School

I was able to sign up for the courses for my next semester last week.The only bad part about it was that i started way too late.So i dont get the best times for those classes(note to self : Dont be a last minute person),but anyways i have almost finished picking up the courses i will be taking in the coming semester.Alight lets see what i have picked:
1)A mandatory math course - Elementary Probability.
2)Another math course - Applied Linear Algebra.
3)Cosc course - Fundamentals of Data Structures.
4)Yet another Cosc course(what a suprise) - Computer Organization.
5)Undecided as of yet.
I am actually really excited to go back to school after working the entire summer.It will be worse than a vacation but better than working.Any suggestions/comments, please email me at kentville(at)gmail(dot)com.

Headache For Your Network Administrator

Well,i am still alive.I have been very busy lately and my blog has been neglected.But hopefully i will have more to write in the near future.Until then keep yourself busy by reading these things.
How to Bypass Most Firewall - The guide teaches you how to bypass firewall by using ssh and all the good stuffs.
Ip-Spoofing Demystified
Until next time,happy reading.

Email For GMail

So i have some GMail accounts that i want to give away before it becomes obsolete.So the tenth person to email me will get a GMail account.As usual my email address is kentville (at) gmail (dot) com.Good Luck.Also if you wanna link to me,let me know.If i am feeling generous i might send you a GMail invite as well.

Game Developing

Are you into game development?If so,i have found a great online resource for you.The site has product reviews,tutorials,book reviews and a great online community.Visit GameDev and let me know what ya think about it.

Wednesday Thirst For Knowledge

The Programmers Stone - "The purpose of this site is to recapture, explore and celebrate the Art of Computer Programming."
Efficiency can be lost on code snobs

C# Book

I just purchased C# A Programmer's Introduction from Amazon.I wanted to buy C# How To Program but its so expensive.I wrote an email to Deitel asking them whether a new edition of C# How To Program is in the works.This is a part of the response i got from them,"We are planning a new edition, but it will not be until VS .NET 2005 is available sometime next year. We are awaiting approval for that from our publisher because .NET book sales in general have been quite sluggish".I thought they would never respond to my email,but boy was i suprised.Thank you Mr Deitel for the response.I am crossing my fingers and hope this book will be as good as the other Deitel book i have seen so far.This will be the next book on my list to read,that is after i finish reading C++ How To Program.

Palindromes and Much Much More

Lots of Palindromes
The Absolute Minimum Every Software Developer Absolutely, Positively Must Know About Unicode and Character Sets
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs

Blinkx

From PcWorld "Startup company Blinkx has launched a search tool that compiles on-the-fly lists of Web pages and local hard-drive documents that are relevant to whatever text users are viewing on their screens....Once installed, it indexes documents on the user's hard drive, including e-mail messages and attachments, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. It also points users to five types of online destinations: general Web sites, news sources, multimedia files, Web logs, and products".I just downloaded Blinkx and had it installed on my computer.I am preety impressed so far.Its free for end user and according to the company,it will always be free.So if you are impressed from what you just read,what are you waiting for?Go download it.

P.S The online search tool ain't as impressive as Google's.I did a search for kentville and my page is not in the first page whereas on Google it is.I know i shouldn't judge them from just one search but you be the judge.Let me know if you think the search is better/worse than Google.Also Blinkx only supports IE(atleast for now) which is a setback,since i have stopped using IE(due to the millions of bugs in IE) unless i have to.

Programming Books

Introduction To Reverse Engineering Software
The C Book

How To Keep Your Computer Running Like New

Do you like to have your computer running like new?Just like driving a brand new car whenever you want.Well,I know I do.So this is what I do with my computers and laptop.

First of all I do a clean installation of windows and install all the softwares(Microsoft Office,antivirus,firewall,……)that I need.I also install all the critical updates from WindowsUpdate and reboot as you get that prompt.I also install PartitionMagic which I use to create different partition on my hard drive.This is how I have my harddrive partitioned.I have c(softwares), d(documents), m(Music), b(Backup), etc.After that I install Norton Ghost.Using Ghost I create an image of my c drive.This way whenever I want to go back to a clean installation I just apply the ghost image.

If you do not know how to create image using Norton ghost.Here is a step by step instructions.

1)Start->All Programs->Norton Ghost 2003->Norton Ghost
2)Once Norton Ghost is fired up,click Backup.
3)Then follow the wizard.Fyi you can save ghost image either to a file or a disk.I have mine saved to partition b(which i have for backup images).
4)After you have done the wizard,the computer will reboot and it will create the image.

For Restoring to the Clean Image

1)Follow step 1 from previous instruction.
2)Then click on Restore.And then follow the wizard.
3)After you have finalized,it will reboot and restore the image.Voila,your computer runs like new.

For more info on how to use Norton Ghost,go to Symantec's Website.
Also to partition your hardrive using Fdisk,there is a guide available from Radified.

Programming Goldmine

Creator Of C++ Admits Why He Created the Languages
Sorting Algorithms
How To Design Programs : An Introduction to Programming and Computing

C++ How To Program

I have been reading C++ How To Program by deitel.I have only finished chapter 1.I know i am a slow reader but i am getting there.So far my impression of the book.The material is covered from the standpoint of a reader who has little or no knowledge on how to write programs but knows a bit about computer.I find the book very interesting but my problem is i dont dedicate enough time to read this book.This is the first Deitel book i have read and it seems like Deitel has just won over another loyal customer.Anyways i better go back to continue reading otherwise i will finish maybe in about 5 years.I will have update for you(my two loyal readers) as i progress through the book.It could be days or years.We'll see.Do you have a programming book that you think is the best?If so,please leave a comment.

