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4,994,258 | In Visual Studio when working in VB.Net, it automatically creates lines/regions around methods etc.
How can this be turned off somewhere in the options? | 2011/02/14 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4994258",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/84539/"
] | If you open Tools ==> Options, and select Text Editor, there is a "Basic" section for Visual Basic. This option is on the "VB Specific" sub-section. Unselect "Show procedure line separators". | The menu sequence is a bit different for VS2015.
* Tools -> Options -> Text Editor -> Basic -> Advanced
* Uncheck "Show procedure line separators." |
4,994,258 | In Visual Studio when working in VB.Net, it automatically creates lines/regions around methods etc.
How can this be turned off somewhere in the options? | 2011/02/14 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4994258",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/84539/"
] | For anyone that comes across this and is using Visual Studio 2012. Those lines are off by default. If you want the lines back then you need to:
* Tools -> Options -> Text Editor
* Navigate to the Basic -> VB Specific sub category
* Uncheck "Enable outlining mode"
Yes, these are the same steps that JaredPar explained ... | The menu sequence is a bit different for VS2015.
* Tools -> Options -> Text Editor -> Basic -> Advanced
* Uncheck "Show procedure line separators." |
162,119 | >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Why do some people answer in comments?](https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4217/why-do-some-people-answer-in-comments)
>
>
>
There so many answers in SO posted as comments (just [yet another one](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/14237404/how-to-use-stl-map)). Why peopl... | 2013/01/09 | [
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/162119",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://meta.stackexchange.com/users/178998/"
] | People don't always know for certain that the comment is answering the question, in particular when there could be several different possible solutions.
Additionally, sometimes, if an answer is trivial enough to be answered in a comment, it suggest that the question wasn't a good question for SO. | Some answers are *that* trivial that it is sometimes not even worth posting an answer and the question should probably be closed as "localized". |
76,107 | Based on a previous [post](https://datascience.stackexchange.com/questions/76056/for-imbalanced-classification-should-the-validation-dataset-be-balanced), I understand the need to ensure that the validation folds during the CV process have the same imbalanced distribution as the original dataset when training a binary ... | 2020/06/16 | [
"https://datascience.stackexchange.com/questions/76107",
"https://datascience.stackexchange.com",
"https://datascience.stackexchange.com/users/89795/"
] | The first question about missing data is always why is it missing?
Have you checked or know why the data is missing and whether it is MAR, MCAR or not missing at random?
If your data is MCAR imputation is generally fine and your lower test metric might simply indicate a suboptimal imputation strategy. In this case yo... | First you should define a metric that suits the problem $R^2$ in your case.
Do a correct cross-validation and train test splits.
And then choose in the cross validation which option has the best results for your model (imputing missing or xgboost no imputing). This way you are doing an empirical experiment and select... |
24,468,064 | What is the order of execution of triggers and constraint ?
For example, if I insert a bad foreign key, will this fk be detected by pgsql before my own trigger (BEFORE or AFTER) ?
I know an exception inside a trigger will rollback any update/insert executed inside this same trigger (even for AFTER trigger) but is it t... | 2014/06/28 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/24468064",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1972564/"
] | I think the [Postgres documentation](http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.1/static/sql-createtrigger.html) is pretty clear on this (my highlighting of the relevant part):
>
> The trigger can be specified to fire before the operation is attempted
> on a row (**before constraints are checked** and the INSERT, UPDATE, or
>... | If after trigger then execute constraint first then execute trigger.
If before trigger then execute trigger first then after execute constraint. |
104,382 | Hows does everyone feel about the solution below where there is duplicated CTA buttons at the top and bottom of a module?
We've some data to show that both buttons are being clicked but is this good practice? Does this have a negative impact that we might not be aware of?
Is this considered a "dark pattern"?
Any tho... | 2017/01/31 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/104382",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/96517/"
] | Nielsen Norman Group [recommends against using multiple links](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/duplicate-links/) to the same page for several reasons:
* People spend more time making a decision when there are multiple
options
* The links compete with each other for the user's attention.
* Users don't necessarily know... | I think it depends on what there's between the two twin sets of buttons.
If there's a ToS, you should absolutely ditch the upper set of buttons since the user is supposed to have fully read the text (and hence scrolled it down to the bottom). In this situation, the user will naturally find the buttons at the end of t... |
104,382 | Hows does everyone feel about the solution below where there is duplicated CTA buttons at the top and bottom of a module?
We've some data to show that both buttons are being clicked but is this good practice? Does this have a negative impact that we might not be aware of?
Is this considered a "dark pattern"?
Any tho... | 2017/01/31 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/104382",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/96517/"
] | Nielsen Norman Group [recommends against using multiple links](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/duplicate-links/) to the same page for several reasons:
* People spend more time making a decision when there are multiple
options
* The links compete with each other for the user's attention.
* Users don't necessarily know... | I think duplicate buttons will create confusion because some users might not understand them and ask themselves:
* Are the buttons different?
* If they are different why do they say the same?
If the buttons don't actually appear at the same time the former questions might be accompanied with "didn't I see those befor... |
17,307 | I have decided to apply to PhD studies and in one part it says that my CV should contain: *"Study curriculum with rankings"*.
What does that mean? because they are also asking me to submit my studies transcripts. | 2014/02/22 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/17307",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/6144/"
] | Switch advisors. There is really not much else you can do\*.
\*If the person does something truly unethical and you have definitive proof you can try to bring it up with someone who has more authority.
---
You say that that isn't an option, and it sounds like you're planning to stick it with this advisor until you g... | When I read your question I must take into account that I am hearing one side of a dispute, so it is likely to be biased and incomplete. I don't know who is in the wrong but I can see a few pointers. Firstly you make very few specific complaints about what your advisor has done. You say he is trying to sabotage your pu... |
149,347 | The question is clear:
Do reviewers go over the calculations (i.e do the calculations themselves) in the paper? For example, it can be the derivation of an equation, or some numerical calculations.
**Edit:**
What I am trying to understand is that if I am reading a paper and seeing some derivations, should I assume t... | 2020/05/19 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/149347",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/51585/"
] | This depends on the field, the paper, and the reviewer. If the result of a calculation seems to be "expected" by an experienced reviewer they may feel no need to go over the calculation in detail. An exception would be when it is a core result on which other things depend. Another exception is if the result surprises t... | There are two **types** of result I'd light to highlight:
1. Numerical results that depend strongly on computational methods;
2. Theoretical results expressed algebraically.
Besides, there is the **significance** of results (which obviously depend on the referee):
1. Results seen as relevant
2. Results seen as irrel... |
149,347 | The question is clear:
Do reviewers go over the calculations (i.e do the calculations themselves) in the paper? For example, it can be the derivation of an equation, or some numerical calculations.
**Edit:**
What I am trying to understand is that if I am reading a paper and seeing some derivations, should I assume t... | 2020/05/19 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/149347",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/51585/"
] | This depends on the field, the paper, and the reviewer. If the result of a calculation seems to be "expected" by an experienced reviewer they may feel no need to go over the calculation in detail. An exception would be when it is a core result on which other things depend. Another exception is if the result surprises t... | It would be unusual for a reviewer to replicate numerical calculations in a paper, but in some cases they might do so, particularly if the supplementary materials include computer script allowing them to replicate the results easily. (If the author has not supplied the reviewers with the computer script for the calcula... |
149,347 | The question is clear:
Do reviewers go over the calculations (i.e do the calculations themselves) in the paper? For example, it can be the derivation of an equation, or some numerical calculations.
**Edit:**
What I am trying to understand is that if I am reading a paper and seeing some derivations, should I assume t... | 2020/05/19 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/149347",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/51585/"
] | This depends on the field, the paper, and the reviewer. If the result of a calculation seems to be "expected" by an experienced reviewer they may feel no need to go over the calculation in detail. An exception would be when it is a core result on which other things depend. Another exception is if the result surprises t... | The answers given before are quite good. I just want to add a few points based on my own experience that may be relevant.
The author of the question did not specify the field. It is safe to assume however that it is of scientific nature.
Let us begin with pure mathematics. Most of computations in pure mathematics are... |
149,347 | The question is clear:
Do reviewers go over the calculations (i.e do the calculations themselves) in the paper? For example, it can be the derivation of an equation, or some numerical calculations.
**Edit:**
What I am trying to understand is that if I am reading a paper and seeing some derivations, should I assume t... | 2020/05/19 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/149347",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/51585/"
] | It would be unusual for a reviewer to replicate numerical calculations in a paper, but in some cases they might do so, particularly if the supplementary materials include computer script allowing them to replicate the results easily. (If the author has not supplied the reviewers with the computer script for the calcula... | There are two **types** of result I'd light to highlight:
1. Numerical results that depend strongly on computational methods;
2. Theoretical results expressed algebraically.
Besides, there is the **significance** of results (which obviously depend on the referee):
1. Results seen as relevant
2. Results seen as irrel... |
149,347 | The question is clear:
Do reviewers go over the calculations (i.e do the calculations themselves) in the paper? For example, it can be the derivation of an equation, or some numerical calculations.
