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Hi to All,
I am just wondering if anybody would be interested in joining a real event where we could meet somewhere in europe (Geneva? quite central and well served by cheap low-fare flights).
We could meet for one weekend, for example, and the meeting could be focused to BXD: Blackstone Xda Developers!
the entrance ticket is quite obvious: the touch HD with a non-official ROM!
...ad maybe somebody could develop some nice apps for BT identification?
I post this thread here because i think it should be a targeted event, not a general public happening. I wonder if we could also get some support from HTC or some local media, for example to rent a meeting place. Maybe we could even make a few contests and share some acknowledgements, but these are just few ideas.
...Please post your opinions!
EDIT: for your information, the poll is "in clear" e.g clicking on the numbers you can see individual names...of course, it is not binding!
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Sounds good,
But XDA is going down words...
So don't think I'm in the mood to meet some haters here....
Still a good idea.
xmoo said:
Sounds good,
But XDA is going down words...
So don't think I'm in the mood to meet some haters here....
Still a good idea.
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Hi Xmoo,
we all have different opinions, i would be surprised if intelligent people would not understand each other point. I am not a moderator, but i didn't see any heavy personal offense - i know that some moderators are really very keen on that...
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Hi Xmoo,
we all have different opinions, i would be surprised if intelligent people would not understand each other point. I am not a moderator, but i didn't see any heavy personal offense - i know that some moderators are really very keen on that...
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Well it's nothign personal.
I'm talking bout the no share issue.
I'm talking bout the android issue.
I'm talking bout the issue that many rom coockers are planning to leave.
One of my best friends and a long time member of XDA is planning to leave.
He is also a moderator... so.....
But on topic.
I would wanna go tho.
Geneva sounds good. So we can also see the car show
i like the idea, and had you suggested it a few years back then it would probably have been a big hit, but id like to echo the words above, some moderators have serious issues on here, the site is beginning to lose its self and its consistancy the admins dont appear to take any notice and let their mods run riot, even members seem to demand everything and give nothing,
Ive stopped my donations for my own reasons, i doubt i will continue unless things improve, at the mo id would rather support the individual programer than the whole community which is shame.
Still its a nice idea, but poor timing im afraid.
xmoo said:
Well it's nothign personal.
I'm talking bout the no share issue.
I'm talking bout the android issue.
I'm talking bout the issue that many rom coockers are planning to leave.
One of my best friends and a long time member of XDA is planning to leave.
He is also a moderator... so.....
But on topic.
I would wanna go tho.
Geneva sounds good. So we can also see the car show
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Off Topic: XDA is a container, as well as a real-life event. We are all civilized persons, and i am sure we could format different opinions into a real and pacific confrontations.
On topic: unfortunately, during the car show you cannot find lodging in the radius of 50 km....and becomes quite expensive.
I don't want to make any advertisement, but check for prices on www.easyjet.com from your place to Geneva and you'll realize it is one of the cheapest places to reach in Europe! Maybe London or Amsterdam are alternatives...
dazza9075 said:
i like the idea, and had you suggested it a few years back then it would probably have been a big hit, but id like to echo the words above, some moderators have serious issues on here, the site is beginning to lose its self and its consistancy the admins dont appear to take any notice and let their mods run riot, even members seem to demand everything and give nothing,
Ive stopped my donations for my own reasons, i doubt i will continue unless things improve, at the mo id would rather support the individual programer than the whole community which is shame.
Still its a nice idea, but poor timing im afraid.
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It is becoming quite a religious thing. To avoid what religions have been doing in the past, maybe an ecumenic event could help?
On my side, i moderate my signature - you are both right in saying that increasing the temperature doesn't help ourselves.
pzucchel said:
Off Topic: XDA is a container, as well as a real-life event. We are all civilized persons, and i am sure we could format different opinions into a real and pacific confrontations.
On topic: unfortunately, during the car show you cannot find lodging in the radius of 50 km....and becomes quite expensive.
