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Developer's Corner / Re: Microsoft providing .NET Framework source code!

« Last post by mahesh2k on October 07, 2007, 07:22 AM »

I don't know what are the updates of Mono after the release of the news just keep posting here for the details of Mono.

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Developer's Corner / Re: Microsoft providing .NET Framework source code!

« Last post by mahesh2k on October 07, 2007, 07:17 AM »

Why microsoft made .net opensource?
Simple answer they want developers.As java and all other languages has more developers who develop in these languages in spare time as the most of the source of these language is open.Opensource languages like wxwidgets,FLTK,GTK has lot of user base.and if you didn't made your source open then definitely begineers or new developers not going to use your tools to build the language.They made .net opensource so that mono developers can use it to make .net cross paltfom.

Microsoft might be funding to make it cross platform secretely.In 2006,i remember borland revived turbo products reason was the same as they made delphi and c++ builder at such high cost and available only on cd versions.New developers had trouble for learning there tools so lot of developers switch for Visual studio 6.So apart from delphi VB6 was getting popular.Now with the release of new turbo products borland is back in action.Few years back evn apple started using BSD,Mach unix underneath the reason again the same.They even ported to intel platform as most of the population of developers are on intel.

Because of linux lot of developers are switching for the cross-platform anguages as the tools are available free of cost and available easily.Microsoft had  trouble already with linux and opensource so they started giving there tools free of charge to attract more developers for windws like Visual C++ express and other stuff.They may have more users than apple and linux,but they certainly don't have developers in amount as much as of linux,apple and unix.In order to succed you need developers as same ratio as developers.

My thinking is not to go with microsoft technologies as long as they don't make it there technology cross-platform.For those who think this is great step for micrsoft then think again microsot until and unless make software for the linux by making some announcement till then its not worth to say that there technology is cross platform.I'm not MS fan & this copier machine company doesn't get you to evolve,inovate.So i totally agree with mouser.

Its waste to invest time in MSTechnologies.It's only worth to learn to getting job we get as developer meantime otherwise i'll prefer java,wxwidgets,C++ etc.for the job if there is any opening.

I would to express more on this issue but just waiting what others think about my views.

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AutoHotkey / Re: AutoHotkey- alternative?

« Last post by mahesh2k on October 05, 2007, 07:05 AM »

Thanks i was expecting to use XML or text file instead of using the UI interface.Is there any chane of loading the messages from the Text r XML,i'm stucj in the documentation of AHK 

Anyway thanks i'll try as per AHK todo list then will try to use XML.i dont know how balloon tip works etc.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What linux needs?

« Last post by mahesh2k on October 05, 2007, 07:02 AM »

That's the way to post what you like or dislike.I wanted the thread to flow this way but apparently we mis the shot.i like the way u posted zridling.I'll soon take these problems to the mepis people.We'll try to sort things out but we need more involvement of users n linux.So try helping others for linux,try writing docs for programming and installation in linux.

BTW like agree with some points of yours.

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AutoHotkey / Re: AutoHotkey- alternative?

« Last post by mahesh2k on October 03, 2007, 06:18 AM »

Thats not overkill as i'm using it for my personal purpose i'll add some more to it.

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AutoHotkey / Re: AutoHotkey- alternative?

« Last post by mahesh2k on October 02, 2007, 04:56 AM »

Is it possible to check the system time with ahk,then create a todo list to pop up everyday when we reboot out computer?

is there any function to check that new date for the system then popout the new todo task for that day? and open that task everyday as msg box when we reboot our system.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What linux needs?

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 29, 2007, 10:32 AM »

Apple is like BMW they dont need any type of public they are concentrating on graphic designer,developers and geek peoples.

making OS dependet on hardware makes them unpotable over normal PCs.That decision made windows on regual persons pcs.

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Donation code contest

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 29, 2007, 01:02 AM »

That is good idea.We can have wxwidget RAD designer in linux.Let others participate at their pace if it doesn't get far then we'll send the application to Google Summer of Code this way the project idea & the work will remain alive.

maybe we can use lazarus for the same purpose.As many developers have experience in Delphi.What you think?

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General Software Discussion / Re: What linux needs?

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 23, 2007, 12:19 AM »

in Short what we need:

1. Better support for drivers & library.
2. Single GUI scripting language runs under any desktop environment.(WXWIDGET)
3. One-Click install function even if computer is not connected to internet.(If you are connected to repository then it will download automatically,otherwise you've to compiler from source)
4. Documentation
5. Community which directs new programmers to step-in to developement.


I do agree with Geekdom thing,KDE developers are restricting the things for the Coomunity.They are not listening to new users.Very few users know about Plasma programming roadmap in KDE.

Linux is free,and user friendl if and only if new ideas are welcome here or otherwise it is obsolete.

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General Software Discussion / Re: 13 Reasons Why Linux Won't Make it to a Desktop Near You

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 20, 2007, 09:17 AM »

One misconception is that Mono is not programming language it is silver lights code port API for Linux/OSX.Many of you confused it with .net technology,.net is actual programming language that is competition to java.

