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How to obtain the result of a chemical reaction given two components?

For example, I enter "N2 + H2" and it gives me "N2 + H2 → NH3". Or "C10H8 + O2" and it shows "C10H8 + O2 → CO2 + H2O". I don't need coefficient calculator, where I type full reaction and it calculates coefficients (marked bold in next…
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What tools exist for generating "ASCII Tables", if any?

Consider a block like the following: +-----------------------------------+--------------------------+ | In Baseline | Not in Baseline …
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What program do you use for spaced-repetition/flash card learning?

I've been using the excellent Mnemosyne application (see my answer below), but I'm curious if there are any other quality options out there. I prefer open source, linux compatible applications, but feel free to answer with whatever you use.
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Benefit cost analysis software

I was wondering if anyone knows about a benefit cost analysis software geared towards transportation projects. I use microBENCOST, but it's old and buggy. MicroBENCOST SUMMARY. if you have ever done benefit / cost analysis, what softwre did you use…
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Point of Sale/CRM for computer repair businesses

Starting up a mobile computer repair company and I am looking at POS/CRM solutions. I am trying out Commit CRM, but am looking to find other solutions that are out there to compare with. Features I consider important are: Web interface Inventory…
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Access my home files via web browser

I am looking for a solution to access the files on my home computer using nothing but a browser. I do not want to have to download any client software (Java ok). I do not care about sharing or streaming media. Must be secure. Must be free. Must not…
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Does a system exist where software can be installed on a server and run anywhere?

I was wondering if it would be possible to install any kind of software (ranging from MS Office to Photoshop and the like) on a server and then be able to access this software from any other computer, no matter what it's hardware is (since the…
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What kind of software is there for tracking products and their production?

My parents own a small manufacturing business that needs a solution for tracking parts and information about those parts... for example, if someone called in with a serial number they need to know when it was made, who made it, when it was sold,…
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How to transfer large file between me and my friend?

Possible Duplicate: Free way to share large files over the Internet? Transfering large files over internet Are there some utilities, which allow to transfer files from peer to peer at full channel speed, like torrent clients or download manages…
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How to create a AAA triptik?

The ones among us that remember the 2400 baud modem, will also probably remember the TripTiks that were produced by AAA. So if you wanted to take a road trip, you just went down to your local AAA office told them where you wanted to go and they…
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How to download large amounts of information from an online database?

I work on a research project that uses several databases provided by private companies. I need to get a huge amount of information from one of these databases to run a statistical test on the information. The problem is that the site is not very…
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What's the recommended free software to draw data structures?

Possible Duplicate: Visio alternatives I don't know such a tool yet, and it's sometimes hard to work if I don't draw it out.. Anyone can recommend a good candidiate?
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Autocheck changes in a HTTPS website

I need to monitor the changes (announcements from TA) that is made on a website which requires me to login. I was wondering if there is some way where I can automate this checking, so that I get notified if there's any change. I have come across…
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What software should I use for professional photo album design?

I am a graphic designer and I'm used to doing magazine advertisements, brochures, posters and that sort of thing. Recently I was approached by a photographer who wants a graphic designer to produce wedding albums for him. I have already done a…
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What program to use for drawing algorithm flowcharts?

Possible Duplicate: Good (preferably free), easy to use, attractive flowchart software I need to draw algorithm flowcharts and have already used the program "Dia". It's not bad, but is there something better?
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