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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Lil Pun, Dec 4, 2003.

  1. Lil Pun

    Lil Pun Member

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    1. Do those books that say you can learn programming, such as C++, Java, etc., over the weekend actually work?

    2. Tooth whitening: I really do not feel like dropping $600-$800 at the dentist, has anybody tried Crest WhiteStrips or any other OTC procedure?

    3. Does anybody know any good imitation crab meat recipes?

    4. I have an IBM PC camera yet not the software, is there any downloadable software out there I can use?

    5. I usually find great deals at http://www.pricewatch.com for computer parts and accessories, anybody know any other good sites?

    6. I just sold a used AMD K6-2 motherboard/CPU combo (550 MGHz) for $40, who got ripped off me or the buyer or was it a fair deal?
     
  2. Chump

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    1. If you already know programming basics, structure, logic, looping, etc etc, then learning other languages isn't that hard. You basically just need to learn the syntax.

    5. http://www.nextag.com

    6. The AMD K6-2 550 chip is going for 25-35 on ebay
     
  3. meggoleggo

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    1. If you've got the right kind of mind for it, it isn't hard.... I was never good at it, but maybe you will be.

    2. the whitestrips work pretty well, actually, especially if you use it in conjunction with whitening toothpaste.

    4. have you gone to the IBM website? just search google or something.... maybe you'll get lucky.
     
  4. mr_gootan

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    salescircular.com
    edeals.net

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    IMO JAVA IS HARD
     
  6. Two Sandwiches

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    I'm in a C++ class right now. Kind of hard, kind of easy. We have only built an ATM Program, a guess game, a calculator, and are now building a program that uses looping structures to make various shapes(diamonds, Christmas Trees, etc.). I'm sure I'm forgetting a program or two we have made, though.
     
  7. A-Train

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    I'll pretend I didn't see that...
     
  8. Rockets34Legend

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    1) I tried C++ back in 2000 and Visual Basic Script in 2001 and it was crap to me. Those books don't help unless you are a book person. Try the learning software for those languages.

    2) Don't know the answer to that one. Try it out and let us know!

    3) Nope. Watch the Food Network.

    4) Might have to find the drivers to the model number of the camera.

    5) techbargains.com
    dealhunting.com
    bensbargains.net
     
  9. Rockets34Legend

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    6) Well, should of got maybe another 15 to 20 dollars, but it seems reasonable.
     
  10. Mulder

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    I submitted this question to Alton Brown for you along with your name and address. He said only one thing. "Run and Hide." :confused:
     
  11. droxford

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    1. Those books work for many languages, but not for some of the more advanced languages like the C family. You need to already have a developer's mind and an understanding of OOP in order for those books to help.

    2. I have tried the white strips and the brush-on stuff, along with whitening toothpaste. I don't smoke and gave up dark sodas, coffee, and tea specifically to whiten my teeth. After weeks of application, I have seen no changes.

    I, too, don't want to drop hundreds to whiten, and would like to find a product that actually works.

    3. Just heat the fake crab in a microwave, dip it heavily in lemon juice and chomp on it.

    4. http://www.cameratechsupport.com/ibm/

    5. http://www.pricegrabber.com

    6. I think you shoulda asked for a little more $, but you didn't do too bad.

    -- droxford
     
  12. Bailey

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    Exactly right, IMHO.
     
  13. AMS

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    Same here, We also made a program to tell if its a palindrome or not, and a program that randomly chooses who will win the NBA title this year....
     
  14. Lil Pun

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    Would you guys buy expensive jewelry off an auction site?
     
  15. Mulder

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    I swear you have asked that question before... maybe it's just a ****ch in the Matrix. Anyway...

    no, are you high? :p
     
  16. Mulder

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    Glitch in the Matrix, man that curse word grabber is on overdrive... G instead of c and it goes nuts
     
  17. Two Sandwiches

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    HAHA. Someone must have had a long thought process on what words to keep out and what words to put in. Whoda thunk that someone would use that word on the board.:eek:

    Great job Clutch and Crew!:)
     
  18. Smokey

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    I have a question:

    I sent a letter today and I'm having second thoughts on whether I wrote down the right zip code. It is the right city though. Will the Post Office correct the mistake when it is undeliverable or will this letter be returned to sender?
     
  19. Mulder

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    From my experience they usually fix it.
     
  20. moomoo

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    I've got one, two actually, but on one subject.

    1. Anyone ever hired one or two of those Hispanic guys that during the day stand on either side of Westpark between 59 and Fountain View, and used them to help you move?

    2. If you have, how much are you supposed to pay them?

    Oops, two more questions for a total of four:

    3. Is it illegal to hire them (exploitation maybe?), and

    4. if it is illegal, what's the penalty if you get caught?

    Uhhh, one more:

    5. If it is illegal, do the police set up stings, where a police officer poses as one of them, waiting for some cheap b*stard like myself to pick them up and offer them peanuts for a hard day's work?
     

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