It has been a blah couple of days. I'm mentally and physically exhausted from the push to complete my thesis project system prototype. While I've enjoyed implementing the system thus far, the road ahead is uncertain.
I have a midterm tonight in my Formal Language Theory class. If it is anything like the homework assignments it should be manageable. There is one formula that I need to memorize to convert DFAs to regular expressions. I know how to do this using the GNFA approach, but the book for class uses a mechanical algorithmic approach that is far more confusing. It is terrible though, once you figure it out. I figure I'll review the formal definitions of automata, though I almost these almost from memory now. Any way, it should be fun.
I've had a headache for a bit today, yesterday I had a bit of a fever. Hope it is nothing.
I think the next step in my project is to start understanding the Autoconf tools. I couldn't get VC++ installed on my Virtual PC, so the windows port will wait for now. I think the next feature will likely be to incorporate DNS-SD (over mDNS, or Rendezvous as Apple calls it), or DNS Service Discovery. This way clients on the LAN will require little or no configuration. Clients would not require configuration if there is a Cluster Manager or a Root Node on the LAN. If there is no CM or RN, then only one Client would need to be configured, the rest should follow suit.
Thinking about backup plans in case I don't get into a PhD program, and for the first time in my life I understand how intelligent people end up delivering pizzas. I wouldn't want a job that was too demanding, because I'll want to continue my research on my own.
