Abhinav

According to Neowin, they seem to have devised a prediction algorithm for rendering the next possible frame before an actual event occurs. By the way they are not offloading the whole GPU rendering load. The cloud and the local GPU will be rendering frames together. The cloud will just slip in the missing frames which the local GPU does not render. I think it is a good step for hand held devices as the GPU usage would reduce to some extent.
Source:http://www.neowin.net/news/microsofts-kahawai-is-a-step-forward-for-cloud-based-game-streaming

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15155
 
You're welcome.

I agree with you. I am more accustomed to something like Ubuntu and terminal as compared to some pre-built software. But the advantage of pre-built software is the setup time. But I really would like to post a topic on "FreeNAS vs Amahi vs Linux Distros (Home Server Edition)" 

Amahi seems interesting. It supports Time Machine and Plex using 3rd party apps. I am going to try both FreeNAS and Amahi and I think I should also share an in depth analysis of both on the forum. 

Eh, 60 is fine.. but the lower the better right?  Try $45, but if you can't no big deal.

Hi.
 
I have been using Ubuntu/Arch Linux as my file server until now. I bought a Macbook Pro retina as my daily driver and dev machine. After searching a lot online I got to know that FreeNAS can be used as storage for Time Machine. But FreeNAS is something that I know nothing of. 
 
So I wanted to know if it's easy to use, is there any other equivalent OS or should I stay with Ubuntu/Arch Linux.
 
Thanks in advance.
 
Abhinav.
 
PS. I can't find the search on the forum. Can someone give me the link to it?

Nope you're wrong :P
010001100101010101001110 = FUN
Don't forget your ASCII values :)

A must watch :)
 

 

Hello everyone.
I am Abhinav. I am an undergrad student taking a course in Computer Engineering. I have been programming since the age of 11. I started off with UNIX C and then MS QuickBASIC. Why MS QuickBASIC? Because that's what my school taught me in the 5th grade. Then I moved on to C++ and Java. My primary programming language is Java. I have been thinking of moving away from Java but haven't found any other programming language as easy as Java.
I have worked on some projects:
Puma: A Java Desktop Environment.
Puma is a small desktop environment which I made just for fun. I turned out to be good but I couldn't work on it for quite a while.
A tile based game in Java. My college project ​
These are the only projects which I think are worth showing :P
I am currently learning how to use QT and GTK using C++ and C respectively. I still have a long way to go.
PS does anyone know moot to make images smaller or make thumbnails?

X series thinkpads are nice and light: http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?action=init&current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=135A781CA29B4ECB9ADAD8E72CF6FD61
 
Something like this should be good: http://gyazo.com/26075dc248e27dc3a5f9d6f1e72aa8d7
The screen is also matte :D
 
^^^^These parts are from :http://www.theitdepot.com They ship in India
This build should be able to do just about anything you need including playing almost all current games on high.

I've seen this type of thread on nearly every programming forum I've been on, so I figured it would be time to start up our own WAYWO.
 
Feel free to post anything about any projects you are working on, including pictures, video, snippets, or what have you!
 
 
I'm currently working on a few projects but only have this one that I can really show off:
 
I decided to hack an old NES controller for use over USB using an arduino. Yes I know that I have a big old board hanging off the back, but this is for prototyping, I can always pull the IC off and mount it in the controller itself.
 
Here is a quick video with my obnoxious voice giving you all a rundown  :lol:
 
 
http://youtu.be/EC6Y3m41FIg
 
 
If you don't have the time to watch the quick video, I made a simple controller class that has methods for handling the clock and strobe of the controller, as well as a method that returns a byte that holds the button information (only 8 buttons total, convenient!). I have defines for each of the buttons that I use in the loop function inside a series of 8 if statements that handles printing the button that is currently pressed. This is only temporary, as I need a way to check for multiple button presses. But alas, I am tired and will work on it tomorrow.
 
