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by pointreyes
Wed May 03, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: Firefox 1.5.0.3 Released
Replies: 3
Views: 2707

If you don't get the automatic update, you can click on Help and select 'Check for Updates'. AFAIK (or can tell) it appears that only the Windows users get this feature with Firefox. At least, the Firefox I'm using in Debian has the option disabled, at least apt-get works. :)
by pointreyes
Tue May 02, 2006 2:32 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Cable vs. DSL ...I'm Mad Again!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2796

AT&T Yahoo DSL? Up here in Oregon they push Qwest MSN DSL. However, I found out that I could pick my own ISP which provides me with considerably better service for uptime (e.g. People on MSN complain about being dropped about once a month, something I have not experienced in over 3 years). If Ya...
by pointreyes
Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:59 pm
Forum: AMD Motherboard Forum
Topic: ABIT KN9 SLI Motherboard with Socket AM2 Processor
Replies: 10
Views: 15448

Just curious, but why do you guys need more than two PCI slots? I use 0 on my personal system. SCSI controller (which due to it's size will only fit in one slot - no picking which slot to use with the 2005/2006 PCI Express boards) Sound TV Tuner (have an antenna, only the Hauppauge has proven worth...
by pointreyes
Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:46 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Help me write a Mea Culpa
Replies: 11
Views: 5122

Well, the RIAA is so determined to convince ALL bodies to not download illegal content that they well...oh just read the article - it's a hoot.
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/13346
by pointreyes
Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:35 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: What you use?
Replies: 26
Views: 11295

Where is Windows ME? Come on, no one uses it? It's such a great system :) I still use it but only in a virtual session. Reason: Because some of the kids' games simply work in ME that are useless (including with compatability mode) in XP. Even the older Myst games work better in ME-no reboots or cra...
by pointreyes
Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Help me write a Mea Culpa
Replies: 11
Views: 5122

What I find strange is the warning is with revoking your internet connection. Geez, you practically have to kill someone on the road to get your driver's license revoked but download a movie and wham-revoked. I just don't get it. And then you go to the SciFi channel's web site and on their forums pe...
by pointreyes
Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:21 am
Forum: AMD Motherboard Forum
Topic: ABIT KN9 SLI Motherboard with Socket AM2 Processor
Replies: 10
Views: 15448

Only two PCI slots? Hmmmm, :axe: :axe: to that board.
by pointreyes
Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: Press Releases
Topic: AMD Commended an Office of Management and Budget..
Replies: 2
Views: 1665

stev wrote:They should have gone for removing evil in the government. :mrgreen: :axe: :rolleyes:
:lol:
Sadly, evil or good are merely 4-letter words when government comes after the word. :rolleyes:
by pointreyes
Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:46 pm
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: BF 2142 Cancelled
Replies: 13
Views: 6625

Dragon_Cooler wrote:someone who finds it tree weeks late. LOL :drinkers:
What are ya drinking. Tree weeks late? :? Ya mixing up your numbers with the plants? Or are you drinking a something from a tree? :mrgreen:
by pointreyes
Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:10 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Proxy to get around Websense
Replies: 13
Views: 41862

I'll tell you I have had Websense block vindiciae Contra Tyrannos by Junius Brutus as political extremist. Ironically, it is one of the major works that convinced our Founding Fathers that it was Biblically justified for them to stand up against the king.... Hmmm, ironic or to be expected? Look at ...
by pointreyes
Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:57 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: My firefox setting change?
Replies: 3
Views: 2833

Works correctly on mine as well. The updated messed up another portion of tabs for me by removing my setting to open new tabs on links. Other than that the update as been nearly non-eventful.
by pointreyes
Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:23 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Are we testing the right people?
Replies: 9
Views: 4182

My kids are young so we are busy with the basics. However, I have been teaching them simple science related topics in everyday life in hopes in making it easier for them when it's time to get serious on the subject matter. My oldest daughter, 9 yrs old, can read books at a much higher level. What I ...
by pointreyes
Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Are we testing the right people?
Replies: 9
Views: 4182

dday wrote:We became so frustrated with the school system and their lack of effectiveness that we pulled our twins out of first grade and homeschooled them through 12th.
Yahoo! Another home schooler. :drinkers:

Only have five daughters that my wife and I are home schooling. :rolleyes:
by pointreyes
Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: General Mobile Computing
Topic: decisions, decisions..
Replies: 4
Views: 3455

do you realise itl suck for gaming on the go? The battery will be drained in 30mins! I would still say wait for conroe and the next gen CPU's to be out! :) I agree. Plus the Duo is more of a step backwards when it's time to upgrade to 64-bit since it does not have EM64T. The Conroe will provide tha...
by pointreyes
Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Truck question
Replies: 5
Views: 2850

Does the clutch pedal feel like it has about 1.5 to 2" of free pedal travel before you feel it engage the pressure plate? If yes, then check the clutch master cylinder as it is starting to fail. My '87 VW Cabriolet does that. When I purchased the car a year ago the person said they had the 'ba...
by pointreyes
Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:52 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Are we testing the right people?
Replies: 9
Views: 4182

Re: Are we testing the right people?

Wake up people, it's 2006, do you want idiots like that teaching your children? No, but unfortunately when you live in a Socialist state like I live in - the one south of the state you are in, you are bound to get ripped. Seriously, I"m getting taxed in a manner that 60% of my taxes go to scho...
by pointreyes
Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:51 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Proxy to get around Websense
Replies: 13
Views: 41862

I was being sarcastic with the last sentence Sovereign. :P I was very close to making a rhetorical statement. :lol: However, I would still be careful in case a security policy is in place that could leave to measures that a person my not like. :shock:
by pointreyes
Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Proxy to get around Websense
Replies: 13
Views: 41862

Why not ask the administrator to allow you access? If you try to bypass and you are caught they might (or should) have a policy that has tough reprimands for going against the organization's security policies. Better to ask and be told no than circle around them and get fired. You never know though,...
by pointreyes
Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:19 am
Forum: General Mobile Computing
Topic: Anyone is tempted to get a mac?
Replies: 30
Views: 18188

... still cant figure out half the shorcuts and the freaking mac's ip adress so having to do a firewire transfer of music Click on the Apple icon on the menu, select About This Mac. This will pull up a little window that states the proc and memory. Click on the More Info... button in that little wi...
by pointreyes
Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:54 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Dell XPS 600 Renegade GIVEAWAY
Replies: 43
Views: 18928

Black Mesa Scientist wrote:And again it's only for freakin' America...
Well that's just great. So only the parts of America that are 'freaked' can enjoy the fun. Oh wait. I guess all of America is a 'freak zone.' However, I think where I live it should be called uberfreakazoid. :rolleyes: :lol: