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CSS Media Dynamic Screen Sizes Print
Written by Chris Gountanis   

CSS Media Dynamic Screen SizesIncreasingly, web-enabled devices are capable of determining their orientation; that is, they can report data indicating changes to their orientation with relation to the pull of gravity. In particular, hand-held devices such as mobile phones can use this information to automatically rotate the display to remain upright, presenting a wide-screen view of the web content when the device is rotated so that its width is greater than its height.

There are two ways to deal with orientation information in Gecko. The first is the orientation media query. This lets content adjust its layout using CSS, based on whether the device is in landscape mode (that is, its width is greater than its height) or portrait mode (its height is greater than its width).

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 15:15
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Android 2.1 Platform Print
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Android Platform    Development InformationAndroid 2.1 is a minor platform release deployable to Android-powered handsets starting in January 2010. This release includes new API changes and bug fixes. For information on changes, see the Framework API section. For developers, the Android 2.1 platform is available as a downloadable component for the Android SDK. The downloadable platform includes a fully compliant Android library and system image, as well as a set of emulator skins, sample applications, and more. The downloadable platform includes no external libraries. To get started developing or testing against the Android 2.1 platform, use the Android SDK and AVD Manager tool to download the platform into your SDK. For more information, see Adding SDK Components. Android 2.1 does not add significant user features, see the Android 2.0 Platform Highlights document for the latest user features.

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 15:27
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The IT Crowd Print
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The IT Crowd

The IT Crowd is set in the offices of Reynholm Industries, a fictional British corporation in central London. It focuses on the shenanigans of the three-strong IT support team located in a dingy, untidy and unkempt basement – a stark contrast to the shining modern architecture and stunning London views enjoyed by the rest of the organisation. The obscurity surrounding what the company does serves as a running gag throughout the series – all that is known is that the company bought and sold ITV  (a fact which Denholm Reynholm forgot completely), and once made part-year profits of "eighteen hundred billion, billion". The team consists of what Douglas Reynholm describes as "a dynamic go-getter (Jen), a genius  (Moss) and a man from Ireland (Roy)".

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 15:23
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Personal Values Development Print
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Personal Values DevelopmentValues are deeply held beliefs that path our daily decisions.  Living by these values personally and professional can stabilize your life in many ways. Reduced stress and respect by others for staying your path will be achieved. Overall this will improve your daily life personally and professionally. Developed values can change over time. Having an open mind and allowing new life lessons to penetrate your mind can alter these rule sets. This will allow you to be an adaptable person with the capability for change. The only down side to this change is many quick changes to the facts being presented to you on a daily basis from friends, media and advertisements.  The term "values" means different things in many different contexts.  It is pretty obvious that it is not clear to everyone what the term "values" means.  These terms can have different meanings to different people. Having a clear set of personal values will help us build the credibility and trust that facilitate leadership.  The most challenging times for leaders are times when they must lead others into unchartered territory, leading innovation, and managing challenges as they arise. 

Last Updated on Friday, 12 December 2008 14:20
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CentOS NetInstall 5.4 Print
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CentOS NetInstall 5.4A CentOS Net Install (CentOS NetInstall) is basically installing from a very small downloaded ISO image which downloads the needed files to complete the full operating system installation on-the-fly. This documentation explains the process of installing CentOS 5.4 using the HTTP NetInstall method. This method is much faster for basic systems since you don't have to download 4-6 ISO files or one huge DVD based ISO just to get started. If you are installing many systems you may want to look into the stand-alone DVD as it will save time in the end.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 15:08
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VB.NET Loan Calculator Example using DataGridView Print
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Visual Studio VB.NET Mortgage Loan Calculator Example Project with Source CodeThis Mortgage (Loan) Calculator application was created in VB.NET using a Progress Bar and a Data Grid View control. I was tired of the multi-line text box formatting issues and decided to step is up a notch. I hope this helps a few beginner VB.NET coders or programming students advance beyond the basic requirements for output. The results of this loan payment calculator are for comparison purposes only. They will be a close approximation of actual loan repayments if available at the terms entered, from a financial institution. This is being provided for you to plan your next loan application. To use, enter values for the Loan Amount, Number of Months for Loan, and the Interest Rate optionand click the Calculate button. Clicking the Reset button will clear entered values.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 12:16
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