I don't want to make any advertisement, but check for prices on www.easyjet.com from your place to Geneva and you'll realize it is one of the cheapest places to reach in Europe! Maybe London or Amsterdam are alternatives...
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Baa forget London its cheaper for most folk to get to the south of france and stay a few nights then it is to fly an hour in London, besides Scotlands better!
i am new here since i ve own a blackstone.. but without xda? htc would be nothing for me..
i am very interested in a meeting.. also i am more a computer geek (admin of very independent pctreiber.net) i am really interested in learning and in xda stuff, i really like it here and appreciate a lot. i have no negative opinion about xda, for sure.
meeting:
would be really nice.. and a place to learn and meet.. like a wordcamp (wordpress)
Sounds like a ssplendid idea... Will definitely think about it
i am really interested and will try everything to take part.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=483612
dazza9075 said:
Still its a nice idea, but poor timing im afraid.
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There may be issues right now, with many people disillusioned, but I like pzucchel's style in bringing forward something so positive to the table. That's only to be commended and can only help to recover the spirit that is seen to be lost! Good on ya!
Count me in and it's 100% if it is London
Nice Idea (creative and constructive) - we need people like you here pzucchel - good man!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=483612
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Thanks Schooleydoo, i didn't know about it!
First of all, i would like to clarify that this is just a proposal for discussion and reflection. I personally hate "organizers" jumping on top of spontaneous events to get some personal benefits in terms of recognition and reputation, and i can tell you for sure i don't have any of these targets. But there is a large number of nice people here, and people that i respect a lot even if they have opinions different from mines....that i would like to meet in person.
(including Dutty if you really want to spell it out! He is a great cook, nobody should forget that he always shared a big number of his achievements by making cabs that were used by many other roms, freely...it must be just a big misunderstanding...right Dutty?)
...sorry, Back to topic:
Seeing the number of possible attendees after 12 hours of posting already of the order of 50, i would personally argue to restrict it to the blackstone device only, for three reasons:
1. Even if there is a lot to share technically, it could well be that we have never had contacts with people from other devices. and the interest in meeting will become restricted to social groups "per device".
2. It should be, in my opinion, mainly a social event. Technical matters can be easily discussed on the forum, in fact. And to be a useful social event we would need to be less than 100 or so, to be able to meet each other and say at least 2 words in 48 hours to people that we don't know a lot, but that we could know during our forum activity!
3. Parallel sessions is, in my opinion, a mistake. if we have a single session we could easily broadcast it on internet, and allow our asian and australian and american friends (those without CDMA support! ) to be part of the event. We are ONE community, don't forget! i would love to meet our viet friends also! but we could have webcam attendants, no?
In my opinion, the best number of attendes should be below 120. Of course it should be an OPEN event (Yes we share! ) , but we should try to target a manageable number, in terms of logistics and social aspects. Any other comments or opinions?
I alread imagine meeting a 15 year old guy with the badge "Schooleydoo"...
By the way: did anybody notice that apparently techno geeks are all males? or this is a demonstration of biological superiority or somebody is cheating...
(this to attract more attendees!!! )
hey.. of course i will take my girlfriend (n73me) with me to this event/party/meeting.. its not a wordcamp, its an xdacamp and sure a great idea and happening. i agree your words full!
Hi all,
At the moment I am a student at the VU University Amsterdam, doing co-creation research. I would appreciate it very much, when you guys fill in my questionnaire for developers about co-creation.
This survey is done to investigate co-creators within online co-creation communities. An online Co-Creation community is a online network of people, who share the same interest, common identity and social relationships, among admires of a brand or product. Co-Creation is the integration of customers within the production and design process of an organization, to create value, and products to fulfill consumers' needs. In this case that would be, developers who design apps in order to improve the mobile devices for everybody.
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coconut2011 said:
Hi all,
At the moment I am a student at the VU University Amsterdam, doing co-creation research. I would appreciate it very much, when you guys fill in my questionnaire for developers about co-creation.
