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ProgrammingRe: The Greatest Challenge Of The Programming World by skydancer(op): 7:53am On Dec 01, 2011
DHTML, I love your fascination about Google Translator, anyway, spammers are much more easier to catch than that smiley If I was going to chat with a spammer, it would be so I can get his location. Anyways, this is much different from a translator. There is a large team at Google working on Google translator. When they want to develop translations for a language, they can go to a whole University, get their best professors in that language, create a condusive working environment for them, and give them some spreadsheet tasks to complete. I have seen this myself and I was one of the people who facilitated Google in Pidgin translation.
The thing is, it takes an understanding of different philosophies of the brain to understand how this works. Did you hear about the new processor just developed by IBM that has neurally connected switches like the brain? It has already received some million dollars of funding (even though IBM already has money). Just because they said it can help develop computers that can behave like our brains. Have you read about the next Kinect device Microsoft is building that can read emotions and all? Did you read about the machines built by scientists that can get clips and images from our thoughts and if we were thinking about a video or image, it could identify it when shown? The truth is we're already getting there, but the big companies have leverage.
I am not trying to approach the matter from the big doors, I'm just trying to get in via a small hole that I'm quite convinced is leading to the inside. I would have worked better with a team, but all the people I talk to really seem dumb about it, so It's like I'm stuck with myself.
WebmastersRe: Is Wordpress Better Than Glogger by skydancer: 9:32pm On Nov 10, 2011
I believe you are talking about Blogger here.
It all depends on what you want to use your website for, but Wordpress is not comparable to Blogger. Wordpress is more robust and is used for more than18% of the websites that exist on the WWW today.
If you simply want to create a blog where you can be posting information frequently, I advice you to go with Blogger, however if you are looking for something you can have complete control over or you want to create something more customized and corporate, go with Wordpress.
ComputersRe: Atiku's University Responsible For 55% Total Internet Traffic In Nigeria! by skydancer: 9:44pm On Oct 29, 2011
Okay, no more bumping. We're done with this.
Science/TechnologyRe: Who Has Really Changed The World? by skydancer: 11:48am On Oct 13, 2011
Interesting. The old argument between which is better between invention and innovation. I too, believe invention is better than innovation. You surely do not think it's luck that made Windows the worldwide choice PC? Bill Gates wanted you and me (the common people) to have personal computers, and you should be grateful to him for that. Others didn't agree with him.
He worked with steve Jobs together on Apple II, it wasn't just Steve's thing. And Steve with his arrogance would never buy the idea of making computers cheap enough (even till his death). Yeah, Bill Gates is a dreamer, but Steve was even a lesser dreamer, and it's big dreamers that win, that's why we say dream big  tongue But I understand you're incapable of that, your strong down-to-earth and critical and over-analytic attitude won't allow you, will it?

Bill Gates is cold-blooded? Wow, let's clap for you  grin If being cold-blooded is offering billions of dollars to poor and incapacitated people, offering students incentives to make solutions for the world, and trying to make the common man have a PC, then Steve Jobs was ice-blooded  cool

Stop equating what? I wasn't the one who said 'What a man can conceive, he can achieve'. IMO, I think you should stop trying to see everything your way  wink
Science/TechnologyRe: Who Has Really Changed The World? by skydancer: 11:03pm On Oct 12, 2011
OMG! They call Bill Gates and this guy begins to rant about Microsoft?

You think being great or changing the world is about coding? No! It's about dreaming alive! He wanted a world and he did his best create that world? Wasn't he working with IBM and telling them the type of PC they should make? A PC that everyone could afford? Did IBM listen? And you mention Steve Jobs who barely ever had time to do anything good? His arrogance nearly cost him Apple. A smart smooth-talker who is always too protective of his ideas and talks about his products like they are made-in-heaven.

The people who really change the world are not necessarily inventors. These guys in front of the media are great visionaries and motivators; and that's all it takes to be a giant success.
Science/TechnologyRe: Who Has Really Changed The World? by skydancer: 2:14am On Oct 12, 2011
Bill Gates, Google and Facebook (Not Mark though tongue )

So essentially, I'm saying Bill Gates smiley
Technology MarketRe: For Sale: Pen Camera, Keyholder Camera, Tie Camera by skydancer: 2:11am On Oct 12, 2011
Where and When? And how come you are asking how much?
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 2:11am On Oct 12, 2011
Esin waju:
LOL at fbt, we gotta collect our `entitlements`from these people nah, so basically what you are saying is i that i won`t be able to use the IDM?
Well, that's up to you to find out smiley Fbt doesn't have a legal helpdesk I know of huh
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 10:30pm On Oct 11, 2011
Esin waju:
I can`t download with my internet download manager. I keep getting this `connection closed by server` and some other annoying stuff like that so techies in the house please what`s the solution to this problem?
You can't download because you are using fbt with a server that is getting too many requests and trying to moderate their server load by closing some connections wink
ProgrammingRe: Internships With Google by skydancer(op): 9:49pm On Oct 11, 2011
Try this challenge cheesy

