Blog, page 55
page 55 of 80Continuing through the writing archive.
RPXnow and Windows live ID, problems signing out
Notes on why RPXnow users see scary Windows Live ID sign-out warnings, with the support thread that explains the gap.
Read postMexico
Rules for Mexico, a two-dice elimination game named after its highest roll of 2-1.
Read postLandmines
Rules for Landmines, a quarter-spinning shot game where empty cans pile up on the table as obstacles.
Read postKlondike
Rules for Klondike, a five-dice poker game from American frontier saloons where the dealer wins ties.
Read postKings Cup
Full rules for Kings Cup with every card assignment and a long list of house variations to mix in.
Read postJackpot
Rules for Jackpot, a medieval tavern dice game also called Dragon's Hoard, played on a board of nine numbered circles.
Read postCakePHP - Security.level
Why CakePHP was logging users out at random, and the Security.level setting that fixed the session regeneration.
Read postGet special folders with SHGetKnownFolderPath
A small Windows C++ sample that calls SHGetKnownFolderPath to find the right per-user spots for app data and logs under UAC.
Read postWhy dont we have free phones yet?
A rant on Canadian carrier monopolies and a thought experiment about a mesh-networked open phone with no cell towers.
Read postI never
Rules for I Never, the drinking word game where you find out way too much about your friends.
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