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60,174
09/12/2008 23:55:00
428,190
08/09/2008 23:23:13
255
32
Best way to stop SQL Injection in PHP
So specifically in a mysql database. Take the following code and tell me what to do. //connect $unsafe_variable = $_POST["user-input"]; mysql_query("INSERT INTO table (column) VALUES ('" . $unsafe_variable . "')"); //disconnect
php
sql
mysql
sql-injection
injection
null
open
Best way to stop SQL Injection in PHP === So specifically in a mysql database. Take the following code and tell me what to do. //connect $unsafe_variable = $_POST["user-input"]; mysql_query("INSERT INTO table (column) VALUES ('" . $unsafe_variable . "')"); //disconnect
0
60,199
09/13/2008 00:19:50
6,218
09/13/2008 00:19:50
1
0
Is it possible to write ActiveX Controls in C# that will run in Excel?
I have been searching on the web for some example code on how we can write a custom ActiveX Control for use in Excel using .NET but so far I have found old articles suggesting that it is not supported. Can anybody give me an indication if it is possible using .NET 1.1 and if so to any pointers on best practices? Tha...
activex
.net
excel
null
null
null
open
Is it possible to write ActiveX Controls in C# that will run in Excel? === I have been searching on the web for some example code on how we can write a custom ActiveX Control for use in Excel using .NET but so far I have found old articles suggesting that it is not supported. Can anybody give me an indication if it is...
0
60,204
09/13/2008 00:25:58
4,903
09/06/2008 14:16:54
302
19
Multiple permission types (roles) stored in database as single decimal
I was going to ask a question here about whether or not my design for some users/roles database tables was acceptable, but after some research I came across this question: [What is the best way to handle multiple permission types?][1] [1]: /questions/1451/what-is-the-best-way-to-handle-multiple-permission-types...
database
permissions
roles
user
null
null
open
Multiple permission types (roles) stored in database as single decimal === I was going to ask a question here about whether or not my design for some users/roles database tables was acceptable, but after some research I came across this question: [What is the best way to handle multiple permission types?][1] [...
0
60,208
09/13/2008 00:36:30
4,907
09/06/2008 14:28:01
1
0
Replacements for switch statement in python?
I want to write a function in python that returns different fixed values based on the value of an input index. In other languages I would use a switch or case statement, but python does not appear to have a switch statement. What are the recommended python solutions in this scenario?
python
switch-statement
null
null
null
null
open
Replacements for switch statement in python? === I want to write a function in python that returns different fixed values based on the value of an input index. In other languages I would use a switch or case statement, but python does not appear to have a switch statement. What are the recommended python solutions i...
0
60,213
09/13/2008 00:38:31
1,179
08/13/2008 11:20:03
360
30
Why won't my local Apache open html pages?
so, I'm running Apache on my laptop. If I go to "localhost", I get the page that says, > If you can see this, it means that the installation of the Apache web server software on this system was successful. You may now add content to this directory and replace this page. except, I can't add content and replace...
apache
null
null
null
null
null
open
Why won't my local Apache open html pages? === so, I'm running Apache on my laptop. If I go to "localhost", I get the page that says, > If you can see this, it means that the installation of the Apache web server software on this system was successful. You may now add content to this directory and replace this ...
0
60,221
09/13/2008 00:53:10
2,128
08/20/2008 13:32:09
333
5
How to animate the command line?
I have always wondered how people update a previous line in a command line. a great example of this is when using the wget command in linux. It creates an ASCII loading bar of sorts that looks like this: > [======>                 &...
command-line
null
null
null
null
null
open
How to animate the command line? === I have always wondered how people update a previous line in a command line. a great example of this is when using the wget command in linux. It creates an ASCII loading bar of sorts that looks like this: > [======>          &nbsp...
0
60,244
09/13/2008 01:28:06
2,313
08/21/2008 15:27:23
188
18
Is there raplacement to cat on Windows
I need to join to binary files is *.bat script on Windows. How can I achieve that?
command-line
windows
scripting
null
null
null
open
Is there raplacement to cat on Windows === I need to join to binary files is *.bat script on Windows. How can I achieve that?
0
60,256
09/13/2008 01:57:34
2,915
08/25/2008 23:15:12
3,268
137
How do you balance fun feature creep with time constraints?
I enjoy programming, usually. Tedius stuff is easy to get done as quickly and correctly as possible so I can get through it and not have to see it again. But a lot of my coding is *fun* and when I get in the 'zone' I just really enjoy myself. Which is where I make the mistake of spending too much time, perhaps a...
estimation
intermediate
feature-creep
in-the-zone
null
10/31/2011 02:57:33
not constructive
How do you balance fun feature creep with time constraints? === I enjoy programming, usually. Tedius stuff is easy to get done as quickly and correctly as possible so I can get through it and not have to see it again. But a lot of my coding is *fun* and when I get in the 'zone' I just really enjoy myself. Which...
4
60,259
09/13/2008 02:02:00
1,747
08/18/2008 12:12:28
101
10
How to load an xml string in the code behind to databound UI controls that bind to the XPath of the XML?
Every sample that I have seen uses static XML in the xmldataprovider source, which is then used to databind UI controls using XPath binding. Idea is to edit a dynamic XML (structure known to the developer during coding), using the WPF UI. Has anyone found a way to load a dynamic xml string (for example load it fro...
wpf
data-binding
xmldataprovider
null
null
null
open
How to load an xml string in the code behind to databound UI controls that bind to the XPath of the XML? === Every sample that I have seen uses static XML in the xmldataprovider source, which is then used to databind UI controls using XPath binding. Idea is to edit a dynamic XML (structure known to the developer dur...
0
60,260
09/13/2008 02:04:20
5,303
09/08/2008 23:31:54
1
0
My first Lisp macro; is it leaky?
I've been working through <a href="http://gigamonkeys.com/book">Practical Common Lisp</a> and as an exercise decided to write a macro to determine if a number is a multiple of another number: <code>(defmacro multp (value factor) `(= (rem ,value ,factor) 0))</code> so that : <code>(multp 40 10)</code> eva...
lisp
macro
null
null
null
null
open
My first Lisp macro; is it leaky? === I've been working through <a href="http://gigamonkeys.com/book">Practical Common Lisp</a> and as an exercise decided to write a macro to determine if a number is a multiple of another number: <code>(defmacro multp (value factor) `(= (rem ,value ,factor) 0))</code> so ...
0
60,269
09/13/2008 02:25:54
3,827
08/31/2008 04:42:17
720
53
How to implement draggable tab using Java Swing?
How do I implement a draggable tab using Java Swing? Instead of the static JTabbedPane I would like to drag-and-drop a tab to different position to rearrange the tabs.
java
gui
swing
tab
null
null
open
How to implement draggable tab using Java Swing? === How do I implement a draggable tab using Java Swing? Instead of the static JTabbedPane I would like to drag-and-drop a tab to different position to rearrange the tabs.
0
60,271
09/13/2008 02:30:32
4,939
09/06/2008 20:36:05
40
1
Best way to write a Safari Extension
What is the best way to write a Safari extension? I've written a couple XUL extensions for Firefox, and now I'd like to write versions of them for Safari. Is there a way that would allow you to add buttons or forms to the browser UI, since this is not possible with an Input manager or Service menu?
safari
apple
plugin-development
null
null
07/27/2012 10:19:15
not constructive
Best way to write a Safari Extension === What is the best way to write a Safari extension? I've written a couple XUL extensions for Firefox, and now I'd like to write versions of them for Safari. Is there a way that would allow you to add buttons or forms to the browser UI, since this is not possible with an Input man...
4
60,274
09/13/2008 02:37:13
4,977
09/07/2008 07:24:42
265
15
What are some good rigid body mechanics references?
I'm not a math guy in the least but I'm interested in learning about rigid body physics (for the purpose of implementing a basic 3d physics engine). In school I took only took through Algebra II, but I've done 3d dev for years so I have a fairly decent understanding of vectors, quaternions, matrices, etc. My real pro...
physics
math
null
null
null
null
open
What are some good rigid body mechanics references? === I'm not a math guy in the least but I'm interested in learning about rigid body physics (for the purpose of implementing a basic 3d physics engine). In school I took only took through Algebra II, but I've done 3d dev for years so I have a fairly decent understan...
0
60,285
09/13/2008 02:59:22
525
08/06/2008 14:41:28
203
23
If possible how can one embed PostGreSQL?
If it's possible, I'm interested in being able to embed a PostGreSQL database, similar to [sqllite][1]. I've read that it's [not possible][2]. I'm no database expert though, so I want to hear from you. Essentially I want PostGreSQL without all the configuration and installation. If it's possible, tell me how. ...
database
postgresql
embedded
null
null
null
open
If possible how can one embed PostGreSQL? === If it's possible, I'm interested in being able to embed a PostGreSQL database, similar to [sqllite][1]. I've read that it's [not possible][2]. I'm no database expert though, so I want to hear from you. Essentially I want PostGreSQL without all the configuration and in...
0
60,290
09/13/2008 03:10:18
3,764
08/30/2008 16:14:55
57
3
Can I change the appearance of an html image during hover without a second image?
Is there a way to change the appearance of an icon (ie. contrast / luminosity) when I hover the cursor, without requiring a second image file?
html
css
image
null
null
null
open
Can I change the appearance of an html image during hover without a second image? === Is there a way to change the appearance of an icon (ie. contrast / luminosity) when I hover the cursor, without requiring a second image file?
0
60,293
09/13/2008 03:12:48
1,327
08/14/2008 14:37:22
493
38
Listview background drawing problem C# Winform.
I have a little problem with a Listview. I can load it with listview items fine, but when I set the background color it doesn't draw the color all the way to the left side of the row [The listViewItems are loaded with ListViewSubItems to make a grid view, only the first column shows the error]. There is a a narrow ...
c#
winforms
listview
bounty
null
null
open
Listview background drawing problem C# Winform. === I have a little problem with a Listview. I can load it with listview items fine, but when I set the background color it doesn't draw the color all the way to the left side of the row [The listViewItems are loaded with ListViewSubItems to make a grid view, only the...
0
60,330
09/13/2008 04:37:18
4,228
09/02/2008 13:12:45
38
5
What function does a tag cloud serve?
I see them all the time and always ignore them. Can someone explain to me why they have become so prevalent? If I'm using a site that allows me to explore it via tags (e.g., this one, del.icio.us, etc.) that's what I will do. Why would I need a "cloud" of tags upon which to click? I can just type that tag(s) into a ...
tags
null
null
null
null
null
open
What function does a tag cloud serve? === I see them all the time and always ignore them. Can someone explain to me why they have become so prevalent? If I'm using a site that allows me to explore it via tags (e.g., this one, del.icio.us, etc.) that's what I will do. Why would I need a "cloud" of tags upon which to ...
0
60,331
09/13/2008 04:40:37
4,240
09/02/2008 13:51:18
78
5
C++ Quiz - Singletons
I'll soon be posting an article on [my blog][1], but I'd like to verify I haven't missed anything first. Find an example I've missed, and I'll cite you on my post... The topic is failed Singleton implementations - in what cases can you *accidentally* get multiple instances of a singleton? So far, I've come up ...
c++
oop
patterns
null
null
null
open
C++ Quiz - Singletons === I'll soon be posting an article on [my blog][1], but I'd like to verify I haven't missed anything first. Find an example I've missed, and I'll cite you on my post... The topic is failed Singleton implementations - in what cases can you *accidentally* get multiple instances of a singleto...
0
60,352
09/13/2008 05:51:17
2,679
08/24/2008 14:31:44
265
17
Can distutils create empty __init__.py files
If all my `__init__.py` files are empty, do I have to store them into version control, or is there a way to make distutils create empty `__init__.py` files during installation?
python
distutils
null
null
null
null
open
Can distutils create empty __init__.py files === If all my `__init__.py` files are empty, do I have to store them into version control, or is there a way to make distutils create empty `__init__.py` files during installation?
0
60,360
09/13/2008 06:14:52
4,639
09/04/2008 23:07:22
172
2
AJAX Library Strategies
What experience can you share about using multiple AJAX libraries? There are useful features in Prototype, some in jQuery, the Yahoo library, etc. Is it possible to include all libraries and use what you want from each, do they generally all play nicely together with name spaces, etc. For the sake of speed is there ...
ajax
jquery
yui
prototype
scriptaculous
null
open
AJAX Library Strategies === What experience can you share about using multiple AJAX libraries? There are useful features in Prototype, some in jQuery, the Yahoo library, etc. Is it possible to include all libraries and use what you want from each, do they generally all play nicely together with name spaces, etc. Fo...
0
60,368
09/13/2008 06:42:46
5,004
09/07/2008 10:03:29
247
4
continues integration web service
I am in a position where I could become a team leader of a team distributed over two countries. This team would be the tech. team for a start up company that we plan to bootstrap on limited funds. So I am trying to find out ways to minimize upfront expenses. Right now we are planning to use Java and will have a lot ...
continuous-integration
team
collaboration
remote
null
05/05/2012 18:57:36
not constructive
continues integration web service === I am in a position where I could become a team leader of a team distributed over two countries. This team would be the tech. team for a start up company that we plan to bootstrap on limited funds. So I am trying to find out ways to minimize upfront expenses. Right now we are p...
4
60,369
09/13/2008 06:47:53
4,883
09/06/2008 10:24:59
818
5
Alternative to PHP QuickForm?
I'm currently playing around with [HTML_QuickForm](http://pear.php.net/package/HTML_QuickForm) for generating forms in PHP. It seems kind of limited in that it's hard to insert my own javascript or customizing the display and grouping of certain elements. Are there any alternatives to QuickForm that might provide m...
php
null
null
null
null
null
open
Alternative to PHP QuickForm? === I'm currently playing around with [HTML_QuickForm](http://pear.php.net/package/HTML_QuickForm) for generating forms in PHP. It seems kind of limited in that it's hard to insert my own javascript or customizing the display and grouping of certain elements. Are there any alternative...
0
60,394
09/13/2008 07:53:06
1,324,220
08/23/2008 19:01:43
655
27
Calculate code metrics
Are there any tools available that will calculate code metrics (for example number of code lines, cyclomatic complexity, coupling, cohesion) for your project and over time produce a graph showing the trends?
metrics
null
null
null
null
null
open
Calculate code metrics === Are there any tools available that will calculate code metrics (for example number of code lines, cyclomatic complexity, coupling, cohesion) for your project and over time produce a graph showing the trends?
0
60,409
09/13/2008 08:26:34
4,867
09/06/2008 08:12:36
21
1
In PHP is it possible to use a function inside a variable
I know in php you can embed variables inside variables, like: <? $var1 = "I\'m including {$var2} in this variable.."; ?> But I was wondering how, and if it was possible to include a function inside a variable. I know I could just write: <?php $var1 = "I\'m including "; $var1 .= somefunc();...
php
html
function
variables
null
null
open
In PHP is it possible to use a function inside a variable === I know in php you can embed variables inside variables, like: <? $var1 = "I\'m including {$var2} in this variable.."; ?> But I was wondering how, and if it was possible to include a function inside a variable. I know I could just write: <?...
0
60,419
09/13/2008 08:45:16
3,661
08/29/2008 18:16:14
40
2
Do I really need to use transactions in stored procedures? [MSSQL 2005]
I'm writing a pretty straightforward e-commerce app in asp.net, do i need to use transactions in my stored procedures?
asp.net
sql
sql-server
null
null
null
open
Do I really need to use transactions in stored procedures? [MSSQL 2005] === I'm writing a pretty straightforward e-commerce app in asp.net, do i need to use transactions in my stored procedures?
0
60,422
09/13/2008 08:49:41
3,390
08/28/2008 12:25:07
76
3
IDebugProgramProvider2.GetProviderProcessData on Vista
As part of a JavaScript Profiler for IE 6/7 I needed to load a custom debugger that I created into IE. I got this working fine on XP, but couldn't get it working on Vista (full story here: [http://damianblog.com/2008/09/09/tracejs-v2-rip/][1]). The call to GetProviderProcessData is failing on Vista. Anyone have an...
c++
debugging
null
null
null
null
open
IDebugProgramProvider2.GetProviderProcessData on Vista === As part of a JavaScript Profiler for IE 6/7 I needed to load a custom debugger that I created into IE. I got this working fine on XP, but couldn't get it working on Vista (full story here: [http://damianblog.com/2008/09/09/tracejs-v2-rip/][1]). The call to...
0
60,436
09/13/2008 09:35:37
5,189
09/08/2008 11:44:07
133
10
What is the benefit of using ONLY OpenId authentication on a site?
From my experience with OpenId, I see a number of significant downsides: **Adds a critical point to failure to the site**<br> It is not a failure that can be fixed by the site even if detected. If the open-id provider is down for three days, what recourse does the site have to allow its users to login and access t...
openid
null
null
null
null
null
open
What is the benefit of using ONLY OpenId authentication on a site? === From my experience with OpenId, I see a number of significant downsides: **Adds a critical point to failure to the site**<br> It is not a failure that can be fixed by the site even if detected. If the open-id provider is down for three days, w...
0
60,438
09/13/2008 09:37:02
2,138
08/20/2008 14:23:45
125
10
access $(this) with href="javascript:..." in JQuery
I am using JQuery. I call a javascript function with next html: <li><span><a href="javascript:uncheckEl('tagVO-$id')">$tagname</a></span></li> I would like to **remove the *li*** element and i thought this would be easy with the **$(this)** object. This is my javascript function: function uncheckEl(i...
jquery
null
null
null
null
null
open
access $(this) with href="javascript:..." in JQuery === I am using JQuery. I call a javascript function with next html: <li><span><a href="javascript:uncheckEl('tagVO-$id')">$tagname</a></span></li> I would like to **remove the *li*** element and i thought this would be easy with the **$(this)** object. This...
0
60,446
09/13/2008 09:56:04
6,254
09/13/2008 09:53:39
1
0
Windows Mobile development in Python
What is the best way to start developing Windows Mobile Professional applications in Python? Is there a reasonable SDK including an emulator? Is it even possible without doing excessive amount of underlaying Windows API calls for UI for instance?
windows
python
mobile
null
null
null
open
Windows Mobile development in Python === What is the best way to start developing Windows Mobile Professional applications in Python? Is there a reasonable SDK including an emulator? Is it even possible without doing excessive amount of underlaying Windows API calls for UI for instance?
0
60,455
09/13/2008 10:21:08
1,915
08/19/2008 14:11:04
225
17
Take a screenshot of a webpage with javascript?
Is it possible to to take a screenshot of a webpage with javascript and then submit that back to the server? I'm not so concerned with browser security issues etc as the implementation would be for [HTA][1]. But is it possible? [1]: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms536471(vs.85).aspx
javascript
null
null
null
null
null
open
Take a screenshot of a webpage with javascript? === Is it possible to to take a screenshot of a webpage with javascript and then submit that back to the server? I'm not so concerned with browser security issues etc as the implementation would be for [HTA][1]. But is it possible? [1]: http://msdn.microsoft.com/e...
0
60,456
09/13/2008 10:22:50
3,263
08/27/2008 15:33:09
207
13
DynamicPopulateExtender ,TextArea and line feeds
I have this in a page : <textarea id="taEditableContent" runat="server" rows="5"></textarea> <ajaxToolkit:DynamicPopulateExtender ID="dpeEditPopulate" runat="server" TargetControlID="taEditableContent" ClearContentsDuringUpdate="true" PopulateTriggerControlID="hLink" ServicePath="/Content.asmx"...
web-services
soap
ajaxtoolkit
null
null
null
open
DynamicPopulateExtender ,TextArea and line feeds === I have this in a page : <textarea id="taEditableContent" runat="server" rows="5"></textarea> <ajaxToolkit:DynamicPopulateExtender ID="dpeEditPopulate" runat="server" TargetControlID="taEditableContent" ClearContentsDuringUpdate="true" Popula...
0
60,461
09/13/2008 10:30:33
123
08/02/2008 08:01:26
1,815
106
Programmatically get own phone number in Symbian
How to get the phone number of the device in Symbian?
symbian
telephony
null
null
null
null
open
Programmatically get own phone number in Symbian === How to get the phone number of the device in Symbian?
0
60,464
09/13/2008 10:34:52
340
08/04/2008 18:49:59
157
2
Changing the default folder in emacs
I am fairly new to emacs and I have been trying to figure out how to change the default folder for c-x c-f on start up. For instance when I first load emacs and hit c-x c-f its default folder is C:\emacs\emacs-21.3\bin, but I would rather it be the desktop. I believe there is some way to customize the .emacs file to do...
emacs
folder
null
null
null
null
open
Changing the default folder in emacs === I am fairly new to emacs and I have been trying to figure out how to change the default folder for c-x c-f on start up. For instance when I first load emacs and hit c-x c-f its default folder is C:\emacs\emacs-21.3\bin, but I would rather it be the desktop. I believe there is s...
0
60,474
09/13/2008 10:58:27
4,977
09/07/2008 07:24:42
282
17
Using the DLR for (primarily) static language compilation...
I'm building a compiler that targets .NET and I've previously generated CIL directly, but generating DLR trees will make my life a fair amount easier. I'm supporting a few dynamic features, namely runtime function creation and ducktyping, but the vast majority of the code is completely static. So now that that's be...
.net
compiler
language
cil
dlr
null
open
Using the DLR for (primarily) static language compilation... === I'm building a compiler that targets .NET and I've previously generated CIL directly, but generating DLR trees will make my life a fair amount easier. I'm supporting a few dynamic features, namely runtime function creation and ducktyping, but the vast m...
0
60,477
09/13/2008 11:09:32
1,768
08/18/2008 13:32:15
284
16
Getting started with REST
I am looking for some good links with best practices and sample code on creating [REST][1]ful services using .NET. Also, any other input you might have regarding REST would be greatly appreciated. [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representational_State_Transfer
.net
rest
null
null
null
null
open
Getting started with REST === I am looking for some good links with best practices and sample code on creating [REST][1]ful services using .NET. Also, any other input you might have regarding REST would be greatly appreciated. [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representational_State_Transfer
0
60,478
09/13/2008 11:09:53
4,857
09/06/2008 03:07:01
81
3
Self Testing Systems.
I had an idea I was mulling over with some colleagues. None of us knew whether or not it exists currently.<br><br> The Basic Premise is to have a system that has 100% uptime but can become more efficient dynamically.<br><br><br> Here is the scenario:<br><br> * So we hash out a system quickly to a specified set of in...
language-agnostic
unit-testing
design
null
null
null
open
Self Testing Systems. === I had an idea I was mulling over with some colleagues. None of us knew whether or not it exists currently.<br><br> The Basic Premise is to have a system that has 100% uptime but can become more efficient dynamically.<br><br><br> Here is the scenario:<br><br> * So we hash out a system quick...
0
60,484
09/13/2008 11:29:17
6,258
09/13/2008 11:19:45
1
1
What's the best way to write JavaScript/Ruby applications on Windows Mobile device?
I recently bought a Windows Mobile device and since I'm a developer I want to use it as a development platform. Yes, it's not supposed to be used like that but it's always with me and my laptop isn't. I know [cke][1] is a good editor for code but how can I run JavaScript/Ruby code without too much of a headache? I p...
javascript
ruby
windows-mobile
pocketpc
wm
null
open
What's the best way to write JavaScript/Ruby applications on Windows Mobile device? === I recently bought a Windows Mobile device and since I'm a developer I want to use it as a development platform. Yes, it's not supposed to be used like that but it's always with me and my laptop isn't. I know [cke][1] is a good edit...
0
60,507
09/13/2008 12:53:06
6,266
09/13/2008 12:51:36
1
0
C++ function pointers problem
ok say I have void Render(void(*Call)()) { D3dDevice->BeginScene(); Call(); D3dDevice->EndScene(); D3dDevice->Present(0,0,0,0); } This is fine as long as the function I want to use to render is a function or static class method Render(MainMenuRender); ...
c++
function-pointers
null
null
null
null
open
C++ function pointers problem === ok say I have void Render(void(*Call)()) { D3dDevice->BeginScene(); Call(); D3dDevice->EndScene(); D3dDevice->Present(0,0,0,0); } This is fine as long as the function I want to use to render is a function or static class method ...
0
60,516
09/13/2008 13:05:04
3,055
08/26/2008 13:54:44
691
63
Where to put master page's code in an MVC application?
I'm using a few (2 or 3) master pages in my ASP.NET MVC application and they must each display bits of information from the database. Such as a list of sponsors, current fundings status etc. So my question was, where should I put these master-page database calling code? Normally, these should goes into its own co...
asp.net-mvc
design
mvc
null
null
null
open
Where to put master page's code in an MVC application? === I'm using a few (2 or 3) master pages in my ASP.NET MVC application and they must each display bits of information from the database. Such as a list of sponsors, current fundings status etc. So my question was, where should I put these master-page database ...
0
60,518
09/13/2008 13:07:39
5,190
09/08/2008 12:03:43
1,131
72
What are the problems of using transactions in a database?
From [this post][1]. One obvious problem is scalability/performance. What are the other problems that transactions use will provoke? Could you say there are two sets of problems, one for long running transactions and one for short running ones? If yes, how would you define them? [1]: http://stackoverflow.com/...
sql
transactions
null
null
null
null
open
What are the problems of using transactions in a database? === From [this post][1]. One obvious problem is scalability/performance. What are the other problems that transactions use will provoke? Could you say there are two sets of problems, one for long running transactions and one for short running ones? If yes, ...
0
60,542
09/13/2008 13:38:39
49,824
09/13/2008 13:38:39
11
1
Smoothing Zedgraph linegraphs withouth 'bumps'
When you use Zedgraph for linegraphs and set IsSmooth to true, the lines are nicely curved instead of having hard corners/angles. While this looks much better for most graphs -in my humble opinion- there is a small catch. The smoothing algorithm makes the line take a little 'dive' or 'bump' before going upwards or d...
linegraph
smooth
zedgraph
null
null
null
open
Smoothing Zedgraph linegraphs withouth 'bumps' === When you use Zedgraph for linegraphs and set IsSmooth to true, the lines are nicely curved instead of having hard corners/angles. While this looks much better for most graphs -in my humble opinion- there is a small catch. The smoothing algorithm makes the line take...
0
60,547
09/13/2008 13:47:04
1,816
08/18/2008 17:35:38
195
27
C (or any) compilers deterministic performance
Whilst working on a recent project, I was visited by a customer QA representitive, who asked me a question that I hadn't really considered before: >How do you know that the compiler you are using generates machine code that matches the c code's functionality exactly and that the compiler is fully deterministic? T...
c
compiler
deterministic
null
null
null
open
C (or any) compilers deterministic performance === Whilst working on a recent project, I was visited by a customer QA representitive, who asked me a question that I hadn't really considered before: >How do you know that the compiler you are using generates machine code that matches the c code's functionality exactl...
0
60,558
09/13/2008 14:16:35
6,277
09/13/2008 14:11:42
1
0
Terminal emulation in Flex
I need to do some emulation of some old DOS or mainframe terminals in Flex. Something like the image below for example. ![alt text][1] The different coloured text is easy enough, but the ability to do different background colours, such as the yellow background is beyond the capabilities of the standard Flash text...
flex
null
null
null
null
null
open
Terminal emulation in Flex === I need to do some emulation of some old DOS or mainframe terminals in Flex. Something like the image below for example. ![alt text][1] The different coloured text is easy enough, but the ability to do different background colours, such as the yellow background is beyond the capabil...
0
60,565
09/13/2008 14:25:30
6,276
09/13/2008 14:11:05
1
0
How to run executable at end of Setup Project?
I have a Visual Studio Setup Project that I use to install a fairly simple WinForms application. At the end of the install I have a custom user interface page that shows a single check box which asks the user if they want to run the application. I've seen other installers do this quite often. But I cannot find a way to...
winforms
setup
null
null
null
null
open
How to run executable at end of Setup Project? === I have a Visual Studio Setup Project that I use to install a fairly simple WinForms application. At the end of the install I have a custom user interface page that shows a single check box which asks the user if they want to run the application. I've seen other instal...
0
60,569
09/13/2008 14:30:08
5,304
09/09/2008 00:22:24
355
11
How do I create an in-memory Handle in haskell?
I want something that looks like a file Handle but is really backed by an in-memory buffer to use for IO redirects. How can I do this?
file-io
io
haskell
null
null
null
open
How do I create an in-memory Handle in haskell? === I want something that looks like a file Handle but is really backed by an in-memory buffer to use for IO redirects. How can I do this?
0
60,570
09/13/2008 14:30:29
445,087
09/02/2008 17:25:48
451
13
Usage of the "PIML" Idiom
Backgrounder: The PIML Idiom is a technique for implementation hiding in which a public class wraps a structure or class that cannot be seen outside the library the public class is part of. This hides internal implementation details and data from the user of the library. When implementing the this idiom why wo...
c++
oop
opague-pointer
pimpl-idiom
information-hiding
null
open
Usage of the "PIML" Idiom === Backgrounder: The PIML Idiom is a technique for implementation hiding in which a public class wraps a structure or class that cannot be seen outside the library the public class is part of. This hides internal implementation details and data from the user of the library. When imp...
0
60,573
09/13/2008 14:40:21
4,653
09/05/2008 00:53:33
13
1
XmlSerializer - There was an error reflecting type
Using csharp Dotnet 2.0, I have a composite data class that does have the [Serializable] attribute on it. I am creating an XMLSerializer class and passing that into the constructor: XmlSerializer serializer = new XmlSerializer(typeof(DataClass)); I am getting an exception saying: **There was an error reflect...
c#
xml
serialization
null
null
null
open
XmlSerializer - There was an error reflecting type === Using csharp Dotnet 2.0, I have a composite data class that does have the [Serializable] attribute on it. I am creating an XMLSerializer class and passing that into the constructor: XmlSerializer serializer = new XmlSerializer(typeof(DataClass)); I am g...
0
60,585
09/13/2008 14:57:45
2,581
08/23/2008 04:37:51
81
7
PHP Forms-Based Authentication on Windows using Local User Accounts
I'm running PHP, Apache, and Windows. I do not have a domain setup, so I would like my website's forms-based authentication to use the local user accounts database built in to Windows (I think it's called SAM). I know that if Active Directory is setup, you can use the PHP LDAP module to connect and authenticate in ...
php
windows
apache
authentication
sam
null
open
PHP Forms-Based Authentication on Windows using Local User Accounts === I'm running PHP, Apache, and Windows. I do not have a domain setup, so I would like my website's forms-based authentication to use the local user accounts database built in to Windows (I think it's called SAM). I know that if Active Directory ...
0
60,590
09/13/2008 15:00:28
4,376
09/03/2008 09:30:40
142
12
Best way to initiate a download?
On a PHP-based web site, I want to send users a download package after they have filled out a short form. The site-initiated download should be similar to sites like download.com, which say "your download will begin in a moment." A couple of possible approaches I know about, and browser compatibility (based on a qui...
download
php
javascript
null
null
null
open
Best way to initiate a download? === On a PHP-based web site, I want to send users a download package after they have filled out a short form. The site-initiated download should be similar to sites like download.com, which say "your download will begin in a moment." A couple of possible approaches I know about, and...
0
9,944,247
03/30/2012 13:47:26
220,255
11/27/2009 21:29:40
492
15
reportlab ValueError: Invalid color value 'initial'
ReportLab/xhtml2pdf have worked perfectly until now when it crashes at this style bit in HTML: <p style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-family: Ubuntu-R; font-size: small; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Done:</p> with this error: ...
python
reportlab
xhtml2pdf
null
null
null
open
reportlab ValueError: Invalid color value 'initial' === ReportLab/xhtml2pdf have worked perfectly until now when it crashes at this style bit in HTML: <p style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-family: Ubuntu-R; font-size: small; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;...
0
9,944,150
03/30/2012 13:41:55
497,567
11/04/2010 18:23:44
310
10
Entity framework data missing
I have tables linked by FK, I query on the first table using entity framework. I expected to be able to do the following <table1>.<table2> in .NET Is this not the case? How would I get the whole chain of tables available to me by querying on the first table?
.net
entity-framework
null
null
null
null
open
Entity framework data missing === I have tables linked by FK, I query on the first table using entity framework. I expected to be able to do the following <table1>.<table2> in .NET Is this not the case? How would I get the whole chain of tables available to me by querying on the first table?
0
9,944,254
03/30/2012 13:48:00
29,119
10/17/2008 21:58:53
442
4
Collection data not appearing in models after being posted. (Includes collections of collections.)
I have a PersonEditorModel that contains a list of people that I want represented in the editor. I have a collection of Person objects that contains a collection of Address objects. I want to render text boxes for all of these so that the user can edit names and address associated with those names. class Person...
c#
asp.net-mvc
asp.net-mvc-3
mvc
null
null
open
Collection data not appearing in models after being posted. (Includes collections of collections.) === I have a PersonEditorModel that contains a list of people that I want represented in the editor. I have a collection of Person objects that contains a collection of Address objects. I want to render text boxes for al...
0
9,944,256
03/30/2012 13:48:03
438,309
09/02/2010 19:15:08
15
2
Selenium selectWindow does not find window opened with openWindow
in Selenium IDE on FireFox 11, I use openWindow | ${myURL} | receiverWindow selectWindow | receiverWindow and I get [info] Executing: |selectWindow | receiverWindow | | [debug] Command found, going to execute selectWindow [debug] getWindowByName(receiverWindow) [debug] getWindowNam...
selenium
selenium-ide
null
null
null
null
open
Selenium selectWindow does not find window opened with openWindow === in Selenium IDE on FireFox 11, I use openWindow | ${myURL} | receiverWindow selectWindow | receiverWindow and I get [info] Executing: |selectWindow | receiverWindow | | [debug] Command found, going to execute selectWindow...
0
9,944,266
03/30/2012 13:48:32
639,517
03/01/2011 14:37:56
18
2
How to change tag values with Greasemonkey
I have this wonderful iFrame that has wonkey dimensions that I want to change to something useful on load. <iframe id="iWork" width="640px" height="530px" /> I've tried googling around and found that the following should work, but it does not seem to do anything: var query = document.querySelector("#i...
javascript
greasemonkey
userscripts
null
null
null
open
How to change tag values with Greasemonkey === I have this wonderful iFrame that has wonkey dimensions that I want to change to something useful on load. <iframe id="iWork" width="640px" height="530px" /> I've tried googling around and found that the following should work, but it does not seem to do anythin...
0
9,944,272
03/30/2012 13:48:54
1,026,137
11/02/2011 17:09:17
1
0
having a minor issue with this javascript+ajax
am trying to translate information, when i use the following code, it runs successfully, as i have given the textarea information in prior <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang...
javascript
html
ajax
xhtml
textarea
null
open
having a minor issue with this javascript+ajax === am trying to translate information, when i use the following code, it runs successfully, as i have given the textarea information in prior <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> ...
0
9,944,274
03/30/2012 13:48:58
619,570
02/16/2011 11:51:14
1,234
12
boost serialize and std::shared_ptr
I Have a object which the following field : boost::unordered_map<std::string, std::shared_ptr<Foo> > m_liste_; I would like to serialize it, but it seems std::shared_ptr can't be serialized in a simple manner anyone have a solution ?
c++
boost
null
null
null
null
open
boost serialize and std::shared_ptr === I Have a object which the following field : boost::unordered_map<std::string, std::shared_ptr<Foo> > m_liste_; I would like to serialize it, but it seems std::shared_ptr can't be serialized in a simple manner anyone have a solution ?
0
60,609
09/13/2008 15:21:53
5,182
09/08/2008 11:20:40
322
11
Automate Safari web browser using c# on Windows
I wondered if anyone had successfully managed, or knew how to automate the Safari web browser on the Windows platform. Ideally I would like to automate Safari in a similar way to using [mshtml](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa741317.aspx) for Internet Explorer. Failing that a way to inject javascript into ...
.net
automation
safari
watin
null
null
open
Automate Safari web browser using c# on Windows === I wondered if anyone had successfully managed, or knew how to automate the Safari web browser on the Windows platform. Ideally I would like to automate Safari in a similar way to using [mshtml](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa741317.aspx) for Internet Ex...
0
60,620
09/13/2008 15:38:01
123
08/02/2008 08:01:26
1,845
107
Silverlight development..
How does one start develop in Silverlight? Does one need a new IDE? or Visual studio will support?
silverlight
ide
null
null
null
null
open
Silverlight development.. === How does one start develop in Silverlight? Does one need a new IDE? or Visual studio will support?
0
60,641
09/13/2008 16:02:07
5,252
09/08/2008 17:54:32
115
2
How to replace WinAPI functions calls in the MS VC++ project with my own implementation (name and parametrs set are the same)?
I need to replace all WinAPI calls of the - CreateFile, - ReadFile, - SetFilePointer, - CloseHandle with my own implementation (which use low-level file reading via Bluetooth). The code, where functions will be replaced, is Video File Player and it already works with the regular hdd files. It is also ne...
c++
winapi
visual-c++
null
null
null
open
How to replace WinAPI functions calls in the MS VC++ project with my own implementation (name and parametrs set are the same)? === I need to replace all WinAPI calls of the - CreateFile, - ReadFile, - SetFilePointer, - CloseHandle with my own implementation (which use low-level file reading via Bluetooth)...
0
60,645
09/13/2008 16:04:51
3,923
08/31/2008 22:22:32
13
3
Overlapped I/O on anonymous pipe
Is it possible to use overlapped I/O with an anonymous pipe? CreatePipe() does not have any way of specifying FILE\_FLAG\_OVERLAPPED, so I assume ReadFile() will block, even if I supply an OVERLAPPED-structure.
winapi
pipes
null
null
null
null
open
Overlapped I/O on anonymous pipe === Is it possible to use overlapped I/O with an anonymous pipe? CreatePipe() does not have any way of specifying FILE\_FLAG\_OVERLAPPED, so I assume ReadFile() will block, even if I supply an OVERLAPPED-structure.
0
60,648
09/13/2008 16:08:31
1,463
08/15/2008 17:26:44
490
34
How can I tell if I have an open relay?
I'm trying to work out if I have an open relay on my server. How do I do that? I've tried http://www.abuse.net/relay.html and it reports: Hmmn, at first glance, host appeared to accept a message for relay. THIS MAY OR MAY NOT MEAN THAT IT'S AN OPEN RELAY. Some systems appear to accept relay mail, but then re...
smtp
null
null
null
null
null
open
How can I tell if I have an open relay? === I'm trying to work out if I have an open relay on my server. How do I do that? I've tried http://www.abuse.net/relay.html and it reports: Hmmn, at first glance, host appeared to accept a message for relay. THIS MAY OR MAY NOT MEAN THAT IT'S AN OPEN RELAY. Some sys...
