Freelancers Forum Messages on Friday January 26th 2001
Re: FN-FORUM A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 23:16
Darren Spink has wound someone up:
> The message read....
>
> Subject: Impressive IT Consultancy with good track record and skill
base
>
It looks like spam, smells like spam, tastes like spam.
Oka...
RE: FN-FORUM A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 20:51
Darren,
I didn't suggest you posted via Deja.
Deja (www.deja.com) is a site which allows you to search (and post to, if
you wish) usenet discussion groups.
You posted to usenet. It doesn't matter...
Re: FN-FORUM Adobe Acrobat
date posted 26th January 2001 20:33
----- Original Message -----
From: "Morgan Richards" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: 25 January 2001 11:13
Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Adobe Acrobat
> atually Ben, about forms there are 3rd par...
RE: FN-FORUM domains
date posted 26th January 2001 19:21
> I can't comment on the level of support they provide
I can, emailed them once between Xmas and New Year at around 6:30 and got a
(useful) response within 15 mins!
I'd have no hesitation recommend...
RE: FN-FORUM A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 18:40
The message read....
Subject: Impressive IT Consultancy with good track record and skill base
if your reading this then you are probably wondering what I can offer,
please look at my web site and c...
2 hours connected
date posted 26th January 2001 18:20
How about 98 hours continuous connection? Telewest (or Blueyonder as they
now style themselves) have at last got their £10 a month deal really sorted.
Only slight problem is the connection speed som...
RE: FN-FORUM ado query
date posted 26th January 2001 18:11
It is _possible_ to develop ASP to manage the parent/child relationship any
how you like. Your problem is that web development tools are absurdly
primitive compared to tools like Oracle Forms. At lea...
cheap ADSL
date posted 26th January 2001 18:10
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Re: FN-FORUM Tele2
date posted 26th January 2001 17:35
----- Original Message -----
From: Ruth Arnold [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Tele2
> Hi Andrew,
>
> I don't want to rain on you pa...
RE: FN-FORUM A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 17:08
Darren,
You shouldn't be shocked. A quick search on deja.com shows you have
previously posted the following messages :-
"FREE MONEY!!!" in uk.adverts.computer and uk.finance saying "Some
interest...
Re: FN-FORUM Tele2
date posted 26th January 2001 17:03
Hi Andrew,
I don't want to rain on you parade, but today I read something pretty
disturbing on www.theregister.co.uk which said that BTinternet will cut off
its Anytime users after 2 hours *regardle...
Re: FN-FORUM A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 17:03
Wow, that's a bit strong isn't it?! You don't suffer from turette's email
writing syndrome without realising do you? :) I hope known site host and BT
don't take it seriously - I'm sure the police wil...
Re: FN-FORUM domains
date posted 26th January 2001 16:59
I've had a great experience with easily.co.uk - I've registered two domains
with them quite cheaply (about £10 I think for a co.uk - and they used to do
.com for £35 and free co.uk!!)
I also use Cy...
RE: FN-FORUM ado query
date posted 26th January 2001 16:52
Hi David,
I've managed to fix it. I am using a pl/sql table (Oracles definition of an
array with only one column) to return the values from within the stored
procedure. Within the procedure i starte...
Re: FN-FORUM A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 16:51
At 16:23 26/01/01 , you wrote:
>Hi everyone
>
>Well, I am glad it is the end of the week, but I wish it had ended slightly
>better.
>
>In an effort to increase business, I posted 1 message once to 5...
RE: FN-FORUM domains
date posted 26th January 2001 16:45
Hi Ema
I always use easily.co.uk and have had absolutely no problems registering
domains or transferring domains to another host. Their web interface allows
most administration to be easily handled...
RE: FN-FORUM A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 16:40
Darren, that's astonishing! On what grounds were these action taken?
Jo
Indigo Web Design...
Re: FN-FORUM A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 16:38
...just exactly HOW was this message worded?
Ema
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From: "Darren Spink" [EMAIL REMOVED]
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Sent: Friday, January...
Re: FN-FORUM Tele2
date posted 26th January 2001 16:38
> Looking forward to a very cheap phone bill next quarter :)
So am I. Just signed up for BTs new Anytime package for £9.99 a month giving
0800 access at any time of the day or night.
Mightnt be th...
Re: FN-FORUM wordy emails?
date posted 26th January 2001 16:35
PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP!
