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Keyboard Input

Rithrade — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:27:43 +0800

Hi guys,

Just wondering I recently noticed certain special characters like caret ^ and double qoutes " require a SPACEBAR to be show when I type. I find this really irritating and I've only recently got this problem.

My keyboard settings are set to US.

Thanks in advance!

Java Problem

Rithrade — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:59:44 +0800

Hi!

I'd like to ask some help from Java Programmers. I'm using mainly RAD and NetBeans as my IDE.

In the spoiler is the code. It's a simple counter program.

What I noticed is that I can't use the word extend and both IDEs say that I've to create a seperate class file for the extend class CounterDemo.

This puzzles me greatly as I started out as a C++ programmer.

1st Question : How do I get my program to run?
2nd Question : Why does this happen in Java?

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

Changing in to Lat and Long

Rithrade — Tue, 05 May 2009 01:30:04 +0800

Hi!

I'm currently working on a text parser to send a text file containing GPS data ( e.g. NW123123. Any1 know what this data format is called btw? ) and I want to convert it into latitude and longtitude so that I can map it in Google Maps.

Thanks for your time

A few questions

Rithrade — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:01:50 +0800

Hello fellow programmers.

First off, let me thank you for taking the time to read. I'll be asking 3 questions and I hope that someone can atleast point me at the right direction.

1 Question: C++ --> Regarding linked lists and saving.

How do you save something in linked list? I can save an item automatically whenever there's a new item added to the list, but I can't figure out how to save it manually.

2 Question: C++ ---> Regarding linked list and ctime

Is there any way to save the current time each time I add a new item into linked list? Currently my program is stuck on 1 time, which is when the 1st item is inserted.

3 Question: Regarding Google Maps and GPS

This is ..er..sort of like multiple questions. How do get GPS data to be sent to a webpage that has Google MAp embedded and then get Google Maps to waypoint the GPS data received and display it for the user to see?

Suggestions for Broadband please~!

Rithrade — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:33:24 +0800

Hi guys!

Can anyone be kind enough to recommend good broadband ISP in Pantai Hillpark? Budget should be around RM100 ~ RM200 a month.

If anyone recommend TMNut I'll shoot them on sight! I hates TMNut d!

Please and thank you!

Floppy Disk Failure (40)

Rithrade — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:31:43 +0800

Hi guys,

I hope you guys can help me with this problem I have. I just updated my Mobo BIOS with the latest version. Following all the instructions, I loaded defaults on the BIOS setup before and after installing the new BIOS version. The exact instructions were longer than this =)

After following a few more steps, I turned my PC on and I notice this error for the first time, Floppydisk Failure (40). Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter Setup. I do not have a Floppy Drive, and I tried tinkering around BIOS options but none work.

I'm using EVGA 680i SLi mobo.

Please tell me how to remove this error because it's bugging the hell out of me.

Thanks

BSOD

Rithrade — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:08:47 +0800

Sorry for the bad title and description but my problem is a lil hard to explain...

First off are my specs

EVGA nForce 680i SLi
Intel E6300 C2D @ 1.8Ghz
MSI 7900GTO 512MB
Corsair XMS2 512MB*2 667Mhz 5400C4

The problem was, I thought, was the bad *batch* I had when I bought the mobo. My Computer kept BSOD and restarted for no reason, even after a few reformats. After checking around the internet, nVidia and EVGA posted up a newer version of BIOS to correct the errors that 50% of the consumers had. The other 50% must have been damn lucky.

Anyways, after a quick flash, my BIOS is now P24. At first my PC seemed fine. Considering there were no BSOD's in the first hour, I was happy. But after months later, the problem returns. Another reformat didn't seem to help. nVidia and EVGA forums didn't do much, and perhaps did more to irritate me.

After that, P26 came out, but I couldn't flash my BIOS to P26 because I didn't have a floppy drive. However, I kinda doubt that another flash would help. After chatting with a few friends, some said to try flashing it anyway, some say return it to the shop for testing, some say bad caps.

Rite now, I say that I wasted my 1k on my mobo. The best thing was, I stressed test it for 2 weeks in April n it worked fine. After that, the problem sorta natural crept it's way back. So now, the rate of BSOD's is kinda random. Kinda like a sudden thing. But I seem to notice whenever I scan for something, it does seem to happen.

