Lounge - C++ Forum - November 2009

This works on mingw-G++ Can someone test this on Microsoft compiler? #include <windows.h> #include <excpt.h> /* NOTE: these macros aren't mine */ ...

[6 replies] Last: Damn it. I'll better try VEH. (by Null)

by Rucario

About the tutorials...

Hi everybody! First of all, congratulations on the website, it's very use full for people looking for learning C++. I am following the tutorials, and found an ...

[2 replies] Last: Oh, thanks. I searched on the forums and found the answers. Now it wor... (by Rucario)

by chrisname

Found something extremely interesting on the internet

I've wanted to know how to pick locks for a while. I just stumbled across a tutorial: http://www.hackcanada.com/ice3/mitlock/index.html Cool, eh? I think ...

[1 reply] : Nice. (by firedraco)

by firedraco

@Disch

Since you don't accept PMs: I c wat u did ther! ;)

[19 replies] Last: That was very entertaining. It made my day xD. It was very well though... (by demosthenes2k8)

by Null

C++ (or mine) stupidity

short main = { }; Yes, it compiles (and crashes)! BUT WHY?

[7 replies] Last: ASM is irksome... I assume you're learning Intel syntax? You should le... (by chrisname)

by Bazzy

I'm feeling lucky!

Wow, someone I've never heard of has just sent me an e-mail saying that I would receive 5.800.0000 US$ because I'm a Christian!!!!! I'm definitely going to rep...

[1 reply] : I looked in the spam folder of the windows live account I haven't used... (by chrisname)

by wachtn

lazy article (1,2,3,...,12,13,14,15)

A few years ago I read an article online about programming and the value of being lazy. I would like to read it again, if only I could find it. If you know of a...

[293 replies] Last: I've heard about the "Wavelet" algorithm for images and such; I was re... (by chrisname)

by Tinlau

Game-ready model shops

I'm making a list of game-ready model shops, if you know another ones please tell me ^^ here's what I've found so far: (alphabetically sorted) 3dbud.com ...

[1 reply] : I think Turbo Squid is pretty good. Some free models and textures on t... (by NGen)

by firedraco

Hobbies/Stuff

So, in your off-time, what kinds of stuff do you guys do? I play Left 4 Dead (360), Dissidia: Final Fantasy (PSP), and Tales of Destiny (J-PS2). I also read ...

[19 replies] Last: Er, hi :) (by chrisname)

by guestgulkan

This should get a rise out of Chrisname

Just stirring it up a bit: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=3372&tag=nl.e101

[1 reply] : Lol; I don't care that much really. It's true, it makes some good poin... (by chrisname)

by HarbingTarbl

Doing useful things with C++?

I have been taking C++ classes for awhile now, and doing some programming in my free time as well, I have no trouble with assignments or anything about that but...

[4 replies] Last: Here's a good place for OpenGL if you want: http://www.videotutoria... (by NGen)

by closed account S6k9GNh0

Jeroo (1,2,3)

I have a new scripting preference. It's Jeroo, the kangaroo emulating language based on Java! I've been trying for the past 15 minutes to make a variable, make ...

[45 replies] Last: Yes my brother programs in something called "gamemaker" if it could b... (by NGen)

by helios

Hex editors (1,2)

Normally I use Hexplorer, but it has its inconveniences. It loads everything completely to memory, the interface is uncomfortable (e.g. ctrl+s doesn't save, it ...

[25 replies] Last: I tried Qt before. There is no way I'm installing Qt. It took over thr... (by chrisname)

by taffy3350

n00b h3r3 (1,2,3)

Sorry, couldn't help putting the title like tha, just saying hey :D Hope to get to known u all soon :D cout<<"Hello cplusplus.com"<<endl;

[44 replies] Last: Yes bazzy just helped me with that, now I am on the way to being an ep... (by DrChill)

by mcleano

The Google Language: Go

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9140637/Google_creates_programming_language_to_simplify_app_dev

[4 replies] Last: http://golang.org/doc/go_for_cpp_programmers.html I don't know abou... (by closed account S6k9GNh0)

by QWERTYman

Things we'll never use

Even and odd functions Seriously. When, when, when, will we ever need to know that: f(-x) = f(x) makes a function even, and f(-x) = -f(x) makes a funct...

[2 replies] Last: When you are studying a function, if it's odd or even it is easier as ... (by Bazzy)

by ljrobison

Question about C++ progress.

Is it just me or when you start learning C++/new things about C++ it wont make sense for a while, but after spending more time on the subject everything just cl...

[3 replies] Last: It may be, there is no maximum level of C++ skill (by Bazzy)

by Return 0

Scripting Preference (1,2)

What is everyone's scripting language of choice and why? I lean toward Lua myself. I find it's C API fairly straightforward and it can be embedded easily. It...

[37 replies] Last: More knowledgeable maybe. Just kidding ;-) (by chrisname)

by chrisname

Anyone here good at making graphics?

I'm making a 2D SDL game for fun (a first-person-shooter); but I've come to the realisation that I absolutely suck at media related stuff; e.g. music, graph...

[13 replies] Last: I've written some more. Now it gets everything ready and enters a mai... (by chrisname)

by Mythios

Intel Core i7 Turbo Boost

Anyone have any clue how to turn this on? I have a 1.6 i7 on my laptop and can't figure out for the life of me how to put it in turbo boost mode so it runs at 2...

[17 replies] Last: As helios said they really don't take the moisture out. In fact, have... (by chrisname)

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