**Edit:**
What I am trying to understand is that if I am reading a paper and seeing some derivations, should I assume t... | 2020/05/19 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/149347",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/51585/"
] | It would be unusual for a reviewer to replicate numerical calculations in a paper, but in some cases they might do so, particularly if the supplementary materials include computer script allowing them to replicate the results easily. (If the author has not supplied the reviewers with the computer script for the calcula... | The answers given before are quite good. I just want to add a few points based on my own experience that may be relevant.
The author of the question did not specify the field. It is safe to assume however that it is of scientific nature.
Let us begin with pure mathematics. Most of computations in pure mathematics are... |
7,070 | I just answered one of my own questions, which I opened a bounty on just this morning.
Rather than just lose the 50 points, I offered it open to the most humorous or correct answer, and that person would get the 50 points I had offered. However, some spoilsport who obviously had a sense of humour by-pass, and edited t... | 2013/07/26 | [
"https://meta.askubuntu.com/questions/7070",
"https://meta.askubuntu.com",
"https://meta.askubuntu.com/users/155853/"
] | I blame the weather; people get extra-grumbly when it's all hot and sweaty and bothersome and things that shouldn't be sticking to each other are. Beurgh.
But on a serious note, when people flag things up as issues and they're correct, we moderators tend to act. You were pushing a question out of the natural fit of th... | you know the humour is so good but perhaps a newbie like me take it offensive.I like it ,but just must be watchful. ;) |
132,229 | I've just looked at the health status of my old 2,5 inch 500 Gb Fujitsu drive with a popular "HD Tune" utility. It shows a warning for the "Reallocated Event Count" property.
How serious is that?
The thing is that the drive is practically new. I ... | 2010/04/14 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/132229",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | Modern drives reserve a bunch of sectors for relocating other to if they seem to be in dubious condition (hopefully before they go bad). It is not unusual for a drive to have to do this occasionally in its life, but doing it too much indicates a serious or growing problem so I would recommend the drive not be used. It ... | REC is 'the number of attempts to transfer data from reallocated sectors to a spare area' - i.e. how often SMART wants to move data because of suspect sectors - I think you have a partially dead disk. |
132,229 | I've just looked at the health status of my old 2,5 inch 500 Gb Fujitsu drive with a popular "HD Tune" utility. It shows a warning for the "Reallocated Event Count" property.
How serious is that?
The thing is that the drive is practically new. I ... | 2010/04/14 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/132229",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | Google wrote an excellent white paper about hard drive failures:
<http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/research.google.com/en//archive/disk_failures.pdf>
The gist of it is, once a hard drive starts handling media failures (such as remapping sectors), it is headed downhill and will fail ... | Modern drives reserve a bunch of sectors for relocating other to if they seem to be in dubious condition (hopefully before they go bad). It is not unusual for a drive to have to do this occasionally in its life, but doing it too much indicates a serious or growing problem so I would recommend the drive not be used. It ... |
132,229 | I've just looked at the health status of my old 2,5 inch 500 Gb Fujitsu drive with a popular "HD Tune" utility. It shows a warning for the "Reallocated Event Count" property.
How serious is that?
The thing is that the drive is practically new. I ... | 2010/04/14 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/132229",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | Google wrote an excellent white paper about hard drive failures:
<http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/research.google.com/en//archive/disk_failures.pdf>
The gist of it is, once a hard drive starts handling media failures (such as remapping sectors), it is headed downhill and will fail ... | REC is 'the number of attempts to transfer data from reallocated sectors to a spare area' - i.e. how often SMART wants to move data because of suspect sectors - I think you have a partially dead disk. |
87,278 | I saw an brand new iPhone (possibly Android too) Video/Photo app when I was browsing Instagram. Unfortunately I didn't like any of their pictures or their instagram promo page for the app.
The app brand and name was a short one liner name/logo. Their logo/branding was very clean and cool. I think the logo had lilac co... | 2017/02/20 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/87278",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/60936/"
] | Since you say its not Boomerang than my guess is you're referring to [Flixel](http://www.flixel.com). It's a software application that's a little costly but really cool. You can do the same effects in Photoshop or After Effects with a bit more effort though. That's how I make Cinemagraphs as they've come to be known.
... | The photo/video is called cinemagraph. There are many applications or tutorials on the internet how to make it. But I like using GIMP. It is image editing software like photoshop but free. So you can use it without purchasing it first. It can produce good quality of cinemagraph even HD.
Here is cinemagraph tutorial us... |
131,389 | In final fantasy 12, It's not overly clear if a character has a 'best weapon' as damage for weapons can vary and other factors like speed of weapon come into play also.
I kept Fran with her bow since she joined my party, but have switched Balthier to ninja swords and Ashe to Spears , amongst other things.
I notice ... | 2013/09/19 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/131389",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/55554/"
] | I remembered once reading that, ironically, Balthier and Fran actually fire slower with guns and bows respectively than other characters. [Found this mechanics FAQ](http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/459841-final-fantasy-xii/faqs/45900) that clarifies that the following character and weapon combinations act slightly slower th... | It has pretty much no impact on the game, baceus most characters base stats are almost exactly the same.
So pick the weapons that do the most damage. Or don't. Axes are the most fun, though. |
19,980 | Every time after shaving underarms I get an itching sensation. Is there is a way to prevent/ reduce it?
It could be something that can be applied before shaving, after shaving or could be a change or improvement of the shaving method/ equipment.
What I have tried so far:
1. Use a shaving machine instead of a razor
2... | 2018/12/15 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/19980",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1452/"
] | Try cornstarch after the shave ,ultrafine would be even better (Like the kind found in women's feminine deodorant powder.Its pure cornstarch with a light fragrance but it's always helped me when I'd get the "I think I shaved a bit too close " itch. | Never tried this myself, but wax appears to be very efficient way:
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-F3QA-MTA>
The process itself might hurt more than shaving, but as far as I can tell, after it's done there won't be any itching. The above guide is by a female, but applies also for males of course.
Happy waxing! :... |
19,980 | Every time after shaving underarms I get an itching sensation. Is there is a way to prevent/ reduce it?
It could be something that can be applied before shaving, after shaving or could be a change or improvement of the shaving method/ equipment.
What I have tried so far:
1. Use a shaving machine instead of a razor
2... | 2018/12/15 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/19980",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1452/"
] | Try cornstarch after the shave ,ultrafine would be even better (Like the kind found in women's feminine deodorant powder.Its pure cornstarch with a light fragrance but it's always helped me when I'd get the "I think I shaved a bit too close " itch. | Hydrocortisone in Over The Counter strength is meant for itches & skin abrasions. Ask your doctor if in doubt, but it does work to stop itching. |
23,071 | Was God holding back on the Israelites when it came to the promised land?
For example, they were promised fertile land, creating lots of food, bread and honey, beautiful landscape, a place of their own....etc.
However, we [see lands like in Austria](https://www.google.com/search?q=austria%20landscape&client=firefox-a... | 2013/11/22 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/23071",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/1400/"
] | The question seems to be based on a false premise. Most of Israel is not a desert.
[The Institute for Creation Research has an article discussing the ideal climate that exists in Jerusalem.](http://www.icr.org/article/jerusalems-unique-climate/)
A few excerpts:
>
> **An Ideal Combination of Sun and Rain**
>
>
> ... | >
> The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I
> have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am
> concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them
> from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land
> into a **good and spacious** la... |
7,614,517 | I've been searching since around a year for a combination of C++ build system and IDE which brings the following features:
1. Cross plattform build system that builds atleast on Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
2. Some sort of inteligent code completion (IntelliSense of Visual Studio, that thing fromEclipse).
3. Debugger in... | 2011/09/30 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7614517",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/211404/"
] | The Qt framework uses [Qmake](http://doc.qt.nokia.com/4.7-snapshot/qmake-tutorial.html) - it has a cross platform ide [QtCreator](http://qt.nokia.com/products/developer-tools/) that uses the qmake .pro files.
There is also a plugin for visual studio that will convert .pro to and from visual studio projects | I have investigated a solution like the one you are looking for and haven't found anything satisfactory. I'm currently maintaining separate project files for each of my platforms (Visual Studio, XCode for OSX and iOS, makefiles for Linux, Android and webOS). I have found that it isn't a lot of work to keep them in sync... |
7,614,517 | I've been searching since around a year for a combination of C++ build system and IDE which brings the following features:
1. Cross plattform build system that builds atleast on Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
2. Some sort of inteligent code completion (IntelliSense of Visual Studio, that thing fromEclipse).
3. Debugger in... | 2011/09/30 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7614517",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/211404/"
] | The Qt framework uses [Qmake](http://doc.qt.nokia.com/4.7-snapshot/qmake-tutorial.html) - it has a cross platform ide [QtCreator](http://qt.nokia.com/products/developer-tools/) that uses the qmake .pro files.
There is also a plugin for visual studio that will convert .pro to and from visual studio projects | Codeblocks also has a cross-platform build system.
