From this thread: http://www.dev-archive.com/forum/showthread.php?t=416165why do ppl think C is oh so faster and better than C++?He didn't say that.He said that OO has an overhead.how is OOP in C++ slower than using other methods in C??Abstraction has an overhead.With experience, I've seen...

Characters in IT HellThe geek the geek knows everything there is to know about every single Windows patches ever come out. The geek is usually at the bottom of the hierarchy, not a lot of social skill, yet indispensable since he does all the real work around the place.Token female the IT industry...

Draw a picture of yourself using M$ Paintbrush. :wave:

HiI know this is quite a wird request, but ... :)Well, I am from Germany, and I suppose many guys here are from the USA, and seem to be native English speakers.I am studying computer science, and I am currently writing my resume / covering letter for a application abroad. I have done it as best as i...

what will you do if u can't understand the language the one that's taking to you?...

Yes you read the title right... Marvel are ending the Captain America comics with the assasination of the Captain..<br/> <br/> Read more here ( http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070307/ap_on_en_ot/captain_america)

Hi Folks,This thread is a platform where CG members who made it to the MVP Summit 2007 can share their experiences with others.The Summit is a platform that helps put (real) faces and personalities into those whom we know of in the form of Avataars and User Names!Keep visiting this thread to know th...

Hi,I don't know where else to moan and groan...My moaning and groaning is caused by the fact that I don't create the thread hightlighted below with blue text. At least, to the best of my knowledge, I don't create that thread. Oy.I think it's some type of phantom thread. It's...

OK, I love cricket!Who do you guys think is going to win My guess would be - Australia I'm a bit doubtful, yet hopeful for South Africa, they can do it IF they just keep a cool head.Even the West Indies who are known for upsets can do it.Pakistan India What are your thoughts :)...

I have a quick question about computer simulations. I'm doing a research paper for one of my computer courses about computer simulations. Does anyone know what the first computer simulation was that was used in the business world? Any answer and/or help on finding info on this would be greatly...

Hi.I recently got some cards from this website: http://david.bellot.free.fr/svg-cards/ ( http://david.bellot.free.fr/)They are covered by the LGPL. I have read the file over a few times, but I'm not a legal person and I really have no idea what all is going on. I tried emailing the author of that...

They removed Chit Chat from vbf.

Congratulations for your 4000 amazing posts! :thumb:<br/>Keep up the great work!

We bought a house about 6 months ago and I wanted to share it back then but I couldn't be bothered.Its in a very nice suburb, about 30 minutes drive to Sydney CBD (Clarification for Americans: where the opera house & harbour bridge is). The mortgage is crippling but its worth it as we love thi...

Okay who do you think will win the NCAA basketball tournament this year?

Had to notice this one! Subject: Fw: Warning ... There is a dangerous virus being passed around electronically, orally, and by hand. This virus is called Worm-Overload-Recreational-Killer (WORK).If you receive WORK from any of your colleagues, your boss, or anyone else via any means DO NOT TOUCH IT....

Hi,I am trying to track down a person who calls themself 'cosmo' on the Kluid.com forum. I have been talking to this person but now Kluid doesnt seem to be working, I need to get in touch with this person urgently!If you are on here cosmo or if anyone knows of them then please get in touch...

Anyone attending the CeBit? I'm here right now.

Hi there.I've been thinking about buying a new PC, but I need some advice.1) Should I go with 64 bit processors or should I stick with the 'good old' 32-bit? I've heard that 64 bit drivers are very rare at this moment and thus most hardware is not fully supported, especially if i...

I want to start a career as either a network administrator or a systems analyst, but i have no idea where to start or even how much or what kind of education i'll need in order to easily land a good job. i have a bachelors degree in communications and a very analytical mind as well as 7 years...

What is the difference between USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 and do you know some support them?

Hi All, <br/>Can any body help me in explaining with an example that how the type checking for Unions is performed in C and C++. as i m unable to get any proper link over the web regarding the topic.<br/>Thanks.

Heh. A friend at another company sent me this:They implement a time card which is available to every manager and then they say:What we are not tracking:* Vacation* Sick time* Adds up to 40 hours per week* Surfing the netand they also said verbally that the time cards were not going to be used for r...

Hi <br/>i am fahad khan....somebody can tell me the major difference in VB or VB.NET?<br/>Thanks

Hi, there!Does anybody know, how to resolve next trouble, when opera and IE place things with absolute offset atribute in tag to different places? :( How can I win it?Look it www.deskex.com (not ad, look and forget it, just for example)(I tried to make a site which can be changed quickly and when I...

