Saturday, May 14, 2005

C++ Video Turorial

free c++ video tutorials
it does not teach templates
so its kinda for newbies and check out the link for the game programing from microsoft.


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Friday, May 13, 2005

Novell: Education: Course 3016 Test Objectives

Novell: Education: Course 3016 Test Objectives: "Obj # Objective Text
1Identify NetWare 6.5 Features
2Describe How NetWare Works with Other Operating Systems
3Identify Prerequisite Requirements
4Prepare the Existing Network
5Prepare the Designated Computer
6Install NetWare 6.5
7Describe the Novell Client
8Install the Novell Client
9Log In to eDirectory and the Workstations
10Set Client Properties
11Identify the Role and Benefits of eDirectory
12Identify How eDirectory Works
13Identify and Describe eDirectory Components
14Identify and Describe eDirectory Object Classes
15Identify the Flow and Design of the eDirectory Tree
16Identify eDirectory Tools and When to Use Them
17Describe the Admin Object
18Create User Objects
19Modify User Objects
20Move Objects
21Delete User Objects
22Identify Network File Service Components
23Identify Types of NetWare Volume Storage
24Create Traditional and NSS Volumes
25Access Volumes through Mapped Network Drives
26Identify the Guidelines for Planning Network Volumes
27Identify the Content and Purpose of NetWare SYS Directories
28Identify the Types of Directories Used for Organizing a File System
29Evaluate Directory Structures
30Identify the Types of Network Security Provided by NetWare
31Understand How NetWare File System Security Works
32Plan File System Rights
33Identify Directory and File Attributes
34Describe eDirectory Security
35Determine How Rights Flow
36Block Inherited Rights
37Determine eDirectory Effective Rights
38Troubleshoot eDirectory Security
39Identify the Features of NDPS
40Identify the Types of Printers
41Describe NDPS Components
42Se"

CertCities.com | Print Feature Article: CertCities.com�s Quick Guide to Novell Certifications

CertCities.com | Print Feature Article: CertCities.com�s Quick Guide to Novell Certifications: "Quick Guide to Novell Certifications
Novell�s certification program may be poised for an upswing thanks to the addition of several open-source titles and new hands-on testing technology. Here�s your guide to the company's current roster of credentials.

by Emmett Dulaney
5/10/2005 -- If there is one company that can be credited with popularizing computer certifications back in the �90s, it's Novell. The company's Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE) certification wasn�t quite first on the market, but it was the first that the market couldn�t get enough of. Demand vastly exceeded supply for a number of years, and the momentum behind it brought forth the IT certification world as we know it today. That was well over a decade ago; Novell then jumped the shark, so to speak, when they divided the CNE into CNE 3 and CNE 4. Where do they stand now?
Surprisingly, Novell certifications seem to be poised for a second wave of popularity and esteem. Part of this can be attributed to its use of new technologies to deliver some of its exams in hands-on format, while a huge portion is also attributable to a move toward more open-source solutions and related credentials. This article provides an overview of the many certifications currently available from Novell."

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CertCities.com | Print Feature Article: CertCities.com�s Quick Guide to Novell Certifications: "Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)
The simplest certification in the Novell fold is CNA. At one point in time, this was an acronym for Certified NetWare Administrator, but is now for Certified Novell Administrator. In order to obtain this certification, you must pass one, entry-level, exam; there are three options:
NetWare 5.1 Administration (050-653)
Foundations of Novell Networking (050-677)
Foundations of Novell Networking: NetWare 6.5 (050-686)
The first exam is essentially unchanged in the past four years, and is only recommended for those who are replacing retiring administrators of existing NetWare 5.1 networks. While there is value in setting out now to become a master of this NOS, it is akin to setting out now to become an expert in MS DOS 5: There just isn�t that much demand for it.
The second option, Foundations of Novell Networking, focuses on networking from the standpoint of NetWare 6. There is much more of an emphasis placed on open protocols and solutions, instead of seeking proprietary answers.
The third option has only recently become available and it updates the Foundations exam to focus on NetWare 6.5. (Look for a review of this exam coming soon to this site)."

