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A portable alternative for BLOBs

Binary large objects BLOBs, such as images or sound clips, challenge database developers because each database handles them differently. This solution for PHP/PostgreSQL will work with other databases too.Storing binary large objects BLOBs in a database is a common requirement. Unfortunately, the SQL92 standard doesn’t define any suitable data type...

Tags: Databases, Alexandre Pereira Calsavara, large object, PostgreSQL, BLOBS, database, BLOB

Technical articles 2002-09-03

Blobs 2.05a (Windows)

Blobs is our own rendition of Peg Solitaire. The object of the game here is simple ... as you jump Blobs over each other, the Blob that you jumped disappears. To complete a level and advance, just end up with only 1 Blob left on the board. Sounds simple enough...

Tags: Webmaster, NCBuy, Blobs, Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Games, Operating Systems, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Software, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2004-09-02

Blobs Peg Solitaire 2.052 (Windows)

Blobs is our own rendition of Peg Solitaire and HiQ, popular thinking games similar to Chinese Checkers. The object of the game here is simple: as you jump blobs over each other, the blob that you jumped disappears. To complete a level and advance, you have to end up with...

Tags: NCBuy, Blobs, Games, Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2006-07-21

Non-free "blobs" in the Linux kernel?

Jack Wallen comments on the debate that's broken out about the use of proprietary "blobs" in the "free" Linux kernel. How much "free" deserves the seal of approval from the Free Software Foundation? Does the expectation of 100-percent free software make sense? by Jack Wallen

Tags: Distribution, Free Software Foundation, Linux Kernel, Kernel, Blobs, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen

Blog posts 2008-12-01

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Slimy Blobs 1.0 (Windows)

Split and repel red, green, blue, and purple blobs in this combined action, strategy, and puzzle game. The action lies in the constant defense of the gun tower by splitting and repelling the attacking blobs. The strategic/puzzle aspects arise since the player has to anticipate the long-term effects of actions...

Tags: Action, Igelkotte Software, Games, Microsoft Windows, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2003-10-02

Non-free "blobs" in the Linux kernel?

You missed a major pointThe real reason that "non-free" binary blobs in the kernel are such a bad idea is that there is no way to change, improve, or *fix* them (aside from going to some corporation on bended knee and begging "Pretty, pretty please with sugar on top?).The machine...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Linux kernel, NVidia Corp., kernel, Free Software, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-12-01

Monitor with green and purple blobs

I was using my eMac (which has a built-in monitor) when suddenly it went POP! and shut off. I suspect it may have overheated as I had been using it for a few days with a Zalman slow fan mod, there were no warning signs though. I took...

Tags: CRT, monitor, eMac, jonny_morrisuk@..., hardware, board

Q&A 2006-04-21

AVS Blobs Screensaver 1.0.1.1 (Windows)

AVS Blobs Screensaver helps you relax. Magic bubbles is a perfect remedy to plunge into calm atmosphere and forget about stress and worries. Developed in 3D, bright, colorful and originally designed, our screensavers will give you a lot of exciting emotions. A special feature makes possible to enrich the screensaver...

Tags: Screensaver, Online Media Technologies, Magic Bubble, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-08-28

Blobs 4.0.1 (Mac)

A puzzle-game with lots of pretty graphics and effects. You place colored blobs on the playing field and by combining them correctly you can make them pop away. The game is actually quite hard to explain, but don't despair, there's an in game tutorial. # High-resolution pretty graphics # Three...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Graphics, Lost Minds, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2003-07-10

Utilize ADO.NET and C# to work with BLOB data

While working on a project that involved storing and retrieving data with SQL Server, Tony Patton encountered a new twist: dealing with BLOBs. Find out how he used ADO.NET to access and store BLOBs. Storing and retrieving data with Microsoft SQL Server is a common task associated with...

