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100,430 | I have read a number of threads here similar to but not the same as the problem my group and I are having (including [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/q/15637/15689) thread, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/15640/15689) answer, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/78839/15689) answer to a similar situation, ... | 2017/05/26 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/100430",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/15689/"
] | I see the question has been resolved, but I would like to add my answer as an additional viewpoint.
>
> I have a question related to dealing specifically with 2 problem
> players, and would like to explore avenues of resolution other than
> disbanding or kicking these players out of the group.
>
>
>
I believe i... | In the interim, until more permanent solutions are found, maybe just having them not sit next to each other might help. |
100,430 | I have read a number of threads here similar to but not the same as the problem my group and I are having (including [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/q/15637/15689) thread, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/15640/15689) answer, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/78839/15689) answer to a similar situation, ... | 2017/05/26 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/100430",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/15689/"
] | Every game has rules mechanics that encourage or discourage certain gaming behaviors. For example, if the only way to gain experience is to kill creatures, then don't be surprised if your party tends to migrate towards the "murder-hobos" playstyle.
Every DM has house rules or ways to act as a DM, that also encourage/d... | In the interim, until more permanent solutions are found, maybe just having them not sit next to each other might help. |
100,430 | I have read a number of threads here similar to but not the same as the problem my group and I are having (including [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/q/15637/15689) thread, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/15640/15689) answer, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/78839/15689) answer to a similar situation, ... | 2017/05/26 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/100430",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/15689/"
] | Here are some simple tips to minimize issues, without any OOC discussions or problems.
1. To fix the issue of slow decision making, get a one minute timer for battle decisions. If they can't make decisions during that time, no turn. Make sure the DM adjusts combat for the likely fact that they'll be less effective. Ma... | In the interim, until more permanent solutions are found, maybe just having them not sit next to each other might help. |
100,430 | I have read a number of threads here similar to but not the same as the problem my group and I are having (including [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/q/15637/15689) thread, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/15640/15689) answer, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/78839/15689) answer to a similar situation, ... | 2017/05/26 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/100430",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/15689/"
] | I see the question has been resolved, but I would like to add my answer as an additional viewpoint.
>
> I have a question related to dealing specifically with 2 problem
> players, and would like to explore avenues of resolution other than
> disbanding or kicking these players out of the group.
>
>
>
I believe i... | Here are some simple tips to minimize issues, without any OOC discussions or problems.
1. To fix the issue of slow decision making, get a one minute timer for battle decisions. If they can't make decisions during that time, no turn. Make sure the DM adjusts combat for the likely fact that they'll be less effective. Ma... |
100,430 | I have read a number of threads here similar to but not the same as the problem my group and I are having (including [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/q/15637/15689) thread, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/15640/15689) answer, [this](https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/78839/15689) answer to a similar situation, ... | 2017/05/26 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/100430",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/15689/"
] | Every game has rules mechanics that encourage or discourage certain gaming behaviors. For example, if the only way to gain experience is to kill creatures, then don't be surprised if your party tends to migrate towards the "murder-hobos" playstyle.
Every DM has house rules or ways to act as a DM, that also encourage/d... | Here are some simple tips to minimize issues, without any OOC discussions or problems.
1. To fix the issue of slow decision making, get a one minute timer for battle decisions. If they can't make decisions during that time, no turn. Make sure the DM adjusts combat for the likely fact that they'll be less effective. Ma... |
4,813,833 | I work with the application that has to be run in 64 bit Windows and I use OCX control that should be run in 32 bit emulation mode. I can embed this control in Windows Forms Control Library and then add reference to this library to main application in order to set another emulation mode for this control and another for... | 2011/01/27 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4813833",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/512150/"
] | You can't mix 32 and 64 bit code in the same process. If you absolutely must run this 32 bit control from a 64 bit app then you'd need to do it as an out of process server. Whilst this is probably feasible I don't believe it to be trivial.
Anyway, you may very well not need to do this. Since 64 bit Windows runs 32 bit... | I'm not very sure if this is what you're looking for, but you can create two projects for any of your current projects.
Source code lives in one of the pairs and so on, and the X64 or X86 adds all files using Visual Studio symbolic links.
Then, you don't need to maintain duplicate code and you'll only need to configu... |
26,105,805 | I am new to flume and hadoop. I have one doubt: Whether we can use flume without configuring hadoop?
Can any one share their knowledge? | 2014/09/29 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/26105805",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/3797438/"
] | Yes Flume can work totally independent of hadoop. However it does have some package dependencies on HDFS. If you are not planning to use HDFS sink, you can use it without Hadoop | Yes! As for my recent flume configuration[source=Twitter, channel=memory], I used a loggerSink to put the streamed 'data' into a log file in the file system(unix file dir), you just need to do something for the data to make sense. There are other sinks available though as part of the flume install(HDFSSink, HBaseSink, ... |
36,530 | In the Catholic Church history, when, why, and by whom did [the four living creatures](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%204%3A7&version=RSVCE) become associated with the four evangelists?
And what is the reasoning behind this ... | 2015/01/18 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/36530",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | The second century church father Irenaeus was probably the first.
Against Heresies: Book III
Chapter XI-Proofs in Continuation, Extracted from St. John's Gospel. The Gospels are Four in Number, Neither More Nor Less. Mystic Reasons for This.
>
> 8. It is not possible that the Gospels can be either more or fewer in n... | The [*Catholic Encyclopedia* article "Symbolism"](http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14373b.htm) says claims they were prominent in "the art of the early Middle Ages":
>
> For the Evangelists there have been used from very early times certain conventional emblems — a winged man or an angel for St. Matthew, a winged lion... |
333,367 | I have looked at the Western Digital website for my product (WDBACX0010BBK) and cannot find how much power the device requires.
The device is not recognized when I plug it into my keyboard's USB hub. The keyboard manufacturer told me that each port supplies up to 100mA.
When I plug the drive into my desktop, it work... | 2011/09/08 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/333367",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/37744/"
] | [It does specify the interface](http://www.wdc.com/global/products/specs/?driveID=879&language=1) as USB 2.0 which is 500mA max, the hub that is in the keyboard evidently can only support 100mA, which is common for keyboard hubs, and is most likely a USB 1.1 hub also. USB hard drives that do not have an external power ... | Well, there is a power specification provided by all USB devices.
But if you know the USB protocol well, you will find that the power requirement provided is not calculated by the computer (host). The power requirement must be transmitted by the device to the host. So if a device sends that it needs 100mA, it may still... |
333,367 | I have looked at the Western Digital website for my product (WDBACX0010BBK) and cannot find how much power the device requires.
The device is not recognized when I plug it into my keyboard's USB hub. The keyboard manufacturer told me that each port supplies up to 100mA.
When I plug the drive into my desktop, it work... | 2011/09/08 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/333367",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/37744/"
] | [It does specify the interface](http://www.wdc.com/global/products/specs/?driveID=879&language=1) as USB 2.0 which is 500mA max, the hub that is in the keyboard evidently can only support 100mA, which is common for keyboard hubs, and is most likely a USB 1.1 hub also. USB hard drives that do not have an external power ... | Check: <http://support.wdc.com/KnowledgeBase/answer.aspx?ID=1488>
It indicates that the "My Passport" 2.5" drive series requires a USB 3.0 port with a minimum of 650 mA available.
I don't know how different other drives in the Passport series are but 100 mA is insufficient for most drives in my experience. I think US... |
101,677 | So I'm guessing you guys know about the speculation that life exists on Titan. To me, this is very interesting but many point out that it would probably only be microbes and unicellular life because the freezing point and melting point of liquid methane is so close together.
