CCThis is interesting, I didn’t think it would happen so fast! Maybe “Go” needs another look. It is interesting for a low-ish level language.
Here is some more info about Go.
Archive for January, 2010
Gcc to support Google Go language
Posted by jamba on January 29, 2010
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More code stuffs
Posted by jamba on January 25, 2010
At the other domain (link on the right, to jrob CodeStuffs), I’ve made a few modifications. I was playing with PHP a bit, and reorganized the pages. Then I added a table in my MySQL db and put the info in there, so the page can be created dynamically from information in the db. It’s still really simple, but it is just a side project, and I’m not putting a whole lot of work into it.
I’ve been programming a lot with PureBasic lately, and on my code page I’ve added a couple of initial simple projects. The first is a “speed test” which I used to time some operations, but was primarily so I could learn the dynamics of the database operation.
The other parses through PureBasic source code, and creates a declarations file (or multiple declaration files, if desired). I use this pretty regularly. Of course, there are several on the PureBasic forums that may work better, but it was more fun for me to write my own. And since I am still getting used to the language, it was a learning experience also.
Now I can really dig in and get to work–I have a pretty extensive program at work that I have written in VB6…looking to see some vast speed improvements with converting to PureBasic!
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The 9 most important events in Open Source history
Posted by jamba on January 16, 2010
Subject to individual opinion, however:
http://royal.pingdom.com/2010/01/15/the-9-most-important-events-in-open-source-history/
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jrob.co.cc : codestuffs
Posted by jamba on January 14, 2010
I got the other website up and going again. I am using it to host code sources and other things like that which may be useful.
Currently in the forums I have mentioned doing a speedtest between PowerBasic and Purebasic, I have posted the timing results, and will post links to the sources soon.
Posted in code, site info | Tagged: jrob, powerbasic, purebasic, speed, test | Leave a Comment »
Some Stuff
Posted by jamba on January 12, 2010
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New section in forums: programming.
Posted by jamba on January 9, 2010
I added a new “programming” section to the forums. I figured this made sense, as it is what I do for a living, should help me keep things straight, and maybe I can provide some info for people looking for related material.
Although I do mostly…well…predominantly Windows programming, hopefully I can work in some linux coding as well.
Currently I just added these sections:
- General – what it sounds like
- BASIC – basic language, w/ subforums PowerBasic and PureBasic
- C
I use mostly PowerBasic these days at work, converting from old VB6. Things are always subject to change, though.
Posted in code, site info | Tagged: basic, c, forums, fQ contactica, linux, powerbasic, purebasic | Leave a Comment »
so…I decided to switch distros on our Netbook
Posted by jamba on January 9, 2010
My wife has a netbook (an Asus eeePC 901A), on which I had previously installed eeeBuntu. I liked eeeBuntu okay, however things started having problems as time progressed. I’m not sure if this was due to anything with the hardware, or my wife not updating the software…or anything else. However, things started to go really slow. eeeBuntu is basically Ubuntu NBR with some changes to the kernel so the eeePC can use all of the keyboard functions that it was built with. That’s about the extent I know about it, you can learn more from their website.
So, anyway, my wife complained of this, and I was looking into upgrading to a new version. The project seemed kind of stale to me, perhaps because Ubuntu had released their new version, and they had to catch up. But we wanted something different.
I had heard a lot of good praise about a Distro called Jolicloud, which I would describe as a Linux distro totally geared toward netbooks and “the cloud.” Apps are available to use, such as a facebook app, which remind me a lot of apps for the iPhone. It is really neat.
The descriptions from their website say:
We have mixed a super-optimized Linux* that makes the most of your netbook hardware, battery, graphics and connectivity with a cool interface that will make your life easier.
As on your main computer, enjoy using a combination of your favorite web apps, packaged for a full screen experience and the most popular native apps.
Jolicloud brings all the benefits of cloud computing today, making your netbook the natural extension of all your other computers and mobile devices.
I installed Jolicloud to a 1GB USB drive, and installed it in less than 20 minutes. I used the entire hard drive, which wiped out the previous installation of eeeBuntu. After the installation, I installed a few apps of interest (chromium, facebook, google docs, frozen bubble). Total disk space used was less than 1GB, which is good, considering this netbook only has a 2GB SSD hard disk.
To do updates, or install new software, you open “My Jolicloud” from the favorites screen. This opens up to a login screen, where you use your credentials to log into your Jolicloud account, where you then have access to friends lists, support, app repository, updates, and other things of similar nature. It is very well laid out.
Chromium runs MUCH faster on this little netbook than firefox, so I opted to use it instead. Using Google docs means I don’t have to take up valuable drive space installing OOo. Then there are lots other apps that focus on the “cloud” philosophy, which is really cool for a netbook.
All in all…I would agree with the statement that Jolicloud is the best OS for netbooks. Or at the very least it is up there in the top 5!
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Some Stuff
Posted by jamba on January 8, 2010
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Gnu Vs Linux
Posted by jamba on January 6, 2010
http://profarius.com/content/i-use-linux-get-it-right
I think for the most part, I agree with this. The GNU project has done a LOT, which basically provided a foundation for everything that has transpired since the 80′s, but is a community of software that forms the Linux operating system…not just the Linux kernel added to the “GNU OS.”
Of course it is up for debate, and everyone has their own opinion of the mater.
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