Next week several Googlers will be attending and presenting at the 41st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education ( SIGCSE 2010 ). From March 10-13, Leslie Hawthorn...
I have some computer science students in a compulsory introductory programming course who see programming language as a set of magic spells, which must be cast in order to achieve some effect (instead of seeing it as a flexible medium for expressing their idea of solution).
They tend to copy-paste code from previous, similar-looking assignments without considering the essence of the problem.
Can anyone recommend some exercises or analogies to make these students more confident that they can, and should, understand the structure and meaning of each piece of code they write?
When I log in on my computer, first my two monitors shows their own part of a larger desktop, then automatically changes to the same image on both screens, but I don't want to happen this, Is there any configuration to avoid this?
About my hardware:
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 09)
00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 09)
When you try to upgrade your existing computer from Windows XP to Windows Vista or when you perform a clean install on a new system, then the process of installing Windows Vista is pretty straightfor... [Author: Nancy Bloomwood - Computers and Internet - May 20, 2010]
Hello I am trying to install a program through the Ubuntu Software Center. Every time I click install I get a Message stating "failed to download package files, check your Internet connection".
I have tried different software installs and get the same message. I do have an Internet connection (hence being able to write this), I have restarted the computer and have reset the Internet (twice) but still get the same message. Any Ideas??
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I was trying to watch FairyTail on my Ubuntu laptop, however, whenever I insert the disc, the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer pane disappears, seems that it cannot detect what type of disc was inserted.
I am running on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and new to these things as I used to be comfortable with Windows doing the things for me. IMMEDIATE HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED as I just borrowed this DVD from a mate and allowed me to watch it until I finish the episodes inside the CD.
Many thanks,
Vineen
I have just installed Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise) and am using it on my TV. The HDMI sound doesn't work.
All I have installed is:
The preinstalled codecs and other software,
a KDE game called KsirK,
Supertuxkart,
and GIMP 2.8.
I am using a custom built computer, and a LG TV. My processor is Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5200 @ 2.50GHz dual core, OS is 32-bit, and I have 1.7GB of ram (after having to remove one stick due to failure).
In a talk about time management, a famous computer scientist said:
"One machine in your life is the right number."
He recommended a laptop with a docking station.
After trying this approach for about a month, I miss my more powerful desktop (i7 quad core hyperthread), but it is not in my technology road map (or budget) to upgrade from my old Intel Core 2 Duo (2006) notebook this year.
What strategies can help me use the desktop while at my desk and without much manual effort the notebook when I am on the go?
Hi,
After by battery died on my laptop I started my computer after plugging it to the ac adapter, for no reason that I know I cant use the visual effects any more as if my graphic card is not installed (my graphic card is GeForce 300m and nvidia x-settings is working)
I tried generating a new xorg.conf file but nothing happened I marked all the installed nvidia driver in synaptic for re installation and didn't really help
I googled the problem appears to be popular but couldn't find a solid solution
Any Ideas ?
I downloaded the server version of Ubuntu from Ubuntu's official site.
Created a Bootable USB from the ISO file I downloaded.
I connected through Internet using DHCP in the installation process.
While I was installing it on my Desktop Computer (pentium D 1 GB RAM) I have this error "Bad Archive Mirror".
I also found 2-3 questions with same problem on forum but I didn't get solution of my problem from them.
I have a Nvidia driver in my computer(Asus K55V Series) but it's missing the programe to run it so i can't use it.
So i have downloaded the programe for nvidia through Http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us but it's a .run file and i don't have programmes to run it.
Product Type: GeForce
Product Series: GeForce 600MSeries (Notebooks)
Product: GeForce GT 630M
Operating System: Linux 32bits (ubuntu)
Language: I'm portuguese so i've selected Português (Brasil) but it doesn't really matter in the instalation.
Help!
I'm using a NETGEAR N900 USB Wireless Adapter to pick up our home network connection while running Windows 7. I have Ubuntu 12.04.3 running on a second hard drive in my computer that is not compatible with my adapter. I'm not very familiar with how to work around in Ubuntu yet and this is the only thing keeping me from using it. I've seen this asked before but the instructions were very confusing to me!
Help is appreciated
I am considering the technical viability of software that I want to write.
Is there a way that I can push data to a phone (iPhone or Andriod) via Bluetooth without pairing with it?