Codeblocks builds itself through its Codeblocks project file. |
7,614,517 | I've been searching since around a year for a combination of C++ build system and IDE which brings the following features:
1. Cross plattform build system that builds atleast on Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
2. Some sort of inteligent code completion (IntelliSense of Visual Studio, that thing fromEclipse).
3. Debugger in... | 2011/09/30 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7614517",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/211404/"
] | The Qt framework uses [Qmake](http://doc.qt.nokia.com/4.7-snapshot/qmake-tutorial.html) - it has a cross platform ide [QtCreator](http://qt.nokia.com/products/developer-tools/) that uses the qmake .pro files.
There is also a plugin for visual studio that will convert .pro to and from visual studio projects | Here is what I ended up doing:
* I stuck to CMake over qmake, since it simply seems more powerful, and is easy to install seperatly. Also both only generate Makefiles so they pretty much do the same for me.
* Since the Eclipse/VisualStudio project files created by CMake are only there for building I couldn't use them ... |
887,193 | Is it possible to run a .net application on Linux environment? If yes then how? Will all the components of .net framework work properly on Linux ? | 2009/05/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/887193",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/109785/"
] | Please see [Running .Net applications on Linux with Mono](http://www.linux.com/archive/articles/53582):
>
> Imagine the fate of your company rests
> on your completing your new Linux
> project on time. You have a crack team
> of first-class developers, but they're
> all .Net programmers. What are you
> going to ... | While there are alternatives (I believe), [Mono](http://mono-project.com) is probably what you want.
It doesn't support *everything* that .NET supports, but there's a [compatibility tool](http://www.mono-project.com/MoMA) which will check for you. (I wouldn't blindly trust the results of the compatibility tool to be 1... |
887,193 | Is it possible to run a .net application on Linux environment? If yes then how? Will all the components of .net framework work properly on Linux ? | 2009/05/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/887193",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/109785/"
] | While there are alternatives (I believe), [Mono](http://mono-project.com) is probably what you want.
It doesn't support *everything* that .NET supports, but there's a [compatibility tool](http://www.mono-project.com/MoMA) which will check for you. (I wouldn't blindly trust the results of the compatibility tool to be 1... | For running simple .net Applications mono is the tool of your choice! I used it for many applications and it worked without major glitches. I would not reccommend starting to develop on Mono though. Some people in my Class tried to do C# on Linux with mono, and failed terribly.
When you do simple stuff it works good, ... |
887,193 | Is it possible to run a .net application on Linux environment? If yes then how? Will all the components of .net framework work properly on Linux ? | 2009/05/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/887193",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/109785/"
] | While there are alternatives (I believe), [Mono](http://mono-project.com) is probably what you want.
It doesn't support *everything* that .NET supports, but there's a [compatibility tool](http://www.mono-project.com/MoMA) which will check for you. (I wouldn't blindly trust the results of the compatibility tool to be 1... | A new answer for an old question, as technology improves.
You might also consider running your app as a dotnet core application.
The same code will work nativly with MAc Windows and linX
download dotnet runtime for your OS and on a console type
Dotnet .\yourapp.dll |
887,193 | Is it possible to run a .net application on Linux environment? If yes then how? Will all the components of .net framework work properly on Linux ? | 2009/05/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/887193",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/109785/"
] | A new answer for an old question, as technology improves.
You might also consider running your app as a dotnet core application.
The same code will work nativly with MAc Windows and linX
download dotnet runtime for your OS and on a console type
Dotnet .\yourapp.dll | For running simple .net Applications mono is the tool of your choice! I used it for many applications and it worked without major glitches. I would not reccommend starting to develop on Mono though. Some people in my Class tried to do C# on Linux with mono, and failed terribly.
When you do simple stuff it works good, ... |
887,193 | Is it possible to run a .net application on Linux environment? If yes then how? Will all the components of .net framework work properly on Linux ? | 2009/05/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/887193",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/109785/"
] | While there are alternatives (I believe), [Mono](http://mono-project.com) is probably what you want.
It doesn't support *everything* that .NET supports, but there's a [compatibility tool](http://www.mono-project.com/MoMA) which will check for you. (I wouldn't blindly trust the results of the compatibility tool to be 1... | There is also [MainSoft](http://www.mainsoft.com/products/vmw_j2ee.aspx) that lets you run on J2EE environment on Linux. It basically compiles the .NET source into Java bytecode. |
887,193 | Is it possible to run a .net application on Linux environment? If yes then how? Will all the components of .net framework work properly on Linux ? | 2009/05/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/887193",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/109785/"
] | There is also [MainSoft](http://www.mainsoft.com/products/vmw_j2ee.aspx) that lets you run on J2EE environment on Linux. It basically compiles the .NET source into Java bytecode. | For running simple .net Applications mono is the tool of your choice! I used it for many applications and it worked without major glitches. I would not reccommend starting to develop on Mono though. Some people in my Class tried to do C# on Linux with mono, and failed terribly.
When you do simple stuff it works good, ... |
887,193 | Is it possible to run a .net application on Linux environment? If yes then how? Will all the components of .net framework work properly on Linux ? | 2009/05/20 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/887193",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/109785/"
] | Please see [Running .Net applications on Linux with Mono](http://www.linux.com/archive/articles/53582):
>
> Imagine the fate of your company rests
> on your completing your new Linux
> project on time. You have a crack team
> of first-class developers, but they're
> all .Net programmers. What are you
> going to ... | For running simple .net Applications mono is the tool of your choice! I used it for many applications and it worked without major glitches. I would not reccommend starting to develop on Mono though. Some people in my Class tried to do C# on Linux with mono, and failed terribly.
When you do simple stuff it works good, ... |
31,155 | Hi I'm an ethereum noob and I have a few questions about integrating ethereum into my app.
Imagine I want to create a transaction on the blockchain every time a user opens the MySecret app. I want to log this information. Eventually I will reward the users with "MySecret" tokens for letting me log this information. My... | 2017/11/20 | [
"https://ethereum.stackexchange.com/questions/31155",
"https://ethereum.stackexchange.com",
"https://ethereum.stackexchange.com/users/11223/"
] | >
> What can I do to ensure my transactions hit the blockchain as fast as possible?
>
>
>
Most simply, the miner who finds the next block must have your transaction in their pool, and choose to include it. Because they choose, you cannot "ensure" inclusion, only increase your chances.
In an ideal world, for maxim... | You can give [Fosha.org](https://www.fosha.org) a try.
If you need an access token for testing, you can send us an e-mail (*support@fosha.org*). |
133,964 | I've heard this a few times, and I would presume that it comes from Wellingtons, with the meaning of put some boot to it.
Is there an origin for this phrase? | 2013/11/01 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/133964",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/22825/"
] | OED has the definition...
>
> ***wellie/welly**: slang. A kick, acceleration. Also fig.*
>
>
>
...under the entry for *Abbrev. of **Wellington** [boot]*, but I must admit when I use the expression *"Give it some wellie!"* I've always assumed I'm referencing a derivative of...
>
> ***welt**
>
> Verb: To beat... | *Give it some wellie* appear in several searches to mean *give it some gas* or, colloquially in AE, **put your foot into it** (put your foot down on the gas pedal), **step on it** (step on the gas pedal).
[Wiktionary UK](http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/give_it_some_welly) sums it up similarly:
>
> (UK) To increase fue... |
133,964 | I've heard this a few times, and I would presume that it comes from Wellingtons, with the meaning of put some boot to it.
Is there an origin for this phrase? | 2013/11/01 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/133964",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/22825/"
] | You are all missing the point that Wellies were, and still are, worn on working farms and would indeed be used when driving a tractor. It's credible then that 'give it welly' would be shouted at someone driving a tractor, hauling a load or driving out of the mud and it necessary then to push hard on the accelerator in ... | *Give it some wellie* appear in several searches to mean *give it some gas* or, colloquially in AE, **put your foot into it** (put your foot down on the gas pedal), **step on it** (step on the gas pedal).
[Wiktionary UK](http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/give_it_some_welly) sums it up similarly:
>
> (UK) To increase fue... |
513 | Would you recommend a free tool for exploring compiled .NET assemblies. I need to be able to:
* Explore the assemblies' source code and visualize the IL to a CLR language of choice (C#, VB.NET, managed C++ and etc.)
* Support navigation between the classes (via Ctrl + click on the class name for example, or other conv... | 2014/02/06 | [
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/513",
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/users/186/"
] | There is another tool developed by telerik - [JustDecompile](http://www.telerik.com/products/decompiler.aspx). It works really well, and has all the features of .NET Reflector and then some. (Including a visual studio extension). It's also free, which is nice. I've used it every since it came out and its quite nice.
O... | I personally am a big fan of [dotPeek](http://www.jetbrains.com/decompiler/) from Jetbrains as it ties in very nicely with Resharper and has some additional features to pull in .pdb:
 |
513 | Would you recommend a free tool for exploring compiled .NET assemblies. I need to be able to:
* Explore the assemblies' source code and visualize the IL to a CLR language of choice (C#, VB.NET, managed C++ and etc.)