This survey is done to investigate co-creators within online co-creation communities. An online Co-Creation community is a online network of people, who share the same interest, common identity and social relationships, among admires of a brand or product. Co-Creation is the integration of customers within the production and design process of an organization, to create value, and products to fulfill consumers' needs. In this case that would be, developers who design apps in order to improve the mobile devices for everybody.
Many thanks, please check the link below
https://vueconomics.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3IWPzZjFxtrnMcA
kind regards,
*Svetius approved this survey, which will help me with a school report and is not commercial in any way*
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Well, buddy, I just finished the survey although I can't be said to be a developer
Do well in your studies!
Hi sakai4eva, thanks a lot for filling in my questionnaire! did you like it?
sakai4eva said:
Well, buddy, I just finished the survey although I can't be said to be a developer
Do well in your studies!
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You mean professional developer, or you do not develop anything? lol
At the moment I still have only a few people who filled in my questionnaire, it will only take 5 minutes of your time, please help me out
coconut2011 said:
Hi sakai4eva, thanks a lot for filling in my questionnaire! did you like it?
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I do. Your questionnaire is very well done. As a graduate student, I should know.
coconut2011 said:
You mean professional developer, or you do not develop anything? lol
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I don't develop anything.
alright, thanks a lot
all set
good servey. i did enjoy doing it
have fun
Glad to hear that!
btw i gave you a thanks, for helping me out
ClementNg23 said:
all set
good servey. i did enjoy doing it
have fun
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on average it will take about 5 minutes to fill in the study
Hey all,
Recently I have been researching the big hub-bub going on where Apple is suing everyone in sight (my poor attempt at humor). Next thing you know, the guy that invented the Slinky will be getting a subpoena to testify for Apple. I have been VERY busy with the crazed thing I call a life and need a little help here. I am not very delved deep into this massive debate going on between Apple and Google, Samsung, HTC. The thing I request is a "timeline" to loosely term it. Don't automatically discount me as some "lazy" person. I just need the expertise of someone with their nose in this doggy doodoo pile, so to speak. I don't really ask for much, but I haven't followed the battle since the start so my ability to effectively chronologically order the major lawsuits and actions taken by all sides is next to nil. I don't need anything fancy, hell a text file written with Notepad will do, as long as the information is FACTUAL and ordered correctly. If you feel like composing a flashy Powerpoint then by all means do so, but it's not needed. The major points will be elaborated upon and condensed in a 15-20 page Powerpoint by me. Anyways, back to work since my professors getting on my a** about being on XDA.
Thanks, worldindo1.
Edit: Actually, I'll let you find out for yourself
There's this cool website that has all this information.
http://www.google.com
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Here is a link that should help you.
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=apple+lawsuit+timeline
Archer said:
Edit: Actually, I'll let you find out for yourself
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Wow! I'm surprised this thread survived, or was a Mod actually hoping for a mini flame war to break out
Simon.TS.HTC said:
Wow! I'm surprised this thread survived, or was a Mod actually hoping for a mini flame war to break out
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Mods have a "thread closing quota" and I'm nearing my TCQ for the week. I have to slow down or I won't be able to close the really important ones
85gallon said:
Here is a link that should help you.
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=apple+lawsuit+timeline
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And from this we get:
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/apple-vs-the-world
Tada!
MissionImprobable said:
And from this we get:
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/apple-vs-the-world
Tada!
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There's way more than that, way way more
Well of course, but that thing is a pretty good overview for those who are too lazy to compile on their own.
That might be the suits in the state of Georgia. I know for sure it's not worldwide.
Well since the OP hasn't come back to see if any donkeys would do his work for him, I'll post my original response.
Me said:
So, basically, you're asking someone to do your homework for you and you'd prefer a nice flashy presentation if that's possible.
Would you like fries with that?
Sorry - Google and research. That's why they call it research. (I'm also doing you a favour because this thread has troll-bait smeared all over it!!)
