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Follow up or not?

StrikeZ — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 08:17:24 +0800

Hey guys, need some help here. I went for this interview slightly more than one week ago, two days later, the department manager emailed me as I did not indicate my expected salary in my resume. She also asked that I provide information about any contractual bonus that I'm entitled to currently and possibly explain how the profit sharing scheme works, if any.

After a couple of email exchanges, she asked that I attach my monthly payslip together with my AWS and profit sharing payslip. After sending her the email with my payslips she never replied anymore. The conversation was last Monday so it would be exactly one week today since the e-mail conversation, the question is, should I email or call her to follow up on my interview result?

I've checked on many similar threads in this section but I still can't tell whether it would portray an image of courtesy or desperation if I contact them to follow up on my interview results Need some advice here guys, would you do it?

Laptop Problem

StrikeZ — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:57:15 +0800

Sometimes my laptop keyboard works but most of the time it doesn't and it will type something that I didn't type itself... Even when I plug in USB it will still automatically type some weird things and it will even hold CTRL/ALT unless you go press them yourself

Compatibility of Processor

StrikeZ — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:47:43 +0800

Since PC Fair is coming I decided to buy a new Intel processor since my old Prescott is failing me too much. I'm planning to buy Intel Pentium Dual Core E6300 but I'm wondering would it fit into my motherboard ? My motherboard supports LGA775 but from what I've read from here

Although Intel has been adjusting the specifications for Socket 775 with every new processor generation, the socket has retained compatibility with older Socket 775 processors. While you will need a new motherboard to run a Core 2 Duo (especially the upcoming 45 nm Penryn generation scheduled for Q1 2008), it is possible to even run an old Pentium 4 in many of today's Socket 775 motherboards.

TomsHardware

Does this mean that I won't be able to upgrade to the 45nm E6300 with my current motherboard that is running the Prescott 90nm processor ?

CPU-Z attached :

PS: Please do not suggest an overall system upgrade since money is an issue here...

Processor Slowed Down ?

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Processor Slowed Down ?

StrikeZ — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:22:18 +0800

For some god damn unknown reason my processor has slowed down. The previous Windows Experience Index rated my processor as 4.3 but now it became 2.2, though CPU-Z still shows that I'm running at the normal speed. Things I've done to my computer:

1. Format
2. Clearing CMOS and disabling BIOS password feature(jumper setting)
3. Relocating my RAM
4. Cleaned the thermal grease on processor surface accidentally (Most probable but I doubt the temperature of processor would affect it's speed, I'm still running my computer normally without the shutdown during overheat)

They don't seem to be the reason for this case

Windows 7 best function

StrikeZ — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:27:43 +0800

Post your favorite new feature of Windows 7 here. For me I'm really VERY happy with the Windows Update feature in 7. Previous Windows Updates are like crap, they don't get the software you need and they would only trouble you by popping up so frequently. 7's update is so nice that whenever I plug in any USB devices it would download the the drivers for you automatically...

I installed two of my printers which I lost my driver installation CD. It's also very specific in searching for driver files ... Previously I have to download a big 170mb driver installation file for my printer (no/too hard to find alternative link) to make it work ...
Now 7 automatically detects it and downloaded a 13mb driver for me and it works wonder It also installed my graphic card latest driver right after I installed 7. Basically I don't have to search for hardware's drivers now as I just have to plug in and 7 settles for me

Windows 7 graphic problem

StrikeZ — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:12:57 +0800

I see some flashes usually at the bottom of the screen when I was using Warcraft ... it doesn't/rarely happen though when you are in game ...

Using Intel integrated card btw ...

Streamyx rock song ?

StrikeZ — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:53:54 +0800

I heard a rock song followed by a Streamyx advertisement ... anyone knows what song is that

Google oh google

StrikeZ — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:56:23 +0800

TMNet

StrikeZ — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:50:35 +0800

Few days ago my friend called TMNet because he has a problem with his streamyx (frequent disconnection).

They sent a technician to his house and tried to "fix" it ... and of course it wasn't fixed in the end.

Just now my friend received a call :

TM : Hello encik, connection u masih ada problem tak ?

