Life lessons by Warren Buffet

There was a one hour interview on CNBC with Warren Buffet, the second richest man who has donated $31 billion to charity. Following are some very interesting aspects of his life.

• He bought his first share at an age 11 and he now regrets that he started too late !

Moral : Things were very cheap that time. Encourage your children to invest.

• He bought a small farm at age 14 with savings from delivering newspapers.

Moral : One could have bought many things with little savings. Encourage your children to start some kind of business.

• He still lives in the same small 3-bed room house in mid-town Omaha, that he bought after he got married 50 years ago. He says that he has everything he need in that house. His house does not have a wall or a fence.

Moral : Don't buy more than what you "really need" and encourage your children to do and think the same.

• He drives his own car everywhere and does not have a driver or security people around him.

Moral : You are what you are.

• He never travels by private jet, although he owns the world's largest private jet company.

Moral : Always think how you can accomplish things economically.

• His company, Berkshire Hathway, owns 63 companies. He writes only one letter each year to the CEOs of these companies, giving them goals for the year. He never holds meetings or calls them on a regular basis.

Moral : Assign the right people to the right jobs.

• He has given his CEOs only two rules.

Rule Number 1 : Do not lose any of your share holder's money.
Rule Number 2 : Do not forget rule number one

Moral : Set goals and make sure people focus on them.

• He does not socialize with the high society crowd. His past time after he gets home is to make himself some popcorn and watch television.

Moral : Don't try to show off, just be yourself and do what you enjoy doing.

• Warren Buffet does not carry a cell phone, nor has a computer on his desk.
• Bill Gates the world's richest man met him for the first time only 5 years ago, Bill Gates did not think he had anything in common with Warren Buffet. So he had scheduled his meeting only for half hour. But when Gates met him, the meeting lasted for 10 hours and Bill Gates became a devotee of Warren Buffet.
• His advice to young people:

Moral : "Stay away from credit cards (bank loans) and invest in yourself and remember :
(a.) Money doesn't create man but it is the man who create money.
(b.) Live your life as simple as you are.
(c.) Don't do what others say, just listen them, but do what you feel good.
(d.) Don't go on brand name, just wear those things in which you feel comfortable.
(e.) Don't waste your money on unnecessary things, just spend on them who really need rather.
(f.) After all, it's your life then why give chance to others to rule our life.

Create a Crystal Report from ADO.NET Dataset using Visual Basic .NET

Introduction: Crystal Report of Visual Studio .NET is the standard reporting tool for Visual Studio .NET. You can host reports on web and windows platform and can publish reports as Report Web services on the web server. It is based on framework of Crystal Report 11.0 and uses open and flexible architecture, with standards like XML, to allow porting reports over the web. Using crystal report expert you can choose report layouts, display charts, calculate summaries, subtotals as grouped data as well as conditionally format text and rotate text objects. Although Crystal Reports for Visual Studio .NET supports variety of data source like ADO recordset, CDO recordset, DAO recordset, MS Excel workbook, this walkthrough endeavor to explain How to report off ADO.NET DataSet using Visual Basic .NET. As you all know DataSet is the core component of distributed application and is explicitly designed for data access independent of any data source. Dataset can be created from variety of sources. Whatever the source is, before reporting off ADO.NET DataSet you must perform the following task: Generate an object for the DataSet. Connect report to DataSet Object. Push data into DataSet Object. Bind report to Windows Forms Viewer to display report with actual data at runtime. Requirements: Visual Studio 2005 .NET Framework 2.0 SQL Server 2005 Express Database Generating an Object for the DataSet Object for ADO.NET is a collection of dataset classes created in memory. To create a dataset object from database in SQL Server, using ADO.NET DataSet Designer. 1. In the Solution Explorer, right-click the project name, point to Add, and click Add New Item. 2. In the Categories area of the Add New Item dialog box, expand the folder and select Data. 3. In the Templates area, select Dataset. 4. Accept the default name Dataset1.xsd. This creates a new schema file that will be used to generate a strongly typed dataset. The schema file will be displayed in ADO.NET Dataset designer. 5. In the Solutions Explorer, click on Dataset1.xsd file, if now already the active view. 6. From the Server Explore, on the right connect to SQL Server and drill down to Northwind Database. 7. Highlight the Table Customers (or stored procedure if desired) and drag and drop it on the Interface of Dataset1.xsd. Dataset1.xsd should now be displayed in the Dataset tab. This creates a dataset object and contains only a description of the database based on the schema in Dataset1.xsd. It does not contain the actual data. Connecting Report to an ADO.NET Dataset Object From ADO.NET Dataset Object you can add tables to Crystal Report using Database Expert in Crystal Report Designer. To create a new report and connect it to Dataset object which contains description for Customers table 1. In the Visual Studio Solution Explorer, right-click your project to display the shortcut menu. 2. Point to Add and click Add New Item. 3. In the Add New Item dialog box, select Crystal Report from the Templates area. Click Open. 4. You will be presented with Crystal Report Gallery. 5. You can choose from any of the options provided in Crystal Report Gallery. But for the purpose of this walkthrough choose As a Blank Report and click OK. 6. On File menu, click Save to save the report. 7. Right click in the Report Designer, point to Database, and click Add/Remove Database. 8. You’ll be presented with Database Expert wizard. 9. In the Database Expert wizard, expand the Project Data folder, expand the ADO.NET Datasets folder and select the dataset object. 10. If you now drill down Database Fields node, in the Field Explorer, you can view Customers table and all its fields 11. Drag and drop the fields onto the report and format them as required. Pushing data into DataSet object and binding report to Windows Forms Viewer In order to display actual data in the report, you should fill the dataset object with the data before you bind the report to Windows Forms Viewer. You should do this in the corresponding source file for Windows Form. 1. Drag and drop CrystalReportViewer control on Form1 and set the DisplayGroupTree property to False. 2. Accept the default name as CrystalReportViewer1. 3. Open Form1 code editor and add the following code on Load event of Form1. Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load Dim rpt As New CrystalReport1() 'The report you created. Dim myConnection As SqlConnection Dim MyCommand As New SqlCommand() Dim myDA As New SqlDataAdapter() Dim myDS As New Dataset1() 'The DataSet you created. Try myConnection = New SqlConnection("Data Source=localhost;Integrated Security=SSPI;" & _ "Initial Catalog=northwind;") 'or 'myConnection = New SqlConnection("server=(local)\SqlExpress;AttachDbFileName=" &_ Application.StartupPath & "\Database1.mdf;Integrated Security=true;User Instance=true") MyCommand.Connection = myConnection MyCommand.CommandText = "SELECT * FROM Customers" MyCommand.CommandType = CommandType.Text myDA.SelectCommand = MyCommand myDA.Fill(myDS, "Customers") rpt.SetDataSource(myDS) CrystalReportViewer1.ReportSource = rpt Catch Excep As Exception MessageBox.Show(Excep.Message, "Error", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Error) End Try End Sub Or the following code is also useful Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load Dim rpt As New CrystalReport1 'The report you created. Dim dbConn As SqlConnection Dim dbAdptr As New SqlDataAdapter Dim dbDataset As New DataSet1 'The DataSet you created. Try dbConn = New SqlConnection("server=(local)\SqlExpress;AttachDbFileName=" & Application.StartupPath & "\Data\Database1.mdf;Integrated Security=true;User Instance=true") dbAdptr = New SqlDataAdapter("select * from table1", dbConn) dbAdptr.Fill(dbDataset, "Table1") rpt.SetDataSource(dbDataset) CrystalReportViewer1.ReportSource = rpt Catch Excep As Exception MessageBox.Show(Excep.Message, "Error", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Error) End Try End Sub Troubleshooting Add reference to SqlClient namespace. Imports System.Data.SqlClient Check connection to your server. Happy programming!!!

