In short, C++ is a hack of an object-oriented system. There are places where it's just broken (search the web for details). Debugging errors with templates is a nightmare. MacG33k…

Quote: Originally Posted by MacG33k Go to http://cocoadevcentral.com and read C tutorial. It gives you enough C to move on to ObjC. Whatever language you choose to learn, just…

I have had a seperate phone line for internet usage since dial-up, when I moved to my current home. As is, it is where I placed my DSL connection. I never used the microfilters b…

DSL is a very high frequency signal placed on the same pair as normal telephone service. The microfilters are there for two purposes: they prevent interference with the DSL signal…

Based on the original post, I doubt that the DSL has anything to do with the static. tooki

A bad phone line to a DSL modem will let some of the high frequency stuff radiate out, and since the issue is with cordless phones, that's what flashed on in my mind. I should als…

Quote: Originally Posted by ghporter 3andahalfeyed, tell me about your cordless phone. What frequency is it using? And what else do you ahve hooked up to your DSL modem? A …

Quote: Originally Posted by 3andahalfeyed Question 2: Should the jack that holds the phone line connected to the modem have a filter installed too? Even though it is the only on…

Answer 1: not a health hazard any more than an old refrigerator motor is a health hazard; it's all much too low a frequency to cause problems, just stray RF. Answer2: NOOOOOO! Th…

3andahalfeyed, Your cordless phone static may be due to other electronic interference in the vicinity of your DSL modem. For example, many cordless phones produce static when near…

Debating between the Apple Airport base station and one from LinkSys (WRT54GX) http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper Any comments?

If you want moddability/awesome features, get a Linksys WRT54GL, and install DD-WRT on it.

What is DD-WRT? Basically I have Cable internet and a 2 bedroom apartment with 3 computers... just need a decent wireless router. The Apple one is fine, but I'd like a cheaper solu…

From what I hear, the Airport doesn't have too great range. The Linksys would definitely be better in this regard. DD-WRT is basically 3rd-party firmware for the WRT54G series of …

Trygve, you really don't need the extra features DD-WRT offers, but you will notice more consistent, and typically better coverage with the Linksys router. Further, the WRT54GL al…

No one really "needs" them, but they're nice to have, and add value to the product.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomchu No one really "needs" them, but they're nice to have, and add value to the product. Let's say that one should not mess with functionality t…

Note that the latest WRT54G models have smaller RAM and NVRAM and may not run mods such as OpenWRT or DD-WRT. You might have more luck with the "SpeedBoost" models which have bigg…

One of the latest WRT54s even uses a completely different processor so NONE of the third party firmwares works on it. Be cautious when using such packages and KNOW YOUR HARDWARE. …

If you're using a supported model, along with a tested-and-compatible firmware image, then as long as you follow the easy instructions to the dot, you will not brick the router. T…

I must have been misinformed on the CPU versus RAM/FLASHRAM issue. Thanks for the correction.

No problem. It's easy to get the wrong information, since all of the hackers return their V5s as soon as they learn that they're V5s. :-P

With the DD-WRT can you enter unlimited port forwards? Can you also enter ranges? I'm using Sveasoft only for that reason so I would like to try out DD-WRT some day.

well as this initial poster doesn't want/need any of that extra functionality and simply wants a good router, I'd suggest the Linksys as well. I personally have the WRT54G and it'…

The place where I am setting it up is a 900 sqft apartment with brick walls (no wood construction in Europe). I know if the Apple Base Station does not provide full coverage, I can…