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    Doing computer science and my dad keeps telling me im not going to get a job

    As someone graduating in CS (and I'll keep this simple): There are more opportunities, challenges, and hobbies than I know what to do with. If you cannot find a career in this field you are not trying hard enough.
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    Database Question

    awesome thank you! As a side note seeing as Im starting to push the limits of the w3 schools usefulness, do you have any resource recommendation for this kind of a thing. Part of my problem is that I do not know the database vocabulary very well. Thanks!
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    Database Question

    I want to use information from two tables to create a unique combination of data. Take this example using two tables, Foo and Boo. I want to combine both tables to generate a result set shown at the end. Thanks! I am using SQL Foo: ID | Name | 1 | Joe 2 | Bob Boo cID | Person A |...
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    Purchase XBOX 360 vs PS3

    Ya, when a friend let me use their xbox I noticed that I could only use the normal cable. Now does the ps3 support 7.1 over optical? Im leaning towards PS3 at this point. Only question now is whether buying used vs new makes any difference since I will need a bundle for the different addons...
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    Purchase XBOX 360 vs PS3

    I have something of a nice home-theater set up, but I really need something for playing HD movies. PS3 Very nice blueray player Some games XBOX360 Lots of games Can only purchase movies off of marketplace Gamewise I think I would be fine with either console since I would just get...
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    Bios Freezing

    Well when Im trying to get this going I am booting up with only one monitor, my mouse, and keyboard plugged in. The only thing I can do is to boot into the BIOS settings window. It just hangs when its printing hardware information on the screen. As for getting a PSU, I know mine is weak, but...
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    Bios Freezing

    Im running Q6600 2.4 GHz 2GB RAM 500GB HD 8800GT Nvidia card (dual monitor) Creative Titanium card. Its a WINTV-HVR 1600. The computer freezes the computer seems to be checking parts and then just stops. How do you update your bios?
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    Bios Freezing

    Installed a TV tuner card today and when it is in the PC will freeze at the first bios screen. I have a 300W power supply, which I admit I am stretching a bit. If anyone has any tips on the problem I'm all ears. Thanks
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    Creating a Server?

    Hello everyone, I am trying to develop some software for a server that can do the following: navigate a site, handle user IO, and run a simple javascript program. The problem is that I dont have a server (at least for another week), and I would like to develop code for the server and test it...
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    Win a ATI 4550

    Just a sweepstakes Blizzard and ATI/AMD are running for an ATI 4550. http://wow.winwithamd.com/inde...nk=L123065931129648733
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    Warcraft III cheat codes for PC , or Character Modifer Utility, for non-internet play

    I assume you are talking about warcraft 3?
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    C++ How to compile multiple classes?

    Include headers tell the preprocessor to put code from the specified file into the file the include stems from. In this case you are creating 2 separate declarations of the matrix4d struct. Its generally good practice to have separate interface (hpp file) and implementation (usually cpp files)...
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    Sending Controls to a I/O device

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to do this. I understand basic i/o concepts, but I have very little understanding in terms of how to apply them in a real computer. Im building a small robot that will move forward/backwards and turn left and right and...
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    Which is easier to read:

    I like to code using option #2 a lot myself for a variety of reasons. Mainly its easy to check for syntax errors in your code, and generally it gives a sense of code hierarchy that option 1 does not. IMO its like coding in sentences vs coding in bullet points. Your method may code fine, but when...
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    Matlab question about indices of arrays being vectors.

    The second gives you a scalar because you are asking for the value stored at a certain location of a matrix think: matrix(y, x) like a coordinate. The first gives you the a "vector" because you are asking for multiple components. In this case you are asking for the 1st element in the matrix 2...
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    4 GB SRAM

    I was wondering how much of a difference SRAM would make in comparison to the kinds of ram you can currently buy in market. Of course you would have to pay an arm and a leg for that much SRAM, but Im just curious.
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    Creative goes after driver modder

    Well then Id say thats trouble because the 90% will be the ones upgrading soon...
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    Creative goes after driver modder

    No costs? The time spent developing the software is an economic opportunity cost. He wasn't charging people for the software, but he was looking for at least a little compensation from people who benefited. Sure it was well well within Creatives right to issue a C&D but I think its clear that...
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    Beginning Programmer

    imo Python is one of the most powerful intuitive language to program.
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    Is Nvidia at it again with faking scores?