* Support navigation between the classes (via Ctrl + click on the class name for example, or other conv... | 2014/02/06 | [
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/513",
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/users/186/"
] | There is another tool developed by telerik - [JustDecompile](http://www.telerik.com/products/decompiler.aspx). It works really well, and has all the features of .NET Reflector and then some. (Including a visual studio extension). It's also free, which is nice. I've used it every since it came out and its quite nice.
O... | The answers here are good for the time the question has been asked. In the meanwhile, IMHO, [dnSpy](https://github.com/0xd4d/dnSpy) has outperformed them.
* ✓ Visualize as C# or VB.NET - or IL
* ✓ Navigation between classes - by Ctrl+Click
* ✓ Examination of resources - live preview
* ? Handling .NET since 2.0 - I cou... |
513 | Would you recommend a free tool for exploring compiled .NET assemblies. I need to be able to:
* Explore the assemblies' source code and visualize the IL to a CLR language of choice (C#, VB.NET, managed C++ and etc.)
* Support navigation between the classes (via Ctrl + click on the class name for example, or other conv... | 2014/02/06 | [
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/513",
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/users/186/"
] | I personally am a big fan of [dotPeek](http://www.jetbrains.com/decompiler/) from Jetbrains as it ties in very nicely with Resharper and has some additional features to pull in .pdb:
 | The answers here are good for the time the question has been asked. In the meanwhile, IMHO, [dnSpy](https://github.com/0xd4d/dnSpy) has outperformed them.
* ✓ Visualize as C# or VB.NET - or IL
* ✓ Navigation between classes - by Ctrl+Click
* ✓ Examination of resources - live preview
* ? Handling .NET since 2.0 - I cou... |
59,640 | Both my parents work in a hospital. From a very young age, I've been left alone in my house for a few long hours till they come back. During these lonely times, I imagine myself to be with people I've created inside my mind.
From age 7 to age 14.. till today.. from cartoon characters to more vivid imaginary people. I ... | 2020/04/10 | [
"https://islam.stackexchange.com/questions/59640",
"https://islam.stackexchange.com",
"https://islam.stackexchange.com/users/37718/"
] | I don't know if you are joking around or not and I mean no disrespect if you are not joking around, but marrying an imaginary person is just a fantasy that is not reflective of reality. Many people fantasize as they don't like their real life. It is called escapism. | First of all, if you are trying to escape from the reality because you are alone, you may try finding a good friend, a good book, or a good online community. It is better for your mind to practice real action/reaction instead of fantasies.
Regarding imagining a husband, I would distinguish two separate thoughts.
1- T... |
31,580 | The sound of someone bursting someone's eyes out (like in game of thrones (spoilers)). Need something I can perform on stage. We tried the voice already, it didn't take so we need something easy and reliable. | 2014/10/29 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/31580",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/11180/"
] | For things like this I've used heavily cooked macaronis for the gooey sound in combination with messing around with a spoon in a jar of jam, and biting a special kind of big green grapes for the bursting of the eyes. Squeezing oranges, lemons and pomelos gives awesome squishy sounds as well. Mind you, the eye-sockets a... | alright what we went with was squeezing cooked spaghetti noodles in one hand that were soaked with water. It wasn't perfect but I think it got the idea of the effect across. |
647,642 | I have been hacking with Ruby from time to time, but I haven't done anything big or multithreaded with it. I have heard that MRI only supports green threads and JRuby supports native threads via JVM. However, I stumble upon comments on blogs and discussion groups which say that "Rails is not thread-safe" or that Ruby i... | 2009/03/15 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/647642",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/4110/"
] | The normal solution for MRI is to run multiple Rails instances, each handling requests independently. Since MRI isn't multithreaded anyway, you can't run multiple Rails instances on top of it. This means you take a memory hit since Rails is loaded once per Ruby process.
Since JRuby supports native threads, you could a... | I think the previous posters covered the Rails cases pretty well, so I won't bother going into that sort of stuff.
It's certainly possible to write threaded Ruby applications. Some of the problems that exist with ruby threads is that they are 'green' in as they are managed by the virtual machine. Currently, the defaul... |
647,642 | I have been hacking with Ruby from time to time, but I haven't done anything big or multithreaded with it. I have heard that MRI only supports green threads and JRuby supports native threads via JVM. However, I stumble upon comments on blogs and discussion groups which say that "Rails is not thread-safe" or that Ruby i... | 2009/03/15 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/647642",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/4110/"
] | First and foremost, Ruby 1.9 (the most recent official release) [now uses native (kernel) threads](http://blog.nuclearsquid.com/writings/ruby-1-9-what-s-new-what-s-changed). Previous versions of Ruby used green threads. To answer your question succinctly, prior to 1.9, threads have not commonly been used in Ruby applic... | The normal solution for MRI is to run multiple Rails instances, each handling requests independently. Since MRI isn't multithreaded anyway, you can't run multiple Rails instances on top of it. This means you take a memory hit since Rails is loaded once per Ruby process.
Since JRuby supports native threads, you could a... |
647,642 | I have been hacking with Ruby from time to time, but I haven't done anything big or multithreaded with it. I have heard that MRI only supports green threads and JRuby supports native threads via JVM. However, I stumble upon comments on blogs and discussion groups which say that "Rails is not thread-safe" or that Ruby i... | 2009/03/15 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/647642",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/4110/"
] | I really suggest you to watch Jim Weirich`s speech from RubyConf 2008 (it's very funny and informative:) :
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK-N_VxdW7g>
This one is nice too:
<http://rubyconf2008.confreaks.com/summer-of-code-rails-thread-safety.html> | I think the previous posters covered the Rails cases pretty well, so I won't bother going into that sort of stuff.
It's certainly possible to write threaded Ruby applications. Some of the problems that exist with ruby threads is that they are 'green' in as they are managed by the virtual machine. Currently, the defaul... |
647,642 | I have been hacking with Ruby from time to time, but I haven't done anything big or multithreaded with it. I have heard that MRI only supports green threads and JRuby supports native threads via JVM. However, I stumble upon comments on blogs and discussion groups which say that "Rails is not thread-safe" or that Ruby i... | 2009/03/15 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/647642",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/4110/"
] | First and foremost, Ruby 1.9 (the most recent official release) [now uses native (kernel) threads](http://blog.nuclearsquid.com/writings/ruby-1-9-what-s-new-what-s-changed). Previous versions of Ruby used green threads. To answer your question succinctly, prior to 1.9, threads have not commonly been used in Ruby applic... | I really suggest you to watch Jim Weirich`s speech from RubyConf 2008 (it's very funny and informative:) :
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK-N_VxdW7g>
This one is nice too:
<http://rubyconf2008.confreaks.com/summer-of-code-rails-thread-safety.html> |
647,642 | I have been hacking with Ruby from time to time, but I haven't done anything big or multithreaded with it. I have heard that MRI only supports green threads and JRuby supports native threads via JVM. However, I stumble upon comments on blogs and discussion groups which say that "Rails is not thread-safe" or that Ruby i... | 2009/03/15 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/647642",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/4110/"
] | First and foremost, Ruby 1.9 (the most recent official release) [now uses native (kernel) threads](http://blog.nuclearsquid.com/writings/ruby-1-9-what-s-new-what-s-changed). Previous versions of Ruby used green threads. To answer your question succinctly, prior to 1.9, threads have not commonly been used in Ruby applic... | I think the previous posters covered the Rails cases pretty well, so I won't bother going into that sort of stuff.
It's certainly possible to write threaded Ruby applications. Some of the problems that exist with ruby threads is that they are 'green' in as they are managed by the virtual machine. Currently, the defaul... |
72,736 | I am writing a basic logic program to a Virtex 6. It is a simple half adder with two inputs (A,B) and two outputs (Signal, Carryout). I would like to assign A, B to two switches and Signal, Carryout to two LEDs.
I have written the program and now trying to assign those relevant pins in PlanAhead 13.3. I am struggling ... | 2013/06/14 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/72736",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/25055/"
] | The [hardware user guide](http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/boards_and_kits/ug534.pdf) for the board documents all of the I/O connections to the FGPA. In particular, the switches and LEDs are documented in chapter 17, which starts on page 49. | You can find all the information you need at Xilinx's web site for the board:
[ML605 13.2 and Earlier Documentation](http://www.xilinx.com/products/boards/ml605/reference_designs.htm)
You can find the "ML605 Master UCF (rdf0041) (ZIP)" which is the 3rd one from the bottom of the list. |
436,598 | I'm trying to trick the results in this page to have more privacy/anonymity: <https://panopticlick.eff.org/index.php?action=log&js=yes>
So far the best I could do is change the user agent, with the "User Agent Switcher" plugin.
Any ideas on how to change the other values? Like the plugin details and the system fonts. | 2012/06/14 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/436598",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/123608/"
] | There isn't a way to do this yet in Firefox. This is necessary so that the server you are connecting to can know what form to send the content back to you in. The closest analogy I can draw is how SSL sends all of the acceptable connection types (SSL1, TSL, etc.) and the server can pick what it wants to use to communic... | fyi, check out this Firefox Addon: [Random Agent Spoofer](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/random-agent-spoofer/) |
436,598 | I'm trying to trick the results in this page to have more privacy/anonymity: <https://panopticlick.eff.org/index.php?action=log&js=yes>
So far the best I could do is change the user agent, with the "User Agent Switcher" plugin.
