A dictionary

mjpliv · Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Nova Scotia

Have you ever come across a good cyberspeak dictionary? I think it would be helpfull to have a link to a good online glossary to cover all of the little questions that crop up when we talk about the big questions? I imagine there are many people who dont know what ASP, Perl or PHP are. And what about the definition of a HTTP server or a POP server?. And what the hell is WYSIWYG or a shebang line?

mjpliv · Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Nova Scotia

Maybe a link to something like this -

http://www.pcwebopedia.com/

eXcentra · Joined: 12 May 2004 Posts: 91

WYSIWYG stands for What You See Is What You Get.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Good 'ol Wikipedia Smile

mjpliv · Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Nova Scotia

I know that. It was a hypothetical question. The point was to demonstrate that some people, myself included, use technical terms without realizing that not everybody understands them. It would be nice to have a resource readily available for someone to look up an unfamiliar term.

But thanks for posting the answer to the WYSIWYG response. Everyboy benefits!

DCCS - The Apprentice · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 68 Location: DC

yeah, that's probably true. however that could be taken care of with good strong FAQ threads though. but for the most part, most people are posting in threads of a subject that would require you to know some of the technical speak. though, since I'm new to code, I don't know what a shebang line is Confused

. would it execute file williamhung.exe Wink

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mjpliv · Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Nova Scotia

The shebang line is the first line in a perl script. It tells the computers involved that it is a perl script and also where to find the perl programs and modules on the hosting servers.

Here is a typical, simple shebang line -

DCCS - The Apprentice · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 68 Location: DC

oh alright, gotcha. I have another question, only it won't apply or fit under the "suggestions" section. here's the question, and just reply by pm. Why is perl a usual discredited or scoffed at language? I know programmers who do indeed make fun of those who use it. it may just be a nerd thing, so I duno if you've heard of this or not. just curious if you had ever come across it.

mjpliv · Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Nova Scotia

I would assume that it is because it's not as "cool" as some of the other scripting languages. It is simply a lot of narrow minded people who prefer one discipline over another. Perl is a perfectly functional, easy to learn language.

Perhaps the C++ or PHP code writers are feeling a little superior. I personally have no time for elitists!

DCCS - The Apprentice · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 68 Location: DC

haha. I see. I assumed so. but let's not be too harsh on C++ now, I'm very interested in it Smile

Major Payne · Joined: 16 Jul 2004 Posts: 9 Location: MS

mjpliv · Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Nova Scotia

Thanks Major Payne!

Excellent resource - should be in everybody's favorites!