A zero-indexed array A consisting of N integers is given. An equilibrium index of this array is any integer P such that 0 ≤ P < N and the sum of elements of lower indices is equal to the sum of elements of higher indices, i.e.
A[0] + A[1] + , + A[P−1] = A[P+1] + , + A[N−2] + A[N−1].
Sum of zero elements is assumed to be equal to 0. This can happen if P = 0 or if P = N−1.
For example, consider the following array A consisting of N = 7 elements:
A[0] = -7 A[1] = 1 A[2] = 5
A[3] = 2 A[4] = -4 A[5] = 3
A[6] = 0
P = 3 is an equilibrium index of this array, because A[0] + A[1] + A[2] = A[4] + A[5] + A[6].
P = 6 is also an equilibrium index, because: A[0] + A[1] + A[2] + A[3] + A[4] + A[5] = 0 and there are no elements with indices greater than 6.
P = 7 is not an equilibrium index, because it does not fulfill the condition 0 ≤ P < N.
Write a function
class Solution { public int equi(int[] A); }
that, given a zero-indexed array A consisting of N integers, returns any of its equilibrium indices. The function should return −1 if no equilibrium index exists.
Assume that:
N is an integer within the range [0, 10,000,000];
each element of array A is an integer within the range [−2,147,483,648, 2,147,483,647].
For example, given array A such that
A[0] = -7 A[1] = 1 A[2] = 5
A[3] = 2 A[4] = -4 A[5] = 3
A[6] = 0
the function may return 3 or 6, as explained above.
Complexity:
expected worst-case time complexity is O(N);
expected worst-case space complexity is O(N), beyond input storage (not counting the storage required for input arguments).
ProgrammingInternships With Google by skydancer(op): 9:43pm On Oct 11, 2011
Just to inform you guys, if you're interested in the Google Internship programs, you might want to perform a test on Codility. Just got inside information that they may use the site to test for credibility of your programming skills. smiley
Technology MarketRe: For Sale: Pen Camera, Keyholder Camera, Tie Camera by skydancer: 7:58pm On Oct 10, 2011
I've seen this stuff, it didn't work for me. My PC wouldn't just recognize it no matter what I tried.
Technology MarketRe: I Revive Dead Laptop Batteries by skydancer: 7:57pm On Oct 10, 2011
femi4:
Guys try these :

In fact reviving dead laptop battery is simple work. You can use some physical methods to activation the dead battery cells. Usually you can revive dead laptop battery using familiar tools. You only need a refrigeratory, a locked bag, a charger. Then do the following works step by step. You shall revive your dead laptop battery.

First put the dead laptop battery in a zip lock.

Then put the zip into refrigeratory and keep it in freezer for 14 - 15 hours.

After waiting for a long time, take the dead laptop battery out of refrigeratory .

Using clean and soft cloth to dry the battery and get the battery to room temperature (about 20° - 25°)

In the end fully charging and discharging the battery for 3 - 4 cycles.

Now you would see that your dead battery holding up charge for 1-2 hours.
Right there. How do you fully charge and discharge a dead battery for 3 - 4 cycles? This is just some approach and mind you, there are different battery types and doing this on a dry cell is completely pointless (if I remember correctly).
ComputersRe: Atiku's University Responsible For 55% Total Internet Traffic In Nigeria! by skydancer: 7:51pm On Oct 10, 2011
CRAP! Only my Internet connection alone can buy all the bandwidth they've got. grin

Between, let me assure you guys that the Google Universities program is present in 7 schools right now, of which AUN or whatever is not among.

http://www.google.com/africa/universityprograms/inst/faq.html

Also, even the Google student Ambassadors program recently launched in Nigeria does not have AUN included.

http://google-africa..com/2011/04/google-student-ambassador-program.html

if there was anything like that, it would have been announced in G-Nigeria, and I was there and it didn't happen. I wouldn't be surprised if the guy who posted this is a freaking foolish AUN member tongue

