[By Demand] Fast Track Topics

Which one of the topics mentioned in the poll would you like to get as a Fast Track. If the topic you want is not listed in the poll, please post and request it.

awssome poll
I want a linux part two too.

I select all programming languages (non gui ones) because they rarely change.

And yes, a fast track to GIMP would be AWSSOME. Everyone can become a pro image editor if only there were good offline books on GIMP.

Wow. The topics look great. I can be sure that the next month (or the one after that) will have a very good pdf.

T

C++ (C Plus Plus) and/or C# (C Sharp)
Visual Basic
PHP and MySQL

MetalheadGautham said:
And yes, a fast track to GIMP would be AWSSOME. Everyone can become a pro image editor if only there were good offline books on GIMP.

Ya ...............GIMP would be nice to have................Opensource at its best

hey i dont want a fast track of certain software but on other topic that is useful to every one as everybody dont use visual basic C++ etc.
so a fast track on latest upgrading, gaming, and latest gadgets would be better

But, what abt this months FAST TRACK ??

A Fast Track to Gaming 2 8).

Fast tract should not be as general application's help (ie. photoshop/gimp).. lot of online helps/free ebooks are in the Web..
Instead, it should cover common technologies with deep analysis...
such as follows;
1.Cryptography
2.Sound Techniques
3. Linux System Administration
4. Windows System Administration
5. Web design (it may be describe how to create a website using simple coding/e)
6. Networking models (it may be describe the seven layers(OSI) in detailed)
7. Technologies in and around other than Computers. (bcoz digit as a Tech.Navigator)
8. Analyzing Media Formats (CD/DVD/HD DVD/BR/etc.)
9. Script Languages (such as windows script/etc)

I agree with you guys but for me Fast track to Windows XP was the best I liked in the series, so a second version giving more advanced details to this old OS might be helpful to the newbies and experts alike, for example giving about modifying resources to customize using Hex tools or Hesource Hacker, etc....

If possible I would request you to give Fast Track to Photoshop Advanced with more "workshops" and "tutorials"...like the last time you've given us to make effects like Vista's Glass Effect and some cool text effects like the "Text go BOOM" one.....
please add some more of like this.

tomcruise said:
A fast track to GIMP would be AWESOME.

+1

tomcruise said:
A fast track to GIMP would be AWESOME. Everyone can become a pro image editor if only there were good offline book.

+1

N

PRO-E wildfire labview
plz take this too onto account

Why not to explore new technology in market...I would suggest some fundamentals (and in depth articles subsequently) about Microsoft "Popfly", I found that one groundbreaking.

mobile os

I would like to have fast tracks on

1. C# or java.
2. Using PHP in Dreamweaver.
3. trick digital photography by ordinary manual camera(like canon sx110is).

KPower Mania said:
A Fast Track to Gaming 2 8).

+1

Fast track to
1. C++
2. Linux

Ron said:
Fast track to
1. C++
2. Linux

LOL C++ is there in this month's issue... why u wanna repeat it again ? And there was a Linux and Open Source Fast Track too... maybe you can guys make a P2 of them.

I would like a fast track on gaming again as its been around 2 years since the last gaming fast track came.

Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows 7 [ Definitely this will be your Fast Track of Anniversary Special 2009 ]
Windows Azure

C++ and C# in Linux

How about all of these? That gives you an year's worth of stuff and please make one on OS X too.

Dark Star said:
C++ and C# in Linux

C# runs only on windows

list added:

1. Motherboard (A to Z should be analyzed)
2. Networking (both windows and linux)
3. Troubleshooting to Linux(deb,rpm)
3. Inkspace (vector graphics)
4. Sony's Sound forge
5. Qcad( open source cad program)
6. Build your own pc (Assembling techniques)

MetalheadGautham said:
C# runs only on windows

C# compilers are available in Linux too. Even silverlight is there.
Mono Project is dedicated for .net Development in Linux.

fast track on gaming....A little more advanced this time ....covering the use of 3d analyzer

+1 for GIMP or Inkscape

Fast track on networking(both windows & linux).

Fast track to Visual Basic.

i think linux 2 would be great..and as said above please avoid specific software..go for general topics..

A fast track to PC Modding

A fast track to Social Networking.

Fast track to Processors ( Processor's History, Architecture...future everything.)

Fast track to GUI Programming!

M

Fast Track on Overclocking

Fast track to qt3

Hard Copies
1. Linux Part 2
2. Networkin Hacks--Brief Discussion (Windows)

Soft Copies
1. Digit can also provide a ebook which could contain all the troubleshooting tips and tricks for Windows

List added:

1. Comparative guide between Linux and Windows (it will useful for linux beginners)
2. How to assemble a PC
3. Networking (both windows * Linux)

P

What abt a Fast Track in .NET related...I think that would be useful...

