Archive for the 'Tech-Rambling' Category
Update (13Oct06): The address has changed from encarta@conversagent.com to encarta@botmetro.net
Try adding encarta@conversagent.com to your MSN list. It’s an interactive bot that can access encarta to try to answer your questions. Here’s an example (with some of the redundant “Ask X type of question” messages cut out):
Me: Hey, how are you today?
bot: I’m [...]
Now that I’ve owned the laptop for over a month, I thought I’d take a deeper look at it. First, the specs per the sticker:
Intel Core Duo Processor T2300 (1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
15.4″ WXGA CrystalBrite LCD (16ms)
ATI Modility Radeon X1400 up to 512MB Hypermemory
100GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
Slot-load DVD-Super Multi double layer (supports [...]
Open up notepad and type this string: Bush hid the facts
Now, save the file (test.txt on your desktop is fine). Close notepad. Now reopen the file with notepad.
This is from a flaw with IsTextUnicode, a function that is supposed to… well, it’s pretty self-explanatory (provided you know what unicode is). I believe [...]
For the updated review, check the newer blog entry.
This is my new toy. I figured with all the work I’ll be doing on the computer over the summer, I ought to atleast be able to take it out into the wonderful sun. I’ve only had a little bit of time to play around [...]