Master/Slave Configurations for PC Hardware

Master/Slave Configurations

The hard drive or CD-ROM drive controller’s function is to receive commands to the drive and control the action of the drive itself. The technology incorporated in IDE and ATA devices allows one controller to take over the function of more than one drive. This means that you can install up to two drives on a single ribbon cable. This setup is called a master/slave configuration because one drive’s controller directs the activities of both drives. It is important to note here that most computer systems can support a mixture of IDE and ATA drives.

Installing Master and Slave Hard Drives

1. Determine, which drive, will be the master. (See the “Choosing a Master” From the Classroom for more information).

2. Locate the master/slave jumpers, which can be found on the bottom of the drive or, more commonly, on the end by the power and ribbon cable connectors. In Fig 2-1, the jumpers are located to the left of the power connector and the jumper settings are indicated by the standard settings information on the label.

Fig 2.1 the master/slave jumper set on a typical hard drive

3. Use the drive label information to determine which jumper settings to use for a master or a slave configuration.

4. Set this drive as a master using the jumper(s).

5. Using the procedure explained in Chapter 1, Exercise 1-2, physically install this drive on the end of the ribbon cable and secure it to an available drive bay.

6. Using the proper jumper setting, configure the second drive as a slave.

7. Install the second drive in the middle of the ribbon cable. Your hard drive setup should look similar to the one shown in Fig 2-2. Note the position of the hard drives on the ribbon cable.

The jumpers inform the BIOS about the IDE devices if they are master, slave or cable select. If a device is jumpered as cable select and if it is put in the farthest end from the controller then that device is recognized as master and if it is put in the middle of the cable it is recognized as slave. Whereas for Master and Slave configurations wherever the device is put it is recognized as master or slave. The jumpers vary for different manufacturers and are not the same. Seagate is the only manufacturer whose hard disk when not jumpered is recognized as Slave.

Note: The master drive must be set to the master jumper setting and be installed on the end of the ribbon cable. The slave drive must be set to the slave jumper setting and be installed in the middle of the ribbon cable

Most newer computers will detect the presence of a master/slave configuration and name the drives appropriately: Typically, the master will be drive C, and the slave will be drive D. However, some older computers require you to perform drive detection. In this case, when you start the computer, enter the CMOS settings program, as discussed in Chapter 1. Select the Auto-Detect or Detect Hard Drive option (these options might have slightly different names on different computers). This choice forces the BIOS to search all drive controller connections for the presence and configuration of hard or CD-ROM drives.