Betruger said:
List added:

1. Comparative guide between Linux and Windows (it will useful for linux beginners)

wow! tht will be cool!!!

Betruger said:
Networking (both windows * Linux)

pls provide 2 separate fastracks for this....

P

Hard Copies
1. Linux Part 2
2. Networkin Hacks--Brief Discussion (Windows)
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Internet Marketing Company | Online Marketing

None of the above.

Fasttrack to Linux(Advanced)

Fasttrack to Symbian OS

Fasttrack to GIMP

Fasttrack to Photography

Fasttrack to CSS

Fasttrack to Wordpress

E

Hi,
I, think this is one of the best way for making public up-to-date. It'll help to know about, who is leading in a particular area.

EXL

SM

Windows 2008 Server - Fast Track (Print Edition Please)

Fast Track to Python is what I'll recommend.

L

Cheap wholesale switchblade knives

$3.10 for an automatic knife with free shipping, now thats cheap *www.liangdianup.com/automatic_1.htm how about the
buck 110 auto? Do they still make that thing here in the states? I think they were being converted into autos out west. Nice
knife, these guys also have a copy of a Buck 110 auto.

Erm FT to Mac OS X
Been asking for it for like 2 years now.

A

Gaming Advanced

More Linux

Maya & 3DS Max

N

Cool G5 said:
None of the above.
Fasttrack to Wordpress

also fasttrack to java scripting and AJAX

Where is Python /? Do add a quick startup for pyqt

Dark Star said:
Where is Python /? Do add a quick startup for pyqt

+1

Fast track on 'Python' please.

Dark Star said:
Where is Python /? Do add a quick startup for pyqt

Liverpool_fan said:
+1

Ecstasy said:
Fast track on 'Python' please.

I agree. We need one on Python!!

C

hii..
I would like to have a fast track on PHP and Mysql
which is highly in demand now a days....as i m a web developer as well as Seo so i would like know php in details..

Pls provide a fast track in OpenGL
Its very interesting

fast track to .net C# advanced or Java J2EE

FAST TRACK TO UBUNTU!!

^^ +1

If possible Also a FT to Python. I have recommended this before as well. :neutral:

Visual Basic would be a good start for wannabe software developers....
especially the new visual basic editions have lots of new features....
Digit should provide : -
1. VB basics
2. VB advanced
3. VB game programming and other fun stuff u could do wid VB.

Also u should also include FastTrack to scripting languages and the fun stuff you could wid it like .....Autoitv3,Autohotkey,Kixstart etc....for people who love programming..!!

so i wud like to also see a Fast Track to SCRIPTING LANGUAGES

Fast track on advance tricks & How to do with ur Digital Camera.

Hey I want Fast Track on PC Troubleshooting & Security...........

S

hey please publish a fast track on autodesk maya or 3Ds studio Max for novice beginners.
pls do this as this is a request from a very young reader of ur mag.
pls pls
hope u will not disappoint me
thanx

> Firefox Addons
> Top Downloads (Essential, Multimedia, Security, Updates,etc)
> Web Designing
> Ms Access 2007
> Hardware Troubleshooting

M

Networking, (Windows, Linux-[Ubuntu])

W

the most interesting fastrack i ever read was on photoshop. in fact i read the ebook version included in archives of one of your previous issue. it was very informative and admirably to the point, no useless jargon no diverting stories and really no boring history. it had just the info one requires and that too in just 180 pages. it really made me the photo master of troupe and guess what all photography and editing tasks of upcoming events were referred to me, it really earned me much respect. thanks digit.

Can storage topics be covered on fast track ? Various Storage Devices, their issues, troubleshooting disk failures,working with scratch discs, best practices to store data in portable and non-portable media. etc ?

V

How about Python?

How about a Fast Track to Directx ?

T

how a bout fast track to windows 7 and at the end of the year 2010 re visit Fast track to windows 7 tips, tricks and serets.

A fast track on Photo shop Very very advanced.

In which only advance tips and tricks should be included. A tutorial type for various effects/special effects and post processing.

N

splendid, cant wait to have ma hands on nov issue :shock:

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ya, i forgot that, python is another great topic. i giv ma 1st preference to PyTHON

S

hi! I want you to include Autodesk Maya 2010 Materials or tuturials in fast track and a little about portable hard drives which can be used on both Windows and Mac or any other O.S. Thank You!

S

please include php with postgresql (as both are completely free)

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Video Tutorials for Web Developments like
Hosting a Website from your OWN PC.
Installing WebServers .

is this included in feb ?

