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is it possible to create a program which can change the brightness of the computer?
Can a Program Change Computer Brightness?
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The discussion revolves around the feasibility of creating a program that can change the brightness of a computer monitor, specifically in the context of using C++ on the Windows XP platform. Participants explore various aspects of this capability, including the distinction between command line and graphical interfaces.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants inquire whether it is possible to create a program that changes the brightness of the computer, seeking clarification on what "brightness" refers to.
- One participant specifies that they are referring to monitor brightness and asks about the platform, indicating they are using Windows XP and C++.
- Another participant notes that games can adjust brightness in full-screen mode using DirectX, suggesting that it may be possible to replicate this functionality in a program.
- There is a discussion about the relevance of learning C++ compared to Java, with some participants expressing the view that C++ is limited to command line interfaces, while others argue that it has various GUI toolkits available.
- One participant emphasizes the utility of command line interfaces for certain tasks, countering the notion that they are useless.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the capabilities of C++ and the relevance of command line interfaces, indicating that multiple competing perspectives exist regarding the programming language's utility and the feasibility of changing monitor brightness through a program.
Contextual Notes
There is an assumption that the ability to change brightness may depend on the specific platform and the programming tools available. The discussion does not resolve whether the proposed methods are effective or applicable.
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Borek
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No idea what you mean by "brightness of the computer", please elaborate. Monitor brightness?
And I will spare you and everyone else all puns that I can think of.
And I will spare you and everyone else all puns that I can think of.
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AllenHe said:
What platform are you talking about? Windows, Linux, Unix, Other?
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em.. Windows XP.using C++
yea, I'm talking about the brightness of the monitor.using C++
yea, I'm talking about the brightness of the monitor.using C++
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Is it good to learn C++ before learning Java?
cause programs created using C++ are command line interface, but not graphical interface.and I think that it's useless nowdays.
cause programs created using C++ are command line interface, but not graphical interface.and I think that it's useless nowdays.
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AllenHe said:
C++ has a variety of GUI toolkits, i.e. C++ programs are not limited to running from a terminal.
Command lines are anything but useless. There are many, many tasks that are far easier using the command line than doing them through a GUI.
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Mark44
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Aw, heckBorek said:
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Since games can do this in direct x (full screen mode), I would assume it's possible to duplicate this function. The video card software can also adjust brightness of the desktop, but I'm not sure if that's related to direct x or not.AllenHe said: