FAQs

• How do I learn AppleScript?

  Probably the best approach to learning AppleScript is to buy one of the available AppleScript books or the Scripting Kit and work through the scripts in the book. Constantly fooling around with AppleScript also helps. Because Apple event an...

• What do I need to run AppleScript?

  You need at least a 68020 (a Mac II or LC, for example) to run AppleScript 1.1.

• What is AppleScript?

  AppleScript is a scripting language for the Macintosh. It is an English-like language that has been compared to batch files on PCs, but it is more like UNIX shell scripts in its power and flexibility.

• Are there copyright restrictions on the use of Python?

  Not really. You can do anything you want with the source, as long as you leave the copyrights in and display those copyrights in any documentation about Python that you produce. If you honor the copyright rules, it's OK to use Python for co...

• How does the Python version numbering scheme work?

  Python versions are numbered A.B.C or A.B. A is the major version number -- it is only incremented for really major changes in the language. B is the minor version number, incremented for less earth-shattering changes. C is the micro-level...

• What is Python good for?

  Python is a high-level general-purpose programming language that can be applied to many different classes of problems. The language comes with a large standard library that covers areas such as string processing (regular expressions, Uni...

• Why was Python created in the first place?

  I had extensive experience with implementing an interpreted language in the ABC group at CWI, and from working with this group I had learned a lot about language design. This is the origin of many Python features, including the use of inden...

• What is Python?

  Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language. It incorporates modules, exceptions, dynamic typing, very high level dynamic data types, and classes. Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It h...

• What are these messages about .DS_Store files?

  If you're using MacOS X, CVS may give you messages about ".DS_Store" files. These are used to keep track of window layouts, etc. To suppress these messages, just create a file in your home directory called ".cvsignore" and add a line of ".D...

• How do I update an existing copy of the source to the current version?

  As the common code changes, you might want to update your copy to contain the lastest version. To do that, use: cvs -q update Any changes will be merged into the files on your disk, and you should then be up-to-date with your own chan...

• How can I get the code for a particular release?

  CVS uses "tags" to make specific sets of content. We use these to mark the code for each release as we build it. To get the code for a release, you can ask for it with a command like this: cvs -d:pserver:[email protected]...

• How can I bring my copy of the JMRI code up to date?

  People contribute updates to the JMRI code almost every week. Your local copy doesn't get these changes until you ask for them, so that you've got something stable to work with. If you have an existing copy of the code and want to update it...

• How can I get my own copy of the JMRI code?

  To get a copy of the source for your own use, you can use "anonymous checkout". For a command line cvs client, make a new directory for the project, change to it, and tell CVS you exist with cvs -d:pserver:[email protected]....

• How do I get a copy of CVS?

  Many computers come with CVS installed, including Linux and MacOS X. If you're using Windows, you will need to install a CVS "client" program like WinCVS. A recent version can be downloaded from: http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/cvsgui/Wi...

• Do I have to change my domain if I get a new host?

  No. Provided that the domain is registered in your name (as it should be), you can simply update your namservers (from where you manage your domain names) to that of your new host.

• What are subdomains?

  Consider subdomains as an extension of your domain. For example, your site is www.example.com. A subdomain would be test.example.com, and another would be webhosting.example.com. Subdomains are usually treated as separate sites from the...

• What is Domain Parking?

  Domain parking lets you buy a domain and then have a 'coming soon' page on it. This is not needed - if a domain is not parked it will simply be iinaccessible to anyone. Most domain registrars provide this by default.

• How do I register a domain name?

  Registering a domain name is very easy. First you will have to make sure that the domain you want is available - using something called a WHOIS lookup at sites like Register.com or Whois Source you can make sure the domain you want is av...

• What is a domain name?

  A domain name is a word along with a TLD that uniquely identifies your website.

• How do I track how many hits my website gets?

  Hits - this simply refers to the number of 'elements' loaded on your site. If one page has five images in it, viewing that page once adds 6 hits (one page + five images). Impressions - the number of times all the pages on your site are seen...

• What do I need to do to put Flash on my website?

  Flash is a client side feature - it runs on the user's computer, not on your web host. As long as the user's browser has the correct plugin installed, it will run on their computer.

• What is virtual hosting?

  Also known as shared hosting, this form of web hosting should suffice for most everyone. Virtual hosting simple refers to the fact that your site is on one server, and that this server hosts mulitple sites. You are virtually shared - you...

• What is Web Hosting?

  Web hosting is the act of renting space and bandwidth through a company so that you may publish your web site online. You can either opt for free hosting that is usually supported with banners and pop ups, or may opt to get paid web host...

• What is an "IBL"?

  An "IBL" is an 'In Bound Link'. When a site links to yours, that link is called an IBL. The same thing as a BL (Backlink).

• What is "Anchor Text"?

  Anchor text is the text that you use within a html link.

• What's a Link Farm?

  A set of web pages that have been built for the sole purpose of increasing the number of incoming links to a web site. This is done in order to increase link popularity and search engine rankings. Link farms usually require a reciprocal...

• How come I get a different amount of links when I use www.example.com

  In the search engines eyes, these are two different domains and therefore have different amounts of sites linking to them. So you should 301 redirect one version to the other.

