Computer Science

Hi, I'm a newb to the PHPNuke and general PHP world, so I've a few questions about how to accomplish the following: I'm planning on making a science site, by creating the modules for Biochem, Genetics, Immunology etc. etc. Now, when I go and create the modules, I wanted so that it displays only the news that are labeled with their respective categories, (Immunology module would display only news that are categorized as immunology and not others) Anyone might be kind enough to tell me how I might go about doing this? My AIM is windig0zz if anyone wants to contact me.

When i reformated it was my first time reformating our desktop, so i kinda didnt know what i was doing. Ok, so heres the deal. I now have two partitions with win xp on them. Although, the second (first one there) doesnt boot up anymore. I think the partition got deleted but something was left behind or something that causes it to stil appear on the OS choice menu. Anyway, i need some kind of partition software to delete this partition. I dont think there is much data on this second partition. If anyone knows of any freewarem or something, please tell me.

I have written a php/html script that will (maybe) allow you to bypass internet censorship at work, school, library, etc. I do not know if if works or not but bassicly it oppens the site in a frame at my site. However, I just realized that censorship programs might be able to track the URL of where the frame is at? So I'm working on something new that will completely send a site through mine w/o a frame but I cannot make images and apps show up on the page; jsut the raw html of a requested page. Another problem is that links would have to go through framed.php and I do not want the url tagging the end of it. This ultimately results in two diferent methods to…

I've been a long time member, but since been in the background. I ordered a new PC from "CyberPower PC" and want to get some feedback. In my opinion, you can't beat this PC for the price ***1,249.00***. I OWNED this config. What you people think. Half-life, here I come. Athlon 64 PCI-E Custom Build Configurator (NO MONITOR) *BASE_PRICE: [+509] CAS: NZXT Nemesis Elite Aluminium Mid-Tower Case 420W W/Window, Temp.Display & Fan Control [+51] (BLACK COLOR) CD: SONY DWD26A DUAL FORMAT 16X DVD+/-R/+/-RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER [+39] (BLACK COLOR) CPU: (939-pin) AMD ATHLON64 3200+ CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+46] FLASHMEDIA: INTE…

If you look at the bottom of this page, you should see a copyright notice. I put it there just to link to some legal information (hosting off my current ISP is iffy) but it's still there. Because of a legislation contained in H.R. 5211, you, right now, have an unauthorized copy of my copyright material and therefore it is open for me to attack your computer. Most browsers make “cache” of pages viewed by the user to speed up the time it takes to load a webpage. However, sense 2002, this is now an illegal and unauthorized practice. With your IP address, I could send a note to the Department of Justice, and in a week, I would have a legal right to attack your system acr…

fagel came over to my house today and installed Knoppix on my computer. he didn't tell me a thing about how to operate it. i don't know any commands and i don't know how to enter said commands even if i know them. i also don't know how to get my cable modem to work on it. help???? also: herme3, if you say one thing, i may have to beat your face in with a lead spanner.

What exactly is the purpose of video/graphics cards in computers? The digital data for a picture is generated in the computer, and it isn't translated into an actual picture until it reaches your monitor. Does the graphics card simply act as extra processing and memory for the image, so the CPU and RAM can focus on the rest of the program? Wouldn't the CPU still have to process the image, to separate it from the rest of the code in the program? Why doesn't it just send the image to the monitor, instead of the graphics card?

Is there a software that can convert .avi files to .mp3? The reason for asking is that i have some music videos and want just the sound (mp3). Any help appreciated

http://www.dievo.org:82/apprentice/level5aaa/indexaa.php?password=eagle above is where I got to. I've tried the right password (hint, download the page, and view it. The code is written in JavaScript), but I dont know why it does not work. Any one competent enough plz try it first and tell me whether or not you are able to promote your level. Thanks for help.

Hey, my mobo just fried and I will not be getting a new desktop PC. My next comp will be a laptop. So, I am left with a bunch of parts that I am selling partly because I am a poor white boy who needs laser parts . Ok, what I have in stock right now is. AMD Athlon motherboard, works fine. I am just not bothering to hook it up and use it. Too slow. 15-20 bucks (american) 6 sticks of PC-100 memory. I think all are 128 meg, though I think two maybe 32 meg. (free, just pay shipping) 1 40 gig hard drive, 30 bucks. It's a Seagate, so it's pretty good. 1 5 gig HD, great for a slave drive. Also a Seagate. A couple ethernet cards, 5 bucks each. A CD-bur…

I hate MS. I already scrapped IE and am considering changing my OS from MS to Linux. What are the pros and cons to changing to Linux?