----- Original Message -----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 1:34 PM
Subject: FN-FORUM wordy emails?
> Im trying to send a word file...
domains
date posted 26th January 2001 16:34
> Has anyone successfully contacted UK2.NET before?
I know they used to have telephone support, but is not their
policy anymore.
What about easily.co.uk?
Has anyone had any positive/negative dealin...
A Ridiculous Reaction.....
date posted 26th January 2001 16:30
Hi everyone
Well, I am glad it is the end of the week, but I wish it had ended slightly
better.
In an effort to increase business, I posted 1 message once to 5 news groups
(3 yorkshire based and 2...
Re: FN-FORUM Re:
date posted 26th January 2001 16:24
Mart Woollatt took the tim at 9.39AM to write :
>That would be all well and good if they either had telephone support,
>replied to faxes(which they quite clearly state in the depths of their site
>th...
RE: FN-FORUM Now: HELP ME!!! again [was: Hosting options (was: help me)]
date posted 26th January 2001 15:58
> Paul *BSc Applied Psych* Fisher
Blimey, what have we unleashed?
...and who is that smoking a cigar in the corner?
David (behind the curtains) Nye
http://dnye.com
Business Systems, Database & Int...
RE: FN-FORUM ado query
date posted 26th January 2001 15:13
> The code seems to jump over the while loop totally ignoring whats inside?
> Gary.
I am not sure if your syntax is correct, as I have never used "call".
Have you established whether anything is re...
RE: FN-FORUM Hosting options (was: help me)
date posted 26th January 2001 15:11
Perhaps there's something strangely psychological here. I always go to type
DVSR too... hummm...
Paul *BSc Applied Psych* Fisher...
RE: FN-FORUM Hosting options (was: help me)
date posted 26th January 2001 14:34
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of David Nye
> Sent: 26 January 2001 13:50
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Hosting options (was: h...
RE: FN-FORUM Hosting options (was: help me)
date posted 26th January 2001 13:57
> Can I just point out that David is NOT employed by DSVR (nice one David,
You are welcome, but please would you change your company name to DVSR? I
cannot seem to type that alternative spelling you...
opening a new window in flash
date posted 26th January 2001 13:53
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wordy emails?
date posted 26th January 2001 13:39
Im trying to send a word file as an email attachment to a large group of
people, who will fill it in and return it. Attempting to put a button on the
bottom of the file so that it will then be mailed...
Re: FN-FORUM Visitor tracking
date posted 26th January 2001 12:48
Thanks Chris,
>I send them a unique cookie, then let Apache record the cookie in its log.
>Much faster and cleaner than running
>a script for each request.
Ray McGinty
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Re: FN-FORUM Tele2
date posted 26th January 2001 12:47
> I stopped using them about 6 months ago, but to be fair, things did seem to
> improve in the last month. Also, they were much more expensive then, about
> £90 per month.
>
Which is more than our...
RE: FN-FORUM Tele2
date posted 26th January 2001 12:28
Hi Gary,
> I'm based in Bracknell
We're in Reading, so you may not have the same problems.
> In what way were they unreliable
Connection went down intermittently on a daily basis, news server nev...
RE: FN-FORUM help me
date posted 26th January 2001 12:22
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Ray McGinty
> Sent: 26 January 2001 11:52
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM help me
>
>
> Alex,
>...
Re: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 12:17
From: "Alex Rose" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > > > My Computer>Right click on required drive>Properties>Tools>Defrag
and
> > > > scandisk away.
> > >
> > > Dont you mean and DEFRAG away?
> >
> > No. There is...
RE: FN-FORUM Tele2
date posted 26th January 2001 12:07
Hi Dan,
That about figures...... Start to think i'm getting a good deal and bang!
I'm based in Bracknell, looked into the ADSL but the length of time i had
to wait until install was very......long...
RE: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 12:02
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of BandWidth
> Sent: 26 January 2001 10:54
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
>
>
> No...
Re: FN-FORUM Visitor tracking
date posted 26th January 2001 11:58
Ade,
>The best method I have found using PHP is to set a cookie, thats the way I
>track all my users, in fact I`m working on an advanced cookie system today
>for one of my sites using PHP so if yo...
RE: FN-FORUM help me
date posted 26th January 2001 11:58
Alex,
>
>
>If you are looking for a new provider take a look at
http://www.dsvr.co.uk/,
>no charge for transferring domains, no charge for hosting extra
domains,
>none of...
