Freelancers Forum Messages on Tuesday May 4th 2004
Re: FN-FORUM: CSS - navigation
date posted 4th May 2004 23:43
Tony Crockford wrote:
> new nav technique - 1 image all css.
>
> Demo:
> http://www.nundroo.com/nav_matrix/welcome.html
Hey that is nice, apart from the obvious disadvantages. I guess that
just ta...
Re: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 23:33
Got it already - I couldn't remember where it was - can connect now fine
Best Regards
John
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RE: FN-FORUM: Lunar Eclipse
date posted 4th May 2004 23:25
> Erp, you should avoid those. I started playing them and now=20
> I'm chained to a desk coding for Discworld MUD. :(
>=20
> Muds are bad for your health. *nodnod*
I've been a regular on uglymug sinc...
Re: FN-FORUM: Lunar Eclipse
date posted 4th May 2004 23:25
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 10:34:10PM -0000, Melanie Myhill wrote:
> > for motivation but ended up playing text based MUDS.
> Erp, you should avoid those. I started playing them and now I'm chained to a...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 23:21
Thanks to everyone who advised on this. I'm relieved there was such a simple
explanation!
HJ :-)
Helen Jennings
Purpleprose Editorial Services
Copywriting * Copyediting * Proofreading * Course Co...
Re: FN-FORUM: Zeldman redesigns
date posted 4th May 2004 23:19
Ah right - ta for the info!
HJ the ignorant ;-)
Paul J White wrote:
>
> Helen Jennings wrote:
>
>> Who is this Zeldman guy, anyway?
>>
> Self styled standards guru, author, member of the Web St...
RE: FN-FORUM: Lunar Eclipse
date posted 4th May 2004 23:18
> Ignore spelling in last post - cheap tesco's beer - been looking
> for motivation but ended up playing text based MUDS.
Erp, you should avoid those. I started playing them and now I'm chained to a=...
Re: FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 23:09
The header issue is really annoying. I'm using them for intro texts where a
subheading might not be used until after the intro text.
Good point on the alert & yes I remember you mentioning the validat...
RE: FN-FORUM: Lunar Eclipse
date posted 4th May 2004 23:08
> Just watched then heavens doing their thing through my Helios
> 8" Newtonian... ahhh that's why I buy toys :)
Ignore spelling in last post - cheap tesco's beer - been looking for
motivation but en...
FN-FORUM: Lunar Eclipse
date posted 4th May 2004 23:03
Hi there folks
Just watched then heavens doing their thing thrugh my Helios 8"
Newtonion... ahhh that's why I buy toys :)
regards
Andrew M
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Re: FN-FORUM: Preparing a Brief
date posted 4th May 2004 22:54
At 22:52 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Alan O'Rourke wrote:
> Is there anyway to have alt text appear over normal text? I thought a
>
> might work but no joy.
do you mean a sort of popup when you mous...
RE: FN-FORUM: XBOX font
date posted 4th May 2004 22:51
http://www.xboxsolution.com/downcat2.html
click on "Xbox Font [imitation] " at foot of page
regards
Andrew Mottershead
Web Developer
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FN-FORUM: XBOX font
date posted 4th May 2004 22:39
>Does anyone know what font is used for the XBOX logo >please?
i dont think they used a font ....it has been created/drawn from scratch..
i wouldnt copy the x either as it will be (c)TM
although you...
FN-FORUM: Preparing a Brief
date posted 4th May 2004 22:37
I have just put this article online. Any feedback is very welcome.
http://www.dgi.ie/business/brief.asp
Is there anyway to have alt text appear over normal text? I thought a
might work but no joy....
FN-FORUM: CSS - navigation
date posted 4th May 2004 22:26
new nav technique - 1 image all css.
Demo:
http://www.nundroo.com/nav_matrix/welcome.html
explanation:
http://superfluousbanter.org/archives/000186.php
fails with images off though - but then all...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 22:25
If you've not got enterprise manager installed (which is the likely
scenario) then there's a registry hack. Do a search on MSDN and you
should find the one. There's also a way to reset the SA password...
Re: FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 22:22
It shows as unformatted text in IE6.
> Damn doesn't the menu show up like this in IE?
> http://www.sonawane.co.uk/test/css_test/screengrab.jpg...
