Freelancers Forum Messages on Wednesday August 13th 2003
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 23:58
ok, I was going to abstain - but I can't resist......
> > designer or developer
Developer
> > Flash or DHTML
Both have merits - both can be used
> > Old fart or Young buck
Young Buck
> > Cat or Do...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 23:49
OK, it's getting on, the wine has kicked in, might as well...
> designer or developer
designer
> Flash or DHTML
depends on what for... if it was left up to me Flash
> Old fart or Young buck
young i...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 23:40
Who devised this poll? They'll be to blame when we run short of debates in
the near future. Here goes...
>designer or developer
fuck knows...attempt both
>Flash or DHTML
Each has a time and pla...
Re: FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 23:39
Good idea! I was really regretting the decision not to get an answerphone
after buying the phone I got - but it's old, it's probably not far off
replacement time....
Nita
;o)
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RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 23:33
OK, just for fun, I'll join in:
> designer or developer
Neither, unless you count the odd advert, brochure, or a SQL report here =
and
there. I'm a sales and marketing bod, essentially, she says, duc...
Re: FN-FORUM: Apache with PHP on Windows 98
date posted 13th August 2003 23:25
Sounds like a similar thing to PHPDev (www.firepages.com.au)
Well Im downloading Dev now - and I'll give the other one a shot later on in
the week.
:)
Dont really like using Win98 as a dev platform,...
Re: FN-FORUM: Laptop Advice
date posted 13th August 2003 23:16
Cheers all for the responses.
Paul Civati wrote:
> Sounds reasonable, Dabs always seem to have some nicely priced laptops
Had a quick look, and yes, found a better machine by the same manufacturer
f...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 23:15
designer or developer
designer
Flash or DHTML
flash although i do like to use dhtml when its needed
Old fart or Young buck
Youngen
Cat or Dog
Dog, cats are stupid
North or South
live in the...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 23:13
Might as well add another for tomorrows inbox...
> designer or developer
Designer
> Flash or DHTML
Both but I do like my flash
> Old fart or Young buck
Young (20 but 21 in nov)
> Cat or Dog...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 23:06
I'm not sure how "posh" it is anymore. That street of mansions by the
park is still, but the rest of it is gracefully being eroded according
to my dad. But he is stuck in his ways. "bloody students...
Re: FN-FORUM: Apache with PHP on Windows 98
date posted 13th August 2003 23:02
Appserv's very good - installs it all for you - appserv.sourceforge.net
Hutch
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FN-FORUM: Apache with PHP on Windows 98
date posted 13th August 2003 22:47
Evening everyone!
I'm breaching the wonderful world of PHP, seeing as I am fed up of subbing
the odd thing from the few jobs I have had out to mates.
I'm looking to run a test bed on my local machi...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 22:43
>Ever tried walking around the old dean estate at night :-)
Yup It's like Old Portsmouth without the matlows.
A sharp set of house keys and half a housebrick in the hand are usually
sufficient to det...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 22:39
> designer or developer
Resigner
> Flash or DHTML
Flash, saviour of the universe
> Old fart or Young buck
Old enough to know better, young enough to do something about it
> Cat or Dog
Dog
> N...
Re: FN-FORUM: NTL uploads
date posted 13th August 2003 22:15
G Webster wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I vaguely remember this from months ago, but I just wanted to check. Is
>there a way of uploading to ntlworld webspace without using a ntlworld
>account?
>
>
What do yo...
RE: FN-FORUM: Check your stress levels [ot]
date posted 13th August 2003 22:14
This is really rather funny well made me laugh...
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Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 22:07
Ali Turner wrote:
>>She now thinks Camberley is a far more dangerous place to live in than
>>Sunderland.
>>
>>
>Nah She should get out more and not read such things.
>
>
My mum worked in the t...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 22:04
Having indulged in a beer or three...
> designer or developer
Designer
> Flash or DHTML
Flash
> Old fart or Young buck
define young/old!
>Cat or Dog
indifferent
> North or South
Central...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 21:51
Ah well in for a penny :-)
>designer or developer
Developer but have to design applications as well.
>Flash or DHTML
What are they? Delphi, C++, C# and Fortran.
>Old fart or Young buck
Old far...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 21:50
Been lurking for a while (I like the pervy feeling ;o) but since I'm waiting
for the other half to get out of the bath I thought I'd have a go...
> designer or developer
Developer
> Flash or DHTML
F...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 21:49
might as well join in :)
>designer or developer
>
>
developer
>Flash or DHTML
>
>
horses for courses. flash is nice, i just hate the bulky crap flash coders seems to feel is needed. yeah, i...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 21:48
Richie Ellison wrote:
>Jacqui - I used to live in High Barnes, near the 'Little Sisters'
>nunnery thing.
>
>
Went to school there - barnes "sec mod" - far too long ago to admit :-)
Used to spend lu...
Re: FN-FORUM: Google AdWords
date posted 13th August 2003 21:27
Jamie Wilson wrote:
>
>
> On Monday, August 11, 2003, at 07:21 PM, render.web wrote:
>
>> I have a client who uses the service and asked for a referrer log
>> report so that they can confirm the num...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 21:18
Oh bugger it - I've got nothing better to do. (If only!!)
> designer or developer
Superstar Designer
> Flash or DHTML
Flash of course (no contest)
> Old fart or Young buck
Young buck with the b...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 21:09
>
>
>designer or developer
>
Both, but a childcarer for the school hols. I want the anoying error
messages back, at least you can turn them off.
>Flash or DHTML
>
Neither
>Old fart or Young buck
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 21:04
Ha! You tried it then!!
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Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 20:47
> Although mostly a lurker, this one is too self-indulgent not to fill in..
lol
ok seems like fun :)
> > designer or developer
designer
> > Flash or DHTML
Flash, no contest.
> > Old fart...
Re: FN-FORUM: Router & Apache Question
date posted 13th August 2003 20:37
Jon Irvine wrote:
> Have just got around to getting a router set up so my two computers can
> access the Internet (& each other). Previously I've had apache (or pws/iss)
> installed on both of them...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 20:30
Although mostly a lurker, this one is too self-indulgent not to fill in..
> designer or developer
umm nearer developer
> Flash or DHTML
DHTML any day
> Old fart or Young buck
young(ish)
> Cat...
Re: FN-FORUM: Party (extremely OT)
date posted 13th August 2003 20:01
cool - i've got some friends coming over from san francisco that
weekend - it'll be the perfect way to shake off their jet lag haha!!
luke
On Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 08:05 PM, Deborah Caust...
Re: FN-FORUM: for those asking 'how do I get into...'
date posted 13th August 2003 19:51
Thanks for the article. It is excellent.
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RE: FN-FORUM: Party (extremely OT)
date posted 13th August 2003 19:35
>> sweeeeet.... i was looking for something crazy fun to do around that
>> date - thanx 4 the info!!
I'm heading over for it myself... if you do decide to attend let me
know.
:::::: A t o m i...
Re: FN-FORUM: Party (extremely OT)
date posted 13th August 2003 19:30
sweeeeet.... i was looking for something crazy fun to do around that
date - thanx 4 the info!!
luke
On Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 07:41 PM, Deborah Causton wrote:
>
>
> Not sure if any of yo...
