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I am thinking of using dnsdynamic.org (after having gone to http://dnslookup.me/dynamic-dns/'>this list). Has anybody ever used them, or have somebody they recommend? I can't seem to find out who runs the service. What risks do I face when selecting a DNS provider?

Locked phones is the worst! Something I find amusing is that almost every provider locks their phones. So it makes no net difference anyway. They must all think that they're horrible and that they need to restrict their user's freedoms. IMO it's not all that bad. The best phones at the moment are Google's nexus phones. It always comes out cheaper to buy one of those and get a cheaper non-contract service.

Wow! I remember trying to download the shows, then having to burn them onto CD-RWs and get them home. All this on the university computers in the library. I was a teenager and my parents didn't "get" the Internet and technology. It was so hard to get on IRC (I had to go to friend's places or some other places) I finally figured I would sign up to the forums. The first shows were awesome, in all their crappy production and horrible audio. I wish I could write something long and meaningful like digip. The people on IRC were always amazing. So many wasted hours. :-)

Hi, In my opinion the best place to start is Python. I would download python3 and learn basic use of the language from the tutorial. In my opinion it's popular enough that I have been able to use it for everything that I need, scientific computing, GUIs, graphing, etc. EDIT: The secret to learning to write code is to have something you really want to be working on. Tutorials are OK for getting up to speed, but you will only learn from working on a real thing that you care about. Python is really good in that regard because it's a tool you can use for anything. Start simple if you want, like renaming a bunch of files on your computer or setting up some calculations so that you don't have to do them manually in a calculator or matlab, etc.. </EDIT> These are the tutorial and download location for v3.3, the new upcoming release. tutorial: http://docs.python.o...rial/index.html download: http://www.python.or...releases/3.3.0/

I disagree. Just because the original poster may not still be suffering from the problem, anyone searching for solutions to Firefox problems now has a bit more information. I also didn't know about the -p flag for dealing with profiles in Firefox. Will have to check if it still works.

The first few episodes are a bit slow, what was said about stereotypes is true. I thought it was great. Remember, it is a British sitcom with a laughter track, but for what it was, I thought it was really good. My favourite episode is Moss going on countdown.

I think this may be not too difficult with a combination of Eclipse + the Android SDK. I think it might be possible on any platform.

What are today's BBSes? It is my understanding that BBSes aren't really around anymore. (let me know if I'm wrong about this) They were a forum for a certain geeky subculture. What are people doing nowadays that used to be done on a BBS. Are forums like this it? Have BBSes gone mainstream now and they're just called Twitter and Facebook?

Am I correct in saying they're both made by the same people, using the same game engine and with reasonably similar storylines. (Aliens and monsters invading a rocky/baron/abandoned industrial complex)

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I'm very interested to read Atlas Shrugged but after getting through all of Man, Economy and State (it took me almost 2 years, (it was slow going for a long time)) I just don't know that I really want to start another big undertaking like that. Although, there is a movie now, so I might just take the easy way out :) . If you played Bioshock, it's loosely based on Atlas Shrugged. I think there's every graffiti of, "who is Atlas?" or something similar to that in the game (from, "who is John Galt," in the book). The more I have learned about the way our society works, the more I begin to think she was onto something.

I read Kevin Mitnick's book, "The Art of Deception". It was a long time ago though, so I can't really remember very much about it. As it happens, I'm currently reading, "Influence: The Science of Persuasion", by this guy. Influence is a really good book in my opinion and has some really good stuff. It is also consistent with most of my experiences.

I would recommend Python3 (3 because it's newer and according to what I have read is the future of the language). I haven't used it very much, but if I were going to go to university and learn C++ and Java, Python is something nice to complement that and has nice and easy-to-use string manipulation. I think if I knew Python better than I do Java it would be my go-to language for anything I need/want to code. Also, I think you learn to use a language when the need arises. Once you learn the basics ideas in programming (program control, OOProgramming, data structures etc.) it becomes MUCH easier to learn a new language, so it doesn't matter as much the language with which you learn these ideas. This might be a google place to start: http://docs.python.org/release/3.0.1/tutorial/index.html

It's time to kick ass and chew bubblegum! ...*spits out last piece of bubblegum.

I've recently got a little interested in astronomy, so have been trying to learn and understand orbital mechanics. My current project is a little Java app that calculates orbital parameters (radius and velocity vector) from hypothetical radar observations. I'm sure that there is already something out there that does this, but I'm interested in getting more practical experience with Java, but also getting a better understanding of the maths and the calculations involved.

Sounds like you are describing a business card. One thing I thought was interesting; I have once seen a URL to the person's linkedin page on a business card. I think that is a good idea, because they can look up your whole CV on there if they want. However, I really don't know how useful it would be. I can imagine that a recruiter or idiot HR guy is really not going to bother to look up your details unless from the business card he sees that you are highly trained, in very specialised profession for which he does not have alot of candidates, but has to fill an opening. Otherwise I think a proper CV might be a better idea because it better accommodates that inherent laziness in all HR people/recruiters.

IMO this paragraph above is the most useful one in this thread. I would say that if you are just starting to learn to program and you are doing it for fun/a learning experience, then alot of the languages mentioned above are probably not that good an idea. The reason why is that I think if you are going to learn something and put your time or mental energy into it, it should also be useful. I think realistically, you are probably not going to use C to solve day-to-day problems. I would recommend starting with python. It is my the second language (after Java). I think it is the best language to learn to solve common day-to-day issues. It is also rather straightforward to learn. I might also recommend Perl, but I have found it awkward and I would agree with the common wisdom that it is only a language you should use if you are going to be programming very often with it, for extended periods of time.

I find it odd that Apple make you activate an iPhone before you can use it. I know that this is common for other smartphone manufacturers and I believe for other Apple devices (ie. iPod). Why do companies make you give them your name and details before they let you use YOUR device.

Does anyone have any suggestions on scifi novels. Big fan of Deus Ex and have ordered the new book that was released recently. Anyone have any suggestions of similarly themed cyberpunk novels that are maybe similar to that.

Yea, I always think it's good to be on the safe side anyway. Do you always check the SSL certificate of every site that you ever type anything into and always check the domain in the address bar etc. etc.

It's in the news

...um, is this also a device that mildly burns the outer surfaces of bread slices to improve taste and make them more suitable for the application of spreads?

That sounds pretty awesome, if you manage it, can you post pics

Share a new place with this guy http://hak5.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=14906 Two problems solved!!

I'm pretty sure conservatives would do the same thing too. (Hints at US' patriot act, also, the rest of human political history)