Re: FN-FORUM: XBOX font
date posted 4th May 2004 22:20
I'd imagine it has been design from scratch for brand purposes. (Don't quote
me on that though)
> Does anyone know what font is used for the XBOX logo please?...
Re: FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 22:15
Neelesh Sonawane wrote:
> Could I get a site test please!
>
> http://www.sonawane.co.uk/test/css_test/
>
> It's an attempt to create a text only site that should degrade well for some
> older/text o...
RE: FN-FORUM: PHP if statement compared to Perl
date posted 4th May 2004 22:12
Afaik all of
&&
And
||
Or
are perfectly valid. I tend to use the words for readability but I have
seen other peoples code with the symbol equivalents.
Dai
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> From: Jon...
RE: FN-FORUM: PHP if statement compared to Perl
date posted 4th May 2004 22:09
> Am I right in thinking that this doesn't work in PHP?
>
> if (($condition1) or ($condition2)) do xxx;
> if (($condition1) && ($condition2)) do xxx;
> if (($condition1) || ($condition2)) do xxx;
>
>...
FN-FORUM: Tables & CSS Scroller
date posted 4th May 2004 22:03
Ok guys
I think a few of you wanted to be able to have a scrollable cell using
css plus make it shrink and fit without it floating around?
Well if you want the code go to my site here...
http://www...
FN-FORUM: PHP if statement compared to Perl
date posted 4th May 2004 21:40
Hi people
Am I right in thinking that this doesn't work in PHP?
if (($condition1) or ($condition2)) do xxx;
if (($condition1) && ($condition2)) do xxx;
if (($condition1) || ($condition2)) do xxx;
b...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 21:34
In Enterprise Manager go to security tab of server properties (right
click on server). Two radio buttons
Damon
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RE: FN-FORUM: 802.11g routers etc
date posted 4th May 2004 21:17
I've not had lots of these (just the one) but my Linksys WRT54G Wireless
router has been working flawlessly for several months with a Linksys (54G)
PCMCIA card in a Toshiba Satellite Pro 4320 Laptop (...
FN-FORUM: XBOX font
date posted 4th May 2004 21:14
Hiya peeps.
I need some help please if possible..
Does anyone know what font is used for the XBOX logo please?
Thanks very much
Danny...
Re: FN-FORUM: Element ID's
date posted 4th May 2004 21:06
At 20:28 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Andy Macnaughton-Jones wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Can anybody tell me the allowable characters for element ID's ?
> Particularly, is;
>
> R_HI5.6 a valid ID ?i.e., with a "....
Re: FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 20:50
Damn doesn't the menu show up like this in IE?
http://www.sonawane.co.uk/test/css_test/screengrab.jpg
On 4/5/04 19:38, "Dominic Allkins" wrote:
> In FireFox I get a coloured menu on the left hand si...
RE: FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 20:44
renders as text only (no css) on IE6, Win 98, if that's any help...
cheers
neil.
>
> Could I get a site test please!
>
> http://www.sonawane.co.uk/test/css_test/
>
>
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Re: FN-FORUM: http://www.affiliatewindow.com
date posted 4th May 2004 20:44
Depends if you are becoming a merchant or affiliate. As an affiliate, used
them, found they didn't contribute to my income... Tracking useless.
Payments zilch. Support useless. Good at excuses. Reten...
RE: FN-FORUM: Template Driven Site
date posted 4th May 2004 20:38
Hi John
I really suggest Mambo Server - www.mamboserver.com - done 3 big sites
this month based on this - easy to skin and easy to hack the mods. TYPO3
is good to but overkill for most sites.
regar...
Re: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 20:37
have root access to the sql server set up - how can I change the setup to
include windows and sql authentication? Will I have to do a full reinstall
or is there a button I can press?
Best Regards
J...
Re: FN-FORUM: 802.11g routers etc
date posted 4th May 2004 20:20
Whcih OS, had a similar one with a client. First I took all the keys off to
ensure it was working, then there is a setting to get some certificate in
XP, had to diable as otherwise it dosconnected e...
RE: FN-FORUM: http://www.affiliatewindow.com
date posted 4th May 2004 20:17
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> Has anybody used these http://www.affiliatewindow.com -
> reviews please.
No complaints at all with affiliatewindow. They unfortunately have
little control over the perform...
FN-FORUM: Element ID's
date posted 4th May 2004 20:13
Hi,
Can anybody tell me the allowable characters for element ID's ?
