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Woo0o0o0o0o someone who agrees with me! I dont like ediors with extra features, they always just distract me! I like the blank screen, otherwise I end up with it telling me Ive done a million things wrong, where the error lies in the line at the top where Ive missed a bracket! I much prefer just saving it, then viewing it in my browser, to see what the version of PHP on the server thinks of it, not someone elses random software which imitates PHPs reaction (I know some are better than others) Go Notepad!

Well, like everyone else is saying; one language is never enough!You need to work out what you want to do with your programming (windows programming, web)Then learn the relevant languages,BASIC is a good language to learn, as it allows you to understand the fundamentals of most languages, and it is very easy, as well as quite useful in some situations.If you want to do windows programming, try C, (and C++ and C# if you think you'll need them), visual basic, and python, and any others your interested in or you think you need to know.If you want to work with websites, learn HTML first, as this is what PHP, CGI, perl output, and then try javascript, (this is client side, quite easy, and is good for getting to know syntax as its syntax is fairly similar to Java and PHP) Then you could try Perl (which you use for CGI) or PHP or ASP.Youll want to learn about SQL and databases as well to run a website.If you want a specific job or area of work, just look at the job requirements, they list what you'll need.

Ha ha, Jack - 107th... Its #1 here in the UK!cool site - I like the bit at the bottom with the bar code and flags etc...

Wow, I just signed up for it!Looks like a great site!Alsthough its taking me a while to get my first points!

NOTE: before a moderator moves or removes this post, is is very much related to the internet!I was thinking about the future of computing and wondering: Is computing becoming the internet.What I mean is, many things which use to require expensive software, can now be done online! For instance, google just launched an online office software package - free, and pretty much the same interface as microsoft office!Email applications are now more common online than as software, and often more use than things such as microsoft outlook!Microsoft provide free online storage, and sharing. And many sites offer online image editing, or file conversions.All of these things would have required software or hardware a few years ago. Also, webbooks are becoming more common, as well as fast browsers in things like PDAs and mobile phones!So, is the future of computing, a cheap laptop and a fast internet connection?In many cases, there are not many advantages of paying for software, so will software one day, be online?Also, using online software also has huge advantages of its own, for instance, you rarely need to replace computer hardware to use online software. No downloading or going out and buying software, just instant access.You can share files online, with people hundred of miles away. The storage is very reliable, and ofter VERY secure (obviously security would be an issue, but most online software allows you to download what you made using it, and there are online utilities for encrypting files)But the internet is not only overtaking software, but, real life.For instance, you no longer need to sit in front of your TV to watch programes, just download them, watch them online, or use PCTV.You no longer have to visit the supermarket, they will visit you after quickly choosing you shopping online.You no longer need to visit shops atall, and there is a much larger assortment of things for sale online, as well as things selling for much less.You dont need to meet your friends to talk, just talk to them using an IRC channel, you can even share your photos!You dont need to read books for information, just use an online encyclopedia like wikipedia.And even studying can be done online.So where is the internet taking us?And at what point will we just use the internet for everything?In fact, could we survive without the internet?Opinions?

Yes, infact today I have been downloading linux, as I plan to run it on th system that I am currently building. I really dont like windows, but everything works with it - thats why I dont use a MAC. But some released of linux seem really good! So yes, I do plan to upgrade, but alongside windows so I can run all of my current software!

I prefer NVIDA, i have used a few ATI cards, and a few NVIDA cards, as well as some other less popular ones...NVIDA has always been faster and more up to date with the latest technology in my opinion!Alsthough ATI does have its advantages, like Crossfire....

Cpanel is the best way of backing up all of your site as well as databases and configuration. Backups can be created then downloaded through the backup manager in cpanel. It can also create encrypted backups, for security.Another way of backing up, if you just want the files, rather that databases ad configuration, is just to use your FTP, just copy all the files off,ad paste them onto your own computer or another location.Depending on the content of the website, it may be a good idea to encrypt your backups, (Cpanel will do this) as if someone were to obtain an unencrypted copy of your password database, all of your users accounts are insecure!

HTML is quite easy (especially compared to more complex languages)It can seem a bit intimidating at first, but once you get use to using it, and begin to remember all of the tags without having to refer to a reference, it becomes very easy!When you say a "real" webpage, i presume you mean something that looks impressive with nice lots of elements where everything works well. This is something which you get better at as you learn. Also, to make an impressive site, you need to learn some other web languages. For instance, javascript is useful for making dynamic pages, like image swaps and drop down menus. And PHP with MySQL is useful for generating pages, ad making user specific pages, as it is secure.If you keep learning and practicing HTML and other languages they become easier, and you begin to do it from memory, rather than using a reference all the time!