RE: FN-FORUM: Check your stress levels
date posted 13th August 2003 19:13
mmm "Differences, if any, may also indicate the source of your stress"
should I be concerned I see a dolphin or should I be more concerned I'm
seeing another creature, should I be more worried that e...
FN-FORUM: Party (extremely OT)
date posted 13th August 2003 19:11
Not sure if any of you are up for a party but.. here goes
Middle of nowhere, a well organised trance/techno event...
http://wattsville.unlabelled.net
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Re: FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 19:09
> They call regularly to see if you want any extra services...
Get CLI (Caller Line Identity). That, together with an answerphone,
allows you to screen all calls and decide who to talk to and when....
RE: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 19:03
>You don't necessarily need cash. How about X% of first year's revenue.
The current owner would have to be mad to accept that kinda deal, after =
all
the new guy could go bust....steal the money or j...
Re: FN-FORUM: Check your stress levels
date posted 13th August 2003 19:03
Haha!!! Thats really funny - the dolphin and the horse.
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RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 19:00
How exactly would that look in a sig...
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RE: FN-FORUM: Check your stress levels
date posted 13th August 2003 18:56
I may need to sign myself in a padded room under a section....
Regards
=20
Darren Spink
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Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 18:43
You don't necessarily need cash. How about X% of first year's revenue.
:)
On Wed, 2003-08-13 at 15:49, Craig Tinson wrote:
> Correction.. *wouldn't* have access to the funds.. that makes that
> answ...
FN-FORUM: dreamaccount -> phpbb
date posted 13th August 2003 18:42
has anyone integrated dreamaccount with phpbb? If so any good, does it work
out? Or has anyone just hacked profiles.php and associated files and found it
was pretty strightforward?
Andrew...
RE: FN-FORUM: Check your stress levels [ot]
date posted 13th August 2003 18:41
Apparently I am completely stress free. Just two dolphins for me.
:)
Dave.
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Re: FN-FORUM: Mac IE Test Please...
date posted 13th August 2003 18:38
Heh,
appreciated Hutch!
Amusingly, I have changed my mind again will be in the smoke before the end
of sept!!
Will still be freelancing though :)
hope you and Katherine are well.
vav
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Re: FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 18:37
I've been using Onetel for over 4 years (to call Australia at 4p per min
anytime) and up until this month I'd have recommended them without a
thought - but - they seem to have gone on a hard sell very...
Re: FN-FORUM: Mac IE Test Please...
date posted 13th August 2003 18:34
cool, glad to be of help...
On Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 06:57 PM, vav wrote:
> Luke,
> Not late at all! thats good news. Much appreciated mate.
> Thought I
> was going mad.
>
> Thank...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 18:32
The Canadian caller ID service looks up the callers details with the phone
company and sends it when the phone rings, if it is a telemarketing company
then it actually says that.... Its quite impressi...
FN-FORUM: Router & Apache Question
date posted 13th August 2003 18:30
Alright All,
Have just got around to getting a router set up so my two computers can
access the Internet (& each other). Previously I've had apache (or pws/iss)
installed on both of them and I was ho...
RE: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 18:28
I'm in Leeds and I am finding clients are getting harder to find. I =
would
be extremely careful about "poaching" clients, it is something that at =
best
will end in tears at worst it will end up wit...
Re: FN-FORUM: Mac IE Test Please...
date posted 13th August 2003 18:28
Looks excellent here mate - Netcaptor 7.2, and Moz 1.4 - XP.
Doesn't look like not moving to the smoke has damaged your client list :)
Hutch
> On Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 04:48 PM, vav wrote...
Re: FN-FORUM: Mac IE Test Please...
date posted 13th August 2003 18:27
Luke,
Not late at all! thats good news. Much appreciated mate. Thought I
was going mad.
Thanks.
vav
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RE: FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 18:09
http://www.telediscount.co.uk
NO Subscription - 2 ppm USA (landline and mobiles). (Cheaper to call US =
than
daytime local call on BT :) )
1ppm to many other destinations as well like Italy.
Regard...
RE: FN-FORUM: CD help
date posted 13th August 2003 18:01
Thanks for that. There's nothing listed on the site so I'll zap an email off
later.
Ali
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RE: FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 17:56
Wife used to use onetel
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Subject: FN-FORUM: Cheap intern...
RE: FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 17:55
Windows NetMeeting?
Onetel (instant sign up then use 4 digit prefix IIRC)
Dmclub?
David Nye
http://dnye.co.uk
Business Systems, Database & Internet Applications Design & Development.
Microsoft Acce...
Re: FN-FORUM: Mac IE Test Please...
date posted 13th August 2003 17:45
oh, except for the fact that the subscriptions and p&p items open up in
new windows, rather than the central frame as per the rest of the
site....
luke
On Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 04:48 PM,...
Re: FN-FORUM: Mac IE Test Please...
date posted 13th August 2003 17:42
hi vav,
i might be a bit late one this, but everything looks fine in Safari and
IE on Mac.... nice site BTW!!!! man, i want me one of them wolverine
statues...
luke
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Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 17:39
or simply follow the instructions at the bottom of every message
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Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 17:38
heh
To unsubscribe, you need to click the unsub link at the bottom of each mail.
If you set up a filter so it all goes into a separate folder it's easily
manageable though.
> I didn't realise joini...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 17:29
I didn't realise joining this list would
generate so much email.
Please delete my email address.
Rgds, Chris
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Re: FN-FORUM: Router Woes
date posted 13th August 2003 17:16
Mike Adamson [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> The time thing, I have nowhere in my router config to enter a time
> server, would this be writen in the firmware, so I cant get to it?
Doubt it.. I would have...
Re: FN-FORUM: indesign text boxes
date posted 13th August 2003 17:13
If I remember correctly from way back when there is a link tool (small
red x) which you click from the bottom of one overflowing text box to
the top of the next you want it to flow to and the text w...
RE: FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 17:09
> Hi All,
> What the best way of getting reasonable calls to the=20
> US/Canada. Can anyone recommend a company?
If you have an Orange mobile with everyday 50, justdial are VERY cheap.
0870 794 0000...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 17:06
I never usually respond, but i'm bored so, here goes :o)
> designer or developer
Bit of both, lots of neither - more project manager and marketeer
> Flash or DHTML
DHTML
> Old fart or Young...
Re: FN-FORUM: indesign text boxes
date posted 13th August 2003 17:04
never mind, found it
why is it every time i ask for help on here i find the answer about a
minute after posting!
David Eckersall wrote:
>
> is there a way in indesign to ensure content flows from...
Re: FN-FORUM: indesign text boxes
date posted 13th August 2003 17:02
David Eckersall wrote:
>
> is there a way in indesign to ensure content flows from one box to
> another like you can in quark?
At the bottom right corner of a text box is a little empty square. M...
RE: FN-FORUM: cost comparisons - e-commerce options
date posted 13th August 2003 17:00
Hi chris,
if i understand
http://www.worldpay.co.uk/sme/index.php?go=sme_pricing#worlddirect correctly
then for world pay we have
setup = ?100
annual = ?160
credit cards: 4.5%
debit cards: 50p per...