Particularly, is;
R_HI5.6 a valid ID ?i.e., with a "." in it ?
Is that valid "cross browser" or just on particular ones - it see...
RE: FN-FORUM: http://www.affiliatewindow.com
date posted 4th May 2004 20:11
I use them as an affilliate, I think they're brilliant.
Instant access to the affiliate programs, good customer support via a
ticket based message forum. Datafeeds.
Never had them broker a scheme fo...
Re: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 20:08
Paul, I've got 98, 2000, 2002 and probably 2003 (hurrah for the Action
pack), so just send it along.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Kathy
http://www.vendetta....
Re: FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 19:49
Neelesh Sonawane wrote:
> Could I get a site test please!
>
> http://www.sonawane.co.uk/test/css_test/
>
> It's an attempt to create a text only site that should degrade well for some
> older/text...
FN-FORUM: Template Driven Site
date posted 4th May 2004 19:44
Hey all
I'm going to be building a huge site this month and looking to run from
a CMS as a template, got any suggestions on generating something like
this or the best format to use?
Bit vague I know...
RE: FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 19:23
Yep - look fine to me - WinXP, IE6.0 - pure text only.
In FireFox I get a coloured menu on the left hand side.
Dominic
http://www.sonawane.co.uk/test/css_test/...
RE: FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 19:16
Looks brill and works fine in I.E and Moz on Win XP / Win2k
John
(Are my mails getting ere 7:16)
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FN-FORUM: 802.11g routers etc
date posted 4th May 2004 19:02
Been having a nightmare with a client's new setup:
Netgear DG834G firewall / router / modem / wireless 802.11g access point
2 x Netgear PCI 802.11g cards
after infinite messing around have decided t...
FN-FORUM: http://www.affiliatewindow.com
date posted 4th May 2004 19:02
Hi there,
Has anybody used these http://www.affiliatewindow.com - reviews please.
regards
Andrew Mottershead
Web Developer
w: http://www.mindstream.co.uk
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RE: FN-FORUM: Partitioning software
date posted 4th May 2004 19:00
Thanks,
That is the one I've gone for ;-)
Theresa
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Sub...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 18:57
>If memory serves me correctly - I think you have the SQL server set up
for
>Windows Authentication only - you need to change the properties to be
SQL
>Server And Windows Authentication...
Spot on C...
RE: FN-FORUM: Table border question
date posted 4th May 2004 18:53
Change that to
.board {
font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
font-size: 10px;
color: #000000;
border-right: 1px solid #666666;
border-bottom: 1px solid #666666;
border-left: 1px...
RE: FN-FORUM: Table border question
date posted 4th May 2004 18:52
Yes.......
RE: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 18:50
I got version 2002 or 2003 someplace
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RE: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 18:48
My mother-in-law says 'Couldn't care a cow's eyelash' and 'well I'll
shovel s**t up our entry' (or at least that is what they sound like) but
I have not the least idea what she means (I think it a Der...
Re: FN-FORUM: Huge Hard Drive
date posted 4th May 2004 18:46
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 04:23:22PM -0000, Tony Crockford wrote:
> 400GB 7,200 RPM 8MB buffer.
> drool.....
> I want one for my Sky Plus box *now*
Lol - more TV than you could ever watch :D Didn't thi...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 18:44
Are you set up for both windows and sql authentication? That is the one
that usually catches me out.
Dai
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> I am trying to set up a S...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 18:37
Tony Crockford wrote:
> At 15:52 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Helen Jennings wrote:
>> Had an email from a client come through to me about 20 times so far today
>> (no exaggeration) which he seemed to ha...
RE: FN-FORUM: Advice for the financially challenged
date posted 4th May 2004 18:35
Try www.gaeia.co.uk Brigid Benson [EMAIL REMOVED] in S Manchester
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Re: FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 18:34
Danny Leonard wrote:
> Hiya Helen,
>
> Sounds very virus like activity there unless by some phreak of nature the
> person who sent it originally accidently added ALL their contacts to the CC
> field...
RE: FN-FORUM: Huge Hard Drive
date posted 4th May 2004 18:25
Can do you 200GB 7,200 RPM 8MB buffer.=20
For =A390
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RE: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 18:06
Yes, sQL server isn't set up to access SQL connections as well as
trusted.=20
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RE: FN-FORUM: Screen Saver Animation
date posted 4th May 2004 18:06
Yes, but if I sign you up with your proper email, it'll be less likely
to be thought of as Spam, so you can actually get it ;-)...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 18:01
My car has got 45 seats and a number 58 on the front. So nyer nyer !