Any ideas on how to change the other values? Like the plugin details and the system fonts. | 2012/06/14 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/436598",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/123608/"
] | For user-agent, you can use "about:config" to create a value called "general.useragent.override" and setting the value to blank (or your favourite user agent).
Setting "plugins.click\_to\_play" to "true" stops the font enumeration.
"dom.storage.enabled" to "false" might also be useful. | fyi, check out this Firefox Addon: [Random Agent Spoofer](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/random-agent-spoofer/) |
436,598 | I'm trying to trick the results in this page to have more privacy/anonymity: <https://panopticlick.eff.org/index.php?action=log&js=yes>
So far the best I could do is change the user agent, with the "User Agent Switcher" plugin.
Any ideas on how to change the other values? Like the plugin details and the system fonts. | 2012/06/14 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/436598",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/123608/"
] | I know this question is quite old, but when searching for this problem, this is one of the first results.
Short Answer: Set "plugins.enumerable\_names" to "" (empty string) on Firefox 29+.
Apparently, from version 29 onwards, Firefox has a setting on about:config that controls the enumerable plugins. It does not solv... | fyi, check out this Firefox Addon: [Random Agent Spoofer](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/random-agent-spoofer/) |
12,020 | I want to use a buffer analysis to identify the geodemographics of Incinerators. I have downloaded the Output Area Classification (OAC) map and also know the locations of all the Incinerators I want to analyse from an online map. I want to know how i can perform a buffer analysis from the geographical point in which th... | 2011/07/11 | [
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/12020",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/users/3609/"
] | Forgive me if I'm missing something, but it seems that all you need here is your point shapefile and the buffer tool which is located at: Analysis Tools -> Proximity -> Buffer
Specify your input points and a buffer distance. Use the "Show Help" pane in the tool if you need guidance on some of the tool options. | You can also open these in python as points and simply loop through them, buffering each one. It's a very simple bit of code to do them all. |
61,290,802 | I am new to networking and Wireshark in general, but there's one thing I'm really stuck on.
I opened Wireshark, started sniffing, then I went to different websites both using HTTP and HTTPS.
I stopped the sniffing and tried to filter out "http" and "https" (different tries), but it shows nothing.
In the Protocol colu... | 2020/04/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/61290802",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/9076035/"
] | Wireshark cannot see application data because it is encrypted with TLS. That's why Wireshark use TLS and TLS version in protocol column instead of HTTPS.
Almost all big website are using HTTPS todays. When you try to use HTTP the connection will be redirected to HTTPS. There are different redirection methods and it is... | You can filter the HTTP traffic with the help of Wireshark easily.
Refer : [How many http and https connections established in wireshark?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/65941886/how-many-http-and-https-connections-established-in-wireshark/65968228#65968228)
Even you can get the additional information , like sou... |
537,430 | I am looking at an iot device that claims to be industrial grade.
It meets standards such as UL60950-1 and has an operating temperature -40 --> 85C so looks good but is that enough?
Exactly what standards must a device comply with to be industrial grade? | 2020/12/15 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/537430",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/72429/"
] | 'Industrial Grade' is not really a thing.
'Industrial Temperature Range' is -40°C to +85°C.
UL60950-1 may be enough for your application, or it may not. Do you have a target reliability level that your product has to meet?
Simply using qualified components in your design is not enough, if you use them in ways that a... | >
> Exactly what standards must a device comply with to be industrial grade?
>
>
>
Standards exist to provide some design specification in accordance to the known operating environment.
Do you know where your IOT device will be installed and consider requirements such as:
* Thermal limits
* Mechanical/Vibration
... |
63,701 | My Sql server is on Local Machine,
I want to access it through Internet.
I Configure Surace manager and Configuration manager
of sqlserver 2005 for remote access.
My sqlserver is running on port:1433
I am using port forwarding ,
I can access service of other ports,
My Connetion String Is:
Data Source=190.190.200.1... | 2009/09/09 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/63701",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | I don't recommend you do this, given past experience (i.e. [Slammer](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_slammer_(computer_worm)))
Is a VPN out of the question? Host-to-host OpenVPN perhaps? | It sounds like something is blocking the packets to your machine. Check the following:
* Try running **traceroute 190.190.200.100** at a command prompt on your remote machine to make sure that packets can get to the local machine. (It sounds like they can from your description, but it doesn't hurt to check.)
* Is the ... |
63,701 | My Sql server is on Local Machine,
I want to access it through Internet.
I Configure Surace manager and Configuration manager
of sqlserver 2005 for remote access.
My sqlserver is running on port:1433
I am using port forwarding ,
I can access service of other ports,
My Connetion String Is:
Data Source=190.190.200.1... | 2009/09/09 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/63701",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | I don't recommend you do this, given past experience (i.e. [Slammer](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_slammer_(computer_worm)))
Is a VPN out of the question? Host-to-host OpenVPN perhaps? | Try this:
1. Make sure TCP/IP is enabled on your client's SQL Native Client configuration. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager, expand SQL Native Client Configuration, click Client Protocols, make sure TCP/IP is enabled
2. Change your Connection String to this:
Provider=SQLNCLI;Data Source=190.190.200.100,1433;Netw... |
63,701 | My Sql server is on Local Machine,
I want to access it through Internet.
I Configure Surace manager and Configuration manager
of sqlserver 2005 for remote access.
My sqlserver is running on port:1433
I am using port forwarding ,
I can access service of other ports,
My Connetion String Is:
Data Source=190.190.200.1... | 2009/09/09 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/63701",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | I don't recommend you do this, given past experience (i.e. [Slammer](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_slammer_(computer_worm)))
Is a VPN out of the question? Host-to-host OpenVPN perhaps? | Sir,
I have a problem with sql connection.
As I know, if I want to connect with MS SQL that is located on web then It(MS sql hosted server) requires remote connection mode enabled.
I have hosted my application provide by one of hosting service.
I have hosted my MS data base on somee.com.
Here is the connection str... |
63,701 | My Sql server is on Local Machine,
I want to access it through Internet.
I Configure Surace manager and Configuration manager
of sqlserver 2005 for remote access.
My sqlserver is running on port:1433
I am using port forwarding ,
I can access service of other ports,
My Connetion String Is:
Data Source=190.190.200.1... | 2009/09/09 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/63701",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | I don't recommend you do this, given past experience (i.e. [Slammer](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_slammer_(computer_worm)))
Is a VPN out of the question? Host-to-host OpenVPN perhaps? | Goto Sql Server Configuration Manager, And Network Properties then enable TCP/IP. Goto TCP/IP Properties Check the IP Address and Enabled is'True' or not....
Visit the article on this page:<http://videotutors.net/SQLServer2008RemoteAccess.aspx> |
18,833 | I'm eighteen years old and I'm working at my first job. I have been here for six months. Understandably, I was initially offered a "less than market value" salary due to my lack of experience/education.
Well, we're now seven months into the job and I have been quite literally working as hard as I possibly can. It paid... | 2014/01/30 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18833",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/14564/"
] | You don't have to answer that, and I wouldn't. Your market value is determined by what employers will pay for your skills, not what you are currently paid. I would dodge the question and answer that "Based on the compensation of colleagues with similar skills and experience, I believe that my market value is ..."
Per... | I have used what Raganwald has written when it comes to answering questions about salary in his article [Three tips for getting a job through a recruiter](http://weblog.raganwald.com/2006/08/three-tips-for-getting-job-through.html):
>
> Now I said you don't disclose details. I think you want to mention a range. Here'... |
18,833 | I'm eighteen years old and I'm working at my first job. I have been here for six months. Understandably, I was initially offered a "less than market value" salary due to my lack of experience/education.
Well, we're now seven months into the job and I have been quite literally working as hard as I possibly can. It paid... | 2014/01/30 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18833",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/14564/"
] | I have used what Raganwald has written when it comes to answering questions about salary in his article [Three tips for getting a job through a recruiter](http://weblog.raganwald.com/2006/08/three-tips-for-getting-job-through.html):
>
> Now I said you don't disclose details. I think you want to mention a range. Here'... | No matter what figure you tell them just one suggestion keep in mind: Don't let your potential new employeer that you are desperate to get a raise or leave your current company and join this one. Because if you show them that you are dying to leave the current company they will also give you small raise. |
18,833 | I'm eighteen years old and I'm working at my first job. I have been here for six months. Understandably, I was initially offered a "less than market value" salary due to my lack of experience/education.
Well, we're now seven months into the job and I have been quite literally working as hard as I possibly can. It paid... | 2014/01/30 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18833",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/14564/"
] | I have used what Raganwald has written when it comes to answering questions about salary in his article [Three tips for getting a job through a recruiter](http://weblog.raganwald.com/2006/08/three-tips-for-getting-job-through.html):
>
> Now I said you don't disclose details. I think you want to mention a range. Here'... | Another option would be lying, say you get slightly less then the amount you want to get as a minimum salary and that you expect a common raise around 10-20percent for changing your job.