RE: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 11:55
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Mart' Woollatt
> Sent: 26 January 2001 10:39
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
>
>...
RE: FN-FORUM Hosting options (was: help me)
date posted 26th January 2001 11:49
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of David Nye
> Sent: 26 January 2001 11:06
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Hosting options (was: h...
Directory site
date posted 26th January 2001 11:46
Mornin all,
I'm in the early stages of a new job developing a directory site. It's
going to be based on an existing database (maintained by another company) of
car garages and dealerships across th...
Fw: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 11:26
FORMAT C did cross my mind, but couldn't face the 2 day task of
reinstalling, reconfiguring and trying to fathom out the intricacies of
setting up the LAN again. Things to do......
Paul
P J White
w...
Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 11:20
Oh yes, the hard disk has been making noises like a washing machine with
worn bearings, have rebooted, switched off everything in the background etc.
Strangely it hasn't given that error message that...
RE: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 11:17
although I
> generally defrag first. Is there a preferable sequence for
> this and why ?
Logic says scandisk first - if there's anything wrong with your disk
structure you don't want defrag to move...
RE: FN-FORUM Hosting options (was: help me)
date posted 26th January 2001 11:13
> http://www.dsvr.co.uk/
This seems an opportune topic on which to let you all know that Netwhisle
has just reported the very first failure of the site I have hosted at DVSR.
During the same 6 week...
RE: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 11:09
what's the hard disk doing?
Is it making a noise or none?
Assume you've rebooted and tried again?
Clicked start?
and more silly questions..............
Re: FN-FORUM help me
date posted 26th January 2001 11:06
> Just out of interest do the members of this forum find that they are more
> influenced by a cheap price and then worry about all the little extras
later
Personally I research all possible extra co...
RE: FN-FORUM Tele2
date posted 26th January 2001 11:05
Hi Gary,
> Has anyone used Tele2's wireless DSL service?
Freelancers.net used to be run across a Tele2 radio link.
I don't want to ruin your day, but my experience with them was terrible.
Unreliab...
Re: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 11:01
No 'show details' button clicked; disk scanned prior to
defrag, nothing else opened or running.
Fun you say? I've had more cutting the grass with snail
clippers!!
Ema
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Re: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 10:51
From: "BandWidth" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> It certainly isn't playing ball. It's been grinding away ALL night and
still says 0%
I have found in the past (with 98) that if you click on the 'Show Details'
b...
Re: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 10:46
From: "Alex Rose" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > My Computer>Right click on required drive>Properties>Tools>Defrag and
> > scandisk away.
>
> Dont you mean and DEFRAG away?
No. There is the option there to do...
Tele2
date posted 26th January 2001 10:40
Has anyone used Tele2's wireless DSL service? I've recently signed up
(awaiting installation) and it seems to be a pretty good deal:
Speed: 64kbps bursting to 150kbps
Price: £170.00 per year and £...
RE: FN-FORUM site sorted
date posted 26th January 2001 10:31
Just one tiny comment........
Black on RED????? (ouch - hurt my eyes)
Tony
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Re: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 10:27
Hi Paul,
I usually found that disabling Real Audio solved defrag problems (when it
keeps restarting after 10 minutes so that defrag makes no progress)
............but you're probably having different...
Re: FN-FORUM Visitor tracking
date posted 26th January 2001 10:27
Ray,
The best method I have found using PHP is to set a cookie, thats the way I
track all my users, in fact I`m working on an advanced cookie system today
for one of my sites using PHP so if you n...
RE: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 10:27
switch off all screensavers, virus checkers and anything else that runs
in the background and might access the disk.
use to see what's running.
Also, run scandisk first.
hth
Tony
> -----Origina...
site sorted
date posted 26th January 2001 10:24
Thanks to St Bob! Yes, on the server front, I get so confused by the amount of servers on offer and what they do, need to have a site that is completely idiot proof and explains all that you just hav...
RE: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 10:23
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Mart' Woollatt
> Sent: 26 January 2001 09:45
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
>
>
>...
Re: FN-FORUM my site
date posted 26th January 2001 10:22
Your site never was hosted by uk2. Uk2 held a redirect page sending people
to line one. This was wiped. Your site *is now* hosted by uk2. Sorted.
www.m-e-s.co.uk
HTH.
Bob. sub-fireman trevor :-)...
