I don't think registerDefaults: is what you want at all. That sets default settings — what will be used if the user hasn't changed any settings. It won't override preferences. You …

howdy, I'm searching for recycled paper options for some green design projects. I've received samples from Neenah, Strathmore, etc. but I'd like to find more. Can anyone recomm…

monadnock does a nice very nice recycled sheet. $$$$.

I think the AIGA has info that will be very helpful to you. Also, try calling your local paper reps. They usually know what's new and cool.

FYI: http://www.aiga.org/

make sure you read the fine print descriptions for the paper you come across - many are a lot less environmentally friendly than others - if recycled is it recycled from pre or pos…

Does anyone know where I can get documentation for using Java with MySQL in OSX?

google.. first hit for "mysql java" http://www.developer.com/java/data/article.php/3417381 there's no difference in using the technology in OS X or Windows or Linux or anything. …

I know, I've read most of that stuff, but it all talks about installing java and mysql and how to proceed from there. I was wondering if there was any information on using the vers…

Quote: Originally Posted by jfredrickson I've dug into the terminal to get Java working, but I can't find any information on how to make it interact with the built-in mysql. …

Since when does MySQL come preinstalled with OS X? Did I miss something?

Like I said...if he has to ask....... Ok folks....move along. Nothing to see here.

Hello everyone, I'm about to start getting into programming. I had some Java lessons at school, so I thought I'd start off with that. So, are there any really good books to start o…

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveJobs Hello everyone, I'm about to start getting into programming. I had some Java lessons at school, so I thought I'd start off with that. So, a…

Xcode works as well if you don't want to spend upward of $200 to learn to program…

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveJobs And is XCode ok even in the long run or would Eclipse (or something else?) be a better choice? -- Or should I try to start getting going in…

If you're still in school, and future classes will be taught in Java, I would personally recommend sticking with Java...at least for awhile longer. IMHO, it is a real good idea to…

Steve, I'm coming from an academic standpoint. I'd say learn Scheme or LISP as a first language, because they are truly excellent, beautiful languages. After spending some time wit…

Hey everyone, thanks for all the answers. I'll specify my point of view by commenting on some of your remarks. I am no longer attending any kind of school, so I don't get any Java…

a few weeks have passed since the last post but i will still post for what it is worth... what language you want to learn depends on what you want to acheive. why do you want to l…

Quote: Originally Posted by phoenix78 what language you want to learn depends on what you want to acheive. why do you want to learn programming? with anything a person does in l…

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveJobs Other than this, which compiler should I use in order to get into Java? java sdk comes with javac. This is a good one. There is also…

yeah java is a good place to start.. it comes built into the OS? or do you have to install the developer packages yourself from the OS cd/dvd? lol.. i cant remember it has been age…

Cocoa/Objective-C. There's really no other option for great OS X apps. Sure, Java is popular, but you don't need to learn it as a first language. It's really something you learn la…

I've found the best way to learn a language and its API is to sit down and give yourself goals/projects to do. For example, work on writing a simple calculator or a really simple 2…