But! More complex life could exist in that... | 2018/01/07 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/101677",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/users/45751/"
] | **A Planet With Stable, Methane Seas**
Distance from a star, atmosphere, and planet rotation are the primary aspects that determine surface temperature of a planet. Even then, in order for a planet to remain at a [constant average temperature](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/climatescience/energybalance.html), the... | Titan is already pretty close to such a world. There is nowhere on its surface where methane actively boils. So I don't know where this speculation that the limited liquid range would restrict organism sizes is coming from. Especially since there are plenty of places on Earth where water either freezes or boils, and co... |
59,294,503 | My class notes have made it clear that these two are not the same. I understand that the Phong Illumination Model is ambiant+diffuse+specular, but where does Phong Shading come into play when it comes to lighting? What about BRDFs? | 2019/12/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/59294503",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/9565234/"
] | An illumination model (or reflectance model) tells you for a given surface point, light, and viewer, the amount of light that is reflected towards the viewer. The Phong illumination model does this with the three light components you described and is a special case of a BRDF (only the diffuse and specular part; the amb... | Phong Shading is a method used to calculate the shading on an object.
To calculate the shading of a point on an object, the *normals of the vertices* are interpolated.
In comparison, flat shading only uses the normal of the polygon. Phong shading will result in smoother, more curved edges while at the same time not req... |
59,294,503 | My class notes have made it clear that these two are not the same. I understand that the Phong Illumination Model is ambiant+diffuse+specular, but where does Phong Shading come into play when it comes to lighting? What about BRDFs? | 2019/12/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/59294503",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/9565234/"
] | Phong Shading is a method used to calculate the shading on an object.
To calculate the shading of a point on an object, the *normals of the vertices* are interpolated.
In comparison, flat shading only uses the normal of the polygon. Phong shading will result in smoother, more curved edges while at the same time not req... | The shading model computes the reflected light at a single point, by accounting for the ray and surface directions and reflectance characteristics.
The interpolation method is made to compute the reflected light between points where the normal is known. You distinguish
* Gouraud shading: you evaluate the light color ... |
59,294,503 | My class notes have made it clear that these two are not the same. I understand that the Phong Illumination Model is ambiant+diffuse+specular, but where does Phong Shading come into play when it comes to lighting? What about BRDFs? | 2019/12/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/59294503",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/9565234/"
] | An illumination model (or reflectance model) tells you for a given surface point, light, and viewer, the amount of light that is reflected towards the viewer. The Phong illumination model does this with the three light components you described and is a special case of a BRDF (only the diffuse and specular part; the amb... | The shading model computes the reflected light at a single point, by accounting for the ray and surface directions and reflectance characteristics.
The interpolation method is made to compute the reflected light between points where the normal is known. You distinguish
* Gouraud shading: you evaluate the light color ... |
9,327,000 | I'm sorry if there is not a whole lot of knowledge backing up this question, but I really want/need to be pointed in the right direction:
I want to develop a simulation of vehicle movement in different 3D landscapes with the "camera" and a limited amount of objects moving in this landscape. The creation of new "landsc... | 2012/02/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/9327000",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1138664/"
] | That's a pretty massive task. I suggest you look at existing 3D engine libraries first such as OpenSceneGraph and Irrlicht, you will also need to learn a graphics API to use those technologies (OpenGL, DX), and to top it all off you will a window and interaction libraries (Qt, wxWidgets, etc).
If you want to visualise... | You'll want to use a game engine to do this. Game engines typically have all the features you want, including terrain rendering, camera controls, object physics etc.
There are lots of options in the game engine space, I would personally recommend an open source game engine like [jMonkeyEngine](http://jmonkeyengine.com... |
129,097 | [This Super User question](https://superuser.com/q/1096317/479461) made me ask, is it really a good idea to keep files in quarantine, when you don't know what they are yet? For what I know there are more or less 2 steps that need to be performed for "losing control" of your system. First there has to be some malicious ... | 2016/07/04 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/129097",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/56061/"
] | The quarantine AV features mentioned in the reply before make sure that the file cannot be executed or accessed while under quarantine. So no, as long as the antivirus is working, there is no danger for the virus to escape quarantine. Practically, some store the file in a different non-runnable format and some just ren... | It's unlikely that any file would execute without a user having granted that permission. That user could have been someone who prepared the factory image, or you when you ran another program.
To prevent (malicious) content from being accessed, a sure way is to use a completely separate machine to encrypt it using a On... |
341,879 | I'm collaborating with a friend to, as a challenge, create a bot that can beat the best human players at a browser-based card / board game called Duelyst. It looks like this:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/lb8Kt.png)
It was my original plan to build ve... | 2017/02/09 | [
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/341879",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/users/262023/"
] | Simply put, [reinforcement learning](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinforcement_learning) studies just that:
>
> Reinforcement learning is an area of machine learning inspired by behaviorist psychology, concerned with how software agents ought to take actions in an environment so as to maximize some notion of cumu... | machine learning is a broad and difficult subject. if you want to use machine learning in a concious way, i would suggest reading about:
* game tree (<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_tree>)
* mini max algorithm (<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimax>)
* alpha-beta pruning (<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha%E2%8... |
32,158 | My son has just turned 4. He was operated on when he was 2 for squint eyes (strabismus) and his eyes are much better but not perfect. He has to wear glasses to prevent further damage.
He is now very self-conscious about the glasses and friends make comments on them - not nasty, but just out of curiosity. He is fine w... | 2017/10/21 | [
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com/questions/32158",
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com",
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com/users/30153/"
] | I have a son who needs glasses for myopia and another who sees perfectly without them. They of course comment on the glasses, mainly because they limit somewhat his activities and require him extra care.
My argument when one or the other asks me why he has to wear glasses (as I do) is simply that one sees better with ... | My son is going through the same situation (although he is five and just needs them for more typical reasons). He too does not want always wear his glasses.
What we tell him is
>
> The doctor has given you an instruction to wear your glasses all the time.
>
>
>
This way, as the parent you do not have answer te... |
32,158 | My son has just turned 4. He was operated on when he was 2 for squint eyes (strabismus) and his eyes are much better but not perfect. He has to wear glasses to prevent further damage.
He is now very self-conscious about the glasses and friends make comments on them - not nasty, but just out of curiosity. He is fine w... | 2017/10/21 | [
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com/questions/32158",
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com",
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com/users/30153/"
] | Since he's too young for serious explanations, you can just let him know that his eyes are a little more sensitive than those of his friends. Like he needs to wear a sweater in winter, raincoat in summer and earplugs when in a concert, his eyes also need something for their protection and that's what glasses are for. A... | My son is going through the same situation (although he is five and just needs them for more typical reasons). He too does not want always wear his glasses.
What we tell him is
>
> The doctor has given you an instruction to wear your glasses all the time.
>
>
>
This way, as the parent you do not have answer te... |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | How about:
>
> [forequarters](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forequarters) as in the front two legs of a quadruped (as opposed to the hindquarters)?
>
>
> | Could it be
>
> Foursquare
>
>
>
Because
>
> It's a square of fourths
>
>
> |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | Could it be
>
> Foursquare
>
>
>
Because
>
> It's a square of fourths
>
>
> | Is it
>
> a four square (<http://www.squarefour.org/home>), a game?!
>
>
>
As
>
> all 0.25 are squares of 0.5
>
>
> |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | How about:
>
> [forequarters](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forequarters) as in the front two legs of a quadruped (as opposed to the hindquarters)?
>
>
> | The answer is
>
> four quarters in a square.
>
>
>
I got it after checking the markdown of your question and seeing that the two `.25.25`s were meant to be on separate lines. (To force a line break even without a whole paragraph gap, put two spaces at the end of the previous line.) |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | Maybe it is a
>
> pound cake
>
>
>
or as we call it in France a
>
> quatre quarts
>
>
>
which is basically
>
> 4 times 0.25, and a cake that requires 4 ingredients in even proportions
>
>
> | The answer is
>
> four quarters in a square.
>
>
>
I got it after checking the markdown of your question and seeing that the two `.25.25`s were meant to be on separate lines. (To force a line break even without a whole paragraph gap, put two spaces at the end of the previous line.) |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | In all likelihood, those are
>
> Close quarters
>
>
> | The answer is
>
> four quarters in a square.
>
>
>
I got it after checking the markdown of your question and seeing that the two `.25.25`s were meant to be on separate lines. (To force a line break even without a whole paragraph gap, put two spaces at the end of the previous line.) |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | Maybe it is a
>
> pound cake
>
>
>
or as we call it in France a
>
> quatre quarts
>
>
>
which is basically
>
> 4 times 0.25, and a cake that requires 4 ingredients in even proportions
>
>
> | It can be easy math problem.
>
> .25.25 -> quarter of quarter and then using addition
>
>
>
.25.25
.25.25
---
.50.50.50
OR
One Year:
>
> Four seasons (Vivaldi? :)
>
>
>
OR
Poetry:
>
> T.S. Eliot: Four Quartets
>
>
> |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | In all likelihood, those are
>
> Close quarters
>
>
> | How about:
>
> [forequarters](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forequarters) as in the front two legs of a quadruped (as opposed to the hindquarters)?
>
>
> |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | How about:
>
> [forequarters](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forequarters) as in the front two legs of a quadruped (as opposed to the hindquarters)?
>
>
> | Is it
>
> a four square (<http://www.squarefour.org/home>), a game?!
>
>
>
As
>
> all 0.25 are squares of 0.5
>
>
> |
56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
>
> .25.25
>
> .25.25
>
>
>
That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | It can be easy math problem.
>
> .25.25 -> quarter of quarter and then using addition
>
>
>
.25.25
.25.25
---
.50.50.50
OR
One Year:
>
> Four seasons (Vivaldi? :)
>
>
>
OR
Poetry:
>
> T.S. Eliot: Four Quartets
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> | Is it
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> a four square (<http://www.squarefour.org/home>), a game?!
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56,462 | I've recently come across a Rebus puzzle from a friend that I cannot figure out. Anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it!! This is what it looks like below
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> .25.25
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That is it. Please help! Thank you!! | 2017/10/30 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/56462",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/41959/"
] | Maybe it is a
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> pound cake
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>
or as we call it in France a
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> quatre quarts
>
>
>
which is basically
>
> 4 times 0.25, and a cake that requires 4 ingredients in even proportions
>
>
> | Is it
>
> a four square (<http://www.squarefour.org/home>), a game?!
>
>
>
As
>
> all 0.25 are squares of 0.5
>
>
> |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | I'm not a professional yet, but I can at least recommend some books. I see lots of people recommend *The Complete Guide to Game Audio* by Aaron Marks. Gives you the absolute basics of the field.
Also, here is a list of really helpful blogs: <http://www.blastwavefx.com/blog/2009/12/08/10-essential-sound-design-blogs/>
... | Karen Collins, Game sound is an essential. This gives a great insight in creating audio for games, also has quite a thorough history. Audio for gaming conference is held once a year or so at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London, you need to be a member of the AES, if you can afford the price for the three days (t... |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | I'm not a professional yet, but I can at least recommend some books. I see lots of people recommend *The Complete Guide to Game Audio* by Aaron Marks. Gives you the absolute basics of the field.
Also, here is a list of really helpful blogs: <http://www.blastwavefx.com/blog/2009/12/08/10-essential-sound-design-blogs/>
... | Look for Game Developing courses students and offer your work for free so that you come together with a great portfolio! That always works to come up with an interesting reel and the other advantage is that whenever students start working in the area, they may call you for some freelancers jobs if they have to suggest ... |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | Hi there, I'm going to respond as someone who is in the same boat as you are, recently graduating with an Associates in Recording Arts, focusing in Game Audio.
First off, The Aaron Marks book mentioned above is pretty much the bible in the Game Audio community, he (and many other famous sound designers) contributes n... | I'm not a professional yet, but I can at least recommend some books. I see lots of people recommend *The Complete Guide to Game Audio* by Aaron Marks. Gives you the absolute basics of the field.
Also, here is a list of really helpful blogs: <http://www.blastwavefx.com/blog/2009/12/08/10-essential-sound-design-blogs/>
... |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | I'm not a professional yet, but I can at least recommend some books. I see lots of people recommend *The Complete Guide to Game Audio* by Aaron Marks. Gives you the absolute basics of the field.
Also, here is a list of really helpful blogs: <http://www.blastwavefx.com/blog/2009/12/08/10-essential-sound-design-blogs/>
... | On top of *Game Sound* by Karen Collins and *The Complete Guide to Game Audio* by Aaron Marks mentioned above, I'd throw in *The Game Audio Tutorial* by Richard Stevens and Dave Raybould.
I'm still making my way through it, but it's definitely the most practical game audio book I've found so far. Some may say that it'... |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | I'm not a professional yet, but I can at least recommend some books. I see lots of people recommend *The Complete Guide to Game Audio* by Aaron Marks. Gives you the absolute basics of the field.
Also, here is a list of really helpful blogs: <http://www.blastwavefx.com/blog/2009/12/08/10-essential-sound-design-blogs/>
... | Start small, look for indie developers forums on stuff like gamedev.net as there's plenty of (unpaid) opportunities there. It's all about getting the cogs turning, finding the right people/companies will become more of a natural process as long as you're 100% dedicated and you have a clear vision. |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | Hi there, I'm going to respond as someone who is in the same boat as you are, recently graduating with an Associates in Recording Arts, focusing in Game Audio.
First off, The Aaron Marks book mentioned above is pretty much the bible in the Game Audio community, he (and many other famous sound designers) contributes n... | Karen Collins, Game sound is an essential. This gives a great insight in creating audio for games, also has quite a thorough history. Audio for gaming conference is held once a year or so at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London, you need to be a member of the AES, if you can afford the price for the three days (t... |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | Hi there, I'm going to respond as someone who is in the same boat as you are, recently graduating with an Associates in Recording Arts, focusing in Game Audio.
First off, The Aaron Marks book mentioned above is pretty much the bible in the Game Audio community, he (and many other famous sound designers) contributes n... | Look for Game Developing courses students and offer your work for free so that you come together with a great portfolio! That always works to come up with an interesting reel and the other advantage is that whenever students start working in the area, they may call you for some freelancers jobs if they have to suggest ... |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | Hi there, I'm going to respond as someone who is in the same boat as you are, recently graduating with an Associates in Recording Arts, focusing in Game Audio.
First off, The Aaron Marks book mentioned above is pretty much the bible in the Game Audio community, he (and many other famous sound designers) contributes n... | On top of *Game Sound* by Karen Collins and *The Complete Guide to Game Audio* by Aaron Marks mentioned above, I'd throw in *The Game Audio Tutorial* by Richard Stevens and Dave Raybould.
I'm still making my way through it, but it's definitely the most practical game audio book I've found so far. Some may say that it'... |
1,885 | I'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. I believe someone other asked a similar question relating to getting a start in the film sound industry, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can recommend some pointers, books, and the like related to game audio?
If I'm l... | 2010/07/12 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/1885",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/428/"
] | Hi there, I'm going to respond as someone who is in the same boat as you are, recently graduating with an Associates in Recording Arts, focusing in Game Audio.
First off, The Aaron Marks book mentioned above is pretty much the bible in the Game Audio community, he (and many other famous sound designers) contributes n... | Start small, look for indie developers forums on stuff like gamedev.net as there's plenty of (unpaid) opportunities there. It's all about getting the cogs turning, finding the right people/companies will become more of a natural process as long as you're 100% dedicated and you have a clear vision. |
49,888 | What security software do you recommend for workstation with Win2008R2 ? I need to protect only this one workstation so there is no need to have tons of features that support managing other clients. Can Forefront Client Security be installed in a way it is client that protects one local machine without installing all s... | 2009/10/02 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/49888",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/12859/"
] | I have used these [instructions](http://allthingsmarked.com/2006/10/22/howto-instantly-change-your-mac-address/) in the past and they work great
>
> There’s a C++ command-line utility called Macshift that allows Windows XP users to change their MAC address to any other valid address. I’ve written about how to use it ... | You don't specify your OS, so I'm assuming a Windows flavor. Here's a [decent writeup](http://www.tech-faq.com/change-mac-address.shtml) of changing MACs on Windows as well as a wide variety of other systems.
Note that that page and Systech's link both recommend a program called [Macshift](http://devices.natetrue.com/... |
49,888 | What security software do you recommend for workstation with Win2008R2 ? I need to protect only this one workstation so there is no need to have tons of features that support managing other clients. Can Forefront Client Security be installed in a way it is client that protects one local machine without installing all s... | 2009/10/02 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/49888",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/12859/"
] | I have used these [instructions](http://allthingsmarked.com/2006/10/22/howto-instantly-change-your-mac-address/) in the past and they work great
>
> There’s a C++ command-line utility called Macshift that allows Windows XP users to change their MAC address to any other valid address. I’ve written about how to use it ... | Go into properties for Network Connection. Click "Configure" next to desired network adapter and on Advanced tab you should have one field for MAC address. Usually it is named "Address", "Locally Administered Address" or something similar. There you have text box in which you can type desired MAC.
Take care that you t... |
49,888 | What security software do you recommend for workstation with Win2008R2 ? I need to protect only this one workstation so there is no need to have tons of features that support managing other clients. Can Forefront Client Security be installed in a way it is client that protects one local machine without installing all s... | 2009/10/02 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/49888",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/12859/"
] | I have used these [instructions](http://allthingsmarked.com/2006/10/22/howto-instantly-change-your-mac-address/) in the past and they work great
>
> There’s a C++ command-line utility called Macshift that allows Windows XP users to change their MAC address to any other valid address. I’ve written about how to use it ... | It is worth mentioning that in a [MAC address](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_address#Address_details) the least significant bit of the first octet is a multicast flag (multicast addresses have it set to 1), so the adapter's address should normally have it set to 0. This means that valid values of the first octet mus... |
49,888 | What security software do you recommend for workstation with Win2008R2 ? I need to protect only this one workstation so there is no need to have tons of features that support managing other clients. Can Forefront Client Security be installed in a way it is client that protects one local machine without installing all s... | 2009/10/02 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/49888",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/12859/"
] | I have used these [instructions](http://allthingsmarked.com/2006/10/22/howto-instantly-change-your-mac-address/) in the past and they work great
>
> There’s a C++ command-line utility called Macshift that allows Windows XP users to change their MAC address to any other valid address. I’ve written about how to use it ... | A very important note for Windows 7 users:
MAC spoofing only works with windows 7 if the new MAC's second hex digit is one of the following: 2,6,A,E. |
49,888 | What security software do you recommend for workstation with Win2008R2 ? I need to protect only this one workstation so there is no need to have tons of features that support managing other clients. Can Forefront Client Security be installed in a way it is client that protects one local machine without installing all s... | 2009/10/02 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/49888",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/12859/"
] | I have used these [instructions](http://allthingsmarked.com/2006/10/22/howto-instantly-change-your-mac-address/) in the past and they work great
>
> There’s a C++ command-line utility called Macshift that allows Windows XP users to change their MAC address to any other valid address. I’ve written about how to use it ... | Some network adapters allow you to change the MAC address of a network adapter through their configuration dialog:
An example is shown in [this screencast](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMIM0tCi1R4). But please keep in mind that this doesn't relate... |
11,155,095 | I'm developing a new client-server app (.Net) and have up until now been using WCF, which suits the app's request-response approach nicely. However I've been asked to replace this with a socket-based solution, partly to support non-.Net clients, and future pub-sub/broadcast requirements (I realise WCF is capable, but t... | 2012/06/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/11155095",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/981831/"
] | One thing has to be very clear. **ZMQ sockets can connect and talk to ZMQ sockets only.**
This means that if I am building an distributed application whose components communicate to each other, I have liberty to choose any communication approach as external clients are not exposed to it.
Choosing ZMQ Sockets for such... | Regarding castle integration, check out what Henry's done on his fork:
<https://github.com/hconceicao/clrzmq2/tree/master/src/integration> |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | I don't know if it should apply to *all* votes after the rep cap is reached. Instead, how about a badge for a non-wiki answer with X upvotes that was posted *after* the author reached their daily cap?
As a side note, this happened to me the other day on SuperUser - I was capped out and I posted an answer that rapidly ... | I think this could be potentially refined into something like if you manage to get X amount of upvotes above the rep limit (say +10).
I would call it Pro Bono, which is derived from the act of lawyers and other professionals taking on a case and not getting paid for it. |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | I think this could be potentially refined into something like if you manage to get X amount of upvotes above the rep limit (say +10).
I would call it Pro Bono, which is derived from the act of lawyers and other professionals taking on a case and not getting paid for it. | I like the concept. The situation happened to me several times, mostly before I got close to the daily cap and posted my final answer for the day. Next day I noticed I did not receive 180 rep from it - I felt cheated and discouraged.
There are one option which could set things strait again: ask for rep recalc and hope... |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | This was implemented with the Mortarboard (bronze), Epic (silver), and Legendary (gold) badges! | I think this could be potentially refined into something like if you manage to get X amount of upvotes above the rep limit (say +10).
I would call it Pro Bono, which is derived from the act of lawyers and other professionals taking on a case and not getting paid for it. |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | I don't know if it should apply to *all* votes after the rep cap is reached. Instead, how about a badge for a non-wiki answer with X upvotes that was posted *after* the author reached their daily cap?
As a side note, this happened to me the other day on SuperUser - I was capped out and I posted an answer that rapidly ... | I like the concept. The situation happened to me several times, mostly before I got close to the daily cap and posted my final answer for the day. Next day I noticed I did not receive 180 rep from it - I felt cheated and discouraged.
There are one option which could set things strait again: ask for rep recalc and hope... |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | This was implemented with the Mortarboard (bronze), Epic (silver), and Legendary (gold) badges! | I don't know if it should apply to *all* votes after the rep cap is reached. Instead, how about a badge for a non-wiki answer with X upvotes that was posted *after* the author reached their daily cap?
As a side note, this happened to me the other day on SuperUser - I was capped out and I posted an answer that rapidly ... |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | I don't know if it should apply to *all* votes after the rep cap is reached. Instead, how about a badge for a non-wiki answer with X upvotes that was posted *after* the author reached their daily cap?
As a side note, this happened to me the other day on SuperUser - I was capped out and I posted an answer that rapidly ... | I don't think the Mortarboard, Epic, Legendary badges are quite the same.
Those badges simply award (repeatedly) hitting the rep cap; this question is asking for a badge for going beyond the rep cap
I'm no Jon Skeet, bu on many days, I've received thirty or forty votes for answers given after hitting the cap.
I thin... |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | This was implemented with the Mortarboard (bronze), Epic (silver), and Legendary (gold) badges! | I like the concept. The situation happened to me several times, mostly before I got close to the daily cap and posted my final answer for the day. Next day I noticed I did not receive 180 rep from it - I felt cheated and discouraged.
There are one option which could set things strait again: ask for rep recalc and hope... |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | I don't think the Mortarboard, Epic, Legendary badges are quite the same.