RE: FN-FORUM Visitor tracking
date posted 26th January 2001 10:21
Hi Ray,
You can position the little piece of code within any page needed. Depending
on the other information (if any) held within the 'QUERY_STRING' just tack
it on and split as required.
I've pers...
RE: FN-FORUM help me
date posted 26th January 2001 10:17
If you are looking for a new provider take a look at http://www.dsvr.co.uk/,
no charge for transferring domains, no charge for hosting extra domains,
none of this quoting you a price and then addin...
RE: FN-FORUM Secure On line Payment
date posted 26th January 2001 10:09
...If your client opts for a WorldPay account... please feel free to ask me
for our details such that we can pick up the #50 or whatever it is we get
for referrals :-)
-----Original Message-----
Fro...
Re: FN-FORUM Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 10:07
> >.......but been trying to get win98 to defrag. Any hints
on getting this to
> work...???
>
> What exactly is the problem you are having ? Is it not
playing ball?
It certainly isn't playing ball....
my site
date posted 26th January 2001 10:03
m-e-s.co.uk is the site. I think I will move the site but I have paid UK2net so much money now, I ma really P** O***.
I have managed to work out how to contact them by email and will see if they re...
Please ignore ... and delete
date posted 26th January 2001 09:59
Testing ... 1 ... 2 ... 3
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RE: FN-FORUM Secure On line Payment
date posted 26th January 2001 09:52
Thanks everyone for your help with this, I'll report back to my client and
see what happens!
Thanks again
Andy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Ruth...
Win 98 defrag
date posted 26th January 2001 09:51
From: "Paul J White" [EMAIL REMOVED]
>.......but been trying to get win98 to defrag. Any hints on getting this to
work...???
What exactly is the problem you are having ? Is it not playing ball?
St...
RE: FN-FORUM Visitor tracking
date posted 26th January 2001 09:48
Hi David,
>Personally, I create my own - you then get exactly what information you want
>in the format you want it. I haven't yet found anything that I'd want to
>track which I can't use PHP, MySQL,...
RE: FN-FORUM Visitor tracking
date posted 26th January 2001 09:48
Hi Gary,
>I've recently implemented something similar, basically every partner is
>assigned a unique id number,
>this id is then incorporated within the URL the partner uses to link to your
>site. W...
Re:
date posted 26th January 2001 09:47
what site is this?...
Re: FN-FORUM Re:
date posted 26th January 2001 09:46
From: "Matt Russell" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> .......It may be worth contacting UK2.net because I know some web hosting
companies back up what is on their server - including sites they host, so
they may ha...
Re: FN-FORUM Visitor tracking
date posted 26th January 2001 09:39
At 19:19 25/01/01 , you wrote:
>One of my clients has entered a joint marketing arrangement with one of
>the big portal sites with others to follow.
>
>They are working on a percentage of sales, so...
Re: FN-FORUM perl problem...again
date posted 26th January 2001 09:37
At 13:09 25/01/01 , you wrote:
>I've got a script that uses dollars as it's currency. Has anyone an idea
>as to what to look out for and change to make it into pounds? is it $$ 4
>dollar and £$ f...
Re: FN-FORUM help me
date posted 26th January 2001 08:44
Hi Mike,
great news. Is it okay/did you get the baStards??
mikek
> Your one of the good guys mike
>
>
> Mike
>
> (the bikes been found) :)
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Re:
date posted 26th January 2001 06:15
Yes, unfortunately if the directory is empty - their is nothing of your site
saved on their server. Are you sure that you don't have a local copy? Saved
on a CD or floppy? It may be worth contacting...
Re: UK2.NET
date posted 26th January 2001 01:51
I would say if your brother created the original site he may have the
original source materials stored on his PC. Although that doesn't help
your situation immediately, it does mean you may have reta...
Mac Spellchecker
date posted 26th January 2001 01:47
Firstly, apologies to Marion, I forgot to change the subject of my last
email... doh!
Secondly, I just checked the link I sent to the list, and it looks like
Newer Technology has folded, but not to...
Re: FN-FORUM Digest V1 #521
date posted 26th January 2001 01:38
On Thursday, January 25, 2001, "Chas Walton" [EMAIL REMOVED] said:
>Garrett Coakley is happy:
Well, drunk (god bless Burns Night) is a more apt description right now...
>Hey, not so eager. If you...
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