What is Format: Definition and 132 Discussions

In computing, format, a command-line utility that carries out disk formatting. It is a component of various operating systems, including 86-DOS, MS-DOS, IBM PC DOS and OS/2, Microsoft Windows and ReactOS.

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    Lab Report Format: Qualifying & Quantifying Errors

    Maybe someone can help explain this a little for me. In my lab reports, I am to show qualification of error and then quantify one of those values. Obviously, in some of hte labs, only certain causes of error can be reasonable shown. For example, on the angular velocity lab, I can say that the...
  2. jtbell

    Blu-ray vs. HD DVD format war may be finished

    The Warner studio announced yesterday that they will stop releasing new HD DVD discs at the end of May, and thereafter release on Blu-ray (and standard DVD) only. This will leave only two major studios still supporting HD DVD: Universal and Paramount. This apparently caught Toshiba (which...
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    Writing f(x) format of equations

    Homework Statement How do you write the following in f(x) form? x =1; {3<y<6} and (x – 3)2 + (y – 9)2 = .25 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I had to use these equations in a project that I am graphing and I must also include the f(x) form and I am lost. Can...
  4. O

    Formatting Equations in Post: Tips & Tricks

    Homework Statement Before I post the problem, can someone please tell me what format to use to enter equations in the post? Thanks. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
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    Has Anyone Used a FITS Library for Extracting Galaxy Coordinates in C++?

    hie all, i'm a student and I'm working on a software using FITS file. I need coordinates of galaxies which are stocked in those FITS file. For that i have to use a c++ library then i'll b e able to extract them. i would like to know if somebody has ever code a c++ program using a FITS...
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    Completing the square / Changing format of equation

    I'm supposed to use the method of completeing the square to write an equation in the form y = a(x - p)^{2} + q . Here's one of the equations: y = x^{2} + 6x and another: y = -2x^{2} + 8x + 5 I really don't know where to start, which is why I can't include any work... The main problem...
  7. humanino

    Is there a way to hold government accountable for using exclusive file formats?

    Hey guys, I would appreciate your opinions on the following (to me, very annoying) issue. Some people above me in the administration of this place keep sending me emails, with documents I must read, in a format I do not want to use. You probably understand, or even are familiar with this. I...
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    Importing Solid Files to AutoCad in IGES Format

    Does anyone know of a way to import solid files in an IGES format into AutoCad? It appears that they did away with the IGESIN command.
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    Find Digital Circuit for ATM Device in .ewb Format

    Does anybody know where i can find the Digital Circuit for an ATM Device in .ewb format??
  10. marcus

    New Perimeter video archive format

    the Perimeter streamer site has over a year's worth of seminar talks and public lectures on video and you used to get to them by going to the streaming media site and scrolling down menus and selecting from menus, but there was no comprehensive library structure that you could use to jump right...
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    Change format of equation of plane

    Hi all, I have a plane defined like this: x = 2 +t y = 2+t z = t How do I put it in the format: Ax + By + Cz = D? I feel stupid! :confused:
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    How u delete or format ntfs partition

    hay everyone can u help me. how u delete or format ntfs partition? i need to get it out or format it if u want to Email me it is codename951@yahoo.com thank bye :cry:
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    Solve IEEE Floating Point Format (32bits) for N=-1552.225

    code n=-1552.225 into IEEE floating point format (32bits) anybody knows how to solve this?? is it possible to solve it??
  14. R

    Question of mp3 Being a Lossy Format

    Question of mp3 Being a "Lossy" Format Hi, How is mp3 "lossy"? For example, would I lose quality in an mp3 file if I move the file around: say that the mp3 is stored on my c drive, but then I burn it in the same format to a disk, then I copy it from the disk back to my c drive, then I again...
  15. DaveC426913

    Understanding the .GPM File Format and its Use in CAD and DXF Formats

    URGENT: ".GPM" file format - CAD/DXF? Does anyone know what software a .GPM (Graphics Printing Format) file can be opened in? It seems to be related to CAD and .DXF formats. If anyone has a piece of CAD software that they could use to open this I'd sure appreciate it. (I'll fwd the file to you...
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    Real media (ram format) generic player for Mac?