RE: FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 16:53
Rus wrote:
> What the best way of getting reasonable calls to the US/Canada. Can
> anyone recommend a company?
A few years ago I was hopping between offices in the UK and Canada on a
regular basis, s...
Re: FN-FORUM: Flash tutorial help
date posted 13th August 2003 16:50
Rachael Bullock wrote:
> Does anyone know any good tutorials in Flash for creating an online
> section so people can send you email via your website rather than
> through an email client.
>
> Ive...
FN-FORUM: indesign text boxes
date posted 13th August 2003 16:49
is there a way in indesign to ensure content flows from one box to
another like you can in quark?
basically i want a flow of text to run around the perimeter of a document.
tia...
RE: FN-FORUM: Router Woes
date posted 13th August 2003 16:49
Thanks a lot Paul, very informative, I've learnt something today :)
OK the SYN thing ties up with what you are saying... sorted
The time thing, I have nowhere in my router config to enter a time se...
Re: FN-FORUM: Flash tutorial help
date posted 13th August 2003 16:42
if you've done it in html then this should do the trick...
http://www.actionscripts.org/tutorials/beginner/html_forms/index.shtml
hth
paul
Paul Cooper
Internet Developer
Intex Design
http://www.int...
Re: FN-FORUM: Flash tutorial help
date posted 13th August 2003 16:40
it's pretty straightforward if you know what to do in HTML - just create
your form in flash as you would in HTML using "input" text fields (you can
put your "hidden" form fields off stage or make them...
Re: FN-FORUM: Router Woes
date posted 13th August 2003 16:36
Mike Adamson [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> **SYN Flood to Host** 192.168.2.102, 2274->> 195.*.*.*, 80
>
> The first IP is my client machine, the second I have edited, but I know
> who they are, there are...
FN-FORUM: cost comparisons - e-commerce options
date posted 13th August 2003 16:34
does anyone have cost comparisons for the following e-commerce options to
hand?
PayPal
WorldPay
ePDQ (Barclays)
in terms of how much the transaction commissions costs are and how much dev
time each...
FN-FORUM: Flash tutorial help
date posted 13th August 2003 16:32
Does anyone know any good tutorials in Flash for creating an online section
so people can send you email via your website rather than through an email
client.
Ive only ever done this in HTML so no...
RE: FN-FORUM: Router Woes
date posted 13th August 2003 16:32
Apologies for the missing characters, w and t... keyboards full of sweat.. lol
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FN-FORUM: Router Woes
date posted 13th August 2003 16:26
Hi all, with this orm hing kicking off big time, thought Id have a look at my security logs, what do these entries mean?
Forget the dates and times (wish I could sort it though), they are as of 20 mi...
FN-FORUM: Cheap international calls
date posted 13th August 2003 16:19
Hi All,
What the best way of getting reasonable calls to the US/Canada. Can anyone
recommend a company?
Cheers
Rus
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FN-FORUM: Mac IE Test Please...
date posted 13th August 2003 16:18
Can someone with MAC & IE have a quick look at this please...
just need to know if anything is looking odd.
http://www.reedcomics.com
ta muchly :)
vav
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RE: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 15:52
Andrew wrote:
this blaster virus has just been let through on a clients machine and =
all the
same problems have arisen in them trying to get rid of it.
machine reboots before a connection to the pa...
Re: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 15:52
Have you turned off Restore in XP?:-
To turn off Windows XP System Restore:
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Note: These instructions assume that yo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:50
6 months ago I moved from bradford back to my home town of leeds..
I was in bradford for 3 years and the clients seemed quite sparse in
this line of work there...
I think you must be doing somethin...
FN-FORUM: Create Sub-Domain - ASP, IIS, Windows
date posted 13th August 2003 15:49
Hi,
I'm building a site & i need to be able to dynamically create sub-domains,
preferably using either ASP, ASP.NET or PHP.
The sites running on a windows 2000 server, with IIS5.
Any ideas anyone?...
FN-FORUM: Firewall Routing / Proxying software
date posted 13th August 2003 15:47
Hi All,
A client of mine has just purchased a Satelite broadband connection and
would like to set up Internet Routing and firewalling for it so that he can
connect the rest of his PC's to it..
norma...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:46
> So.. the advice I'm looking for is this.. what has changed in the
> business since I was last contracting and does anyone know what the
> market is like in the Leeds/W. Yorks area.
I'm in Bradfo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:41
........get a friend to buy him out for you and then buy it back from your
friend. Have a legal agreement with your friend though!
Andy Connor wizzmail limited m: 07974 666456 t: 0870 066 0005 (Nati...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:41
> Is it worth me setting up on my own? and what kind of rates could I
> expect to charge.
The market in leeds isn't great but it sounds like you have a pre-built
client base :O) If you are going to...
Re: FN-FORUM: Worms and firewalls
date posted 13th August 2003 15:35
David Nye wrote:
> Can you confirm that the Zyxel Prestige 652 or DrayTek Vigor 2600 (or
> any others) can be used on the BT Openworld ADSL connection?
Yes, yes and yes. If it's an ADSL router th...
RE: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:30
Hi
There's a lot of potential for a nasty mess here.
Have you discussed with your boss the idea of him giving you a bigger
share of the profits/ making you a director etc?
you have some good client...
RE: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 15:30
this blaster virus has just been let through on a clients machine and all the
same problems have arisen in them trying to get rid of it.
machine reboots before a connection to the patch
symantecs to...
RE: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:25
I would say you are wrong about that - a bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush etc etc and never a truer phrase is said in this business. If your
boss has lost interest he would not be put out sur...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:20
Correction.. *wouldn't* have access to the funds.. that makes that
answer make much more sense now.. lol
Craig Tinson wrote:
>
> I would have access to the funds needed to buy him out..
>
> Some...
RE: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:20
> > Craig
> >
> Can't you buy the company/company name? Be aware that
> pinching his clients
> could land you in trouble unless he agrees it's OK, check
> your contract.
> Regards
> Carla
>
Altho...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:19
> Can't you buy the company/company name? Be aware that pinching his
clients
> could land you in trouble unless he agrees it's OK, check your contract.
> Regards
> Carla
>
>
good point.. and I...
RE: FN-FORUM: Worms and firewalls
date posted 13th August 2003 15:15
Can you confirm that the Zyxel Prestige 652 or DrayTek Vigor 2600 (or
any others) can be used on the BT Openworld ADSL connection?
I see the Vigor has a RJ11 ADSL Port, so it must replace the supplie...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:13
I would have access to the funds needed to buy him out..
Some of the clients he's got are close personal friends of his which is
why he got their work in the first place.. this includes the largest...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:13
on 13/8/03 2:35 pm, Craig Tinson at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> Afternoon all on this nice and warm wednesday :)
>=20
> I've been giving this some thoughts for the last 6 months and have
> pretty m...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:08
On Wed, 13 Aug 2003, Craig Tinson wrote:
>
> Afternoon all on this nice and warm wednesday :)
>
> I've been giving this some thoughts for the last 6 months and have
> pretty much made up my mind..
>...
FN-FORUM: Advice needed folks! :)
date posted 13th August 2003 15:05
Afternoon all on this nice and warm wednesday :)
I've been giving this some thoughts for the last 6 months and have
pretty much made up my mind..
