Dev-C++ : a full-featured Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for the C/C++

Bloodshed Dev-C++ is a full-featured Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for the C/C++ programming language. It uses Mingw port of GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) as it's compiler. Dev-C++ can also be used in combination with Cygwin or any other GCC based compiler.

http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

Disable Google Chrome's built-in translation bar

To disable Google Chrome's built-in translation bar

- Click on the wrench icon (Customize and control Google Chrome).

- Select Options.

- Click the Under the Hood tab.

- Deselect the "Offer to translate pages that aren't in a language I read" checkbox.

What is jQuery

jQuery is a fast and concise JavaScript Library that simplifies HTML document traversing, event handling, animating, and Ajax interactions for rapid web development. jQuery is designed to change the way that you write JavaScript.

http://jquery.com/

To restore Windows 7 bootloader

Boot from Windows 7 DVD. In the second screen, after choose your language, go to repair your computer.

go to command prompt and type the commands:

bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /FixBoot

<Restart>

Set priority of application in Windows 7 using Task Manager

To start Windows 7 Task Manager, Right Click the TaskBar and Start Task Manager.



In the Applications tab, right-click the application you want to change the priority.

Select Go To Process.

Right-Click the process and choose the option from the Set Priority.

Windows Resource Monitor of Windows 7

Windows Resource Monitor is a system tool of Windows 7 that allows you to view information about the use of hardware (CPU, memory, disk, and network) and software (file handles and modules) resources in real time. You can filter the results according to specific processes or services that you want to monitor. In addition, you can use Resource Monitor to start, stop, suspend, and resume processes and services, and to troubleshoot when an application does not respond as expected.



To start Windows Resource Monitor, click Start and type "resmon" into the search box.

How to get MAC address on Windows 7

Start a "CMD"

type the command prompt

ipconfig -all

You will see your Physical Address under Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection, it's your MAC address.

Eclipse Helios

Eclipse Helios with Eclipse 3.6.0 is available now.

http://www.eclipse.org/

NetBeans IDE 6.9 Now Available for Download!

The NetBeans team announced the availability of NetBeans IDE 6.9!

Download NetBeans IDE 6.9

NetBeans IDE 6.9 introduces the JavaFX Composer, a visual layout tool for building JavaFX GUI applications, similar to the Swing GUI builder for Java SE applications. With the JavaFX Composer, developers can quickly build, visually edit, and debug Rich Internet Applications (RIA) and bind components to various data sources, including Web services.

The NetBeans 6.9 release also features OSGi interoperability for NetBeans Platform applications and support for developing OSGi bundles with Maven. With support for OSGi and Swing standards, the NetBeans Platform now supports the standard UI toolkit and the standard module system, providing a unique combination of standards for modular, rich-client development.

Additional noteworthy features in this release include support for JavaFX SDK 1.3, PHP Zend framework, and Ruby on Rails 3.0; as well as improvements to the Java Editor, Java Debugger, issue tracking, and more.

VCRedist from VC++ 2008 installs temporary files in system root directory

Recently, I found some files in root of my hard driver d:, it's listed here:

07/11/2007  08:00            17,734 eula.1028.txt
07/11/2007  08:00            17,734 eula.1031.txt
07/11/2007  08:00            10,134 eula.1033.txt
07/11/2007  08:00            17,734 eula.1036.txt
07/11/2007  08:00            17,734 eula.1040.txt
07/11/2007  08:00               118 eula.1041.txt
07/11/2007  08:00            17,734 eula.1042.txt
07/11/2007  08:00            17,734 eula.2052.txt
07/11/2007  08:00            17,734 eula.3082.txt
07/11/2007  08:00             1,110 globdata.ini
07/11/2007  08:03           562,688 install.exe
07/11/2007  08:00               843 install.ini
07/11/2007  08:03            76,304 install.res.1028.dll
07/11/2007  08:03            96,272 install.res.1031.dll
07/11/2007  08:03            91,152 install.res.1033.dll
07/11/2007  08:03            97,296 install.res.1036.dll
07/11/2007  08:03            95,248 install.res.1040.dll
07/11/2007  08:03            81,424 install.res.1041.dll
07/11/2007  08:03            79,888 install.res.1042.dll
07/11/2007  08:03            75,792 install.res.2052.dll
07/11/2007  08:03            96,272 install.res.3082.dll
07/11/2007  08:00             5,686 vcredist.bmp
07/11/2007  08:09         1,442,522 VC_RED.cab
07/11/2007  08:12           232,960 VC_RED.MSI

It's caused by VCRedist from VC++ 2008 erroneously installs temporary files in system root directory instead of the temp directory.

These files are unnecessary and can be safely deleted from the system. The functioning of the runtime library will not be affected by this.
Its a known bug and is planned to be fixed in VS2008 SP1.

Reference: Microsoft Support~ VCRedist from VC++ 2008 installs temporary files in system root directory

How to unblock images from a website in Firefox

If you block images from a website accidentally, it can be un-blocked by:

> Edit > Preferences >

select Content tag

click the button "Exceptions" on the right of Load images automatically, then select the site(s) to un-block.

