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eMag Mar 2008 Issue - Full Edition

The Prestwood eMag
www.prestwood.com
March 2008 - Full EditionYear 10 Issue 3
A computer community for power-users and I.T. professionals!
March Issue : Paradox 9 Power Prg Books -- buy back.
Table of Contents:
Featured Articles:
  • From The Editor
  • News Of The Month
  • Editor's Final Word
  • Better Printing at Prestwood!
  • Paradox 9 Power Prg Books -- buy back.
  • ALL Groups:
    | American I.T. | Analyst | ASP Classic | C# | | Client Connection | Coder | DBA | Delphi | Industry | | JavaScript | | Paradox | | PHP | | PrestwoodBoards | | PSDP | Tech | | Tester | V.FoxPro | | | Web Design | | Win Users |
    From The Editor
    Adam Lum

    Prestwood Software's Online Ticketing System 

    by Adam Lum

    One of the sections of Prestwood Software's website which has been revamped is our online ticketing system -- My Tickets.  The goal of the redesign was to allow clients to easily submit new tasks and view the status of existing tasks and projects as well as giving potential clients the ability to bounce new task or project ideas off of us. If you don't already have one, the first thing you'll want to do is get yourself a Prestwood account.  It's easy to do and will not only allow you to submit a ticket through our ticket system but will enable you to view our extensive knowledge base, download demos of our commercial software, post questions to our message boards, and utilize our eStore.

    View Existing Tickets
    Select PSDP Online | My Tickets to view your submitted requests (your tickets). This will will bring you to a page where you can view all of your open tickets, closed tickets, and if you have a Development Project with us, tasks and defects that have been assigned to you. If you do not have any tickets and are requesting an estimate on a project or task you can click on one of submit (task, project, other) links to begin the process.  You will be sent to a web form to gather a little information about the request. 

    Submit a Ticket
    There are several ways to submit a ticket to use. If you wish to discuss a project or task with us, select PSDP Online | Request Free Estimate from the main menu.

    The key to successful outsourced projects and programming tasks is effective communication between the parties involved and with Prestwood Software and My Tickets (and PSDP online which will be again explained in upcoming articles in more detail), effective communication is achievable from beginning to end.

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    Open a Prestwood Support Account
    Have a software project mind and don't have the resources in-house to accomplish it? Open a Support Account Open a support account with us instantly online. If your business doesn't have a computer department or your computer department is over extended, Prestwood can help. Use your Prestwood support account for code audits, to get developer help, complete projects and for maintenance type work.

    Mike Prestwood
    From our Computer Community topic...
    Better Printing at Prestwood!
    Knowledge base articles, message board posts, etc. now print cleaner.
    Paradox & ObjectPAL: WordPerfect Office X3 Service Pack 2
    Service Pack 2 is now available for WordPerfect Office X3.
    A classic post from our P9 Book: Power Programming topic...
    Paradox 9 Power Prg Books -- buy back. by Mike Prestwood
    We still have a high demand for my book titled, "Paradox 9 Power Programming" by Mike Prestwood. So we're still doing our book buy back. If you've got one sitting on your shelf, please consider selling it to us.
    From our Techie Jokes topic...
    Grunt Programmer to Lead Programmer by Mike Prestwood
    We can't do this proposed project.
    From our Computer Community topic...
    Member Points Program by Mike Prestwood

    Member points information.





    Prestwood American I.T. GroupTop 

    American I.T. Message Board

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    Prestwood Analyst GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Data Flow Diagrams (DFD) topic...
    A 10 Minute Data Flow Diagrams (DFD) Quick Start by Mike Prestwood

    DFDs document a process by documenting the flow of data throughout the process. They depict how data interacts with a system. They can be used to engineer a new process, document an existing process, or re-engineer an existing process.

    Monthly Analyst Lesson

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    From our Data Flow Diagrams (DFD) Topic.
    Definition of the Month: Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
    DFDs document a process by documenting the flow of data throughout the process. They depict how data interacts with a system. They can be used to engineer a new process, document an existing process, or re-engineer an existing process. Traditional Data Flow Diagrams use four (4) symbols, a square, an arrow, a circle, and parallel lines.