0
60,649
09/13/2008 16:10:34
1,304
08/14/2008 13:19:08
163
12
cross platform IPC
I'm looking for suggestions on possible IPC mechanisms that are: - **cross platform** (WIN32 and Linux at least) - Simple to implement in **C++** as well as the **most common scripting languages** (perl, ruby python etc). - Finally, **simple to use** from a programming point of view! What are my options? I'm...
c++
python
linux
crossplatform
ipc
null
open
cross platform IPC === I'm looking for suggestions on possible IPC mechanisms that are: - **cross platform** (WIN32 and Linux at least) - Simple to implement in **C++** as well as the **most common scripting languages** (perl, ruby python etc). - Finally, **simple to use** from a programming point of view! ...
0
60,650
09/13/2008 16:11:02
4,849
09/06/2008 00:06:08
11
1
ASP.NET - Is it possible to trigger a postback from server code?
Is it possible to to programmatically trigger a postback from server code in ASP.NET? I know that it is possible to do a Response.Redirect or Server.Transfer to redirect to a page, but is there a way to trigger a postback to the same page in server code (_i.e._ without using javascript trickery to submit a form)?
asp.net
postback
null
null
null
null
open
ASP.NET - Is it possible to trigger a postback from server code? === Is it possible to to programmatically trigger a postback from server code in ASP.NET? I know that it is possible to do a Response.Redirect or Server.Transfer to redirect to a page, but is there a way to trigger a postback to the same page in server ...
0
60,652
09/13/2008 16:11:31
4,653
09/05/2008 00:53:33
18
1
Common memory optimization . .
What are the most common memory optimizations in csharp, dotnet 2.0. Wanted to see if there common things that people may not be doing by default in winform apps . .
c#
optimization
memory-management
null
null
null
open
Common memory optimization . . === What are the most common memory optimizations in csharp, dotnet 2.0. Wanted to see if there common things that people may not be doing by default in winform apps . .
0
60,653
09/13/2008 16:13:29
4,240
09/02/2008 13:51:18
84
5
Is Global Memory Initialized in C++
And if so, how?
c++
memory
memory-management
null
null
null
open
Is Global Memory Initialized in C++ === And if so, how?
0
60,658
09/13/2008 16:18:01
4,240
09/02/2008 13:51:18
89
5
Rails Model, View, Controller, or Helpler? Wherefore Art Thou Logic
In Ruby on Rails Development (or MVC in general), what quick rule should I follow as to where to put logic. Please answer in the affirmative - With _Do put this here_, rather than _Don't put that there_.
ruby
ruby-on-rails
mvc
null
null
null
open
Rails Model, View, Controller, or Helpler? Wherefore Art Thou Logic === In Ruby on Rails Development (or MVC in general), what quick rule should I follow as to where to put logic. Please answer in the affirmative - With _Do put this here_, rather than _Don't put that there_.
0
60,664
09/13/2008 16:22:43
2,138
08/20/2008 14:23:45
127
10
Is it possible to display the entity &#8659; in IE6
is it possible to display &#8659; entity in ie6? It is being display in every browser but not IE 6.I am writing markup such as: <span>&#8659\;</span> // Not that the ; is escaped to show the entity
internet-explorer-6
null
null
null
null
null
open
Is it possible to display the entity &#8659; in IE6 === is it possible to display &#8659; entity in ie6? It is being display in every browser but not IE 6.I am writing markup such as: <span>&#8659\;</span> // Not that the ; is escaped to show the entity
0
60,672
09/13/2008 16:30:26
1,647
08/17/2008 18:32:33
83
11
IIS Integrated Request Processing Pipeline -- Modify Request
I want to implement an ISAPI filter like feature using HttpModule in IIS7 running under IIS Integrated Request Processing Pipeline mode. The goal is to look at the incoming request at the Web Server level, and inject some custom HttpHeaders into the request. (for ex: HTTP\_EAUTH\_ID) And later in the page lifecyc...
c#
asp.net
iis7
null
null
null
open
IIS Integrated Request Processing Pipeline -- Modify Request === I want to implement an ISAPI filter like feature using HttpModule in IIS7 running under IIS Integrated Request Processing Pipeline mode. The goal is to look at the incoming request at the Web Server level, and inject some custom HttpHeaders into the r...
0
60,673
09/13/2008 16:30:50
1,304
08/14/2008 13:19:08
163
12
Guidelines to improve your code
What guidelines do you follow to improve the general quality of your code? Many people have rules about how to write C++ code that (supposedly) make it harder to make mistakes. I've seen people _insist_ that every `if` statement is followed by a brace block (`{...}`). I'm interested in what guidelines other people f...
c++
guidelines
null
null
null
null
open
Guidelines to improve your code === What guidelines do you follow to improve the general quality of your code? Many people have rules about how to write C++ code that (supposedly) make it harder to make mistakes. I've seen people _insist_ that every `if` statement is followed by a brace block (`{...}`). I'm interes...
0
60,680
09/13/2008 16:42:38
4,321
09/02/2008 20:27:30
11
1
How do I write a python HTTP server to listen on multiple ports?
I'm writing a small web server in Python, using BaseHTTPServer and a custom subclass of BaseHTTPServer.BaseHTTPRequestHandler. Is it possible to make this listen on more than one port? What I'm doing now: class MyRequestHandler(BaseHTTPServer.BaseHTTPRequestHandler): def doGET [...] class...
python
null
null
null
null
null
open
How do I write a python HTTP server to listen on multiple ports? === I'm writing a small web server in Python, using BaseHTTPServer and a custom subclass of BaseHTTPServer.BaseHTTPRequestHandler. Is it possible to make this listen on more than one port? What I'm doing now: class MyRequestHandler(BaseHTTPServ...
0
60,683
09/13/2008 16:51:31
4,653
09/05/2008 00:53:33
20
1
Checkbox in listview control
Can you have a multicolumn listview control where one of the columns is a checkbox? Example code or links would be greatly appreciated.
c#
gui
null
null
null
null
open
Checkbox in listview control === Can you have a multicolumn listview control where one of the columns is a checkbox? Example code or links would be greatly appreciated.
0
60,684
09/13/2008 16:53:41
6,103
09/12/2008 12:33:13
1
0
Deleting lines of code in a text editor
This question is about how you use text editors in general. I’m looking for the best way to _delete_ a plurality of lines of code (no intent to patent it:) This extends to _transposing_ lines, i.e. deleting and adding them somewhere else. Most importantly, I don’t want to be creating any blank lines that I have to de...
text-editor
visual-studio
newline
null
null
null
open
Deleting lines of code in a text editor === This question is about how you use text editors in general. I’m looking for the best way to _delete_ a plurality of lines of code (no intent to patent it:) This extends to _transposing_ lines, i.e. deleting and adding them somewhere else. Most importantly, I don’t want to ...
0
60,685
09/13/2008 16:53:57
1,304
08/14/2008 13:19:08
168
12
improve my python regex!
What follows is a regular expression I have written to match multi-line pre-processor macros in C / C++ code. I'm by no means a regular expressions guru, so I'd welcome any advice on how I can make this better. Here's the regex: <pre>^\s*#define(.*\\\n)+[\S]+(?!\\)</pre> It should match all of this: <pre> ...
python
regex
null
null
null
null
open
improve my python regex! === What follows is a regular expression I have written to match multi-line pre-processor macros in C / C++ code. I'm by no means a regular expressions guru, so I'd welcome any advice on how I can make this better. Here's the regex: <pre>^\s*#define(.*\\\n)+[\S]+(?!\\)</pre> It should...
0
60,724
09/13/2008 17:47:44
20
08/01/2008 12:09:11
340
19
PayPal versus Amazon Honor System
I'm currently planning to integrate a donation system into a web page for a project that I manage. Currently, there are two services I'm looking at using - PayPal and Amazon Honor System. I want the system to be as easy-to-use as possible - basically, if people choose to donate, I'd like them to have to do so in as ...
donations
recommendations
null
null
null
null
open
PayPal versus Amazon Honor System === I'm currently planning to integrate a donation system into a web page for a project that I manage. Currently, there are two services I'm looking at using - PayPal and Amazon Honor System. I want the system to be as easy-to-use as possible - basically, if people choose to donate...