 
Again, feel free to post your own projects, or comment on other users projects and posts!  :)

Setting up an Revision Control system so trusted 'programmers/coders' can work on it would be an idea as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revision_control
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_Subversion

if you go forward with this, make sure u stay opensource with it to allow other people to alter the stuff that is created

Hello
 
There are 10 types of people, people who understad binary and those who don't 
 
010001100101010101001110 = Fun

Firstly, not all programmers use Linux. ( I know most of them use it, even I use it, but there are some people who still use windows). So is Linux going to be our primary development OS?
If we are going to use Linux, as it was mentioned earlier we can get a linux virtual machine set up on the Internets and create private accounts on it. You can ssh into them and start programming. All of the user accounts will have no admin privileges and most of the compilers would be installed. So cheating is, with no admin/super user privileges, very difficult if we use this solution.
Or
We could setup a git/svn server on the linux VM where one can upload his/her source code (create repositories of their programs which can be downloaded easily using the terminal). This would remove the operating system limitations, if it is a limitation. One of the draw backs of this is that the source code would be visible to the public. Correct me if I am wrong. But this could increase the possibility of cheating.
Does anyone have any other solution. I think the first one is a doable solution.

Yeah. I agree. Many people live in different time zones. So it will be difficult to keep time based competitions. Challenges would be fun.
We can request for one here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/10688-official-forums-features-suggestions/

Thank you for answering my questions. :) Looks like we can make a good programming team and a great place for programming enthusiasts. I have taken all of your responses in account and I have decided that I will start by posting some tutorials on topics like GUI development and basics of pointers, etc.
I am also creating a thread where I will introduce myself with my experience in programming. I know there's already a thread on introductions but I think it's a little unorganised. You are welcome to introduce your self and specify the programming in which you are proficient in that thread. :)
Abhinav :D
And yes we are going to make a game on Linus....if he allows so. :)

Thank you for answering my questions. :) Looks like we can make a good programming team and a great place for programming enthusiasts. I have taken all of your responses in account and I have decided that I will start by posting some tutorials on topics like GUI development and basics of pointers, etc.
I am also creating a thread where I will introduce myself with my experience in programming. I know there's already a thread on introductions but I think it's a little unorganised. You are welcome to introduce your self and specify the programming in which you are proficient in that thread. :)
Abhinav :D
And yes we are going to make a game on Linus....if he allows so. :)

one thing i would like is a android app for the forums and a programming team would be cool. IDK about tuts though if they are really good sure but if its kinda like a refresher then no.

1)yeah sounds good {but what languages id start with java/c++ or html and go from there}
2)be interesting im not sure how many other people would like that though
3)it depends what's the main goals of the team or is it purely to help other programmers with there problems
4)id go with helping other programmers {maybe compile a library of programmes of various languages as a go to for beginners or if you want to try a new language}

I think it would be a really good idea. One thing that might be cool would mybe have small competitions for example people make a game in a small amount of time or other small programs.

This seems like an interesting idea that could bring more traffic to this subforum since it's popularity isn't as high as the other boards.
I say go for it if it is something you really want to do, I know I would be willing to help create video tutorials that go over some of the concepts behind programming and computer science. As well as contribute to group projects and brainstorming. I'm not a mobile developer, but I know my way around android and Linux and could help submit detailed bug reports for apps.

I think we should do programming challenges!

Tutorials would be cool, If the community could contribute not just you (no offense).
Dont think people would are to much about compiler updates.
Programming team? Sounds cool. Collaborate on little projects, but what idk really.
 
and yeah someone said something about programming challenges. I like the sound of that, have done this on overclock.net but they died out.
If we were to do this. I think it would be cool if there was like a ranking @ the OP that could be like points, maybe first person to finish and it's right gets 3 points, 2nd 2 points and 3rd 1 point.
 
It would make it more fun :D
 
I'd be down for arranging this :D!!

Hi there.
 
I am Abhinav. I have been a member of this forum since the beginning and haven't got a chance to contribute anything to the community. You see, I am not a hardware enthusiast, so the other forums are not as exciting as the programming sub-forum  I am a hardcore programmer and have been programming since I was 10.
 
I want to create an "Unofficial Linus Developer Team/Group" which would make programs helpful  to the community and which may also drive more traffic to the forums, especially the programming sub-forum. I also want to post tutorials on how to approach a particular programming language and attain expertise in it. But I want to ask this community some question before I start taking steps:
 
Q1) Would you like me to post tutorials and videos related to programming languages?
Q2) Would you like me to post news on various changes made to the compilers, rules, etc.
Q3) Is it a good idea to make a programming team?
Q4) If we do create a team, what would you expect from it?
 
Abhinav