I work for a small company, in fact there is just m...
RE: FN-FORUM: Check your stress levels [ot]
date posted 13th August 2003 14:48
:) ta needed that.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] On
> Subject: FN-FORUM: Check your stress levels
>
> Just had this drop in my inbox -
>
> STRESSED?
> Do yo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Shocking website in honour of Matt Burns
date posted 13th August 2003 14:34
Carla Boulton wrote:
> or if you're a cheapskate Matt you could try one of these for your bird
>
> http://www.coldarbor.demon.co.uk/page31.html
LOL! :-)
--
Matt Burns [EMAIL REMOVED]
Freelance We...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 14:32
> Just to pour fuel onto this fire, have you actually tried
> googling for "!="? Go on, try it, and see where it gets you.
I was wondering who was going to be the first person to mention that.
:-)...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why am I a potty mouth?)
date posted 13th August 2003 14:32
> I suggest you settle this by meeting in a field somewhere
> near Bury St Edmonds, each armed with a selection of
> sharpened fruits. The winner of the battle gets to ride the
> loser around town...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why am I a potty mouth?)
date posted 13th August 2003 14:30
I suggest you settle this by meeting in a field somewhere near Bury St
Edmonds, each armed with a selection of sharpened fruits. The winner of the
battle gets to ride the loser around town, buck nake...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 14:28
Just to pour fuel onto this fire, have you actually tried googling for "!="?
Go on, try it, and see where it gets you.
Tim L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh F" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL RE...
FN-FORUM: FN:Forum : Site Check Please
date posted 13th August 2003 14:16
Hi All
If anyone has time could they please take a glance at : www.voda.org.uk
Site seems to function as expected in IE5.5 on a MAC and in Safari
We know about some of the links to external sites b...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why am I a potty mouth?)
date posted 13th August 2003 14:16
> Hmmm... does calling someone a 'grade A turd' qualify as name=20
> calling and swearing? Tell you what - walk up to a policeman,=20
> get in his face (right in it - best to be safe) and say 'YOU=20...
RE: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 14:14
I have only recently got xp and being totally honest I got a beta 3 month
version of xp pro to see how it fairs...
I have buil 2526, the pacth appears to be only relevant to 2600, anyone out
there kno...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 14:10
:-(
Hugs!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Kathy
http://www.vendetta.co.uk
+44(0)7005 982 261
DNRC Minister for Useful but Irritating Information and Triv...
RE: FN-FORUM: ISDN Router
date posted 13th August 2003 14:08
I "acquired" a Netgear RH348 from a friend of mine, been superb.
Cameron
> Can anyone recommend a nice simple ISDN router that connects
> via ethernet?...
Re: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 14:03
Just download it directly from MS, it's about 900k- stuff WU!
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.asp
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ka...
Re: FN-FORUM: Shocking website in honour of Matt Burns
date posted 13th August 2003 13:54
Judy Kenwright wrote:
> Now you're engaged, you'll be looking for rings. Try this for size - I'm
> still laughing.
>
> www.weddingrings.co.uk
My god! That is *truly* awful!!
Me and the (soon-to-b...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why am I a potty mouth?)
date posted 13th August 2003 13:50
Hmmm... does calling someone a 'grade A turd' qualify as name calling and
swearing? Tell you what - walk up to a policeman, get in his face (right in
it - best to be safe) and say 'YOU ARE A GRADE A T...
RE: FN-FORUM: Shocking website in honour of Matt Burns
date posted 13th August 2003 13:47
Judy Kenwright wrote:
> Now you're engaged, you'll be looking for rings. Try this for
> size - I'm still laughing.
>
> www.weddingrings.co.uk
The makers of 'Swish" really do have a lot to answer f...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 13:36
Cheers - I'll check it out.
Hutch
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Nye" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 1:15 PM
Subject: RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via M...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fires OT
date posted 13th August 2003 13:35
> Damn, that's a lot of fire extinguishing power.
Yes, but how precisely, Gerard?
----- Original Message -----
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To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13...
RE: FN-FORUM: Worms and firewalls
date posted 13th August 2003 13:30
Thanks Pete.
Part of the problem is that there are so many types of security issue to
address, and I have not found a comprehensive list cross referenced with
possible solutions. So I keep passing on...
Re: FN-FORUM: Worms and firewalls
date posted 13th August 2003 13:09
David Nye wrote:
>>From other posts I can see that firewalls blocked attacks on port 4444,
> but this had to be manually blocked in some cases (although surely this
> attack would only succeed if th...
RE: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 13:02
Sadly most backup media have never been near 100% reliable. And even if
the media is OK the software can mess up.
It might be worth sending the CD to someone else to try?
Next time try to remember t...
Re: FN-FORUM: Shocking website in honour of Matt Burns
date posted 13th August 2003 12:59
on 13/8/03 12:24 pm, Andy Stafford at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
>> Now you're engaged, you'll be looking for rings. Try this for size - I'm
>> still laughing.
>>
>> www.weddingrings.co.uk
>
> Copyr...
Re: FN-FORUM: Shocking website in honour of Matt Burns
date posted 13th August 2003 12:55
> Now you're engaged, you'll be looking for rings. Try this for size - I'm
> still laughing.
>
> www.weddingrings.co.uk
Copyright 2001 (C) D.Thomas. All Rights Reserved.
Not our very own D Thomas I...
Re: FN-FORUM: Shocking website in honour of Matt Burns
date posted 13th August 2003 12:54
on 13/8/03 12:20 pm, Gerard McGovern at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
>> Now you're engaged, you'll be looking for rings. Try this for
>> size - I'm still laughing.
>>
>> www.weddingrings.co.uk
>
> I t...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - Poll: Who got hit by the worm? - Analog X Port Blocker
date posted 13th August 2003 12:53
Whilst I think on, has anyone used the Port Blocker by Analog X.com? It's
like a reverse blocker where it allows everything and you add things to
block.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin"...
RE: FN-FORUM: Shocking website in honour of Matt Burns
date posted 13th August 2003 12:51
> Now you're engaged, you'll be looking for rings. Try this for
> size - I'm still laughing.
>
> www.weddingrings.co.uk
I thought the sites yesterday were bad ... that one is a whole other
level!...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 12:46
I use this:
http://www.pathwaydata.co.uk/CallerIDProducts.asp#METEOR
Supplied by a mate of mine, and interfaced to my own time tracking
system.
David Nye
http://dnye.co.uk
Business Systems, Databas...
FN-FORUM: Shocking website in honour of Matt Burns
date posted 13th August 2003 12:46
Now you're engaged, you'll be looking for rings. Try this for size - I'm
still laughing.
www.weddingrings.co.uk
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kenwright Communications
07770 484069
[EMAIL REMOVED]
www.kenwrigh...
Re: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 12:43
Just had a thought and wondered if anyone can verify this. Was the security
patch that I think Andy mentioned earlier part of a windows update
"update"?? Seem to think yesterday that it wasn't.
Can...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT - Poll: Who got hit by the worm?
date posted 13th August 2003 12:41
when I block them using Norton Firewall, do I select them as local or remote
ports.
I've assumed they're local.
