Programming For Fun: The Dark Side
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:laugh: I wish I had a Mac right now just so I could follow along with those blog entries! :thumbsup:
I feel there may be better excuses to buy one - but hey! whatever works for you :) (We bought our first one for Mrs _Maxxx_ who really wanted to do not much more than email and Facebook - getting a 27" was a good excuse to use it for watching videos too... Then I found I could run a Windows VM on it for free - stole it off her and bought a 21" - I now use the 27" for both Mac and Windows Dev (still keep a PC for essentials, like PC Games, but use it rarely) I must admit to being alternatively amazed and scared witless about Objective-C - but I do love to learn stuff - and PooperPig is teaching me heaps!
MVVM# - See how I did MVVM my way ___________________________________________ Man, you're a god. - walterhevedeich 26/05/2011 .\\axxx (That's an 'M')
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
AspDotNetDev wrote:
Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :((
If one loses his way and walks over to the dark side, this one should try to find their way with iOS Maps. Certainly it is the path to enlightenment :) Or you could stay there and enjoy the wonderful design and one button (as an Apple-fanboy friend of mine gives up as reasons for being an Apple fan).
It's an OO world.
public class Naerling : Lazy<Person>{
public void DoWork(){ throw new NotImplementedException(); }
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
How's the Lynda.com subscription working out for you? I considered subscribing, but I'm only interested in maybe 1 or 2 of their classes at the moment. Do you have access to ALL their videos for as long as you are a subscriber? Can you download any of the videos for keeps?
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How's the Lynda.com subscription working out for you? I considered subscribing, but I'm only interested in maybe 1 or 2 of their classes at the moment. Do you have access to ALL their videos for as long as you are a subscriber? Can you download any of the videos for keeps?
I've not explored it much yet, but it has a vast library of things I find potentially useful, and the videos are very polished. I think something like 10% of their videos are available for free if you want to see how you like them. Their player is neat too. Allows you to choose the format (Flash, QuickTime, Windows Media, etc.) and allows you to bookmark parts within the video for later reference. Yep, you can access all their videos as a subscriber. Though, you must pay a premium to have any files associated with the videos (e.g., source code). I think the normal account is $25/month, and the premium is around $30-$40/month. I've not tried downloading any videos, though I think you can purchase videos from their DVD library (pretty costly, IIRC).
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
AspDotNetDev wrote:
Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job?
Yes, I am going to download Darwin OS (As a .NET guy, it is completely an alien world for me). Regards, Poppy
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AspDotNetDev wrote:
Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job?
Yes, I am going to download Darwin OS (As a .NET guy, it is completely an alien world for me). Regards, Poppy
Never heard of it. If you want to check out a neat OS, look at Menuet OS. It's a super tiny OS that fits on a floppy (but it can boot from USB). :)
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AspDotNetDev wrote:
Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :((
If one loses his way and walks over to the dark side, this one should try to find their way with iOS Maps. Certainly it is the path to enlightenment :) Or you could stay there and enjoy the wonderful design and one button (as an Apple-fanboy friend of mine gives up as reasons for being an Apple fan).
It's an OO world.
public class Naerling : Lazy<Person>{
public void DoWork(){ throw new NotImplementedException(); }
}They nicked the whole idea from Dilbert: http://www.dilbert.com/fast/1995-03-25/[^]
Ideological Purity is no substitute for being able to stick your thumb down a pipe to stop the water
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt -
Never heard of it. If you want to check out a neat OS, look at Menuet OS. It's a super tiny OS that fits on a floppy (but it can boot from USB). :)
The rising popularity of Mac OS make me curious about it. But a Mac machine still not affordable for me. So I decided to try an open source alternative.
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
AspDotNetDev wrote:
I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro
No don't go! :) On a serious note CS6 is awesome, has a steep learning curve but is well worth the effort,
VS2010/Atmel Studio 6.0 ToDo Manager Extension
Version 3.0 now available. There is no place like 127.0.0.1 -
I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
Not yet, but after having seen the TypeScript video from Anders last night that might look like a fun area to delve into.
Wout
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
Thanks for the lynda.com link. I will have to check this out soon.
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
Dude. Just let Flash die. Please.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
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They nicked the whole idea from Dilbert: http://www.dilbert.com/fast/1995-03-25/[^]
Ideological Purity is no substitute for being able to stick your thumb down a pipe to stop the water
I've read that one before, still good though :laugh:
It's an OO world.
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Dude. Just let Flash die. Please.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Hey Maunder, I've got a Skype interview in 9.5 hours (08:00 Sydney time to be exact) with a Canadian. What should I say at the beginning of the interview to get him on side? I need something to grab his attention as I don't think he'll even notice me ending each sentence in Eh!
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Hey Maunder, I've got a Skype interview in 9.5 hours (08:00 Sydney time to be exact) with a Canadian. What should I say at the beginning of the interview to get him on side? I need something to grab his attention as I don't think he'll even notice me ending each sentence in Eh!
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
First I'd start with a comment regarding the weakness of Canadian beer. Then, a flippant remark on how it's always so hard to tell Canadians and Americans apart because they sound so similar, followed up with some commentary on their Olympic performance and an off-hand remark that the current NHL lockout is not really a problem, because Hockey's not really that important anyway. Hang on - you want him on side. Sorry, got mixed up there. Start off by complaining about the NHL lockout, congratulate him on a sporting effort in London, comment that it's refreshing to hear such a cultured accent in North America and mention, off-hand, that you wish Canadian beer was more widely available in Australia because that American stuff you're seeing in the shops is like water.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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Dude. Just let Flash die. Please.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
I can't. It's like I'm under some sort of spell. I know it's crap, yet I'm learning it anyway. Whyyyyyyy!!!??? :confused:
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
Adobe makes this suite incredibly delicious on purpose. It's no doubt a cash cow. And you're talking about upgrading! Isn't that what it's all about? Face it, owning ALL the Adobe apps is like having a complete set of Craftsman mechanic's tools with which to operate on the jelop. There are things tha jelop can't hang onto any longer, buddy. Like a left running board ... and a left rear fender! ;P
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I've decided, for no particular reason (other than to have fun and expand my horizons), to learn Flash/ActionScript/Adobe Creative Suite. Recently got CS4 installed on my work computer and am working on geting them to upgrade it to CS6. I also have a Lynda.com subscription to help with the learning process. Never thought I'd go this far to the dark side. I'm even considering buying a MacBook Pro in the next couple months. Somebody stop me before I'm too far gone (or is it already too late :~ )! :(( Are any of you learning something completely useless for your job? ← (interpret that sentence in either of the two ways)
ASP.NET. No, seriously. I'm the DSJB (Departmental Sh!t-Job Boy), which means I administer our department server. It has our source control, runs our automated build process, and a bunch of network shares for distributing released and latest build software. I'm tired of people asking where stuff is located, so I've loaded IIS on the machine and made a little web app that displays links to the released and latest builds of each of our products. The scary part is I keep coming up with more and more useful things to do on the thing. I've added a password generator for one of the products that grants lower-level access for field service. I'm working on a data base app for our error messages that will eventually be used to generate a help file that goes along with the product. Somebody, please help me...
Software Zen:
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First I'd start with a comment regarding the weakness of Canadian beer. Then, a flippant remark on how it's always so hard to tell Canadians and Americans apart because they sound so similar, followed up with some commentary on their Olympic performance and an off-hand remark that the current NHL lockout is not really a problem, because Hockey's not really that important anyway. Hang on - you want him on side. Sorry, got mixed up there. Start off by complaining about the NHL lockout, congratulate him on a sporting effort in London, comment that it's refreshing to hear such a cultured accent in North America and mention, off-hand, that you wish Canadian beer was more widely available in Australia because that American stuff you're seeing in the shops is like water.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Arsonist.
Software Zen:
delete this;
