SLIIT : Need More Videos

It's really sad to see less SLIIT videos in the net.
when you type "SLIIT Videos" in Google you get only few videos.
I'm working on making some videos about SLIIT and SLIIT life, but it will take time.
I would also like to see you guys make some videos and upload them to youtube.

Good Luck

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SLIIT : To You My Friend

There are some students who are total IT Geeks.
and
There are some who do nothing and just wonder around and laugh at others thinking that they are cool, believe me it's not.
I have only this to say,
Life sucks and it get worse when you get more older.
So please feel free to enjoy your life.
Smokers, smoke (try to quit)
Drinkers, drink.
Occasional weed is OK with me ;-)
Never go to extreme of anything fun or study.
trow out a part, play a sport, get to know new people, hang out with your Friends.
If you have a girl friend, don't neglect your friends you'll need them more than your girl friend.
Enjoy your life, and play it safe ;-)

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SLIIT : How To Make Web Sites Load Faster

The purpose of the HOSTS file is to allow you to manually enter IP addresses associated with websites, so the DNS server can quickly resolve an address. Say you know that google.com is the IP address 64.233.187.99 — you could enter that into the HOSTS file so when your machine requests google.com, it will immediately know to go to http://64.233.187.99/.

Example

c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\
Open the hosts file using NotePad
Add this line in the bottom
127.0.0.1 localhost
64.233.187.99 www.google.com
(XP Only)

You can add many lines as you like.
If you need to find IP's visit http://www.whois.net/

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For SLIIT Students : Before a Interview

Here are some good tips to do well in a interview.
These tips are from my personal experiences, learn from my mistakes.

1) Dress well. (Blue is good)

2) Do some IQ question to sharpen your IQ score.

3) Human resource manager will ask you to tell about your self, so be ready for that with at least 8 points (ex: you got a diploma/degree, experience, leadership etc..)

4) Learn facts about the company (at least 5 points).

5) Brush up your knowledge in :
OO Concepts.
Algorithms like, how to check a Prime Number, Fibonacci, Factorial, Sort, Search.
Learn how to validate Fields.
Remember that using Error Logs you can recover from crashes.

6) Never lie about your skill. you will get caught.

7) Engineering manager will ask about projects you done. so prepare well for do a good description of your projects.


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SLIIT : XML is important

All SLIIT student should understand that XML is a important tool to learn.
Most companies now change there data exchanges media to XML, so it is better to have good knowledge on XML.

W3Schools:"XML is a cross-platform, software and hardware independent tool for transmitting information."

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SLIIT : Need .Net, Oracle free

Got system problems with .NET Visual Studio 2005???

You can always try Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions, No super large Installs, computer crashes and memory waste.

You can install each of .Net tool separately as you like for FREE.
Visual Web Developer 2005
Visual Basic 2005
Visual C# 2005
Visual C++ 2005
Visual J# 2005

For download visit:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/aa975050.aspx

You can also find Free Express Edition Of Oracle here :
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/database/xe/index.html

Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions Beta 2 Available:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/future/bb421473.aspx

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SLIIT : How I write my exam

1) Go to the exam hall early (Never forget my ID card).

2) Get a good idea of the surrounding (you know what I mean).

3) Fill out the DIT in every given answer paper.

4) No panic when I get the paper.

5) I take some 5-10 minutes to read the whole paper.

6) My hand writing is ugly, so I underline important points.

7) No panic even if I don't know the answers.

8) Never leave blanks for question even if i don't know the answer.

9) Forget everything after the paper.

Golden Rule : NEVER LEAVE BLANKS TO QUESTIONS, write anything that comes into your mind.

Remember every point counts :)

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SLIIT : How to get a Scholarships - part 2

This post is specially for Newcomers and First year students @ SLIIT

Year 1 - Semester 2

Software Technology (ST)
All about data structures, Sorting, Searching, Stacks, Queues.
Really easy if you go to practicals.
Make sure you get the basic stuff like Stacks, Queues and Link List correct, they are the easiest to score.
Searching - easy if you done your IPE right.
Sorting is the only part which is bit tricky, you need to memorize all the algorithms.

Data Communications & Computer Networks I (DCN I)
Really easy from the book, do some past papers.

Database Mgmt.Systems I (Oracle/SQL server) (DBMS I)
DBMS will never get this easy, So score while you can.
Basic sql stuff, if you need help go here www.w3schools.com
Do past papers.

Foundations of Computer Science (FCS)
A maths subject,
I had good friends who pulled me out of this subject. :)
Do past past papers, it's the only way(practice).

Internet Technology and Applications (ITA)
Very easy subject with basic HTML stuff, java scripts, A bit ASP, and e-commerce.
Do your practicals.
Do some past papers.
(This subject is very important in your future studies, I will make a separate Post about it later)


Always remember to complete your Tutes, you get direct questions from them.
To get more info goto How to get a Scholarships - part 1

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SLIIT : Attention First Year Students - 1 semester

This post is specially for Newcomers and First year students @ SLIIT

Don't be lazy in your first year, it's the easiest year you will get a Scholarships full or partial according to Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or more out of 4.0
Full Scholarships - 3.8
Half Scholarships - 3.5

Getting a Scholarships is really easy than you think, I was too lazy and missed my chance :(

Here are the secrets:

1) Do your midterm really well.

2) Let' see what we got in Year 1,
    Semester 1 Subjects

Introduction to Programming Environments (C++ / UNIX) - IPE
This subject is really important for your future studies.
Get the basics right and you'll be a great programmer in later years.
Never cut practicals for this subject - I mean never never

Information Systems - IS
From the book.
Really easy.
Do some past papers and you'll be fine.

Computer Fundamentals - CF
From the book.
Get the binary, memory and gates stuff right.
Do past papers.

Mathematics for Information Technology - MIT
The pattern is always the same, practice some past papers (if you have done maths in A/L, this would really easy)

Technical Communication - TC
Easiest of all subject, If you have a sound knowledge in English you'll be fine.

3) Do at least 3 years of past paper before the exam.

4) Teach your friends about what you know.

If you need more help on subjects please feel free to send me a mail to kusalsmail@yahoo.com

Good Luck

Tomorrow I will discus about year 1 - semester 2

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