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General Software Discussion / Re: My Digital Documents 2011 on BDJ Today 4-7-12
« Last post by wraith808 on January 26, 2013, 12:55 PM »
I did take a look at Benubird and I'm sure it's a fine app, but unless I'm mistaken, Benubird creates its own database, rather than using the Windows file system. I want a system where changes I make in Windows folders are immediately reflected in the document management program, which is why I opted for Filecenter.
-johnk (January 26, 2013, 12:43 PM)

I think that benubird can work with the local file system, though it doesn't use it in place, but rather uses it's own folder structure.  It was just slow for me when I first tried it, and the monitoring process used up too much CPU for me.
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General Software Discussion / Re: My Digital Documents 2011 on BDJ Today 4-7-12
« Last post by wraith808 on January 26, 2013, 11:44 AM »
Thanks for the response.  I had a no-go from the first, as it's priced per computer.  The standard version also seems to be $49 until the end of the month; then its $99 just a heads-up for anyone else that wants a look.  I will say, however, looking at it, it does look nice.  I just have two computers and a laptop that I need to organize between (one of the reasons that I don't look at the internal db ones anymore).  I'd like something where I could put my files on my NAS and point to them there from any of the computers.  The search continues...
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General Software Discussion / Re: My Digital Documents 2011 on BDJ Today 4-7-12
« Last post by wraith808 on January 26, 2013, 10:58 AM »
Ah... that does look cool.  The only think I struggle with in those cases is the integrated database.  I think I've come to the point where I'm sure that I just like pointers to the documents on disk.  I'm still struggling and looking, however. :)

From the Website for the Pro version:

PROFESSIONAL EDITION
My Digital Documents 2012 Professional Edition is a Multi-User version that utilizes Microsoft SQL Server™ and is suitable for both home users (for you power-users) as well as small and medium size businesses.

Very little technical knowledge is necessary to setup Microsoft SQL Server, (we’ve made that easy by providing a step by step tutorial) in our Support section.

You can store individual files in excess of 750MB each into your databases!

If using SQL Server Express 2012 your databases can reach a maximum size of 10GB.  Much bigger if you’re using Microsoft SQL Server Standard or higher (sold separately).

Limited security permissions prevent other users from inadvertently deleting other users folders or files.
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General Software Discussion / Re: My Digital Documents 2011 on BDJ Today 4-7-12
« Last post by wraith808 on January 26, 2013, 09:48 AM »
Waggleimage?  Or was there something else?
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DC Gamer Club / Re: THQ is no more...
« Last post by wraith808 on January 26, 2013, 09:09 AM »
^ It got better with that later.  It was just in the beginning as you were escaping and for the first couple of missions after that.  But I know what you mean and I can see what you're saying if you only got that far.

As far as the THQ bundle, Lanux claimed mx vs atv & saints row 2 & Nexuiz and is throwing in $5.  I want Darksiders 2, TQ Gold, and DOW: Retribution... so if someone wants the rest, and can pay about $10, I think we can scrape together an inexpensive set of games.

A list of the games and their prices by Lanux:


It ends tonight, though, so we need to move fast.  Any takers?
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DC Gamer Club / Re: THQ is no more...
« Last post by wraith808 on January 25, 2013, 07:24 PM »
I wanted it... but for a few games, namely DOW: Retribution, Darksiders 2, and Titan Quest Gold (though I could do without the last).  If it sounds appealing to someone to split and not get those games, PM me and we can work something out.
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DC Gamer Club / Re: THQ is no more...
« Last post by wraith808 on January 25, 2013, 06:56 PM »
• Crytek
        To purchase the Homefront license for $544,218.
-lanux128 (January 25, 2013, 01:43 AM)

$544,216 too much - a serious bit of crap that game, I hope Crytek can turn it into something half decent.