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CertCities.com | Print Feature Article: CertCities.com�s Quick Guide to Novell Certifications: "Certified Novell Engineer (CNE)
The CNE moniker can presently be earned in two tracks: NetWare 5 and NetWare 6 (which will soon offer many 6.5 exam options, although 6.5 is not officially broken out into a separate track). Both build upon their respective CNA certification. The NetWare 5 track then requires you to pass five more exams:
NetWare 5.1 Advanced Administration (050-654): This builds on the knowledge needed for CNA.
Networking Technologies (050-632): This requirement is waived if you are CompTIA Network+ certified. It is recommended that you go that route since it offers the opportunity to add another certification to your resume as you pursue this one. MCSE certification also waives the requirement of this exam, but most who are MCSE certified aren�t also becoming certified in NetWare 5.
Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation (050-664): You must know the intricacies of the directory structure Novell employs.
Service and Support (050-658): One of the oldest requirements to still be around, this exam requires you to know how to maintain the server and work with the troubleshooting tools included with the NOS.
Upgrading to NetWare 6 (050-658): Yes, in order to become certified in NetWare 5 at the CNE level, you must also know the latest version of the network operating system. To really be current, however, forgo this exam in favor of Upgrading to NetWare 6.5 (050-688).
You'll also need to pass an elective exam, of which there are currently seven to choose from. A list of the valid electives can be found here (scroll down to view).
For NetWare 6, the CNE track requires you to already be a CNA, and then pass four more exams (note that the CNE 6.5 exams be"

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CertCities.com | Print Feature Article: CertCities.com�s Quick Guide to Novell Certifications: "Master Certified Novell Engineer (Master CNE)
What does it take to become a Master CNE after becoming a CNE? Not that much actually. First, your CNE must be on the current NOS (in other words, skip the NetWare 5 track). Next, you must become Project+ certified by CompTIA.
Following that, pass the TCP/IP for Networking Professionals exam (050-649) and two electives. Elective choices include ZENworks, GroupWise, and eDirectory. A list of the possibilities can be found here.
TESTING NOTE: Because Novell�s CNA, CNE and Master CNE exams are standard-format exams (vs. the hands-on exams used for the company�s Linux certifications), you can find them at any Prometric or Pearson Vue testing center worldwide for $125 (U.S.) each. To register, go to www.2test.com or www.vue.com."

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CertCities.com | Print Feature Article: CertCities.com�s Quick Guide to Novell Certifications: "Certified Linux Professional (CLP)
The SAT now no longer includes analogies, but if they did, they would say that Certified Linux Professional (CLP) is to CLE as CNA is to CNE. Also practicum-based, the difficulty level of the one exam you must pass is not nearly as difficult as for CLE.
This certification is targeted for an audience that has established they know Linux (through LPI or similar vendor-neutral certification), and now wants to move to an intermediate level and demonstrate knowledge with SLES 9. Recently repositioned, CLP will be a full-fledged stepping-stone toward the upcoming CLE 9 certification (it is only recommended for the current CLE).
To learn more about this title and its related exam, go here.
NOTE: If you were once a SuSE Certified Linux Professional, you are now a Certified Linux Professional. In January, Novell converted all of those certified on its once-concurrent SuSE title into full-fledged CLPs.
And That�s Not All�
In addition to the main ones listed here, Novell also offers certifications for instructors inside (Novell Academic Instructor) and outside (Certified Novell Instructor) their training centers. There is a great deal of overlap as CNIs often teach within the channel as well. Information on NAIs can be found here. If your interested in more information on the CNI program, go here.
Certifications are also available internally for the Novell sales staff, making it is possible to become either a Certified Novell Salesperson or a Certified Linux Salesperson.
Novell continues to update its program, so keep an eye out for changes (especially the new roster of Netware 6.5 CNE exams). If you need more information on any aspect of Novell�s certification pr"

Thursday, May 12, 2005

CBC Arts: New 'Star Wars' will bomb, Lucas predicts

CBC Arts: New 'Star Wars' will bomb, Lucas predicts: "New 'Star Wars' will bomb, Lucas predicts
Last Updated Tue, 03 May 2005 16:21:16 EDT
CBC Arts
LOS ANGELES - Star Wars creator George Lucas says he believes Revenge of the Sith will be a box-office failure.
In an interview with Time magazine, the director says 'like everyone who makes movies, I'm always convinced the next one will be a flop.'


New 'Star Wars' will bomb, Lucas predicts
Last Updated Tue, 03 May 2005 16:21:16 EDT
CBC Arts
LOS ANGELES - Star Wars creator George Lucas says he believes Revenge of the Sith will be a box-office failure.

In an interview with Time magazine, the director says "like everyone who makes movies, I'm always convinced the next one will be a flop."


Hayden Christensen stars in 'Revenge of the Sith.' (AP file photo)
"So right now I'm thinking [Revenge of the Sith] probably won't make any money and will be considered a failure," he added.

Lucas does not elaborate on the reasons why he thinks the movie will be poorly received.

Debuting May 19, Revenge of the Sith completes the six-part saga. It stars Canada's Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Knight who becomes Darth Vader.

Judging from the performance of past Star Wars films, there seems to be little reason for Lucas to fret.

Released in 1977, the original Star Wars is still considered one of the most successful films ever.

With a North American gross of nearly $461 million US, it ranks second on Box Office Mojo's list of all-time North American box-office champions. It is surpassed only by Titanic.

Even 1999's The Phantom Menace, which is considered by many to be the low point in the Star Wars cycle, ranks fifth in terms of all-time domestic gross.

Regardless, Lucas thinks that moviegoers will be divided on the merits of the new prequel.

"I can put it together in a six-part DVD and be very proud of the way the story gets told. On the other hand, I have a feeling this one is going to be sort of like the last one in terms of some people like it, some people hate it," he said.

The last Star Wars release was 2002's Attack of the Clones.

In the interview, Lucas also hints that he won't do any further tinkering with the original trilogy.

"I've cleaned up the first three to the point where I am happy with them now. They may not be perfect, but they are as perfect as I can make them," he said.


George Lucas (AP file photo)
Lucas added new digital effects to the first three films when they were re-released in 1997. He also made an additional round of changes when they were released on DVD last year, disappointing fans who felt the alterations did not improve the story.

The Time interview also contains glimpses of what shape the filmmaker's post-Star Wars career might take.

He says he is producing a film about the Tuskegee Airmen, the black fighter pilots of the Second World War.

He also vows to make good on his long-standing promise to return to the abstract filmmaking of his film-student days.

These efforts will be "films that are a little more abstract in nature. It's vaguely in the land of music videos, I guess, but I don't even know how to describe them. I'm going to deal with the themes that have always interested me and are vaguely esoteric in nature. But I'm going to try to make them dramatic. I'm going to try to make them emotional. How they're going to turn out, I don't know. I know they won't be mainstream movies."

Another Raiders of the Lost Ark sequel is also in the works. He had initially decided to leave the series at three movies, he explains.

"And then I came up with an idea I thought was brilliant, so I told the other guys [director Steven Spielberg and star Harrison Ford] and they kind of flipped out. It's vaguely in the realm of the supernatural."






Hayden Christensen stars in 'Revenge of the Sith.' (AP file photo)
'So right now I'm thinking [Revenge of the Sith] probably won't make any money and will be considered a failure,' he added.
Lucas does not elaborate on the reasons why he thinks the movie will be poorly received.
Debuting May 19, Revenge of the Sith completes the six-part saga. It stars Canada's Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Knight who becomes Darth Vader.
Judging from the performance of past Star Wars films, there seems to be little reason for Lucas to fret.
Released in 1977, the original Star Wars is still considered one of the most successful films ever.
With a North American gross of nearly $461 million US, it ranks second on Box Office Mojo's list of all-time North American box-office champions. It is surpassed only by Titanic.
Even 1999's The Phantom Menace, which is considered by many to be the low point in the Star Wars cycle, ranks fifth in terms of all-time domestic gross.
Regardless, Lucas thinks that moviegoers will be divided on the merits of the new prequel.
'I can put it together in a six-part DVD and be very proud of the way the story gets told. On the other hand, I have a feeling this one is going to be sort of like the last one in terms of some people like it, some people hate it,' he said.
The last Star Wars"

Beatlenuttt's weblog: April 16, 2005

Beatlenuttt's weblog: April 16, 2005

The beatles











Paul McCartney Site

Paul McCartney Site

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PAUL McCARTNEY IN RED SQUARE - SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 14 - 11.05.2005
PAUL McCARTNEY IN RED SQUARE - SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 14

