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47,486,093 | I have an application made with php. It is not object oriented. But there is a logic between pages.
Example: if connected go to page A , else go to page B
Is there any diagram to represent this logic between php pages?
Can I use UML sequence diagram in this case even without POO ? | 2017/11/25 | [
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] | You could use a wireframe profile for this. Each screen is a class (which might consist of classes for widgets). Now you may use controller classes, if if you had coded the, procedural. That could show the static part of the system.
The dynamic part (switch between screens) can be shown with an activity diagram. Just ... | You have a directed graph where the nodes are pages and the vertices are events. If you look at your pages like objects, then you can create an Object Diagram, even though the implementation is not OO. |
47,486,093 | I have an application made with php. It is not object oriented. But there is a logic between pages.
Example: if connected go to page A , else go to page B
Is there any diagram to represent this logic between php pages?
Can I use UML sequence diagram in this case even without POO ? | 2017/11/25 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/47486093",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/8551593/"
] | "historically", this is modeled by state machine : a state is a screen and transition model how to go to on state to another one.
The events of this states machine are those of the UI. The effect could be the call done by ui element but this is not exactly conform to the norm.
see [previous question](https://stackove... | You have a directed graph where the nodes are pages and the vertices are events. If you look at your pages like objects, then you can create an Object Diagram, even though the implementation is not OO. |
16,101,688 | There is Network Service Discovery (NSD) in Android API 16+.
What RFC or other document describes this protocol?
Is there any compatible implementations on other platforms (iPhone, WP8)? | 2013/04/19 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/16101688",
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] | I believe it's [Bonjour / Zeroconf](http://www.dns-sd.org/). Specifically [DNSSD](http://www.dns-sd.org/). | It specifically uses Multicast DNS - <http://www.multicastdns.org/>
You can see that by running a packet sniffer such as Wireshark (<https://www.wireshark.org/>) on a machine on the same network and filtering for mdns (note that mdns filtering requires a recent version of Wireshark).
It's the same standard that's als... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | Main cause of your problems are when you come in contact a sensation arise and you react due to our delusional perceptions which proliferates other sedation to which we react. You liberation is being non reactive to the sensation and reducing pre conditioned reaction.
The Buddha cannot subdue perception of another bei... | Now why can't a Buddha just intercede?
From what the Enlightened Zen Master Huai-Chin Nan said... *even the Buddha's cannot penetrate our ignorance and so that is why they provided all these mantras as a means of accessing their consciousness so that they can help us and help us out.* It's like a "password" to enter in... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | In response to your question, may I ask *what are we saving ourselves from*?
Samsara is an endless (and beginningless) grinding cycle where all beings are being agonized by myriad forms of suffering (Dukkha). However, Samsara, and even higher realms of existence are illusionary, how can one be saved from an illusion?
... | Main cause of your problems are when you come in contact a sensation arise and you react due to our delusional perceptions which proliferates other sedation to which we react. You liberation is being non reactive to the sensation and reducing pre conditioned reaction.
The Buddha cannot subdue perception of another bei... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | If you are "a faithful believer in Buddha's teachings" you have missed his point entirely.
You should not believe a single thing. Instead, your own experience should lead you to your own conclusions.
This is what Buddha left behind. Techniques for waking up, so that you may dissolve into pure experience, as did he an... | Main cause of your problems are when you come in contact a sensation arise and you react due to our delusional perceptions which proliferates other sedation to which we react. You liberation is being non reactive to the sensation and reducing pre conditioned reaction.
The Buddha cannot subdue perception of another bei... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | Main cause of your problems are when you come in contact a sensation arise and you react due to our delusional perceptions which proliferates other sedation to which we react. You liberation is being non reactive to the sensation and reducing pre conditioned reaction.
The Buddha cannot subdue perception of another bei... | If the Buddha came to you today and offered the blue pill and the red pill like in the movie The Matrix, and by swallowing this blue pill, you will get instant Nirvana, would you accept it?
The answer is that 99.999% of serious Buddhists will not accept it, because they are not ready to let go of their attachments rig... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | In response to your question, may I ask *what are we saving ourselves from*?
Samsara is an endless (and beginningless) grinding cycle where all beings are being agonized by myriad forms of suffering (Dukkha). However, Samsara, and even higher realms of existence are illusionary, how can one be saved from an illusion?
... | Now why can't a Buddha just intercede?
From what the Enlightened Zen Master Huai-Chin Nan said... *even the Buddha's cannot penetrate our ignorance and so that is why they provided all these mantras as a means of accessing their consciousness so that they can help us and help us out.* It's like a "password" to enter in... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | If you are "a faithful believer in Buddha's teachings" you have missed his point entirely.
You should not believe a single thing. Instead, your own experience should lead you to your own conclusions.
This is what Buddha left behind. Techniques for waking up, so that you may dissolve into pure experience, as did he an... | Now why can't a Buddha just intercede?
From what the Enlightened Zen Master Huai-Chin Nan said... *even the Buddha's cannot penetrate our ignorance and so that is why they provided all these mantras as a means of accessing their consciousness so that they can help us and help us out.* It's like a "password" to enter in... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | Now why can't a Buddha just intercede?
From what the Enlightened Zen Master Huai-Chin Nan said... *even the Buddha's cannot penetrate our ignorance and so that is why they provided all these mantras as a means of accessing their consciousness so that they can help us and help us out.* It's like a "password" to enter in... | If the Buddha came to you today and offered the blue pill and the red pill like in the movie The Matrix, and by swallowing this blue pill, you will get instant Nirvana, would you accept it?
The answer is that 99.999% of serious Buddhists will not accept it, because they are not ready to let go of their attachments rig... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | In response to your question, may I ask *what are we saving ourselves from*?
Samsara is an endless (and beginningless) grinding cycle where all beings are being agonized by myriad forms of suffering (Dukkha). However, Samsara, and even higher realms of existence are illusionary, how can one be saved from an illusion?
... | If the Buddha came to you today and offered the blue pill and the red pill like in the movie The Matrix, and by swallowing this blue pill, you will get instant Nirvana, would you accept it?
The answer is that 99.999% of serious Buddhists will not accept it, because they are not ready to let go of their attachments rig... |
7,147 | I am a faithful believer in the Buddha's teachings and I even believe in the [iddhi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%B9%9Addhi) powers they all had and that show up in our day as well. I also believe in the various Bodhisattvas and Buddha's even within Taoism and contemplate and marvel at them every day, their myster... | 2015/01/11 | [
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] | If you are "a faithful believer in Buddha's teachings" you have missed his point entirely.
You should not believe a single thing. Instead, your own experience should lead you to your own conclusions.
This is what Buddha left behind. Techniques for waking up, so that you may dissolve into pure experience, as did he an... | If the Buddha came to you today and offered the blue pill and the red pill like in the movie The Matrix, and by swallowing this blue pill, you will get instant Nirvana, would you accept it?
The answer is that 99.999% of serious Buddhists will not accept it, because they are not ready to let go of their attachments rig... |
1,830 | My project idea is to attach "something" to my Intercom and when it receives an electric signal (someone rings the door bell), contact a local web service in a home server and that server sends a push notification to phones.
The part of the project I currently control is the one of the server and the push notification... | 2017/07/20 | [
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] | I found the below article telling, how you can use a LM567 circuit to detect a tone via microphone input and where output turns LOW when detection happens.
That solution needs some soldering, and some resistors and capasitors to supply the microcircuit.
In the article there is a mention that you'll have to tune the d... | I am not quite sure about whether there will be an interruption in the Intercom signals if you use any device (maybe an IC) that sucks power from the Intercom's supply.
If it doesn't, things are quite simple. As Mr. Stratton mentioned in his comments, this is a free waiver of many associated complexities!
You could u... |
620,350 | I'm creating (really, re-creating) an app that has existing user and other data in MS-Access databases. The data will be moved to SQL Server, and part of that involves migrating users. I want to use EF to do ORM, and I am pretty sure I know what the data model will be in SQL Server. I am new to EF but not to ASP.NET, a... | 2009/03/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/620350",
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] | Why not do it the other way around? You can implement your own Membership provider for asp.net, that uses the model you want/need.
If the features you need aren't a complete match with the built-in asp.net membership implementation, you can just roll your own provider. If you will use just a couple features, you will... | 1. We do, but we don't map the Membership tables. You shouldn't presume use of the SQL membership provider.
2. We map the user identity, not the DB id. Subtle, but important. Again, remember that there are other membership providers (e.g., domain auth).
3. Can you clarify the question? You won't need to replicate all o... |
233,205 | I assume this question is very common, because I read a lot of answers here, but I still missing somthing..
I have "Electric Imp" module, which have max I/O pin power output of 4mA, and its run on 3.3V.
I need to run electric door, which consume 12vdc 500mA at max.
So i started and checked the 2N2222A transitor: ... | 2016/05/09 | [
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] | You are correct. With a gain of 40, the 2n2222A is not right for your limited current. There are four solutions.
