“Tpopupmenu not found” error in Delphi while loading a DPK file.

I got recently a nasty “tpopupmenu not found” error while trying to load an old DPK file. I finally figure out that the error was in the DOF file associated with the project. I just deleted the “c:program filesborlanddelphi7Bindclact70.bpl=Borland ActionBar Components” line from [Excluded Packages] section and it worked.

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Microsoft is spying on you

Since Windows Vista and Windows 7 Microsoft started to embrace the “big brother” attitude even harder. There are a lot of secret software installed by Microsoft on your computer through their magic “Windows Update”. Here is some evidence: Windows Update updating without permission! http://cubicspot.blogspot.com/2007/08/windows-update-updating-without.html True Spyware In Microsoft Windows 7 http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=670&pgno=1 http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=670 Microsoft Windows 7

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Switch from IDE to AHCI

It looks it is possible to switch from IDE to AHCI after Windows was installed in IDE mode. All you have to do is to change the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetServic esmsahciStart key from 3 to 0.  The details are here: http://ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?69682-Change-from-IDE-to-AHCI-after-Installation Increase in performance due to AHCI is minor (few percents) while the problems created by this

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How we spend Moor dividend

How we spend Moor dividend During the last 28 years, the clock speed increased 586 times. The Intel Pentium processor, introduced in 1995, achieved a SPECint95 benchmark score of 2.9, while the Intel Core 2 Duo achieved a SPECint2000 benchmark score of 3108.0, a 375 times increase in performance in 11 years. One indication is

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Parallel/distributed databases (raw notes)

Some raw notes about distributed databases. If you want to start with parallel databases then you need some good knowledge about traditional (non-distributed) data bases. Here are some books I personally recommend.: Books about regular DB http://proquest.safaribooksonline.com/0321290933 http://proquest.safaribooksonline.com http://proquest.safaribooksonline.com/078972569X http://proquest.safaribooksonline.com/9781593271909 (For true beginners. You may not want to start working with parallel DB systems if

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Parallel programming (raw notes)

Raw Notes on Parallel Programming Parallel programming involves multiple tasks running simultaneously to process data or execute instructions. I’ve been exploring parallel computing for a recent project, and I’ve come across various definitions and distinctions in the literature. These terms often have loose interpretations, so it’s worth noting that each book or source defines them

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Large file systems (raw notes)

Distributed Processing: Raw Resources (2008/2009) I’ve decided to share some of my 2008/2009 notes on distributed processing. These documents are just raw material and personal observations from my research at the time. While I intend to revisit and organize them into a more presentable format, here’s the first post in a series of about 30

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Are web “applications” real applications?

Web applications are increasingly popular, but are they truly “real” applications? Given the limitations of web technology, it’s clear that web “applications” can’t match the functionality of traditional desktop applications. This is why 96.4% of users still prefer desktop software (like Word) over basic online tools (such as Google Docs). An interesting observation about the

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Don’t spend money on fast RAM

Here is a very intresting test that shows that DD3 is only few percent faster that DD2 even if it is way way way more expensige: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ram-speed-tests,1807.html “You get the best bang for the buck if you stick to the mainstream of the memory market, which currently is still DDR2-800 or 1066, preferably at low

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Saving $250 by setting your computer correctly

I’ve noticed that many people aren’t configuring their computers to automatically enter stand-by or hibernate when they’re not in use. Even worse, some aren’t even activating the ‘Hibernate’ feature! Whether it’s due to indifference, lack of knowledge, or simple neglect, this can cost you money. A well-documented study (linked below) reveals that by configuring your

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