MMORPG-Multiplayer Online Gaming by Scott Soloff
MMORPG, as defined by Wikipedia; "MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) is a genre of online computer role-playing games (RPGs) in which a large number of players interact with one another in a virtual world. As in all RPGs, players assume the role of a fictional character... Yes, there were competitive people who took playing the board games too serious at times, but generally people liked to spend time together and have a blast with these classic games. ... The Old Days Parker Brothers did not make a mint selling all those board games because the games were fascinating...

Epson Lx300 Printer Repair-No Power And Can't Print -Max232ic Faulty by Jestine Yong
Intermittent no power was the complaint of this Epson lx 300 printer. As usual, the main suspect was the power on/off switch. After removing the power board from the printer, I could clearly see a dry joint at the pin of the switch mode power transformer. ... There are two separate optoisolator ic built into one single package. ... Another thing that I want to share with you is that the power board is using a dual photo coupler (optoisolator) NEC PS2561-2 ic. ... It looks like there was no signal entering the CPU IC.

Starwars Battlefront 2 - PS2 Review by Misty Pathster
I have played an awfull lot of Starwars games over the years right back to the early days of the wireframed arcade game. Battlefront 2 has brought back to me some of that early fast paced arcade excitement. As a youngster I also enjoyed the toys so being able to jump into multiple starwars... Both work well and the AI of the bots in a single player game is quite good. ... Battlefront 2 has been given more emphasis towards the single player as well keeping its multiplayer roots. ... Taking control of a lumbering AT-AT and blowing that rebel scum to pieces is just sheer fun.

Trimonal Design Techniques by James Taylorthe
Trimonal design is only just coming onto the market and information is impossible to come by. So this is the first of many articles, so you need go no further. Who hasn’t wanted to get those few extra MHz performance out of their FPGA? Here’s how I do it. ... Other Trinomal Hints: For time-critical blocks, keep the code simple – by this I mean keep the levels of logic down to the number that can be fitted in a single LE/CLB immediately before the destination register. ... Always do a FPGA test design with the pinout before committing to board layout!

Network Fax Servers by Eric Morris
Gone are the days of waiting in a long line for a fax machine at the office. Network fax servers are like a dream come true for those who rely on fax communications for business dealings. A network fax server faxes with the help of computer. Network fax servers consist of software working on... Multiple users can read a single transmitted fax by sending it to a shared folder. ... Client can save or delete faxes, and attach incoming faxes to email, without using even a single piece of paper. ... A network fax server can automatically forward faxes to a number of e-mail addresses, and also...

Laser Marking of ECC 200 2D Matrix Codes on Printed Circuit Boards by Rick Stevenson
Manufacturers of electronic devices, from home audio equipment to automotive keyless entry systems, are increasingly seeking a reliable, cost effective method for uniquely identifying and tracking products through the manufacturing cycle, sales distribution and after-sale warranty verification. ... For printed circuit board applications, several different variations of this technique can be used for different board/coating materials and background conditions. ... An autonomous, automated tracking system requires that a permanent, machine-readable code be applied to an internal printed...

The Doubling Cube by Levente Galambosi
In backgammon the doubling cube is used to increase the stakes during the game. The doubling cube is a relatively new addition to backgammon but it elevates the game to a new level in terms of strategy. It is important that you know the concept and strategy elements related to the doubling cube... Single win, gammon and backgammon In backgammon a single win is worth one point, a gammon 2 points and a backgammon 3 points. ... If the opponent accepts the cube it is turned on the board so that number 2 is facing upwards and the game now is worth two points.

Software Piracy: A Serious Threat by Gelfey Sterling
Software piracy hammers the growth of software industry. For the software industry to prosper and further develop useful software for consumers, piracy must be controlled and gripped seriously as the developer does not get any compensation for his work. ... Kinds of Software Piracy Reseller Piracy This kind of piracy occurs when a corrupt reseller circulates multiple copies of a single software package to different customers without providing original manuals & diskettes knowingly. ... End User Piracy End user piracy means using multiple copies of a single software package on several...

Samsung 153V LCD Monitor Power Supply Repair Tips by Jestine Yong
Troubleshooting Samsung 153V LCD power supply is just like troubleshooting those crt type. This monitor came in with no power symptom. If you are first time repairing this type of power supply, I recommend you to first remove the switch mode power transformer. ... Other area like main board and inverter board also looks okay (Power failure rarely affect these two circuit). ... Then test every single component in the primary section, before you continue to check the secondary section. ... If there are DC voltages present at the output, you can switch off the power, discharge the filter...

DVR's by Max Bellamy
DVR is a term heard quite frequently these days. What exactly is DVR? DVR stands for digital video recording. Compared to conventionally used devices like tape recorders, VCRs, or time lapse recorders, the DVR is entirely digital and provides many features that are required for high quality data... A typical DVR consists of a device that stores data that forms the hardware and software in the form of a service that provides programming information and the ability to encode varying data streams derived from single or diverse input devices.