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Why did you use C++ instead of C, Java or whatever?

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ANSI C is a rather nasty choice because it lacks nice generic containers, clean stream abstractions, and even a basic string class. It seems that there are some who "ewww" at libferris because its coded in C++ but they can always just use gnome-vfs if language choice is their primary decision point. If you use a different library to access it then your best bet is to copy the existing plugin into a new dir and modify it to use your favourate library.
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Why did you use multiple control boxes instead of removable top panels?

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Three reasons: First, to save space, I was not originally designing all the top panels to be the same width. (In the final design, the Primary, Secondary, Assault, and Sarge panels all ended up being 12 inches wide, but this was more a matter of appearance than any practical decision). Secondly, I couldn't see an easy way to set up removable panels without two dangling cable ends with a connector.
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I can't use C++. Do you have a Java version?

Other Xerces-C++ Questions
Yes. The Xerces family of products also has a Java version. More information is available at: http://xml.apache.org/xerces2-j/index.html
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Can I develop a Java EE class library, in C# or VB, and use them in Java projects?

Frequently asked Questions about Mainsoft for Java EE
Yes. You can use Mainsoft for Java EE to create class libraries that can be used from Java development tools as regular Java class libraries. Read Developing a class library to be used in a Java IDE in the online help for details.
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Can I use the Java Development Kit instead of the Java Runtime Environment?

Conficio - frequently asked questions about Plan-B
Sun's Java Development Kit (JDK) does include the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), which includes the Java plug-in. You can use the JDK in place of the JRE. Make sure you activate the plug-in in the browser(s) you use.
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Can I use Java's built-in hashtable?

CS 241 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
clearly indicated in class, you may NOT use Java's hashtable class. The goal of this lab is for you to write your own hashtable class.
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What version of Java™ should I use?

HANDLE.NET FAQs
The client and server software need Java 1.4.2 (or higher). The servlets require the Java Servlet library which is available from Java.com in the Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE), or via downloading a servlet engine such as Apache Tomcat.
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When should I use an Java applet instead of AJAX?

blueprints: AJAX FAQ for the Java Developer
Applets provide a rich experience on the client side and there are many things they can do that an AJAX application cannot do, such as custom data streaming, graphic manipulation, threading, and advanced GUIs. While DHTML with the use of AJAX has been able to push the boundaries on what you can do on the client, there are some things that it just cannot do. The reason AJAX is so popular is that it only requires functionality built into the browser (namely DHTML and AJAX capabilities).
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Why should I use ASP-db instead of JavaScript, Java, HTML or ASP?

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JavaScript, Java, HTML and ASP are basic programming languages. There are no business functions in any of these languages. The bottom line distinction is that if your company runs on a set of business logics on the computer to conduct your business, you should use the most efficient computer tool to represent these logic. It is hard to justify programming from ground up and create a computer software development department within your company.
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Why do some universities use Modula-2 for teaching instead of C or C++?

Modula-2 FAQ
A1. Modula-2 is a type-safe language and its compilers will therefore catch many errors that otherwise show up only at run time. While professional programmers need to learn C++ because it is commonly used, it is important to begin a discipline of deliberate, engineered programming at the outset. Modula-2 is easier to write in, easier to read (it reads left to right) and easier to debug. It lends itself well to software engineering of very large projects.
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Why did you use words instead of descriptive sentences on the Gregorc Style Delineator?

Frequently Asked Questions on Style - Gregorc Associates
The decision was based upon three key points: (1) my interest in psychological domains/complexes and association theory, (2) the theories of semantic differentials and antinomies, and (3) a means of complementing my phenomenological research on the nature and functions of the mind. According to semanticists, different concepts and constructs are conveyed by shades of meanings of words.
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Is C++ a superset of C? Can I use a C++ compiler to compile C code?

Infrequently Asked Questions in comp.lang.c
C++ is a superset of something, we're not sure what. You can use a C++ compiler to compile C code, but the results may surprise you.
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Can I use malloc/free instead of new/delete in C++?

FAQ on C/C++/Unix by Roseanne Zhang, Java Programmer Certifi...
When you use malloc, you must use sizeof(class or struct), and skipped the entire class/struct initialization process. However, many struct/class in C++ is no longer fixed size, such as string. You will make your code venerable for segmentation error. If you use malloc/free, usually, you code will compile, but get runtime error. When you are in OO, you must think in OO.
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Can I use LessTif with C++ ?

LessTif Frequently Asked Questions
You sure can. There really are two ways. You can use it directly, or through one of the C++ wrappers for Motif. Much of this is discussed in the Motif FAQ which can be found at Ken Lee's website at http://www.rahul.net/~kenton Using LessTif directly with C++ prompts the question on how to use class member functions as callbacks.
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Do I need to know C++ before Java?

Java and C++ are meant for two different purposes. Of course they are two widely used OOPLs (Object Oriented Programming Languages). Knowing one is not a prerequisite to another. However, C is the prerequisite to both these language as these two use the same control structures of C.
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How to communicate between Java and C++?

FAQ on C/C++/Unix by Roseanne Zhang, Java Programmer Certifi...
Socket: you can pass any information from C/C++ to Java or Java to C/C++. However, if you want to call each other's method/function. You will find out you need to you need to marshal and unmarshal your methods by yourself. You're creating your own protocols. You'd be better off use CORBA. Corba is just for what you want, you use IDL to write your the function or methods, then compile it to C/C++ and Java to use.
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Why is Kannel written in C and not in Java?