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FN-FORUM: CSS text only test site
date posted 4th May 2004 17:59
Could I get a site test please!
http://www.sonawane.co.uk/test/css_test/
It's an attempt to create a text only site that should degrade well for some
older/text only browsers & free the content from...
Re: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 17:56
Tim Pizey wrote:
> On Tuesday 04 May 2004 10:57, Dai Williams wrote:
>>What I would like is a Linux install that is easy to install and
>
> I intend to get SuSE 9.1 but also to try Debian,
> as incr...
RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 17:55
> you ever rallied cam?
Nope although I'd love to give it a try someday... :DDD
NB SIDC currently running promotion with Prodrive for the spectating at the
Cyprus Rally :D...
RE: FN-FORUM: Gill Sans Light
date posted 4th May 2004 17:54
Mailed off list...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 17:46
On Tuesday 04 May 2004 3:52 pm, Helen Jennings wrote:
> Something well weird going on with my email, and me being a non-techie-=
type
> I thought I'd see if any of the techie-types on here had any tho...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 17:39
Darren Spink - ARKAD it Solutions wrote:
> LOL.
>
> Do they translate the trisha show into welsh? :-P
>
> Regards
There's no such language - the buggers only pretend to speak it to annoy
the En...
Re: FN-FORUM: Table border question
date posted 4th May 2004 17:38
Der. Ignore me - of course it is. I've lost the plot today. It's been 'one
of those' days!
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RE: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 17:34
I keep getting an email from "Maud" who I presume is a long lost aunt,
she keep saying...
"pra V.i-a.g*r.a at 0.95$ per dose!!! Special Offer! ay"
Which I presume is some kinda zen mysticism.
regar...
FN-FORUM: Table border question
date posted 4th May 2004 17:34
Is it possible to give a table a 1px border on all sides except the top in
either HTML/CSS?
thanks ;-)...
Re: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 17:30
Hi John,
If memory serves me correctly - I think you have the SQL server set up for
Windows Authentication only - you need to change the properties to be SQL
Server And Windows Authentication...
HTH...
Re: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 17:21
Tony Crockford wrote:
>
> At 15:00 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Paul J White wrote:
>
>> Is OpenOffice a possibility?
>>
>
> sadly no.
>
> AFAIK the only thing that opens Publisher files is publisher...
RE: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 17:17
> AFAIK the only thing that opens Publisher files is publisher.
I think you are right, I have v2000 floating around somewhere if you are
desperate.
Deborah
:.:.:. A t o m i c P h u s e .:.:.:...
RE: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 17:17
Oh....I forgot....pub2k here...and can output to adobe too
Regards
Darren Spink
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FAX: +44(0)113 253 1686
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RE: FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 17:16
Hi Helen
>Something well weird going on with my email, and me being a non-techie-type
>I thought I'd see if any of the techie-types on here had any thoughts...
Sounds like a virus to me, especially...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 17:15
that sounds like one - yes
firstly make sure your windows update are all up to date...if not go on to
the micrsoft site and download and patches etc... that are required so that
your machine is fully...
Re: FN-FORUM: laser powered virtual keyboard
date posted 4th May 2004 17:15
From one Gadget PhReAk to another..
I WANT ONE!!
Shame its for PDA's only *sob* :o(
Danny
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Re: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 17:13
> At 15:00 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Paul J White wrote:
>> Does anyone know if it is possible to open/edit M$ Publisher files
>> without that particular bit of software?
http://www.microsoft.com/...
FN-FORUM: Huge Hard Drive
date posted 4th May 2004 17:07
http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/desk/7k400.html
400GB 7,200 RPM 8MB buffer.
drool.....
I want one for my Sky Plus box *now*
$400 price tag too.
Apparently uses pixie dust.
;o)...
Re: FN-FORUM: Partitioning software
date posted 4th May 2004 17:03
I've used Powerquest - Partition Magic for best part of 5 years and swear by
it..
It has "click-click done" menus and fab interface and takes all the scary
and horrible work out of command line code...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 16:55
At 15:52 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Helen Jennings wrote:
>
> Something well weird going on with my email, and me being a
> non-techie-type
> I thought I'd see if any of the techie-types on here had...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 16:53
Hiya Helen,
Sounds very virus like activity there unless by some phreak of nature the
person who sent it originally accidently added ALL their contacts to the CC
field..
