Processor speed, memory, disk space, screen size. What corners can be cut, what corners shouldn't be cut? To be more specific - in my case I'm considering development in PHP/MySQL/Apache probably with eclipse as an IDE, but I think developers should choose their own tools. ...
What hardware device do you use, that helps aid your software development productivity? The obvious would be a killer keyboard, mouse and multi-monitor rig... but what else do you use, that helps you out? ...
I have a single HW interface I want to use from two applications (processes) on the same workstation. The HW requires a single initialization call then either app uses the same function (in the same library) to do many transactions with the HW. So each app should act like this: main() // I don't know if another app already init'e...
Knuth recently objected to 64-bit systems, saying that for programs which fit in 4 gigs of memory, "they effectively throw away half of the cache" because the pointers are twice as big as on a 32-bit system. My question is: can this problem be avoided by installing a 32-bit operating system on a 64-bit machine? And are there any bandw...
For reference, this would be for Visual Studio 2008 with a fair amount of WinForms working with the VS Designer. Given the same price bracket, would there be certain specs you look for in a development rig vs what one would get for a gaming machine? Edit: The reason I ask is on my laptop that I can run low-mid end games decently on, th...
What are all AT commands required for GPRS communication? ...
In your experience, what is the optimal monitor specs for your primary programming monitor? Of course this is subjective, but in my search for the ideal programming monitor, it helps to know what peoples' experience is. Aside from a specific monitor, what lessons have you learned about monitor specs?: Size/Resolution: Which size and r...
What are the ways that a hardware design group could use iterations and general agile practices to design boards? Such as: Should the hardware group be integrated with the project team? How does the hardware group schedule iteration work? Using stories? Because of the cost of PCB/board spins, could an agile team do a partial-featur...
When requesting hardware for a WebLogic server, what hardware would best improve its performance? Should I give it lots of memory, CPU, fast hard drives? The OS is going to be Redhat 4 either Standard or Enterprise. ...
As part of an application for a client, I need to have a section which reports temperature information (motherboard, CPU, HDD). I know there are standalone applications such as Hardware Monitor by CPUID, but again, these are standalone and I require something that I could interface with. Is there any app like this which has an API or i...
How and why do 7- and 35-pass erases work? Shouldn't a simple rewrite with all zeroes be enough? ...
I still fondly remember getting my first computer a C-64 when I was about 5, and of course I'm sure many of you have similar memories. But the catch was the C-64 was a single piece of hardware that even if dropped or kicked wouldn't break, the keyboard was rugged and overall it was a tough machine, simply great for kids. Of course now-a...
I have worked on embedded projects with small 8 bit processor like the PIC and AVR and lots of high end Power PC work. I need a board for a project that is not going to work on a 8 bit processor but a Power PC with lots of memory and peripherals is total overkill. The board does not need to run a OS and most of the peripherals will be ...
Hi All, I am thinking about adding a third monitor to my coding station. I currently run 1600x1200 on a dell 20.1", which is ok, but I am thinking to move to something that will do 1920x1200. I'm doing the purchase on eBay, so can't really see the monitor beforehand. Last time I bought a "Widescreen" (I read "ShortScreen") monitor, I...
We're getting new servers. Trying to figure out the AMD vs Intel holy war. Is there anywhere to find unbiased performance comparisons of these two processor families? Should I quit worrying about this and file it into the "it doesn't matter" category. ...
As we grow more and more dependent on virtual machines to run our autobuilds, web servers and backups we are considering consolidating virtual machines on a single physical machine. We are a Windows shop and would prefer to stay that way (at least in terms of our server architecture). If I wanted to host two virtual machines - one of w...
I'm looking to get an über-cheap mac just for iPhone development. What's the oldest OS that works? Any other hardware tips? ...
Anybody have any suggestions for a quiet or silent mouse? My wife is not so keen on me coding while watching television because of all the mouse clicks. A follow up for someone who knows hardware... are the clicks in a mouse really necessary? Or are they supposed to be auditory feedback? ...
I need to define the system requirements hardware and software for building a E-Commerce Web application with SSL (more than 40 bits). I have no experience with SSL, so i have no idea how to configure or what apache version do i need. This are my thoughts: Operating System Linux Web Server: Apache DBMS: MySQL 5.0 or bigger Application ...
I've written a helpdesk monitor application that is designed to sit on a big plasma screen in a support department, the application has 5 views that it revolves around, the content of most of those screens is different, but they have some common components, being one silverlight control and a css background image. I'm worried that over ...