Those badges simply award (repeatedly) hitting the rep cap; this question is asking for a badge for going beyond the rep cap
I'm no Jon Skeet, bu on many days, I've received thirty or forty votes for answers given after hitting the cap.
I thin... | I like the concept. The situation happened to me several times, mostly before I got close to the daily cap and posted my final answer for the day. Next day I noticed I did not receive 180 rep from it - I felt cheated and discouraged.
There are one option which could set things strait again: ask for rep recalc and hope... |
7,072 | With the ability to migrate questions, I have found quite a few duplicates on both SU and MSO due to questions being migrated from others sites.
Do we handle these as normal duplicates or should we just let them be? | 2009/07/19 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/7072",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/132480/"
] | This was implemented with the Mortarboard (bronze), Epic (silver), and Legendary (gold) badges! | I don't think the Mortarboard, Epic, Legendary badges are quite the same.
Those badges simply award (repeatedly) hitting the rep cap; this question is asking for a badge for going beyond the rep cap
I'm no Jon Skeet, bu on many days, I've received thirty or forty votes for answers given after hitting the cap.
I thin... |
43,019 | Computer Science PhD admit here.
Is it crazy of me to turn down a top school (MIT/Stanford) for a lower-ranked school (think Cornell/UW/Columbia/Michigan) if I think there is better advisor fit?
Obviously all of these are fantastic schools and I am very lucky to be choosing from them. However, I felt like I got alon... | 2015/04/06 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/43019",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/32039/"
] | There are some aspects of the decision that are independent of your advisor, such as having a large pool of impressive peers to learn from and work with, but the degree of fit with your advisor is certainly a major factor.
If you believe you can't work effectively with the potential advisors at the higher-ranked schoo... | As previous responders have already answered, **both your options are top-notch institutions** and no sane future employer will think less of you for having gone somewhere on step lower on a league table. I know I can only present a single case, my own, but **beware of first impressions**! My worst advisor ever, who tr... |
43,019 | Computer Science PhD admit here.
Is it crazy of me to turn down a top school (MIT/Stanford) for a lower-ranked school (think Cornell/UW/Columbia/Michigan) if I think there is better advisor fit?
Obviously all of these are fantastic schools and I am very lucky to be choosing from them. However, I felt like I got alon... | 2015/04/06 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/43019",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/32039/"
] | All of the schools that you are discussing are first-rank computer science schools with global leadership in their areas of specialty. In this area at least, the only real difference between the "top" and "top of the top" schools that you are considering is the *number* of different areas in which the school is a globa... | There are some aspects of the decision that are independent of your advisor, such as having a large pool of impressive peers to learn from and work with, but the degree of fit with your advisor is certainly a major factor.
If you believe you can't work effectively with the potential advisors at the higher-ranked schoo... |
43,019 | Computer Science PhD admit here.
Is it crazy of me to turn down a top school (MIT/Stanford) for a lower-ranked school (think Cornell/UW/Columbia/Michigan) if I think there is better advisor fit?
Obviously all of these are fantastic schools and I am very lucky to be choosing from them. However, I felt like I got alon... | 2015/04/06 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/43019",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/32039/"
] | There are some aspects of the decision that are independent of your advisor, such as having a large pool of impressive peers to learn from and work with, but the degree of fit with your advisor is certainly a major factor.
If you believe you can't work effectively with the potential advisors at the higher-ranked schoo... | All of the above answers are correct. However, do trust your first impressions. I didn't click with my first prospective advisor and picked someone else. That prospective advisor failed to get tenure after his next couple of graduate students opted to switch advisors and start new research projects in the 3-4th year of... |
43,019 | Computer Science PhD admit here.
Is it crazy of me to turn down a top school (MIT/Stanford) for a lower-ranked school (think Cornell/UW/Columbia/Michigan) if I think there is better advisor fit?
Obviously all of these are fantastic schools and I am very lucky to be choosing from them. However, I felt like I got alon... | 2015/04/06 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/43019",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/32039/"
] | All of the schools that you are discussing are first-rank computer science schools with global leadership in their areas of specialty. In this area at least, the only real difference between the "top" and "top of the top" schools that you are considering is the *number* of different areas in which the school is a globa... | As previous responders have already answered, **both your options are top-notch institutions** and no sane future employer will think less of you for having gone somewhere on step lower on a league table. I know I can only present a single case, my own, but **beware of first impressions**! My worst advisor ever, who tr... |
43,019 | Computer Science PhD admit here.
Is it crazy of me to turn down a top school (MIT/Stanford) for a lower-ranked school (think Cornell/UW/Columbia/Michigan) if I think there is better advisor fit?
Obviously all of these are fantastic schools and I am very lucky to be choosing from them. However, I felt like I got alon... | 2015/04/06 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/43019",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/32039/"
] | All of the schools that you are discussing are first-rank computer science schools with global leadership in their areas of specialty. In this area at least, the only real difference between the "top" and "top of the top" schools that you are considering is the *number* of different areas in which the school is a globa... | All of the above answers are correct. However, do trust your first impressions. I didn't click with my first prospective advisor and picked someone else. That prospective advisor failed to get tenure after his next couple of graduate students opted to switch advisors and start new research projects in the 3-4th year of... |
37,959 | If so where can I find the installation? | 2009/09/07 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/37959",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/-1/"
] | It's not installed by default in Mac OS X 10.5. You can install it via a package manager like MacPorts, or from the package on the [MySQL web site](http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/mac-os-x-installation.html). | I do not believe it is. The easiest thing to do is to download it from [here](http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.1.html#macosx-dmg) (mysql.com) I install both it and the startup item included in the package. |
37,959 | If so where can I find the installation? | 2009/09/07 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/37959",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/-1/"
] | It's not installed by default in Mac OS X 10.5. You can install it via a package manager like MacPorts, or from the package on the [MySQL web site](http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/mac-os-x-installation.html). | It's not installed in 10.6 either.- |
37,959 | If so where can I find the installation? | 2009/09/07 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/37959",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/-1/"
] | It's not installed by default in Mac OS X 10.5. You can install it via a package manager like MacPorts, or from the package on the [MySQL web site](http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/mac-os-x-installation.html). | If you follow [these instructions](http://hivelogic.com/articles/compiling-mysql-on-snow-leopard/), you can install MySQL by hand on Snow Leopard. (There are versions of the instructions for Leopard accessible on the site as well). It also contains instructions for registering MySQL with `launchd`, allowing you to just... |
37,959 | If so where can I find the installation? | 2009/09/07 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/37959",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/-1/"
] | no, it isn’t—only on server version:
<http://developer.apple.com/internet/opensource/osdb.html> | I do not believe it is. The easiest thing to do is to download it from [here](http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.1.html#macosx-dmg) (mysql.com) I install both it and the startup item included in the package. |
37,959 | If so where can I find the installation? | 2009/09/07 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/37959",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/-1/"
] | no, it isn’t—only on server version:
<http://developer.apple.com/internet/opensource/osdb.html> | It's not installed in 10.6 either.- |
37,959 | If so where can I find the installation? | 2009/09/07 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/37959",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/-1/"
] | no, it isn’t—only on server version:
<http://developer.apple.com/internet/opensource/osdb.html> | If you follow [these instructions](http://hivelogic.com/articles/compiling-mysql-on-snow-leopard/), you can install MySQL by hand on Snow Leopard. (There are versions of the instructions for Leopard accessible on the site as well). It also contains instructions for registering MySQL with `launchd`, allowing you to just... |
108,830 | Given the hype over PWAs, are there real advantages compared to native apps?
How does this as a single platform change the experience? | 2017/06/08 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/108830",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/91465/"
] | PWA = Progressive Web Apps
It may be defined as **Radically improving web user experience**
Just to simplify it - It's the experience of native app which you provide to the user.
