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associates degree versus master's degree

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:59:33 -0700

I have a four year degree in chemistry.

Now I want to become a computer programmer.

I'm willing to go back to school for a year or two.

For an entry level programmer at this point in time, what's the approximate starting salary if I had an associate's degree in computer science? How about if I had a master's degree?

In case it matters, I'm in the Northeast.

Advice needed: Open source vs microsoft.NET

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:37:22 -0700

I studied a sound and multimedia degree at my uni and pretty much hated most of the stuff. Bad lecturers, too much stuff to cover and changing course directors meant that everyone had a pretty crappy 3 years. What I did enjoy though were the interactive and programming sections of the course such as ASP/XML programming and some VERY basic web stuff.

So now I'm looking at taking another part time course to get on that track and I've found a couple which look quite promising but I just don't know enough about the area career wise to make a choice at the moment.

The two courses are quite similar but one focuses on open source programming and the other on microsoft.NET so I was wondering if anyone could say yay or nay to either. Bear in mind, I have extremely basic experience in programming anything, just basic HTML and actionscript so going into either would be starting from the ground up.

Here are the two course descriptions:

http://www.tic.ac.uk/content/pdfs/courses/0295_programmespec.pdf

http://www.tic.ac.uk/content/pdfs/courses/0294_programmespec.pdf

Do they sound like they'd give a solid intro into getting into a career in this area? Any help or pointings in the right direction would be REALLY appreciated!!

Cheers,

Alex

Want to get into Programming

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:38:24 -0700

I am a 22-year-old student at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA, USA. Right now I am in a major I am not interested in (Liberal Arts) and I want to switch to a programming degree. The college has a computer science major, so I'm assuming that's what I should go for. I really want to get into game programming and design, but I know that to do that you need to be skilled in software development and programming. My main goal is to one day work for big-name companies like Microsoft and Sony and become the creator of the XBox 3600 or the Playstation 13. But that's jumping a bit far ahead. I won't be hanging out with Bill Gates or Phil Harrison anytime soon.

I do have a few questions, though. First off, my computer is an Apple Powerbook G4 (I got in in '04, but I think it was produced in '01). Would I need to switch to a PC laptop? I know that they have more options when it comes to this stuff, plus I can buy games for it and enter the modding community (GTA IV comes out on Friday for Windows). Keep in mind that I'm just a college student with a part-time job, so I'm not exactly rolling in the dough. Should I sell my Powerbook to get a PC? Will viruses be a problem? As for the classes, I will talk with the advising department at my college as I have done in the past. All I know is, I'd much rather spend my life writing a new version of the Windows OS than writing short stories about Pilgrims and cleaning theaters for minimum wage.

Random code generator

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:33:49 -0700

Hello!

I need to make a Gold code generator. Gold code is a random code used in CDMA technique. You can find an example generator scheme here:

Generator consists of 2 shift registers. Grey squares are shift register bits. After one cycle each bit is shifted right and In upper register MSB=bit1 + bit 4, in lower MSB = bit1 + bit2 +bit3 + bit4 etc. according to generator structure.

So the code would be some like this:

while (true)

{
//shift all bits right
bit_out1 = UpperRegisterBits[1]; //first output
for (int i=1; i < 24; i++)
{
UpperRegisterBits[i] = UpperRegisterBits[i+1];
}
UpperRegisterBits[25] = (UpperRegisterBits[4] +UpperRegisterBits[2]) mod 2;
bit_out2 = ( (UpperRegisterBits[19] + UpperRegisterBits[8]+ UpperRegisterBits[5]) + (LowerRegisterBits[18] + LowerRegisterBits[7]+ LowerRegisterBits[5])) mod 2;

//....etc.

}

UNFORTUNATELY, THE CODE I RECEIVED FOR DIFFERENT INITIAL CONDITIONS IS PERIODICAL, WHILE IT SHOULD BE RANDOM....
Is anything wrong with my algorithm?

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Help in serial port programming

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:59:06 -0700

Hi,
I have set up the Window Hyperterminal
to communicate with the serial port. I also
turn On the Echo On in ASCII set up. But when
I type, the writing echo on the screen
very slowy. Did I miss something?
Please help.

Why is the name Javascript confused with Java?

