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Well, was in the library today. Thought I should save everyone a lot of trouble.
Oh yeah, the Fig 21.1 in this picture is this one over here.
Also, I’m not sure if Ma’m really wanted 21.7 K and L, because as you would see 21.7 does not have sub-problems. I think she really meant 21.6.. either that or I got the wrong book. :O
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To those assigned to Heath, problem 2.3 p. 100, I took a picture of the page just so I need not have the page photocopied. We’re just 13 people assigned to the problem but I hope you guys get to use these.
PS: Sorry, I suck at stabilizing a camera phone. XD
PPS: I also found this: Website of Heath’s lectures. Putting this here for keepsakes.

I found this old Soc. Sci. 2 paper while I was cleaning up my room and thought that it could be worth posting.

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I am probably the only person who ever replied like this to such assignments.

It’s just that, in my opinion, an instructor who asks his/her students to use a particular software is compelled to provide for them a copy of the software or at least a source where they can get a copy. Furthermore, being in education, the copy should be legitimate or else risk being a bad influence to his/her constituents.

Piracy is not an alternative and I do not want to be an educated pirate.

How can we, as academics, condemn plagiarism and not piracy? In essence, they are the same — making use of a legal intellectual property without credit — only that in software, credit is in the form of currency.

Seriously, if I don’t get an alternative or a legitimate copy, I will not do the Machine Problem.

Feel free to comment.

This came in from the CS Network mailing list:

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Things you need to know about the new registration process in the College of Engineering (effective Nov. 4, 2009):

• All registration activities (except Validation at the Eng’g Lib Entrance) will be transferred to the 3rd floor of the College. This means ALL BOOTHS (e.g. Info booths, releasing) can now be found at the 3rd floor.
• Nobody is allowed to enter the Administration Office regardless of reason. All inquiries must be coursed through RegCom only.

General Steps:

1. Proceed to the Regcom Central Station found at the 3rd floor lobby (in front of the Engineering Theatre) to check eligibility. A bulletin board containing information on student eligibilities will also be present.
2. If eligible, claim Form 5A at your respective departments and go on with your registration as before.
   If ineligible, you will be forwarded to one of the Regcom Satellite Rooms (see below)
3. You will be asked to present your I.D. together with pertinent documents to clear your ineligibility in the aforementioned rooms.
4. Wait in the room while Regcom processes your clearance in the Administration office.
5. You will then either be given Admin clearance (meaning you can already proceed with your enrolment) or a slip which indicates that your ineligibility has not been settled yet. With the latter case, you will be instructed by Admin as to your next step (e.g. submit more documents, file for an appeal etc.)

Regcom Satellite Rooms
Room 318-320 — Cases: Loans, Underassessment, Extension of Contract, Shifting/Non-Majors, F-137
Room 313-315 —  Cases: LOA, AWOL, Transferees, Ineligibility due to Grades (eg. only 2 units passed, did not satisfy 50% rule)
Room 314-316 — Cases: Issues on Graduating Status, Signing of Contracts, Readmissions to the College and University

Other Rooms to Remember:

• Room 305-307 – Releasing of COGs, TCGs, Certifications
• Room 306-308 – Application of COGs, TCGs, Certifications; Submission of forms such as Waiver and Overload; Permit for Removals; Certification of Form 5
• Room 309-311 – Regcom Headquarters; Form 5 station

Final Reminders:

1. Please bring your I.D.s during registration. You will definitely need them. If your ID is lost, your latest Form 5 will suffice.
2. Processing of ineligibilities in the respective rooms will be done on a first-come-first-served basis so be early.

**We apologize for the short notice but rest assured that Regcom is always trying its best to ensure that everyone enjoys a smooth registration experience this second semester.
-Regcom and the Office of the College Secretary

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