Thanks for all the info
***********************
Justin Goring
Designer
Lightsurgery...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 12:41
Yeah its a CD, tried that isobuster but still no joy, I've had to send my
client an email asking for the concept I sent him so I can re-build it
(aarrghh) from scratch.
Today is not a good day :(...
Re: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 12:39
Yeah thats what happened to me yesterday, I was having probs anyway so
re-installed the op.
Best Regards
D Thomas
Web: http://www.thomas-design.co.uk
Mail: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Tel: 0870 162 0723
-----...
FN-FORUM: Check your stress levels
date posted 13th August 2003 12:36
Just had this drop in my inbox -
STRESSED?
Do you feel stressed out?
Try this test, I was surprised how effective it was.
It's a simple test designed to indicate whether
people have too much stress i...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 12:35
That thing someone mentioned for reading damaged CDs. No idea if it would
help.
It is a cd not a second hard drive from a different installation, isn't it?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 12:34
>From: Steve Gunter [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Reply-To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
>To: FN-FORUM / [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Subject: RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
>Date: 13 Aug 2003 11:50:54 -0000
>
>
>
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - Poll: Who got hit by the worm?
date posted 13th August 2003 12:32
This is the full list of ports the CERT advisory email listed a couple =
of days ago:
* 69/UDP
* 135/TCP
* 135/UDP
* 139/TCP
* 139/UDP
* 445/TCP
* 445/UDP
* 44...
FN-FORUM: Worms and firewalls
date posted 13th August 2003 12:30
From other posts I can see that firewalls blocked attacks on port 4444,
but this had to be manually blocked in some cases (although surely this
attack would only succeed if the machine was infected?)...
Re: FN-FORUM: PC+monitor recommendations
date posted 13th August 2003 12:29
Computer Solutions & Finance offer very competitive deals.
Contact them on 02074902727
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerard McGovern" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Wednesday, Augus...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - Poll: Who got hit by the worm?
date posted 13th August 2003 12:26
It's a good idea to block UDP 69 outgoing as well apparently, as that's how
a semi-infected PC gets teh worm download.
You need 135, 137-139 and 445 incoming blocked (not just for this worm, for
ever...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 12:26
OH GWAN THEN!
> designer or developer
designer
> Flash or DHTML
NEITHER MOSTLY BUT BOTH OCCASIONALLY
> Old fart or Young buck
BUCK FART
> Cat or Dog
PLANT LIFE ONLY
> North or South
SOUTH
>...
RE: FN-FORUM: PC+monitor recommendations
date posted 13th August 2003 12:24
And obviously make sure your grahpics card has a DVI output ;-)
And don't buy a flat screen for colour work (although I did see a review
of one recently that IS fine for that, but it's about =A3900 f...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 12:23
> >Do you not know what != means? It means 'not equal'.
>
> Just because 'you' know that, doesnt mean every person on the planet does, much more useful for you to write 'Is not suitable for
> the UK'...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fires OT
date posted 13th August 2003 12:23
Mike Adamson wrote:
> One guy got caught chucking a cig outa the car window, which promptly
> set fire to a field, he may get 12 years for that 'little' error
>
Yikes!
> Cheers Paul will look at L'B...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 12:21
Here goes....
> designer or developer
both
> Flash or DHTML
flash
> Old fart or Young buck
old fart with young buck approach
> Cat or Dog
dog/s
> North or South
south
> PHP or ASP
php
> L...
Re: FN-FORUM: Contract template
date posted 13th August 2003 12:17
Trouble with many online "contracts" is that they don't reflect English or
Scottish (del as app) law.
If you have to do your own a) look at what other people have sent to you b)
state exactly what yo...
RE: FN-FORUM: PC+monitor recommendations
date posted 13th August 2003 12:17
> however Geralds statement "Also flat panel monitors without
> DVI are not worth the extra money over a CRT." has confused me.
>
> what does DVI refer to?
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface a...
RE: FN-FORUM: Fires OT
date posted 13th August 2003 12:14
One guy got caught chucking a cig outa the car window, which promptly set fire to a field, he may get 12 years for that 'little'
error
Cheers Paul will look at L'B et Q, do they do those planes that...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 12:13
"Because you are billy know-it-all."
"I can't be bothered to converse with someone who finds it incapable of
having a discussion without resorting to name calling and swearing."
> If you didn't...
RE: FN-FORUM: PC+monitor recommendations
date posted 13th August 2003 12:10
Hi all,
i am currently in the market for a new monitor.
i liked the look of the BenQ FP767 17" TFT Monitor due to andy's
recommendation.
however Geralds statement "Also flat panel monitors without...
Re: FN-FORUM: Extracting Data from a Laptop
date posted 13th August 2003 12:06
The laptop came out a bit before firewire came about.
The other problem is that it doesn't power up. Completely dead. I'm =
going to try giving the laptop a big of a clean-up with Isopropyl =
Alcoh...
RE: FN-FORUM: Fires OT
date posted 13th August 2003 12:02
> Just ordered 5,000 from Argos thanks
Damn, that's a lot of fire extinguishing power.
G...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 12:00
> You know Gerard, as strange as this might sound to a
> professional student, no - I didn't know that '!=' meant 'not
> equal'. I'm neither a programmer, nor a maths whizz, nor a
> grade-A cock-su...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 11:59
lol i can't resist...
> designer or developer
designer who dabbles everywhere!
> Flash or DHTML
DHTML for sure...
> Old fart or Young buck
Young fart
> Cat or Dog
Cat
> North or South
South...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fires OT
date posted 13th August 2003 11:57
Mike Adamson wrote:
> South (Tinderbox) France
>
>> FYI: Fire extinguishers are £12 from Argos.
> Just ordered 5,000 from Argos thanks
>
*lol* I don't think he quite understood the magnitude of the p...
Re: FN-FORUM: Design work and web site work.
date posted 13th August 2003 11:56
hang out at the local business link - always good networking
opportunities there :-D
also, do a 'cheap' site for your accountant - do you have any idea how
many new businesses go through their hand...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fires OT
date posted 13th August 2003 11:56
on 13/8/03 11:17 am, Mike Adamson at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> South (Tinderbox) France
>=20
> All seems cool now, although the amount of fire engines going up and down=
the
> road is sort of Beirut....
Re: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 11:55
I first acquired the Blaster virus last week, Friday or Saturday and
Norton informed me that it had deleted the file. I was blissfully
unaware that anything was wrong until Monday when parts of my OS...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 11:53
You know Gerard, as strange as this might sound to a professional student,
no - I didn't know that '!=' meant 'not equal'. I'm neither a programmer,
nor a maths whizz, nor a grade-A cock-sucking pedan...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 11:52
>Do you not know what != means? It means 'not equal'.
Just because 'you' know that, doesnt mean every person on the planet does, much more useful for you to write 'Is not suitable for
the UK'
> Damn...
Re: FN-FORUM: Design work and web site work.
date posted 13th August 2003 11:50
Simon
Why not try targeting small businesses/shops. I am developing a site
for a book shop. The owner has many business contacts. Recommendation
is one approach, knocking on doors seems extreme,...