Now we know why there's been a lot of THQ bundle sales recently  :P
-4wd (January 25, 2013, 05:25 PM)

I actually liked the game... :)
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General Software Discussion / Re: Who is still runnig XP?
« Last post by wraith808 on January 25, 2013, 01:16 PM »
Not on my main day-to-day machine, but I have WinXP on my backup machine.  Mostly because it works, and why pay for another license I don't need?  Whenever I get the motivation, it will probably be replaced with SBS, but until then...
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General Software Discussion / Re: Why did WinRAR Unplugged (portable Winrar version) get discontinued?
« Last post by wraith808 on January 25, 2013, 01:13 PM »
I do have lots of pictures from SIC 2010 here though:
-Renegade (January 25, 2013, 01:49 AM)

Oh... the comments on those pages!  Wow... 
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General Software Discussion / Re: The Best Of: text editors
« Last post by wraith808 on January 25, 2013, 01:09 PM »
Not that I can really blame the pHp crowd. Just like you can't be a good employee if you're working for a bad company - you can't become an elegant programmer if you're working with something like pHp. At least from my experience with it. pHp is easily the least elegant of any computer language I've ever seen. And I've worked with COBOL, Basic, and APL so I know ugly when I see it. But in this case, it's more than just the syntax. It's the whole design of the thing (or possibly lack thereof) that makes me want to scream every time I see a listing of pHp code. It's brought the concept of 'quick & dirty' and 'fix it later' programming to a whole new level AFAIC.
-40hz (January 25, 2013, 12:59 PM)

Oh, I think you *can* with anything- but that's just my observation.  It's less likely, and if you aren't intent on it, it definitely won't happen.
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General Software Discussion / Re: The Best Of: text editors
« Last post by wraith808 on January 25, 2013, 08:58 AM »
OO!!  One of the very few editors with ftp access built in.  Very tempting just for that.
-superboyac (January 24, 2013, 04:27 PM)
I see that as a kind of anti-feature, aimed at disorganized PHP developers :)

-f0dder (January 25, 2013, 01:56 AM)

And disorganized Javascript developers :)
* wraith808 raises hand

In my defense... I'm not a web developer!
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DC Gamer Club / Re: THQ is no more...
« Last post by wraith808 on January 25, 2013, 06:46 AM »
Until the contracts are re-negotiated, the same contracts still carry over to the new IP holders, so there's not the problem with that, unless it's an IP/studio (Vigil/Darksiders) that didn't get purchased.

Relevant:
http://www.gamasutra..._IP.php#.UQJ-UB3O16A
http://www.gamasutra...nds.php#.UQJ-Vx3O16A
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General Software Discussion / Re: The Best Of: text editors
« Last post by wraith808 on January 24, 2013, 06:21 PM »
For the level I code Javascript at, it's overkill for me.  But my addiction to editors overcame my good sense :)
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Living Room / Re: Computer science student expelled for testing university software security
« Last post by wraith808 on January 24, 2013, 04:51 PM »
^^ StoicJoker - It's always wonderful to hear you call a spade a spade. :)  :Thmbsup: You do it with style!
-Renegade (January 24, 2013, 08:10 AM)

StoicJoker Style!  :Thmbsup:
-TaoPhoenix (January 24, 2013, 03:59 PM)

Don't make me make a Gangnam style joke... LOL  ;D
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General Software Discussion / Re: The Best Of: text editors
« Last post by wraith808 on January 24, 2013, 04:48 PM »
There's a few of those out there... the Jetbrains ones have it, in addition (just off the top of my head from my 'collection') EditPlus, Komodo Edit, Aptana, Notepad++ (with plugin), PSPad, Crimson Editor, Caditor, Boxer... and I'm sure a lot more; that's just off the top of my head from the ones I've used.  Not to say anything about the Blumentals editors- just that you have a few options if you're looking for that.
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General Software Discussion / Re: The Best Of: text editors
« Last post by wraith808 on January 24, 2013, 02:36 PM »
I hear you. :)  And I'd try Jetbrains... I love it!
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General Software Discussion / Re: The Best Of: text editors
« Last post by wraith808 on January 24, 2013, 12:32 PM »
Can you imagine?  You're using a text editor, and all of a sudden the installed version you have just stops working until you pay again?!  Nobody would ever buy that again!  Yes, thank you for being so generous as to allow me to use an old version forever, how kind and unique of you.  The only software I know of that works like that is very expensive, custom enterprise software.
-superboyac (January 24, 2013, 11:54 AM)

No, not true.  It does happen with other software- especially subscription based software services.  But yeah, they play games with terminology.