DVD FEATURES EMMY AWARD-WINNING CONCERT IN RED SQUARE; NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FULL-LENGTH BONUS CONCERT FROM ST. PETERSBURG’S PALACE SQUARE AND RARE BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE; A&E HOME VIDEO RELEASE FEATURES SONGS OF THE BEATLES, WINGS AND McCARTNEY SOLO YEARS

NEW YORK, NY, May, 2005 - As a member of the Beatles, Paul McCartney helped to launch the British Invasion and bring rock and roll onto the global stage. Though their music was banned and The Beatles were never able to visit the U.S.S.R., their music provided hope and inspiration to a beleaguered people. On May 24th, 2003, McCartney ended decades of anticipation with a landmark concert in Russia, electrifying a crowd of over 100,000 jammed into Moscow’s Red Square. Next month, on June 14th, during the 20th anniversary year of Perestroika, A&E Home Video will release McCartney’s history-making, Emmy® Award-winning concert on DVD. More than just a concert film, PAUL McCARTNEY IN RED SQUARE is a backstage pass to a defining moment in rock and roll history.

PAUL McCARTNEY IN RED SQUARE captures the historic sights and sounds of the nearly three-hour concert which included more than 30 classic hits from The Beatles, Wings and McCartney’s solo career. There’s ‘Hey Jude,’ ‘Maybe I’m Amazed,’ ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ ‘Live And Let Die,’ ‘Let It Be,’ ‘Back In The USSR,’ ‘Band On The Run,’ and many, many more. Other DVD bonus features include an interactive menu and guide, as well as previously unreleased concert footage from McCartney’s second trip to Russia, where he performed in St. Petersburg’s Palace Square. Filmed during McCartney’s ’04 Summer Tour,’ fans will be granted their exclusive ticket to see songs never before released including, ‘Helter Skelter,’ ‘Penny Lane,’ and ‘I’ve Got A Feeling.’

McCartney’s songs and records were once condemned as agents of subversion, but for one very special night, his music blasted open the once-impenetrable Iron Curtain and forever changed Russia’s relationship to Western music. PAUL McCARTNEY IN RED SQUARE is also a remarkable historical document featuring rare, behind-the-scenes footage of the star’s whirlwind tour of Russia, including a private meeting with President Putin, and interviews with important members of Russia’s cultural community, who reveal the importance the Beatles and McCartney played in the development of the former Soviet Union’s future.

Destined to become an indispensable part of any music fan’s DVD collection, PAUL McCARTNEY IN RED SQUARE has been digitally-remastered for optimal viewing and features several audio options: Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, and DTS Digital 5.1 Surround. The director’s cut of the program will feature 20 minutes of never-before-aired footage, along with extras that include a 10-minute featurette from The History Channel®, song selection, an interactive guide and an archival photo gallery, along with an 8-page, full color booklet. But music fans will thrill to one exclusive and unprecedented extra – a full-length, bonus concert from St. Petersburg! The 50-minute long concert from McCartney’s Russian jaunt is every bit as electrifying as Red Square, and gives home audiences another chance to revel in rock and roll history.

For those who spent years under an oppressive regime, rock and roll was an escape from the horrors of everyday life. As President Putin proclaimed of the Beatles’ music, “it was like a gulp of freedom…an open window to the world.” Now, as McCartney readies his Fall 2005 tour, don’t miss out on this concert – a seminal event in rock history – and the ultimate collector’s item for music lovers everywhere. PAUL McCARTNEY IN RED SQUARE was directed by Mark Haefeli.

Symantec Enterprise Solutions

Symantec Enterprise Solutions: "CUPERTINO, Calif. -- When a new worm spreads around the world, people want to know if they are protected. How fast is it? How does it spread? A new simulation program developed by Symantec Research Labs not only has the answers, it also provides pictures.
The new Symantec Worm Simulator visually demonstrates how worms spread through the Internet, and how they fare against a custom network and security policy.

