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    JSP: How would I do this?

    As my last post, I'm used to PHP and done hardly any Java/JSP, so please forgive my ignorance. I'm wanting to check if a GET parameter exists, and assign that value to a string if it does or doesn't. Basically I want it so that the following actions happen: page.jsp?t=helloworld String...
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    FTP scripting on unix?

    I'm trying to learn how to create a script that can SFTP into a server, issue chmod all directories in 1 specific main directory, and then chmod 1 file (same name across all dir's) in each directory of the main directory. This would be executed manually by a user possibly without shell access...
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    Do you get weird looks in public when playing DS or PSP?

    So I saw this article over at Modojo about one of their staff complaining about how people give him weird looks in public when he's playing his DS or PSP and I know exactly what he's talking about! I regularly play my DS while on the bus ride to and from class or while waiting for the bus and...
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    Security app to restrict website access?

    I would like to find an app that restricts website access to only sites specified on a given list (often called a whitelist) and may be temporarily bypassed with a password. Does anybody have suggestions on apps out there that meet this criteria, free or not? Thanks!
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    Live updated news of Sony pre-E3 press conference

    Text Here's a link to some media coverage that will literally be updated live minute-by-minute from one of the site's writers sitting in on the conference. Should be interesting to see what Sony has in store :) EDIT: Conference should be starting at about 8:00pm EDT
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    Is Guild Wars: Factions worth playing?

    Interview: Guild Wars Factions "The first free MMO has been a huge success. GameDaily sat down with Jeff Strain, co-founder of ArenaNet to discuss all things Guild Wars." I hadn't really played Guild Wars before and after reading this interview I'm kind of intrigued to try it. How is it...
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    March 3-5 Weekend Demos

    Here's some new games to check out over the weekend! _________________________________________ WarPath Download WarPath Demo Screenshots Description: WarPath promises a unique single player experience as well as multiplayer modes by bringing the traditional twitch-heavy and action...
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    Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach Review + Screens

    Here's a public review for D&D Online from GameDaily. They rated it 4.5/5 but from the other thread sounds like it's not too hot. So I guess if you're sick of WoW try this out otherwise keep on leveling your 4th WoW character. Comes out either yesterday or next week, you'll have to ask...
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    Friend getting packeted by somebody intentionally, can we do anything?

    A friend and teammate of mine in an online multiplayer game has become the victim of intentional and malicous packeting by one or more people. His internet is fine until we start our official league matches, within minutes his ping is lagging out and he will time-out of the server. Within...
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    Since Revolution will play old games, hope these are on it

    As you may or may not know, Nintendo Revolution will have an online subscription-like service where people can download and play old NES/SNES/N64 games and they will run off the console. This site listed a bunch of games I totally forgot about that they are hoping will be on Revolution. Games...
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    Nintendo Revolution: Online subscription service to play old games

    His blog post: http://www.pkfire.com/?p=175 Be sure to read my follow-up comment that go into what type of pricing could be expected and why. Post comments on the blog or in this thread if you want.
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    So the president of the MPAA is speaking at my college Wednesday

    President of the MPAA, Dan Glickman, is giving a lecture at Kansas University on Wednesday, November 9. What are some questions we should drill him on if given the chance?
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    PHP: Alphabetic list printing with a twist

    Found a solution, and you guys are lazy
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    Grilling: Gas or Charcoal

    A family member has offered to buy me a grill for christmas. I've actually never used one much myself, so I'm wondering which would be best? Pros and cons of each maybe, or personal experiences? If grilling, I mostly like to eat hamburgers, hotdogs and steaks if that helps any :)
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    Online CD collection site?

    Post any you use or have heard of please :)
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    My bank puts their customers at risk online, surprised?

    I've been going back through my accounts and creating strong passwords, especially in places that contain money (ebay, paypal, etc.) to protect against unauthorized access. When trying to create one for my Online Banking account with my bank, it wouldn't let me use special characters in my...
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    Give me ideas for school design project

    I'm taking a design class and we have a small project where our professor asked us to "explore space" (meaning 3D space, not planets and stars!) where we can use any materials we want. It doesn't have to be abstract art (but can be but I'm looking for some ideas and inspiration for a small...
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    PHP: Converting non-unix compatible chars to underscores

    I'm wanting to write protection into my file upload script that takes $_FILES['uploaded_file']['name'] and converts non-unix characters (anything not alphanumeric, period, dash, or underscore) and replace the invalid character with an underscore. What is the best way to go about doing this?