I want to be able to walk into a room and have a computer push data to my phone when I get a certain distance from it, or push data to any phone automatically when it comes within a certain distance to a Bluetooth-ready device?
I am a new user of Ubuntu and I am really fascinated by its performance. Coming to the question, I am facing some problems with the bluetooth connection. When I connect my mobile with the computer through bluetooth, and then click on 'Browse Device', the phone folder opens, but after 1 second, the folder gets closed by itself. But I am able to connect the internet through my phone. Can anyone help me?
Recursion can be a powerful programming technique when used wisely. Some data structures such as tree structures lend themselves far more easily to manipulation by recursive techniques. As it is also a classic Computer Science problem, it is often used in technical interviews to probe a candidate's grounding in basic programming techniques.
Whatever the reason, it is well worth brushing up one's understanding with Damon's introduction to Recursion.
I have installed Ubuntu 14.04 version along side with windows 7.
Ubuntu freezes randomly I am unable to use any keys on keyboard since they are not working even mouse is not working.the only solution to get off from this freeze is restarting my computer.I have ATi/AMD graphic card but I removed it before installing Ubuntu 14.04.I have run memory test no problem with ram.please give some solution to get rid of this abnormal freeze. thanks in advance.
system configuration
CPU=Intel core 2 duo e7500 2.93ghz
motherboard=Intel dg41wv
hard disk=Seagate 500gb
ram=4gb
Which of these extra-curricular studies would benefit a CS student the most?
Algorithms
Advanced OS programming
Image processing
Computer graphics
Open source development
Practicing on TopCoder or Codechef
Something else?
I realize the decision can be influenced by a number of factors, such as personal preference, what's currently hot in the jobs market, and what is likely to be in demand more in the future, however I would like to ask more experienced programmers which one(s) of these would be most beneficial to learn alongside all the required CS academics.
OpenGL drivers also know an Open Graphics Library; can be defined as cross-platform API that is required for writing applications to produce two dimensional and three dimensional computer graphics. T... [Author: Sunny Makkar - Computers and Internet - March 20, 2010]
As the worlds increasing use of computer technology in the digital era continues apace, it becomes ever more vital for engineers and developers to have a better understanding of the technical process... [Author: Theodore Odeluga - Computers and Internet - April 05, 2010]
I'm trying to buy a new Android phone and I own an Ubuntu 12.04 computer...
I have the choice of a Google Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Galaxy S2, and a HTC Sensation XL.
I am aware that the HTC already works with it but i would prefer to buy the samsung. I already have the phone hardware specifications and have checked but i am not sure with the samsung or the nexus.
So which of these phones work for Ubuntu 12.04's 'Ubuntu for Android' feature?
please help
I just install 12.10 x86_64 to my new computer
amd fx8120 cpu
ati hd 7770
msi 990 fxa
and I'm facing the following
error:
2012-11-17 18:19:04,393 WARNING: /sys/module/fglrx/drivers does not exist, cannot rebind fglrx driver
From :additional drivers" can not install the ati drivers
From "system settings" "software sources" only the x.org server is working but with problems
Compiz works continuously and if I open for example a video the fun is running like crazy
The mouse pointer goes slow
The windows act strange (flashing, don't open, open slowly etc)
What should I do?
Thanks
Can I use a Windows 7 system restore disc and system image disc (of Windows drive C) to restore WUBI if my computer crashes? I use Deja Dup for backups, and have a CD of the WUBI .iso installation file?
I don't want to run Ubuntu in a separate partition because I find it convenient to run Ubuntu as a WUBI because I can use Windows drivers etc.
Thanks for any advice. I have looked for an answer, but can't find one that answers this particular question.
I tried to install from CD. The computer wouldn't boot from the CD, so I clicked on the 'boot helper', and rebooted the machine. And the first thing I see is do I want to open Windows or Ubuntu (without it asking me whether I wanted to install it alongside Windows or replace it), and when I click on Ubuntu, after a very long time, I finally get a login screen. But I don't have a login, because I never set one up. Help!
Copying 4GB from a USB flash drive to my Linux partition. The flash drive is NTFS formatted (I believe, it's Windows formatted). The transfer is incredibly slow and blocks the computer frequently causing lag and hanging applications.
My transfer rate is 1.2 MB/sec and that is the max it has hit when I let the File Operations window have focus.
Why is this so slow under Ubuntu and significantly faster in Win 7?