My friend : yea masih ada disconnection problem

TM with a very shocked tone : Betulkah !? Errr ... takper encik saya tutup report ni dulu, kalau ada masalah lagi call kami balik

Tut tut tut ....

Help me to fix the code

StrikeZ — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:04:23 +0800

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

CODE

import javax.swing.JOptionPane;

public class SolveIt
{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
String a = "";
String b = "";
String c = "";
String d = "";
String e = "";

String starter = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null,"Do you want a starter?", "Starter, (true / false?)", JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE);
boolean starterYes = Boolean.parseBoolean (starter);
if(starterYes)
{
a = "a starter";
b = "a soft drink";
}

String mainCourse = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null,"Do you want a main course?", "Main course, (true / false?)", JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE);
boolean mainCourseYes = Boolean.parseBoolean (mainCourse);
if(mainCourseYes)
{
c = "a main course";
}

String dessert = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null,"Do you want a dessert?", "Dessert, (true / false?)", JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE);
boolean dessertYes = Boolean.parseBoolean (dessert);
if(dessertYes)
{
d = "a coffee";
e = "a dessert";
}

if(a == "a starter" && c == "a main course")
{
if(e == "a dessert" && c == "a main course")
{
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "The order is for:\n" + a + "\n" + b + "\n" + c + "\n" + d + "\n" + e, "Your order", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);
System.exit(0);
}

else;

JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "The order is for:\n" + a + "\n" + b + "\n" + c, "Your order", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);
System.exit(0);
}

else if(e == "a dessert" && c == "a main course")
{
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "The order is for:\n" + "\n" + c + "\n" + d + "\n" + e, "Your order", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);
System.exit(0);
}

else;

JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "The order is for:\n" + a + "\n" + e, "Your order", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);

}
}

My sir said that the codes can be shorten and this is not the right way of doing it even though it produces the correct output.

PS: Must use dialog boxes(JOptionPane) to ask for order and output order ...

What does it rain during Nine Emp God Festival ?

StrikeZ — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:10:06 +0800

Gimme the answer

Help me find the source of this

StrikeZ — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:15:32 +0800

Help me find this picture ... google won't help

http://img251.imageshack.us/i/qwed.jpg/

Hint : First wearable computer

What is System.exit(0)

StrikeZ — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:21:36 +0800

What's the use of the statement System.exit(0) ?

Java JOptionPane

StrikeZ — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:41:38 +0800

I want to use Java to show an input dialog that you can type in 4 int digits and show them in this pattern using JOptionPane :

First digit
Second digit
Third digit
Fourth digit

For example, I type 1314 in input dialog and then output dialog shows :

The number was 1314 (variable)
1
3
1
4

Tolong help

Question on structure of an essay

StrikeZ — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:28:31 +0800

I was given a research topic to write on a potential of computer ( just example ). It's a degree research for your information. I'm having a hard time deciding the body of the essay.

The main question is, can I write about the application/limitation/advantages + disadvantages/future of computer ? Since the main thing about the topic is the POTENTIAL, will I get off track by writing such things ?

Seriously, if I were to focus just on potential, it's nearly impossible to arrive at the minimum word count of 2000, for me that is.

Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant

StrikeZ — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:47:57 +0800

It was so freaking obvious that 1st and 2nd runner up are MUCH prettier than the champion ... and they have performed equally during the Q&A session, I do not know how in the flying f*** Belle get champion

Graphic card couldn't fit in

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Graphic card couldn't fit in

StrikeZ — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:20:44 +0800

Just bought a HD4870 for my Dell Dimension 5100 dekstop and I found that it couldn't fit in due to two problems :

1) Heatsink of processor is too big that it somehow blocked the card from entering the slot ... I can remove the heat sink but I'm afraid that the processor will overheat ... Will it be a problem ? ( I don't overclock )

2) The casing is too small and and again the card is too long ... Is changing a new casing possible in solving this problem ? How much would a casing cost ?

Pictures :

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I circled the part where the heatsink fan and the graphic card interferes.

KDU Penang

StrikeZ — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:11:37 +0800

Just wondering if there's anybody who's attended the 3+0 Northumbria University BSc(Hons.) Computing Study course offered by KDU Penang ? Any comment on it ? Need information about KDU Penang too .. about parking ... fees and services, everything.