The Win32 WinMain Function
Every Windows program has to have a WinMain function, but you will probably only ever need one. Each Win32 project can use a cut’n'pasted version of this skeleton. (more…)
An Introduction to Adequate Cooling Methods
Computer cooling is a really advanced technology. Its purpose is to relieve heat from electronic components. There are many components in a computer that produce an enormous amount of heat during operation. These include components such as processors chipsets graphics cards power supply units hard drives and optical devices….
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Under My Skin
The world is about to become a much healthier place as hospitals begin to place small chips under the skins of their clients. The chip will link the client to a central database where the entire medical record of the patient can be read by the doctor prescribing treatment. This will be of practical use when a patient is unconscious and the doctor has no idea what is wrong. So the world will become healthier — but safer Maybe not….
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Coming to Terms: The SEVOCA Project
The Software Engineering Glossary department was started in 2003 to replace the outdated IEEE Standard 610.12-1990. Since then, the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Working Group on Vocabulary has assumed the role of developing and distributing software engineering vocabulary standards. In the final installment of the department, Annette D. Reilly describes the new standards effort as a bridge between the past and the future in software engineering glossaries. (more…)