1. Replace the load with something smaller. Using a smaller relay, which turns on the electric door lock.
[simulate this circuit](/plugins/schematics?imag... | 
[simulate this circuit](/plugins/schematics?image=http%3a%2f%2fi.stack.imgur.com%2ffKAWx.png) – Schematic created using [CircuitLab](https://www.circuitlab.com/)
Something similar like that. |
38,951 | I just heard about this thing called "port forwarding".
Now, as far as I learned, this means I can attach my IP adress to some port on the router.
But why should I do it if the software on my computer automatically (of course through the code) can attach itself to some port on the router (i.e. "bind()" function).? | 2017/02/15 | [
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] | Port forwarding is not usually found in a true enterprise environment but may be used in a SOHO network when the router IP is the only public IP used. It enables incoming traffic to a certain port on the router to be forwarded to a defined IP and port (which is not necessarily the same port).
Software on your PC canno... | Port forwarding is generally a technique that is used with network address translation and specifically DNAT.
Suppose there is an enterprise which has 2 servers 1 which accepting connections for SSH (port 22) and one is acting as web browser(port 80).
The enterprise is using a single public IP and further uses NAT f... |
23,027 | Is there a GreaseMonkey script to disable the JavaScript-disabling of copy-paste in Firefox (3.0)? Or should I just run NoScript or some other extension on any site that attempts this (other things might break...)?
[rant] Absolutely the worst "clever" use of JavaScript. Fortunately Safari is more usable and ignores th... | 2009/08/14 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/23027",
"https://superuser.com",
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] | I don't often toot my own horn. I actually was searching if anyone had a better method than my script:
<http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/131063>
Ultimately, I'd like there be an option within the browser that blocks javascript entries to onpaste events. | Just disable the following option in Firefox's Javascript settings (it won't disable the warnings, as they are Javascript messages, but the context menu cannot be disabled by the web pages anymore):
 |
23,027 | Is there a GreaseMonkey script to disable the JavaScript-disabling of copy-paste in Firefox (3.0)? Or should I just run NoScript or some other extension on any site that attempts this (other things might break...)?
[rant] Absolutely the worst "clever" use of JavaScript. Fortunately Safari is more usable and ignores th... | 2009/08/14 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/23027",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/182/"
] | I don't often toot my own horn. I actually was searching if anyone had a better method than my script:
<http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/131063>
Ultimately, I'd like there be an option within the browser that blocks javascript entries to onpaste events. | How about the good-old [**NoScript**](https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/72) option with **firefox**?
I tried the site on the your answer and was allowed to right-click and save.
Then, I *opened javascript block for the site* and was blocked right-click! |
8,166 | How related two conferences are if B is sponsored by A? If A is a top conference, does this make B a worth-trusting conference also? For example, SIGCOMM is a top conference in computer networks & communications, and CoNEXT is sponsored by it. Does that automatically make CoNEXT a quality conference? | 2013/02/24 | [
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] | The top conference has reputation to keep up, so if they associate themselves with the other conference this indicates that they trust the organizers of the other conference to do a good job. So, I'd see the endorsement as a sign that the level of the conference is probably good, although there are no guarantees. | I'm not sure what it means for one conference to sponsor another. In the particular case you mention, "SIGCOMM" is both the name of a conference and the name of a group within the ACM that sponsors that conference. So it's likely that SIGCOMM (the group) is sponsoring CONEXT, rather than SIGCOMM (the conference). |
575,249 | [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/GsdIc.jpg)
I have a very simple circuit as above, there is a 1 uF bypass capacitor connected parallel to the VCC & GND of the IC.
I need to detect the existence of this capacitor through the testpad, but my tester not abl... | 2021/07/13 | [
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] | >
> is there any way to slow down the capacitor charging without modify the circuit ?
>
>
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Send the current elsewhere. Attach any load, and solve the result system of equations. Since you know your total current, adding a load doesn't add new unknowns, so it's essentially the same solvable problem, mathematically... | Maybe you can remove the supply and measure the voltage (say) 1 ms later. The time constant of 1 uF and 5200 ohms is about 5ms so if you can measure with reasonable time resolution you can detect the capacitor. By measuring the current with the supply on and the approximate time constant you can even get a rough idea o... |
245,101 | i am really lost with this problem and im hoping someone can help me out with some good old fashioned instructions.
i was able in windows 2003 to setup a folder on our webserver so when navigating to it, the brower would request a username and password which you entered, if this was not done the site would give an Not... | 2011/03/09 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/245101",
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] | IIS 7 is a lot more modular than IIS 6: when you install it (by adding the "web server" role to your server), you can choose which features your web server will and will not support. Basic HTTP authentication is exactly one of these (and IIRC it's *not* enabled by default), so first of all you should check if it's actu... | I believe you want to disable integrated authentication:
<http://codesnip.net/iis7-integrated-windows-authentication-win-2008>
Also here is some more detailed information on how internet explorer reacts:
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258063> |
38,934 | I know similar questions have been asked before... but they are a bit dated and there was never a clear answer. I'm looking to send order information from Craft Commerce to Salesforce.com. It's a little hard to believe that there are no simple / no-code solutions for this. Has anyone had success with a SFDC/Craft integ... | 2022/01/21 | [
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] | Sending full order details from one system to another is invariably pretty complex. So I think that you're perhaps under-estimating things rather in thinking their might be a 'no-code' solution to do this sort of thing.
I have not used Salesforce, but I have written a bunch of code to push orders from Commerce to othe... | Not much to add to Jeremy's answer except you may also want to consider instead of talking natively to SalesForce, there's also middleware like Workato and eBridge. You put the data out in the right format and they handle the rest of the integration.
Unfortunately the lack of readymade integration is why Commerce isn'... |
356,978 | I have a few possibilities but I'm looking for a better word to describe how the person was helped by the environment in his pursuit of art.
He found the right environment at the academy to work on his interest in art.
He found the right environment at the academy to promote his interest in art.
He found the right e... | 2016/11/04 | [
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] | Consider ***[cultivate](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivate)***:
>
> 2a : to foster the growth of
>
> 2c : to improve by labor, care, or study
>
> *from [merriam-webster.com](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivate)*
>
>
>
He found the right environment at the academy to *cultiv... | Aside from the more literal defintion of [kindle](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindle), to ignite or set on fire, is a slightly figurative one, to stir up or excite.
In your examples, this becomes:
>
> He found the right environment at the academy to kindle his interest in art.
>
>
> |
356,978 | I have a few possibilities but I'm looking for a better word to describe how the person was helped by the environment in his pursuit of art.
He found the right environment at the academy to work on his interest in art.
He found the right environment at the academy to promote his interest in art.
He found the right e... | 2016/11/04 | [
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] | Consider ***[cultivate](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivate)***:
>
> 2a : to foster the growth of
>
> 2c : to improve by labor, care, or study
>
> *from [merriam-webster.com](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivate)*
>
>
>
He found the right environment at the academy to *cultiv... | I think that "interest" is not the thing that can be "promoted" or "advanced" by the environment. But, the environment can be a factor for a person persuading him to follow his or her interests. So, I think it is better to say:
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> to pursue his interest
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or
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> to follow his interest
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>
>
or
>
> to... |
102,369 | I would like to hit the super key, start typing a document name and have that document just show up. It seems like this is something Unity should do. Am I mistaken or have I somehow corrupted something? | 2012/02/08 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/102369",
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] | Looks like by default unity only returns searches for recently opened files and folders. This is pretty archaic considering real-time queries have been done on operating systems dating back decades. I guess the man power and/or OS power is just not up to par for real time queries. | The super key will pull up the dash, then click on the find files section, then start typing in your file, it will find all files. I have not tried to just search generic and see if it would find a file that way or not. I know it finds applications, I usually use the main search function to find programs, not files. I ... |
102,369 | I would like to hit the super key, start typing a document name and have that document just show up. It seems like this is something Unity should do. Am I mistaken or have I somehow corrupted something? | 2012/02/08 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/102369",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/49/"
] | The Dash files lens will only return results for files that have been **previously** opened. As far as folders it will only return those that contain at least one **previously** opened file
If desired you can still use the old gnome search tool, look in /usr/share/applications for it, (Search for Files) & if desired a... | Looks like by default unity only returns searches for recently opened files and folders. This is pretty archaic considering real-time queries have been done on operating systems dating back decades. I guess the man power and/or OS power is just not up to par for real time queries. |
102,369 | I would like to hit the super key, start typing a document name and have that document just show up. It seems like this is something Unity should do. Am I mistaken or have I somehow corrupted something? | 2012/02/08 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/102369",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/49/"
] | The Dash files lens will only return results for files that have been **previously** opened. As far as folders it will only return those that contain at least one **previously** opened file
If desired you can still use the old gnome search tool, look in /usr/share/applications for it, (Search for Files) & if desired a... | The super key will pull up the dash, then click on the find files section, then start typing in your file, it will find all files. I have not tried to just search generic and see if it would find a file that way or not. I know it finds applications, I usually use the main search function to find programs, not files. I ... |
10,787 | Were there any distinct differences in the quality of the audio or in practical application? | 2011/10/08 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/10787",
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] | I haven't tried it yet, but I've been very interested in going digital with my Schoeps mics. Sennheiser has also released digital bodies for their mkh8000 line. The practical problem with AES-42 mic bodies in the field is that you have to find a recorder that accepts AES 42 inputs and provides clocking. At this point t... | Is there such a thing as a digital amplifier? I'm pretty sure you're not asking the difference between solid-state and tube preamps, but I'm pretty sure you're asking about preamps... in fact you might even be asking about the amplifier circuit built into the mic itself?
