COMPUTER

mrripster: Why do people see computing as geeky but not geeky using the internet? To use the internet you use a computer right? Seems a bit ignorant to me. If you operate a computer to work on, or to do tasks you class as being geeky, but if your using the internet your not. WHAT? Computing is not geeky at all, its just stupid ignorant 80's … [Read more...] about Why do people see computing as geeky but not geeky using the internet?

Brent B: What is a good book to read if someone is wanting to advance past the basics of computing? I'm wanting to learn past the basics in computing but everything I try and read is a tad too advanced for now. Please help me! Answers and Views: Answer by CarlingIn this day and age there is no need to buy books on computer basics the web is … [Read more...] about What is a good book to read if someone is wanting to advance past the basics of computing?

theflash018: What other way can grid computing be used? I know it grid computing can be used for Financials transaction processing and medical diagnosis, but what can it be used for?? Answers and Views: Answer by JosephOne way it is already being used: rendering high-res graphics and videos for MMOG's so that end users can enjoy good graphics … [Read more...] about What other way can grid computing be used?

Aibhne: Whats the difference between Applied Computing and Computer Science? I'm just looking into college courses and came across these two. My guess was that Applied computing is more practical and computer science is more theoretical? Also if I was looking to veer towards games programming which would be a better choice? Thanks Answers and … [Read more...] about Whats the difference between Applied Computing and Computer Science?

LIFE HATER: what am i exactly computing when i take a dot product? 1. what am i exactly computing when i take a dot product between two vectors? 2. what am i exactly computing when i take the cross product of two vectors? Please, these may sound like very retarded questions, but I'd appreciate any sort of help. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about what am i exactly computing when i take a dot product?

bakersemail: How do I find a really good academic computing specialist? I'm looking for someone who could manage about 20 employees and run IT at a small college. Answers and Views: Answer by Kathy HAdvertise for a systems administrator. Preferably one with prior military service. Rank E-5 and above should have some supervising experience. … [Read more...] about How do I find a really good academic computing specialist?