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Do you have any recommendations for beginners?


I don't remember exactly how I got started, probably by trying to replicate what bigger kids were doing with "intros" and demos. I don't know what would nowadays be a simple enough starting point. But I remember William Stallings' and Andrew Tannebaum's books on operating systems and computer architecture in the university 20 years ago. I don't know if they have been updated, but they might be good starting point, if you need to start from the beginning.

On the other hand, if you know basics of how to CPU works, what stack is, know binary and hexadecimal, and some C, you might be able to just read Dennis' book, just ignore things you don't get at first, since many things get explained later in the book, after which you can re-read sections you didn't quite understand first.


I'm personally quite slacking in this area. I'll do my best to get more advanced, thanks for the info!


>Error establishing a database connection


Some people do


Does it really matter what it's called?


No, it matters how it's accomplished. Socialism and capitalism differ in that regard.


correct! capitalism doesn't help those without capital.


What is the best way to get bitcoin without associating it with your identity (credit cards, debt cards, etc).

Accepting pre-paid cards is fine too


Localbitcoin has sellers who accept cash-purchased gift card codes. You're going to pay above market rate.


Go to a local bitcoin meetup. There will usually be someone there willing to do a trade. Bring cash.


On localbitcoins.com or paxful.com you can buy bitcoin with prepaid vouchers, prepare to lose 20% for keeping your identity secure.


I highly doubt the source was a Czechoslovakian guy because Czechoslovakia no longer exists. Maybe someone from the Czech Republic though.


Ah, good point -edits-


I think there are better selections than groovy to be the next language supported on Android.


He does nothing for a living, and it has been that way for a while.


I use Gchat + Skype for work

Gchat for all my personal use


I really hope you don't treat everyone who makes mistakes like this. While the content is definitely interesting you're being quite demeaning.


I don't treat anyone like this but I thought maybe they take it seriously if it's written like this.( not justify it.. ) I don't think anyone at Paypal offend from this. I didn't mean it while writing actually. If it's too much, forgive me for not being native english speaker. Anyway, not allowing to paste seems not ok for a giant tech company Paypal. In my country banks have similar stupid forms and ways to "protect" people I don't think it's helping but to day I didn't complain any of them. Because I know almost nobody take it contact forms like this seriously. For this case I wanted to make it interesting, maybe it'll get to somebody there.


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