Kannel: Open Source WAP and SMS Gateway
The Kannel team does not have a strong expertise in Java, so re-implementing Kannel in Java would require us to spend weeks learning the language well. The re-implementation work itself would also take some months. There is no point in doing this.
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Why do you not teach C++ or JAVA?

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Even though we have on staff several teachers who have computer science/programming backgrounds, we feel that these are not appropriate languages to teach the concepts of programming and have kids create a project on their own that they can be proud of. The software we use have been given numerous awards by educational technology magazines and are chosen as to their merit to teach programming.
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How can I interface to C / Java?

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Most Schemes support a so-called "foreign function interface" (FFI) to the native language (i.e. the language in which the Scheme interpreter/compiler was implemented). FFIs provide the following features: Calling native code from Scheme The most basic FFIs allow you to write functions/methods following certain conventions and then call these native functions/methods from Scheme.
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What is the difference between Java and C++?

Java Language FAQs
Java is a roubust and platform independent language which is used to develop business and internet applications. Function and class Templates. Java has Generics (which are simlar to Templates though not same) in version 5.0
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Why not use chlorine instead?

Water Filters, Purifiers, and Purification FAQ
Chlorine changes the tastes and odor of water. Chlorination can also produce harmful by-products called Trihalomethanes (THMs) which are linked to incidence of cancer. No, the UV unit will use about the same amount of energy as a 60 watt light bulb. It is a cost effective, natural way to increase water quality where microbiological contamination is present and to provide peace of mind where microbiological contamination is a greater risk.
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Why should I use a Mohel instead of a doctor?

Frequently Asked Questions - Emoil.com/Emohel.com
The mohel is a super-specialist, an expert at his profession, who probably possesses more experience at performing circumcisions than most doctors. A mohel may have the opportunity to perform more brisses in a month than some doctors do in an entire year. Doctors may be called away on medical emergencies and have to cancel their participation in your child's circumcision at the last minute.
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Why do you use a DTD instead of a schema?

MusicXML FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
When we started developing MusicXML, a DTD (Document Type Definition) was the only official W3C recommendation for defining an XML document. Since that time, XML Schemas have become an official W3C recommendation, and alternative schema languages like RELAX NG have also become available. W3C XML Schemas offer many benefits when using XML in electronic commerce and business database applications. For musical documents, though, the advantages are less compelling.
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Why do you use all these elements instead of attributes?

MusicXML FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
This is mainly a stylistic decision. Several XML books advise representing semantics in elements rather than attributes where possible. One advantage of doing this is that elements have structure, but attributes do not. If you find that what you are representing really has more than one part, you can create a hierarchical structure with an element. With attributes, you are limited to an unordered list.
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My browser doesn't support Java, why did you choose to use it so extensively ?

St. Andrews, Scotland - FAQ
We chose Java to implement the VR scenes because it does not require a plug-in down load (like QuickTime), and because the VR scenes are roughly a third to a half the size of comparable resolution QTVR scenes. Some of the VR scenes in this site are also available in QTVR by clicking on the icon on the right side-bar of a VR Tour page. We strongly suggest that you update to a version that does support Java and Java script.
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Why did you have a C-Section?

Anastasia Elise: Her Story
My doctor was not eager to do a C-section. As many of you know, there can be serious consequences to having a section, including the risk that every pregnancy thereafter may have to end in a slightly early birth. When it was obvious I was going into labor, my doctor asked me what I wanted to do: a vaginal birth, or a C-section? He was leaning toward a vaginal birth. However, I knew from previous conversations with doctors that a C-section would up Anastasia's chances of survival.
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C. How Did They Form?

silverchair.nu - Frequently Asked Questions
silverchair was originally called Innocent Criminals and also had a fourth member, Tobin Finnane. The group met at Ben's garage to play covers of Deep Purple, Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath and others. However, Tobin moved overseas, and the band became a trio. According to Daniel, the first time they practiced, it sounded really bad: "...but we thought it was good. It was really loud. Everything we had was on ten, and Ben was just smashing the shit out of his drums. I was just screaming.
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VII-C. Where did the name Alcor come from ?

CRYONICS − FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
The name came from Fred and Linda Chamberlain who co-founded Alcor in 1972. Alcor is a star in the handle of the Big Dipper which is paired with the larger, brighter star system known as Mizar. In ancient times the ability to distinguish Alcor from Mizar was a sign of great visual acuity. The Chamberlains wanted to convey the idea that persons who chose to use cryonics for life-extension are those who are very perceptive.
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edit] Why did you decide on C# and DirectX?

World Wind FAQ - World Wind Wiki
Since this is open-source, we encourage any OSX or GNU/Linux programmers to start a port and we will try our best to provide whatever resources we can towards the effort. There are some community resources at porting World Wind.
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c) How did you get here?

Jasper Littman Savile Row bespoke tailors
This will give you an indication of how busy he is. A respectable tailor with a number of clients will not be able to operate using public transport, as they would not be able to carry the suits, swatches etc. If he has invested in a car you can take him seriously. If he is using a helicopter he may be over charging!
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