In this case you wouldn't work for less money, if he just offers your minimum salary, and you are a bit above your normal range to ha... |
18,833 | I'm eighteen years old and I'm working at my first job. I have been here for six months. Understandably, I was initially offered a "less than market value" salary due to my lack of experience/education.
Well, we're now seven months into the job and I have been quite literally working as hard as I possibly can. It paid... | 2014/01/30 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18833",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/14564/"
] | You don't have to answer that, and I wouldn't. Your market value is determined by what employers will pay for your skills, not what you are currently paid. I would dodge the question and answer that "Based on the compensation of colleagues with similar skills and experience, I believe that my market value is ..."
Per... | No matter what figure you tell them just one suggestion keep in mind: Don't let your potential new employeer that you are desperate to get a raise or leave your current company and join this one. Because if you show them that you are dying to leave the current company they will also give you small raise. |
18,833 | I'm eighteen years old and I'm working at my first job. I have been here for six months. Understandably, I was initially offered a "less than market value" salary due to my lack of experience/education.
Well, we're now seven months into the job and I have been quite literally working as hard as I possibly can. It paid... | 2014/01/30 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18833",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/14564/"
] | You don't have to answer that, and I wouldn't. Your market value is determined by what employers will pay for your skills, not what you are currently paid. I would dodge the question and answer that "Based on the compensation of colleagues with similar skills and experience, I believe that my market value is ..."
Per... | Another option would be lying, say you get slightly less then the amount you want to get as a minimum salary and that you expect a common raise around 10-20percent for changing your job.
In this case you wouldn't work for less money, if he just offers your minimum salary, and you are a bit above your normal range to ha... |
18,833 | I'm eighteen years old and I'm working at my first job. I have been here for six months. Understandably, I was initially offered a "less than market value" salary due to my lack of experience/education.
Well, we're now seven months into the job and I have been quite literally working as hard as I possibly can. It paid... | 2014/01/30 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18833",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/users/14564/"
] | No matter what figure you tell them just one suggestion keep in mind: Don't let your potential new employeer that you are desperate to get a raise or leave your current company and join this one. Because if you show them that you are dying to leave the current company they will also give you small raise. | Another option would be lying, say you get slightly less then the amount you want to get as a minimum salary and that you expect a common raise around 10-20percent for changing your job.
In this case you wouldn't work for less money, if he just offers your minimum salary, and you are a bit above your normal range to ha... |
24,944 | So apparently this is a new game that kids are doing. First they find a valid cell phone number that receives texts, then they start spamming it with 2FA requests with fake facebook/google account creations for the sake of being pests. The recipient can't block these, because facebook and google both require 2FA for lo... | 2021/07/20 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/24944",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/35266/"
] | The obvious trick is to block the number used by the 2FA sender.
You then unblock it when you are expecting a code, then block it again after you've received it. | I am not sure if this question is in scope of lifehacks at all. But anyway my suggestion would be:
1. Buy two-factor authorization hardware security key (token) e.g. [YubiKey by Yubico](https://www.yubico.com/products/yubikey-5-overview/), [Titan Security Key by Google](https://cloud.google.com/titan-security-key) or ... |
24,944 | So apparently this is a new game that kids are doing. First they find a valid cell phone number that receives texts, then they start spamming it with 2FA requests with fake facebook/google account creations for the sake of being pests. The recipient can't block these, because facebook and google both require 2FA for lo... | 2021/07/20 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/24944",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/35266/"
] | The obvious trick is to block the number used by the 2FA sender.
You then unblock it when you are expecting a code, then block it again after you've received it. | Facebook supports authenticator app based auth; Google Auth, Authy, Last Pass, Fortitoken, Microsoft Authenticator and a boatload of other apps use the same algorithm - basically a sequence of random numbers unique to you, that changes every 30 seconds. By their servers and your phone being sync'd on their clocks they ... |
130 | What is the difference between Oracle Spatial, PostGIS, SQLServer2008, SpatiaLite, and MySQL in terms of their spatial support. Are there specific use cases where each shines. What might you want to avoid with any of these databases. | 2010/07/23 | [
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/130",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/users/57/"
] | **Database Comparison Matrix**
In this link you can find the matrix of comparison between databases with spatial capabilities.
<http://www.bostongis.com/?content_name=sqlserver2008r2_oracle11gr2_postgis15_compare#221> | It is a very broad question.
* Cost
* Implementation
* Support
* Speed
* Limitations
The bottom line is you get what you pay for.
Oracle Spatial which can only be used with Oracle Enterprise Edition. One can use Oracle Locator, but has less of the native tools for GIS. Spatial also has GeoRaster which is an image fo... |
130 | What is the difference between Oracle Spatial, PostGIS, SQLServer2008, SpatiaLite, and MySQL in terms of their spatial support. Are there specific use cases where each shines. What might you want to avoid with any of these databases. | 2010/07/23 | [
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/130",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/users/57/"
] | **Database Comparison Matrix**
In this link you can find the matrix of comparison between databases with spatial capabilities.
<http://www.bostongis.com/?content_name=sqlserver2008r2_oracle11gr2_postgis15_compare#221> | One thing about PostgreSQL/PostGIS is that it is the most likely candidate for having a native interface present in other open source projects.
For example, in [QGIS](http://www.qgis.org) 1.4.0, there is a button sitting right in the menu bar that says "Add PostGIS Layer".
Spatialite also has a toolbar entry,
but there... |
130 | What is the difference between Oracle Spatial, PostGIS, SQLServer2008, SpatiaLite, and MySQL in terms of their spatial support. Are there specific use cases where each shines. What might you want to avoid with any of these databases. | 2010/07/23 | [
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/130",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/users/57/"
] | It is a very broad question.
* Cost
* Implementation
* Support
* Speed
* Limitations
The bottom line is you get what you pay for.
Oracle Spatial which can only be used with Oracle Enterprise Edition. One can use Oracle Locator, but has less of the native tools for GIS. Spatial also has GeoRaster which is an image fo... | One thing about PostgreSQL/PostGIS is that it is the most likely candidate for having a native interface present in other open source projects.
For example, in [QGIS](http://www.qgis.org) 1.4.0, there is a button sitting right in the menu bar that says "Add PostGIS Layer".
Spatialite also has a toolbar entry,
but there... |
191,186 | If 3 fully charged (3.7V(nom), 2.9Ah) li-ion batteries (rated for 2A max per cell), were placed in series to form a 3S battery pack, how much current could a maximum load draw from the battery without causing damage to the cells? 2A or 6A? | 2015/09/19 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/191186",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/86762/"
] | Connecting batteries in series will increase the voltage and keep current capacity constant. When you connect batteries in series :
* Vtotal = V1+V2+...+Vn (e.g. 1.5+1.5+1.5=4.5V)
* Current capacity = lowest current capacity between batteries (e.g. 2A)
Connecting batteries in parallel will increase the current and ke... | Each cell in series has to provide the full output current, so, if the maximum allowed current for one cell is 2A, then for a string of cells in series, the maximum current will be 2A. The capacity (Ah) will also be the same as for a single cell. |
191,186 | If 3 fully charged (3.7V(nom), 2.9Ah) li-ion batteries (rated for 2A max per cell), were placed in series to form a 3S battery pack, how much current could a maximum load draw from the battery without causing damage to the cells? 2A or 6A? | 2015/09/19 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/191186",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/86762/"
] | Each cell in series has to provide the full output current, so, if the maximum allowed current for one cell is 2A, then for a string of cells in series, the maximum current will be 2A. The capacity (Ah) will also be the same as for a single cell. | The battery connected in series add up voltage and maximum current draw is depends on C rating of the cell.If C rating of the cell is 2C and your capacity is 2.9 Ah then the maximum current you can draw from it is 2.9\*2 =5.8 A |
191,186 | If 3 fully charged (3.7V(nom), 2.9Ah) li-ion batteries (rated for 2A max per cell), were placed in series to form a 3S battery pack, how much current could a maximum load draw from the battery without causing damage to the cells? 2A or 6A? | 2015/09/19 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/191186",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/86762/"
] | Connecting batteries in series will increase the voltage and keep current capacity constant. When you connect batteries in series :
* Vtotal = V1+V2+...+Vn (e.g. 1.5+1.5+1.5=4.5V)
* Current capacity = lowest current capacity between batteries (e.g. 2A)
Connecting batteries in parallel will increase the current and ke... | The battery connected in series add up voltage and maximum current draw is depends on C rating of the cell.If C rating of the cell is 2C and your capacity is 2.9 Ah then the maximum current you can draw from it is 2.9\*2 =5.8 A |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | Let's go through the process of what actually happened:
* Telegram requires a cell phone number to be linked in order to create an account.
* To verify that the number exists, they send out a verification code for you to enter in the app while creating the account.
* This person obviously didn't want their own cell ph... | There's also the risk of targeted attacks to your smartphone by having your number (e.g. Android or iOS vulnerabilities) through MMS or SMS. But the risk is low.
If changing your number is not to burdensome, you might want to change it.