Please note that the P24 flashing DID improve my situation, but not kill it. I had this problems for months now and I didn't have time give it shop for testing. I've kinda gotten used to it, since I started working in May. And since my contract ends 29th June, my PC will be my *baby* again!

Thanks for reading!

PS: Almost forgot, no OC-ing due to this problem. I originally bought the rig to OC it to 1Ghz on RAm and 3Ghz ++, but now ....

[WTA] ASUS VW192G

Rithrade — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:10:34 +0800

Hey all,

I'm just wondering the price of this monitor. This is the one with the anti sratch or hard coating 19 inch widescreen. I got a quote that this LCD is 750 a piece.

I'm looking to buy two so, hoping to know what's the best price I can get before purchasing it.

THanks

[WTA] Logitech Z-2300 or I-trigue L3800

Rithrade — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:07:03 +0800

Hey folks,

The topic says it all, I'm currently looking any one of these speakers. Please tell me if it's new or 2nd hand, and ofcourse price la.

Thanks!

Need advise

Rithrade — Thu, 24 May 2007 10:44:23 +0800

I drive a a Myvi.

The audio sucks.

Thinking of investing RM1000 for upgrades. Thing is, I know for a fact M'sia doesn't have wiring experts(I'm not pointing at any1, it just bad juju and experience)

So, any one knows a good wiring expert and EQ?

Advice between these two cameras

Rithrade — Tue, 22 May 2007 15:44:39 +0800

Hi,

I just need some support on what to buy, and I'm quite settled in either Pentax K10D or Canon Powershot S3 IS. Yes I know one's a DSLR and one's a super zoom, but price is an issue since I dun shoot professionally, nor am I loaded.

But however, I do want your opinion about these cameras and others (u know my budget since I mentioned both of the cameras in different categories rite?Loxl)

I've heard alot of ppl telling me about Nikon D40 and D40x, and etc. I've not actually gripped them, but the 2 above I've pretty seen the manual settings, the EVERYTHING la. Kinda lazy to mention features.

Well, I hope to get feedback regarding those two, or any other superb cameras in the same price range.

Thanks

Classical Guitarist

Rithrade — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:43:40 +0800

Hi,

I just browsed through the guitar threads and I see loads of electric , acoustic players.

I guess classical is just really dead?

MSN

Rithrade — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:50:30 +0800

Warning, those who hate rants should go away....

First of all. I have been boycott-ing hotmail because they somehow misplaced my password. Let me explain. I change password every 6 months. ONe day after 7 years of habit, I changed it. It worked. Next day, didn't. Got pissed, not because of my emails, but because I lost 300 contacts. YOu know how hard it is to replace 300 contacts?!!?!?!?!

NOW here's the CURRENT problem. I used my gmail via net. passport for a new account. I've used the new MSN Live before, but TODAY, as IN NOW! All my contacts are gone. Again.

UPDATE!!! I just sucessfully logged in to Windows Messenger. Contacts all there.

So why the nEW LIve MSN cannot see my contacts now?!?!!?!?

Problem solved!

EVGA nForce 680i SLI

Rithrade — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:13:28 +0800

First, take a look at the board.

The Mobo

Now the problem is, I can't fit my Gigabyte 3D Rocket on to it due to the capacitors on the left (according to the picture)

If your familiar with the ROcket, there is a snap lever on the left and since the capacitor is there, I'm wondering if I can try to push the lever down anyway or should I just invest in a new cooler?

If the latter, any reccomendations for Intel C2D?

I honestly didn't see this problem when I bought the board, but since my Rocket cannot fit, I would imagine some others wouldn't either.

The strange thing is that there is another fan somewhere nearer to the southbridge.

Thanks

[WTA] OPTICS Broadband

Rithrade — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:45:31 +0800

HI all!

I'm just wondering about this broadband service, OPTICS, which uses Fiber Optic technology.

Their current offer is 2MB Upload AND Download, with no additional lines or modems req. RM 60 a month.

I've heard about Fiber Optic Technology, and I don really care if it's ETTH or FTTH, but I want to know, to those of you who know about this company, or tried their service, whether you would RECCOMEND them or NOT.

Thanks for you time ^^

PS: As to why I'm currently thinking of getting this service? It's simple really, It's because I use Streamyx.