But in this case, they're directly going against what their website says, i.e.

Is Edi freeware?
No, but the offer is fair - you may test Edi for 30 days free of charge and without any obligation. If you like it, you can buy it. You pay only once. The price includes lifetime updates for free. Edi is great value for money.

(Emphasis mine) That's the only reason that I mentioned it, because it was featured so prominently on the site.  So shame on them.
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General Software Discussion / Re: The Best Of: text editors
« Last post by wraith808 on January 24, 2013, 10:58 AM »
that's for lifetime updates also.
-wraith808 (January 24, 2013, 08:21 AM)

At the risk of sounding cynical: Warning! Warning! Warning!

I've pretty much given up on believing in "lifetime" licenses. Not that it matters all that much in my case. If I see something I want in an upgrade, I usually have no objection to paying for it - as long as it's not just to get a bug fixed.
-40hz (January 24, 2013, 08:55 AM)

I think it's a per developer thing.  I still have quite a few things that I get updates for regularly that I've only paid once for.  There are fewer and fewer, but they are still there.
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General Software Discussion / Re: The Best Of: text editors
« Last post by wraith808 on January 24, 2013, 08:21 AM »
Edi - Text Editor (PC) on Bits du Jour, Friday 25 January 2013 at $15 instead of $30

http://www.bitsdujou...ware/edi-text-editor
http://www.edi-texte...or.com/en/index.html
-Curt (January 24, 2013, 02:56 AM)

From the page, that's for lifetime updates also.
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Living Room / Re: Computer science student expelled for testing university software security
« Last post by wraith808 on January 24, 2013, 08:19 AM »
^ Ren said it before I could :)
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Living Room / Re: Computer science student expelled for testing university software security
« Last post by wraith808 on January 23, 2013, 12:35 PM »
The question though to me is what was in the "protocol" that he signed...like if it wasn't followed and such...like consequences.  So until that is posted in truth one has to assume that the "protocol" made him a "professional" and that it had a thing in it saying he could be expelled for not following them...
-hamradio (January 23, 2013, 12:09 PM)

Nothing so draconian if it's a normal agreement for such.  There might be provision for such, but it would have required more of a hearing than he received in general.  But all of this is speculation until posted- I definitely wouldn't err on the side of trusting the Uni after what they've shown.
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Living Room / Re: Computer science student expelled for testing university software security
« Last post by wraith808 on January 22, 2013, 11:11 PM »
Wow... if that's the real series of events, I withdraw my statement that he did anything wrong.  This timeline is pretty damning.
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Living Room / Re: Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz dies at 26
« Last post by wraith808 on January 22, 2013, 09:49 AM »
internetactivists.jpg

Can't really argue with this...
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Living Room / Re: Computer science student expelled for testing university software security
« Last post by wraith808 on January 22, 2013, 09:47 AM »
Hrm, did he actually do anything interesting, or did he just run some scriptkiddeialready-existing tools?
-f0dder (January 22, 2013, 09:16 AM)

He did something interesting to find out the problem, i.e. was writing a utility for students, and realized there was a hole.

Then he ran already-existing tools to see if the problem had been fixed.
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Living Room / Re: Computer science student expelled for testing university software security
« Last post by wraith808 on January 22, 2013, 07:46 AM »
Report says even Skytech is offering.
-cmpm (January 21, 2013, 11:05 PM)

A good quote from the comments on that article:
Mr. Al-Khabaz-- get a lawyer before you accept Skytech's "scholarship" or "job offer". My guess is they want you to sign something to prevent any future claims against them. The more generous they are, the greater their perceived liability in this case.

Based on the reported news, it seems that they bullied you into signing non-disclosure and then they disclosed your actions to Dawson. That information was used by Dawson to expel you.

I'm sure there is a Montreal lawyer with a sense of justice who would love to take your case, possibly for little or no cost to you.

Proceed with caution.

I hope he takes that seriously...
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