And kudos on your quick thinking! |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | Let's go through the process of what actually happened:
* Telegram requires a cell phone number to be linked in order to create an account.
* To verify that the number exists, they send out a verification code for you to enter in the app while creating the account.
* This person obviously didn't want their own cell ph... | It could easily have led to a scam. The request was to get access to Telegram using your phone number.
Works just like Whatsaap, when you register, you enter your number and a code is sent to your phone.
This could easily be removed by re-registering Telegram on your phone where it would repeat the process but ... |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | Let's go through the process of what actually happened:
* Telegram requires a cell phone number to be linked in order to create an account.
* To verify that the number exists, they send out a verification code for you to enter in the app while creating the account.
* This person obviously didn't want their own cell ph... | Contrary to what one of the other answers said, I wouldn't change your number over this. Most of the nuisance stuff from having your number comes from **bulk data collection services who resell it**. This girl, whomever she is, just wanted to create an account for potentially negative purposes and thought you were a us... |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | Let's go through the process of what actually happened:
* Telegram requires a cell phone number to be linked in order to create an account.
* To verify that the number exists, they send out a verification code for you to enter in the app while creating the account.
* This person obviously didn't want their own cell ph... | I understood her intention i.e she wants to open a telegram account with your number. Telegram is a good app to maintain privacy but remember criminals also use telegram to maintain their privacy. Hence why she wants to do such a thing so that no one can discover her identity.
Note: Telegram is encrypted so what I mea... |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | It could easily have led to a scam. The request was to get access to Telegram using your phone number.
Works just like Whatsaap, when you register, you enter your number and a code is sent to your phone.
This could easily be removed by re-registering Telegram on your phone where it would repeat the process but ... | There's also the risk of targeted attacks to your smartphone by having your number (e.g. Android or iOS vulnerabilities) through MMS or SMS. But the risk is low.
If changing your number is not to burdensome, you might want to change it.
And kudos on your quick thinking! |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | There's also the risk of targeted attacks to your smartphone by having your number (e.g. Android or iOS vulnerabilities) through MMS or SMS. But the risk is low.
If changing your number is not to burdensome, you might want to change it.
And kudos on your quick thinking! | I understood her intention i.e she wants to open a telegram account with your number. Telegram is a good app to maintain privacy but remember criminals also use telegram to maintain their privacy. Hence why she wants to do such a thing so that no one can discover her identity.
Note: Telegram is encrypted so what I mea... |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | It could easily have led to a scam. The request was to get access to Telegram using your phone number.
Works just like Whatsaap, when you register, you enter your number and a code is sent to your phone.
This could easily be removed by re-registering Telegram on your phone where it would repeat the process but ... | Contrary to what one of the other answers said, I wouldn't change your number over this. Most of the nuisance stuff from having your number comes from **bulk data collection services who resell it**. This girl, whomever she is, just wanted to create an account for potentially negative purposes and thought you were a us... |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | It could easily have led to a scam. The request was to get access to Telegram using your phone number.
Works just like Whatsaap, when you register, you enter your number and a code is sent to your phone.
This could easily be removed by re-registering Telegram on your phone where it would repeat the process but ... | I understood her intention i.e she wants to open a telegram account with your number. Telegram is a good app to maintain privacy but remember criminals also use telegram to maintain their privacy. Hence why she wants to do such a thing so that no one can discover her identity.
Note: Telegram is encrypted so what I mea... |
182,567 | I was playing an online game and I came in contact with this user. She was listed as from the same country as me (Egypt). So when she asked me for my cell phone number, I gave it to her. I figured it was to add me on WhatsApp so we can chat or something.
However, I instead received an SMS message (titled 'Telegram') w... | 2018/03/29 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/182567",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/174295/"
] | Contrary to what one of the other answers said, I wouldn't change your number over this. Most of the nuisance stuff from having your number comes from **bulk data collection services who resell it**. This girl, whomever she is, just wanted to create an account for potentially negative purposes and thought you were a us... | I understood her intention i.e she wants to open a telegram account with your number. Telegram is a good app to maintain privacy but remember criminals also use telegram to maintain their privacy. Hence why she wants to do such a thing so that no one can discover her identity.
Note: Telegram is encrypted so what I mea... |
25,944 | I know they remove certain sounds, like extreme highs and lows, but how does this really work?
* What information is decided to be thrown out? Is it just done by frequency and typical human hearing range?
* Are other types of compression used, like redundancy removal? How do they work?
* When the resulted file is prod... | 2011/01/18 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/25944",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/6865/"
] | MPEG-1 Layer 3 is complex stuff. I recommend starting your reading here: <https://web.archive.org/web/20140221055027/http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/mp3/chapter/ch02.html>
Another resource that I found helpful to get started with is at: <http://www.mp3-tech.org/>
In a nutshell, MP3 encoding works by taking a frame (sa... | It throws out what we can't hear, to put it simply. To quote the Wikipedia article on MP3 "It uses psychoacoustic models to discard or reduce precision of components less audible to human hearing, and then records the remaining information in an efficient manner." <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoacoustics> |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/203",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/users/95/"
] | The answer to this is a little convoluted and the answer is just what is "believed" to have been the reason behind the scoring numbers, but since tennis is a game that dates back to the 19th century, it's tough to know for sure.
Anyway, here goes...
Think of a clock face that is divided up into quadrants - which woul... | I've also heard the story that the very first tennis players (we shall call them Adam and Eve) used a clock's minute hand to keep score (15, 30, 45). However, the clock was slightly broken and the hands were a bit loose. So when Eve went to set the score to 45, the hand slipped and fell back down to 40! And that has be... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/203",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/users/95/"
] | I've also heard the story that the very first tennis players (we shall call them Adam and Eve) used a clock's minute hand to keep score (15, 30, 45). However, the clock was slightly broken and the hands were a bit loose. So when Eve went to set the score to 45, the hand slipped and fell back down to 40! And that has be... | The modern rules of lawn tennis were defined by a British Army, Major Wingfield.
He used the calibre of cannon used on board ships to define the scoring system - the standard cannon were 15 pounders, 30 pounders and 40 pounders. He retained 'love' (based upon 'oueff - 'egg' in French i.e. looking like nought) and deu... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/203",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/users/95/"
] | The answer to this is a little convoluted and the answer is just what is "believed" to have been the reason behind the scoring numbers, but since tennis is a game that dates back to the 19th century, it's tough to know for sure.
Anyway, here goes...
Think of a clock face that is divided up into quadrants - which woul... | The theories of the clock are as I understand it correct in that the score was kept on a clock using the 15, 30 and 45 minute marks ... so why 40? To understand this it is good to realise that this all was established in France and when the scores were called out they would have called quinze (15), trente (30) and quar... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/203",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/users/95/"
] | The best explanation I could find of this is from [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_score):
>
> The origins of the 15, 30, and 40 scores are believed to be medieval French. It is possible that a clock face was used on court, with a quarter move of the hand to indicate a score of 15, 30, and 45. When the... | The theories of the clock are as I understand it correct in that the score was kept on a clock using the 15, 30 and 45 minute marks ... so why 40? To understand this it is good to realise that this all was established in France and when the scores were called out they would have called quinze (15), trente (30) and quar... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/203",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/users/95/"
] | The answer to this is a little convoluted and the answer is just what is "believed" to have been the reason behind the scoring numbers, but since tennis is a game that dates back to the 19th century, it's tough to know for sure.
Anyway, here goes...
Think of a clock face that is divided up into quadrants - which woul... | The modern rules of lawn tennis were defined by a British Army, Major Wingfield.
He used the calibre of cannon used on board ships to define the scoring system - the standard cannon were 15 pounders, 30 pounders and 40 pounders. He retained 'love' (based upon 'oueff - 'egg' in French i.e. looking like nought) and deu... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/203",
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] | The theories of the clock are as I understand it correct in that the score was kept on a clock using the 15, 30 and 45 minute marks ... so why 40? To understand this it is good to realise that this all was established in France and when the scores were called out they would have called quinze (15), trente (30) and quar... | The modern rules of lawn tennis were defined by a British Army, Major Wingfield.
He used the calibre of cannon used on board ships to define the scoring system - the standard cannon were 15 pounders, 30 pounders and 40 pounders. He retained 'love' (based upon 'oueff - 'egg' in French i.e. looking like nought) and deu... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
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] | The answer to this is a little convoluted and the answer is just what is "believed" to have been the reason behind the scoring numbers, but since tennis is a game that dates back to the 19th century, it's tough to know for sure.
Anyway, here goes...