**Why Progressive Apps?**
Case 1 : Users nowadays doesn't want to install app every time when they have to get their work done,User does... | *This is very broad for SE, but I'll attempt a succinct response since I love the PWA movement …*
tl;dr
=====
>
> The reason PWA is the hotness right now is the impressive promises.
>
>
> * **Minimal platform differences**: lower engineering expense, greater experience consistency.
> * **Users don't need to "inst... |
108,830 | Given the hype over PWAs, are there real advantages compared to native apps?
How does this as a single platform change the experience? | 2017/06/08 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/108830",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/91465/"
] | PWA = Progressive Web Apps
It may be defined as **Radically improving web user experience**
Just to simplify it - It's the experience of native app which you provide to the user.
**Why Progressive Apps?**
Case 1 : Users nowadays doesn't want to install app every time when they have to get their work done,User does... | The way you've framed the question makes it harder for me to give my answer so I will pretend I just read the **PWA v/s Native app** part.
**PWA** - The best and the only advantage I feel it has is the platform independence. Open any web app (especially on your phone); Outlook, Gmail, even the SE sites and you will im... |
11,493 | Take a look at this communication app I am making for our small company (you might need to open it in a new window to see it clearly):
The application is docked on the right side of the screen. It stays on top, but it never overlaps other windows be... | 2011/09/17 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/11493",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/7489/"
] | **For the Application:**
The thick black horizontal lines separating each person are very heavy. Try removing them or making them a light gray. Also, consider using a subtle background texture to add a bit of visual interest. I really like this site for inspiration along those lines: <http://subtlepatterns.com/>
**For... | Maybe give every other row a light gray color. Or clean up your "boxes". They don't look as clean as they probably could be. Instead of just bold, make each box header have a color. |
11,493 | Take a look at this communication app I am making for our small company (you might need to open it in a new window to see it clearly):
The application is docked on the right side of the screen. It stays on top, but it never overlaps other windows be... | 2011/09/17 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/11493",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/7489/"
] | Without disturbing the overall pale and minimal feel that I assume you're going for - I did this quick mock-up - removing the distracting noise of horizontal lines and introducing a hint of colour into the look - also doing away with the MS System font or whatever it was. I'm sure you can do something with the message ... | Maybe give every other row a light gray color. Or clean up your "boxes". They don't look as clean as they probably could be. Instead of just bold, make each box header have a color. |
46,012,298 | I read that dynamic semantic errors cannot be detected by the C compiler as semantic analysis phase catches only static semantic errors.
Then which component of C compiler does the checking of dynamic semantic errors? | 2017/09/02 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/46012298",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/5841727/"
] | >
> which component of C compiler does the checking of dynamic semantic errors?
>
>
>
No phase. They are detected at runtime, if at all, by definition.
>
> By dynamic semantic error, I mean accessing an index of array (out of bounds).
>
>
>
There is no such check in C.
>
> I read somewhere that compiler ge... | As for my understanding the dynamic semantic errors can be discovered only during the runtime. C does not have any mechanisms for it, as C does not allow any dynamic semantics at all :) It is not an interpreted or JIT comiled language.
If you provide a real example of the dynamic semantic error in C, it will clarify ... |
86 | I had heard from someone that Chess evolved from [Chaturanga](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaturanga) then [Shatranj](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatranj). Are there any pointers towards this?
I would like to know counter arguments as well, if any. | 2012/05/02 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/86",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/105/"
] | Those two games are indeed early forms of chess. The pieces were similar, although their moves were different, and there were some chess rules that had not yet been invented; however, chess evolved from those early games. | Chaturanga indeed is chess. In Hindi language Chaturanga (shatranj in Arablic), is what chess (which is in English) called. |
86 | I had heard from someone that Chess evolved from [Chaturanga](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaturanga) then [Shatranj](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatranj). Are there any pointers towards this?
I would like to know counter arguments as well, if any. | 2012/05/02 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/86",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/105/"
] | Those two games are indeed early forms of chess. The pieces were similar, although their moves were different, and there were some chess rules that had not yet been invented; however, chess evolved from those early games. | I found this article very informative:
<http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200904/the.game.of.kings.htm>
These sections were particularly relevant:
>
> Chess, however, was not invented in Persia. All early Persian references to chess use the term *chatrang*, from the Sanskrit *chaturanga* (“in four parts”), which... |
86 | I had heard from someone that Chess evolved from [Chaturanga](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaturanga) then [Shatranj](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatranj). Are there any pointers towards this?
I would like to know counter arguments as well, if any. | 2012/05/02 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/86",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/105/"
] | Those two games are indeed early forms of chess. The pieces were similar, although their moves were different, and there were some chess rules that had not yet been invented; however, chess evolved from those early games. | Chaturanga is the ancient game that gave birth to board games chess, shogi, makruk, xiangqi and janggi. I believe Chaturanga is the same game as Shatranj or got only slightly varied while moved from India to Sassanid Persia. There is another variation of chess Chaturaji which used 2 dices and 4 players (Ludo style) aro... |
86 | I had heard from someone that Chess evolved from [Chaturanga](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaturanga) then [Shatranj](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatranj). Are there any pointers towards this?
I would like to know counter arguments as well, if any. | 2012/05/02 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/86",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/105/"
] | Those two games are indeed early forms of chess. The pieces were similar, although their moves were different, and there were some chess rules that had not yet been invented; however, chess evolved from those early games. | Chaturanga was evolved 2000 yrs ago. Chaturanga is based on Ashtpaad board (8×8) which was again modified. Many modern variants including Modern Chess are supposedly derived from Chaturanga.
Before Ashtpaad board, Dashpaad board existed on 10x10. If you go through the historical evidences, you will find these boards. ... |
86 | I had heard from someone that Chess evolved from [Chaturanga](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaturanga) then [Shatranj](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatranj). Are there any pointers towards this?
I would like to know counter arguments as well, if any. | 2012/05/02 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/86",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/105/"
] | Chaturanga indeed is chess. In Hindi language Chaturanga (shatranj in Arablic), is what chess (which is in English) called. | I found this article very informative:
<http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200904/the.game.of.kings.htm>
These sections were particularly relevant:
>
> Chess, however, was not invented in Persia. All early Persian references to chess use the term *chatrang*, from the Sanskrit *chaturanga* (“in four parts”), which... |
86 | I had heard from someone that Chess evolved from [Chaturanga](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaturanga) then [Shatranj](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatranj). Are there any pointers towards this?
I would like to know counter arguments as well, if any. | 2012/05/02 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/86",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/105/"
] | Chaturanga indeed is chess. In Hindi language Chaturanga (shatranj in Arablic), is what chess (which is in English) called. | Chaturanga was evolved 2000 yrs ago. Chaturanga is based on Ashtpaad board (8×8) which was again modified. Many modern variants including Modern Chess are supposedly derived from Chaturanga.
Before Ashtpaad board, Dashpaad board existed on 10x10. If you go through the historical evidences, you will find these boards. ... |
86 | I had heard from someone that Chess evolved from [Chaturanga](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaturanga) then [Shatranj](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatranj). Are there any pointers towards this?
I would like to know counter arguments as well, if any. | 2012/05/02 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/86",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/105/"
] | Chaturanga is the ancient game that gave birth to board games chess, shogi, makruk, xiangqi and janggi. I believe Chaturanga is the same game as Shatranj or got only slightly varied while moved from India to Sassanid Persia. There is another variation of chess Chaturaji which used 2 dices and 4 players (Ludo style) aro... | I found this article very informative:
<http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200904/the.game.of.kings.htm>
These sections were particularly relevant:
>
> Chess, however, was not invented in Persia. All early Persian references to chess use the term *chatrang*, from the Sanskrit *chaturanga* (“in four parts”), which... |
86 | I had heard from someone that Chess evolved from [Chaturanga](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaturanga) then [Shatranj](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatranj). Are there any pointers towards this?