Cant see it happening really...
RE: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 16:49
I've not found anything that will open m$pub files.....in fact newer
versions of pub won't even open some older pub files.... Looks like m$
publisher is the demon seed from microsoft...
Regards...
FN-FORUM: Gill sans light
date posted 4th May 2004 16:40
ive got it yes but unfortunately my dvd/cdrom drive has gone
kaputt.....sorry
isnt it on ur windows disk?...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sasser Worm and Its Variants
date posted 4th May 2004 16:39
My feelings exactly. Apparently,
"Warez ftp hackers have already started using an exploit targeting unpatched
systems creating pubstro" warez dumps. The DCOM vulnerability saw numerous
script kiddie t...
Re: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 16:32
Doubt it. I can sell you a copy for £20... I can open the doc for you, but
converting it to Word doesn't usually work very well. I could PDF it for
you.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
FN-FORUM: Gill Sans Light
date posted 4th May 2004 16:30
I'll try to make this my last request of the day, but has anyone got a
PC version of Gill Sans Light I could 'borrow' for an hour or two. I
have 14 True Type Gill Sans fonts but that one seems to be...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT - bizarre/wonders of the Internet
date posted 4th May 2004 16:27
I keep my little black book (updated as of yesterday) well hidden and
*offline* ;)
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> Oh no - you've been hit by the Love Bug - the virus that goes through
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FN-FORUM: Motivation
date posted 4th May 2004 16:26
To finally be able to sit down and relax in my lounge
and watch a whole nights worth of entertainment
on the internet through my BIG tv screen
sat next to my CZ Jones lookalike key account advertisin...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - bizarre/wonders of the Internet
date posted 4th May 2004 16:21
Oh believe me, she's jealous.. She's a proud (and fierce) lady though, so
I'd be on my knees begging for mercy should I ever try pull that one ;)
Aaaaaanywaaayy.....
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RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 16:13
>I believe there is a place called england, its in britain somewhere :D.....
LOL.
Do they translate the trisha show into welsh? :-P
Regards
Darren Spink
TEL: +44(0)113 253 4750
FAX: +44(0)113...
Re: FN-FORUM: sql server connection problem
date posted 4th May 2004 16:05
I am trying to set up a SQL Server account on a remote server and after
setup I am getting
Login failed for user [username] Reason: Not associated with a trusted SQL
Server connection
Am I missing s...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 15:59
Or a spin (literally) in the TVR Tuscan or my new purchase a 1973 BMW
3.0CSL - picking it up tonight. I have worked my nipples off over the last
few years- finally reward - motivation enough for (apar...
Re: FN-FORUM: Screen Saver Animation
date posted 4th May 2004 15:49
Twas a joke - get more than enough porn as it is, along with general
spam, infected mails and every other woe that befalls anyone who spends
time on this interwebnet thingy.
Doesn't matter really, I...
Re: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 15:49
At 15:00 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Paul J White wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if it is possible to open/edit M$ Publisher files
> without that particular bit of software? Client has asked me to update...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - bizarre/wonders of the Internet
date posted 4th May 2004 15:47
On Tuesday 04 May 2004 2:15 pm, Jakob Widerberg wrote:
> So now we're chatting away over IM... she was *hot* back then.. But who
> knows what ten years can do... Needless to say, my (sweet, beloved, s...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT - bizarre/wonders of the Internet
date posted 4th May 2004 15:47
Yeah, I find it quite amazing.. How's that for 'social software'..
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Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 15:46
everytime i find a nice country road to open out on there's a damn sheppard
or fruit cart around ;c)
me still haven't had the chance to get it airbourne yet, same problem except
the wife and kid is i...
Re: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 15:45
artcaf wrote:
>
>
> And i think the most well known of all 'forgive us our tresspasses,
> as we forgive those who...
RE: FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 15:42
> Does anyone know if it is possible to open/edit M$ Publisher
> files without that particular bit of software? Client has
> asked me to update some documents, and I don't have (nor
> particularly...
Re: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 15:41
Mine always said..
"It's a poor arse that can't rejoice."
A message forus all there I think..
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Connor" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesday, Ma...
