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Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Dec 18th, 2006, 4:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,531
Posted By _James_
Linux is not in any way ever going to be like...

Linux is not in any way ever going to be like windows. Linux is aimed at the server and above. It is sometimes used on the corporate desktop but then it is adminstrated by experienced and trainned...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Nov 27th, 2006, 3:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,092
Posted By _James_
I was not directly refering to people who use...

I was not directly refering to people who use text editors, i was refering to people who think that by using a text editor they were better programmers than anyone else when usually its not the case....
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Nov 27th, 2006, 2:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,092
Posted By _James_
Its a matter of preference really. Some (usually...

Its a matter of preference really. Some (usually older) people like to use emacs and the command line to do stuff and others like a feature rich IDE. The university i go to gives you the choice of...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Nov 27th, 2006, 2:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 132
Posted By _James_
Well its highly probable that the version of FC...

Well its highly probable that the version of FC does not like your laptop. Getting laptops to work with linux is more tricky than desktops.

Firstly make sure the version or FC is the latest...
Forum: Visual Basic .NET Nov 17th, 2006, 4:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 610
Posted By _James_
I think that it does not matter what language you...

I think that it does not matter what language you use to learn how to program in. Visual Basic.net is a full object oriented language. You can learn the fundamentals of OOP from this and then...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Nov 17th, 2006, 2:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 201
Posted By _James_
In the real world java is used in a lot of...

In the real world java is used in a lot of business and information systems. In the real world windows is not everywhere either. MS might rule the desktop but they sure dont rule the server. As said...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Nov 7th, 2006, 4:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 132
Posted By _James_
I know English might not be your first language...

I know English might not be your first language but I cant understand that at all!
Forum: Other Programming Languages Nov 5th, 2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 257
Posted By _James_
I dont mean to be rude but reading a book on C++...

I dont mean to be rude but reading a book on C++ with reference to Win32 api wont in a million years give you a strong knowledge of C++ and Win32 API.

I suggest you read a book and then write some...
Forum: Java Nov 5th, 2006, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By _James_
I think i may have got it... Generics in java...

I think i may have got it...

Generics in java are retarded so it took me a while to work it out

This appears to work but dont kill me if it blows the whole java VM up.

Note: this only works with...
Forum: Java Nov 5th, 2006, 9:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By _James_
Im at uwe doing cs... Need i say more lol. I...

Im at uwe doing cs... Need i say more lol.

I will fire up Netbeans in a bit and see what i can see....

Probably someone else will come up with something by then.
Forum: Java Nov 5th, 2006, 9:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By _James_
LinkedList is a generic class so... You create...

LinkedList is a generic class so...

You create an array or LinkedList references so then you need to go and initialize the array in a loop i think.


LikedList<int>[] graph = new...
Forum: C++ Oct 10th, 2006, 7:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,018
Posted By _James_
I must be drunk becuase that made little sense to...

I must be drunk becuase that made little sense to me. I think you have missed the point by about a light year. :)
Forum: C Oct 10th, 2006, 2:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 261
Posted By _James_
You have no idea, take a look at...

You have no idea, take a look at this

http://www.digitalmars.com/download/freecompiler.html



So it does not come with a debugger.

If you knew more about programming then me why are you asking...
Forum: C Oct 10th, 2006, 1:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 261
Posted By _James_
mmm... I dont mean to be rude but iirc...

mmm...

I dont mean to be rude but iirc dmc=Ditigal mars C/C++ compiler and it is a pile of poo. It never works properly and does not have a debugger. For the good of your sanitly use MinGW or...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 25th, 2006, 4:07 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 2,491
Posted By _James_
I hope this thread gets locked. This forum looks...

I hope this thread gets locked.

This forum looks like its falling to bits (no offence to the admins). There is a group of regulars. They probably visit at least once every two to three days. Lets...
Forum: C# Sep 21st, 2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 545
Posted By _James_
Why you make fun out of c#? It might be the new...

Why you make fun out of c#?

It might be the new boy on the block but I hear that some people like it (me included).

The c# language spec is good for a more experience programmer that does not want...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 21st, 2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 374
Posted By _James_
As more of an observer to this forum I find that...

As more of an observer to this forum I find that it is very well run. I dont really know any members but I have found that the standard of replies to be good. There are very few obvious trolls.

I...
Forum: Assembly Sep 21st, 2006, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 576
Posted By _James_
mmm.... What do you want someone to come up with...

mmm....

What do you want someone to come up with some magic code to make your OS boot from a Floppy disc and then execute an EXE file?

If you had any idea of how to make an OS you would know how...
Forum: C# Sep 13th, 2006, 2:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 184
Posted By _James_
What he means is the class MainForm is split...