.Net is very good and demanding but still it is not cross platform & in future it won't get any further OS than Mac OS X.

If you've to choose between java,.net and anyother what will you choose?why?

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General Software Discussion / Re: What linux needs?

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 20, 2007, 03:13 AM »

Well i do agree with fodder and edvard on game design software,but i mean simple for linux users cause windows have so many options.But there are way too many windowing systems.

KDE is biased to use QT which is nothing but pain cause if you are interested in commercial application or want to earn money/fund with QT you'll be charge.KDE also have core team/developers have their own views their GUI themes like plastik,kermik were not changed till 2006 fall,this makes many linux newbies to use gnome for cool look & feature richness.KDE guys don't listen to you at all,instead if you ask for kubuntu or mandriva guys they'll listen to the feature request & they 'll respond to you immediately.

I think technical & non-technical members in the linux community have some opinions,suggestions,feature requests & we need to listen to it.Thats what mark shuttleworth did with ubuntu & he succeed.

Gnome is much better & constantly listens to the community,it makes its next roadmap on the discussion it made from gudac event.

On the topic of GUI builder software Like Borland C++ Builder or delphi,one can create it if they are interested in Wxwidgets.I think julian smart should consider this as fundraising project.Cause this type of IDE in Linux environment can run under any desktop enviro without glitches.But wxwidgets is neglected.Instead of Glade & lazarus,wxwidgets IDE can be used to create cross platform software.If not god with C++ then java could come to rescue but you know some of the desadvantage of it.anyway java will beneficial if all else fails.

Best way to improve linux is to tell official distro/desktop -teams to make things simple as we can see with windows.There is lot to learn from windows & OSX. Apple dev community can help with certain features for linux.Its just mindset that window manager team like KDE,Gnome need to change and look at few things.

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Living Room / Re: poll: how old are you?

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 19, 2007, 05:32 AM »

Well im 23 year old geek,nerd or in short developer.

Anyone here with 23.

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Living Room / Re: Prelude to request for help for distributed pc cycles help from dc community

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 19, 2007, 05:02 AM »

Is it cross platform application? I can help as i've access to linux computer.

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General Software Discussion / Re: 13 Reasons Why Linux Won't Make it to a Desktop Near You

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 19, 2007, 04:57 AM »

Yes,Microsoft is beating opensource badly.Microsoft designed Silverlight technology to beat Adobe's Flash technology.They've placed their agents with Project Moonlightor in short called Mono,which allows silver light to run under Linux.
This is just beginning they forced many companies to adopt their .net technology.Their design of j# is just start of beating java technology.In next 2 years there is going to be big war with open source vs MS.We can make difference if we choose carefully our sides.I don't want you to fight on Linux side.Its your decision.I'm developer i can create cross platform app and forget about the war.This way no-one suffers.

What microsoft is doing is that they are playing against their competitors one by one? They are taking them down one by one like:
Putting java or wxwidgets below .net or j# will slow down open source/cross platform developers.This will result in slowing Linux & open source.Next thing they can do as create alternative for each and every open source/cross-platform software like silverlight(for flash) etc.

Linux needs lot of funding for developers/hosting/clients.It needs good tools and must let any newcomer to get into their system without any loss of software while migrating from windows.

If you know where linux lacks or what it needs for survial then post your views on this thread here
https://www.donation...8;topicseen#msg77248

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General Software Discussion / What linux needs?

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 19, 2007, 04:46 AM »

After reading the "13 reasons linux will not make it to desktop" I started this thread to discuss the problems you faced in linux & what you expect with Linux,what you think it is not making up as Desktop in Future for most of the computer users.You can post here which softwares or features missing that makes windows still a good choice.From my side i think linux misses few applications mentioned below:By the way it is my perspective so some of you might disagree.


1. Game design software (easy,effective like Game maker)
2. Theme designer for KDE,Gnome or XFCe etc.
3. GUI Builder IDE like (Borland C++ or Delphi) >> This is needed badly <<
4. Autohotkey like scripting for GUI programs & automation tasks
5. Less bloated/whistles/tabs Windows explorer like interface for Konqurer (KDE) & Nautilus(Gnome)
6. KDE & Gnome needs develops section needs lot of documentation so that new developers can step up to the project easily.


You opinion could help in Linux some way or other.so post your views.Please post your views about it.

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General Software Discussion / 13 Reasons Why Linux Won't Make it to a Desktop Near You

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 16, 2007, 10:16 AM »

This PDF i got from gizmos newsletter,i thought it is worth to share with you guys.I thought very few subscribed to his newsletter,so here is the link.

This short and whimsical article by regular contributor "Briard" is so accurate it's painful.

http://www.technoled...fs/linux_desktop.pdf

I want to know your reaction about this article.Being linux user myself i do agree with some of the details of this article.

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Living Room / Re: Programming Can Ruin Your Life: A Fantastic Blog Essay on the Mind of a Coder

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 14, 2007, 07:36 AM »

Oh i got the results I'm INTJ.