Either way, I'm pretty sure the amplifier you'... |
10,787 | Were there any distinct differences in the quality of the audio or in practical application? | 2011/10/08 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/10787",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/6566/"
] | I've experimented a bit with these mics, and I would rather have the sound of my mic and my chosen mic pre. This digital solutions take that out of the equation for me. Obviously it is all personal preference. I have also stuck with Schoeps CMC5 bodies because they don't use any surface mount electronics. The CMC 6's d... | Is there such a thing as a digital amplifier? I'm pretty sure you're not asking the difference between solid-state and tube preamps, but I'm pretty sure you're asking about preamps... in fact you might even be asking about the amplifier circuit built into the mic itself?
Either way, I'm pretty sure the amplifier you'... |
10,787 | Were there any distinct differences in the quality of the audio or in practical application? | 2011/10/08 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/10787",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/6566/"
] | I haven't tried it yet, but I've been very interested in going digital with my Schoeps mics. Sennheiser has also released digital bodies for their mkh8000 line. The practical problem with AES-42 mic bodies in the field is that you have to find a recorder that accepts AES 42 inputs and provides clocking. At this point t... | I haven't tried it either, but it ought to be quite a difference as much of the characteristics are based on the pre-amp, and all amps sounds a little different.
I'm staying analogue, I like being able to configure it any way I want :-) |
10,787 | Were there any distinct differences in the quality of the audio or in practical application? | 2011/10/08 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/10787",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/6566/"
] | I've experimented a bit with these mics, and I would rather have the sound of my mic and my chosen mic pre. This digital solutions take that out of the equation for me. Obviously it is all personal preference. I have also stuck with Schoeps CMC5 bodies because they don't use any surface mount electronics. The CMC 6's d... | I haven't tried it yet, but I've been very interested in going digital with my Schoeps mics. Sennheiser has also released digital bodies for their mkh8000 line. The practical problem with AES-42 mic bodies in the field is that you have to find a recorder that accepts AES 42 inputs and provides clocking. At this point t... |
10,787 | Were there any distinct differences in the quality of the audio or in practical application? | 2011/10/08 | [
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/questions/10787",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com",
"https://sound.stackexchange.com/users/6566/"
] | I've experimented a bit with these mics, and I would rather have the sound of my mic and my chosen mic pre. This digital solutions take that out of the equation for me. Obviously it is all personal preference. I have also stuck with Schoeps CMC5 bodies because they don't use any surface mount electronics. The CMC 6's d... | I haven't tried it either, but it ought to be quite a difference as much of the characteristics are based on the pre-amp, and all amps sounds a little different.
I'm staying analogue, I like being able to configure it any way I want :-) |
18,593 | We run several ubuntu virtual machines on ESX server.
In ubuntu, there are various kernels available:
* linux-generic-pae
* linux-generic
* linux-server
* linux-virtual
Which one is the best choise for a virtual machine running on ESX? | 2010/12/23 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/18593",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/2336/"
] | Let's try to explain the main differences between the kernels that you listed:
* linux-generic: This is the normal Ubuntu kernel. The one that the distro uses as default.
* linux-generic-pae: This is the generic kernel with [PAE](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_Address_Extension) enabled. It will let you use 4 G... | But unfortunately no kernel modules (ip\_tables) are loaded with linux-virtual kernel so no csf firewal "out of the box" for example. |
83,584 | Here's a close-up of a Leica DC Vario Summilux. Note where the arrow points.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vjC6X.jpg)
This part is not movable—it's just a part of the lens's casing structure. The side surface is crossed by the front surface of ... | 2016/10/11 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/83584",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/14040/"
] | It's probably as you described: a way to avoid a right angle at the edge of the front of the lens. Why the notches were chosen may be purely aesthetic.
It might also be based on past designs in which that part of earlier Leica lenses were functional in some way and the manufacturer has chosen to keep that "look" becau... | The purpose could be simply aesthetic. It is not a functional but a perceptual one. |
83,584 | Here's a close-up of a Leica DC Vario Summilux. Note where the arrow points.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vjC6X.jpg)
This part is not movable—it's just a part of the lens's casing structure. The side surface is crossed by the front surface of ... | 2016/10/11 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/83584",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/14040/"
] | >
> What's the practical purpose of there notches?
>
>
>
**Educated guess:** Abrasion resistance. Knurling like that can hide wear and tear by reducing the surface area that makes contact with other objects. Without the knurling, the edges of the bevel would become worn over time and look like shiny lines where th... | The purpose could be simply aesthetic. It is not a functional but a perceptual one. |
83,584 | Here's a close-up of a Leica DC Vario Summilux. Note where the arrow points.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vjC6X.jpg)
This part is not movable—it's just a part of the lens's casing structure. The side surface is crossed by the front surface of ... | 2016/10/11 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/83584",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/14040/"
] | >
> What's the practical purpose of there notches?
>
>
>
**Educated guess:** Abrasion resistance. Knurling like that can hide wear and tear by reducing the surface area that makes contact with other objects. Without the knurling, the edges of the bevel would become worn over time and look like shiny lines where th... | It's probably as you described: a way to avoid a right angle at the edge of the front of the lens. Why the notches were chosen may be purely aesthetic.
It might also be based on past designs in which that part of earlier Leica lenses were functional in some way and the manufacturer has chosen to keep that "look" becau... |
59,277 | I'm very new to photography. I am doing objects in studio light conditions.
I have an Olympus OM-D E-M1.
I was given a Sekonic [478DR light meter.](http://www.sekonic.com/products/l-478dr/overview.aspx)
Trying to play around with it, and I can't figure out the shutter speed. On the meter its numbers like 8-8 the sec... | 2015/01/11 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/59277",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/36961/"
] | The subscripted "8" indicates that the measured exposure is ⁸⁄₁₀ stop higher shutter speed (that is, faster, or shorter duration) beyond ⅛ second.
⁸⁄₁₀ stop equates to a multiplier of approximately 1.74, so 8 \* 1.74 ≈ 14, so the actual metered shutter speed should be just under ¹⁄₁₄ seconds.
You can visually see thi... | The "T" indicator means shutter speed, so it is telling you "8" which is a shutter speed of 1/8 of a second (not 8 seconds)
For an explanation of the subscript, see scottbb's answer below. |
520,585 | What is the best connection pooling library available for Java/JDBC?
I'm considering the 2 main candidates (free / open-source):
* Apache DBCP - <http://commons.apache.org/dbcp/>
* C3P0 - <http://sourceforge.net/projects/c3p0>
I've read a lot about them in blogs and other forums but could not reach a decision.
Are... | 2009/02/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/520585",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407003/"
] | I was having trouble with DBCP when the connections times out so I trialled c3p0. I was going to release this to production but then started performance testing. I found that c3p0 performed terribly. I couldn't configure it to perform well at all. I found it twice as slow as DBCP.
I then tried the [Tomcat connection p... | Here are some articles that show that DBCP has significantly higher performance than C3P0 or Proxool. Also in my own experience c3p0 does have some nice features, like prepared statement pooling and is more configurable than DBCP, but DBCP is plainly faster in any environment I have used it in.
Difference between dbcp... |
520,585 | What is the best connection pooling library available for Java/JDBC?
I'm considering the 2 main candidates (free / open-source):
* Apache DBCP - <http://commons.apache.org/dbcp/>
* C3P0 - <http://sourceforge.net/projects/c3p0>
I've read a lot about them in blogs and other forums but could not reach a decision.
Are... | 2009/02/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/520585",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407003/"
] | I was having trouble with DBCP when the connections times out so I trialled c3p0. I was going to release this to production but then started performance testing. I found that c3p0 performed terribly. I couldn't configure it to perform well at all. I found it twice as slow as DBCP.
I then tried the [Tomcat connection p... | Another alternative, Proxool, is mentioned in [this article](http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=353736&seqNum=4).
You might be able to find out why Hibernate bundles c3p0 for its default connection pool implementation? |
520,585 | What is the best connection pooling library available for Java/JDBC?
I'm considering the 2 main candidates (free / open-source):
* Apache DBCP - <http://commons.apache.org/dbcp/>
* C3P0 - <http://sourceforge.net/projects/c3p0>
I've read a lot about them in blogs and other forums but could not reach a decision.
Are... | 2009/02/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/520585",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407003/"
] | I was having trouble with DBCP when the connections times out so I trialled c3p0. I was going to release this to production but then started performance testing. I found that c3p0 performed terribly. I couldn't configure it to perform well at all. I found it twice as slow as DBCP.
