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Geekology Forum » Recent Posts http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ A forum on Apple, Linux, Coding, Open Source and Productivity en-US Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:35:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/search.php julianmarble on "Study Decisions - Computer Science course at CPUT vs UNISA" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/study-decisions-computer-science-course-at-cput-vs-unisa#post-43 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:19:13 +0000 julianmarble 43@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Computer Science is good course to study. I had a research for more Science Examples in studying CS. This thread helps me because I gain lot of information. Superplayer on "Accessories for Xbox360" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/accessories-for-xbox360#post-42 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:37:47 +0000 Superplayer 42@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ For you information, i found a website which sells accessories for xbox 360 for a great price with free shipping, you could check <a href="http://www.tinydeal.com/video-game-gadget-px3jca-c-101.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.tinydeal.com/video-game-gadget-px3jca-c-101.html</a> if you are interested in. l.chaos45 on "forum" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/forum#post-41 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:30:37 +0000 l.chaos45 41@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ hiii im new in this forum so as wel i just dont know t about and i had enjoyed it as well and i wish that site wil give me a positve response ___________________ "Want to get-on Google's first page and loads of traffic to your website? Hire a SEO Specialist from Ocean Groups [url=http://www.oceangroups.org]seo specialist [/url] " Harryson on "Software developmet needs accuracy" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/software-developmet-needs-accuracy#post-40 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:03:41 +0000 Harryson 40@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Hi All, It is very tough to create a software. As it needs more accuracy and attention for it. Only programmers can know how it is made after the solid efforts. It is really a tough work made by them for people. Even small program can get lot of time. _________________ "Want to get-on Google's first page and loads of traffic to your website? Hire a SEO Specialist from Ocean Groups [url=http://www.oceangroups.org]seo specialist [/url] " Zhu Zhu on "Facebook application on iPhone" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/facebook-application-on-iphone#post-39 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:01:30 +0000 Zhu Zhu 39@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Heloo guys I also having same problem.when i entered in facebook application its does not exit.Tell me any body Zhu Zhu on "Study Decisions - Computer Science course at CPUT vs UNISA" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/study-decisions-computer-science-course-at-cput-vs-unisa#post-38 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:59:44 +0000 Zhu Zhu 38@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Hi Guys i visit the forum and get much useful information in it.Thanks .. Zhu Zhu on "Xbox 360 Super Elite??" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/xbox-360-super-elite-1#post-37 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:57:40 +0000 Zhu Zhu 37@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Hi guys , i also agree with willem supergeek .Only size difference must be show only. Zhu Zhu on "What do you think of the newly-launched Apple iPad?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-of-the-newly-launched-apple-ipad#post-36 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:55:23 +0000 Zhu Zhu 36@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Its beautiful and glamour.I intersted in it.I thought it will be purchased.Thanks. Zhu Zhu on "unblocking/unlocking of i-phone purchased in the UK (O2) Anyone doen this?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/unblockingunlocking-of-i-phone-purchased-in-the-uk-o2-anyone-doen-this#post-35 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:53:09 +0000 Zhu Zhu 35@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Ok Guys,For this problem you must contact the administrator of i phone company.Your problem be solved. litza on "unblocking/unlocking of i-phone purchased in the UK (O2) Anyone doen this?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/unblockingunlocking-of-i-phone-purchased-in-the-uk-o2-anyone-doen-this#post-32 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:44:44 +0000 litza 32@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Hi I am based in Cape Town and want to know the best place to take my i-phone to be unblocked. I bought it in London and I think its blocked by O2. Is it also safe to unblock the i-phone? I have no clue about these things. I am not very Technologically literate. Please help. Many thanks bubs on "Study Decisions - Computer Science course at CPUT vs UNISA" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/study-decisions-computer-science-course-at-cput-vs-unisa#post-29 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:31:10 +0000 bubs 29@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Hi Willem, Thanks very much for your detailed response, it has helped a lot in sorting out the differences between the courses, which the Universities themselves do not explain. <img src="http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> At the moment I am