RE: FN-FORUM: Fires OT
date posted 13th August 2003 11:47
South (Tinderbox) France
All seems cool now, although the amount of fire engines going up and down the road is sort of Beirut.. ish
> FYI: Fire extinguishers are £12 from Argos.
Just ordered 5,000...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem (why do I talk to turds?)
date posted 13th August 2003 11:42
> > Tell me, how was my answer not useful?
>
> Article A __________ !=
> Article B ___________ Fuck all useful information beyond !=
You are clearly a grade A turd.
Do you not know what != m...
RE: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 11:40
Downloaded it and it said I didnt have any virus, I used the norton removal
tool, but no joy, will try again after a shut down wait 30 secs
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL RE...
Re: FN-FORUM: Nildram Brodband
date posted 13th August 2003 11:38
cheers Hutch, I'll give them a call.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Hutchinson" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM: Nildra...
Re: FN-FORUM: Extracting Data from a Laptop
date posted 13th August 2003 11:34
i'm a bit late in this thread, but on the mac i simply have to connect
a firewire cable between my laptop and desktop computer, then fire the
laptop up in 'target' mode - which basically treats it a...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 11:33
> Tell me, how was my answer not useful?
Article A __________ !=
Article B ___________ Fuck all useful information beyond !=
Hutch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerard McGovern" [EMA...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 11:32
> designer or developer
developer who dabbles elsewhere - and it normally shows
> Flash or DHTML
DHTML - CSS helps so much
> Old fart or Young buck
Old Buck
> Cat or Dog
Dog - loved me dog - g...
RE: FN-FORUM: Nildram Brodband
date posted 13th August 2003 11:31
> Any body use it ?
I use their Home 500 product. Never had a problem with it - everything is
nice and reliable.
Probably best to check here though, just to make sure.
http://bbs.adslguide.org.uk/po...
Re: FN-FORUM: Nildram Brodband
date posted 13th August 2003 11:29
We're on the Nildram dslXtra 1Mb. Superb service - excellent uptime,
genuinely helpful support staff, great price.
Hutch
----- Original Message -----
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Sent:...
Re: FN-FORUM: Contract template
date posted 13th August 2003 11:27
Thanx Paul those links are very useful.
Most Appreciated
Rach xx
>From: Kalagoo.Com [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Reply-To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
>To: FN-FORUM / [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Subject: Re: FN-FORU...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - Poll: Who got hit by the worm?
date posted 13th August 2003 11:27
The firewall in my d-link blocked several attempts... nice watching the logs
and seeing it try and fail.
Hutch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: W...
FN-FORUM: NTL uploads
date posted 13th August 2003 11:25
Hi all,
I vaguely remember this from months ago, but I just wanted to check. Is
there a way of uploading to ntlworld webspace without using a ntlworld
account?
cheers
Gordon...
Re: FN-FORUM: Contract template
date posted 13th August 2003 11:21
Hi Rachael
Sad to have to say this but have you tried Microsofts template gallery??
http://search.officeupdate.microsoft.com/TemplateGallery/ct97.asp
I KNOW! but honestly some of these have helped...
RE: FN-FORUM: Fires OT
date posted 13th August 2003 11:19
>with a horrible orange tinge in the distance....
Crickey! Where are you based? Vietnam?
I was back home in Yorkshire recently and a chemical factory blew up not far
from where I was staying in Beve...
Re: FN-FORUM: Extracting Data from a Laptop
date posted 13th August 2003 11:19
I've got a USB 2 caddy that takes 2.5" laptop drives if interested. Drop me
a line off list and I can send you some pics to see if its of any use to
you.
Cheers
Mark
----- Original Message -----
Fro...
Re: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 11:19
Just sorted this one out at a company near London. It's to do with the RPC
files on a win2k system. Have a look at neowin.net as it was front page
news there last night.
You might have symptoms lik...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 11:17
> All UK. Which brings me back to my original question. Useful
> answers appreciated.
Jesus you are a work of art.
You say you saw a piece of software and I helpfully point out the
software won't w...
Re: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 11:16
You've got it ..............go to www.symantec.com and download the removal
tool and follow the instructions.
Andy Connor wizzmail limited m: 07974 666456 t: 0870 066 0005 (National
rate) f: 0871 433...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 11:16
BT's network sucks!!! :) Especially there ISDN implementation.
CallerID should work in the UK, in fact it works on my old AudioLine
Sensor 500
phone.
I think I recall it working on my old USR WinMo...
FN-FORUM: Nildram Brodband
date posted 13th August 2003 11:15
Any body use it ?
I'm looking at the business 2000 deal for a client
at £67 a month compared to the BT offering at
£160 it seems ridiculously cheap apart from the
Nildram £50 charge for activation...
RE: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 11:14
>Hi gang, I dont have blaster worm, according to a download from norton,
but
>two days ago I know I got something as when I connected to the net I
got an
>RPC failure and my pc kept crashing. I have...
RE: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 11:12
Steve,
I had something similar a while back completely bypassed my virus scanner
(MacAfee) and it totally screwed up by browser I got rid of it using adware!
apparently more and more stuff is being se...
Re: FN-FORUM: Contract template
date posted 13th August 2003 11:12
Rach,
Try:
http://www.users.cloud9.net/~kvivian/html/legal_accounting_archives.html
http://www.ukonlineforbusiness.gov.uk/
http://www.legal-forms-kit.com/freelegalforms.html
http://www.scottmanning.c...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT - Poll: Who got hit by the worm?
date posted 13th August 2003 11:12
I blocked port 4444 and the other two TCP efforts last night and got two
notifications that someone in Canada has tried to get access.
So an attempted hit yes, any harm? no.
**********************...
Re: FN-FORUM: Contract template
date posted 13th August 2003 11:10
PCG seem like a good site which I will probably subscribe to in the future
really need something quick and cheap. As funds are low atm.
Thankyou Matt
>From: Matt Burns [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Reply-To: [...
RE: FN-FORUM: Contract template
date posted 13th August 2003 11:09
Hi Rachel
I couldn't find a suitable one for free when I was in the same boat =
nearly
two years' ago, so I joined the P...
Re: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 11:08
www.caller-id.co.uk
http://www.uk-software.com/whoscalling.htm
http://www.pragma-solutions.com/callerid/
All UK. Which brings me back to my original question. Useful answers
appreciated.
Hutch
----...
RE: FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 11:07
Hi gang, I dont have blaster worm, according to a download from norton, but
two days ago I know I got something as when I connected to the net I got an
RPC failure and my pc kept crashing. I have inst...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 11:06
> One of these days I am going to visit the 'toon'. Just spent the
> weekend with my 85 year old Dad who has just returned from a memory
> lane trip to the NE. I think I mentioned some time ago my con...
Re: FN-FORUM: Contract template
date posted 13th August 2003 11:05
Rachael Bullock wrote:
> Anyone know a good site for a template for a contract. I need to produce
> a legal binding contract to give to my client.
PCG (www.pcg.org.uk) have a good range of standar...
RE: FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 11:02
> Anyone set this up? Saw this rather nifty program -
> http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/syste> m/callerid.htm
> and thought about plugging my old modem in.
US Caller ID != UK Caller ID
G...