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Video Tutorials for Web Developments like
Hosting a Website from your OWN PC.
Installing WebServers .

is this included in feb ?

O

Dear Team Digit,
Fast Track To:

1) Python (CPython & IronPython.NET)
2) GUI Programming in Linux (GTK and others)
3) Snow Leopard
4) Networking (generic format and its implementation in different OSes)
5) Career Guidance
6) Different Aptitude Tests for all the streams or specifically IT and how to crack them.
7) BASH Scripting

I don't have to say this, but I would like to make a point. People follow you (me included), so Digit team always has the power to influence us whatever they do. Please consider point 5 and 6 specially. Because, when I was in college, I didn't have anyone to guide me. I am in IT sector right now and still waiting for my dream, let alone fulfilling it. Please guide the others who seek help. You have done it in the past, but I would like to request once again in the Fast Track compilation.

Thanks in advance!

MetalheadGautham said:
awssome poll
I want a linux part two too.

I select all programming languages (non gui ones) because they rarely change.

And yes, a fast track to GIMP would be AWSSOME. Everyone can become a pro image editor if only there were good offline books on GIMP.

Yeah Fast Track to GIMP would be a good idea. ++

OR Maybe Fast Track to QT using C++ would be an enhancement to the Fastback to C++

S

postgresql

java .......

I would like a Fast Track on Visual Studio 2008 or 2010. It will cover most of the topics listed above.

I

i am engg student @ i am interested in programming languages but not in c++.....so plz try for java /php/html.......

P

I will like to have on networking concepts.

I would like to see Fast Track on GIMP,Mobile Browsing,Symbian OS,Windows 7,Wired And Wireless Home Network,Ubuntu,Firefox.......... :grin:

V

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uh... sorry about the image size.

V

Symbian OS,Windows 7 would also be good.

P

+1 for GIMP.
Fasttrack to server with a DIY home server/Internet Gateway.

i want about game engines and animation

i need to learn C++ as it is in my 11th class cousre i need it plz

T

Raaabo said:
Which one of the topics mentioned in the poll would you like to get as a Fast Track. If the topic you want is not listed in the poll, please post and request it.

C++ has been apparently overpowered by JAVA, so better JAVA than C++; but I and many others strongly recommend Photoshop as many are other who're not much into it and it has got loads of features, so photoshop is my suggestion as every1 is nt a programmer like me and u...!!!
:mallet:

It might appear bit foolish but how u add an avatar or pic 2 your profile (m not asking abt albums) and how to add signature to the forum line.. it seems i want a fast track to digit forum...
but help me out plzzzzzzzzzzz................
:flu-notwatching:

You guys should revisit Digital Audio and Digital Video FTs.

S

hey plz give us a fast track on
1.photoshop cs3/4
2.php
3.JAVA
4.history of computing and anecdotes from the world of IT(for those preparing for TCS IT WIZ)

P

Need at least one fast track issue on creating a simple website.

Yea,I want to make my own web page or blog or something like that..........

I

please provide fast track on java,networking,php,html........

D

Fast Track
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Distributed Computing
Mainframes
Java
C++
Photoshop
Linux Programming

I

core java,
adv java(J2ME)(with scope in coming days),
linux programming,
mainframe,
java fx,
networking(windows,linux),
java ME,

Service Oriented Architecture
Cloud Computing
Oracle
Windows 7 Registry Guide

A

C++/QT
PERL
Shell Scripting
...........

Gaming case and good PSU.....

H

hello.................Friend,

I would request you to give Fast Track to Photoshop Advanced with more "workshops" and "tutorials"...like the last time you've given us to make effects like Vista's Glass Effect and some cool text effects like the "Text go BOOM" one.....
please add some more of like this. Thanks.................

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S

cloud computing.

IMO,C languages should not be given.Why?Because these are massive languages and within a single small book,it's difficult to make it successful...

Give about Visual Basic,Advanced Photoshop...

F

Hello all
iam not sure iam writing in a correct place,iam a digit member from iran,my August issue did not have the Fast track to css, and i just asked them to include the item in my next order,can any body help me with pdf version of Fast track to css in august.
and upload it somewhere and link to me
i cant wait to finish my project with HTML & CSS with help of fast track to CSs
THanks

K

You may include all the Fast track pdfs in the oncoming June 2011 anniversary issue

M

hi guys..
i want to know if digit has published Fast Track on "developing android apps"

Networks

R

Please make fast track on Website Security with PHP .At the present time there are few book present in Indian Market on Website Security.