Video Introduction to HTML 5

Are you interested in HTML 5 and what's coming down the pipeline but haven't had time to read any articles yet? We've put together an educational Introduction to HTML 5 video that goes over many of the major aspects of this new standard, including:

• Web vector graphics with the Canvas tag and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
• The Geolocation API
• HTML 5 Video
• The HTML 5 Database and Application Cache
• Web workers

In the video we also crack open the HTML 5 YouTube Video prototype to show you some of the new HTML 5 tags, such as nav, article, etc. It's chock full of demos and sample source code.



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Opera 10 with Turbo

Opera 10 showcases a sleek new design coupled with our new Turbo technology, which keeps Web pages loading lightning fast, even if your connection slows down. Download Opera 10 for free and experience the difference.

www.opera.com

Eclipse: Early Alpha Release of e4

The e4 project team is pleased to announce the availability of the 0.9 release, an early alpha release of the e4 technology. e4, a project initiated 18 months ago, is focused on building the next generation Eclipse platform. The e4 vision and implementation is led by a community of 53 committers.

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How to install KDE on ubuntu

The default desktop of Ubuntu is Gnome.If you want KDE, you can install Kubuntu.

Alternatively, you can install Kubuntu on Ubuntu using Synaptic Package Manager.

Here is a step-by-step guide to install KDE on ubuntu.

Opera 10 Beta 2 & Opera Unite

Opera Unite: a Web server on the Web browser

With Opera 10, Opera.com are introducing a new technology called Opera Unite, radically extending what you are able to do online. Opera Unite harnesses the power of today's fast connections and hardware, allowing all of us to help define the future landscape of the Web, one computer at a time.




Take control of what you share online

Opera Unite allows you to easily share your data: photos, music, notes and other files. You can even run chat rooms and host entire Web sites with Opera Unite. It puts the power of a Web server in your browser, giving you greater privacy and flexibility than other online services.


Share with other Web browsers

What if you use Opera at home, and a different Web browser at work? Opera Unite services can be accessed from any modern browser, including mobile browsers! At home, just select what you want to share, and you can view it later using your work Web browser without any problems.


Integrated and extendable

Simply enable Opera Unite when you start Opera, and you are ready to go. Find and install services with one click from our online catalog or easily create your own by using Web standards like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SVG and AJAX.

Funambol

Funambol Open Source Push Email Screencast

Funambol community forge

UNetbootin - create bootable Live USB drives for a variety of Linux distributions from Windows or Linux

UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for a variety of Linux distributions from Windows or Linux, without requiring you to burn a CD. You can either let it download one of the many distributions supported out-of-the-box for you, or supply your own Linux .iso file if you've already downloaded one or your preferred distribution isn't on the list.

UNetbootin - Homepage and Downloads

Driver Detective

Driver Detective Features

Driver Detective provides access to 6,400,00 device associated drivers including over 2,500,000 that are specific to computer manufacturers such as Dell, Toshiba, Gateway and Compaq.

Take the frustration out of updating your drivers!

Driver Detective software is designed to quickly locate the most current drivers specific to your computer system through its user friendly interface and access to an extensive database. Driver Detective saves the frustration and extensive time investment usually associated with updating drivers.

Maintain Up To Date Drivers

Driver Detective identifies hardware devices that have been installed on your computer and will locate the most up to date drivers available for those devices.

Drivers Specific to Your Computer

If you own a Dell computer, Driver Detective will recommend drivers specifically for your Dell. Additionally, other manufacturers supported by Driver Detective include: HP, Compaq, Gateway, and many more.

Driver Backup Wizard

With Driver Detective there is no need to worry about losing drivers again. The program has a built in wizard that allows you to copy (backup) your downloaded drivers to a CD, network drive, or USB flash drive.

Integrated Customer Support

Drivers HeadQuarters has a well-trained and experienced support staff available to help you, Driver Detective also has integrated customer support tools.

Windows Vista Upgrade Wizard

If you are considering upgrading to Windows Vista, use Driver Detective’s Upgrade Wizard first.

OpenProj - a free, open source project management solution

OpenProj is a free, open source project management solution. OpenProj is a replacement of Microsoft Project and other commercial project solutions. The OpenProj solution has been download more than 800,000 times in the few months since launch and is being used in over 142 countries. OpenProj is ideal for desktop project management and is available on Linux, Unix, Mac or Windows. It even opens existing Microsoft or Primavera files. OpenProj shares the industry's most advanced scheduling engine with Project-ON-Demand and provides Gantt Charts, Network Diagrams (PERT Charts), WBS and RBS charts, Earned Value costing and more. There is literally no time or effort involved in switching to OpenProj, and your teams can manage projects on any platform for free. Projity worked closely with leaders in the commercial and open source industries in preparation for the release of OpenProj. It is a welcome addition, not only for project management users, but also for users in all software segments.

-OpenProj | Serena Open Source and Hosted Project Management Software -