• Why don't all my links show up when I use the link: command?

  At this moment Google is only showing a sampling of the total links to you. As far as numbers, it is only important to remember it is a sampling and to just continue your link building strategy.

• Do you provide any kind of guarantee?

  With our Yearly Contract, we guarantee that your will have at least one first page position in the first 3 months after all changes are compete. Unfortunately, we can not offer such a guarantee with out One Time Optimization and Submission...

• Which search engines will my website be submitted to?

  We submit your web site to the top search engines � AltaVista, AOL Web Search, Ask Jeeves, Teoma, Google, HotBot, IWon, Lycos, MSN, NetScape Search, ODP , Yahoo! just to name a few. Then we also add your listing to the regional, industry sp...

• How long does it take to get my website "indexed" on the search engines?

  Each search engine is different. Generally, it takes anywhere from 2-12 weeks for search engines to index (spider) your site.

• Why is SEO so important?

  It is estimated that over 85% of people use the Internet to search for products or services with the intent of purchasing. SEO makes sure your website has all the necessary criteria to position high in search results. Without a ranking in t...

• What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

  Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of designing a website specifically for search engines with the goal of obtaining the highest possible rankings according to selected keywords.

• When should I use MultiPools?

  You can use MultiPools in one of two ways 1) for high availability in the event a database connection fails, or 2) for load balancing between JDBC connection pools. Because you can choose only one option, you need to determine the primary p...

• What is the "Connections Total" in the console?

  The connections total is a cumulative number that indicates how many connections were created during the existence of the pool. It is not the total number of connections currently in the connection pool. Connections get added when the conne...

• What happens when my database is restarted or becomes unreachable? Does my connection pool stick around?

  Yes. The pool is independent of its ability to communicate with to the DBMS. All connections in the connection pool may become defunct, but the connection pool still exists.

• When are JDBC connections returned to the connection pool?

  It depends on how the application obtains the connection. If the connection is obtained by an EJB or other application code in a way that the connection is part of a WebLogic-managed transaction (using a tx data source, the JTS driver, and...

• How can I avoid ResourceExceptions when sending more requests for database connections from the connection pool than are currently available?

  The fundamental problem is too few resources (database connections in the connection pool) for the work load. The correct response is to increase the maximum number of connections in the connection pool. Optimally designed applications only...

• Can I enable requests to a JDBC connection pool for a database connection to wait until a connection is available?

  Yes. You can set two JDBC connection pool properties to enable connection requests to wait for a connection: . ConnectionReserveTimeoutSeconds . HighestNumWaiters

• How should I set the connection pool's maximum size?

  In production environments, the best maximum pool size depends on the application and the system. A good starting point is to set the maximum pool size equal to the execute thread count. This allows each execute thread to get its own JDBC c...

• How should I set the connection pool initial size?

  In a production system, set the initial size equal to the maximum size. This will create all necessary JDBC connections at server start-up. The reason is that if initial number of connections is less than the maximum number of connection...

• Which is better: all-java (Type 4) drivers or native drivers (Type 2)?

  The advantages of Type 4 drivers are the same advantages of Java code, namely portability and safety. Since Java code runs within the Java Virtual Machine, it cannot crash the process. The traditional advantage of Type 2 native drivers h...

• When should I use a TxDataSource instead of a DataSource?

  "When to Enable Global Transactions in a Data Source" in the Administration Console Online Help. When you select Honor Global Transactions in the Administration Console, you create a JDBCTxDataSource in the config.xml file (the default). If...

• How can I enable Oracle Advanced Security encryption on the JDBC Oracle Thin driver with a WebLogic JDBC Connection Pool?

  Oracle Advanced Security encryption relies on features available through connection properties in the JDBC driver from Oracle. You can specify connection properties in a WebLogic JDBC connection pool in the Properties attribute. This attrib...

• Can I use the PointBase DBMS included with WebLogic Server for development or production?

  PointBase Server is an all-Java DBMS product included in the WebLogic Server distribution solely in support of WebLogic Server evaluation, either in the form of custom trial applications or through packaged sample applications provided with...

• Where are the sample and library files after installation?

  Sample and library files are copied to a sub-folder called "SamplesXXX" found in the folder where the main program is installed. The "XXX" will be the version number. To load a sample, choose Open... from the File menu, and locate the .M...

• Why is an MGF file needed that all imported images are converted to bitmaps?

  Since a GIF file only contains fixed images, saving the working file in the MGF file format allows you to retain all the object information contained in your animation. Therefore, a GIF file itself is less flexible. It's recommended that...

• How come the high quality zooming checkbox (HQ zooming) is not enabled on my machine?

  High quality zooming is not available on Windows 95/98. It is available on Windows NT4/2000/ME/XP.

• How to add a return in a Text object?

  Hold down the Shift key and press Enter when editing a text object.

• Can I copy objects from MotionGIF file A to file B?

  Yes. In just two steps, 1. In MotionGIF file A, select the objects you need to copy (hold down Ctrl for multi-selection), and press Ctrl+C, or choose Copy from the Edit menu. 2. Open file B by clicking the Open button on the toolbar or ch...