A

A fast track to "Hosting a webserver on home PC" using Ubuntu Server edition would really be a boon to tech savvy people and help us batter understand networking concepts.

physics

Looks like this has come up in this thread quite a few times but no one is paying heed -
Python (2.x ?) with some introduction (or a separate FastTrack) to 3.

Sathish; said:
List added:

1. Comparative guide between Linux and Windows (it will useful for linux beginners)
2. How to assemble a PC
3. Networking (both windows * Linux)

a complete guide on how to assemble computer

It will save many 1000 bucks of all Digit Reader

add it to polls and then see the result!!!

@mohityadavx
Friend, just to tell you, we can read fonts of size ~10.

Increasing font width more than needed and making it red is an easy way to get warning from mods.

Yes, Even I urge that this article would be published in digit soon!

a complete guide on how to assemble computer

It will save many 1000 bucks of all Digit Reader

add it to polls and then see the result!!!

RazorbladeXtreme said:
Looks like this has come up in this thread quite a few times but no one is paying heed -
Python (2.x ?) with some introduction (or a separate FastTrack) to 3.

fast track to python and c#. please give it and also for GIMP.

Hope Its on C++

Hope the fast track is on C++... Which month are they gonna issue this on???

Just voted in the poll-

Adobe Photoshop

hi dude you can find the C++ tutorial on November 2010 DVD!

zubair.s.kazi said:
Hope Its on C++

Hope the fast track is on C++... Which month are they gonna issue this on???

thetechfreak said:
Just voted in the poll-

Adobe Photoshop

OR

Adobe Premiere - Its high time for this.

C

Fast Track on Content Management System.
Service Oriented Architecture

T

cheeka said:
Fast Track on Content Management System.
Service Oriented Architecture

+1

buddyram said:
Yes, Even I urge that this article would be published in digit soon!

a complete guide on how to assemble computer

It will save many 1000 bucks of all Digit Reader

add it to polls and then see the result!!!

Already given.

mohityadavx said:
a complete guide on how to assemble computer

It will save many 1000 bucks of all Digit Reader

add it to polls and then see the result!!!

Already given. I think it was the FIRST or SECOND FT !! :grin:

K

Voted Adobe Photoshop. Need it for an emerging business. Any advice on how and where I could learn and master using this software fast? :grin:

kolbywhite28 said:
Voted Adobe Photoshop. Need it for an emerging business. Any advice on how and where I could learn and master using this software fast?

There are few video tutorials on web. Torrents may be!

i want a good one for Android.
like How to create Android Apps
or How to do Android development.
or How to create your own Custom Roms
or How to Compile from Android Sources.

Please give Fast Tracks on Adobe Photoshop CS5, Visual Basic 2010, Maya 2012 and 3DS Max 2012.

By the way, you can also include Fast Tracks to 'Maya 2012' and '3DS Max 2012' in the poll. I am sure they will receive quite a number of votes.

A fast track to Trouble Shooting your PC is long overdue according to me.
There are many threads almost everyday that are solved in this forum. Compile a best list of them. And print! And please do credit the one who answers by atleast mentioning his name. Almost every issue on the magazine whenever you give something from tif forum you only mention the name of member who asks the question but not the one who answers it. So I hope it is taken case of

Movie making SWs like Sony Vegas pro, Adobe movie maker etc. (Since I need it)

I think all aspects in a linear manner should be covered. Starting with photoshop. (If I were to give a neutral opinion)

S

Fast Track on -
1 - android
2 - nokia qt

I believe that there are quite a few CG artists in this forum. So a Fast Track to Maya (or Mudbox) would be great for us.
I would also like Fast Tracks to some Adobe products like Photoshop and Flash Professional.

I am aware, though, that these will cater to the needs of only a specific set of people. Sorry for the others!

Make your own robot-2 :wink:

P

Re:

Nice one.keep it up.Thanks.

N

I do agree with you. it should go for genaral topic because linux is a huge information. vacation to vietnam

tuxybuzz said:
i think linux 2 would be great..and as said above please avoid specific software..go for general topics..

A

Maybe a fast track to "Creative Thinking" or "Creative Process".

It's an ambiguous topic, but then everything boils down to this only.
Whether it's movie making, image editing, game design, or a new crazy app...

There are already many books on technical aspect of design, why not a book on creative aspect of design.

Also fast track on Visual Studios is also a viable choice. About the IDE rather than the supported technology, as it has many neat features.

Maybe a book on problem solving techniques and methods related to programming languages (mathematics and logic).

Also there are very good suggestions like Assembling Computers (with good pics, and a DIGIT TV video accompanying), Physics (nice one), AI, etc.