I then tried the [Tomcat connection p... | Just got done wasting a day and a half with DBCP. Even though I'm using the latest DBCP release, I ran into exactly the same problems as [j pimmel](https://stackoverflow.com/a/520868/446591) did. I would not recommend DBCP at all, especially it's knack of throwing connections out of the pool when the DB goes away, its ... |
520,585 | What is the best connection pooling library available for Java/JDBC?
I'm considering the 2 main candidates (free / open-source):
* Apache DBCP - <http://commons.apache.org/dbcp/>
* C3P0 - <http://sourceforge.net/projects/c3p0>
I've read a lot about them in blogs and other forums but could not reach a decision.
Are... | 2009/02/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/520585",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407003/"
] | I invite you to try out [BoneCP](http://www.jolbox.com/) -- it's free, open source, and faster than the available alternatives (see benchmark section).
Disclaimer: I'm the author so you could say I'm biased :-)
UPDATE: As of March 2010, still around 35% faster than the new rewritten Apache DBCP ("tomcat jdbc") pool. ... | We came across a situation where we needed to introduce connection pool and we had 4 options in front of us.
* DBCP2
* C3P0
* Tomcat JDBC
* HikariCP
We carried out some tests and comparison based on our criteria and decided to go for HikariCP.
Read [this article](https://beansroasted.wordpress.com/2017/07/29/connecti... |
520,585 | What is the best connection pooling library available for Java/JDBC?
I'm considering the 2 main candidates (free / open-source):
* Apache DBCP - <http://commons.apache.org/dbcp/>
* C3P0 - <http://sourceforge.net/projects/c3p0>
I've read a lot about them in blogs and other forums but could not reach a decision.
Are... | 2009/02/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/520585",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407003/"
] | Dbcp is production ready if configured properly.
It is for example used on a commerce Website of 350000 visitors/ day and with pools of 200 connections.
It handles very well timeouts provided you configure it correctly.
Version 2 is on progress and it has a background which makes it reliable since Many
Production pr... | c3p0 is good when we are using mutithreading projects. In our projects we used simultaneously multiple thread executions by using DBCP, then we got connection timeout if we used more thread executions. So we went with c3p0 configuration. |
520,585 | What is the best connection pooling library available for Java/JDBC?
I'm considering the 2 main candidates (free / open-source):
* Apache DBCP - <http://commons.apache.org/dbcp/>
* C3P0 - <http://sourceforge.net/projects/c3p0>
I've read a lot about them in blogs and other forums but could not reach a decision.
Are... | 2009/02/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/520585",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/407003/"
] | I was having trouble with DBCP when the connections times out so I trialled c3p0. I was going to release this to production but then started performance testing. I found that c3p0 performed terribly. I couldn't configure it to perform well at all. I found it twice as slow as DBCP.
I then tried the [Tomcat connection p... | c3p0 is good when we are using mutithreading projects. In our projects we used simultaneously multiple thread executions by using DBCP, then we got connection timeout if we used more thread executions. So we went with c3p0 configuration. |
115,269 | Summary of the current situation by @TTT
>
> Apple released an open letter to the public outlining their reasons
> for not complying with the FBI's demands to modify the iPhone's
> security mechanism.
>
>
> Here's a summary:
>
>
> The FBI has an iPhone in their possession which they would like to
> access data... | 2016/02/21 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/115269",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/83035/"
] | The whole story is weird. Since the iPhone in question does not have a tamper-resistant device, the FBI should be able to open the case, read the whole Flash chip, and then run the exhaustive search themselves without even running the phone's firmware. Updates from Apple should have no effect at all.
(**Edit:** in fac... | Please refer to Thomas Pornin's answer. Apparently, they don't even need Apple's help for this. In my opinion, they're trying to create a legal precedent.
>
> My question is, if the cracking takes seven minutes, why not just release the update, wait ten or so minutes (coordinate with the FBI on this) and then release... |
115,269 | Summary of the current situation by @TTT
>
> Apple released an open letter to the public outlining their reasons
> for not complying with the FBI's demands to modify the iPhone's
> security mechanism.
>
>
> Here's a summary:
>
>
> The FBI has an iPhone in their possession which they would like to
> access data... | 2016/02/21 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/115269",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/83035/"
] | Please refer to Thomas Pornin's answer. Apparently, they don't even need Apple's help for this. In my opinion, they're trying to create a legal precedent.
>
> My question is, if the cracking takes seven minutes, why not just release the update, wait ten or so minutes (coordinate with the FBI on this) and then release... | The main logic board on an iPhone 5c has many connectors for devices like the camera, charging/data port, etc. to do direct memory access. Through these ports you should be able download the memory from the physical phone. They already know what data was on the phone from a backup weeks before the attacks. If you know ... |
115,269 | Summary of the current situation by @TTT
>
> Apple released an open letter to the public outlining their reasons
> for not complying with the FBI's demands to modify the iPhone's
> security mechanism.
>
>
> Here's a summary:
>
>
> The FBI has an iPhone in their possession which they would like to
> access data... | 2016/02/21 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/115269",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/83035/"
] | The whole story is weird. Since the iPhone in question does not have a tamper-resistant device, the FBI should be able to open the case, read the whole Flash chip, and then run the exhaustive search themselves without even running the phone's firmware. Updates from Apple should have no effect at all.
(**Edit:** in fac... | The main logic board on an iPhone 5c has many connectors for devices like the camera, charging/data port, etc. to do direct memory access. Through these ports you should be able download the memory from the physical phone. They already know what data was on the phone from a backup weeks before the attacks. If you know ... |
96,773 | Using mods or tools (like MCEdit filters), what is the best way to fill a substantial amount of dispensers (on the order of hundreds at once) fully with items? | 2012/12/21 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/96773",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4393/"
] | MCEdit's copy & paste tool copies tile entities (like dispenser or chest inventories, furnace items, spawner settings and so on) along with the tiles. It can't (as of current pre-release of version **0.1.6**) however create fully functioning or filled dispensers by itself. The workaround is then:
1. Create the dispens... | You can also do copy/paste or stack with Worldedit if you are ready to install bukkit. There you fill one, then select it and type //stack 50. It will then create a row of 50 dispensers that are identical. You can do that with 4 above each other, and you have 200 in one go etc. |
216,514 | it is not clear to me when do I have to use "to be"
In internet I can't find how because all the pages I see talk about "verb to be" and I read the classic "I am, you are, he is", but I want to know when I must use "to be", literally "to be".
For example
>
> They are supposed to be good parents"
>
>
> | 2019/06/29 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/216514",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/users/85264/"
] | "To be" is the "infinitive" form of that verb. It is also called the "to-infinitive." That is the form of the verb we use when we want to identify a particular verb (the action-word itself) for any purpose, so when you look up "to be", you find all kinds of rules about *all* forms of it ... "I am, he is, they would hav... | Infinitive is 'to be'.
It is tough *to be* the winner.
Present participle or gerund is being.
*Being* the winner is great.
Past participle is been.
I have *been* a winner.
The use of an infinitive may confuse you since it is creates a generic term.
It is good *to be* King. or *To be* a runner is a healthy pastim... |
130,549 | Do I need "the" before the name of my university in the header?
Header:
>
> Politechnika Wroclawska - name of university in my language
>
>
> (the Wroclaw University of Technology) - translated name of university in the brackets
>
>
>
This header is contained in the official document. | 2013/10/08 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/130549",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/53684/"
] | Generally, where a member of a class (the class of *all universities*) is particularised (say by the addition of "Wroclaw") then you don't **need** the definite article.
>
> Wroclaw Polytechnic *or*
>
> Wroclaw University of Technology
>
>
>
will be sufficient for a letterhead. Some insititutions do require t... | If it were me, I'd put in the "The" (capitalized as I did here. The article is part of the title).
However, you should know that in English (at least in the USA) there is no hard rule here. For example, [Oklahoma State Univerity](http://go.okstate.edu/) is usually written and pronounced without the article, while Ohi... |
546,355 | I've been studying to understand Static Timing Analysis aka STA.
One of what I can't understand is whether I need to make a report timing for min/max at Static Timing Analysis in Four categories of timing paths?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/zmtf7.png)... | 2021/02/03 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/546355",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/65719/"
] | For the other 3 cases, you need to know more than just what comes out of the STA for that part. You need to know timing/delay values for things that your device (FPGA, ASIC) connects to. Then you need to manually build up an overall STA for the device in situ.
1. Let's take the Reg2out case first. Your STA report give... | Yes. Each of the four timing situations is a potential failure for your design. Each of them reflects a way that your design is specified to the user...maximum clock frequency, input setup time, and so forth. You should use STA to verify that **all** of those requirements are met. |
71,726,066 | I've recently been building an app under iOS 15 (latest as of writing this code), and when I shipped a version of my app to test flight, one of my users sent me a video of the app working, and I noticed, all of my buttons have this strange background highlight effect. Is this some sort of accessibility mode? I've never... | 2022/04/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/71726066",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1607306/"
] | max-width, min-width, max-height, and min-height media queries are meant to change styling based on viewport size. No matter the size of the viewport, it’s max-width will always be 100vw and max-height will always be 100vh. So a media query using those units will not make any changes to styling based on viewport size. | The vw and vh are based on percentage of the view port width and height. They are similar to but not exactly like %. A max-width 100 would be all the viewing area. Your viewing area will always be 100vh by 100vw. Max-width is inclusive. So the query will always be used. |
736,886 | What is the actual procedure for attaching multiple tags to a particular content in a project development. What is this tagging all about???