Think of a clock face that is divided up into quadrants - which woul... | Another theory on this scoring system (15, 30, and 40 scores) is:
>
> The scoring nomenclature came from the French game [jeu de paume](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeu_de_paume) (a
> precursor to tennis which initially used the hand instead of a
> racket). Jeu de paume was very popular before the French revolution,... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
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] | The best explanation I could find of this is from [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_score):
>
> The origins of the 15, 30, and 40 scores are believed to be medieval French. It is possible that a clock face was used on court, with a quarter move of the hand to indicate a score of 15, 30, and 45. When the... | **As for the history of tennis scoring, there are two background stories:**
1. That it has its origin in medieval numerology. The number 60 was considered to be a "good" or "complete" number back then, in about the same way you'd consider 100 to be a nice round figure today. The medieval version of tennis, therefore,... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
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] | I've also heard the story that the very first tennis players (we shall call them Adam and Eve) used a clock's minute hand to keep score (15, 30, 45). However, the clock was slightly broken and the hands were a bit loose. So when Eve went to set the score to 45, the hand slipped and fell back down to 40! And that has be... | Another theory on this scoring system (15, 30, and 40 scores) is:
>
> The scoring nomenclature came from the French game [jeu de paume](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeu_de_paume) (a
> precursor to tennis which initially used the hand instead of a
> racket). Jeu de paume was very popular before the French revolution,... |
203 | Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring calculation? | 2012/02/11 | [
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/203",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com",
"https://sports.stackexchange.com/users/95/"
] | The answer to this is a little convoluted and the answer is just what is "believed" to have been the reason behind the scoring numbers, but since tennis is a game that dates back to the 19th century, it's tough to know for sure.
Anyway, here goes...
Think of a clock face that is divided up into quadrants - which woul... | **As for the history of tennis scoring, there are two background stories:**
1. That it has its origin in medieval numerology. The number 60 was considered to be a "good" or "complete" number back then, in about the same way you'd consider 100 to be a nice round figure today. The medieval version of tennis, therefore,... |
14,668 | I am looking for the best way to counter the [Argument from Queerness](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_queerness) by Mackie.
Does anyone have a "standard" way to counter Mackie's argument? Is there an example which | 2014/07/16 | [
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] | I haven't seen this anywhere, but I would raise the specter of laws of nature with causal powers as 'queer' entities. We know that laws like *F = ma* are entirely *descriptive*; objects do not obey *F = ma* [to various approximations] because of *F = ma*. A compelling reason to believe this is that in certain regimes, ... | There is a counterargument to Mackie, albeit one that many philosophers wouldn't accept.
The argument from queerness is described by Mackie in "Ethical Theory: An Anthology", Second ed., edited by Russ Shafer-Landau, Chapter 3, especially pp. 28-29. On p.24 he describes what sort of values he denies:
>
> A categoric... |
22,287 | I'm located in Mumbai, India. A few of these weird things started growing in a pot. I though it was quite interesting, since it has no leaves. Is it a type of grass? I have bunched and planted four of them together in this pot. Each stem at the soil level is a single separate plant. The stem continues in the soil as a ... | 2015/11/02 | [
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/22287",
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] | What you have there is a whisk fern. Psilotum nudum. A very very ancient plant, somewhat similar to Equisetum. However, horsetail does not branch and has a pointy cone on top of each long pencil thin bamboo-like segmented stalk. These things, whisk fern, are living fossils, and once established are easy to care for. Th... | I think it might be Equisetum, commonly known as Horsetail - its a bit small to be definite, but frankly, I wouldn't take the risk of growing it, I'd destroy it now, while you can! Unless you want to just grow one on, in a pot, and see if it develops into Horsetail... |
92,318 | Note: I posted this over on Robotics but the more I think about it, the more I realize this would be better asked here.
Basically, I want to detect an ultrasonic beacon in a radius around the robot. The beacon would have a separate ultrasonic emitter while the robot would have the spinning receiver.
Are there any exi... | 2013/12/01 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/92318",
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] | I have found an omni-drectional transmitter/receiver.
<http://www.metrolog.net/transdutores/piezofilm/ultra40k.php?lang=en>
More info and approximate pricing can be found on page 22 of this pdf: <http://physics.ucsd.edu/neurophysics/Manuals/Measurement%20Specialities,%20Inc/Piezo%20Film%20Sensors%20Product%20Guide%20... | I answered this in your next post, but i'll repost here for added effect:
I just answered a seemingly unrelated question here:[what is the best method for device location services](https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/92291/what-is-the-best-method-for-device-location-services/92325#92325), that I think may ... |
10,198,885 | I want to redirect all https requests (443) to another server, how can I do this in apache?
What I want to do is:
All https requests on <https://server1.com> redirect to <https://server2.com>
Anyone knows how I can achieve this? An example would be nice.
Thanks! | 2012/04/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/10198885",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1185577/"
] | Android is *a* platform to build on for GoogleTV, and it has some advantages, but GoogleTV also has Chrome built in. You can put your web app on Chrome first, and migrate to Android afterwards.
I think the key success factor for any app on Google TV is adherence to the design guidelines. Regardless of which platform ... | To port existing website to optimized version for Google TV, the key ingredient is use some Javascript library to make your sites D-pad navigable. There are a couple of libraries jQuery and Closure available: <https://developers.google.com/tv/web/docs/tools_libraries>.
If your site has video content, the easiest way i... |
10,198,885 | I want to redirect all https requests (443) to another server, how can I do this in apache?
What I want to do is:
All https requests on <https://server1.com> redirect to <https://server2.com>
Anyone knows how I can achieve this? An example would be nice.
Thanks! | 2012/04/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/10198885",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1185577/"
] | It really depends on what your webapp does. If it uses Flash, or not. There are lots of things to consider before doing just a "port". On the other hand, if your really interested in that, you might wish to look at this article I wrote: [Moving Web Content to Google TV Android Apps](https://developers.google.com/tv/and... | To port existing website to optimized version for Google TV, the key ingredient is use some Javascript library to make your sites D-pad navigable. There are a couple of libraries jQuery and Closure available: <https://developers.google.com/tv/web/docs/tools_libraries>.
If your site has video content, the easiest way i... |
3,226 | One of a tester's tasks is to isolate a bug. Narrowing a problem search space will help a developer to find the cause and fix it.
By isolating the bug I mean both finding the class of inputs that generate the error output of the app and finding which component, configuration file or piece of code contains the cause of... | 2012/06/02 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3226",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
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] | That is a good list. My most important piece of debugging advice is, "Change only one thing at a time." You can apply that to diagnosing almost anything, from software bugs to broken machines. | So far, everything stated here is really good.
I'll add: if possible, ask a developer on the project.
Sometimes a bug might make even more sense if you have more information, and developers tend to have such information. You may think that a bug is from area X in the business logic, but really it's in Y code based ... |
3,226 | One of a tester's tasks is to isolate a bug. Narrowing a problem search space will help a developer to find the cause and fix it.
By isolating the bug I mean both finding the class of inputs that generate the error output of the app and finding which component, configuration file or piece of code contains the cause of... | 2012/06/02 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3226",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/1933/"
] | As well as "what other commenters have said", here's a few other items from my experience:
* Locate similar bugs - does your bug occur in an area of the system that's known to be problematic? Does it look a lot like something that's already been logged?
* Areas of change - does the bug occur in a part of the system th... | That is a good list. My most important piece of debugging advice is, "Change only one thing at a time." You can apply that to diagnosing almost anything, from software bugs to broken machines. |
3,226 | One of a tester's tasks is to isolate a bug. Narrowing a problem search space will help a developer to find the cause and fix it.
By isolating the bug I mean both finding the class of inputs that generate the error output of the app and finding which component, configuration file or piece of code contains the cause of... | 2012/06/02 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3226",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/1933/"
] | That is a good list. My most important piece of debugging advice is, "Change only one thing at a time." You can apply that to diagnosing almost anything, from software bugs to broken machines. | Defect isolation and debugging are very similar in approach and nature, infact debugging is defined as "the process of identifying and removing errors from computer hardware or software."
I would, in the context of this question, almost define isolation as "debugging without the source code, or removing the error.
I... |
3,226 | One of a tester's tasks is to isolate a bug. Narrowing a problem search space will help a developer to find the cause and fix it.
By isolating the bug I mean both finding the class of inputs that generate the error output of the app and finding which component, configuration file or piece of code contains the cause of... | 2012/06/02 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3226",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/1933/"
] | That is a good list. My most important piece of debugging advice is, "Change only one thing at a time." You can apply that to diagnosing almost anything, from software bugs to broken machines. | Learn from other testers' and developers' stories.
The example story from [*How to Make your Bugs Lonely: Tips on Bug Isolation*](http://www.tejasconsulting.com/papers/bug-isolation-pnsqc-2004.pdf) demonstrates steps the tester followed to isolate a really nasty bug in browser.
But this story may not be applicable t... |
3,226 | One of a tester's tasks is to isolate a bug. Narrowing a problem search space will help a developer to find the cause and fix it.
By isolating the bug I mean both finding the class of inputs that generate the error output of the app and finding which component, configuration file or piece of code contains the cause of... | 2012/06/02 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3226",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/users/1933/"
] | As well as "what other commenters have said", here's a few other items from my experience:
* Locate similar bugs - does your bug occur in an area of the system that's known to be problematic? Does it look a lot like something that's already been logged?
* Areas of change - does the bug occur in a part of the system th... | So far, everything stated here is really good.
I'll add: if possible, ask a developer on the project.
Sometimes a bug might make even more sense if you have more information, and developers tend to have such information. You may think that a bug is from area X in the business logic, but really it's in Y code based ... |
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