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[John]

Hello,

Just about every subject in this section is about working with spirit, the higher self or the subconscious, and this thread is no different. The project focus is computer technology, however the manner in which I address that subject is quite different than most.

My professional background is related to the computer field as it applies to business applications. I closed my 20 year business in 2003 because it was time to focus elsewhere. The one thing my higher self said to me at that time, that made a lasting impression was, "I was much more powerful than I realized". My discussion on "Spiritual Deception" will provide some insight about that time in my life.
http://www.telepathyacademy.com/community/index.php?topic=16.0

My interest in computer related activities has been frustrating many times as I attempt to acquire more modern day skills. There are examples, not really worth mentioning, that left me with the feeling I was not qualified to proceed. Yet every time I felt this, I also realized that there was purpose involved as well. On March 11, 2008 I was able to publish this web site. That was a modest accomplishment compared to my aspirations.

I should also mention that I have had dreams related to educational frustrations ever since I was a young teen. I have that gift of Dyslexia that impacts conventional learning styles so popular in our culture. I realize my purpose for this as well. To integrate the two contrasting aspects of the mental process. That being the left brain logical functions with the right brain intuitive and instinctual functions.

Last year when my higher self asked me, "would I like to learn a few things?", I was quite eager to get on with it. The implication being that now was the time to learn the C programming language and Linux internals. The first time I evaluated this language was about 30 years ago. It was and still is a language not well suited for a person with my natural gifts of creativity. It is a language built upon strong liner thought constructs. The structures it wished to enforce truly restrict its potentials, as I see it naturally. Yet this is the basis for every high level language and the industry foundations for structured programming and its object orientated focus. It is also the language used for Linux, and all other operating systems. It is that one bridge between machine instructions and all other programming languages. It is the one central point for the computer industry.

I have about a dozen books on modern day programming languages and operating systems. I have also build an enterprise class multi-location inventory control system for wholesale distribution in the eye care industry using an older high level language on the SCO Unix platform. I do not have Linux system administration skills but I do understand the underlying principals. The same can be said for the Linux operating system itself. Still getting involved with C programming was an emotional bridge for me to cross.

My progress learning C has been slow and frustrating. I seem to use that word a lot, yet patience and confidence are part of my makeup.  So that word does have a different energy for me. When I spent over two weeks learning that the method for detecting an end of file, as presented in all the documentation, was in fact not advisable, I was not surprised, I was grateful. As I confront each new thing, I do understand the nature of this learning cycle.

Last night I had one of those dreams about my learning process. The energy from that dream was sort of discouraging. My style for moving through learning new material is not well suited for conventional learning. In the dream the instructor energy was both frustrated with me and disturbed by my resistance to that conventional wisdom for teaching. As a result I had a long conversation with my higher self about the dream and its implications. I was looking for insight on how best to proceed.

I was advised by my higher self that it will take charge of my learning for this subject. There was an energy shift as a result of my conversation with my higher self. The instructor energy will be advised by my higher self about how to construct my learning experiences. This should be quite interesting for me. I am more inclined to expand my insights about learning than I am about the actual subject of programming in C and learning about Linux. So much in our culture needs to shift as it relates to learning that I suspect the greater value will be related to the educational process itself. That is where my heart is, evolving humanity's awareness potentials.

My current project will always be working with Spirit. The particular application for that will be what life is presenting to me at that time. I wish to encourage working with Spirit continuously.

John

[John]

Hi,

I suspect that it is a good time for an update on my computer project. I had one of those experiences in the early morning on March 31, 2010 that can best be describes as spiritually inspired. However, at that time it was not seen this way.

First a little background. My C programming project has been focused over the last 3 weeks on file structures. This involved the conversion of file systems that were used from my last enterprise system design to revised concepts that fit the current and future potential for the computer industry, as I see it naturally. In the past I had extensively used indexed sequential file schemes, or ISM. ISM has been used on very old computers with languages like BAL, RPG, and Dibol. The conventional wisdom of the day is to use data base products like MySql and Oracle. These products are either proprietary or potentially proprietary if Oracle acquires Sun Microsystems. My intent is to craft application file systems that are "open software" standards in every sense of that word. I realize that MySql is free however the learning process to use it can be a hardship. The fees to learn how to use it properly are much more than many wish to spend. As I understand it, both ISM and data base products use either embedder indexes in the file data or it uses some other form of index for keeping records in a desired Key sequence. My desire is to create a scheme that accomplishes the desired results and does not have as much overhead for the operating system as these data base products. I can not find any "Open Source" ISM product to evaluate. As a result I am breaking new ground when it comes to application file systems.