Fig 2.2 The finished installation of a master/slave configuration

Devices per Channel

Most newer computers have two hard drive controllers. That is, the motherboard has connectors for two ribbon cables (see Fig 2-3). These controllers are termed primary and secondary. If there is only one drive present, it must be attached to the primary controller. An additional drive can be added as either a primary slave or a secondary master. It is important to note that although they are often referred to as hard drive controllers, these devices are not limited to controlling hard drives; they are also used to control CD-ROM drives.

To add a drive to the secondary controller, simply connect the drive to a ribbon cable and attach the ribbon cable to the secondary controller port on the motherboard, ensuring that the red stripe is aligned with pin 1. You will also of course need to connect a power cable to the drive. There is usually no noticeable performance advantage to configuring a second drive as a secondary master rather than as a primary slave. (See the “Choosing a Master” From the Classroom for a discussion on choosing the master or slave designation.)

As before, the primary master receives the first available drive letter, typically C. The remaining drives are lettered according to this order of priority: primary slave, secondary master, and primary master.

When you add or remove a drive to or from a multidrive system, the drives are automatically relettered so that no letters are skipped. For example, suppose a system includes drives C: , D:, and E:. If drive D: is removed, the E: drive will be relabeled D: the next time the computer is started. Windows operating systems also allow for a drive to be configured to hold a certain drive letter.

	FROM THE CLASSROOM

Choosing a Master

How do you determine which drive should be the master and which should be the slave? In many cases, it doesn’t matter which is which. That is, there is no real performance difference between master and slave drives. However, as with most computer configurations, there are some exceptions.

Some operating systems require that the hard drive containing the OS be configured as a master. This is important to note only if you are installing drives that already contain data. If you are installing new hard drives, you don’t have to worry about this; simply load the OS on the master drive after the drives are installed.

When using a mixture of old and new hard drives within the same system, set the newer drive as the master and the older drive as the slave. This setting is a good idea because newer drives can recognize and communicate with older drives, but the reverse isn’t true. An older drive’s controller will typically be unable to control the newer drive.

When using a hard drive and CD-ROM drive together in a master/slave configuration, always set the hard drive as the master and the CD-ROM as the slave because the CD-ROM’s controller is unable to take control of the hard drive. Additionally, some (but not most) CD-ROM drives are designed to work as slaves, even when there is no master present, and they simply cannot be configured as master drives.

Winning Lessons by Mr.Barack Obama (Honourable President of US)

• Feel good about yourself.
• Believe in yourself and your dreams.
• Take risk to make your dream a reality.
• Have a clear vision and mission.
• Share your goal with the people.
• Be with your team and empower them.
• Make powerful and heart moving speeches.
• Smile and you can go a long way.
• High confidence and enthusiasm works.
• Be a good listener.
• Make optimum use of technology.
• Be open and creative in your approach.
• Collaborate and win the competitors.
• Have role and follow them.
• Be proactive - Don't react under pressure.
• What matters is what is inside you.
• Never neglect your family.
• Begin with the end in mind.
  

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Configure POP3 & SMTP mail clients

Incoming and Outgoing Mail Server Settings for Yahoo! Mail and GMail

Why & when do I need these settings?

Yahoo! Mail, GMail and other providers are basically email services designed to provide you with email mailbox access directly from the web. However, going online and logging on to their sites is not always the most convenient way for reading and sending emails.

On the other hand, you have the alternative to send and receive emails through such a mailbox by using a local email client software, such as Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird, Thunderbird, etc. In order to properly use it, you need to configure your email software with the incoming and outgoing mail servers of your email provider (Gmail, Yahoo! Mail).

Mail Server Settings

Yahoo! Mail Settings

Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.mail.yahoo.com
Incoming Port Number - 995
SSL Enabled - Yes (Select the check box "This server requires a Secure Connection")

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.mail.yahoo.com
Outgoing Port Number - 465
SSL Enabled - Yes (Select the check box "This server requires a Secure Connection")

Incoming Mail Server

Username - your_yahooid (This field changes based on the different users and not full emal id only username)
Password - your_yahoomail_password (This field changes based on the different users)

Outgoing Mail Server

Select the check box "My server requires authentication"
And in that select "Use Settings same as incoming mail server" radio button.



Gmail Settings

Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.gmail.com
Incoming Port Number - 995
SSL Enabled - Yes (Select the check box "This server requires a Secure Connection")

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.gmail.com
Outgoing Port Number - 25 or 587 or 465
SSL Enabled - Yes (Select the check box "This server requires a Secure Connection")

Incoming Mail Server

Username - your_gmailid (This field changes based on the different users and only username not the full email id)
Password - your_gmail_password (This field changes based on the different users)

Outgoing Mail Server

Select the check box "My server requires authentication"
And in that select "Use Settings same as incoming mail server" radio button.



General guidelines

• If you want to store the messages in the mail server also then select the option "Leave a copy of messages on server"
  
• When you sent the mails from mail client it will be automatically saved in sent items folder of your mail service provider (i.e. GMail, Yahoo! Mail, etc.)
  

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