Java Program

Today, the ICT 12 class have commenced in learning more about the inner workings of the world of Java programming. We will be coding various programs as well as running them.

C++ Program

As a class, we have begun to probe into the world of C++ programming and will be doing multiple program codings and runs.

OLPC Response

This was the response from Nicholas Negroponte regarding my class' contribution the OLPC cause.

Dear Donor,

Thank you for participating in the One Laptop per Child "Give One Get One" program.

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Thanks again for your generous support, and welcome to the One Laptop per Child community!

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Computer Disassembly Project

In class, we had to disassemble an old computer. The name of the computer I had to disassemble was called Compaq Deskpro – Intel Pentium II with serial no. 6923 CNS2 B959 which was apparent outside of the computer case. The computer had obvious components like a floppy drive, CD, and network port. First I had to disassemble the computer and the top lid had to be removed for the internal components to be seen. Then, after doing so, everything else could be removed. The CPU contained two RAM sticks. However, in order to remove the floppy drive and CD-ROM, the front panel had to be taken off first. The CPU had no sound card, speaker, and cooling fins. Overall, this was a good way to probe into the internal aspect of a CPU and a beneficial hands-on learning experience.

Microsoft OfficeLive

This is a new service by Microsoft recently released yesterday, December 12th. Sign up is free and a Microsoft-type login, Windows Live ID, or Microsoft PassPort account is required. It is an interesting service because it allows for 1000+ documents to be saved online. They can be accessed from anywhere by using a web browser and work can be shared with others hassle-free. Files can also be opened and saved directly from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Try it out!

Digital Cameras

Christmas is nearing! Considering a camera for a gift? Need a camera to freeze all the holiday memories in time? Find out more information on various digital camera models to suite you.

Concert in the snow

Avril Lavigne's concert was on Sunday, December 2nd at Swangard Stadium set to start at 1:00 pm. It was free for the first 350 people who lined up for tickets at Best Buy. It was an unpleasant experience for me because of the fact that it was snowing quite heavily with snowflakes the size of toonies and Lavigne's tardiness did not help the situation. Anyway, I decided to go only because my friend had 10 tickets and wanted me to... I do not really fancy the type of music she sings, nor her as an artist. It was not what I thought it would be. Avril was not really performing like 'usual'? The lady who appeared on stage to inform spectators of Mrs. Whibley's lateness told us that she was a very "good performer". I beg to differ! I thought the performer would have worn more exciting outfits, but there were only three "costume" changes. The concert commenced with her in a jacket and then she took it off. After a few songs, she left and put on some mittens. Exited the stage again, and came back out with a scarf. I did like the colours (pink & black) of her attire, but I just thought she could have done more for the little seven year old girls sitting behind us and for the shivering fans standing right infront of the stage out of shelter. Everyone was cold. As well, it would have been nice to have seen her do a little more than walking/skipping/jumping. All she did was move from stage left to stage right, then back to the centre of the stage again. Also considering that she left us in the cold for about 50 minutes, give or take. The only things that lived up to my thoughts of the concert were her four dancers, her pink electric guitar, and the bright pink microphones. It was not all that horrid, despite the weather. I must confess, I only went to hear her sing live. To my surprise, her singing is the same as how you hear it on the radio/CD's. So, this experience was not too bad =) Plus, I dragged Cecilia along xP

~Pictures courtesy of Cecilia (since I did not bring a camera)