Ok, I have looked around and can't really find a good, easy way to do this. I have about 100 or so files on my web server that I would like to link to, and rather then going in and putting <a href="/fictionall/file1.txt">File1.txt</a> <a href="/fictionall/file2.txt">File2.txt</a> <a href="/fictionall/file3.txt">File3.txt</a> Is there a PHP script that can read the files in a given directory and put the <a href=""></a> stuff in with regex?

What language should I learn if I want to create a 2D platform game very similar to Donkey Kong Country? It needs to have a few layers of images and sprites and thats about all that is required graphically. I know JavaScript and Visual Basic so I am after a language that shouldnt be too much of a transition from these. Any suggestions?

Which programme would be best suited for changing .MOV type files to .WMA or .MPG.

Ten years ago Virtual reality was the next big thing in computing. Now, it's nowhere to be seen. What happened? Is VR coming, is there any progress being made or was it all just a fantasy? Any experts out there?

Ogg Vorbis is a new audio filetype, I think. It is made to fight against mp3, that's my fancy again. wav file type can be played by a normal CD player but mp3 cannot. Does anyone know whether ogg vorbis have this function?

A friend of mine cracked the LCD screen on his iPod Photo by trying to open the case. Does anybody know where to order replacement parts or where you can get a new screen fitted? Apple dont do screens even if you still have the warrenty or insurance. Thanks.

I have a question on Quantum Encryption. I've been doing a lot of research lately on it and the vendors claim that it is an unbreakable code for key distribution. The basics are that if Alice sends Bob a photon, Bob measures the polarization of that photon which translates into binary. Bob uses a filter to do this. If Bob guesses the right filter to measure the polarization of the photon then in a public conversation Alice will tell Bob that he used the right filter and that photon is translated into a bit. My question is what if Eve uses the same filters as Bob every time a photon was sent? Could she be able to get the key without either Alice or Bob knowi…

CubbyHole class public class CubbyHole { Object item; public synchronized Object get() throws InterruptedException { while(item == null) wait(); Object i = item; item = null; notifyAll(); return i; } public synchronized void put(Object i) throws InterruptedException { while(item != null) wait(); item = i; notifyAll(); } } and TestCubbyHole public class TestCubbyHole { public static void main(String[] args) { Thread mainThread = Thread.currentThread(); CubbyHole c = new CubbyHole(); new CubbyWatcher(1, c); new CubbyWatcher(2, c); new CubbyWatcher(3, c); new CubbyWatcher(4, c); new CubbyWatcher(5, c); new CubbyWatcher(…

What OS do you use. Please, no "MS is evil" "No, Linux is evil, you fanboy" crap.

Situation 1) setPriority(int adsa) public class ThreadPrioDemo1 { static class Demo1 implements Runnable{ public void run(){ //blablabla} } public static void main(String[] asdf){ Runnable r = new Demo1(); Thread myThread = new Thread(r); Thread mainT = Thread.currentThread(); //mainT's priority is 5, so as myThread. mainT.setPriority(10); //mainT's priority to MAX, this simultaneously changes myThread to 10 as well. //or myThread.setPriority(10); //myThread priority to MAX, however, this does not change mainT to 10 } } Question 1), why if main Thread i…

I have been programming in Java for a while, but I can't clarify between Hiding and Overriding, which I thought they are basically meaning the same, ie, change the method implementation. But in fact, no. However, the only difference I can clarify is the term "Hiding" is used for static method, and "Overriding" is used for instance method. Is that it?? if not? can any one demonstrate an example that distinctly explain the difference between these two?? thanks

What would be a good first programming language? I am leaning towards python. Would this be a good idea. I cant afford any micro$oft products though.

The computer I am using right now has network problems. Me and my friends used to hook the xbox into our RJ45 jack on the back to play xbconnect. I also used to connect to my modem via ethernet. Then one day my ethernet didnt work anymore. I was suprised to find that it wasnt a card in my computer, but i think it is integrated. This is a bummer, i wanted to just take it out and place it in another slot to try to fix the problem. Now i connect to my modem via USB 2.0, which isnt as fast as ethernet for networking. I am getting a laptop soon and im going to need that ethernet. All the lights on the RJ45 work, and when i plug into a network, they pick it up. But it st…

Hey guys, I am planning on moving away from Ubuntu pretty soon. I am leaning towards Yoper as it boasts it was made specifically for i686's and that can't hurt . But, if the timing is right and I don't switch until about the time Longhorn comes out, I might go out, buy it, and test it out. I don't play alot of games, though I do go to a LAN about every 1-2 weeks to have some fun, but that's about it. I would like some input from you guys on what operating system has been best for you. I do alot of programming in C and I host my own site on my comp. That's about all I do. I would prefer to stay with Linux, but if you have another suggestion, it would be greatly …