    You guys all need a tinfoil hat, this tells us NOTHING about the 3d rendering and EVERYTHING about exceptions that the drivers make when operating in various runtime environments. I imagine its a lot easier to label games/runtime environments by the .exe they NORMALLY run through as opposed to...
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    Buying a 1080 Screen

    Would this be a worthwhile investment for watching movies & pc/console gaming? Id like to buy something nice, but it's also going to be used. However, seeing as its a 1900x1280 resolution I dont know how well it will work as a monitor (I think Ill just keep my little one... or not) and how...
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    What's this I hear about Windows Live?

    Lol this has the potential for epic fail. The only reason people use the Xbox live service is that you're really forced into it. Before Xbox live existed I remember using gamespy (hooked xbox up to router and played multiplayer in Halo 1). Most people will just find alternate routes of playing...
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    10 Resolutions for PC Gaming

    I love steam. I love the fact that I can register my games online and I dont need to worry about carrying around a damn cdey/cd around with me. I was very happy when I discovered I could download full versions of the games I bought.
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    Whats the Big Deal w/ Oblivion?

    So I bought Oblivion recently and gave it a shot. First: I like the big open world I like the pretty graphics I like the amount of things to do BUT I hate the leveling system (counter intuitive and messy) I hate the combat system (compared to a M&B it seems surprisingly unpolished)...
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    New to programming

    Virtually no experience meaning none or taken another language course? im curious, which topics do the noobie courses cover that you havent had experience with?
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    100 bucks off BFG 8800 GTS OC 512MB

    Whats the difference between BFG and nVIDIA? damn this is a pretty good deal, but I think Ill have to pass just b/c of small PS in comp... besides I wont have time to play many games until summer UGH.
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    this is getting stupid =/ wont even get the paypal discount after 6 weeks
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    What would modern MMOs be like.....

    lol.................. ya... mmos wouldve been better because wed have DnL Mourning and Horizons to play! /gag
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    But has anyone actually gotten theirs shipped yet? Dell's stock system has to be the worst around. "In production" for an item thats pre-boxed should either be INSTOCK or OOS.
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    Has anyone's payment actually gone through? My status is still "pending" so unless it goes through in the next few days I think Ill have to cancel the order *cry*
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    GeForce 8800GT Best Prices / In-Stock Listing

    whats the difference between the xfx at newegg and the one shown for Dell? Is the Dell one just sold at stock speed while the newegg one comes OCed?
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    ya this is getting pretty nutty. I dont want to cancle the order tho until i know one way or the other.
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    lol if i found a buyer for the card for $400 i think i just might sell it.
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    Have to manually click to electronics and accessories. Which begs the question... which electronics and accessories OI
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    add is still displayed on the dell site http://www.dell.com/content/to...=dhs&~tab=1&~ck=anavml its the second orange box on the top (might need to scroll down a bit). so they can kiss my shiny metal ya if theyre note going to honor this.
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    this kinda reeks of illegal advertisement if theyre trying to pull a bait and switch =/
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    GeForce 8800GT Best Prices / In-Stock Listing

    dude I got it at Dell :)
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    even if its 12/11 ship date, we still get this offer dont we? It just has to be processed through paypal (ex you buy it) between the time right?
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    so to pay for this I just pay with paypal?> im confused with the whole sign in thing.
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    XFX 8800GT 512MB @ Dell for ~$200 shipped + tax

    Umm... the 293.35 w/ 20% off is 234.68 which is what I think this brings it down to. The savings is instant... unless Im mistaken?