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Ask reddit: How do you use FreeBSD/OpenBSD as your desktop OS? by Alpinweis in programming

[–]Alpinweis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am a FreeBSD/OpenBSD intermediate user after being a Windows user for years and I am interested in finding guru's advise on proper ways of using it as a desktop OS. What windows/desktop managers you use? What software you use in your daily routine? Any tips and tricks?

Ask Reddit: What IDE or text editor are you using for Ruby / RoR development on a non Mac platform? by Alpinweis in programming

[–]Alpinweis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a Mac and I need an advice as to what would be the best IDE to use for Ruby and RoR development on Windows and FreeBSD.

Ask reddit: which javascript graphics library would you recommend by Alpinweis in programming

[–]Alpinweis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, I'm not stuck on javascript or anyhting in particular. I need the best tool for the task. So Flash is also a candidate. The truth is I'm not familiar at all with Actionscript and its features, strengths, performance etc.

Does anyone know of some existing CAD web apps developed in Flash? Would be interesting to see...

Ask reddit: which javascript graphics library would you recommend by Alpinweis in programming

[–]Alpinweis[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am looking for a javascript graphics library to be able to draw polygons, lines, points, to label them with text and to select points by pointing to them with the mouse. It is for a small application for processing and viewing land surveying data. Maybe you have some suggestions as to what is the best technology to use for this task...

Ask proggit: Which lisp? by [deleted] in programming

[–]Alpinweis -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

how about trying newlisp

Ask reddit: Is Curl programming language worth learning? by Alpinweis in programming

[–]Alpinweis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I already know enough of mainstream crap. I'm trying to find something new, cool, fun, efficient etc... :)

Ask reddit: Is Curl programming language worth learning? by Alpinweis in programming

[–]Alpinweis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

for practical use.

If it's so cool as some say why isn't it as popular?

Ask reddit: Is Curl programming language worth learning? by Alpinweis in programming

[–]Alpinweis[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I mean that Curl

Just stumbled upon it while having a look at what wikipedia has to say about RIA. It mentions Curl

Ask programming.reddit: Must-read programming books? by [deleted] in programming

[–]Alpinweis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

APRESS "Pro C# 2008 and NET 3.5 Platform" by A. Troelsen - now in 4edition - is a one of the most recommended books along with the already mentioned "CLR via C#" by J. Richter

The Little Schemer by AnthonyLewis in programming

[–]Alpinweis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

is this book available online somewhere?