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    The [H] Dropbox Thread

    http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTExNzM3Mzk Also many left. Thanks in advance!
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    Status of Java

    I've been told by one of my CS professors that while there are probably more people out there writing C++ right now, all the new jobs are in Java or .NET (mostly C#). And looking at job postings, that seems to be true. And trust me, if you can do Java, you can do C#. They're very similar. Java's...
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    Do I have to pay for the Mag subscriptions after a year?

    Sometimes another free offer will come up, and if you sign up for it they'll extend your subscription. Sometimes you can even sign up for the same offer more than once. I've had the same subscription to CGW for 3 years and haven't payed anything.
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    question of difficulty of programming a particular program like xfire

    I think the creating of the actual chat client itself wouldn't be too bad. It might only take you a few months if you were only going to have support for a handful of games, and minimal features. However, the client is only half the equation. You're going to have to write some sort of server...
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    Ventrilo Sound through usb headset, all other pc sounds through speakers?

    I believe in Windows Vista you'll be able to set the output source/volume for each application you're running. That's reason enough to upgrade right there.
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    Using sub as speaker stand bad?

    The only think I would be concerned about is that if the subwoofer is vibrating enough that little statue might fall onto the ground and break.
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    Flac - Worth it

    If I could afford the hard drive space, all my music would be in .flac. Unfortunately, I can't.
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    Which IEMs to purchase?

    I've never heard the e2cs, but I do own the ER-6i's and can tell you that they do not lack any bass. Anybody who claims they lack bass is not wearing them properly. However, if you're expecting bass that overpowers everything else and makes your head vibrate like you might get from a $20 pair of...
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    Good earbud headphones?

    I've got the Etymotic ER-6i's and I love them. Some people don't like them though so I'd read some reviews and see if you think you might like them, but I personally highly recommend them. I found them for $90.
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    Upgrade your sound experience, cheap.

    That sounds painful. And unsafe.
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    Best program to watch a DVD with?

    PowerDVD's good. WinDVD's good. If you want free, VLC works but it's not as good as the other ones.
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    Just a quick question...why own multiple pairs?

    I have a headphone fetish.
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    java mid-term tomorrow! weee!!

    It looks good to me, except when declaring x in the for loop you accidentally have a subtract instead of equals. I wish the CS classes I'm in now were still this easy.
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    What software do you use for mp3s?

    I used foobar for a while, and I really liked it. I'm currently using iTunes though. It works easiest with my iPod and my Airport Express. Also, I can listen to everyone in my dorm's shared music. And the built in podcast management is cool. But if not for the Airport Express, I'd probably be...
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    Good place to buy DVD-Audio?

    Check out Porcupine Tree's "In Absentia", which is in DVD-Audio. Also, there's the obligatory "Dark Side of the Moon".
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    Yet Another Headphone Recommendation Needed..

    Take a look at the Grado SR60s. They have the best sound of any headphone in your price range. You can find them for about $70.
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    Convert M4A to MP3?

    There was a program that could convert songs you bought on iTunes to .mp3, but I believe iTunes 6 stopped it from working. Like everyone said, your only real option is to burn the songs and rip them manually. And in the future, buy your songs from Allofmp3.com instead.
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    Etymotic ER-6 vs UE Super.Fi 3 vs Shure E2C

    I've read countless reviews and the general concensus seems to be that the Etymotic ER-6i's are the best canalphones in the $100 range. These are not the ER-6's. They have better bass response and are more sensitive, which is better for portable players. I've never actually listened to any of...
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    Best Gaming Headphones

    Take a look at the Grado SR60s. I've been told they have the best sound quality of any headphones under $300 (I can't speak from experience because I've never heard $300 headphones - but the SR60s beat all my other headphones). You can find them for about $70.
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    Do I need to install Microsoft .Net Framework???j

    If everything you need runs fine, then there's no reason you need to install them. However, some specific programs require that they be installed, so you may eventually need to install them to run certain things.
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    Music software

    Pro Tools is pretty much the standard. Cakewalk is up there too. If you're not willing to spend that much, Garage Band is good if you've got an Apple. If you don't need to do anything complicated, then take a look at Audacity. It's free.
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    Open Headphones for gaming + metal music

    I've got some Grado SR60s which are great. They're about $70 US. If you're willing to spend some more, I've heard the Grado SR80s are even better.
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    ps3 easier to program for

    I seem to remember a John Carmack quote from a couple months ago saying the exact opposite - that the 360 would be far easier to write code for.
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    Why do YOU play BF2?

    If anybody plays games for anything but fun, then there's something wrong with them.
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    What game are you REALLY Excited for?

    Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
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    HL2: Any way to compile the 5-cd version into one DVD

    You could just make iso images of your 5 discs and burn the images onto a DVD. Then when you're installing you mount the images with daemon tools. It's not exactly what you're asking, but it would also work.
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    UBSOFT just ****ed the Rainbow Six Franchise

    I was implying that even though the Rainbow Six series is screwed, there's still SWAT, which is better anyway.
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    UBSOFT just ****ed the Rainbow Six Franchise

    SWAT 4 > Ravenshield
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    How big is your video game collection?

    Nowhere near big enough.
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    Ok people, what kind of game do you want to see?

    I want to see LucasArts make sequels to Full Throttle and The Dig. Really, really badly.
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    videos of games being beaten quickly?

    The one for Half-Life is insane.
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    Recommend books about games, gaming, history of

    Dungeons and Dreamers was pretty good.
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    CS:Source players please explain something to me!!

    Buy a better weapon. Geez.
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    Girl Has Seizure After 5 Hours Of Video Gaming??

    Maybe she should have sat farther than 2 inches away from the TV.
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    Free Instrument Oil for Brass Musicians

    For all the brassholes out there. Get it?
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    Do you play a sequel if you didn’t play the previous installment?

    It would be kind of dumb for a game developer to make a game sequel that only people who played the original would be able to enjoy.
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    Dissappointed in Half Life 2

    There was far more box-moving in Half-Life 1.
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    Wouls it be technically possible to...

    I think it's possible, but what you're talking about is a lot of work. If you just wanted to hook a small LCD screen up and play some games, then that would be pretty easy. However, getting a battery to work would be another matter entirely. The PS2 is not designed for use with a battery, as in...
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    USB headset.. Good? Bad?

    Usually the mic quality is better with USB because it doesn't have to go through your soundcard, because most sound cards have crappy mic inputs.
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