    DFDs document a process by documenting the flow of data throughout the process. They depict how data interacts with a system. They can be used to engineer a new process, document an existing process, or re-engineer an existing process. Traditional Data Flow Diagrams use four (4) symbols, a square, an arrow, a circle, and parallel lines.

    DFDs are also known as Data Flow Graphs, Bubble Charts, Petri Networks, Yourdon/DeMarco notation, and Gane/Sarson notation.


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    Prestwood ASP Classic GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Language Basics topic...
    Get GMT Server Offset by Mike Prestwood
    You can use JavaScript to set an IIS App var to the GMT server difference. Then use that number in your code.

    Monthly ASP Classic Lesson

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    Short tidbits pulled from our knowledge base each month.
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    From our Language Basics Topic.
    Code Snippet of the Month

    This function uses Split to count the number of strings within a string.

    Function GetStringCount(AString, AChar)
     Dim MyArray
     Dim ArrayCount
     
     MyArray = Split(AString, AChar)
     
     GetStringCount = UBound(MyArray)
    End Function
    From our Tool Basics Topic.
    Question: Can you edit Access and MS SQL Server views?

    Answer:

    Although this question really depends on the provider, in general, the answer is no to MS Access views and yes to MS SQL Server views so long as you open the RecordSet editable.


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    ASP Classic and Third Party...666ASPMail and Exchange Server...
    ASP Classic Coding2060https to http...
    ASP Classic Setup & Configu...39Coding ASP Classic on Linux...
    Prestwood ASPSuite (All mod...12In the eStore, how do you i...


    Last Month's MB Posts

    Thread StarterReplies Last Post Topic
    Coding ASP Classic on Linux
    Hello all,First, I should let you know that I am not an experienced ASP coder and, honestly, don't have lots of experience with Microsoft products.  I've b...
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    No apologies for the confusion.  Actually, I didn't do a very good job of explaining myself.&nb...
    3/3/2008
    ASP Classic Setup & Configuration






    Prestwood C# GroupTop 
    A classic post from our WebForms Coding Tasks topic...
    How to open a URL in a pop-up window. by Bryan Valencia
    Every now and then you want a link to open not only in a new browser, but you may want to give the new window the appearance of a pop-up window. This ASP/Javascript method gives you a lot of control and is easy to figure out and implement.

    Monthly C# Lesson

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    From our WebForms Coding Tasks Topic.
    Code Snippet of the Month

    First, you must add the System.Net.Mail namespace to your project. There are 2 objects we use to send the email, a MailMessage, and an SMTPClient.

    This code works from C# projects or from ASP.NET projects. Make sure your mail server is set to relay messages for whoever might be sending the message. In my case my webserver is sending through my exchange server so I had to tell exchange to relay for my webserver.

    using System.Net.Mail;
    --
    MailMessage thisMessage = new MailMessage("from@here.com","to@there.com");
    thisMessage.Subject = "Sending a quick email.";
    thisMessage.Body = "A rolling stone gathers no moss.";

    SmtpClient thisMailer = new SmtpClient("mailserver.com");
    thisMailer.Send(thisMessage);
    --
    From our Language Basics Topic.
    Definition of the Month: Attribute
    An attribute is a "shorthand" mechansim for having additional metadata included in your assembly.

    Attributes cause additional metadata to be included in your assembly and, utilized when reflected over by another class. For your convenience, many, many useful attributes are pre-defined.

    In C#, attributes are designated by enclusure in square brackets. For example, the [DllImport] attribute allows .NET to utilize Win32 DLLs. Another example is the [Serializable] attribute, which causes your class to be persisted to disk.

    From our C# Topic.
    Definition of the Month: Struct
    A value type used to encapsulate a small set of related data.