more interested in web development, and so, like you mentioned, I don't think that CPUT offers a completing fitting course for me - although I do see that there are some courses that will be valuable, like the Business courses, but these may overlap (in a certain sense) with the Business Management course I am studying at the moment. Here are the UNISA Computer Science course subjects, they offer the 3 year degree. I won't lie, the Degree does look tough!! : First Year: Theoretical computer science 1, Introduction to programming 1 and 2, Computer systems: Fundamental Concepts, Introduction to business information systems, Human-computer interaction 1, Visual programming 1, Linear algebra. Second Year: Theoretical computer science 2, Programming: data structures, Programming: contemporary concepts, Computer organisation, Computer networks, Formal logic 2, Structured systems analysis and design, Object-orientated analysis, Visual programming 2, Introduction to entrepreneurship and small-business management, Rational decision-making. Third Year: Theoretical computer science 3, Advanced programming, Operating systems and architecture, Computer graphics, Techniques of artificial intelligence, Formal logic 3, Principles of databases, Advanced systems development, Database design and implementation, Software project management, Human-computer interaction 2. I had thought of the Zend PHP Certification - my only concern is that it is for someone more familiar with the language, someone who perhaps had been programming in the language for a good few months already and had prior programming experience. Perhaps, my idea on it is wrong though? I'd be keen to give it another look if it is indeed pitched more at a beginner programmer. Another quick question, what would an example of a web base security subject be? Thanks so much for the pointers on what to look out for in courses! Really appreciate the help and guidance! <img src="http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Willem on "What do you think of the newly-launched Apple iPad?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-of-the-newly-launched-apple-ipad#post-28 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:56:45 +0000 Willem 28@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ @toodoo Yeah, the movie resolution sucks a bit, but it'll still be better than watching on an iPhone. <img src="http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> @bubs Depending in whether the iBook store is available is countries other than the USA, I might get a Kindle too. One of the benefits the Kindle has over the iPad is the eInk screen - less eyestrain. I don't think the iPad will influence iPhone sales, the the iPhone has telephone capabilities that the iPad doesn't. Also, depending on which new features are released with iPhone OS 4.0, there might be additional differences. bubs on "What do you think of the newly-launched Apple iPad?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-of-the-newly-launched-apple-ipad#post-27 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:36:56 +0000 bubs 27@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ I liked that it is small enough to carry around, yet not tiny like the iPhone which is only really for impromptu web browsing, because extended periods of web browsing make your eyes squint. Also, it would be great for short trips away from home, saves lugging your Macbook if all you need to do is check your emails. Also, I had thought about buying a Kindle, but Apple's iBook feature sold me. <img src="http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Might be a silly question, but the iPad is pitched a little cheaper than the iPhone, isn't that going to do them out of iPhone business? Willem on "Facebook application on iPhone" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/facebook-application-on-iphone#post-26 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:00:30 +0000 Willem 26@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Hey Johan I had the same problem a while ago. The way I solved it was by: <ol> <li>Uninstalling the Facebook app (hold your finger down on the app's icon until it starts wiggling, then tap on the little "X" that appears)</li> <li>Restarting the iPhone (hold down the Sleep / Wake button until a "slide to power off" button appears, then slide the slider; hold the Sleep / Wake button again to turn the device on)</li> <li>Reinstalling the Facebook app</li> </ol> Let me know if that doesn't help! Willem on "Xbox 360 Super Elite??" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/xbox-360-super-elite-1#post-25 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:44:23 +0000 Willem 25@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ From what I can see it seems the only difference is the hard drive size and the extra controller. Also, some companies offer a discount if you trade in a PS3 on and Xbox 360 Super Elite. Johan on "Facebook application on iPhone" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/facebook-application-on-iphone#post-24 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:43:17 +0000 Johan 24@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ When I choose my Facebook application on my iPhone lately, it loads for 9-10 seconds and then kick's back to my iPhone "desk top", so I can't enter fb. Can you please advise me what to do? Figjam on "Xbox 360 Super Elite??" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/xbox-360-super-elite-1#post-23 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:34:00 +0000 Figjam 23@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Hi guys, does anyone know if there's any other major differences between the Xbox 360 Elite and Xbox 360 Super Elite apart from the massive hard drive?? toodoo on "What do you think of the newly-launched Apple iPad?