I would like to know counter arguments as well, if any. | 2012/05/02 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/86",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/105/"
] | Chaturanga is the ancient game that gave birth to board games chess, shogi, makruk, xiangqi and janggi. I believe Chaturanga is the same game as Shatranj or got only slightly varied while moved from India to Sassanid Persia. There is another variation of chess Chaturaji which used 2 dices and 4 players (Ludo style) aro... | Chaturanga was evolved 2000 yrs ago. Chaturanga is based on Ashtpaad board (8×8) which was again modified. Many modern variants including Modern Chess are supposedly derived from Chaturanga.
Before Ashtpaad board, Dashpaad board existed on 10x10. If you go through the historical evidences, you will find these boards. ... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | For a less-math, more code resource on algorithms than CLRS, check out [Algorithms in a Nutshell](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/059651624X). If you're going to be writing desktop applications, I don't consider CLRS to be required reading. If you're using C++ I think [Sedgewick](https://rads.stackoverflo... | Heed the wisdom of Don and *just do it*. Can you define the features that you want your application to have? Can you break those features down into smaller tasks? Can you organize the code produced by those tasks into a coherent structure?
Of course you can. Identify any 'risky' areas (areas that you do not understand... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | For a less-math, more code resource on algorithms than CLRS, check out [Algorithms in a Nutshell](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/059651624X). If you're going to be writing desktop applications, I don't consider CLRS to be required reading. If you're using C++ I think [Sedgewick](https://rads.stackoverflo... | I must say that sitting down with a dry old textbook and reading it through is not the way to learn how to do anything effectively, even if you are making notes. Doing it is the best way to learn, using the textbooks as a reference. Indeed, using sites like this as a reference.
As for data structures - learn which one... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | Heed the wisdom of Don and *just do it*. Can you define the features that you want your application to have? Can you break those features down into smaller tasks? Can you organize the code produced by those tasks into a coherent structure?
Of course you can. Identify any 'risky' areas (areas that you do not understand... | I must say that sitting down with a dry old textbook and reading it through is not the way to learn how to do anything effectively, even if you are making notes. Doing it is the best way to learn, using the textbooks as a reference. Indeed, using sites like this as a reference.
As for data structures - learn which one... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | This could be considered heresy, but the vast majority of application code does not require much understanding of algorithms and data structures. Most languages provide libraries which contain collection classes, searching and sorting algorithms, etc. You generally don't need to understand the theory behind how these w... | Heed the wisdom of Don and *just do it*. Can you define the features that you want your application to have? Can you break those features down into smaller tasks? Can you organize the code produced by those tasks into a coherent structure?
Of course you can. Identify any 'risky' areas (areas that you do not understand... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | This could be considered heresy, but the vast majority of application code does not require much understanding of algorithms and data structures. Most languages provide libraries which contain collection classes, searching and sorting algorithms, etc. You generally don't need to understand the theory behind how these w... | For a less-math, more code resource on algorithms than CLRS, check out [Algorithms in a Nutshell](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/059651624X). If you're going to be writing desktop applications, I don't consider CLRS to be required reading. If you're using C++ I think [Sedgewick](https://rads.stackoverflo... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | This could be considered heresy, but the vast majority of application code does not require much understanding of algorithms and data structures. Most languages provide libraries which contain collection classes, searching and sorting algorithms, etc. You generally don't need to understand the theory behind how these w... | I must say that sitting down with a dry old textbook and reading it through is not the way to learn how to do anything effectively, even if you are making notes. Doing it is the best way to learn, using the textbooks as a reference. Indeed, using sites like this as a reference.
As for data structures - learn which one... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | Try some online comp sci courses. Berkeley has some, as does MIT. Software engineering radio is a great podcast also.
See these questions as well:
[What are some good computer science resources for a blind programmer?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/370976/electronic-computer-science-resources#371557)
<https://s... | Heed the wisdom of Don and *just do it*. Can you define the features that you want your application to have? Can you break those features down into smaller tasks? Can you organize the code produced by those tasks into a coherent structure?
Of course you can. Identify any 'risky' areas (areas that you do not understand... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | This could be considered heresy, but the vast majority of application code does not require much understanding of algorithms and data structures. Most languages provide libraries which contain collection classes, searching and sorting algorithms, etc. You generally don't need to understand the theory behind how these w... | Moving from 500 loc to a real (eve if small) application it's not that easy.
As Don was pointing out, you'll need to learn a lot of things about code (flexibility, reuse, etc), you need to learn some very basic of configuration management as well (visual source safe, svn?)
But the main issue is that you need a way to ... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | Try some online comp sci courses. Berkeley has some, as does MIT. Software engineering radio is a great podcast also.
See these questions as well:
[What are some good computer science resources for a blind programmer?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/370976/electronic-computer-science-resources#371557)
<https://s... | Moving from 500 loc to a real (eve if small) application it's not that easy.
As Don was pointing out, you'll need to learn a lot of things about code (flexibility, reuse, etc), you need to learn some very basic of configuration management as well (visual source safe, svn?)
But the main issue is that you need a way to ... |
375,272 | Having been a hobbyist programmer for 3 years (mainly Python and C) and never having written an application longer than 500 lines of code, I find myself faced with two choices :
(1) Learn the essentials of data structures and algorithm design so I can become a l33t computer scientist.
(2) Learn Qt, which would help m... | 2008/12/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/375272",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47135/"
] | Try some online comp sci courses. Berkeley has some, as does MIT. Software engineering radio is a great podcast also.
See these questions as well:
[What are some good computer science resources for a blind programmer?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/370976/electronic-computer-science-resources#371557)
<https://s... | It's like saying you want to move to France, so should you learn french from a book, and what are the essential words - or should you just go to France and find out which words you need to know from experience and from copying the locals.
Writing code is part of learning computer science. I was writing code long befor... |
12,216,990 | I am working on an application that keeps track and uses files stored on the file system. Users are allowed to open, create, delete and move files in the file system. Meanwhile my application is not constantly running so I can't keep track of all changes real-time. Afterwards my application has to find out what file is... | 2012/08/31 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/12216990",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/566631/"
] | If your files don't leave NTFS, this is easily achievable by alternative data streams, where you can store your data along with files. This is more-or-less good article about ADS: <http://www.flexhex.com/docs/articles/alternate-streams.phtml>
There is another suitable method - it's very efficient, but also very compli... | Relying on a File attribute is "dangerous" in that some user could alter the attribute while your program isn't running. This could lead you to believe that a certain file is (or isn't) tracked by the program while it really isn't.
I would suggest to keep track of the files in a database, XML, or some other file. When... |
1,810,401 | I have developed a site with google app engine using python and django, now I have another similar project to develop.
Well I have got some well-known problems using the datastore:
* query: there's no "LIKE CLAUSULE" and GQL is not Sql
* documentation is not so clear and easy to find
* backup database is not so trivi... | 2009/11/27 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1810401",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/-1/"
] | My individual opinion is that App Engine is ideal for prototyping for these reasons:
* Free. Nowhere else can you run a web app for $0
* Deployment and upgrading is extremely simple
* You don't have to worry about backups or networking or anything besides programming
* GQL is no problem. There are workarounds. It's a ... | If you plan on having something you think will grow decently, maybe you should launch on something like [linode](http://linode.com) or [slicehost](http://slicehost.com), where you have a VPS. That you, you control the instance of django, and have full control over your server. That way, your app doesn't have to contain... |
1,810,401 | I have developed a site with google app engine using python and django, now I have another similar project to develop.