    I see on a homework question, a file in *.ram format is referenced. I am reluctant to download Real Player because of previous spyware issues and having to jump through several hoops to shut off options in the configuration. Are there any generic players recommended, that can handle this format...
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    MS Word and keeping pasted text to original default format

    MS Word and keeping pasted text to original default format... Is there a way I can just highlight text to turn into the original default font or is there a way I can stop MS Word from allowing the format of different texts to be applied to the original default?
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    Good m4P (iTunes format) to mp3 converter?

    Does anyone know of a good m4P (iTunes format) to mp3 converter? I have tried a couple of shareware progs that say they can do it, but I have had no luck. Thanks.
  19. S

    Can't get original format of a picture

    Help! Its URGENT! I'm using u.are.u 4000 fingerprint sensor to link with my vb.net application via the USB port. I can't get the original format of the picture captured via that device. The original format of the captured picture should be bmp format, 500 width and 550 height, 700 resolution...
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    Cannot access data apartition after format.

    Cannot access data partition after format. The HD on my computer is partitioned. I recently formatted the partition with windows and reinstalled it. Now I cannot access the other partition. Error message: E:/ is not accesible. Ths file or directory is corrupted and unreadable. Any...
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    Converting Movies to PSP Format: Questions & Answers

    OK, trying to convert movies that I already own to the PSP format. As a note, all the movies I own are backed up on my computer, in an .avi format, and are all compressed down using autogk. Two Questions: 1. Can I take those .avi files that I have and use those to convert to the PSP...
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    How to format hard drive/reinstall WinXP

    Hey guys My buddy has a Dell laptop. We are trying to format his hard drive and reinstall Windows. What is the best way to do this? I tried format c: in a dos box, but obviously it wouldn't let that go because Windows was still loaded on top. What do you suggest? Thank you
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    Format hard drive / delete NTFS partition (Windows XP)

    Folks, I'm running Windows XP, but now I need to format my hard drive. The only potential difficulty that I foresee is having to deal with the NTFS partition. I'd like to get rid of it, install Windows ME and then upgrade it back to XP. I've read that the only way to delete any NTFS...
  24. DaveC426913

    Bit viewer/editor for peeking at PNG format

    I want to parse PNG format files, and I need to understand what they're doing with the bytes. Dropping a PNG into Notebook shows ASCII versions of the bytes. I need a small freeware viewer tool to examine the bits themselves. Can someone point me at something I could use? Also, while I am...
  25. Ivan Seeking

    UFOs: What do you think of the format?

    What do you all think about the format for UFOs? Sting was trying to limit the UFOs to the dedicated threads to prevent this from dominating the entire forum. Personally, I tend to appreciate the item by item conversations. What are your thoughts?
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    APA Citation and Format: Resources & Links

    Anyone know of some good links that provide information on APA citation and format?
  27. P

    MP4 Audio Help: DivX Can't Recognize AAC Format

    I can't play MP4's with audio! Wherever I look it tells me that divx player can only play MP4 with mp3 audio, but that the standard audio format for MP4 is AAc, which dvx can't recognise, stupid I think. Everyone also says that MEdia player will play MP4 files, which it doesn't for me! I have...
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    Does anyone have DVD recorder? Which format to buy: + or -?

    I recently bought DVD+ recorder, but someone said that there are more DVD- disks around. So, which format is better? (I bought DVD+ because it is more "open" and more flexible for re-writing/editing format, and does not require "finalising" after which disk becomes un-rewritable. Any one...
  29. S

    How do you make equations in this format?

    Someone knows, I can sense it.
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    What is the formal definition of a limit?

    can someone explain what the formal difinition of a limit ?
  31. Saint

    How to format 1.44MB floppy > 1.44MB ?

    Linux users said they can format the 1.44 floppy with the format of Ex2 and get 1.7 MB capacity, can we do this in DOS/windows ?
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    Learning APA Format for English Writers

    Can anyone refer me to a site that can tell me (in ENGLISH) how to use the APA format for a paper? Thanx!
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