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-of-the-newly-launched-apple-ipad#post-21 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:49:43 +0000 toodoo 21@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ The iPad could be a great universal touch interface for things like controlling your home entertainment system, having an interactive cookbook in the kitchen, et cetera. It's too bad that it doesn't have USB input or HDMI output. What use is watching HD movies if it's in a 4:3 resolution? Willem on "What do you think of the newly-launched Apple iPad?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-of-the-newly-launched-apple-ipad#post-20 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:30:14 +0000 Willem 20@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Haha, yeah. I would see myself mostly using it for: - Email, Address Book, and Calendaring - Doing presentations (you can connect a projector to it via a cable you buy separately) - Listening to / watching audiobooks, videos and podcasts I love that iWork is available for it. I currently use the Dropbox iPhone app to get access to the documents on my Mac from my iPhone, but Dropbox doesn't let you edit documents like Pages, Numbers, and Keynote will. Willem on "Study Decisions - Computer Science course at CPUT vs UNISA" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/study-decisions-computer-science-course-at-cput-vs-unisa#post-19 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:10:20 +0000 Willem 19@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Hey! Well, it depends on what area of computer science you want to work in after your studies: <ul> <li>If you want to do research or build scientific / engineering applications (think C++ development, mathematics), Stellenbosch is your best bet.</li> <li>If you want to move into a Microsoft-based development / management role (think ASP.net, C#, IIS Web Server, etc.), CPUT will be good.</li> <li>I'm not sure about UNISA's courses, but if you tell me details course about the course content I'll take a look.</li> </ul> Keep in mind, though, that no University course will offer you the latest technologies or exactly what you want to learn. A lot of it depends on self-study and doing projects for yourself (or for clients) while you study. I attended that course at CPUT for 4 years, the first three was for my National Diploma and the last one was for my B.Tech. However, at the end of the course only myself and one of my friends became open-technology-based (i.e. non-.net) developers. The good thing about a university qualification is that it shows the student was willing to put in some effort towards getting the diploma or degree. Even so, when interviewing candidates I always ask applicants to show me examples of projects they've done on their own time outside of studies or work to give me an indication of where their skills lie. The National Diploma at CPUT covered: <ul> <li>C++ Development</li> <li>COBOL Development</li> <li>Accounting Information Systems</li> <li>Business Analysis</li> <li>Databases (both Theoretical work and Oracle-based work)</li> <li>Software Project Management</li> <li>Information Systems Theory</li> </ul> The B.Tech covered: <ul> <li>Systems Software</li> <li>Business Analysis</li> <li>Software Project Management</li> <li>Research</li> </ul> As you can see, it had very little to do with Web Development and a lot with the way IT can be applied to Business. If I wanted to take more software development subjects, my options would have been: <ul> <li>COBOL</li> <li>Assembler</li> <li>Microsoft ASP.net</li> <li>Microsoft C#</li> </ul> I knew back then that I wanted to do web development one day, and COBOL would have been useless (banks are pretty much the only companies still using it on a large scale). Assembler is not useful if you want to do web development either, and ASP.net and C# are closed (proprietary) technologies, so I didn't even consider them. I had no interest in working in a Microsoft-based development environment, so since I knew very little about business processes and accounting I rather took the business subjects at university and studied software development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Java, Python, etc.) and Linux in my own time. The foundational understanding of how accounting and businesses work helped me quite a lot in finding and keeping the jobs I wanted. Out of all the subjects I did at CPUT I'd say Business Analysis, Accounting, Databases and Software Project Management were the ones most relevant to what I'm doing today. Regardless of where you end up studying, have you considered applying for the <a href="http://www.zend.com/en/services/certification/" title="Zend PHP 5 Certification - ZCE - Zend.com" rel="nofollow">Zend PHP5 Certification</a> on the side? As far as I know the exam is held in Cape Town every few months, and the study guide isn't that expensive. It won't make someone a PHP Master, but it will give you an excellent overview (as well as some hands-on experience) of all the different facets of the language. If you specifically want to go into Web Development, these are the things I'd recommend you look for in a course: <ul> <li>Some kind of marketing subject (although you already have marketing experience, which is great)</li> <li>HTML & CSS development with a focus on web standards</li> <li>PHP development (some courses offer Flash and ActionScript, but in my opinion the capabilities of JavaScript libraries, HTML5, and CSS3 will easily surpass these in the near future)</li> <li>Database Theory (most relational database systems work the same so it doesn't really matter which flavor (MySQL / Postgresql / etc.) you do in the course; the important thing is to learn how relational databases work and how SQL syntax works)</li> <li>Some kind of web application security subject</li> <li>Project Management</li> </ul> If you could find out what the subjects for the UNISA course are and let me know, I'll take a look at them for you. <img src="http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Heinrich on "What do you think of the newly-launched Apple iPad?