I need to create a tag cloud for my project in .NET using c#. Help me out as a beginner for basic tagging concept. | 2009/04/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/736886",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/89354/"
] | Tags are key words add information about the item being tagged. Tags add semantic information about something in an effort to further it.
For instance, A picture of your father on his birthday could be tagged 'dad','family','event','birthday' etc...
By adding tags to the picture you add context and make the image mo... | A tag in the software context typically means a meaningful name or attribute being assigned to that software. In version control scenarios a tag is a meaningful name given to a particular state of the files represented by that name. For example the tag 20090401 might be assigned to the source code as it looked on April... |
9,632 | I'm creating a few screen casts and wanted to exactly center my windows in my screen. Any good way to do this on the Mac? I found an Apple Script [example](http://incrementalism.net/tech/centering-windows-in-mac-os-x-with-applescript) (and a few linked screens) but none of them support centering 'Terminal' vertically (... | 2011/03/05 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/9632",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/1915/"
] | I enjoy using [SizeUp](http://www.irradiatedsoftware.com/sizeup/) to manage windows, one of which is a center on screen option. Good luck. | An alternative is MercuryMover. 'Center window' is one of the built-in shortcuts.
You can move windows around with shortcuts, define custom positions - and do some more. Hint: try the preference file to define custom pixel numbers other than 1, 10, 100.
It is expensive with $20, but pays over time. Anyway, there's an... |
9,632 | I'm creating a few screen casts and wanted to exactly center my windows in my screen. Any good way to do this on the Mac? I found an Apple Script [example](http://incrementalism.net/tech/centering-windows-in-mac-os-x-with-applescript) (and a few linked screens) but none of them support centering 'Terminal' vertically (... | 2011/03/05 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/9632",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/1915/"
] | I enjoy using [SizeUp](http://www.irradiatedsoftware.com/sizeup/) to manage windows, one of which is a center on screen option. Good luck. | Not sure if this might do what you are looking for as well, but [Divvy](http://www.mizage.com/divvy/) is also a neat piece of software for arranging windows.
I suggest you watch the screencast on their website to see if it does what you are looking for, but basically it has a grid where you can change the size and po... |
33,784,307 | I have been studying Android on Eclipse Mars for some time and i have been facing a constant problem everyday-the changes made in a folder/file are not recognized by some other folder/file. For example, if i create a new layout in the layout folder and then use it in the setContentView, it shows me an error ("layout-na... | 2015/11/18 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/33784307",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/5385152/"
] | You can refresh your project in Eclipse by right clicking on the project root folder in your Project Explorer and selecting "Refresh".
You may also want to consider checking if you have "auto build project" turned on. In your top toolbar go to Project -> Build Automatically.
If build automatically is turned off you ... | Real advice: Switch to Android Studio as soon as you can. There you would sometimes have another problem called "sync" though. But it's a much better IDE and you are at least in line with Google.
on Eclipse, F5 should do the trick. Or right click your project and Refresh. Or Clean all projects. If you are still stuck,... |
13,518,359 | Can someone explain what the T\_STRING error is in php?
Its is found in many php error messages, but what exactly is a T\_STRING? | 2012/11/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/13518359",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1189880/"
] | `T_STRING` referes to a literal string object inside the scripts source code. Just like language constructs (print, if, ...) they have a special meaning on a syntactical level.
So an error mentioning something like an 'unexpected T\_STRING' usually points towards a syntax error where the compiler found a string where... | T\_STRING is exactly what you might expect it to be, a String token.... often it's the name of a function (you might see it if you miss a semi-colon on one line, and the next line of code comprises a function call) or a variable (where you've forgotten the $ variable indicator) |
91,354 | So I lost my arm after shoving it into a cube and it getting cutoff... Honestly, I have been playing my character Wyn Wynn as a pretty straight forward Paladin of Lathander. I am new to the group I play with and the DM and players have given me credit and said I have been playing my character well and even like him as ... | 2016/12/06 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/91354",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
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] | The book *Eberron: Rising from the Last War* includes the [*prosthetic limb*](https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/prosthetic-limb) magic item (page 278):
>
> This artificial limb replaces a hand, arm, foot, leg, or similar appendage that was lost or removed. While the prosthetic is attached and attuned to you, it f... | ### The 'Regenerate' spell.
It's a 7th level transmutation spell (PHB. 271) which has besides the healing the following effect:
>
> The target’s severed body members (fingers, legs, tails, and so on), if any, are restored after 2 minutes. If you have the severed part and hold it to the stump, the spell instantaneous... |
91,354 | So I lost my arm after shoving it into a cube and it getting cutoff... Honestly, I have been playing my character Wyn Wynn as a pretty straight forward Paladin of Lathander. I am new to the group I play with and the DM and players have given me credit and said I have been playing my character well and even like him as ... | 2016/12/06 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/91354",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/31805/"
] | ### The 'Regenerate' spell.
It's a 7th level transmutation spell (PHB. 271) which has besides the healing the following effect:
>
> The target’s severed body members (fingers, legs, tails, and so on), if any, are restored after 2 minutes. If you have the severed part and hold it to the stump, the spell instantaneous... | I don't believe this option is as suitable as the existing one by user60611, particularly with regards to something being granted by a wish, but for the sake of completeness:
### Three levels of Artificer
At third level, an Artificer can gain the [Armorer](https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/artificer#Armorer) speciali... |
91,354 | So I lost my arm after shoving it into a cube and it getting cutoff... Honestly, I have been playing my character Wyn Wynn as a pretty straight forward Paladin of Lathander. I am new to the group I play with and the DM and players have given me credit and said I have been playing my character well and even like him as ... | 2016/12/06 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/91354",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/31805/"
] | The book *Eberron: Rising from the Last War* includes the [*prosthetic limb*](https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/prosthetic-limb) magic item (page 278):
>
> This artificial limb replaces a hand, arm, foot, leg, or similar appendage that was lost or removed. While the prosthetic is attached and attuned to you, it f... | Yes. Man, are you in luck.
The DMG details two such replacement limbs as magical artifacts- The Hand and The Eye of Vecna. Both of these items replace original body parts, and grant a number of randomly determined enhancements (20 STR score or permanent *True Sight*, for example), as well as an Evil alignment. The Han... |
91,354 | So I lost my arm after shoving it into a cube and it getting cutoff... Honestly, I have been playing my character Wyn Wynn as a pretty straight forward Paladin of Lathander. I am new to the group I play with and the DM and players have given me credit and said I have been playing my character well and even like him as ... | 2016/12/06 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/91354",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/31805/"
] | Yes. Man, are you in luck.
The DMG details two such replacement limbs as magical artifacts- The Hand and The Eye of Vecna. Both of these items replace original body parts, and grant a number of randomly determined enhancements (20 STR score or permanent *True Sight*, for example), as well as an Evil alignment. The Han... | I don't believe this option is as suitable as the existing one by user60611, particularly with regards to something being granted by a wish, but for the sake of completeness:
### Three levels of Artificer
At third level, an Artificer can gain the [Armorer](https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/artificer#Armorer) speciali... |
91,354 | So I lost my arm after shoving it into a cube and it getting cutoff... Honestly, I have been playing my character Wyn Wynn as a pretty straight forward Paladin of Lathander. I am new to the group I play with and the DM and players have given me credit and said I have been playing my character well and even like him as ... | 2016/12/06 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/91354",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/31805/"
] | The book *Eberron: Rising from the Last War* includes the [*prosthetic limb*](https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/prosthetic-limb) magic item (page 278):
>
> This artificial limb replaces a hand, arm, foot, leg, or similar appendage that was lost or removed. While the prosthetic is attached and attuned to you, it f... | I don't believe this option is as suitable as the existing one by user60611, particularly with regards to something being granted by a wish, but for the sake of completeness:
### Three levels of Artificer
At third level, an Artificer can gain the [Armorer](https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/artificer#Armorer) speciali... |
33,619 | I'm aware of what a palindrome is. What do you call words that, when reversed, form other words, such as *ton* (*not*) and *part* (*trap*)? | 2011/07/11 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/33619",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/5897/"
] | *[Semordnilap](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palindrome#Semordnilap)* is a common name for them, which has been pretty well accepted.