Thread closed.
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Hello everybody,
I have to write a letter of reference for me in the name of my professor.
Sadly I am not sure if it's grammatically correct and if the sentences are understandable at all.
It would be really great if you guys could help me out by correcting it a little bit.
Thanks in advance
This is a personal recommendation for *****.
My name is Prof. Dr.-Ing. *****. I’m the head of the Institute of concrete structures and structural engineering at the University of Technology ***** (Technische Universität *****).
I know ***** as a student of civil engineering. He started his studies on April 1, 2010.
***** is a very purposeful person. He is kind and polite on every occasion. Teamwork as well as working on his own are tasks that he can fulfill reliably as he has proven with different papers.
He has successfully managed to pass the syllabus of 8 semester within 7 semester and thus outstripped other students of his field. He has always shown a high level of motivation and has fulfilled his duties to the satisfactory of the faculty.
The internship at ***** suits his studies very well as he is majoring in statics and structural engineering. I highly recommend ***** for an international internship in the United States.
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kerngehirn said:
Hello everybody,
I have to write a letter or reference for me in the name of my professor.
Sadly I am not sure if it's grammatically correct and if the sentences are understandable at all.
It would be really great if you guys could help me out by correcting it a little bit.
Thanks in advance
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There's only a couple of little things I'd say need changing, even though you can understand them...
This is a personal recommendation for *****.
My name is Prof. Dr.-Ing. *****. I’m the head of the Institute of concrete structures and structural engineering at the University of Technology ***** (Technische Universität *****).
I know ***** as a student of civil engineering. He started his studies on April 1, 2010.
***** is a very purposeful person. He is always kind and polite, and he has proven to be very reliable during both teamwork and working on his own.
He has successfully managed to pass the syllabus of 8 semester within 7 semester and thus out-classed other students of his field. He has always shown a high level of motivation and has fulfilled his duties to the satisfaction of the faculty.
The internship at ***** suits his studies very well as he is majoring in statics and structural engineering. I highly recommend ***** for an international internship in the United States.
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It's still clear that English is not your first language, but I'd prefer to see that and appreciate the effort made. It sounds like a glowing reference to me
"managed to pass" seems like you barely passed. It's better to change it to just passed.
Other than what archer said above, I don't see any major problems.
Archer said:
There's only a couple of little things I'd say need changing, even though you can understand them...
It's still clear that English is not your first language, but I'd prefer to see that and appreciate the effort made. It sounds like a glowing reference to me
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veeman said:
"managed to pass" seems like you barely passed. It's better to change it to just passed.
Other than what archer said above, I don't see any major problems.
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Thank you guys for helping me out here. Very kind of you.
I hope it'll work and i get my visa. Then I'm off to Atlanta!!
kerngehirn said:
I have to write a letter of reference for me in the name of my professor.
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Why do you have to write it in your professor's name?
Archer said:
Why do you have to write it in your professor's name?
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I asked him to write me a letter of recommendation. He said I should set up a letter in his name as he didn't know what to write. He will now take a look at it and hopefully sign it.
kerngehirn said:
Thank you guys for helping me out here. Very kind of you.
I hope it'll work and i get my visa. Then I'm off to Atlanta!!
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Good luck!
Archer said:
Why do you have to write it in your professor's name?
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One of my teachers asked me to do the same when I asked for a letter of recommendation for college.
I have also written my own letter of recommendations in the form of Experience letters. Since I don't want to bother HR manager I write the letter and put sign also...
if you know what I mean.jpg
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I before E except after C unless sounding like A as in neighbor and weigh and on weekends and holidays and all through out May, and you'll always be wrong not matter what you say.......hard rule :what:
"I didn't slap you, I high fived your face"
Danial723 said:
I before E except after C unless sounding like A as in neighbor and weigh and on weekends and holidays and all through out May, and you'll always be wrong not matter what you say.......hard rule :what:
"I didn't slap you, I high fived your face"
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Dafuq?