0
60,736
09/13/2008 18:00:42
4,120
09/01/2008 20:58:46
116
3
How to setup a Subversion (SVN) server on GNU/Linux - Ubuntu
I have a laptop running Ubuntu that I would like to act as a Subversion server. Both for myself to commit to locally, and for others remotely. What are the steps required to get this working? Please include steps to: * get and configure Apache, and necessary modules (I know there are other ways to create a SVN serve...
svn
ubuntu
debian
subversion
gnulinux
null
open
How to setup a Subversion (SVN) server on GNU/Linux - Ubuntu === I have a laptop running Ubuntu that I would like to act as a Subversion server. Both for myself to commit to locally, and for others remotely. What are the steps required to get this working? Please include steps to: * get and configure Apache, and ne...
0
60,740
09/13/2008 18:08:22
3,747
08/30/2008 14:33:59
328
27
Which jQuery plugin should be used to fix the IE6 PNG transparency issue?
Is there an IE6/PNG fix that is officially developed by the jQuery team? If not which of the available plugins should I use?
jquery
png
null
null
null
null
open
Which jQuery plugin should be used to fix the IE6 PNG transparency issue? === Is there an IE6/PNG fix that is officially developed by the jQuery team? If not which of the available plugins should I use?
0
60,751
09/13/2008 18:20:36
6,266
09/13/2008 12:51:36
28
1
c++ Having multiple graphics options
Currently my app uses just Direct3D9 for graphics, however in the future I' m planning to extend this to D3D10 and possibly OpenGL. The question is how can I do this in a tidy way? At present there are various Render methods in my code void Render(boost::function<void()> &Call) { D3dDevice->Begi...
c++
graphics
null
null
null
null
open
c++ Having multiple graphics options === Currently my app uses just Direct3D9 for graphics, however in the future I' m planning to extend this to D3D10 and possibly OpenGL. The question is how can I do this in a tidy way? At present there are various Render methods in my code void Render(boost::function<void...
0
60,757
09/13/2008 18:34:58
3,153
08/27/2008 02:45:05
1,078
41
Best way to handle user account authentication and passwords
What is the best way to handle user account management in a system, without having your employees who have access to a database, to have access to the accounts. Examples: 1. Storing username/password in the database. This is a bad idea because anyone that has access to a database can see the username and passwo...
security
database-design
authentication
authorization
null
null
open
Best way to handle user account authentication and passwords === What is the best way to handle user account management in a system, without having your employees who have access to a database, to have access to the accounts. Examples: 1. Storing username/password in the database. This is a bad idea because an...
0
60,763
09/13/2008 18:48:13
573
08/06/2008 21:00:42
670
28
Learning kernel hacking and embedded development at home?
I was always attracted to the world of kernel hacking and embedded systems. Has anyone got good tutorials (+easily available hardware) on starting to mess with such stuff? Something like kits for writing drivers etc, which come with good documentation and are affordable? Thanks!
linux
kernel
null
null
null
null
open
Learning kernel hacking and embedded development at home? === I was always attracted to the world of kernel hacking and embedded systems. Has anyone got good tutorials (+easily available hardware) on starting to mess with such stuff? Something like kits for writing drivers etc, which come with good documentation...
0
60,764
09/13/2008 18:48:19
2,443
08/22/2008 10:53:30
818
41
How should I load Jars dynamically at runtime?
Why is it so hard to do this in Java? If you want to have any kind of module system you need to be able to load jars dynamically. I'm told there's a way of doing it by writing your own ClassLoader, but that's a lot of work for something that should (in my mind at least) be as easy as calling a method with a jar file ...
java
jar
null
null
null
null
open
How should I load Jars dynamically at runtime? === Why is it so hard to do this in Java? If you want to have any kind of module system you need to be able to load jars dynamically. I'm told there's a way of doing it by writing your own ClassLoader, but that's a lot of work for something that should (in my mind at le...
0
60,768
09/13/2008 18:53:25
5,189
09/08/2008 11:44:07
166
10
Unable to load System.Datal.Linq.dll for CodeDom
I am trying to dynamicly compile code using CodeDom. I can load other assemblies, but I cannot load System.Data.Linq.dll. I get an error: Metadata file 'System.Data.Linq.dll' could not be found My code looks like: CompilerParameters compilerParams = new CompilerParameters(); compilerParams.CompilerOp...
c#
codedom
null
null
null
null
open
Unable to load System.Datal.Linq.dll for CodeDom === I am trying to dynamicly compile code using CodeDom. I can load other assemblies, but I cannot load System.Data.Linq.dll. I get an error: Metadata file 'System.Data.Linq.dll' could not be found My code looks like: CompilerParameters compilerParams = ne...
0
60,772
09/13/2008 18:56:49
3,827
08/31/2008 04:42:17
790
55
Is help file (or user manual) dead?
Back in the days of Unix, you couldn't even [close a software][1] without reading the man page first. Then came Mac and Windows with consistent menu layout and keyboard shortcuts, but you still saw paper user manuals shipped in the shrinkwrap box, which described each and every single operation possible in the app. Aft...
gui
language-agnostic
null
null
null
null
open
Is help file (or user manual) dead? === Back in the days of Unix, you couldn't even [close a software][1] without reading the man page first. Then came Mac and Windows with consistent menu layout and keyboard shortcuts, but you still saw paper user manuals shipped in the shrinkwrap box, which described each and every ...
0
60,779
09/13/2008 19:09:01
137
08/02/2008 10:46:12
2,278
122
How do you do fuzzy searches using bound parameters in PDO?
Trying to do this sort of thing... WHERE username LIKE '%$str%' ...but using bound parameters to prepared statements in PDO. e.g.: $query = $db->prepare("select * from comments where comment like :search"); $query->bindParam(':search', $str); $query->execute(); I've tried numerous permutat...
php
sql
pdo
null
null
null
open
How do you do fuzzy searches using bound parameters in PDO? === Trying to do this sort of thing... WHERE username LIKE '%$str%' ...but using bound parameters to prepared statements in PDO. e.g.: $query = $db->prepare("select * from comments where comment like :search"); $query->bindParam(':search...
0
60,785
09/13/2008 19:24:13
44,972
09/02/2008 10:00:56
35
1
How can I show a grey transparent overlay in C#
It should overlay other process which are not owned by the application doing the overlay.
c#
null
null
null
null
null
open
How can I show a grey transparent overlay in C# === It should overlay other process which are not owned by the application doing the overlay.
0
60,788
09/13/2008 19:31:15
44,972
09/02/2008 10:00:56
35
1
How can I listen in on shortcuts when the app is the task bar in C#
An example of an app that does this is [Enso][1], it pops up when you press the caps lock. [1]: http://www.humanized.com/enso/
c#
keyboard-shortcuts
null
null
null
null
open
How can I listen in on shortcuts when the app is the task bar in C# === An example of an app that does this is [Enso][1], it pops up when you press the caps lock. [1]: http://www.humanized.com/enso/
0
60,793
09/13/2008 19:43:17
4,541
09/04/2008 17:37:04
177
3
NInject vs. StructureMap etc...
Does anyone have any good suggestions around IoC/DI frameworks? I'm looking into them a bit, but since IoC is new to me I'm looking for pointers on what to check out first.
inversion-of-control
structuremap
ninject
null
null
07/25/2012 14:05:03
not constructive
NInject vs. StructureMap etc... === Does anyone have any good suggestions around IoC/DI frameworks? I'm looking into them a bit, but since IoC is new to me I'm looking for pointers on what to check out first.
4
60,794
09/13/2008 19:43:26
6,264
09/13/2008 12:34:05
1
3
Scriptaculous Ajax.Autocompleter extra functionality in LI
I'm using the Ajax.Autocompleter class from the Prototype/Scriptaculous library which calls an ASP.NET WebHandler which creates an unordered list with list items that contain suggestions. Now I'm working on a page where you can add suggestions to a 'stop words' table, which means that if they occur in the table, the...
javascript
prototype
scriptaculous
autocomplete
null
null
open
Scriptaculous Ajax.Autocompleter extra functionality in LI === I'm using the Ajax.Autocompleter class from the Prototype/Scriptaculous library which calls an ASP.NET WebHandler which creates an unordered list with list items that contain suggestions. Now I'm working on a page where you can add suggestions to a 'sto...
