Jim Witche
I'm into my second year of college and told my advisor that I'd like to do computer science. I don't know what programming I want to do exactly yet. Now I'm on this course of calculus and I cannot pass Calc 2. Is there something more specific I can say that will not require past Calc 1? I'm thinking maybe web development if you do not need math for it, but what others are there?
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Well, i wouldn't say to become a comedian. I think becoming a comedian would be more difficult than programming, to be honest. However, you must understand that programming is a venture that uses mathematics. If you have trouble in doing a math course, look up more info about it to try and understand where a common link is between it and your current understanding of mathematics. If you feel that your current understanding of mathematics isn't strong enough, then go back and work at it till you feel you have a better grasp of it.
Programming is all problem solving. If you don' feel that you're strong enough in this, but still wish to continue, then push yourself to become better at it.
Since you're asking this question to begin with, i have reason to suspect that you haven't attempted to learn programming yet. With that assumption in mind, i'd like to point out that it would be better to start learning a bit of programming to begin with. Not as a class, but on your own time. Just starting out and seeing what it's like would be better than to say you want to do it, but don't know where to start. If you start learning a programming language (C, C++, Java, Python, etc) you'll learn some concepts that may help you better in learning mathematics. You may have something to compare, and contrast to as a result and that could better help you understand the concepts as a whole.
If you want, try learning a bit of HTML, and then Javascript if you want to see how web development is. You can learn these things at any time you want really. No classes can really tell you to start or to finish, but rather the fact is that you choose when to start and finish. If you feel that you need a class to help encourage you to start, like say a reward like marks, then you can wait until then, but by prolonging it you won't know whether or not you want to do it until the time comes.
For those that wish to learn about some subjects, the Internet is a vast library that you can use to find what you're looking for. To find information, and learn about programming, is something that isn't too hard and a simple google search can yield many results.
Good luck,
~Barolb
Well, i wouldn't say to become a comedian. I think becoming a comedian would be more difficult than programming, to be honest. However, you must understand that programming is a venture that uses mathematics. If you have trouble in doing a math course, look up more info about it to try and understand where a common link is between it and your current understanding of mathematics. If you feel that your current understanding of mathematics isn't strong enough, then go back and work at it till you feel you have a better grasp of it.
Programming is all problem solving. If you don' feel that you're strong enough in this, but still wish to continue, then push yourself to become better at it.
Since you're asking this question to begin with, i have reason to suspect that you haven't attempted to learn programming yet. With that assumption in mind, i'd like to point out that it would be better to start learning a bit of programming to begin with. Not as a class, but on your own time. Just starting out and seeing what it's like would be better than to say you want to do it, but don't know where to start. If you start learning a programming language (C, C++, Java, Python, etc) you'll learn some concepts that may help you better in learning mathematics. You may have something to compare, and contrast to as a result and that could better help you understand the concepts as a whole.
If you want, try learning a bit of HTML, and then Javascript if you want to see how web development is. You can learn these things at any time you want really. No classes can really tell you to start or to finish, but rather the fact is that you choose when to start and finish. If you feel that you need a class to help encourage you to start, like say a reward like marks, then you can wait until then, but by prolonging it you won't know whether or not you want to do it until the time comes.
For those that wish to learn about some subjects, the Internet is a vast library that you can use to find what you're looking for. To find information, and learn about programming, is something that isn't too hard and a simple google search can yield many results.
Good luck,
~Barolb
What is the name of the device that converts VHS tapes to DVD ?
elthe3rd
I've got at least 200 video tapes and someone told me there's a machine that can copy the info to disc. I'm not looking for a picture any clearer than the tape, but I'm moving toward using a DVD player more than a VCR. Do you know what it's called and about how much I should expect to pay?
Answer
You can do this with out a computer. I assume you want these on DVD to watch later. The other answers assume you have a computer with a decent hard drive capacity and enough horse power to handle the complex task of digitizing video.
The basic concept is to convert the analog medium (VHS) to digital media (DVD, or data on a hard drive). A capture card works, but it was pain to me to use it (I had one).
The easiest solution is to use a DVD recorder that has a VCR built in to it. These are designed to copy VHS tapes onto DVD and run anywhere from $150 and up. You can also get a DVD recorder with out the VCR built in and run the VCR in to the input on the DVD recorder and record to DVD that way.
Another option is to use a digital camcorder (i.e. MiniDV) with either "analog pass through" or "analog in" to record from the VHS onto digital tape. Then record this onto DVD using a DVD recorder either on a computer (with out a capture card) or a stand alone recorder (see above). If you don't have or want a digital camcorder, then this is not a good option.
You might even be able to get a friend (who owns a DVD recorder) to help you out. Then you won't have to buy anything.
You can do this with out a computer. I assume you want these on DVD to watch later. The other answers assume you have a computer with a decent hard drive capacity and enough horse power to handle the complex task of digitizing video.
The basic concept is to convert the analog medium (VHS) to digital media (DVD, or data on a hard drive). A capture card works, but it was pain to me to use it (I had one).
The easiest solution is to use a DVD recorder that has a VCR built in to it. These are designed to copy VHS tapes onto DVD and run anywhere from $150 and up. You can also get a DVD recorder with out the VCR built in and run the VCR in to the input on the DVD recorder and record to DVD that way.
Another option is to use a digital camcorder (i.e. MiniDV) with either "analog pass through" or "analog in" to record from the VHS onto digital tape. Then record this onto DVD using a DVD recorder either on a computer (with out a capture card) or a stand alone recorder (see above). If you don't have or want a digital camcorder, then this is not a good option.
You might even be able to get a friend (who owns a DVD recorder) to help you out. Then you won't have to buy anything.
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