software

Hello, I'm writing an article where I'm discussing the dangers of shearing layers in software development, but I can't think of any high-profile concrete examples. (For those of you unfamiliar with the term, "shearing layers" is borrowed from architecture and describes different parts of a...

Just wondering... Part of my job is to maintain our Oracle databases. I'm quite happy using command-line tools; however, some of my coworkers wanted to know if there were some GUI tools to handle backups and restores. I've been looking at various web sites, but I'd prefer to get a (hopefully)...

Not being much of an Apple user, I was wondering how it stacked up to Microsoft. Thoughts?

I'm looking to get some videos titled but don't like the options available as default in pinnacle studio. I'd really like some very flexible and snazzy software that could create titles similar to the sort of thing you see on things like TV news or film intros. I don't mind paying, but want to...

I've explained in technical detail how to build a software that will create a telepathy network between the people who use that software, using body-language (seen through webcam) as inputs and controlling the small delays in video (of the people you're doing video chat with) as outputs, and how...

Are any of them worth it? I know I spend a lot of time trying to keep my scripts formatted properly using regular word processors. It really kills your flow when you got something going.

It's been a while since I've posted, mostly because I lurk in other areas of the forum to pick up information. Considering the vast depth of knowledge I've seen expressed on this forum I figured that it would worth my time in asking here for help. I am the IT Director for what most people...

I had my carpets steam cleaned a couple of weeks ago, and in anticipation I powered down and unplugged everything. When I brought the computer back up and turned on the printer I got an error message that the software was not installed. I got out the disk and tried to reload the software but...

How come the new netbooks that companies are bringing out are getting better specked and much more expensive. The more expensive netbooks are now more expensive than cheap laptops. Once netbooks had a niche but now they are competing with laptops in terms of price and functionality. How come it...

The trial anti-virus software on my new laptop expires in 2 days, and I need some advise on what to replace it with. I'm thinking of going with AVG. I have it on the other computer and haven't had a problem with it. Is there anything better out there?

Question, I want to try out some software on my spanking new Macbook. (I'm new to mac) A friend has given me some programs he has downloaded (graphical software and video editing software). I want to give these programs a try before I buy (or find a free alternative, if I can). Is this...

I was going through my latest copy of the Seismological Research Letters and on the back is the section known as the "Electronic Seismologist" In one of the sections, they were reporting on the latest update on some software to turn you MacBook or MacBook Pro into a seismometer. The original...

I'm brand new to the Mac world. I just got a Macbook Pro and I'm looking for recommendations from the Mac supporters around here. What are the must-have programs, utilities, web sites, accessories, etc.? While I bought the Macbook to try and write software for the iPhone / iPod Touch I'm also...

Has anyone played with phun yet? 0H5g9VS0ENM It's a sandbox for creating and playing with simple shapes, some support for liquids and mechanisms (motors, pumps etc). Not open source yet, sadly, but apparently will be. Doesn't work on the Mac I'm currently using, but I've heard it's pretty...

What's your favourite free-but-obscure software package? Let's stay away from things like Gimp or OpenOffice.org; everyone knows about them. Let's share our top apps, games, utilities and whatever which are free, but not widely known about. Here's a couple of Mac OSX utilities from me for...

We all love open source. VLC, Gimp, OpenOffice.org - the famous names are legion. But what about the not-so-famous names? What about the obscure-but-brilliant applications, games and whatever we wouldn't be without, but don't enjoy the massive publicity enjoyed by apps such as FireFox? What are...

I'm looking for a utility to let me capture the audio track from a DVD, preferably freeware or shareware. I just want to rip off sections of the audio for other uses. I've been doing it the "hard" way by digitizing the audio from the Line Out jacks on my computer's amplifier through a Microtrak...

What applications, games and other such software packages are you most looking forward to? Which of your favourite apps is about to get a welcome update? Being a Mac user, the programs I'm keenest on are: • Mac OSX: Leopard We'll have to wait until June for its super secret features to be...

Hi. I am looking for a simple geometry drawing program. Nothing too elaborate with a steep learning curve. Just the axes in 2d so I can draw not very elaborate geometric figures and put and move coordinates, etc. Zooming in or out the drawing. Any suggestions. Thanks nimzo

http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/ I wonder how it is working, assuming that it does work. Any of you guys have links that expose or support this tool?

I have a Sony ICD-P320 digital recorder, and I've deleted some files that I'd like to recover. According to the manual "once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.", but I don't believe it. It does have a USB port, but it needs special software (Sony's Digital Voice Recorder) to...

Does any know whether or not certain mapping software on the Internet deliberately directs drivers to use certain roads ... e.g.; toll roads? I recently did a Map Quest and Yahoo! driving direction search from my home to an address in southern New Jersey. Basically, it's a straight drive along...

I'm looking at putting together a DVD that will work in a special way, but I'm not sure if it's possible. I know I could do it if it were to be run on a computer, but I want to run it on a DVD player. I don't know if they are capable of it, however. The idea is basically as follows (this is a...

Any recommendations for video editing software? All I am currently looking for is software which will take a .vob file (ripped from a DVD) and allow me to create a web-friendly version of a clipped portion. I will also need to do the same with large .mov and .mp4 files. I don't need a lot of...

This baffles me. sooooooo......yeah. While that sounds like it is nothing more than a sound effect generator, a ways down the page you get this: Now, when I wrote the SkepticWiki article on EVP, the AAEVP had this app available for download as a way to create legitimate EVP. They have...

Can anyone recommend a free audio editing app? I don't need anything fancy. Just the ability to splice tracks together, remove blank space, chop, fade in/out, that kind of stuff. For example, I want to reduce Pink Floyd the Wall to one disc of selected songs, ditto for Sandinista, and the...

Can anyone recommend good Windows DVR software for capturing from an ATI Wonder card?

I've used Norton's for years now. I've never had a problem in the past. However, now I have Internet Security, Go Back, and System Works and well... its draining my system. I tried uninstalling Go Back and System Works and it doesn't seem to make a difference. So, I believe it must be Internet...

Is there software that can read outloud a .pdf file ? So I can listen to an e-book without reading it. Thank you nimzo

If you think you know what software is -- as compared with hardware (and where firmware fits in), then what is the "softest of software"?