Well I have got some well-known problems using the datastore:
* query: there's no "LIKE CLAUSULE" and GQL is not Sql
* documentation is not so clear and easy to find
* backup database is not so trivi... | 2009/11/27 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1810401",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/-1/"
] | My individual opinion is that App Engine is ideal for prototyping for these reasons:
* Free. Nowhere else can you run a web app for $0
* Deployment and upgrading is extremely simple
* You don't have to worry about backups or networking or anything besides programming
* GQL is no problem. There are workarounds. It's a ... | really thanks, for link
yesterday I "discover" that exist IronPython and seems django compatible, or Ndjango for F#, so I love visual studio which one of best developer enviroments (in my opinion) so a good hosting service for microsoft product?
Thanks again I feel you are really an expert developer, so I take really ... |
11,923,198 | I am using asp.net 4.
i wonder if it will be secure to caching sensitive data?
is it dangerous in manner of security or any other security issues? | 2012/08/12 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/11923198",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1065769/"
] | As per Microsoft's pattern & practices this what they suggest
[Do not cache sensitive data](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff650867.aspx)
>
> If your service method contains data that is sensitive, such as a
> password, credit card number, or account status, it should not be
> cached. If sensitive data is... | It depends what you do with it. The data is held in the memory of the web server. There would be no way to access this data, unless you wrote a way to do it, or the attacker had access to your source code & write access to the web app. |
11,923,198 | I am using asp.net 4.
i wonder if it will be secure to caching sensitive data?
is it dangerous in manner of security or any other security issues? | 2012/08/12 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/11923198",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1065769/"
] | It depends what you do with it. The data is held in the memory of the web server. There would be no way to access this data, unless you wrote a way to do it, or the attacker had access to your source code & write access to the web app. | I tend to cache the encrypted data and only do decryption at the point of request. Finally zeroing out the memory.
Guess if it was left in memory, in plain text, it would not be too hard for an attacker to work things out from a memory dump. |
11,923,198 | I am using asp.net 4.
i wonder if it will be secure to caching sensitive data?
is it dangerous in manner of security or any other security issues? | 2012/08/12 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/11923198",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1065769/"
] | Well yes. Inherently holding onto something means there's more chance of someone who shouldn't get it, getting it. If it's sensitive, then it's a newly introduced danger.
The two pertinent questions are:
1. How likely is it to be leaked.
2. How sensitive is this.
Something cached in memory isn't very likely to be le... | It depends what you do with it. The data is held in the memory of the web server. There would be no way to access this data, unless you wrote a way to do it, or the attacker had access to your source code & write access to the web app. |
11,923,198 | I am using asp.net 4.
i wonder if it will be secure to caching sensitive data?
is it dangerous in manner of security or any other security issues? | 2012/08/12 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/11923198",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1065769/"
] | As per Microsoft's pattern & practices this what they suggest
[Do not cache sensitive data](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff650867.aspx)
>
> If your service method contains data that is sensitive, such as a
> password, credit card number, or account status, it should not be
> cached. If sensitive data is... | I tend to cache the encrypted data and only do decryption at the point of request. Finally zeroing out the memory.
Guess if it was left in memory, in plain text, it would not be too hard for an attacker to work things out from a memory dump. |
11,923,198 | I am using asp.net 4.
i wonder if it will be secure to caching sensitive data?
is it dangerous in manner of security or any other security issues? | 2012/08/12 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/11923198",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1065769/"
] | Well yes. Inherently holding onto something means there's more chance of someone who shouldn't get it, getting it. If it's sensitive, then it's a newly introduced danger.
The two pertinent questions are:
1. How likely is it to be leaked.
2. How sensitive is this.
Something cached in memory isn't very likely to be le... | As per Microsoft's pattern & practices this what they suggest
[Do not cache sensitive data](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff650867.aspx)
>
> If your service method contains data that is sensitive, such as a
> password, credit card number, or account status, it should not be
> cached. If sensitive data is... |
11,923,198 | I am using asp.net 4.
i wonder if it will be secure to caching sensitive data?
is it dangerous in manner of security or any other security issues? | 2012/08/12 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/11923198",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1065769/"
] | Well yes. Inherently holding onto something means there's more chance of someone who shouldn't get it, getting it. If it's sensitive, then it's a newly introduced danger.
The two pertinent questions are:
1. How likely is it to be leaked.
2. How sensitive is this.
Something cached in memory isn't very likely to be le... | I tend to cache the encrypted data and only do decryption at the point of request. Finally zeroing out the memory.
Guess if it was left in memory, in plain text, it would not be too hard for an attacker to work things out from a memory dump. |
38,223 | I will preface my question by stating I am very new to writing and new to this website. I am here for help.
I'm writing a collection of inspirational short stories, as though I was sitting across from someone over coffee sharing my experiences. Because my normal manner of speaking is in passive voice, I am struggling ... | 2018/08/09 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/38223",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/users/32652/"
] | I struggle with this too, so while I can't completely act like I know what I'm doing, I would like to recommend this app:
<http://www.hemingwayapp.com/>
It's a neat little app that will at the very least flag up all the little ways you're using passive voice so you know where you're tripping up. It's useful for minim... | Do you know someone who speaks in an active voice?
If so then a simple method is to have that person (In your minds eye) speak your dialogue to you.
Alternatively, if you have a favourite character who uses active voice, then that is another possible person you have speak this dialogue to you.
With this kind of visu... |
38,223 | I will preface my question by stating I am very new to writing and new to this website. I am here for help.
I'm writing a collection of inspirational short stories, as though I was sitting across from someone over coffee sharing my experiences. Because my normal manner of speaking is in passive voice, I am struggling ... | 2018/08/09 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/38223",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/users/32652/"
] | Don't worry about it in your first draft. It's hard enough to finish a first draft, don't make it harder by trying to write perfectly. Just get your story out and fix it later.
Especially since you're working on short pieces, you can devote your revisions to individual issues. Read through once just to look for passiv... | I struggle with this too, so while I can't completely act like I know what I'm doing, I would like to recommend this app:
<http://www.hemingwayapp.com/>
It's a neat little app that will at the very least flag up all the little ways you're using passive voice so you know where you're tripping up. It's useful for minim... |
38,223 | I will preface my question by stating I am very new to writing and new to this website. I am here for help.
I'm writing a collection of inspirational short stories, as though I was sitting across from someone over coffee sharing my experiences. Because my normal manner of speaking is in passive voice, I am struggling ... | 2018/08/09 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/38223",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/users/32652/"
] | Consider finishing your draft before trying to do active voice and instead changing things to active prose in your revisions.
Active vs passive voice usually reads better, but it does not change the meaning of the text it just makes it seem more energetic and immediate. Therefore it is not like you will have to restr... | I struggle with this too, so while I can't completely act like I know what I'm doing, I would like to recommend this app:
<http://www.hemingwayapp.com/>
It's a neat little app that will at the very least flag up all the little ways you're using passive voice so you know where you're tripping up. It's useful for minim... |
38,223 | I will preface my question by stating I am very new to writing and new to this website. I am here for help.
I'm writing a collection of inspirational short stories, as though I was sitting across from someone over coffee sharing my experiences. Because my normal manner of speaking is in passive voice, I am struggling ... | 2018/08/09 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/38223",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/users/32652/"
] | It is somewhat normal to write a first draft with a passive style.
Here is how you shift writing to a more active voice:
-----------------------------------------------------
**(1)** Search through your document for is/was/were and similar verbs of being. Assess each instance, and decide if that word is part of a pa... | Do you know someone who speaks in an active voice?
If so then a simple method is to have that person (In your minds eye) speak your dialogue to you.
Alternatively, if you have a favourite character who uses active voice, then that is another possible person you have speak this dialogue to you.
With this kind of visu... |
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