FN-FORUM: Caller ID via Modem
date posted 13th August 2003 10:59
Anyone set this up? Saw this rather nifty program -
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/callerid.htm and thought
about plugging my old modem in.
Hutch...
FN-FORUM: Contract template
date posted 13th August 2003 10:52
Anyone know a good site for a template for a contract. I need to produce a
legal binding contract to give to my client.
Rach x
_________________________________________________________________
Sta...
Re: FN-FORUM: Coffee!
date posted 13th August 2003 10:50
Richie Ellison wrote:
> If any of you lot are in the least bit like me, coffee is the product which keeps you awake, and it'll
> come in handy....
Sir will be requiring http://www.thinkgeek.com/ca...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 10:49
As I haven't bothered yet I'm in Ealing, West London.
> designer or developer
Both.
> Flash or DHTML
Bit of both
> Old fart or Young buck
Roughly in the or stage.
> Cat or Dog
Both.
> North or So...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 10:45
> designer or developer
Developer
> Flash or DHTML
Both
> Old fart or Young buck
Young f.....buck
> Cat or Dog
neither
> North or South
Way north. Like over border north
> PHP or ASP
ASP
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 10:35
Here goes...
> designer or developer
Developer
> Flash or DHTML
Erm... both?
> Old fart or Young buck
Is 30 old? I know it was when I was 14, now I'm not so sure...
> Cat or Dog
Cat
> North or S...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 10:35
> designer or developer
Little from column a, little from column b
> Flash or DHTML
If I had to, Flash
> Old fart or Young buck
23. *You* decide
> Cat or Dog
Dog
> North or South
South
> PHP...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 10:29
Hi Kathy
Tried doing it one file at a time but still got this error: File creation
error, the parameter is incorrect
What is isobuster?
Best Regards
D Thomas
Web: http://www.thomas-design.co.uk
M...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 10:29
> designer or developer
Developer
> Flash or DHTML
DHTML - Flash only if client insists or it is actually useful
> Old fart or Young buck
Old Fart with Young Kids
> Cat or Dog
Neither - cat man...
RE: FN-FORUM: Design work and web site work.
date posted 13th August 2003 10:28
You need to self promote, if they don't know you are there, how can they
hire you.
Dave is right you have to be pro-active.
"Ask, and it shall be given you; Seek, and ye shall find; Knock, and it...
FN-FORUM: Coffee!
date posted 13th August 2003 10:27
After a bit of surfing around, I came across a nice company offering =
free samples of coffee (or tea).
If any of you lot are in the least bit like me, coffee is the product =
which keeps you awake,...
FN-FORUM: for those asking 'how do I get into...'
date posted 13th August 2003 10:25
http://www.cmykmag.com/magazine/issues/022/articles/feature/feature.html
about how to get out there and be a designer applies well to any media
career I would say...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 10:22
> designer or developer
designer
> Flash or DHTML
DHTML
> Old fart or Young buck
ickle baby
> Cat or Dog
Catdog - oohh the memories - both i guess
> North or South
Saaaarrrrf
> PHP or AS...
Re: FN-FORUM: check my site
date posted 13th August 2003 10:18
http://www.wav.ru/wav/sound/lib/ships/dive.wav
Andy Connor wizzmail limited m: 07974 666456 t: 0870 066 0005 (National
rate) f: 0871 433 8359 (National rate)
----- Original Message -----
From: "The...
Re: FN-FORUM: Design work and web site work.
date posted 13th August 2003 10:15
Seriously, will knocking on doors work. Businesses or any door. Why
not post very cheap leaflets - maybe that only works with local pizza
places.
Manjit
Dave Edwards wrote:
> Seriously - get ou...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 10:09
As Pete says, try it in another drive. Time for isobuster or whatever it was
called?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Kathy
http://www.vendetta.co.uk
+44(0)70...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 10:07
Open a command prompt (start, run, type cmd and press enter). Looks like
old-fashioned DOS.
Type at the prompt.
For example if the PSD files are on a cd in drive D: and you want to put
them in a fol...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fires
date posted 13th August 2003 10:03
> Woke up at 4 this morning to the distinct smell of burning, outside was
> pea soup smoke with a horrible orange tinge in the
> distance.... it was scary stuff, the fire brigade have worked through...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 10:02
> designer or developer
Developer
> Flash or DHTML
Both
> Old fart or Young buck
In between
> Cat or Dog
Both
> North or South
I think technically East Midlands, but I'm a Southerner at heart....
FN-FORUM: 410 Authorisation - realms conflicting?
date posted 13th August 2003 10:00
Hi,
I have a problem with authentication which I have put up with for
years and now it is bugging me too much.
I have two or more realms with different names on same server.
I use (it's php generated)...
Re: FN-FORUM: Design work and web site work.
date posted 13th August 2003 09:53
Sorry in answer to your question, Yes I do have businesses cards that I hand
out to people who I know and the like.
regards
Simon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Manjit Singh" [EMAIL REMOVED]
T...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 09:51
Woooo!
A few more than anticipated, don't feel quite so out of it by not being in
London/Brighton anymore!
> Ex-Bath here - now 30 miles up the road in Nailsworth :)
>
> Hutch
>...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 09:51
>Maybe we should all have an email Signature that states our preferences clearly?
hehe... like it
Mike
--------------------
Flash is Shite
Love Bikes, Hate Cars
Top Posting Rules!
------------...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 09:47
Ex-Bath here - now 30 miles up the road in Nailsworth :)
Hutch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sasha Morgan" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:45 AM
Subject...
Re: FN-FORUM: Design work and web site work.
date posted 13th August 2003 09:43
The point about the Url maybe correct in some cases but I find most people
couldn't really give a shit about what the Url is along as the person is
promottin them selfs well enought with a cycle or w...
FN-FORUM: asp array to variables
date posted 13th August 2003 09:28
After much trawling of google I'm a little closer
to pulling this off but I've hit a dead end.
Here's the code -...
FN-FORUM: [The new Blaster is spreading rapidly, infecting computers aroun d the globe - 08/12/03]
date posted 13th August 2003 09:14
Hi All
I just thought I would pass on this message as a wake-up call in case there
are still some members on the list who don't have up-to-date AV and patches
on NT, W2K, XP and WS2003.
Regards
Keva...
RE: FN-FORUM: IMAC System Tray for Windows ?!
date posted 13th August 2003 09:13
Quick thanks to those that responded - I had a look at mobydock and
objectdock (downloaded both) - they both have their appealing points but
I guess I'm gonna have to play around a bit with 'em to dec...
FN-FORUM: Lesson for the day
date posted 13th August 2003 09:13
Don't name a production server the same as a test box (even in different
domain). Don't log into what you think it the production box then notice
all the RAM seems to be missing. Don't alert customer...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 09:09
Bletchley. How about you?
;-)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nita" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
>
> He...
Re: FN-FORUM: Damaged CD's
date posted 13th August 2003 09:08
Thanks for the help,
Tried the isobuster site, but it couldn't read them either :-(...
Re: FN-FORUM: Outlook problems .... and possible replacement!
date posted 13th August 2003 09:07
KKC DZ wrote:
> Problem now is whether I'm exposing myself
> to potential problems
Only by using the preview pane in Outlook ;-)
Cheers,
Pete
--
Peter Croft
PC Associates...
