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fupload - A Visual FoxPro Script for Uploading Files

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

fupload is a script written in Visual FoxPro. I created fupload to make it easier to upload large numbers of PDF and ZIP files at work. It was built on the principle of “scratching your own itch.”

Since I wanted to learn how to use git and github, I decided to organize the code better and make it available as open source. This script was made for the Windows platform. Visual FoxPro must be installed on the machine. To complement the script, I use a .bat file to send the files to the server.

How to change the DOS font to Monaco

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

In this post, you’ll see how to change the font used by the Windows XP console (CMD.exe), which uses Lucida Console by default, to something more pleasant and attractive. First, take a look at the command prompt with its default font:

Before we continue, it’s important to know that a font used in the console (command prompt, shell) must meet the same requirements as a font used for programming:

Windows vs. Linux, or Spielberg vs. Chávez?

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome, everyone, to the second episode of the “Think about it!” series.

For several years I have been following discussions about which operating system to use. In this post, I will try to offer a different point of view that might serve as a reference for IT managers making decisions. My only goal, though, is to encourage discussion and reflection.

Before getting to the topic, take a look at the image below: