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Q: I got this error when compiling with Microsoft's C++ compiler:  fatal error C1001: INTERNAL COMPILER
ERROR
A: Simple type can cause this.  More...

Q: What is the difference between a structure and a class in C++.
A: Classes DEFAULT to having private members. More...

Q: I want to right-click on a DLL or OCX and register/unregister it.
A:  Merge this file with your registry: RightClickRegister.reg

Q: I get error error:
    C2664: 'SetStatus' : cannot convert parameter 2 from 'const int' to 'RT_STATUSFLAGS' 
    Conversion to enumeration type requires an explicit cast

    How do I do bit wise operations on enums?
A: You can use operator overloads to get it to work.  More...

Q: What's a simple way to block banner & pop up ads?
A:  Add the offending site to your hosts file.  More...

Q: What is the Windows Address Book, and how can I use it in a program?
A. The Windows Address Book (WAB) is a program that is included with Windows 98 and later to manage your contacts.  Outlook Express uses this for all your e-mail addresses.  More...

Q: What is the Silly Window Syndrome?
A: "A stable pattern of small incremental window movements resulting in extremely poor TCP performance.” It occurs when a sending TCP foolishly decides to send tiny data segments because the receiving TCP advances its Window by a tiny amount, although both sender and receiver have a large total buffer space available.  Since first encountered by a Professor on acid, it has generated a great deal of press and seems to be a favorite buzzword of many armchair Internet experts.

Q: What does "ripping" mean?
A: Used to refer to directly reading the digital data from an audio CD.  More...

Q: What is a "nybble"?
A:  Four bits; one hex digit; a half-byte.  More...


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