Have a suggestion?

Click here to suggest a blog item.

Newsletters Archive

Catch up with DonationCoder by browsing our past newsletters, which collect the most interesting discussions on our site: here.

Editorial Integrity

DonationCoder does not accept paid promotions. We have a strict policy of not accepting gifts of any kind in exchange for placing content in our blogs or newsletters, or on our forum. The content and recommendations you see on our site reflect our genuine personal interests and nothing more.


Latest News

July 2, 2024
Server Migrations Coming

  • Donationcoder server migration is slowly proceeding, expect some hiccups as we get all our ducks in a row..

July 19, 2022
Software Update

Jan 3, 2022
Event Results

May 13, 2020
Software Updates

Mar 24, 2020
Mini Newsletter

Dec 30, 2019
Software Updates

Jan 22, 2020
Software Updates

Jan 12, 2020
Newsletter

Jan 3, 2020
Event Results

Jan 2, 2020
Software Updates

Dec 30, 2019
Software Updates

April 27, 2019
Software Updates

Feb 26, 2019
Software Updates

Feb 23, 2019
Software Updates

Feb 14, 2019
Software Updates

Jan 6, 2019
Event Results

Dec 2, 2018
Software Updates

Nov 13, 2018
Software Releases

July 30, 2018
Software Updates

June 24, 2018
Software Updates

June 6, 2018
Software Updates

Apr 2, 2018
Fundraiser Celebration

Apr 2, 2018
Software Updates

Feb 24, 2018
Software Updates

Jan 14, 2018
Major Site News

Jan 10, 2018
Event Results

Latest Forum Posts

Our daily Blog

This page spotlights the most interesting posts collected from our forum every day.

prev1 ... 288 289 290 291 292 [293] 294 295 296 297 298 ... 611next

20 things Windows 7 should have?

100708_features_windows7.jpg
Windows Vista, the OS that everyone loves to hate. Despite its enhanced security, improved CPU scheduler and excellent stability, it’s still the flawed gem in many critics’ eyes. But can Microsoft win back the XP crowd with its upcoming Windows 7 offering? The fact is, they have to.

Being that gadget zone is still a fan of the Redmond, Washington, company (although we like Apple too), gadget zone contributor and computer expert, Vito Cassisi, has come up with the 20 Microsoft must do's to ensure the success of Windows 7.


http://loader.gadget...-include.aspx?Page=1


RUNDLL32 - cheat sheet

ws-rundll-1.png
this site lists numerous rundll32 usage examples and as mentioned on their website: "You can find these tips @ many locations, This is just another backup copy of it."

http://premson.net/rundll.htm


Radiohead Nude - by Epson, Hp, Spectrum & harddrives

2008-07-14_095353.png
This Glaswegian student graduated on a bunch of pc components doing a live performance of Radiohead - Nude. Very impressive.
Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Guitars (rhythm & lead)
Epson LX-81 Dot Matrix Printer - Drums
HP Scanjet 3c - Bass Guitar
Hard Drive array - Act as a collection of bad speakers - Vocals & FX

http://www.vimeo.com...pg=embed&sec=1109226


Re: Will someone in this section please start creating a massive MMORPG

ws-how-to-MMO-1.png
A few pointers from someone who has done it. a point to note is that Guild Wars does away with subscription fees for its online play.

http://www.guildwars.../gc2007/gcspeech.php

I ultimately decided to address something much more relevant to those of us in this room today, and that is what it takes to create a successful MMO in today's crowded and brutal market. The formula is not as simple as it was a few years ago, as the very visible failure of many recent high-profile MMOs makes clear. I don't claim to have all the answers, but I can share some of the beliefs that I and many of my peers at ArenaNet hold based on our experience with Guild Wars.

From a forum thread encouraging members of the DC forum to created a MMORPG.

Click here to read the full thread..


Newsletter for July 11th, 2008 - Codename "Revenge of the Mini-Review"

blog clipart
1. Newsletter Editorial

Greetings again dear readers.  Another hot July evening.. It's 1am here in Illinois (we call it Joto hour in the irc chat channel).  1am is actually a pretty busy time on the chat channel as all the night owls are starting to feel like they better stop fooling around and start working.

The DC server admin (Gothi[C]) has been hunting down an email problem with the new member server and he thinks he's finally got it solved.  We shall see.  Thanks in part to a very generous donation we've been able to do a big upgrade of the secondary member server where we provide web space to dc users.  The new server will allow us to be more generous giving out space and hosting bigger member projects.  Actually we have a fun new idea planned for the member server in the next month or so, so stay tuned..

It's been nice for me to get back to coding on DC Software, and I've been adding a lot of new features to my Find and Run Robot program, mainly working with plugin writers to implement stuff they can build off of.  Actually in the last week a new visitor to the site has implemented a plugin that has long been sought after, one that can display Most-recently-used file lists stored by windows when you use other programs.  FARR seems to be getting some attention lately but it's never really been on the level of some of my other programs.  Doesn't really matter to be, but after I'm done with this round of FARR updates I'll switch over to my other programs like Screenshot Captor and Process Tamer, and do some updates on those.  If you have any feature requests, now would be a good time to post them.  I also have to figure out what new big DC programming project I want to start on next.

Keeping up a trends from last month, we've got lots of little mini-reviews and editorials from dc members this month.  I'm not sure what's causing this increase but it's very welcome -- everyone loves reading a good review.

Oh and don't forget, if you're planning to submit something for the the programming contest that we are currently running, you better wrap things up.  It ends on July 14th.  The winner will receive a giant MS Visual Studio bundle prize (includes all Windows OS's and office tools, worth over $10,000).

Click here to continue reading the full newsletter now..


Flash Game of the Week: Typing Ninja Hunter

Screenshot - 7_12_2008 , 7_04_17 AM_thumb.png
Very cool typing game with lots of depth and fun attacks.  I am a big fan of these typing games and seeing what kind of game mechanics people can come up with.

http://www.kongregat.../typing-ninja-hunter


prev1 ... 288 289 290 291 292 [293] 294 295 296 297 298 ... 611next

Share on Facebook