Lounge - January 2010

Apple IPad (1,2)
 
Comments?
[26 replies] Last: You know, the thing I really don't get about the fines imposed on micr... (by chrisname)
time and math
 
does any body know a formula to convert hours minutes and seconds into a decimal of a day and a formula to convert it back again
[8 replies] Last: What we ought to do is strap a few thousand rockets around the equato... (by chrisname)
Why do clocks go out of sync in space compared with those on Earth?
 
Apparently, if I set two atomic clocks to the same time (shall we say, 0:00 UTC + 0) and take one into space, when I return to Earth, they will be out of sync, ...
[15 replies] Last: #!@%^ I did NOT just spend half an hour typing out a reply to everyon... (by chrisname)
Linux On a palm Visor
 
I was wondering what type of linux to run on my Palm Visor, I have had it for a while but I was wondering if I could put linux on it?
[11 replies] Last: What with all the double posting, gcampton? (by helios)
Really stuck in a rut... (1,2)
 
While I have been learning java in leaps and bounds since finishing the semester in Dec, I seem to really be struggling with C++. In java I haven't really learn...
[28 replies] Last: What we have been discussing is ... Definitely random at least in t... (by kevinkjt2000)
coding in lua
 
does anyone know any good websites to learn lua? want to learn it and i need a step in the right direction...
[4 replies] Last: Actually that site is just hard to follow, I found the actual tutorial... (by gcampton)
Shouldn't an EMP bomb kill you? (1,2,3,4)
 
I had a random thought today. Some kids on my bus were talking about Call of Duty 4: Exact Replica, and about how you can "EMP" (because it's a verb, not an acr...
[65 replies] Last: They also have a heartbeat sensor attachment for your guns (yes a gun... (by chrisname)
putting the pieces together to make a game
 
ive been wondering this for a very long time and i thought i might you guys. how do you put everything together to make a video game(like the code, scripting, g...
[2 replies] Last: ok, i guess the question is a little too vague. (by shadowvillian)
Online Programming Contest @ Kurukshetra, Anna University, Chennai(17 Jan, 2010)
 
Kurukshetra 2010 - The Battle Of Brains It all began with a small spark that grew with rapid intensity into a solid idea.Two score and eight months later t...
[1 reply] : A true computer programmer is someone who, when told to 'Go to Hell',... (by hamsterman)
Our tools (1,2,3,4)
 
What tools do you use when you're programming in C/C++ ? Which IDE or compilator do you prefer? I work with MinGW Developer Studio because it's pretty and th...
[63 replies] Last: @littleprogrammer I use Quincy 2005, not sure if it's good or not(I... (by fermies)
I need a very specific compiler
 
I want to write 16-bit bootsector code (flat binaries that get cat'd into a .img file and ran on qemu) but I'm getting sick of having to write completely in asm...
[2 replies] Last: I don't mean just the program that sits in the first 512-bytes. Say I ... (by chrisname)
Signature is not permitted here? (1,2,3)
 
Hi, why not enable signature in this forum? Cheers JIA
[45 replies] Last: My previous quote makes perfect sense then :D (by gcampton)
by hannes
Design patterns
 
Hey guys, I've one simple question: what design pattern do you use, or what way of designing your program? Hannes
[3 replies] Last: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_pattern_(computer_science) (by closed account z05DSL3A)
Pong Game Specification (1,2)
 
Okay, I know there is a digital Pong specification. I just need to know what size the block paddles and ball are so I can hard code them into my game. Does an...
[28 replies] Last: Yes, and soon we SHALL RULE THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's funny... (by blackcoder41)
using vc++
 
does anyone know if visual c++ 2008 express edition will install and run on a flash drive?
[9 replies] Last: http://portableapps.com/node/22236 all teh eclipse versions, however ... (by gcampton)
Ubuntu denies me access again.
 
When I try to run a command in Ubuntu this happens: bash: ./FILENAME.bin: Permission denied How do I gain access? I tried sudo su but it didn't work....
[18 replies] Last: Ya, I didn't have java installed thanks though. (by DrChill)
by Mazd
Free c++ book for begginers
 
Last months i was search for free book to start teach my self c++,i got one at www.msdn.Com,at vc++ tutorial section,it good and easy to follow.I have few month...
[8 replies] Last: The MS beginner's books are a great complement to the tutorials here. ... (by cnoeval)
Computer Science Education (1,2)
 
I'm curious what everyone's opinion is on the matter. I've recently had several conversations with people regarding Bachelors in CS, particularly in reference ...
[27 replies] Last: Hahaha, I love those arguments. Some people take games waaaay too seri... (by chrisname)
Voip/SIP program/tutorial
 
Hi Guys, I am currently working on a voip application. Can anyone please point me where to start on this. As I was looking for SIP programming tutorial onli...
[2 replies] Last: Thanks for the reply chrisname. If I am not wrong then SIP (Session In... (by kevinchkin)
GNU movie editor
 
Anyway I want to find a free movie movie editor, I know GIMP had a small movie editor on the side but I was looking for something bigger.It also must be free, p...
[9 replies] Last: That's quite limiting. Raw video uses orders of magnitude more space t... (by helios)
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