I know that Carroll used them in his work, but I think the term (read it backwards) was invented later. | It is a type of [anagram](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagram):
>
> An anagram is a type of word play, the result of rearranging the letters of a word or phrase to produce a new word or phrase, using all the original letters exactly once; e.g., orchestra = carthorse,
>
>
> **Any word or phrase that exactly reprodu... |
33,619 | I'm aware of what a palindrome is. What do you call words that, when reversed, form other words, such as *ton* (*not*) and *part* (*trap*)? | 2011/07/11 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/33619",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/5897/"
] | It is a type of [anagram](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagram):
>
> An anagram is a type of word play, the result of rearranging the letters of a word or phrase to produce a new word or phrase, using all the original letters exactly once; e.g., orchestra = carthorse,
>
>
> **Any word or phrase that exactly reprodu... | The word **levidrome** was created by a six-year-old Canadian boy, called Levi Budd, who realized that there wasn't a term for a word which when read backwards spelled a different word. For example, *spits* and *tips*, *stop* and *pots*, *stressed* and *desserts*
The word *levidrome* is a blend of the boy's first name... |
33,619 | I'm aware of what a palindrome is. What do you call words that, when reversed, form other words, such as *ton* (*not*) and *part* (*trap*)? | 2011/07/11 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/33619",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/5897/"
] | *[Semordnilap](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palindrome#Semordnilap)* is a common name for them, which has been pretty well accepted.
I know that Carroll used them in his work, but I think the term (read it backwards) was invented later. | Wikipedia's [Palindrome](http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Palindrome&oldid=495928663#Semordnilap) article gives *semordnilap*, as [Mark Wallace's answer](https://english.stackexchange.com/a/33675/13786) correctly pointed out. It also lists several alternatives:
>
> volvograms, heteropalindromes, semi-palindr... |
33,619 | I'm aware of what a palindrome is. What do you call words that, when reversed, form other words, such as *ton* (*not*) and *part* (*trap*)? | 2011/07/11 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/33619",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/5897/"
] | *[Semordnilap](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palindrome#Semordnilap)* is a common name for them, which has been pretty well accepted.
I know that Carroll used them in his work, but I think the term (read it backwards) was invented later. | The word **levidrome** was created by a six-year-old Canadian boy, called Levi Budd, who realized that there wasn't a term for a word which when read backwards spelled a different word. For example, *spits* and *tips*, *stop* and *pots*, *stressed* and *desserts*
The word *levidrome* is a blend of the boy's first name... |
33,619 | I'm aware of what a palindrome is. What do you call words that, when reversed, form other words, such as *ton* (*not*) and *part* (*trap*)? | 2011/07/11 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/33619",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/5897/"
] | Wikipedia's [Palindrome](http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Palindrome&oldid=495928663#Semordnilap) article gives *semordnilap*, as [Mark Wallace's answer](https://english.stackexchange.com/a/33675/13786) correctly pointed out. It also lists several alternatives:
>
> volvograms, heteropalindromes, semi-palindr... | The word **levidrome** was created by a six-year-old Canadian boy, called Levi Budd, who realized that there wasn't a term for a word which when read backwards spelled a different word. For example, *spits* and *tips*, *stop* and *pots*, *stressed* and *desserts*
The word *levidrome* is a blend of the boy's first name... |
17,534 | >
> **Question 1:** How would one interpret, (not translate), Proverbs 6, in view of the linguistic construction: "Numbered Parallelism." How does "Numbered Parallelism", here, affect the interpretation of this passage?
>
>
>
Do the Six hated things, stand out above the 7 Abominations? Which are which? Do certain ... | 2015/05/05 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/17534",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/users/6338/"
] | >
> Numbered Parallelism in Proverbs:
>
>
> Prov. 6:16-19, NASB - 16 There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, 19 A false witness who ... | It keeps me annoyed why Bible translators are too motivated to provide their interpretation rather than giving a faithful translation.
16. שש הנה
These six
שנא יי
the LORD hates
ושבא תועבות
and seven abominations
תועבת נפשו
His breath/soul abhors
17. עינים רמות
lofty eyes
לשון שקר
tongue of fals... |
2,534,720 | I am having a little design crisis, I am making a Plane class, which is made of
an engine
2 wings
and N seats
The engine takes in a engine size, and the wings have a span.
would this still be feasible to have a PlaneFactory, when the factory may have to take in multiple parameters to setup the plane (wings, engine... | 2010/03/28 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2534720",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/47642/"
] | if your plane object is turning into a complex one you could use [builder design pattern](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Builder_pattern) to create the object part by part
you can easily apply the famous pizza example found in wikipedia on your problem , the builder class will have methods like build wings , build engin... | It depends really on what you exactly need, you could use more design patterns. Factory method is a good idea for a complex creation, that is actually the point of the pattern. If you would like to construct the plane gradualy, especially when you would need to work with parts of plane even before the whole plane was f... |
127,087 | I am currently working on a solution written in JavaScript. I plan to release two versions:
* For free: the lite one with base options, which is plug and play (it just works when loaded in the page)
* For a subscription fee: the full version that has more options and requires support
I am wondering which license(s) w... | 2011/12/26 | [
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/127087",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/users/43807/"
] | You are perfectly free to license the software under GPL, and under a commercial license. The GPL's copyleft requirements do not apply to the copyright owner, only to people who need the GPL to be allowed to copy and modify the software.
That's how dual licensing works.
Of course, for details you'd need to ask a lawy... | You are the copyright owner, so no matter which license you choose you won't be limited to what you can do with your own software. In that respect, the choice of MIT or GPL is mostly a religious one. You can use either GPL or MIT and still build a commercial product on top of it even if it has features that are identic... |
6,531 | I am looking for a precise definition for a blunder. Computers often flag moves as blunders for any move that loses a point advantage or more. But what if I am completely winning and I decide to simplify the game by "sacrificing" my material plus. The computer may say that I lost more than a point advantage, but am I n... | 2014/10/04 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/6531",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/3872/"
] | The first English definition of blunder I see is "a stupid or careless mistake", and that's how I have always perceived the term in chess. It's not the severity of the error that matters so much as how silly and avoidable it is. If you played a move that takes the evaluation from 0 to -10 because you missed all the imp... | This is an interesting question. It seems that the higher the skill level, the less it takes to consider something a blunder. A GM may consider getting double pawns in a certain position a blunder while weaker players may just see it as a mistake or may not even call it a bad move. So how you call a blunder depends on ... |
6,531 | I am looking for a precise definition for a blunder. Computers often flag moves as blunders for any move that loses a point advantage or more. But what if I am completely winning and I decide to simplify the game by "sacrificing" my material plus. The computer may say that I lost more than a point advantage, but am I n... | 2014/10/04 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/6531",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/3872/"
] | The first English definition of blunder I see is "a stupid or careless mistake", and that's how I have always perceived the term in chess. It's not the severity of the error that matters so much as how silly and avoidable it is. If you played a move that takes the evaluation from 0 to -10 because you missed all the imp... | A blunder is a move that gives your opponent enough of an advantage to win, or to get a draw after you should have won.
As someone else pointed out, it depends on the skill level. At a high level, the "loss" of a move or a key square may be a blunder. For intermediate players, maybe the loss of a pawn, and for beginne... |
15,865,912 | I'm not sure I understand the difference really between using redis pub/ sub and using node/ express' event emitter. Does the pub/sub interact with my database in any way? In what cases would I use one over the other? | 2013/04/07 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/15865912",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1447962/"
] | Redis allows you to build fast and powerful inter-process communication. Redis pub/sub uses your Redis process to deliver your messages, but it never affects the data stored in Redis DB.
Event emitter works only within the single node process. So, even if you have a single node cluster, events, emitted by one worker, ... | If Redis is your DB, then yes pub/sub interacts with the DB (but not the stored data) because it is Redis that is handling the execution of publishing to subscribed channels. And I wouldn't necessarily say that you would use one over the other. An event emitter will be used by the redis client to signal to your node ap... |
6,359,712 | We are working with a Cassandra database that will store data in the petabyte range. We are thinking of using either ElasticSearch or Solandra, but we are having a fun time deciding between which to use. I'm wondering if the our database might get too large. I know ElasticSearch is scalable, but to what extent - especi... | 2011/06/15 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/6359712",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/578730/"
] | Solandra is being used in the 10s of Terabytes range.
Are you saying you want to index a PB of data in solandra or a subset? I think if you want 1 big index with a PB of data you are stretching the limits. but If you want a PB of indexes, then this will scale the same as Cassandra.
How many nodes are you planning to ... | Have a look into this nice discussion:
<http://groups.google.com/a/elasticsearch.com/group/users/browse_thread/thread/3f99e682887f98e4> |
201,467 | I'm designing a login system for my mobile app where users only need to provide a pincode to authenticate into the app after they sign-up.
I'm more wondering how the backend would work in such a system in general. To begin with, is the pincode saved on the device or server? If it's on the server, then how it's passed... | 2019/01/15 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/201467",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/183109/"
] | **How** pin codes are used, like passwords, are numerous and varied.
**Sadly**, there are still a lot of implementations that simply keep the pin/pass in clear text in a table (DB or Flat) correlated with the User ID.
**Better**, is a HASH of the pin/pass is kept correlated with the User ID. That way if the DB is com... | There are multiple ways to do this. It will depend on what language/s you are using, what your server/client architecture it, are you limited to un-encrypted transmission protocols, etc.