What he means is the class MainForm is split between two files. That is why the keyword partial is used.

What the forms designer does in VS is split the form class in two. One half is for event...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 5:21 PM
Replies: 2,124
Views: 26,263
Posted By _James_
A: James (Some people call me Jim) Q: What is...

A: James (Some people call me Jim)

Q: What is the worst single piece of software you have ever used?
Forum: C Sep 7th, 2006, 5:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 261
Posted By _James_
I have done some research(good old google) and I...

I have done some research(good old google) and I noticed that the Digital Mars C/C++ compiler is not exacly modern. Its not even designed to run after the 31st December 1999. It even warns you about...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 4:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 295
Posted By _James_
@Jimbo thats so funny. I am begining to think...

@Jimbo thats so funny. I am begining to think there is a conspiracy going on here.
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 4:32 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,773
Posted By _James_
Well its never much fun getting too drunk. The...

Well its never much fun getting too drunk. The hangovers I had have taught me to drink less. Social drinking is much better. Everyone has a few drinks to lighten up and enjoy themselves more. I know...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 4:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 295
Posted By _James_
The failure one is funny. I dont think the world...

The failure one is funny. I dont think the world failure is anywhere on that page either. Weird.

How did you come across that?
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 4:12 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,773
Posted By _James_
19 year olds do drink in the UK where the legal...

19 year olds do drink in the UK where the legal minimum age you can drink is 18. The US sucks as you have to be 21. Oh well.... your loss :)
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 3:12 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,773
Posted By _James_
Thanks... :) It was a real effort to find a...

Thanks... :)

It was a real effort to find a picture for my avatar that was not taken while I was drunk and or doing something stupid.


I give yours 6/10. :p
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 2:33 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,773
Posted By _James_
4/10 - Whats the house about?

4/10 - Whats the house about?
Forum: Other Programming Languages Sep 7th, 2006, 2:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 281
Posted By _James_
No you have got me all wrong. I was just telling...

No you have got me all wrong. I was just telling you what A-Level computing is like. I did it a few years ago. You will find that 2/3 of all lessons will be theory. Its very boring at times. Just...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 2:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 147
Posted By _James_
They dont put conforming to standards high on the...

They dont put conforming to standards high on the priority. Most users have no idea that there are other web browsers. So they want a feature rich browser and dont care if the site they are looking...
Forum: Project Ideas Sep 7th, 2006, 1:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 483
Posted By _James_
Thanks Eoin. I had a blond moment last night....

Thanks Eoin. I had a blond moment last night. :)

The libraries I talked about are released under the LGPL. So I can use then in a program that is closed source. If they were released under the GPL...
Forum: Other Programming Languages Sep 7th, 2006, 1:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 281
Posted By _James_
A Level Computing is not just about programming....

A Level Computing is not just about programming. If you are good at programming or have a natural ability you will find the AS course boring and simple. A2 is more demanding but still is not too hard...
Forum: Coder's Corner Lounge Sep 7th, 2006, 1:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 147
Posted By _James_
Thats not the point of standards. Developing web...

Thats not the point of standards. Developing web sites would be a lot easier if every browser was 100% compliant. The whole point of a web browsers is that it enables you to vist a web site on any...
Forum: Project Ideas Sep 7th, 2006, 5:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 483
Posted By _James_
That is exactly what I meant. I personally dont...

That is exactly what I meant.

I personally dont want my work integrated into a closed source project. I dont mind if someone sells my software but they still have to provide the source. The...
Forum: Assembly Sep 6th, 2006, 5:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 576
Posted By _James_
Firstly you need to understand the boot process...

Firstly you need to understand the boot process for PC's. Then you will need to add FAT12/16 capability to your kernel(I assume you have one). To do this you will need to read a FAT...
Forum: C Sep 6th, 2006, 5:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 261
Posted By _James_
Which one? There is borland C++ 5.5 which is...

Which one?

There is borland C++ 5.5 which is old. Its requires you to make some configuration files for it to work but thats not hard. There is also Turbo C++ which they just released. I have not...
Forum: C Sep 6th, 2006, 5:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 261
Posted By _James_
Maybe its because your compiler paths or not set...

Maybe its because your compiler paths or not set up correctly or that the file windows.h is not actually there.

I have not used the Digital Mars C compiler so i cant say exacly how to set the...
Forum: Project Ideas Sep 6th, 2006, 4:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 483
Posted By _James_
Whatever one you go for (GPL,LGPL,BSD,MIT etc)...

Whatever one you go for (GPL,LGPL,BSD,MIT etc) make sure you read it and understand your and your users rights. Go for the one you agree with. They all take a slightly different perspective. To me it...
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