dorx88

@dorx88 (73)

Philippines • Age 37

Joined myLot 16 years ago

Death the Kid

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How to read fingerprints from a swipe fingerprint scanner?

THEcreationist @THEcreationist (837) • India 25 Jul 10

I am currently on a project in which I have to perform network authentication using a fingerprint scanner. The underlying platform is Fedora x86_64. The language I am using is Java. The fingerprint reader is Authentec AES 2501A...

fingerprint

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dorx88 I haven't tried reading fingerprints using JAVA, but I have tried it using C++ I made the hardware myself. I made use of image processing and a modified web cam. (with all the thresholds etc.). I got the idea from SDKs available in the market (and...

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how often do you have your computer reformatted?

shiloh_222 @shiloh_222 (5479) • Philippines 11 Jul 10

hi. i just had my first reformatting for my laptop of 1 year and 4 months. i had tried to postpone it many times over. however, yesterday was the day. the previous day, i had experienced white screen and super slowed down...

reformatting computer

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dorx88 I recommend you to use DeepFreeze instead of reformatting your Hard Drive often. DeepFreeze is a software that freezes your computer in a state you want. So whenever you think your computer runs at it's peak, freeze it and it'll be at that state even if you...

11 Jul 10

what does shawty means?

maria1081 @maria1081 (1251) • Philippines 8 Jul 10

Im curious about this word SHAWTY, its a slang word I dont understand. Can anyone enlighten me? I always heard this word in song's lyrics, just like in Pyramid and Eenie Meenie.

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dorx88 "shawty" is slang of "shorty" which Americans usually refer to "girls" since an average American girl is not as tall (or taller) as an American boy ;)

8 Jul 10

Music, philosophy, art, writing and drama - what would you choose?

Porcospino @Porcospino (31365) • Denmark 8 Jul 10

Tonight I have been looking at different schools, and I found a website about a school where you could choose between 5 lines: Music, philosophy, art, writing and drama and it made me wonder what line I would choose if I went to...

choose

subjects

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dorx88 I'll go for Arts. It's what I wanted since I was a child,unfortunately taking art classes requires a lot of money (which I don't have). So to be realistic, maybe I'll choose writing instead ^^ So I can improve my writing skills and make a lot more sense on...

8 Jul 10

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Do you know your purpose in life? What is it?

hushi22 @hushi22 (4927) 7 Jul 10

I am an idea of what my purpose in life is, but i am not sure if i got it right. There are may things going on and i met a lot of people, but most of them and the situations keep coming back to one same conclusion. That is how i...

purpose in life

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dorx88 It depends on what path in life will you choose. (at least for me it does)

7 Jul 10

Can this be true? Money is the ruler (measure)of the world

jak2010 @jak2010 (1550) • Papua New Guinea 7 Jul 10

Money is nolonger a gift or useful human possession, but now it becomes a meter that must measure human activity, that is to say all human activity is controlled and determined by money and sometimes it makes us become prisoner to...

money

rules the measure

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dorx88 Sad to say, but it's becoming true. Money is becoming harder to resist. (... to the very least of the religious maybe)

7 Jul 10

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I hate submit button

rajputsushil @rajputsushil (80) 7 Jul 10

There is no reason, but i dont know, i dont like to keep kicking submit button, while submitting any thing, playing game etc...

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dorx88 May I ask why? "Submit" has become a "standard" on submitting queries may it on the web or anywhere else. Don't you feel more uncomfortable if you click "Enter" (etc.). I don't know maybe it's just me ^^. Anyway, just bear with it. good luck!!

7 Jul 10

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Do you go and participate in Cosplays?

jennbart @jennbart (1325) • Philippines 22 Jun 10

I always see people with anime costumes strolling around in Megamall. Do you participate in those contest and buy costumes for that?

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dorx88 I'm not comfortable with stuffy clothes (or wearing costumes) but I enjoy watching people do cosplays, especially those who really look like the original. It kinda brings out the child in me ^^

7 Jul 10

Modernized Classic Computer Games

jerikjames @jerikjames (1041) • Philippines 6 Jul 10

I saw my mom using my laptop playing Chicken Invaders. It kinda reminded me of the classic game Galaga an Atari franchise game. Though of course the graphics are very much improved in CI and it has an entertaining storyline, it...

chicken invaders

galaga

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dorx88 QudraPop (a game on my phone), reminded me of Tetris a game I played on NES (the infamous Super Family Computer). XD

6 Jul 10

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Favorite Internet Sites?

tinym8 @tinym8 (423) • United States 6 Jul 10

What are some of your favorite places to go on the Internet? I'm curious to find out what people's interests are and learn some great new sites.

favorite internet sites

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dorx88 MyLot ALL THE WAY!!! XD MyLot, Youtube, Facebook and plenty of paying sites (so many I couldn't memorize the all). They're all bookmarked ^^

6 Jul 10

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Denial...

adel09 @adel09 (488) • Philippines 6 Jul 10

Why most parents, especially mothers, denied that they don't have any favorite son or daughter. But, it is obvious that they have. My mom is one of them. If there is an issue within the family, it is obvious that she always...

favorite child

parents

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dorx88 ... So that the other sibling won't be hurt directly (know what I mean?) It's just a "balancing" excuse for mothers (no offense to the moms out there ILY all). The only thing I can advice you is don't get/be jealous. You'll be just giving a favor to your...