    A Struct encapsulates a small set of related data. Although it can contain many of the characteristics of a class such as methods, events etc., they are usually very limited in number. If several such members are used implementing this as a class should be considered.  A struct can implement an interface, but it cannot inherit from a class or another struct


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    Prestwood Coder GroupTop 
    A classic post from our General .Net Concepts topic...
    Storing your .NET Application Settings by Adam Lum
    Storing settings and configuration information for your .NET application can be achieved in a number of ways including using the app.config file and the ConfigurationManager class, using the registry, and in your own custom configuration file.

    Coder Message Board

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    Prestwood DBA GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Desktop Databases topic...
    DDE: Dynamic Data Exchange Introduction by Mike Prestwood
    Overview of DDE.
    A classic post from our DBA & Data topic...
    Corporate Database Administration by Jeffrey K. Tyzzer
    Corporate database admin standard first published by Prestwood Software in 1996.

    Monthly DBA Lesson

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    From our DBA & Data Topic.
    Definition of the Month: Optimistic Locking
    A locking mechanism that allows other users to edit a record that is currently being edited. Essentially, last in wins or edits are discarded usually with an error.

    DBA Message Board

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    Prestwood Delphi GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Delphi for Win32 topic...
    Rubicon Delphi Info Search by Wes Peterson
    Find Delphi info at the Rubicon Delphi and C++Builder search page.
    A classic post from our Delphi for Win32 topic...
    Displaying graphic images in DBGrid components by Joshua Delahunty

    An example of work I did to display a graphic (+ text) in a single column of a DBGrid based on two tables in a Delphi 2006 Application (not limited to later versions of Delphi)

    Monthly Delphi Lesson

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    From our Language Details Topic.
    Code Snippet of the Month

    Simple example of using sets in Delphi. Sets are similar to arrays and are convenient to use with 'in'.

    procedure TForm1.Button7Click(Sender: TObject);
    var
    ValidStrings: Set of Char;
    begin
    ValidStrings := ['Y', 'N', 'X'];
      If 'Y' in ValidStrings then
    ShowMessage('Yes, Y is valid');
    end;
    From our Using Controls Topic.
    FAQ of the Month: Using Delphi's TColorGrid
    Question: How do you specify which color to use with TColorGrid from the samples page? Why isn't it documented?

    Answer:

    Use the public methods ForegroundColor and BackgroundColor. For example, in the OnChange event of a ColorGrid component you could do the following:

    procedure TForm1.ColorGrid1Change(Sender: TObject); 
    begin
       Edit1.Font.Color := ColorGrid1.ForegroundColor;
       Edit1.Color := ColorGrid1.BackgroundColor;
    end;

    None of the components on the "Samples" page are documented.


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    Delphi VCL66171Kinda Solution =)))))...
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    Last Month's MB Posts

    Thread StarterReplies Last Post Topic
    Creating simple PDF files
    Is there a free unit, component or tutorial for creating PDF files? I only need very basic features. Just be able to insert some simple text and pictures in a P...
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    Like Dan, I like Primo PDF - a lot. It is so simple to install and use, and the PDFs it produces ar...
    2/12/2008
    Delphi Object PASCAL






    Prestwood JavaScript GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Beginners Corner topic...
    JavaScript Event Model by Mike Prestwood
    Description of the JavaScript event handlers.

    Monthly JavaScript Lesson

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    From our JavaScript and AJAX Topic.
    Definition of the Month: JavaScript
    JavaScript is a platform-independent, event-driven, interpreted programming language developed by Netscape Communications Corp. and Sun Microsystems. Originally called LiveScript (and still called LiveWireTM by Netscape in its compiled, server-side incarnation), JavaScript is affiliated with Sun's object-oriented programming language JavaTM primarily as a marketing convenience. They interoperate well but are technically, functionally and behaviorally very different.
    From our JavaScript and AJAX Topic.
    FAQ of the Month: JavaScript Similiar to C
    Question: How is JavaScript syntax like C / C++?

