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Parallax for Dummies

Rick-FTRick-FT Posts: 3
edited 2007-03-15 17:38 in BASIC Stamp
Hello, new to forum, do not know the Parallax Server, have to know yesterday, must find a document that explains, in HUMAN TERMINOLOGY, the who,· what, where and why, then how do I deploy and maintain and need to know all this by Monday.· (I hate my job)

Any help or direction will be appreciated...

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  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2007-03-15 16:54
    You probably should be a little less glib and a bit more informative about your needs, your context, etc.

    Start with the main Parallax page, the Company menu item, and the History of Parallax

    Under Key Links, begin with Getting Started

    I don't think there is any single document that has what you want. There's a tremendous amount of information and Parallax has at least 3 major controller product lines (Stamp, SX, and Propeller) let alone their accessories, educational materials (Stamps in Class), and robotics stuff.

    If you have specific questions or if you're confused after looking through some of the available documentation, feel free to ask.
  • allanlane5allanlane5 Posts: 3,815
    edited 2007-03-15 17:06
    Hello, Rick, I'd love to help you. Need to know, what your goal is, what you are trying to do. What do you already have in-hand to do it with.

    Terse but vague questions lead to verbose, unfocussed, and generally useless answers. If you really need to know something by Monday, then you really need to ask a better question that includes a little more detail about what your assignment is.
  • Rick-FTRick-FT Posts: 3
    edited 2007-03-15 17:06
    Hello,

    I guess I should be less glib, however, after 52 years of life and my job suddenly requires that I maintain a Parallax Server and I've never heard of this product, I guess I may have overreacted a bit.

    I currently do SQL and Sybase so I've worked in a .Net· and Powerbuilder environment.· I now must use the COMPASS tool as the data engine and serve it all up using ColdFusion and a Parallax Server.

    I wonder if I even have the correct Parallax Forum?
  • Steph LindsaySteph Lindsay Posts: 767
    edited 2007-03-15 17:20
    Yes, please clarify and we will try to help!

    "Parallax Server" - now, this forum is for the company Parallax, which·has several lines of·microcontrollers - little computers -·BASIC Stamp, Javelin Stamp, SX, Propeller; the brains for robots, sensor systems, industrial equipment, etc.· If you need a microcontroller, I can point you to free downloads of beginner-friendly books.

    A server is a different animal.· I did a Google search of "Parallax Server" and I'm seeing phrases like "physical host" and·"disk space allocation" and "broadband gaming."·Then I see "deploy and maintain" from your post, and I'm thinking that you might not be talking about microcontrollers?

    So, before we start talking apples and oranges, just what is the purpose of your project?

    -Stephanie Lindsay

    Editor, Parallax Inc.
  • Max WoodenMax Wooden Posts: 112
    edited 2007-03-15 17:25
    I think he is referring to the PINK product located here: http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30013
  • Rick-FTRick-FT Posts: 3
    edited 2007-03-15 17:33
    Hello all, I'm just at the wrong Parallax site. my bad or what. Thanks for the good times though. The PINK thing, very cool, however, not what I need, too bad though. I always wanted to do robotics... All I do is code. code, code and nothing talks back, unless it tell to.

    Have fun...
  • Steph LindsaySteph Lindsay Posts: 767
    edited 2007-03-15 17:38
    Ah, I figured you might have wandered into the wrong Parallax.· We wish you success with your challenge.· Please come back when you have time for some fun!·


    -Stephanie
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