Hey please confirm it from my posts or recent posts,i just need to cross check if the results are right

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Living Room / Re: Programming Can Ruin Your Life: A Fantastic Blog Essay on the Mind of a Code

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 14, 2007, 07:28 AM »

I don't know how you figure out your typelogic but here is my score for peronality survey. Check it

http://test.personal...&S=2.3&C=4.4


Please let me know where to go for typelogic test?

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Living Room / Re: Programming Can Ruin Your Life: A Fantastic Blog Essay on the Mind of a Code

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 14, 2007, 06:55 AM »

First of all i'm going to pinup this thread in my notepad

My reply to this thread was

I’ve done most of the things of your article.i’m good programmer but still many of my friends got the job because of good GPA’s but they don’t have good programming skill in fact they don’t know anything beyond C.and they also have limited internet skills.

they just judge you for the GPA i have 8 point GPA but they term me as poor anyway.i think time & luck is the factor one day they’ll recognize as better & famous developer but it’ll take time.trust me i’m ready for that will try to work till the last drop of my blood.cause now i have point to prove.

i dont know how to achieve some things but your post inspired me,i have to keep balance with social & creative life.cause creative life relates with social someway or other.

By the way,programming is obsession.For me it's my life,if possible i even can't sleep for doing something.I know it sound weird but it's the only domain i love and i can't live without.I 've lot of my own projects on my shoulders,thinking about it & getting help for it on the internet for them is always the tough task.I even sometimes miss my friends who spend lot of life on park,movie theaters,clubs.But they do encourage me for my work.They are worried for my health,it is affected due to irregular sleeping times.anyway its not the problem.

But when i find myself in reality with other social contacts,it affects personality,i consider myself Developer than coder.Used many RAD & programming tools,languages,good at design etc.


I think if programming ruins life then let it be? I don't want to live life without making any footsteps in the world,everybody lives life in their own way but only few makes difference.But if i change few things or made it easy for some then i think served my purpose.

Programing is life for me,I'm just keep on learning & exploring what i don't know or understand.

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Living Room / Name Change for mintcamp,Suggest Something Cool.

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 14, 2007, 06:25 AM »

Hi

I'm going to change the name for mintcamp in next few months so if you know any cool name for it then please let me know.I have tried to many options but can't think of any name so can you help me.I'm really getting restless while thinking of another name,just looking for good creative yet worth for blog title is all i want. please le me know if any title is there.

If you've look at mintcamp then take your browser here: http://mintcamp.blogspot.com

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Post New Requests Here / IDEA: Powertoys

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 12, 2007, 10:08 AM »

Hi

This could be a good idea,maybe it is discussed in past.But there are few utilities microsoft created are discontinued in future releases.

1. Image  resizer powertoy :it'll not be availabe for vista & future version.
2. Clear type: as this technology is part of aero interface.


out of these two & many others,i think why not create image resizer powertoy as it is good, and worth to port even for linux & windows.

But we want this utility to survive for older versions & future,so anyone give it shot.as i'm not much into image makin apps.i passed this idea to all of you.

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Screenshot Captor / Re: Features request: uncompressed file format and faster auto capture

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 11, 2007, 09:14 AM »

Hey mouser,

Screenshot captor can't capture the screen area defined by user when we are capturing from media players e.g.

media player classic
real one player
windows media player
winamp

but if u powerdvd it has the capture function by default then why screenshot captor use this.
 
also the autoscrolling for image function is not quite good.it has few problems if you want i can show you the images that had problems.
I hope these limitations will vanish in next version.

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Developer's Corner / Re: VB6 - where to go now?

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 11, 2007, 08:55 AM »

I must disagree Sash ,.net is not cross platform.I'm using visual studio 2005 in college it has no methods to make programs deployable over linux or unix.

On the other hand C++ builder or Delphi programs are possible to port with help of kylix but i got no recent version of kylix or any news also.

My opinion you can go with basic,delphi,bcb,wxwidgets but .net or c# no way.Also don't go for J# or C# unless you have reason to do so.


But as far as i know you may go for Borland C++ Builder as it's easy to learn,but very few tutorials are avaialble for it.Also its hard to learn from help file.But so many companies from india,UK use it for commercial app developement.Delphi has also lot of user base & its increasing.

It's all upto you to decide.

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Developer's Corner / Re: VB6 - where to go now?

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 10, 2007, 07:52 AM »

Man,you guys actually care for .net.I dont even care cause its not cross platform.Why not go for java?

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Developer's Corner / License to Pick :)

« Last post by mahesh2k on September 09, 2007, 09:58 AM »

  I've trouble picking license for the software,actually there are so many licenses to choose from like creative
commons,opensource,GPL,mozilla,BSD etc.While distributing application i want to release the software as free

but i want:

1. Restrict user for derivative or branching,that means no branching at all.
2. Allow user to modify source but merge the source back to main software.
3. User can't sell the software without permission from any cd compilation
4. All the developers/contributors in any way of software credited on some text file.

What do you think which license is good for me? Is there any site or blog that discuss license issues or helps picking it?