    Answer: The languages have enough in common to make learning one easy if you know the other. By the same token, the differences are subtle enough to trip up those proficient in both. Here's a short list comparing C and JavaScript:
    • Terminating JavaScript command lines in semicolons is optional; in C it's mandatory. Recommended practice is to use them religiously in both languages (and Java as well).
    • Both JavaScript and C are case-sensitive; 'doThis' is different from 'DOTHIS'. Experienced programmers learn to love this feature, which drives beginners nuts.
    • Both JavaScript and C are block-structured computer languages and employ curly brackets -- '{' and '}' -- to delimit blocks.
    • Both JavaScript and C employ quotation -- enclosure in single or double quote marks -- to designate text strings.
    • Arrays in both JavaScript and C are zero-based; the first element is myArray[0], not myArray[1].
    • Both JavaScript and C employ '==' for comparison, '=' for equality, and '!' for negation. In fact the set of JavaScript operators is essentially borrowed from C (right down to the deprecated ternary construct a ? b : c).
    • Both JavaScript and C employ the symbols /* to designate a comment */. JavaScript also permits the use of '//' for short comments, as in C++.

    Finally, JavaScript's statements are a strict subset of C++'s, offering a smaller selection of identical looping and conditional constructs.


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    Last Month's MB Posts

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    Calendar mouseover on selec...
    Hello,could some one help... i am using the below code to create a rollover on cells that i want. ie selected date on a calendar. the code below allows me ...
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    Hi James,I realize you didn't get an answer to this JavaScript post on our message boards. You are f...
    2/18/2008
    JavaScript






    Prestwood Paradox GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Paradox & ObjectPAL topic...
    WordPerfect Office X3 Service Pack 2
    Service Pack 2 is now available for WordPerfect Office X3.
    A classic post from our Interactive Paradox: Using Data topic...
    How to Sort a Paradox Table Using an Index by Mike Prestwood

    You can use Format | Filter while viewing a table to apply a secondary index.

    A classic post from our OPAL: Commands topic...
    Cliff's Corner: Improving the Code by CliffSuttle

    Cliff's Corner by Cliff Suttle: Feb/Mar/Apr edition.

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    From our Interactive Paradox: Queries (QBE) Topic.
    Code Snippet of the Month
    The first half is an inexact search and the second half tells it to limit the search to four characters.

    QBE Expression...

     

    mIkE.., @@@@
    From our Interactive Paradox: Using Data Topic.
    Definition of the Month: Project Alias
    A project alias, like public aliases, point to a folder. Project aliases are stored in the PDOXWORK.CFG file, which is loaded whenever you change working directories.
    From our Paradox Tables Topic.
    FAQ of the Month: Paradox 10 table structure?
    Question: I was just reviewing the Paradox Table Specs in your Paradox developer reference area. I found specs through Paradox 7 only, and I'm really interested in Paradox 10. Is it available?

    Answer:

    No. Actually Paradox 7 "table structure" is the latest very flexible table structure. The only table structures are 1...3.x, 4.x, 5, and 7. No such thing as a Paradox 9 or 10 or 13 table structure.

    From our Interactive Paradox: Getting Going Topic
    Tip of the Month
    You can disable the warning prompts that are displayed when you change working or private directories. Clear the check box for the Don't show warning prompts when changing directories option in the Preferences dialog (advanced tab). To do this, first display the Preferences dialog box by selecting Edit | Preferences. Then, select the Advanced tab and clear the check box for the Don't show warning prompts when changing directories option.

    Paradox Message Board

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    Paradox Setup, Vista, etc.2191281RE: Paradox 7 Update...
    Paradox Tables46271StruList Documentation...
    Paradox Forms101384No Compiled EXE for Paradox...
    Paradox Reports28116RE: Printing forms as repor...
    QBE & SQL36234RE: Networking Paradox 9...
    Application Framework1140Print report from App Frame...
    ObjectPAL7955655PrinterSetCurrent...
    Paradox for Linux1036Free Paradox for Linux Book...
    Paradox Third Party Books &...945New Paradox User...
    Paradox Third Party Softwar...2567OLE and Arrays?...
    Paradox to/from Other Data ...65234RE: Using Index on Oracle...
    Paradox Web Stuff45165RE: Is it possible to uploa...
    Paradox Graphs & Charts1043Charts and Graphs probs...
    Paradox Runtime & Distribution43267Paradox 9 Runtime - Report ...
    Convert To/From Paradox1343Hi, I'm SteveC...
    Paradox for DOS1167Another possible problem wi...