Re: FN-FORUM: CD help
date posted 13th August 2003 09:05
There is a record shop in Blackpool called FB Records email
[EMAIL REMOVED] http://fbrecords.gemm.com My wife found them
through Z shops on Amazon, and they had old deleted stock videos for this
oldie...
FN-FORUM: Database hacking tool
date posted 13th August 2003 09:05
Hi,
I've got a client who's got a lotus approach database and he's lost /
forgotten his password so can't get in. anybody got any suitable tool to
attempt a break-in ?! I know there's tools for MS pr...
FN-FORUM: Fires
date posted 13th August 2003 09:04
Woke up at 4 this morning to the distinct smell of burning, outside was pea soup smoke with a horrible orange tinge in the
distance.... it was scary stuff, the fire brigade have worked through the nig...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 09:04
A bit late, had the night off, 182 messages waiting this morning.
Wye Valley, West Gloucestershire near Ross-on-Wye.
Was born in Kent (Maidstone), schooled in Cheshire (Chester and Crewe),
college in...
RE: FN-FORUM: Outlook problems .... and possible replacement!
date posted 13th August 2003 08:35
Ha! I've solved the problem - it must have been an office update that
caused it as I totally uninstalled Office XP and reinstalled it and now
the problem has gone away. Problem now is whether I'm ex...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 08:31
Swindon count as round here Sasha.
Guy Weatherburn
The e-Guy Limited
Phone: 01793-873514
Mobile: 07968-535474
Web: http://www.e-guy.biz
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL RE...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 08:16
Bath,
(seems theres only a couple of us round here?)
-Sasha
> Luke Perman wrote:
>
> > st.albans, hertfordshire, and now i know why my inbox is filled with
> > 150 messages..... :-p...
FN-FORUM: Outlook problems .... and possible replacement!
date posted 13th August 2003 08:13
Having just built a new PC I'm finding an old Outlook (XP) problem
manifesting itself - mail previews take ages to appear and, likewise, if =
you
double-click a mail message it takes several seconds t...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 08:10
Luke Perman wrote:
> st.albans, hertfordshire, and now i know why my inbox is filled with
> 150 messages..... :-p
Heh :) Hertford, Herts here.
What happened to the FN "Who's Where?" link? I'd...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 07:58
on 12/8/03 11:56 pm, Luke Perman at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> st.albans, hertfordshire, and now i know why my inbox is filled with
> 150 messages..... :-p
>
>
Were in Aston, Wem north Shropshire,...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 07:40
It's almost as if most Sunderland people stay there for the rest of
their natural lives. The only time I have ever bumped into someone else
from the fine City was in Majorca, about 10 years ago. It...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 07:38
Afraid not!
I was also asked if I was the (once) famous cricketer from Kent, whether
I was related to Jennifer Ellison (my answer: "who?"), and if I was
married to some BBC Newsreader with the same n...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 07:32
Just outside Newcastle upon Tyne in the 'sunny' North East
John Peace
big PURPLE box
www.bigpurplebox.net
e: [EMAIL REMOVED]...
Re: FN-FORUM: Anyone come across this hosting co.
date posted 13th August 2003 07:30
Hi
Thanks to everyone who replied to this, sounds like One and One are not
up to scratch.
John Peace
www.bigpurplebox.net
On Tuesday, Aug 12, 2003, at 18:22 Europe/London, Elizabeth Varley
wrote...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 06:20
Thomas Design wrote:
> The files were originally from win2k but got fed up so installed xp, the
> files I'm having probs with are about 50 clients websites and half dozen
> outlook express dbx files...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 02:34
> Nice one Tony, especially like the Hutch or Gerard ;-)
I found that highly amusing too :-)
G...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 02:30
I've managed to xcopy some of them after finding out what xcopy was :) but
still can't move some important ones, I dont think its a cd error as I can
move files from within the same directories as the...
Re: FN-FORUM: 194 messages!!!
date posted 13th August 2003 02:21
on 13/8/03 12:51 am, Luke Perman at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> holy crap. i go out for one freaking evening and i come back to 194
> messages to read...
>
> you guys have been busy today :-p
Yes, it...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 02:17
on 12/8/03 11:41 pm, Paul J White at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> . A local milkman actually told them he had shot someone breaking
>> into his
>> shed because they told him they would not be able to get...
Re: FN-FORUM: Design work and web site work.
date posted 13th August 2003 01:50
on 12/8/03 6:33 pm, Simon Jones at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> Hi, Everyone.
>
> I have being freelanceing for a while now since I left college but these
> days I don't seem to be getting much work fro...
Re: FN-FORUM: Blaster worm virus
date posted 13th August 2003 01:30
As I have said on many other forums!
Its moments like this that make me glad to still be using a Mix of RedHat9
and Windows 98!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam Morgan" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [E...
Re: FN-FORUM: 194 messages!!!
date posted 13th August 2003 01:06
but it was an enjoyable 194 messages to read hehehe....................
night all :-p
On Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 12:51 AM, Luke Perman wrote:
> holy crap. i go out for one freaking eveni...
Re: FN-FORUM: Javascript problem (another one!)
date posted 13th August 2003 01:03
> been a lot of messages since this once cropped up eh?
haha, yes... well, the page didn't crash my mac this time :-D
actually, totally unrelated, but i found out in my own CSS diggings
what makes...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 00:59
>She now thinks Camberley is a far more dangerous place to live in than
>Sunderland.
Nah She should get out more and not read such things.
Cheers
Wild and Dangerous living in Frimley Green (nr. Cam...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 00:58
Hi Kathy, whats xcopying? tried right-clicking and copy but I know thats not
what you mean ;)
The files were originally from win2k but got fed up so installed xp, the
files I'm having probs with are...
RE: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 00:50
Frimley Green
Yes we play darts :)
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Luke
Perman
Sent: 13 August 2003 00:56
To: FN-FORUM / [EMAIL REMOVED]
Subject: Re: FN-FO...
FN-FORUM: CD help
date posted 13th August 2003 00:50
Hi all
Ian has totally trashed his Rubella Ballet CD. It's entitled 'greatest
trips' and the CD number is BND3CD. Anyone know of an obscure place that
would sell me copy as it seems to be discontinue...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT - Poll: Who got hit by the worm?
date posted 13th August 2003 00:50
Nah Smug windoze user here :)
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of David
Zverina
Sent: 12 August 2003 19:37
To: FN-FORUM / [EMAIL REMOVED]
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM:...
Re: FN-FORUM: Where are YOU based?
date posted 13th August 2003 00:27
st.albans, hertfordshire, and now i know why my inbox is filled with
150 messages..... :-p
On Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at 05:03 PM, Dan Cook wrote:
> Just being nosey.........
>
> Where is everyo...
Re: FN-FORUM: windows xp problem
date posted 13th August 2003 00:25
Have you tried xcopying them to a different extension with /c? If they are
on CD, try /k also, so it doesn't try to clear read-only. If desperate, try
/n to copy using just the short filenames. You ca...
FN-FORUM: 194 messages!!!
date posted 13th August 2003 00:22
holy crap. i go out for one freaking evening and i come back to 194
messages to read...
you guys have been busy today :-p
*luke...
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