Here is an almost duplicate question (if you can give us your technology stack it might not be):
<https://stackoverflow.com/questio... |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | There is no such thing as a white ants.
Termites are white, however.
Termites require two things: wood and water in the same location. If you have termites, you need to eliminate any contact between wood and moisture in the house. Note that wood in contact with the ground is automatically considered "moist". | In Australia we call termites white ants. I recently had someone out to my home because I had small white and black ants and they told me they were infant carpenter ants. I had my house sprayed for these as they had eaten there way through several logs in my back yard. |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | Same as a few others mentioned, Google says no such thing as white ants, but does come back with a bit of useful info anyway.
From <http://www.termitesgonewild.com/termite-identification/white-ants/> possibly a way to identify them (pictures there too):
>
> Although there is a tremendous number of subspecies of ants... | I had the worst issue and it was making my anxiety so bad bc I’m so ocd clean. So , they hate cinnamon. They hate hate hate lemons apple cider vinegar. I took the peels and put them where they were and were gone. I’ve used Vicks, mint oil, lavender oil, lemon oil pick up lemons and lemon oil. I promise! Also that stuff... |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | Same as a few others mentioned, Google says no such thing as white ants, but does come back with a bit of useful info anyway.
From <http://www.termitesgonewild.com/termite-identification/white-ants/> possibly a way to identify them (pictures there too):
>
> Although there is a tremendous number of subspecies of ants... | Sounds like you might be dealing with Ghost Ants. Most of the ants which invade our homes are sweet eaters with the exception of the Fire Ant in the southern United States. Go to a hardware store in pick up a bottle of (Terro Ant Killer about $4.50) and try it. Do not use the cardboard squares which they supply on the ... |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | They are NOT termites. They are called ghost ants. Termites are much bigger. Ghost ants are so small you can hardly see them. Terro ants baits work great but you have to replace them periodically..!
Ghost ant smaller than finger print. | In Australia we call termites white ants. I recently had someone out to my home because I had small white and black ants and they told me they were infant carpenter ants. I had my house sprayed for these as they had eaten there way through several logs in my back yard. |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | If it's anything like our regular ants at my house, we use dish soap and some water in a sprayer. Works pretty well for us. | I had the worst issue and it was making my anxiety so bad bc I’m so ocd clean. So , they hate cinnamon. They hate hate hate lemons apple cider vinegar. I took the peels and put them where they were and were gone. I’ve used Vicks, mint oil, lavender oil, lemon oil pick up lemons and lemon oil. I promise! Also that stuff... |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | They are NOT termites. They are called ghost ants. Termites are much bigger. Ghost ants are so small you can hardly see them. Terro ants baits work great but you have to replace them periodically..!
Ghost ant smaller than finger print. | Sounds like you might be dealing with Ghost Ants. Most of the ants which invade our homes are sweet eaters with the exception of the Fire Ant in the southern United States. Go to a hardware store in pick up a bottle of (Terro Ant Killer about $4.50) and try it. Do not use the cardboard squares which they supply on the ... |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | They are NOT termites. They are called ghost ants. Termites are much bigger. Ghost ants are so small you can hardly see them. Terro ants baits work great but you have to replace them periodically..!
Ghost ant smaller than finger print. | I have heard the term white ants this is referred to as termites
It sounds like you might have termites but hopefully you don't make sure you eliminate any moisture that's in contact with any timber/wood I'd be getting the termite control in asap before any real damage is done
Good luck |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | Sounds like you might be dealing with Ghost Ants. Most of the ants which invade our homes are sweet eaters with the exception of the Fire Ant in the southern United States. Go to a hardware store in pick up a bottle of (Terro Ant Killer about $4.50) and try it. Do not use the cardboard squares which they supply on the ... | I had the worst issue and it was making my anxiety so bad bc I’m so ocd clean. So , they hate cinnamon. They hate hate hate lemons apple cider vinegar. I took the peels and put them where they were and were gone. I’ve used Vicks, mint oil, lavender oil, lemon oil pick up lemons and lemon oil. I promise! Also that stuff... |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | There is no such thing as a white ants.
Termites are white, however.
Termites require two things: wood and water in the same location. If you have termites, you need to eliminate any contact between wood and moisture in the house. Note that wood in contact with the ground is automatically considered "moist". | I have heard the term white ants this is referred to as termites
It sounds like you might have termites but hopefully you don't make sure you eliminate any moisture that's in contact with any timber/wood I'd be getting the termite control in asap before any real damage is done
Good luck |
69,715 | I am replacing my neighbors low, 4' tall fence on the side of my yard with a new wooden fence.
I like horizontal fences.
I am going to put the horizontal fence boards between the posts. The span of this fence is 24'. The ground drops away 4' between the bottom of the front fence post and the bottom of the rear fence... | 2015/07/23 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/69715",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/39476/"
] | They are NOT termites. They are called ghost ants. Termites are much bigger. Ghost ants are so small you can hardly see them. Terro ants baits work great but you have to replace them periodically..!
Ghost ant smaller than finger print. | I had the worst issue and it was making my anxiety so bad bc I’m so ocd clean. So , they hate cinnamon. They hate hate hate lemons apple cider vinegar. I took the peels and put them where they were and were gone. I’ve used Vicks, mint oil, lavender oil, lemon oil pick up lemons and lemon oil. I promise! Also that stuff... |
19,924 | After a recent scam, at a parliament meeting, a minister said "buck stops here". What was this minister saying? Was he assuming responsibility, or did he mean something else? | 2014/03/27 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/19924",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/users/5340/"
] | >
> **The buck stops here**
> *(idiomatic)* A statement that no excuses will be made, that the speaker is going to take direct responsibility for matters, rather than pass the responsibility to higher authorities.
>
>
>
Usage example -
>
> the situation say that although the committee is unlikely to accuse Mr M... | It means that the speaker is taking responsibility for this.
A "buck" is slang term for a United States Dollar $. If somebody has a bad dollar, one which won't work in a machine for example or one which is forged, it is common practice to pass that bad dollar onto somebody else. That buck is rapidly and repeatedly pas... |
19,924 | After a recent scam, at a parliament meeting, a minister said "buck stops here". What was this minister saying? Was he assuming responsibility, or did he mean something else? | 2014/03/27 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/19924",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/users/5340/"
] | >
> **The buck stops here**
> *(idiomatic)* A statement that no excuses will be made, that the speaker is going to take direct responsibility for matters, rather than pass the responsibility to higher authorities.
>
>
>
Usage example -
>
> the situation say that although the committee is unlikely to accuse Mr M... | In older times playing poker the dealer would have a buck knife and would be held responsible for the fairness of the game.if you didn't want to be the dealer you would pass the buck |
19,924 | After a recent scam, at a parliament meeting, a minister said "buck stops here". What was this minister saying? Was he assuming responsibility, or did he mean something else? | 2014/03/27 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/19924",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/users/5340/"
] | In older times playing poker the dealer would have a buck knife and would be held responsible for the fairness of the game.if you didn't want to be the dealer you would pass the buck | It means that the speaker is taking responsibility for this.
A "buck" is slang term for a United States Dollar $. If somebody has a bad dollar, one which won't work in a machine for example or one which is forged, it is common practice to pass that bad dollar onto somebody else. That buck is rapidly and repeatedly pas... |
53,698 | [Absolute persistence technology](http://www.absolute.com/en/about/persistence) amounts to a persistent rootkit pre-installed by [many device manufacturers](http://www.absolute.com/en/partners/bios-compatibility) (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc) to facilitate [LoJack](http://lojack.absolute.com/en/... | 2014/03/19 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/53698",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/10198/"
] | ### Basically
In addition to
[WHO's NoToOldRx4CovidIsMurder](https://security.stackexchange.com/a/55890/15701), I would add:
* Have a look at [Coreboot's board status page](https://coreboot.org/status/board-status.html), for information about your device.
* Considering this sample: [Board:lenovo/t420](https://www.cor... | I reached Absolute Software tech support at the provided number and gave him the PC serial number. He told me that their records said that Computrace had been disabled by the original PC owner 5 years ago, however there is nothing that Absolute Software can do to help, that my only recourse is to see about purchasing a... |
53,698 | [Absolute persistence technology](http://www.absolute.com/en/about/persistence) amounts to a persistent rootkit pre-installed by [many device manufacturers](http://www.absolute.com/en/partners/bios-compatibility) (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc) to facilitate [LoJack](http://lojack.absolute.com/en/... | 2014/03/19 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/53698",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/10198/"
] | The only way I know of is to contact *Absolute Software* and request removal of the agent. They are friendly enough, they will ask for some identifying information on the laptop, and then they will send a message to the original owner and ask if they sold it or got rid of it (I guess).
I waited on the order of six mon... | I reached Absolute Software tech support at the provided number and gave him the PC serial number. He told me that their records said that Computrace had been disabled by the original PC owner 5 years ago, however there is nothing that Absolute Software can do to help, that my only recourse is to see about purchasing a... |
53,698 | [Absolute persistence technology](http://www.absolute.com/en/about/persistence) amounts to a persistent rootkit pre-installed by [many device manufacturers](http://www.absolute.com/en/partners/bios-compatibility) (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc) to facilitate [LoJack](http://lojack.absolute.com/en/... | 2014/03/19 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/53698",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/10198/"
] | "Absolute persistence technology is built into the BIOS or firmware of a device during the manufacturing process."