    Last Month's MB Posts

    Thread StarterReplies Last Post Topic
    Registry vs. pdoxwin.ini
    Every blinkin' time I enter Paradox 11 I have to clear the Welcome Screen (I uncheck the "show at startup" box) and reset the Developer's Preferences ...
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    Disabling pdxregcl.exe in the startup group items will allow you to set and retain the working direc...
    5/4/2008
    Paradox Setup, Vista, etc.
    Free Paradox for Linux Book...
    I just posted the chapters I wrote for the book WordPerfect Office 2000 for ...
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    Very ineteresting.  Looks like this may be a usefull source.
    2/29/2008
    Paradox for Linux
    Insert image in report?
    Pdox 10 -   I'm trying to copy and paste a bitmap image into a report and I get -  "Unexpected General Protection Violation" when i run the report i...
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    I would suspect that the image you are attempting to insert is probably very large.  How exactl...
    2/24/2008
    Paradox Reports
    Programming with QBE results

    Hi - My wife and I have taken over Administration of a large Amateur Theatre company in London - the only salaried position (as a jobshare).  We have...
    2
    Hi Jon,I noticed you started subscribing to our monthly eMag but you still need to verify your email...
    2/23/2008
    QBE & SQL
    Application running on Mult...
    Has anyone had any experience with running a Paradox 10 Application (via Runtime) on a Citrix Server or any multi-user environment. We are currently running ou...
    18
    The compile error simply means that you have an error in your script.  Probably a typo or undec...
    2/18/2008
    Paradox Setup, Vista, etc.






    Prestwood PHP GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Beginners Corner topic...
    A 10 Minute PHP Quick Start by Adam Lum

    An Introduction to PHP. Installing PHP on Your Computer and Running your First Script.


    PHP Message Board

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    PHP513dropdownbox that is populat...







    Prestwood PrestwoodBoards GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Computer Community topic...
    Member Points Program by Mike Prestwood

    Member points information.


    PrestwoodBoards Message Board

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    Just Conversation103459RE: Q. Do you like our newl...
    Member Introductions198654RE: Greetings from Californ...


    Last Month's MB Posts

    Thread StarterReplies Last Post Topic
    hi every body
    hi  im kia , im majoring i n computer science and im in my first year , i realy like programing , but i find it somehow hard, but im for it  :)ho...
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    Kia, you'll have us cryin...
    3/19/2008
    Member Introductions
    programming with QBE results
    Hi - My wife and I have taken over Administration of a large Amateur Theatre company in London - the only salaried position (as a jobshare).  We have inher...
    7
    Jonathan,I'm not sure how the SQL will turn out for you with the new BDE, so as an alternative, ...
    2/25/2008
    Member Introductions
    New Website Header
    Today I finished simplifying our website header. What do you think? Is it better?

    Specifically...

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    RT: By the way, how did you like the last two eMags? Did you take a look at them? I think they're a ...
    2/6/2008
    Just Conversation






    Prestwood PSDP GroupTop 
    A classic post from our PSDP Project Management topic...
    Project Management - The Feasibility Phase by Scott Wehrly
    An overview of the PSDP feasibility phase.

    PSDP Message Board

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    Prestwood Tech GroupTop 

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    From our Removable Storage Technology Topic.
    Definition of the Month: ISO Image
    A disk image of an ISO 9660 file system usually with a .ISO extension. ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and standard 9660 describes a standard for storing data on a CD or DVD. An ISO image (or .ISO file) is a single computer file that is a copy of an existing file system (all files including all the filesystem metadata (boot code, structures, attributes, etc.). An ISO image can contain the entire contents of a CD or DVD.
    From our Removable Storage Technology Topic
    Resource Link of the Month: Virtual CloneDrive (Mount ISO Image File)

    There are several programs that allow you to mount an ISO image file and this free one seems to work well on Windows XP and Vista. CloneDrive also supports other common image formats such as BIN, CCD, etc.