Was that sentence all about the pronunciation of ie?
I got the first part of it. But what about the weekends holidays and may?
kerngehirn said:
Dafuq?
Was that sentence all about the pronunciation of ie?
I got the first part of it. But what about the weekends holidays and may?
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http://mentalfloss.com/article/51635/how-i-e-except-after-c-rule
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_before_E_except_after_C
The part about holidays you'll find here http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Brian_Regan#From_Brian_Regan_Live:_Stupid_in_School
Are you actually asking for Grammar Nazis? Dang....
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Just a line to thank you for accepting me into the group. I'm a retired VoIP engineer, prior to that a Marine Radio Officer in the Merchant Navy although I started off as a Morse Code basher in the Royal Navy at 15...so quite a long time in what they now call IT. I like to keep my mind active so pulling out lots of computer stuff I've collected over the years and getting them up to speed with new SSD and RAM plus the latest W11 OS (with a few hacks) As I get them fettled up they will be going on eBay or Facebook market place so I will finally put a smile on the wife's face, she hates all my 'clutter' Sad to see some of these Sony Vaio's go as I've collected what I thought were the best laptops money could buy but then Sony pulled the plug on support ho hum. I will no doubt be asking lots of stupid questions, bear in mind I'm just a morse basher with a bit of age dabbling in something that interests me!
All the best
Steven Barrett
Welcome to XDA. I was a radio technician in the United States Marine Corps for 9 years. We're glad to have you, mate.
Please take a moment to review the Forum Rules and Forum Etiquette linked in my signature.
To find the correct forum section for your device, use the Search function or click the Manufacturers link at the top of the page.
If you have any questions or need help, don't hesitate to ask!
V0latyle said:
Welcome to XDA. I was a radio technician in the United States Marine Corps for 9 years. We're glad to have you, mate.
Please take a moment to review the Forum Rules and Forum Etiquette linked in my signature.
To find the correct forum section for your device, use the Search function or click the Manufacturers link at the top of the page.
If you have any questions or need help, don't hesitate to ask!
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Thanks for the reply, I often shock sassy folk who think I’m a geek, they don’t realise we had a military life before becoming civilian drudges …. Soon learn though don’t they !!!
stevenpbarrett said:
Thanks for the reply, I often shock sassy folk who think I’m a geek, they don’t realise we had a military life before becoming civilian drudges …. Soon learn though don’t they !!!
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They sure do, and so do we...that adjustment can be a rough one! From an environment where frequent use of certain four letter expletives is part of the everyday vocabulary, to the "civilized" part of society where such things result in a trip to your not so friendly Human Resources representative.
V0latyle said:
They sure do, and so do we...that adjustment can be a rough one! From an environment where frequent use of certain four letter expletives is part of the everyday vocabulary, to the "civilized" part of society where such things result in a trip to your not so friendly Human Resources representative.
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I was told on leaving the RN back in 1974 aged 21 not to mention I had served (1969 to 71) so I never did for many years
stevenpbarrett said:
I was told on leaving the RN back in 1974 aged 21 not to mention I had served (1969 to 71) so I never did for many years
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Odd. I wonder if that was a Cold War thing. Anyway, welcome to XDA, a lot of us (especially the moderator staff like @Oswald Boelcke and @Badger50 ) are 60+ so you aren't so out of place! Never too old to learn!
@stevenpbarrett
V0latyle said:
Odd. I wonder if that was a Cold War thing. Anyway, welcome to XDA, a lot of us (especially the moderator staff like @Oswald Boelcke and @Badger50 ) are 60+ so you aren't so out of place! Never too old to learn!
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Also from me a very warm welcome! I commenced to serve my country, NATO i.e. the free world in the Western hemisphere at that time, too. Actually much easier than the times afterwards, which I experienced until my retirement or monitor nowadays. But I think we better don't turn into any political discussions on XDA.