Tags: Tony Patton, .NET Newsletter, FileStream, TechRepublic Inc., Database, Microsoft ADO.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Data, Server, C#, BLOB, SqlDataReader, sConn, SqlConnection, SqlCommand, Databases, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware

Technical articles 2005-07-01

PrimeBase Media Cache Manager 4.2.10 (Mac)

What is the PrimeBase Media Cache Manager? Very often a Web application stores images and binary data in a database using BLOBs binary large objects. Upon request the Web application retrieves these BLOBs from the database and delivers them to the client. If the web application is successful...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Database Server, Media, Web Application, BLOB, Cloud Computing, Databases, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware

Software downloads 2002-10-01

Job insecurity? Prepare yourself with these strategies

A recent survey conducted by Forrester Research, Inc. statesthat companies are less likely to outsource their database administration thanany other IT functionality. Does that make you sleep better at night?Personally, my contacts in the industry continue to talk about cut backs andoutsourcing at all levels, and everyone's opinion seems to...

Tags: database, job, Ramon Padilla Jr., strategy

Technical articles 2004-12-02

Utilize ADO.NET and C# to work with BLOB data

Storing and retrieving data with MicrosoftSQL Server is a common task associated with most applications. On apast project, I was presented with a new twist on thisinteraction: large data types or BLOBs. The project entailedstoring and retrieving Microsoft Word documents and image files.This article covers the backend aspect of the...

Tags: BLOB, Reading BLOB, Tony Patton, Reading BLOB data, FileStream, Microsoft ADO.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, C#, SqlDataReader

Technical articles 2005-07-01

Bravo Reader 2.1.2 (Windows)

Bravo Reader is a secure and safe way to install Series software and cannot override iSeries security in any way. As with all Symtrax products, a valid iSeries login is required to install Bravo Reader. Additionally, Bravo Reader notifies you if you are attempting to overwrite existing objects on the...

Tags: IBM iSeries, Microsoft Windows, Symtrax, Bravo Reader, Servers, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-06-20

EasyCompare 1.0.2 (Mac)

EasyCompare the fastest way for comparing texts, two blobs or two images. Every application that has a critical need of speed should use EasyCompare: Compare blobs in triggers,Interpreted running mode, etc... This plug-in for 4th Dimension compares two texts, two blobs or two pictures avoid blobing pictures. EasyCompare is faster...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Picture, OSMOSE EDITEUR, EasyCompare 1.0.2

Software downloads 2004-09-07

EasyCompare 1.0.3 (Mac)

EasyCompare the fastest way for comparing texts, two blobs or two images. Every application that has a critical need of speed should use EasyCompare: Compare blobs in triggers,Interpreted running mode, etc... This plug-in for 4th Dimension compares two texts, two blobs or two pictures avoid blobing pictures. EasyCompare is faster...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Picture, OSMOSE EDITEUR, EasyCompare 1.0.3

Software downloads 2008-12-13

ObjectTools 1.64 (Mac)

ObjectTools is an all-purpose tool which solves or simplifies many common problems faced by 4D developers. ObjectTools eliminates the limitations of 4D BLOBs and adds many new features not available with BLOBs. Using ObjectTools, 4D developers can: Store and retrieve any 4D data type (except for 2D arrays) by name...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Object, Victory-Heart Productions, ObjectTools, Ooa/Ood/Oop, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2001-12-10

ObjectTools 2.0.1 (Windows)

ObjectTools is an all-purpose tool which solves or simplifies many common problems faced by 4D developers. ObjectTools eliminates the limitations of 4D BLOBs and adds many new features not available with BLOBs. Using ObjectTools, 4D developers can: Store and retrieve any 4D data type (except for 2D arrays) by name...

Tags: Array, Object, Victory-Heart Productions, ObjectTools, Ooa/Ood/Oop, Microsoft Windows, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2005-08-17

EasyCompare 1.0.2 (Windows)

EasyCompare the fastest way for comparing texts, two blobs or two images. Every application that has a critical need of speed should use EasyCompare to: Compare blobs in triggers, Interpret running mode, etc... This plug-in for 4th Dimension compares two texts, two blobs or two pictures avoid blobing pictures. EasyCompare...

Tags: Picture, OSMOSE EDITEUR, EasyCompare 1.0.2, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2004-09-07

MacPuyo 1.5 (Mac)

MacPuyo is a puzzle/arcade game similar to Tetris and other "falling-object" games. The goal is to position the falling blobs so the blobs of the same color are touching. When you form a group of four or more, they will disappear. This will increase your score in the single player...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Liquid Metal Software, MacPuyo, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2001-04-02