So, in addition to removing the agent, you will need to flash the BIOS or firmware of the device, with a version without the technology.
Since "core boot is a Free Software project aimed at replacing t... | I reached Absolute Software tech support at the provided number and gave him the PC serial number. He told me that their records said that Computrace had been disabled by the original PC owner 5 years ago, however there is nothing that Absolute Software can do to help, that my only recourse is to see about purchasing a... |
53,698 | [Absolute persistence technology](http://www.absolute.com/en/about/persistence) amounts to a persistent rootkit pre-installed by [many device manufacturers](http://www.absolute.com/en/partners/bios-compatibility) (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc) to facilitate [LoJack](http://lojack.absolute.com/en/... | 2014/03/19 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/53698",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/10198/"
] | ### Basically
In addition to
[WHO's NoToOldRx4CovidIsMurder](https://security.stackexchange.com/a/55890/15701), I would add:
* Have a look at [Coreboot's board status page](https://coreboot.org/status/board-status.html), for information about your device.
* Considering this sample: [Board:lenovo/t420](https://www.cor... | According to the FAQ:
>
> **What if the Absolute software agent needs to be removed from a device?**
>
>
> IT administrators that have been authorized to do so, may carry out
> this function themselves within the Absolute Customer Center for
> Computrace, or from within the Absolute Manage console for Absolute
> ... |
53,698 | [Absolute persistence technology](http://www.absolute.com/en/about/persistence) amounts to a persistent rootkit pre-installed by [many device manufacturers](http://www.absolute.com/en/partners/bios-compatibility) (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc) to facilitate [LoJack](http://lojack.absolute.com/en/... | 2014/03/19 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/53698",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/10198/"
] | "Absolute persistence technology is built into the BIOS or firmware of a device during the manufacturing process."
So, in addition to removing the agent, you will need to flash the BIOS or firmware of the device, with a version without the technology.
Since "core boot is a Free Software project aimed at replacing t... | ### Basically
In addition to
[WHO's NoToOldRx4CovidIsMurder](https://security.stackexchange.com/a/55890/15701), I would add:
* Have a look at [Coreboot's board status page](https://coreboot.org/status/board-status.html), for information about your device.
* Considering this sample: [Board:lenovo/t420](https://www.cor... |
53,698 | [Absolute persistence technology](http://www.absolute.com/en/about/persistence) amounts to a persistent rootkit pre-installed by [many device manufacturers](http://www.absolute.com/en/partners/bios-compatibility) (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc) to facilitate [LoJack](http://lojack.absolute.com/en/... | 2014/03/19 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/53698",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/10198/"
] | You could, as I did, write a windows service that loads early in the windows boot order ,in my case before network service, and waits for the service injected by the apm module to load. Once detected it will stop the apm service and delete the services file. I kept my service running in the background just in case the ... | My Thinkpad T490 has a bios option in the `security` tab to "permanently disable the Absolute Persistence Module". It's in no way clear what this option actually does, but I've just disabled it on my system. This option, or similar options, are available for many Thinkpads. For discussion, see <https://forums.lenovo.co... |
53,698 | [Absolute persistence technology](http://www.absolute.com/en/about/persistence) amounts to a persistent rootkit pre-installed by [many device manufacturers](http://www.absolute.com/en/partners/bios-compatibility) (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc) to facilitate [LoJack](http://lojack.absolute.com/en/... | 2014/03/19 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/53698",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/10198/"
] | You could, as I did, write a windows service that loads early in the windows boot order ,in my case before network service, and waits for the service injected by the apm module to load. Once detected it will stop the apm service and delete the services file. I kept my service running in the background just in case the ... | I reached Absolute Software tech support at the provided number and gave him the PC serial number. He told me that their records said that Computrace had been disabled by the original PC owner 5 years ago, however there is nothing that Absolute Software can do to help, that my only recourse is to see about purchasing a... |
53,698 | [Absolute persistence technology](http://www.absolute.com/en/about/persistence) amounts to a persistent rootkit pre-installed by [many device manufacturers](http://www.absolute.com/en/partners/bios-compatibility) (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc) to facilitate [LoJack](http://lojack.absolute.com/en/... | 2014/03/19 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/53698",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/10198/"
] | "Absolute persistence technology is built into the BIOS or firmware of a device during the manufacturing process."
So, in addition to removing the agent, you will need to flash the BIOS or firmware of the device, with a version without the technology.
Since "core boot is a Free Software project aimed at replacing t... | My Thinkpad T490 has a bios option in the `security` tab to "permanently disable the Absolute Persistence Module". It's in no way clear what this option actually does, but I've just disabled it on my system. This option, or similar options, are available for many Thinkpads. For discussion, see <https://forums.lenovo.co... |
61,916 | I want to know which program is recommended in order to setup such as scenario, i.e. accessing the Internet from work or other places where traffic is monitored by installing a HTTP tunneling service in a home computer.
**EDIT:** Is it possible to achieve the same by installing a home proxy? | 2009/10/28 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/61916",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/15290/"
] | You can achieve this with a home proxy - but I would recommend a ssh connection to the proxy from the outside so that no-one else can easily use your very own proxy.
For the SSH side I would use putty via a memory stick.
Also an alternative would be l[logmein](https://secure.logmein.com/US/home.aspx). | What about [anonymouse](http://anonymouse.org/)? That will let you view websites via a proxy.
I used to use it at Uni to check gaming forums as those were blocked by the firewall, but it all depends on how secure their internet usage is |
61,916 | I want to know which program is recommended in order to setup such as scenario, i.e. accessing the Internet from work or other places where traffic is monitored by installing a HTTP tunneling service in a home computer.
**EDIT:** Is it possible to achieve the same by installing a home proxy? | 2009/10/28 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/61916",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/15290/"
] | * Install [Hamachi](https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/download.aspx) on your home and work computers.
* Install [Privoxy](http://www.privoxy.org) on your home computer and configure it to bind to the Hamachi adapter.
* Configure your web browser at work to use your home Hamachi/Privoxy proxy (point it at your... | What about [anonymouse](http://anonymouse.org/)? That will let you view websites via a proxy.
I used to use it at Uni to check gaming forums as those were blocked by the firewall, but it all depends on how secure their internet usage is |
61,916 | I want to know which program is recommended in order to setup such as scenario, i.e. accessing the Internet from work or other places where traffic is monitored by installing a HTTP tunneling service in a home computer.
**EDIT:** Is it possible to achieve the same by installing a home proxy? | 2009/10/28 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/61916",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/15290/"
] | * Install [Hamachi](https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/download.aspx) on your home and work computers.
* Install [Privoxy](http://www.privoxy.org) on your home computer and configure it to bind to the Hamachi adapter.
* Configure your web browser at work to use your home Hamachi/Privoxy proxy (point it at your... | You can achieve this with a home proxy - but I would recommend a ssh connection to the proxy from the outside so that no-one else can easily use your very own proxy.
For the SSH side I would use putty via a memory stick.
Also an alternative would be l[logmein](https://secure.logmein.com/US/home.aspx). |
97,786 | As explained in [the TCP/IP Guide](http://tcpipguide.com/free/t_SimplexFullDuplexandHalfDuplexOperation.htm), it is possible to configure TCP/IP to operate in simplex mode and this mode is utilized, among other things, in communication from satellites.
One consideration with TCP/IP is however that, in itself, it "lack... | 2015/08/26 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/97786",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | With one-directional communication the sender must have least some knowledge of the recipient so that the data can be encrypted. This knowledge might be a common pre-shared secret which is used in symmetric communication or it might be the public key like used in PGP and S/MIME. This public key then can be used to encr... | OTP and variations thereof can be utilized and would be the best option given a strong enough key, of course traditional symmetric & asymmetric ciphers can also be used.
The problem however would be forward-secrecy for previous communications, once the data is encrypted and sent it is a matter of time before the key c... |
1,086 | OK. This already has been somewhat covered in *[Should we be transparent when recommending our own software?](https://softwarerecs.meta.stackexchange.com/q/153/2126)* and *[What are the rules for self-answering your question?](https://softwarerecs.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/131/what-are-the-rules-for-self-answeri... | 2015/02/22 | [
"https://softwarerecs.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1086",
"https://softwarerecs.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwarerecs.meta.stackexchange.com/users/2126/"
] | In the order given, I think that should be OK – and fully within the rules: At the time you asked there was no solution, nobody gave you one, so you worked it out for yourself and then answered your own question. And it's even open source, so I'd say that's great!
What would be *not* OK IMHO is to ask a question givin... | * In the order QUESTION->BUILD->ANSWER it is perfectly OK, and actually a great thing to do, even if it is not open source.
* In the order BUILD->QUESTION->ANSWER, I would say it is OK if the software is open source, because open source projects can be forked by anyone, so they are never really *yours* in the first pla... |
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