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-of-the-newly-launched-apple-ipad#post-18 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:24:41 +0000 Heinrich 18@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ Well worth the hype! Would be good seeing writers at Starbucks using one of these <img src="http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Willem on "What do you think of the newly-launched Apple iPad?" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-of-the-newly-launched-apple-ipad#post-17 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:10:05 +0000 Willem 17@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.apple.com/ipad" title="Apple - iPad">Apple</a> launched their new iPad media tablet device today. <img src="http://www.geekology.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/apple-ipad-iwork.jpg" /> The iPad runs an operating system similar to the iPhone OS with a customizable homescreen and a full multi-touch interface on a 9.7-inch IPS capacitive glass screen. Like with the iPhone, a semi-translucent keyboard appears on-screen when needed, and web pages, photos, movies, books, calendars, emails, and other applications and games can be enjoyed in a landscape or portrait orientation. See the full <a href="http://www.geekology.co.za/blog/2010/01/apple-launched-new-ipad-media-tablet-device/" title="Apple launched their new 'iPad' media tablet device today">post about the launch of the Apple iPad</a> in the <a href="http://www.geekology.co.za/blog">Geekology Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.geekology.co.za/blog/2010/01/apple-launched-new-ipad-media-tablet-device/" title="Apple launched their new 'iPad' media tablet device today">here</a>. Do you think the iPad has potential? bubs on "Study Decisions - Computer Science course at CPUT vs UNISA" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/study-decisions-computer-science-course-at-cput-vs-unisa#post-16 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:43:16 +0000 bubs 16@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ I am looking into studying a computer science course with possibly UNISA or CPUT next year. I've had a look at both course break-downs and both look very enticing! I am weighing up the pros/cons of studying via UNISA and CPUT. A pro for CPUT is that they offer evening classes, and a chance to interact with lecturers/ students, while UNISA offers what looks like a highly comprehensible course in computer science with the outcome being a degree (with honors if you wanted). What are your thoughts on studying a course in computer science (in general - does it help prepare you for the industry? do employers look for certain types of qualifications when hiring?). What has been your experience studying at CPUT and what would you recommend when weighing up the differences between CPUT and UNISA. Thank you <img src="http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Willem on "How to add syntax highlighting to forum posts" http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/topic/how-to-add-syntax-highlighting-to-forum-posts-1#post-15 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:59:09 +0000 Willem 15@http://www.geekology.co.za/forum/ There are two ways to add syntax highlighting to source code in the Geekology forum posts: 1. Use backticks ("`") around the text you want highlighted. This works best for single lines of code: <code><?php echo 'Hi!'; ?></code> 2. Use opening and closing square brackets (e.g. "[ php ]" and "[ /php ]" without the spaces) around the text you want highlighted. This works best for multiple lines of code: <div class="syntax_hilite">PHP: <div id="php-1"> <div class="php"><ol><li style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: black; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;color:#3A6A8B; font-weight:bold;"><div style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-weight: normal;">< ?php</div></li> <li style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: black; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;color:#3A6A8B; font-weight:bold;"><div style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-weight: normal;"> </div></li> <li style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: black; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;color:#3A6A8B; font-weight:bold;"><div style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-weight: normal;">  <a href="http://www.php.net/echo">echo</a> 'Hi!';</div></li> <li style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: black; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;color:#3A6A8B; font-weight:bold;"><div style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-weight: normal;"> </div></li> <li style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: black; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;color:#3A6A8B; font-weight:bold;"><div style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-weight: normal;">? > </div></li></ol></div> </div></div> Languages supported by the second method include: <ul> <li>ActionScript</li> <li>ASP</li> <li>C</li> <li>CPP</li> <li>CSS</li> <li>Delphi</li> <li>HTML</li> <li>Java</li> <li>JavaScript</li> <li>MySQL</li> <li>Perl</li> <li>PHP</li> <li>Python</li> <li>Ruby</li> <li>SQL</li> <li>VB</li> <li>XML</li> </ul>