The Worm Simulator is a substantially updated version of the VBSim program released in 1997. VBSim was the first program to �show� the spread of a virus to Symantec customers. The new Worm Simulator takes VBSim to another level, enabling custom configuration of new worm simulations, configuration of custom networks and protection policy, and incorporates impressive new three-dimensional graphics.
Two simple windows are shown to the user. On the left side is a large rotating globe. This globe depicts the Internet as a whole. Small dots appear on the globe to show the infection spreading. The dots can be configured to represent the entire Internet population, or only the machines on the Internet that are vulnerable to the particular worm.
On the right side of the simulator is a window depicting an individual network, complete with desktop machines, workgroups, and larger company subnets. A simulation can have a custom network topology and security policy. For example, a simulation can specify how quickly machines are patched, whether security software is running on a particular machine, where firewalls are located, and how often users open email attachments.
To use the Worm Simulator, all users need to do is load a simulation file and click �play.� The Worm Simulator is distributed with simulations of six actual worms: MyDoom, Netsky, Sasser, Slammer, Blaster, and SoB"

Symantec Enterprise Solutions

Symantec Enterprise Solutions: "CUPERTINO, Calif. -- When a new worm spreads around the world, people want to know if they are protected. How fast is it? How does it spread? A new simulation program developed by Symantec Research Labs not only has the answers, it also provides pictures.
The new Symantec Worm Simulator visually demonstrates how worms spread through the Internet, and how they fare against a custom network and security policy.

The Worm Simulator is a substantially updated version of the VBSim program released in 1997. VBSim was the first program to �show� the spread of a virus to Symantec customers. The new Worm Simulator takes VBSim to another level, enabling custom configuration of new worm simulations, configuration of custom networks and protection policy, and incorporates impressive new three-dimensional graphics.
Two simple windows are shown to the user. On the left side is a large rotating globe. This globe depicts the Internet as a whole. Small dots appear on the globe to show the infection spreading. The dots can be configured to represent the entire Internet population, or only the machines on the Internet that are vulnerable to the particular worm.
On the right side of the simulator is a window depicting an individual network, complete with desktop machines, workgroups, and larger company subnets. A simulation can have a custom network topology and security policy. For example, a simulation can specify how quickly machines are patched, whether security software is running on a particular machine, where firewalls are located, and how often users open email attachments.
To use the Worm Simulator, all users need to do is load a simulation file and click �play.� The Worm Simulator is distributed with simulations of six actual worms: MyDoom, Netsky, Sasser, Slammer, Blaster, and SoB"

Symantec Enterprise Solutions

Symantec Enterprise Solutions: "CUPERTINO, Calif. -- When a new worm spreads around the world, people want to know if they are protected. How fast is it? How does it spread? A new simulation program developed by Symantec Research Labs not only has the answers, it also provides pictures.
The new Symantec Worm Simulator visually demonstrates how worms spread through the Internet, and how they fare against a custom network and security policy. "

Symantec Enterprise Solutions

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Get your free frosty on this weekend!

Wendy's restaurants are giving away free Frostys frozen desserts this weekend as a thank you to customers who supported the burger chain following an embarrassing incident in California where a women allegedly planted a severed finger in a bowl of chili.

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So you want to be an IT consultant?

This page features a consultant's observations in his line of work. A lot of common sense and insight are offered.

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Flashkit - Flash Developer's One Stop Resource

A whole database of Flash tutorials, looping music, sound effects, reviews, and more! This is truly a one stop resource for all you Flash developers!

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Welcome

Google is also weighing whether to develop an enterprise version of Blogger that would be tailored for workplace use, as opposed to individual consumer use, Stone said. "It's something we're always thinking about, something we have a few people thinking about and looking into. It's definitely being researched," he said.

Although users can password protect their Blogger blogs with third-party software or services, Blogger currently doesn't offer native ways for users to limit access to their blogs. However, Google is mulling over the possibility of adding some native privacy features, such as the ability for users to create private groups and that way control who can view their blogs, Stone said.

Meanwhile, Blogger has resolved some performance issues Stone acknowledged in March that were affecting the service, including slow response times. "We really spent a lot of time working on that and overall performance for 95 percent of users is really great. We're continuing to work to make that last few just as good," Stone said.

Google introduced the latest enhancement to Blogger last week, when it launched Blogger Mobile, a feature that lets users create a new blog and post to it from mobile devices. "There's lots of people walking around with little blogging appliances which others may call mobile phones," Stone said.

While it was possible to post to Blogger from a mobile device using e-mail, the process required users to have an existing blog and engage in a certain degree of setups and preferences tweaking, Stone said. Blogger Mobile was designed to simplify the process, he said. "It has been in this domain of experts. Our whole thing in Blogger is to always try to make these cool things easier for regular folks to be able to do," he said.

More information on this service is at http://go.blogger.com.