I saw one of these threads on another forum, and it ended up being pretty funny. I figured I'd start one off.Here's how it works. I will make a wish. The person below me will ruin that wish with some condition that applies to it, while still technically granting the wish. They also post a...

This was the code that FoxTrot came up with... /* TOP SECRET Microsoft(c) Code Project: Chicago(tm) Projected release-date: Summer 1998 */ #include "win31.h" #include "win95.h" #include "evenmore.h" #include "oldstuff.h" #include "billrulz.h" #define INSTA...

Wish granted! ;) Congrats! :wave:

Well done Shuja! Keep up the Excellent work you do!!! :thumb:

I may be given a choice to change the direction of career, and want an opinion on how this may affect my advancement and ability to be hired at other places later in the future..Currently, I develop asp.net web applications for a company, backed by vb.net and SQL 2000. There is no structure to this...

I am looking for a Supervisory Training program for Healthcare that is fairly prepackaged. Ideally I would like to have fairly short modules that are flexible. It could include some videos or online pieces but I want a totally online program or self-study program.<br/>Any ideas??

I'm writing an RTS game, wich is meant to be an educational game (for ages 13 - 18.) The ideas I have for it is truly unique and I picture the final product being a lot more playable (fun and intertaining) than traditional educational games. I'm using OpenGL 3D-graphics & directX (sound...

The wifes been asked a riddle that we have no clue as too the answer.. Maybe someone has heard it before and can answer it ?<br/>Two guys are carrying a canoe down the street and three whells fall off, so how many ice ream cones wiil it take to fill up the back side of a dog box? <br/>Thanks...

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/cassini/pia09188-200.jpg<br/> http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2007-034<br/>I like.<br/>:cool:<br/>Here's a link to a 4MB animated GIF:<br/> http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/cassini/pia09187-browse.gif

Hello,<br/>I need a good software product that can convert video, between the most popular formats. I searched on Google and found an overwelming offer, some free and some paid; but I am interested in your personal suggestions, something that you use and are satisfied with!

Just saw this. What a concept!<br/> http://www.google.com/tisp/

I was just reading a site of their selling of older computer products and laptops. They said "meticulously cleaned" which got me thinking. What does this exactly mean?I would think a simple re-installation of the OS would automatically clean out the harddrive. When I say this, I mean deleting ALL...

Running, running, falling, getting up, running again, but for what?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FDtcjJMjQo<br/>This is a YouTube video of an old F1 start. I need to know what langauge they are speaking. Also, can someone summarize what they are saying for me?<br/>Thanks,<br/>Brad!

'Anyone aware of any good techy/coder/nerd type Windows Vista themes? I have absolutely no artistic talent so am unable to make one myself but I'd love to see a theme based on Binary or a programming language... <br/>Just curious, thanks...<br/>-Cube

As a home user with a wireless network configuration setup, is there a way to monitor and/or communicate with another computer hooked up to the network? I noticed another computer last night, but didn't bother to disconnect them or change my network configurations. As the "administrator" to t...

I've just recently decided to take on some contract programming jobs in my spare time, and hopefully start doing contract work full time. I already have one company that is interested in having me do some contract work, but I don't have have any idea how much I should charge. I would pre...

Happy Easter!

This forum has been a great help for me ragarding VC++I asked loads of questions..noob ones lolAnswered few questionsAnd still no one hesitate to help me out !And now...at least every one deserve a "thank u"..even if he tried to understand and solve my query and he didnt post back ;)Thank u all guys...

Well, what can I say - read for yourself - http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070406/sc_afp/ussciencephysicsinvisibility_070406042921 :eek:

hi dudes<br/> <br/>anyone knows a good resource on those i dont need any textbook or stuff like taht i need some good problems for making me proficient in those lessons.<br/>anyone knows something?

I have my sources, came across various articles about it not publicly disclosed and I do believe in it.Actually whatever we think about gets visualized. You can't think about anything that doesn't have a visualization whether you are consciously aware of it or not and the visualization is...

I came across this discovery episode on indian and outsourcing, and I liked it very much. It could not be too relevant for non-indians but definitely informative, a true picture presented.<br/> The other side of outsourcing (@YouTube) ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8quDb3FIUuo)<br/>:)

Okay, I've gone through the interview process in a number of different prospective opportunities. I have a feeling (since going through the 'final' interview) that I will be receiving an offer soon from at least one company. How do I handle this situation? An offer has been made, a...

I really need to go back to school, or at least freshen up on a few things.When dealing with angles, I'm trying to think about opposites. I know the sine and cosine of an angle. What I am confusing myself with are their opposites. I want to say the inverse operation would give me the opposit...