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Hi Everyone;I am not new to java nor am I incompentent.ANyways, I just wanted to shared a book that I looked throughthat seemed fairly easy to follow for java beginners. IT gives a lot of demos and explainations on terms and methods.Also, it gives you very good instructions on compiling, building, and deploying your game.The book that I am referring to is:Beginning Java 5 Game ProgrammingAuthor is Jonathan S. Harbour from University of Advancing TechnologyISBN: 1-59863-150-0Yes... it is a THOMSON course Technology boo.Its a small book and pretty inexpensive.I bought it brand new for like 20 dollars.IT gives a lot of samples to download.Here are my ratings for it: Readability: 8.5/10Content: 8/10 ... its for beginnersAny feedback would be great, either good or bad.PLEASE THREAD CRAP IF YOU WANT TOO =)eFX

I noticed this too. When i look around for games running on vista, there are issues with drivers for the video cards.... bleh.. that sux. But, IMO... I like vista and its look and feel. There's a lot of pros and cons concerning vista as of now. Here are some of mine: PROS: Graphically nice looking. Minimum requirements are as high as people think... 800MHz.. (!!!) Memory protection ( or something like that )..similar to a virus scan of some sort where damaging code is not run or something like that. (I read a few articles a few months ago on it) ... PROS: Too many versions...it is confusing COST.. compared to free.. most users don't like forking up 100++ for an OS Compatiability issues...I THINK this was due to NVIDIA's response for Vista drivers eFX

Thanks for the links. I am checking out each one right now. =)

There's other websites that show you in flash what fingers to use; however ,I forget which one. I have used UG when I was younger and learning to play the guitar but its been ages. eFX

I found some reviews on it if anyone is interested: http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ They also list the following: # 1,000mb Disk Space 8,000mb disk space (8gb!) # 10,000mb Bandwidth 50,000mb bandwidth (50gb!). # NO ADVERTISEMENTS on your pages! # FREE subdomain (yourname.KingofHosts.com) # Easy to use WYSIWYG editor # Full FTP Support # PHP 4 Support # 1 mySQL database 10 mySQL database's # Instant activation # Domain name support # 99.9% Uptime Also, they seem to be the same as the site: freehostinn.com FYI of course.. eFX

I concur. This could be a spamming site... Also, you have no websites up from this site. Take caution. But thanks for sharing . eFX

Cool. thanks for the info. I was about to add a counter to my page from another website but since you pointed this out, I'll use that. Thanks. eFX

THIs is cool.. but it seems like it is difficult to use.I noticed the guy fell off this thing over 5+++ times.Its either:1) DIFFICULT to learn2) HE IS has a bad learning curve3) HE is too fat ..jk=)

This is a pretty neat IDEA. I found this from DIGG.com The idea is to 'skip' onto water with a HYDROFOIL that glides along the top of the water with your own strength. You basically push up and down with it, causing the hydrofoil to glide on top of the water. Check it out. PS. Any idea how to make one? http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fly-a-Human-Powered-Hydrofoil---the-Aqua/ " introHow to "Fly" a Human Powered Hydrofoil - the "Aquaskipper" The "Aquaskipper" is a human powered hydrofoil made by Inventist.com . It's similar to the original Swedish Trampofoil, which is no longer available. There's also one called the "Pumpabike" from South Africa. They're also called "hull-less watercraft" and "flapping wing propulsion vessels". You bounce up and down to make the wing fly and propel you. If you stop you fall into the water and swim back to the dock. It's completely ridiculous and works really well once you get the hang of it. It's hard to do at first but that seems to make it even more fun. "

You should be happy now =) You are not missing much...or at all. Anyways, Here are my top reasons: PROS: 1) It is trendy... =D 2) I have friends 3) A lot of people are in the network 4) Very flexible design...in a way 5) MUCH VERY MUCH Faster than FRIENDSTER ( you remember that?) 6) The network for Myspace (Backend) is built very good. It scales. CONS: 1) Myspace is now like a forum full of bots...you don't know who is real or not. 2) CSS Overkill on basically everything..iTS CSS ON TOP OF CSS ON TOP OF CSS. 3) I don't want TOM to be my friend. 4) Bullentins are like SPAM... 5) People are so..... unreal... 6) I only have 143 friends... I want more...jk I have more, just don't want to share too much. eFX

I had the same thought.... BENT or ROLSS of Cellphones =) Don't you think the technology in the phone will be obsolete in a few months...? I do.. Why would a poor person like me buy one>? I would be robbed if i had one of these in my nieghbor hodd. They should use the money for the following: 1) Drugs... jk 2) Stem Cell research etc.. IMHO... eFX

Thanks very much for your tutorial.I just started to use flash and needed some ideas to get going through my big head of mine. ALso, please keep up the good tutorials. I like reading them. eFX

The green one looks like fermented brains.The read one looks like fresh brains =)GOod IDea, it is simple and easy to do.GOod layout for your tutorial.I give you 8.5/10 for originalityI give 9/10 for layout of tutorialKeep up the great imagination.and thanks for showing us this nice tutorial.eFX

Acutally, you have pretty good results if you find a good image and good font.Sizux actually used a GOOD image and a decent font to create a simple yet nice look to a simple sign/pix. I give you 8/10 for the good use of pictures and font;however,I give you 4/20 for the ease of this simple tutorial.But keep up the good work.eFX

I like desktops better:Here the reasons for desktops:PROS:Interchangability of componentsTechnically, more performance (technically)CONS:BulkyNot portableTOO many wiresyou need a deskyou need a chairREasons for a laptop:PROS:ITs one unitYou can use it on your "LAP"its PORTABLEReally efficientCONS:Battery fails after a period of timeINterchangability of componentsLots of problems with laptops, from my experienceeYOU CAN DROP ITSome laptops should be consider PORTABLE DESKTOPS...You can't really build a custom laptop...well not yet.I could add more, but i think that's enougheFX