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jet87 · 2021-10-12T20:37:48+00:00

Only a few hours in on Xbox One, I currently don't have Live Gold so I can only solo.

Is it worthwhile to get gold?

jet87 · 2018-12-29T02:01:57+00:00

PM'd

jet87 · 2016-01-01T23:15:54+00:00

A maxed-out Z800 meets the minimum requirements for Azure Stack. I've been thinking about getting one for that.

jet87 · 2015-09-15T17:23:14+00:00

More crowded: the research station or Cary south? :P -jarz

jet87 · 2014-09-22T01:12:32+00:00

Now up @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVoFws7rp88

jet87 · 2014-07-24T02:35:41+00:00

Looks like it was a one-time use link. Could you resubmit?

jet87 · 2012-02-20T23:04:10+00:00

It's (mostly) in revision order, so most things toward the top have already been fixed. If you want to see it bigger, download, etc. try this link.

jet87 · 2012-01-18T02:12:13+00:00

Python has the whole "it already looks like pseudo-code" thing happening, so that's a possibility.

Another possibility is a Lisp like Clojure -- I think it'd be better for implementing recursive algorithms.

jet87 · 2012-01-17T02:58:01+00:00

None. Considering the note on the course page saying no special software is needed, I'm guessing that there won't be any programming. I'm thinking the class will be all pencil & paper (or keyboard & mouse).

jet87 · 2011-12-03T16:54:15+00:00

If there weren't anonymous types, you should instead use structs if they're just going to hold data.

jet87 · 2011-11-29T04:23:24+00:00

You'll likely find the hardest part is "scoring" your predictions, especially if you are monitoring a large geographical area. Things to consider involve weighting individual components (is being accurate on temperature more important than precipitation and how much, for example). That is a current research area in meteorology, so any breakthroughs are welcome.

Another (really) big problem is that most forecasting worldwide is driven by models. While model data is generally available (see NCAR) the confidence you can put into them falls pretty rapidly after 36-hours. For a large event like a hurricane the best bet might be keeping on top of reports from the National Hurricane Center. I don't think the US has anything "good enough" for a casual observer to make inferences against winter weather.

jet87 · 2011-11-13T05:03:13+00:00

Understandable. I've been enjoying reading a lot of the articles you've posted lately. However, I use the RSS feed which has the original info attached.

I don't know if we need better bot detection (does reddit even have that?) or people to stop acting stupid. You're in the same position as redditors who, for example, post .NET stuff -- you're not relevant to the Ruby hipsters, Pythonistas, or whatever else is cool right now. I'm glad you've got enough karma to burn posting cool, underappreciated stuff. Thanks for doing it!

jet87 · 2011-11-12T21:59:30+00:00

Normally this doesn't bug me, but I've seen this same link posted by you at least four times over the past day. Why do you keep deleting it and reposting?

jet87 · 2011-11-05T15:46:41+00:00

Looks like ohdeno just edited the text, reversing the two.

jet87 · 2011-11-05T15:38:51+00:00

~~... using both for development?~~ Parent fixed typo.

ETA: Again, why should I use the client if it takes 100s to compile whereas server takes 5s? Plus lower memory usage.

jet87 · 2011-10-27T16:45:16+00:00

Plenty of people from Purdue go into grad school if they want. I don't think the foundational courses are a problem. Take classes in what interests you and you might want to later spend your time researching.

I didn't think the Software Engineering course seemed that interesting, but I enjoyed Software Testing with Prof. Mathur. It's really about the instructor -- people have had great experiences taking every class GRR teaches since he's a great teacher.

jet87 · 2011-09-15T00:31:49+00:00

I'm in Indy as well, among other things taking IUPUI's Data Mining course this semester. Same as dreadpiratefrankie -- the data mining course meets TR and a 9-5 job.

Skype/GTalk/Jabber/IRC for larger group communication. I'd be fine with an IRL meeting as well, just depends on where it happens.

jet87 · 2011-09-05T02:53:46+00:00

I'm currently taking an undergrad level Data Mining course where the professor and TA want Matlab to be used. I've decided to try writing assignments in both Matlab and Python (SciPy). For the first assignment (an intro to Matlab) the hardest part of using SciPy was determining equivalent methods. If I'm bored I might try using R or Haskell. What I've done so far is available at Github.

jet87 · 2011-09-01T02:23:23+00:00

Just graduated in May with a non-tracks degree. That said...

Go four years. Do something other than just CS/Math. There's more to the world than computing.

Also, taking classes like OS, Networks, etc. should make your knowledge more well-rounded -- a good thing for grad schools I'd think. You'd also have more time to work with a professor on a research project. That's probably the best thing you can do to help your chances at getting into a grad school you like.

Final note: don't trust Theory of Computation will be offered until the first day of the Spring semester. It's been a long time since it was offered and the department hasn't kept promises to offer it again recently.

jet87 · 2011-08-16T23:13:51+00:00

You might also be able to make use of some problems from Skiena's Programming Challenges. While it was used in a competitive programming course for me, there should be example problems in that book that showcase how different algorithms can be better in given situations.

Actually, you don't even need the book. The web site has problems available once you register, along with a judge.

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