GMail Madness

Not really.But the first person to email me will get a GMail account.As usual my email address is kentville(at)gmail(dot)com.

Update:Buchikoy was the first one to email me so i have sent him/her a GMail invite.

Tuesday Bonanzaa

Popup Test
How To Stop a Car With No Brakes
Are You An Idiot?
Links found via IdleType.

Cable Conundrum Explained

Are you confused with the millions of cables that plug into your computer?If so,there is a perfect solution for you.PcWorld has come to your rescue.

Interesting Read

How to Think Like a Computer Scientist
The Google File System

Picasa

Google has recently acquired Picasa and is now giving away the photo editing software for free.

Picasa. Everything you need to enjoy your digital photos in a single software product:

• Auto-transfer photos from your digital camera.
• Organize and find pictures in seconds.
• Edit, print, and share photos with ease.
• Create slideshows, order prints and more!

To Download your free copy of Picasa,click here.

Free MIT Education

MIT'S opencourseware is "a free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners around the world. OCW supports MIT's mission to advance knowledge and education, and serve the world in the 21st century. It is true to MIT's values of excellence, innovation, and leadership."

Friday Link Bonaza

Programming Texts/Tutorials
Gmail Tips/Tricks
Gmail Gem's

Google Pagerank

There is a Google pagerank extension available for mozilla and firefox.Try it out.
If you want to create a firefox extension, read about it here.

Delicious But Dangerous

Why Is Antifreeze So Delicious?

Four Years Of Knowlege

Everything I Learned at MIT

Your Name In Japanese

Your Japanese Name Is

Wednesday Link To Hell

Warning:-You must drink lots of coffee before you start to click on these links.
How to be a Programmer
Five Lessons You Should Learn from Extreme Programming
The 5 Pitfalls of Estimating a Software Project
How To Write Unmaintainable Code
10 Fallacies of Software Analysis and Design
21 Rules of Thumb – How Microsoft develops its Software
Happy Reading.

Bittorrent Search

Ok,so most of you like to download stuffs off bittorrent because its fast.But you always had trouble finding the .tor file.Worry no more my friends,download Bit Torrent Search.It downloads the list of .tor file from all the popular torrent sites.You can then search it locally through the search pane.Very cool and easy to use.And best of all its free.

Free Usb Memory Stick

Free Usb Memory Stick.I found the answer in another forum.

Level 5
all of the above
true
yes

Level 4
platinum
advanced techs and managers
Covers *Most* accidental damage

Level 3
all of the above
true
availible for 3rd party desktops / notebooks

Level 2
click on the orange bubble, sigh.
yes
Dell online training
No

Level 1
True
All of the above
All of the above

Good Luck.

Fahrenheit 9/11

How to Bittorrent Fahrenheit 9/11.Hey its legal.Michael Moore said "I don’t agree with the copyright laws and I don’t have a problem with people downloading the movie and sharing it with people as long as they’re not trying to make a profit off my labour. I would oppose that."Go enjoy it.

Back

Sorry for the lack of updates in the last few days.I have been very busy with work.I have to go to work in about 6 hours and i haven't slept yet.I know i am crazy,but what can i do?I promise to have regular updates starting tommorrow.As for the GMail giveaway,you need to leave an email address for me to get back to you.I only have a few so i will be very stingy.Google has slowed down the Gmail invitation.Thank you all who have linked to me.I really appreciate it.If i have not linked back to you,please send me an email at kentville(at)gmail(dot)com.Good night everyone.

Porsche Carrera Gt

Cool But Out Of My Range.

Macworld Magazine Update

Update to my June 14th Free Macworld Post,i have started receiving the magazines.I just received the first issue today.Let me know if you have received it.I also received the Novell Suse cd.

Free Stuffz

Free Adobe Creative Suite evaluation DVD
Free Mousepad

Gmail,Gmail,Gmail

I have posted this before.But just to get more links,i am reposting.
I have a few GMail account left.So if you want one send me an email.My email address is on the right hand side of the page.I want a link on your webpage in exchange for a GMail account.I hope thats a fair exchange.Or leave a comment with your email and homepage.

P.S Just to clarify,i need a link on your website for an exchange of a Gmail account.And i want people who had their blog/website for a while.I will check your site before i send you the Gmail invitation.Thank you all for participating.

UPDATE:- I have already given out two invites.I only have a few left.
Two people i gave to are Shadowmaxss and Wulfie.

OSX On XP

Please dont start scratching your head.The title is right and it is not a typo.Mike Hall has gotten OSX to run on his WINXP machine.I found it via Scoble.
Preety cool.I plan on trying it out tommorrow night.

Free Mr Clean Eraser

Mr Clean Mr Clean

Free Pepsi

Free Pepsi
Expires July 4th at 9pm eastern.

Steve Nash and The Mavericks

Mark Cuban has a very detailed explanation on his blog on why he let Steve Nash go?Very long but interesting read.Go Read.

Phrase and News

I was reading a sticker and this is what it said "I am not lazy,i am just energetically handicapped."I think its a preety good phrase.Do you have a better one?If so,leave a comment.

In other news,Morgan Webb poses on Maxim.

Blogger Hacks

Blogger Hacks.I have already implemented one of the hacks on my blog.I chnaged the archive menu into a drop down list.Very cool hacks.

Happy Canada Day

I wish everyone a very Happy Canada Day.

Sweet Sweet Dream

Alan Barber has written a piece on his blog about his dream home office.If you want to dream about it,then go read it.If i had all the money in the world,i too wouldn't mind having such a setup.Maybe one day.Just maybe.