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:43:02 -0700

Hello,

I have this problem, when people ask me "do I program in Java?", I think they mean Javascript, but when they talk about programming in JAVA which is compiled into bytecode - thats where I have to say to them that I dont program in that language. On the other hand, it becomes really confusing to other programmers (who are new to programming JAVA) when I say I write Javascript in in HTML - they think I am saying I am writing actual JAVA code, as into the the HTML script file. The reason is that in the colloquialism of person to person talk - a source code of a program such as C++, is refered to in simpler terms as just a "script" as a derivative of the word "conscript". And that is why Javascript and JAVA is confused for me. Has anyone had this problem with the similarities of the names ?

Thanks

K.J.Williams

Reasons why programers create viruses?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:45:43 -0700

can any one here have a idea why some programmers create viruses?
if you have an idea ,please show me also your source,thanks :D

What is the difference between VB script and Java script?

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:05:55 -0700

Which one is the better tool for client side validation? I am using java script .Can any one suggests which one is the better?
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The worth of old books

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:26:46 -0700

I got this C++ book published a little over 4 years ago, is it still good or should I get the most recent books?

order k lists into one in O(nlogk) complexity

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:10:03 -0700

cant find a solution to this problem:
design an algorithm which takes as input a collection o k ordered(from min to max) lists (their elements were taken from a collection of n ordered numbers)and combines them to one ordered list. the complexity of the algorithm must be O(nlogk) n is the total number of the elements

Self Teaching

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:26:05 -0700

I've decided that I will peruse a computer science degree, while I'm taking prerequisite classes I want to try to learn what I can on my own, but I'm having trouble getting started. I would appreciate any tips on self teaching.

hey! can someone help me with that little apps!?

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:53:29 -0700

hey!
can someone help me, i need 2 exe files, one that turn off monitor and mute sounds and the other one undo that (turn on the monitor and unmute).

i hope you can help me, thanks!

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:15:54 -0700

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Hyperterminal Help

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:58:17 -0700

Hello,
I am new to the computer field and have been assigned to help out with a transition in our hospital. We have installed hyperterminal private addition 6.4 on some test terminals. When we attempt to sign into the particular application it wants the login in lowercase. I have tried everything and googled questions but I can not get the program to type lowercase? Any ideas?
Thanks for helping a beginner!

Donna

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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:10:13 -0700

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Exam project

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:06:17 -0700

Hello,

I would like to create the following windows front end application but am unsure of which software would be best to do the following:

////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////

Exam project:

I have eight modules (exam questions). Each module is an .exe file which opens in full screen. The user then answers the interactive questions. At the moment, they are all separate exe files.

Firstly, I would like to be able to display these modules as thumbnails in a full screen application. (forgive my poor illustrations)

----------------
() () () ()

() () () ()

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The user then selects which module to open and the module opens within the front end GUI. The user then does the selected interactive exam.

----------------

Exam questions
inside GUI

----------------

If the user successfully completes the exam then they are returned back to the main GUI menu. The completed exam thumbnail will be marked with a tick and the user will be unable to select the completed exam.

If the user fails, or quits, then they are returned back to the main GUI menu and the uncompleted exam thumbnail will show the number of attempts.

This continues until all exam modules are completed. The user can save their progress only at the menu so they do not have to complete all the
modules at once. However, once a module is started, they can only complete or quit.

////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////

I have some programming experience but not much in Windows/desktop. In order for the thumbnails to show whether the exam is completed or not would the results be written to a data file, then read by the GUI menu?

Also, is it possible to bundle all of this up into one .exe application. The modules cannot be accessed as individual files.

Finally, with Vista, many types of exe files require administrators permission, would this be the case with each module as they are selected?

I am looking at buying Visual basic 6 professional, would this be the best choice?

I am willing to put the work in but would appreciate assistance in choosing the best software to get the results.

thanks,

Rob

Re-creation Copyright Questions

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:59:04 -0700

I would like to recreate/revamp a game called AlterEgo that was made by Dan Fabulich. I tried to contact him for his agreement. I don't plan on making an exact copy of the work, firstly because the environment I'm working in is different and the result is going to have a different interface, and secondly because I'm removing some features and adding a couple new ones. However, since I have failed to contact Mr. Fabulich, I was wondering what copyright rules apply. Will I have to rephrase all of his text, copy it directly and credit him, or not be able to proceed at all? To what extent do I have to alter the game to make it legal? Also, does the fact that I am using some of the suggestions from the wishlist of his users come in to play at all? Please give advice!
-JavaKirk

Queue application In C

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:09:07 -0700

In general all fast food chains like McDonalds, Subway, and other drive-ins follow queue model to take the order and serve. When a user enters the desk, his order is pushed into the system. The stewards, cook/arrange the order based on the queue inside kitchen. Once the order is prepared, it will dequeued of kitchen queue.