As for the claim, it's pointless to argue it. LOL!
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 10:14pm On Oct 05, 2011
oscarvicto:
greetings to the house, i have two questionI FORMATTED I MY HP DV5 VISTA LAPTOP RECENTLY, AND BLUE SCREEN KEEPS COMING UP, WHAT DOES IT MEAN. THE BLUE SCREEN JUST KEEPS SHOWING BLUE
Yeah, we know blue screen are blue in color. Can you tell us the error message on the blue screen? Why did you format your laptop? Was it having some hard disk problem or something?
PhonesRe: Interested In Moderating This Section? by skydancer: 4:22pm On Oct 05, 2011
Congrats Dragnet, smiley

ps: What's this Seun and Mukina thing all about? Are they married? I thought Nairaland is owned by Seun?
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 9:33am On Oct 03, 2011
Deyoungsanetor:
Pls guys my zinox laptop,is regecting my pasword,pls cn any1 halp me out
You mean rejecting? Can you prove that you are the owner? Contact me on relaxtuners at gmail dot com

dickt:
my laptop charges intermittently but sometimes, it charges continuously without stopping n continuing. wen its on it doesnt charge at all. the charging port is tested o.k. wat could be wrong?
You might want to specify more details about your laptop and the charger you are using.
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 8:17am On Oct 01, 2011
ugotuf:
this the new msg i'm getting
That's because you have not deleted the hiberfil.sys (just enable system/hidden files in folder option and delete from drive c or follow pc busayo's instruction.

PC busayo:
2nd Options

Click start, my computer look for your C DRIVE

Click this link to follow the simple instructions


http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/15140/what-is-hiberfil.sys-and-how-do-i-delete-it/
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 9:30pm On Sep 30, 2011
@ugotuf: You are not sure you have tried all those and it doesn't work. The only screenshot you posted, you made a mistake in the command. And additionally, hibernate wouldn't work unless you have your display driver installed (unless you're running windows 7 +)
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 12:08pm On Sep 28, 2011
ZIM DRILL:
am serious man

some people here rush to ask us here when they can just google the problem and solve the problem themselve
Yeah, I know, but on taking a closer look at his case, you would have realized it's not something that can be solved with Google. It's an internal application problem and he doesn't even know the application giving the problem yet. It's not that simple and besides, don't expect everyone can easily find solutions like you on the Internet.
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 8:35pm On Sep 27, 2011
ZIM DRILL:
dont be spoon feed you can google the 0x80000003 problem
That's not a nice way to reply ZIM smiley

@melotech: You should specify the title of the Window so we can know the application that encounters this error when you boot. From the way you sound, it might be might be your userinit. Once we find out the culprit, we will be in a better position to determine the next step smiley
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 8:50pm On Sep 25, 2011
bxcode:
I cant install firefox 6.02 on my laptop compaq P CQ56, if i begin the installation process it stops midway without any message, any help please. smiley smiley
Have you tried downloading another version of the program? Do you have a pre-existing installation of firefox? What OS are you using?
ComputersRe: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by skydancer(op): 8:49pm On Sep 25, 2011
Jeophri:
no need for that anymore
No need for what? Memory allocated to what? Don't assume people are in your mind, state your questions clearly.

Sweetdoct247:
I think I've found a better way to put my question. How can I share laptop's internet connection with my phone nokia c7 and/ipod touch. The laptop internet connection is through multilinks usb 3g modem
Download Connectify and set up a wireless connection using your modem as the source of the Internet Connection. Then you can browse via your phone/iPod.
WebmastersRe: a by skydancer: 6:03pm On Sep 16, 2011
Dual Core:
If ajaxify no be *dhtml . . .  let me marry yawa tommorow!
grin I feel like howling with laughter!!!  grin grin grin

dhtml, save yourself o.


btw, guys check this out and post some comments/vote:

http://world2011.itu.int/yourideas/save-poor-ict

It's ending tomorrow. smiley
WebmastersRe: a by skydancer: 9:03pm On Sep 15, 2011
omo_to_dun:
My bad. When I saw your quasi-Spanish and your Carambaesque replies, I just assumed it was *dhtml. My apologies!
Hmm, omo, you now read profiles by the users' words? #nobesmallthingo
Computer MarketRe: Indian Web Proxy V1 And V2 At A Cheaper Rate by skydancer: 10:30pm On Sep 13, 2011
magax:
okey use dis server http://www.chiefoosolution.com/flex.php it will not work untill you get the new settings, but forgive me i will not put the settings here before they damn my post so call me the i will send you the settings to enjoy this server with. via 08069577902
ROGUE!!! angry
ProgrammingRe: Puzzle of the day by skydancer: 12:00pm On Sep 12, 2011
Even so, that will be practically a wrong way to go about it. The only reason why finding the poisoned bottle should be attempted is if we don't want anyone to die, and as such, the perpetrator should be found.
ProgrammingRe: Puzzle of the day by skydancer: 2:26am On Sep 12, 2011
Number_One:
This doesn't need any codes. If it takes a month for the poison to get active. So Quarantine all bottles and wait for a month to pass. The bad bottle will be discovered.
Even if you isolate each bottle, nobody says the poison will do anything to the bottle after 1 month. Btw, I just read the solution online and it sounds like a wack idea . . . even for testing purposes. tongue

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