I see doom3 source code is about to be released. This is so cool and I can't wait to play with it over the winter break. I love the doom series and I think it only comes second to the wolfenstein series.
I hope that there will be new community created content once the source is out and people have a chance to play with... Read More
Why do I always have trouble getting started on homework? Doesn't matter if I'm writing a 1 page essay, a 25 page thesis, a computer program, or a reading assignment.. I never seem to start on them as soon as they are assigned. Hell in one of my classes I haven't even opened the textbook! What the hell is wrong with me?
I swear this quarter is going to be the death of me..
I'm now behind in all of my classes on readings and the program that was due today was only about 95% done. I had to turn it in anyway as there is a zero late policy.
I think there are two exams on the same day next week - that ought to be... Read More
What the hell is the deal with this new show Terra Nova?
The basic premise sounds interesting but they created way too many problems, fake science, contradictions, bullshit situations, and what fucking idiot started naming the dinosaurs? They do have real names!
I got a small scholarship this quarter and since our DVD player was having issues the wife and I picked up a bluray player/5.1 surround sound system from costco for $399. I really like it EXCEPT it doesn't have any HDMI inputs - so I can't hook the comcast DVR (or anything else) up to it and use the surround sound (even if it was... Read More
Today turned out to be less productive that I thought.. I was running late this morning and had to haul ass to make it to class on time (just barely made it). I've been too warm since and no amount of water and fan has really helped. So I blame my inability to handle heat. lol
Today was day 2 of Fall quarter. So far so good (knock on wood).
I'm taking 3 classes:
Concurrent and Parallel Programming: Looks like we will be using multiple languages (possible contenders are Ada, C++, Java, MPD, ...)
Windows Programming: We will be programming exclusively in C# using .Net Platform.
UNIX Programming: We will be only be using plain 'ol C with some UNIX (Linux)... Read More
General things to keep in mind: for the most part (with the exception of RAM, hard drive, and a few other things) laptops are typically not upgradable. So buying the fastest processor and best graphics that you can within your budget will be to your advantage.
I like to be able to game on my laptop. Laptops... Read More
After last quarter of having a class the was exclusively programming in Windows and trying to get Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate to work correctly in a virtual machine on my Gentoo Linux desktop I decided maybe I should think about doing something else before Fall quarter starts since 2 of my 3 classes will be Windows programming.
As a Computer Science student I get access... Read More
oh sweet... random question, how much was the laptop, or do ya have any suggestions for one? I have been taking programming classes, and I might end up wanting to run Old Republic on it too...
