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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Programming language recommendations |
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Posted: 12 May 2011, 4:29 pm
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| (tl;dr version) If you've not actually done some assembly for some ISA out there, make that next on your list. You may never use it professionally, but damn is it useful to actually know what the CPU is really doing. I have to agree with AngelKnight, if you haven't done it very much, an assembly la... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: How should I try to deal with this quirky BIOS?! |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 12 May 2011, 4:17 pm
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Replies: 11
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| Hi! Haven't posted on here in awhile, but I happen to write BIOS software for a living, so I thought I might reply =) 1) The system BIOS cacheable option shouldn't be affecting anything other than BIOS POST speed (and should be left enabled). 2 & 3) I'm not sure what those options mean in this c... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Processor without a clock |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 05 Jun 2010, 4:58 pm
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| http://intranet.cs.man.ac.uk/apt/async/ Have fun. Vanilla_Slice And more specifically: http://intranet.cs.man.ac.uk/apt/projects/processors/amulet/ The AMULET research is really neat, sort of a shame that it doesn't seem to have gone anywhere. It can be quite a mental leap to move from synchronous ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: I'm not new but I never introduced myself I have questions. |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 10 May 2008, 9:13 pm
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| To be honest, I'd rather be surrounded by mormons than southern baptists - no offense to southern baptists. And we have no evangelicals or fundamentalists here - a very good thing. Having been around southern baptists quite a bit, and mormons only a fair bit...I'd have to agree with you =) Local fo... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Who here loves computers |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2008, 3:48 pm
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Replies: 16
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| I love machinery in general, and I love it when a machine is well made and performs what is was designed for well. I love nurturing old hardware and giving it ro good homes, finding life for what would otherwise be trash...I love what you can DO with computers, I love the thought and time and effort... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Does anyone here read Jeff Atwood's blog? |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2008, 3:36 pm
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http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/
If so, what do you think? If not, maybe you could take a gander, if you enjoy coding =)
He can certainly be quite pompous and full of himself from time to time, but he still makes interesting points, and I find it enjoyable to read, in general. =) |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Happy (belated) Pi Day! |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2008, 3:33 pm
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Replies: 12
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e forever!
Well, I mean...pi is cool and all, but...e really does rock.
At any rate, no worries, irrational constants for the win! Happy quite belated (and early) Pi day! |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Anyone like programming in Assembly? |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2008, 3:26 pm
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Replies: 21
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| Mostly x86 assembly here, with a large smattering of PIC assembly (which I really do adore...) I like assembly. Can you get a job just doing that? Or do most companies use C or Java now? You can get a job doing x86 assembly if you work where I work...or our competitor company =) Though, we do do a g... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Taipei |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2007, 9:09 am
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Replies: 3
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| No? Whassat? Oh, Hwahsi Jie. I dunno about that. Maybe if it was still full of brothels =) I'm actually working in the Jhongshan District. The Taiwanese working day is a long day indeed, seems to leave little time for shopping, especially as I'll be working weekends. Ah well. I was hoping to at leas... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Taipei |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2007, 5:43 am
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| The lights of Taipei are gorgeous at night... The city isn't too shabby during the day time, either. Well, pollution aside, but it DOES remind me of home. Ah, Atlanta. I've been told the first week of fall weather hit Atlanta this week, and I missed it. I feel soft inside. Is that sufficiently random? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Monster post on evil landlord; legal tidbits, moral support |
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Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 7:25 pm
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| I think you did well with the letter, and in general, the situation so far. I know that I would not have handled it so well. However, as regards to personal confrontation, I do not know what to offer as advice. It's something that I am particularly bad with, especially with unreasonable people. I kn... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What anime character would you marry? |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007, 6:17 pm
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Replies: 54
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Well, I'd rather say Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV instead of Faye Faye...but I don't think I'd get married to an anime character =) Might be neat to go out, although I suppose age is something of a problem...but still.
Ed rocks. She's my hero! |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: scale of -10 to +10, how do you feel right now? |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007, 2:48 pm
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Replies: 35,925
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At least I have a job (for now, anyhow =( ) and a place to sleep (also, for now, anyhow)...
I need a break from life, for just a little while... |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: The Nerd? Geek? or Dork? Test |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2007, 10:21 am
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Replies: 43
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| My score on The Nerd? Geek? or Dork? Test: ************************************** /*tnote[Bypass]*/ Outcast Genius (69 % Nerd, 60% Geek, 65% Dork) "For The Record: A Nerd is someone who is passionate about learning/being smart/academia. A Geek is someone who is passionate about some particular area ... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: what are you listening to THIS VERY SECOND? |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2007, 8:48 pm
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Replies: 67,528
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"Sleeping In" - Postal Service
and that's a good idea about that porcupine tree...might need to get me some of that, as the kids say... |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Are You A Good Driver? |
| ainvar |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2007, 6:44 pm
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Replies: 19
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| You Passed Your Driver's Test http://images.blogthings.com/areyouagooddriverquiz/pass.jpg Congratulations, you got 9/10 correct. You're a good driver - at least, when you want to be. Are You a Good Driver? http://www.blogthings.com/areyouagooddriverquiz/ Ah, so you people are the ones always trying... |
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