I have GIMP and Inkscape installed on my computer, I use gimp a lot! But I find that Inkscape is not as good at some things.They are very good if you dont want to pay a lot of money for photoshop.

A great HTML/code editor is CPANEL File manager code editor, it supports about 15 languages for syntax highlighting, and, as it is on the server, you just click save and it is online!Also, there is a way of obtaining the paid version of open-office (start office) for free - legally!Just get the google pack! it includes star office, and you dont have to install anything else if you dont want to!

A system builders license of OEM license, is a version of software, which can only legally be sold with a new PC or parts for a PC.The software itself is no different to the non OEM version, it just doesn't include a box or user manual.

I also live in england.... Cornwall... The weather here has been strange. most of summer was rain, and all of the good days were in October. it was similar last year as well...Could this be the effects of global warming?

If you think that you don't need one, and that it will slow down your computer, it may be worth getting an anti virus that doesn't run real time defense, and just scan every week or every month.this will not use up system resources while not scanning, and you could disable it when not scanning.Im not exactly sure which anti virus would suit this, but i know there are some out there.Its always worth having some protection - 81% or viruses come from legitimate sites which have been hacked!

well frotpage and dreamweaver, as far as i know don't have any support for that kind of thing... the easiest way to do that i supose, is to make a perl script, which reads a text file, you could then manually, or create a perl script to automatically add a URL and keywords to the text file, then when the user inputs text into the page, the perl file looks in the text file for keyword in the search, and returns any URLs that have matching keywords.

I like this post, as, even though its of no use to me, as, it could be used as a beginner as a guide to what not to do while designing web design.It might be a good idea, to change it so its a list of things not to do, and post it for beginner...I think i may just make a site like this!! I wouldn't ever have to pay for bandwidth.

Actually, i would agree with that. I cant stand it when people say 'Of' instead of 'have' I don't mind mis spellings and web slang on the web, but i find it quite annoying written by hand or spoken.I don't know why, it just annoys me. Also, I always speak properly, and don't slur words, and people think I am a nerd, or think my speech is wrong.Its just really quite annoying...

I dont think it should be put in the dictionary myself :)I just dont think slang should be put in the dictionary, espeically not web slang.some people would probably disagree with me, and say its not slang or web slang. But i dont think its a real word...

Many many people use services like hot mail and messenger. but i don't think spaces will do as well as other popular sites. People have got accounts on social networking sites, and tend not to make lots of profiles for all different sites.I can see the advantage that it is part of the LIVE family, but i think sites like myspace and BEBO will always be more popular.

Send it to a data restoration lab. You may not be ble to resore the hardware, but the data should be saveable.It may be that you could find a specialisty company who can restore soaked computer hardware, search around a bit.No do not turn it on, or open it up to clean it, as this could make it impossible to restore it.Act as quickly as possible, as it is possible that the laptop is restorable as long as you act fast.

Interesting, yet rather pointless.Surely a few butons would be better. I think that has just been put in place, because the technology is already there.The idea of a "secret knock" sounds stupid, as it can be overheard, and imitated.You could doall kinds of unwanted things to your laptop just by knocking yourlamp on it, or closing it a bit too hard.

I think its bad, If people are wasting hours and hours of time, there needs to bea better settin system, so that the slower students can learn at a slower rate than the faster learning students, so the top people in each set do not have to wait as long for the slowest in their sets to catch up.I presume the is a system in place for that in most schools.But I think its stupid. People should not be prevented from learning with their full potential, because seomeone else cant learn at the same rate as them.

Wow, 5 office licences, $1M is a bit much.Although if you could prove you had ever owned the licences, then they have no reason to believe you. However, surely it would have been more reasonable to demand you pay for the licences.

That is a stupid thing to sue for, but its not a bad thing if they make money out of it.I think $300M is a bit much for "moral damage" as she is not the only person it effects.And the horoscopes thing, in my opinion is all rubish!But, if they get millions of dollars out of it, its not such a bad idea!

I would, of course go on a spending spree, get the best computer I could find etc. But then I would put the majority of it in a good bank, 5% interest on $10M = $500,000 PA. No more work, etc.After a couple of years when I had earned some interest off the moeny, I owuld give a fair amount to charity, and keep donating every years, so that I would have enough in savings to still earn good interest off it.