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How to write multilevel-recursive make file to build java files in sub-directory structure

This is a quick post showing how to write makefile which can build files recursively in sub-directories . When i wanted this info for one of my academic projects, i could not find a quick one online and had to refer to docs . So here it is…. Let me first describe the file structure. [...]

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Intro to Cloudfoundry

In the following series of posts ,lets look at how to develop some cool applications on cloudfoundry platform. I will be adding more detail to this post later on. This was just an introduction….. [Insert introduction to cloudfoundry here]

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Design & implementation of (totally ordered multicast) using lamport logical clocks(Synchronization)

This post deals with the various issues and design decisions  faced during implementation of synchronization between processes using Lamport Logical clocks in a distributed system. Lamport Logical clock concept can be used implement synchronization between multiple processes ,where each process observe the changes in the same order ,regardless of the order in which the updates [...]

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GWT module “XYZ” may need to be (re)compiled

I recently started working on Google Web Toolkit (GWT) and i installed the GWT plugin for eclipse. When i “RUN” the project i was getting the “GWT module “XYZ” may need to be (re)compiled” error. I looked up Google but did not find any satisfactory solution soon .So i thought i should make a post [...]

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Introduction to Android Platform for Beginners.

Introduction to android.

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booting ubuntu from media direct and windows 7 fresh dual boot on dell xps 1330

This post tells you about how i achieved a special “dual” boot -> ubuntu from media direct button  and windows 7 from the regular power button on dell xps 1330. In the usual installation ,one would install windows 7 first and later install ubuntu. In this usual method, GRUB 2 would be the default boot loader and [...]

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Enabling Server Side includes(SSI) on fedora core default

With Server Side Includes (SSI), you can include other HTML pages inside one web page. You can even generate some dynamic content, such as adding a “Last Modified” field on the page or printing environment variables. This section explains how to enable SSI on your Apache server. If you are using a clean install of [...]

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Uninstalling/ Removing Fedora the easy way

This post is about Uninstalling Fedora from your Computer the Easy way. I assume before you Dual Booted with Fedora you used Microsoft Windows XP. i also assume the reason you installed Fedora was to help you in your college course work and reason you are uninstalling is you want to get back to your [...]

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Issues with ASP.net Development server and Windows Vista

this post shows you how to solve the issues with asp.net development server and windows vista the easy way.

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error C2668: ‘log’: ambiguous call to overloaded function

this post is about dealing with “ambiguous call to overloaded function” type of errors in microsoft visual studio 2008

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Inside Windows 7 :what i didnt know

whats new in winodows 7,a geek’s insight into windows 7 features

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adsense and dreamweaver spry tabbed panels

i was designing a new site where i was planning to integrate adsense into the html pages.i had a dreamweaver spry tabbed panels inserted in the html page.as we all know adsense allows only 3 ad units per page. where i went wrong….. so what i thought was i’ll integrate 2 ads on html page [...]

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My first C program in ubuntu 8.10 (linux).

after installing ubuntu 8.10 on pendrive as start up disk i decided to write a simple c program in ubuntu.as you might have guessed its the helloworld program.the output of the program prints a hello world on the console. step 1: click on applications>>accessories>>text editor.  text editor window pops up.

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how to code simple splash screen for your application with vb 2008

this  tutorial shows you how to code splash screen for your application with vb 2008. things you need splash screen (an image of your choice which you like to see when you open your application) installed atleast express edition of visual studio

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8 easy steps for installing ubuntu 8.10 on dell xps 1330 (pen drive)

you can now run ubuntu 8.10 on dell xps 1330 without having to install it completely.what i am talking about is using pen drive/flash drive as startup disk and using the startup disk to boot into ubuntu. using pen drive as startup disk has its own set of advantages retain your old file system you [...]

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migrating from turbo c++ to visual c++ 2008

here i am giving some tips for all those who are new to visual c++ 2008 and have decided to ditch turbo c++.if you are finding it difficult to run your old turbo c programs on visual c++ compiler,here are some tips to solve those frustrating compatibility issues.

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creating custom flash banners in ten easy steps (part 2)

continuation for creating custom flash banners using adobe flash.easiest way to create custom flash banners

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creating custom flash banners in ten easy steps (part 1)

creating simple flash banners for your website in ten easy steps In this flash tutorial ,i will show you how to create a simple custom flash banner for your website. Building animation banners for your website was never this easy. you can place this flash banner in your home page and make your landing page [...]

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Simple USB Cleaner (updated)..

a simple application to remove pen drive ,flash drive viruses,trojans etc
remove your pen drive viruses easily..

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8 Easy Steps to Run Turbo C in Windows Vista

This tutorial is about running a  turboc compiler in windows vista in full screen mode. i know ! running decade old turbo c compiler in vista doesnt make any sense when you have much advanced compilers.but there are some cases where you have to run turboc on your vista machine,just because your university doesnt use [...]

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exiting your vb.net application completely.

i had written an app in which even after pressing the exit button or close button,i could still see the process occupy some memory in task manager. to deal with this,i googled for a while and came to know that this situation arises when some of my application components or objects are still referencing in [...]

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INSTALLING XP ON HP DV2601TX.

this tutorial is about installing xp on special edition hp dv2601tx and hp dv 2701tx.it is 100% working .

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Deleting autorun.inf and other trojans in pendrive

recently i scanned my pendrive for viruses and trojans using mcafee.mcafee couldnt remove one file winnthb.exe which remained in pendrive. however i knew another method. i started cmd.exe in vista home premium. removed system and hidden properties of the files of the removable drive and then deleted the file. click on start ,then run—type cmd [...]

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CONNECTING VISTA LAPTOP TO XP DESKTOP USING ETHERNET CROSSOVER CABLE

edit: “\\Hp22\C is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions… Access is denied.” Solved!! please upgrade to vista service pack 1 and xp service pack 3 BEFORE TRYING THIS TUTORIAL.:) This is a tutorial about how [...]

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