Also if u do cover programming languages like C++ or .NET(C#), do cover it in detail, even if it means sacrificing on color pages (no need to teach syntax in color), to cut down prices.
Last time you guys did FT on both those topic, it was a flimsy thin fast track.

But let FTs to Photoshop, Maya, Flash and likes in color pages...

Yes a FT to Assembling your own Computer is very much warranted for. Hope you do one soon

A

Sathish said:
Fast tract should not be as general application's help (ie. photoshop/gimp).. lot of online helps/free ebooks are in the Web..
Instead, it should cover common technologies with deep analysis...
such as follows;
1.Cryptography <-- +1 for this
2.Sound Techniques <-- Dont know much about it
3. Linux System Administration <-- +1 for this
4. Windows System Administration <-- Why would some one need this
5. Web design (it may be describe how to create a website using simple coding/e) <-- +1
6. Networking models (it may be describe the seven layers(OSI) in detailed) <-- +1
7. Technologies in and around other than Computers. (bcoz digit as a Tech.Navigator) <-- +1
8. Analyzing Media Formats (CD/DVD/HD DVD/BR/etc.) <--
9. Script Languages (such as windows script/etc) <--

Summing it all up... I am with you except the windows part, I doubt if Windows server exists somewhere in the universe. So, a double size linux guide would be better than that

thetechfreak said:
Yes a FT to Assembling your own Computer is very much warranted for. Hope you do one soon

I would love it...

also a fast track to php or MySQL

Can digit do a FT on Linux from scratch.

FT on make your own customized linux distro

I

Digit Had done a Fast Track on CREATING FACEBOOK APPS(APRIL 2010),
now guidelines have been changed for developers..
they have made the REST API,FBML and some other things OBSOLETE.
We have to use OpenGraph,Html5,javascript etc..
So a Fast Track On That Would Be Great..
Looking Forward to it,as watever i learnt is cos of digit and now i am also into facebook app development(just a starter) cos of DIGIT only..
Plssssssss...

Going with the current flavor of the season.. After the success of Fast Track on Linux, Windows, Mac etc, I really want to see a fast track on FreeBSD.

Fastrack on
Digital art for beginers or medium level(Maybe using a beginers wacom tablet bambo one)

I have voted for c++ /c# but it should be advanced since digit in past has given c++/.net fast tracks ..ps advancd is my second preference!

What about a Fastrack on 'Viruses :twisted:

and Antiviruses'...
which will cover everything related 2 da headache :evil:

& da solution (or not? :wink:

),
as it is experienced by all those who hav a PC :-(

(desktop,laptop etc), mobile.

I wish to get the FastTrack on Databases.
NoSQL Databases viz., redis, memcached, CouchDB would be much better

a DIY fasttrack or blender/any good free animation development tool....

S

#DEMOSCENES
atleast provide some of your dvds
visit this -->
scene.org - scene.org awards
Demoscene - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I would love a fasttrack on ruby on rails and python, i hope this isn't made available

Not being rude to any of you but i think java is issued!

Linux 2 would be great!!

PHP is issued!

Would love any fasttrack related to programming :-D

If python is done somebody please let me know. :smile:

Assembling your own PC would be a great idea. The techniques and tips to the same will be appreciated. I know it is difficult to manage it in this issue but take a look at the topics for the upcoming ones. Thanks

P

i would like to have a how to benchmark pc components fasttrack because there is a lot of misconceptions about hardware performance some people still think a pentium 4 3.6 ghz is faster than a i5 2320 @ 3ghz

D

A Fast Track on AI would be great, though not only it should contain theory but also programming(in Java would be great coz generally used by more people

but yeah concept is more important

) from beginning to atleast intermediate levels.
By AI I not only mean applications like pathfinder etc but also ones that 'learn from experience'...

Thanks

C

Fast track on computer modding

R

Fasttrack on Computer Logical pROGRAMMING

A fast track to advanced computing, everyone should use their to the max. for e.g. Advanced usages of Wolfram Aplha and Google.
Plus a fast track to GIMP would be totally out of the box. there are quite a tools which GIMP dosen't have [like PS.] but then it's free too!

Fast Track to C++ programming.

Fast track to Ethical hacking? :chinscratch:

Gearbox said:
Fast track to Ethical hacking?

Fast track to how to change ethical into malicious? :chinscratch:

Fast track to digital art/matte painting please!!!!!!!!

How about Fast track to Virtual Machine including topics on how to use virtual box,wine for linux and other software virtualization tools :-D

P

Fasttrack for next gen consoles plz

fasttrack to ubuntu kali.....

Maybe a fast-track on VPSs and good VPS providers ?

Y

I go for Adobe Photoshop Advanced.. I have great interest in photoshop...