Bonjour Mr. Dabdub, or should I say professor Dabdub? (Please tell me how I should call you)

Call me Prof. Dabdub, Dr. Dabdub, or simply Donald. But don't call me Mr. Dabdub.

I am wondering how in the world I am going to get your books + Compilers. I checked all around Orange County and NO one has it until Friday.

The bookstore has informed me that they will get the textbook on Friday Oct 2. That should be ok. We can survive the 1st week without it. This term most of the Engineering textbooks (as you probably know) will be arriving that date.

I am looking for a FORTRAN compiler to install on my personal computer ...with no luck yet. I checked out the Micro Center and they don't carry any FORTRAN compilers. What compiler (for Win95/98) do you recommend I get? And, where might I find it? (keep in mind, I'm a student on a budget).

I don't support that company in any way and cannot answer any questions for them. If you have questions about it, contact them. There are also other (more expensive options) that are available from the computer store here at UCI. They are located near the bookstore.

The compiler that I use is the one on UNIX systems on UCI. I just log in remotely from home and it "feels" like I am in front of the terminal.

Going through your class the first day, I was already lost. I just hope it doesn't get any worst.

Actually it does get much more challenging. However, if you are a newbie with computers, you will find that even though the material gets more challenging, the overall class gets easier for you since you had to work harder than most people initially. Am I making any sense?

It's funny how you lecture in class today. You start out speaking really fast and with a very high pitch voice, but gradually turns into a soft quiet whisphers that is barely noticable.

I guess my vocal chords need some training to endure a two hours workout. Did I tell you that I have tried several times to train my voice to sing classical music? It was all a complete disaster. That is why I only play instrumental classical guitar today.

Next time that my volume goes down just yell in class.... "Hey Donald! Can you please speak louder"

Your first lecture was quite interesting. . I really enjoying being in your class, it was fun on the first day. From your introduction in class, I understood this course will be challenging for many of us. I will try my best to take on the challenge.

Thanks for the kind comment. I do put quite a bit of time in thinking how I can make the class challenging and enjoyable at the same time. Your attitude is what I would recommend most students of MAE-10: gladly accept the challenges and give your best fight.

Does the school support some machines that we can use? How about printing?

Yes, there are several computer laboratories around that you can use. For complete information about them click here. Instructions on how to print are also described in the privious link.