1. Let us consider a queue of 10. More than 10 display queue is full message.
2. Customer approach different desks/counters at same time. In each counter they are asked for the order. Entire order details are stored in a data structure and pushed/enqueued into the kitchen queue.
3. Every order is at service desk. Amount of their order is mentioned at the end. For this we need list of items and their respective prices are stored in item list. At the end of the order the total amount is calculated. At payment, let us assume same order is reflected in the kitchen. This is one push operation.
4. The values inside queue elements would be the order and the quantity.
5. Once the order is prepared and delivered a pop/dequeue operation removes the front order and stores them in a file with a transaction number.
6. Until the front order is complete. Order is not popped out/dequeued. When the queue of 10 is not served that means the queue is full. The desks have to wait
7. Simulate desks scenarios using a random number mod 3/4 operation representing each desk. And these orders are placed in the queue based on the order generated by random number.

Programming Project

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:25:22 -0700

Hi All,

Im about to enter the final year of my degree program. In this year i have to produce a project which will server as my disertation piece. The problem I have at the moment is I have no idea what to do the project on.

The projects i have come up with all seem to easy. Does any one have any project suggestions which may help me think up an idea.

Thanks

Matt
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Remove Expired files Windows 2000

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:14:29 -0700

What would be the best way to automate removal of expired files on a Win2000 server?

Jpeg to Postscript help.... =(

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:18:46 -0700

Hi Everyone,

I have a jpeg image file which i would like to convert it to Postscript text file (.PS) and i did it using "Inkscape" to open the jpeg file and save it as a Postscript (.PS) file. But when i tried to open the Postscript file using Wordpad, it prints out a bunch of gibberish stuffs which i can't read it.
Is there anyway i can convert the jpeg image file to readable Postscript text?

Regards,
Sadspade

Need a few pointers for a college project

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:02:41 -0700

Hi there,

I'm currently doing my last year at college where I need to do two projects. The major project has to be developed either in VB, VB.NET or Java. The minor project can be done in HTML with the use of dynamic elements.

I've also been working for a company that currently does leave management manually. The HR gives out forms to employees, who fill it up, get it approved by their superiors and then submit to the HR. The HR then fills them out manually into an excel sheet for further processing.

I plan to computerize this process...

The users will fill an online leave form, the data gets stored in a database and the superior gets an e-mail notification. The superior will then need to log in and approve/deny the leave. The HR can do tasks like create/edit/delete users, view records etc. Pls note that since all PCs are connected via LAN, i'll be using Intranet for connectivity since it'll be easier and more secure.

I had originally planned to create the entire project web-based, but since my college needs one part to be done in VB/.NET/Java, I've decided that I will computerize the above said process using browser-based as well as a software-based interface. The employees will get the web-based interface while i'll create a software-driven (VB or VB.NET) for the HR.

Now my questions are: which software do I use with respect to my scenario. The creation of this project needs to be as simple as possible (I know that's a lot to ask, but I've got a lot of theory to study too!) and while maintaining functionality. Since all people in my office use Windows, there's no problem for platform incompatibility.

I've heard VB.NET is a bit more functional than VB. Also, for the browser-based interface, what will I need to use for database connectivity (haven't figured out which database to use, but people have recommended me not to use MS Access).

Thanx a lot

Is End Of Java Near ?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:17:22 -0700

Poll: Is End OF Java Near ?

Yes	0 votes
No	1 votes
Not Sure	1 votes

I think that .net framework is going to future development Environment for Windows,Linux,Mac and others.
Microsoft release .net framework for windows Enviorment.
for Mac and Linux Novell releases mono .net framework Check Here.Using this You Can Run .net Binaries that developed on Windows In Mac and Linux.
So portability is not a concern now.
what makes .net better than java.
1. performance
When We consider Performance critical System .net better than java.you can search for performance Difference between .net and java.
2.following makes .net better than java
inter language integration. e.g on a single .net project c# developer can work with VB,c++,Ruby,Even Java Developers.Because OF CLR & CIL.You Can Check .net Supported Languages