0
60,800
09/13/2008 19:51:17
6,238
09/13/2008 05:55:39
1
1
Installing Curl IDE/RTE on AMD processors
Trying to move my development environment to Linux. And new to Curl. Can't get it to install the IDE & RTE packages on an AMD HP PC running Ubuntu x64. I tried to install the Debian package via the package installer and get "Error: Wrong architecture - i386". Tried using the --force-architecture switch but it errors o...
ide
curl
amd
null
null
null
open
Installing Curl IDE/RTE on AMD processors === Trying to move my development environment to Linux. And new to Curl. Can't get it to install the IDE & RTE packages on an AMD HP PC running Ubuntu x64. I tried to install the Debian package via the package installer and get "Error: Wrong architecture - i386". Tried using t...
0
60,802
09/13/2008 19:55:00
2,595
08/23/2008 12:52:27
18
10
Linq to NHibernate multiple OrderBy calls
I'm having trouble ordering by more than one field in my Linq to NHibernate query. Does anyone either know what might be wrong or if there is a work around? Thanks! Rob Code: IQueryable<AgendaItem> items = _agendaRepository.GetAgendaItems(location) .Where(item => item.Minutes.Contains(query) || ...
linq-to-nhibernate
null
null
null
null
null
open
Linq to NHibernate multiple OrderBy calls === I'm having trouble ordering by more than one field in my Linq to NHibernate query. Does anyone either know what might be wrong or if there is a work around? Thanks! Rob Code: IQueryable<AgendaItem> items = _agendaRepository.GetAgendaItems(location) ...
0
60,805
09/13/2008 19:58:02
1,448
08/15/2008 16:16:35
384
23
Getting random row through SQLAlchemy
How do I select a(or some) random row(s) from a table using SQLAlchemy?
python
sql
database
sqlalchemy
null
null
open
Getting random row through SQLAlchemy === How do I select a(or some) random row(s) from a table using SQLAlchemy?
0
60,816
09/13/2008 20:11:11
44,972
09/02/2008 10:00:56
35
1
Whats a good bloging system to setup with a domain.
It has to allow for hosting additional files like .exe . I also really like the design for blog.stackoverflow.com, what does Jeff use?
blogs
null
null
null
null
12/12/2011 17:19:56
off topic
Whats a good bloging system to setup with a domain. === It has to allow for hosting additional files like .exe . I also really like the design for blog.stackoverflow.com, what does Jeff use?
2
60,820
09/13/2008 20:12:51
6,301
09/13/2008 20:12:50
1
0
Find out how much memory is being used by an object in C#?
Does anyone know of a way to find out how much memory an instance of an object is taking? For example, if I have an instance of the following object: TestClass tc = new TestClass(); Is there a way to find out how much memory the instance "tc" is taking? The reason for asking, is that although C# has built i...
c#
performance
memory
profiler
null
null
open
Find out how much memory is being used by an object in C#? === Does anyone know of a way to find out how much memory an instance of an object is taking? For example, if I have an instance of the following object: TestClass tc = new TestClass(); Is there a way to find out how much memory the instance "tc" is t...
0
60,822
09/13/2008 20:15:20
1,624
08/17/2008 16:13:30
6
2
Can anyone recommend a Silverlight 2 book?
Even though Silverlight2 is still in it's infancy, can anyone recommend a book to get started with? One that has more of a developer focus than a designer one?
silverlight
null
null
null
null
06/12/2012 11:47:16
not constructive
Can anyone recommend a Silverlight 2 book? === Even though Silverlight2 is still in it's infancy, can anyone recommend a book to get started with? One that has more of a developer focus than a designer one?
4
60,823
09/13/2008 20:18:20
123
08/02/2008 08:01:26
1,885
107
Any tool similar to Hyperterminal application?
> HyperTerminal is a program that you can use to connect to other > computers, Telnet sites, bulletin > board systems (BBSs), online services, > and host computers, using either your > modem, a null modem cable or Ethernet > connection. But My main usage of Hyperterminal is to communicate with hardware through ...
windows-vista
communication
virtual-com-port
hyperterminal
null
null
open
Any tool similar to Hyperterminal application? === > HyperTerminal is a program that you can use to connect to other > computers, Telnet sites, bulletin > board systems (BBSs), online services, > and host computers, using either your > modem, a null modem cable or Ethernet > connection. But My main usage of Hy...
0
60,825
09/13/2008 20:19:38
1,090
08/12/2008 11:16:17
65
5
international characters in Javascript
I am working on a web application, where I transfer data from the server to the browser in XML. Since I'm danish, I quickly run into problems with the characters æøå. I know that in html, I use the "&aelig;&oslash;&aring;" for æøå. however, as soon as the chars pass through javascript, I get black boxes with "...
javascript
internationalization
character-encoding
null
null
null
open
international characters in Javascript === I am working on a web application, where I transfer data from the server to the browser in XML. Since I'm danish, I quickly run into problems with the characters æøå. I know that in html, I use the "&aelig;&oslash;&aring;" for æøå. however, as soon as the chars pass ...
0
60,830
09/13/2008 20:25:07
123
08/02/2008 08:01:26
1,885
107
What is wrong with using inline functions?
While it would be very convenient to use inline functions at some situations, Are there any drawbacks with inline functions?
c++
interview-questions
inline
null
null
null
open
What is wrong with using inline functions? === While it would be very convenient to use inline functions at some situations, Are there any drawbacks with inline functions?
0
60,848
09/13/2008 20:38:05
4,883
09/06/2008 10:24:59
858
8
How do you retrieve items from a dictionary in the order that they're inserted?
Is it possible to retrieve items from a Python dictionary in the order that they were inserted?
python
null
null
null
null
null
open
How do you retrieve items from a dictionary in the order that they're inserted? === Is it possible to retrieve items from a Python dictionary in the order that they were inserted?
0
60,857
09/13/2008 20:43:19
1,050
08/11/2008 21:06:09
63
6
mod_rewrite equivalent for IIS 7.0
Is there a mod_rewrite equivalent for IIS 7.0 that's a) more or less complete b) suitable for a production environment, i.e. dependable/secure
iis
mod-rewrite
null
null
null
null
open
mod_rewrite equivalent for IIS 7.0 === Is there a mod_rewrite equivalent for IIS 7.0 that's a) more or less complete b) suitable for a production environment, i.e. dependable/secure
0
60,859
09/13/2008 20:46:22
981
08/11/2008 12:08:30
23
1
Recomendations for an FTP Server with and API? COM or .NET API prefered but open to anything.
I am looking for an FTP Server that has a decent API. It would be great if I could code using .NET Framework. I am currently using Secure FTP from GlobalSCAPE but I have had less than plesant experience working with it.
c#
.net
api
ftp
null
null
open
Recomendations for an FTP Server with and API? COM or .NET API prefered but open to anything. === I am looking for an FTP Server that has a decent API. It would be great if I could code using .NET Framework. I am currently using Secure FTP from GlobalSCAPE but I have had less than plesant experience working with it.
0
60,871
09/13/2008 21:04:08
2,958
08/26/2008 08:58:45
78
6
How to solve Memory Fragmentation
We've occasionally been getting problems whereby our long-running server processes (running on Windows Server 2003) have thrown an exception due to a memory allocation failure. Our suspicion is these allocations are failing due to memory fragmentation. Therefore, we've been looking at some alternative memory alloca...
c++
windows
memory
null
null
null
open
How to solve Memory Fragmentation === We've occasionally been getting problems whereby our long-running server processes (running on Windows Server 2003) have thrown an exception due to a memory allocation failure. Our suspicion is these allocations are failing due to memory fragmentation. Therefore, we've been lo...
0