Back to my story. During the day on March 30th, I had an insight to create a number of small files to represent the contents of a larger file that required some form of ISM method. This is a real departure from conventional wisdom. I would need to create a "file extension method" that effectively represented an ordered file cluster. My first attempts to build such a thing were quite a disappointment. I went to sleep that night thinking poorly of my choice about this process. As a result my inner child was disturbed and I woke up very early the next morning with excess acid which caused me physical pain. I realized right away that I had upset my inner child so my first task was to assure myself that all was well. Then I had to deal with the upset stomach much like I get from overeating. I do have a genetic disorder that encourages excess acid production, so I was not surprised by this event. It did bring to my attention the lack of confidence that I felt about my relationship with my higher self and the insights I was receiving on this project. This was a valuable realization.

On April Fools Day, "April 1st", I devised a "file extension method" for creating the desired result by using a double precision technique I first evolved back in 1970. Essentially I created a C language function that incremented a character string using only the characters from 0-9, A-Z, and a-z. This would allow me to create files in an ordered cluster and enable me to build the file scheme that I desired. I no longer felt like the "Fool" that I had felt on the previous day. I have more confidence that I will create a new standard for application file systems that run faster on Linux systems than the conventional data base products.

It is my understanding that I am on a path of discovery that will lead to some improvements in the computer industry. The real fun for me comes from working with spirit and its preferences for doing things this way. It is my hope that those of us who are not involved with the computer industry will also derive some insights from my experiences with this project.

John
 

[John]

Hello,

The computer that I use for programming in C was purchased on November 2009. I like to try out various Linux distributions with this machine. I put the Ubuntu Linux on my regular computer that I use for email, internet, and personal work. For the most part, I do not play around with it to try out some feature.

The 2nd computer, the one I got in Nov 2009 has never been able to connect to the internet. This seemed strange to me that none of the Linus distributions had a way to auto-connect to the net. As a result I started to research that issue using the PClinuxOS. After my evaluations I have concluded that the computer hardware itself is at fault. The machine actually has 2 different methods for connecting. That in itself was the clue that led to my insight. The first method, the one that most motherboards depend upon must not work at all with this board and the AMD chipset that came installed on the system. That was why the 2nd LAN card was inserted on this model. My problem was that this card was damaged during shipment. The card itself was dislodged when I open the case and examined the contents. Even after re-attaching it to the mother board, I could not get it to work. I did learn a lot in the process about system administration for the internet and about motherboard design.

Now here is where I do things quite differently than just about every one else. There is a 12 month warranty on all parts and service for this machine. Do I want to fix it ? That is what most would of us would do. When I asked myself, the higher self that is, what the purpose of this experience could be, I received some very good insight. With that and my natural desire to move along on the computer project in the best way I can, I choose to think that a motherboard upgrade was best.  The divine plan for this project is extensive. A lot of potentials were explained to me by my higher self once I made this choice.

Both my computers use dual core 64 bit chip sets. After checking the case on my 2nd computer, I realized that I could upgrade to a quad core processor and larger motherboard. With this change I would also need to upgrade and expand the memory system. I will not be able to make these changes until early next month. It will take that long for me to get all the required items. I will continue to work on C programming until that time.

All problems in life have a purpose and a range of potential outcomes associated with the issue. I like to consider the circumstances and make wise choices for me and my spirit.

John

[John]

Hi,

I was able to re-build my 2nd computer and get it to connect with the Internet. I swapped out every component except the hard drive. I may eventually change that as well. At the heart of the Internet connection issue was the way my Internet Service Provider makes the connection. It uses the machine address of the computer in such a way that prevents more than one computer from connecting unless you use a broadband router. It will then use the machine address of the router.

As I learn more about C programming I realize that I am just starting to digest the scope and potentials of the language. I suspect that at the moment I understand about 15% of what I will know about a year from now. It will be interesting to see how this estimate changes once I invest the time and energy over the next year. I have a plan of study that involves a lot of reading with more modest efforts doing the actual coding. The reading part includes a study on Linux internals. By looking at this material I have a better grasp on how Linux operating systems function and the scope of what I have yet to learn about the C language itself. It is substantial. I have come to appreciate, to some degree, how much is hidden when high level languages are used. I have always been fascinated learning how things work. Re-building my rig was a wonderful experience. I have a better appreciation for most of the physical components. The same kind of adventure can be found with software. This is an aspect of computer science that requires a great deal of creativity.

There is one other area of focus that I have started to evaluate. That would be video capture, editing and Blue Ray/DVD creation. The Linux solutions for this marketplace are not easy to understand. Since it involves understand hardware, software, and video/sound formats, it requires a great deal of study. Since this ties in with my other areas of interest, it may well prove to be a catalyst for my primary goals and objectives.

The central idea is to have fun with these things and enjoy all the moments they bring me.

John