6 Jul 10

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help

aneesheam @aneesheam (30) 6 Jul 10

please help. there are two brothers courting me at the same time. i really dont know what to do. they are not that close so they dont know that both of them is courting me. now, im afraid to go out with even one of them......

problem

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dorx88 Tell both of them the truth. If you're avoiding the situation where both of them will fight (or anything of some sort), then you will really get into trouble if you hide it. If it's one thing the we hate (or not comfortable with ... ) is surprises. Believe...

6 Jul 10

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guitar

chrisbboy @chrisbboy (27) • Estonia 24 Jun 10

Hello there! I'm just asking: How do you master the guitar? Or how do you get to play it really well? I'm a beginner and any helpful tips/tricks would help me!

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dorx88 It depends on what type of guitarist do you want to be? If you want to be the "shredder" type, then do some finger building exercises at least 40 minutes a day until your finger and arm muscles develop (enough to avoid cramps, etc.). If you want to be...

6 Jul 10

Would you accept money from a stranger?

Porcospino @Porcospino (31365) • Denmark 6 Jul 10

Some time ago I was at a busstop and a stranger came up to me and and tried to give me 100 kr (about $15) I told him that I didn't want the money. It is possible that he was just trying to do a good deed, but the situation made me...

accept money from a stranger

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dorx88 Hmmm it depends on the situation and how he/she looks like ^^ If the stranger looks like and talks like a professional, I'll accept the money ^^ if not I'd still accept the money and make a run for it. *kidding* XD

6 Jul 10

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How much risk is there when using internet in a Wi-Fi Zone?

cartrightGIS @cartrightGIS (243) • Philippines 5 Jul 10

Is it really risky using internet in a Wi-Fi Zone? What are the risks waiting for a computer that's been used inside a Wi-Fi Zone? Thanks and happy mylotting!

computer

internet

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dorx88 It' dangerous both for the host and the client. One technique that Hackers use is Wi-fi hopping. They move in different places so that their IP won't be recognized. It's also dangerous for the host if its security is weak. The college I attended is a...

6 Jul 10

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when it gets right down to it, Do you consider doing something illegal?

cartrightGIS @cartrightGIS (243) • Philippines 6 Jul 10

Hi folks, Our shop was mugged this afternoon and I felt so bad about it, but later on, I just prayed and ask for safety next time. And as I walk my way home, i got a thought that made me curious, "Why do some people steal when...

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dorx88 Sorry about what happened man :( If it's about the topic: If really needed, I'll consider doing something illegal as long as It wouldn't hurt someone in any way (I don't think that something really exists) ... BUT ONLY if I really need to do so (like...

6 Jul 10

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Linkin park song

jothimani @jothimani (184) • India 5 Jul 10

I'm the fan of linkin park. All songs are good. my favorite one is Breaking the habit..its nice to hear. whats your favorite? did you hear this song before?

linkin park

music

songs

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dorx88 I've been a fan of Linkin Park since the first time I watched their video "One Step Closer". It's been years already and they're still rocki'n. Most of my favorites are from their first album "Hybrid Theory". I like their song "Pushing Me Away" but my most...

6 Jul 10

Free site hosting

leo2050 @leo2050 (347) • India 6 Jul 10

Guys, i need to have a free hosting site on which i can get a free domain and can have a free website hosting and it must be adsense ready. So friends do you know any network that provides free hosting?

website hosting

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dorx88 You can host it yourself BUT you really have to pay for the domain name. I know a hosting site that charges cheap. Try to visit godaddy.com you can have unlimited bandwidth and storage capacity for only $15/month.You can host other sites (since you already...

6 Jul 10

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Best approach to learn programming

1anurag1 @1anurag1 (3576) • India 4 Jul 10

Best approach to learn programming There are number of possible ways of learning any thing. But when we talk about programming. There is a need to learn in a combination. Yes the combination of theory and practical both. Because...

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dorx88 During my college, they only taught us C++ (which I think the quickest to learn and practice on ...) to develop logic and programming skills. I only have few in my "arsenal" as of today but I'm still studying other languages to meet clients' requirements....

5 Jul 10

what is the best way to earn money online?

sapphire2127 @sapphire2127 (46) • Philippines 5 Jul 10

with Liberty reserve

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dorx88 Try looking for sites that with "bux" as a suffix (usually PTC) and refer many people as possible. I know someone who earns $50/day doing nothing (thanks to the referrals). I also tried it but I had a hard time looking for referrals because people think that...

5 Jul 10