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    Net Admin: Hardware10No Subject!
    Net Admin: Software10No Subject!







    Prestwood Tester GroupTop 

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    From our Testing, QA, QC Topic.
    Definition of the Month: Quality Control
    A process employed to ensure a certain level of quality in each deliverable such as a requirements specification, a design specification, the final delivered software, etc.

    A process employed to ensure a certain level of quality in each deliverable such as a requirements specification, a design specification, the final delivered software, etc.

    For software developers, the software development process is the process employed to ensure a certain level of quality. Prestwood Software Development Process (PSDP) is such a process. To learn more about PSDP, go to the PSDP Process Page.


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    Testing10No Subject!







    Prestwood V.FoxPro GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Visual FoxPro (VFP) topic...
    Win-32 API - Listing ODBC Data Source Names by Fred Stevens
    Demonstrates the use of the SQLDataSources() Windows API call to generate a list of DSNs with VFP

    V.FoxPro Message Board

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    Prestwood Web Design GroupTop 
    A classic post from our HTML Language Reference topic...
    HTML font tag by Mike Prestwood
    The tag specifies the font face, font size, and font color.

    Monthly Web Design Lesson

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    From our Artistic (design, layout, etc.) Topic.
    Question: What browsers and resolutions should I test my website with?

    Answer:

    As of early 2008, we test each website we build with the latest release of Internet Explorer, FireFox, and Safari. Sometimes we also include Opera but not usually. Also, if desired, we sometimes test with older versions of browsers but not usually. The minimum resolution we test "regular" websites is 1024x768 (and higher). We no longer support 800x600.


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    Macromedia Flash12Macromedia Flash...
    Website Design HTML, XML, C...2569Google Crawler Issues...
    Website Hosting511Paradox Web Hosting...


    Last Month's MB Posts

    Thread StarterReplies Last Post Topic
    Need help creating a voting...
    I have to create a "Voting" poll on the front page of my homepage. Also want to create something that will store the votes that are selected. Maybe ev...
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    Hi David, Yes, I don't like the ones that use another website either. So that means you need to inst...
    2/18/2008
    Website Design HTML, XML, CSS, Graphics






    Prestwood Win Users GroupTop 
    A classic post from our Win Users topic...
    Remove Temporary Windows Files by Vicki Nelson
    Clear up space on your hard drive by deleting temp files left behind by Windows.

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    From our Windows Vista Topic.
    Definition of the Month: SuperFetch
    Memory caching scheme introduced with Windows Vista that tracks what kind of applications you use and loads them into RAM so they can be launched faster. SuperFecth can use ReadyBoost to add to the available cache using a ReadyBoost compliant USB 2.0 flash drive. SuperFetch and ReadyBoost speed up virtual memory transactions.
    From our Windows Vista Topic.
    Definition of the Month: Windows Virtualization
    The act of isolating or unbinding one computing resource from another. Windows virtualization adds virtualization services to the core Windows operating system at a fundamental level.
    From our Win Users Topic
    Resource Link of the Month: Primo PDF

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    From our Windows Vista Topic.
    FAQ of the Month: Vista Processor Limits
    Question: How many processors can Windows Vista use?

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    Vista targets consumers so it does have limits. Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate OS support 2 physical CPUs; others support one only. There is no limit on the cores. So, for example, you could have 2 physical CPUs with 2 cores each and Vista Business will fully utilize all four processors. If you need more, use the Windows server OSes.

    From our Windows Vista Topic
    Tip of the Month

    If you want to make your application data available to multiple users on a Windows Vista PC you can place the data in a subfolder of the Public folder.  Vista does not virtualize this folder and it is available to all users on a PC.  You can also set the permissions on the files or folders you want to share to allow all users full permissions.


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