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  Re: awk vs. perl for simple tasks
 
(...) check whether the file size has changed, which, although gross in theory, is perfectly fine in practice if there aren't a zillion copies of it running. Dunno how many Unix implementations have file-change events/signals like NT does, but I'd (...) (25 years ago, 19-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
(...) Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for!!! (25 years ago, 19-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: awk vs. perl for simple tasks
 
(...) It just occurred to me how useful a live tail util would be. How would you implement one in Perl? Would the one at PPT (1) be the one to check out? Cheers, - jsproat 1. (URL) Jeremy H. Sproat <jsproat@geocities.com> (URL) the Force be with (...) (25 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
If you don't mind using javascript here are a few random text generators that I found. Each page includes an example, has the script, and how to install it. Hope this helps. This one pops up a random text in the form of a javascript alert when the (...) (25 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  vmware 1.0 for linux is cool
 
Well, I'm a half day into my 30 day trial of vmware for Linux and I'm almost certain I'll be buying a full version of it. In fact, I am certain I will for work, since it will allow me to run Linux full-time as my OS to work in and still allow me to (...) (25 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Oh, I wouldn't bother with Wingate, although it is a decent enough package for two computers. If I do it I'll either use MS Proxy for NT Server (practicaly since I would be doing hands-on stuff that might help me with the Proxy class should I (...) (25 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Don't bother with a proxy server - it's too much bother - I messed around with Wingate and everything needed special settings. The solution is a gateway - I use SyGate, basically all machines running through the gateway on a single machine can (...) (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Quick physics question
 
(...) Well PV = nRT only applies to an ideal gas - it just doesn't happen in real life - there is another equation for a real gas which escapes me right now. R = 8.31 the gas constant. (...) Dunno about that. (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
(...) Actually, I do use AOL, but not for my websites. Those are on Geocities, whihc does not support crons. :( But thanks for the info (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
My guess is this won't work for Ed as he uses AOL. Not to mention the fact that many places won't let you submit cron jobs. (...) (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Yeah, I hear you. I'm not too worried, tho. I have ghost images of all my important PC's. (...) Oh, I don't have that many at home. I have that many at work. I only have 4 at home. Couldn't have more than 5 without running a proxy server, (...) (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Are you sure about what you're running? They purposely don't release the source code, under the explanation that they want to keep the analysis pure. Although I'd be inclined to trust them since they're at a university reputed for good (...) (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Steve (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
(...) What about using SSI[1] or something like that to include a file with the quote, and then update the file one an hour with a cron job? You could also let the cron job put together the actual page people download if you don't want to use SSI. (...) (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Random text on a website
 
I have a file of quotes (an HTML Table) that I want to use on one of my webpages. However, I want only one quote to display randomly when a page is accessed. Anyone have a Java or other applet for this they could share? (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Quick physics question
 
(...) Eventually you will get a plasma, composed of neucleii and some electrons. At that point it's not really relevant to talk about compounds, what you have is basically soup. From memory you can't dissociate most simple molecules before they (...) (25 years ago, 16-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  SETI@Home?
 
So is anyone else participating in the SETI@Home program? I have 5 computers running it right now. Will probably have it running on another 8 or 10 soon. (URL) Lego Shop at Home: 800-835-4386 (USA) / 800-267-5346 (Canada) www.lugnet.com/news/ - A (...) (25 years ago, 15-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Quick physics question
 
Hey all, Just a quick question, or series of questions, but it'll keep me up all night if I don't find the answer. :-, If you take a sealed container with nothing but pure water, and you heated it enough -- assuming the container withstands the heat (...) (25 years ago, 15-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: awk vs. perl for simple tasks
 
(...) Awww, it's not _that_ much longer in perl: perl -alne 'print $F[3]' although it certainly doesn't roll off the tongue quite as nicely. (...) Can't columns be grabbed easily in Scheme/Lisp? --Todd (25 years ago, 15-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: awk vs. perl for simple tasks
 
(...) That's in reference to the awk idiom: awk '{ print $4 }' which is much longer to do in perl. I personally use this as a shell command inside Emacs all the time. I'm not good at perl one-liners. -Tim (25 years ago, 15-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)


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