RE: FN-FORUM: This is fun (in a techy sort of way)
date posted 4th May 2004 15:37
> http://webfx.eae.net/dhtml/sortabletable/sortabletable.html
>
> HTML tables sortable by column (uses Javascript)
Seriously useful! I really could have done with knowing about this 6 months
ago whe...
FN-FORUM: Email weirdness
date posted 4th May 2004 15:36
Something well weird going on with my email, and me being a non-techie-type
I thought I'd see if any of the techie-types on here had any thoughts...
Had an email from a client come through to me abo...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server question
date posted 4th May 2004 15:32
> Please ignore my last question - I have just found the answer.
DOH!
Richard Harfst
Digital Diversions
- Your Route to Business Solutions...
Re: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 15:31
On Tuesday 04 May 2004 2:07 pm, [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> > Gentoo r0x0r, Debian does not..
>
> Amen!
And if you can't make up your mind... there's now the Debtoo project.
www.debtoo...
RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 15:30
> Probably not something to admit to but I knew somebody who
> came on a Trisha show. She was a restaurant manager turned
> stripper/adult entertainer..
> Obvious career direction I guess..
I appre...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT - bizarre/wonders of the Internet
date posted 4th May 2004 15:16
> Anyhow, last night I recieved an email, as a response to a
> virus-spam (you know, one of these with 'here's your
> requested docs' and zipfile containing some netsky variant)
> sent in my name,...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 15:12
> Can anyone tell me if there is a standard dimension for comps slips?
> I'm getting nowhere with Google...
>
99 x 210mm.
Lindsey
____________________
Apperley Design
design | create | innovate
T:...
RE: FN-FORUM: forum only entertainment
date posted 4th May 2004 15:05
> Oh my god thats amazing
> http://www.vjtv.net/mov/vjtv/01/02/02.html
Take it easy with that stuff man - it's bad for you ;)
Richard Harfst
Digital Diversions
- Your Route to Business Solutions...
Re: FN-FORUM: sql server question
date posted 4th May 2004 15:04
PAMELA WHITTAKER wrote:
> Hi,
> Please ignore my last question - I have just found the answer.
>
> Thanks
> Pam
>
Ok....
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - bizarre/wonders of the Internet
date posted 4th May 2004 15:02
Ah!.. See you should use this as an opportunity to get what you want from
your "mightbetheone" partner. Jealousy is brilliant to focus the heart. ;-)
On 4/5/04 14:14, "Jakob Widerberg" wrote:
> Need...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server question
date posted 4th May 2004 15:02
> How do you set up keys in sql server that increment
> automatically in the same way that you can in Access?
Hi Pamela - Use an identity field. Tutorial here if you need it:
http://www.kamath....
RE: FN-FORUM: CMYK Conversion
date posted 4th May 2004 14:58
I got the colour from a swatch book, and it looks relatively similar on
screen. When I do a conversion to CMYK on screen it changes completely.
It's for digital printers and I asked if they could take...
RE: FN-FORUM: This is fun (in a techy sort of way)
date posted 4th May 2004 14:52
Damn - that's good...
http://webfx.eae.net/dhtml/sortabletable/sortabletable.html
HTML tables sortable by column (uses Javascript)...
RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 14:48
> a nice spin
> in the impreza ;c)
That's maboy ;>
Cameron...
Re: FN-FORUM: This is fun (in a techy sort of way)
date posted 4th May 2004 14:47
Tony Crockford wrote:
>
> http://webfx.eae.net/dhtml/sortabletable/sortabletable.html
>
> HTML tables sortable by column (uses Javascript)
>
Telewest use something similar for their online billing...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT - bizarre/wonders of the Internet
date posted 4th May 2004 14:47
Three degrees of separation? Still quite a spooky coincidence!
Ron...
FN-FORUM: M$ Publisher files
date posted 4th May 2004 14:45
Does anyone know if it is possible to open/edit M$ Publisher files
without that particular bit of software? Client has asked me to update
some documents, and I don't have (nor particularly want) tha...
RE: FN-FORUM: Advice for the financially challenged
date posted 4th May 2004 14:42
> > Anybody in the North West area recommend a independant
> financial advisor?
Maybe try some of these?...
http://www.find.co.uk/advice/Independent_Financial_Advisers/IFAs_North/
Richard Harfst...
FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 14:42
...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server question
date posted 4th May 2004 14:42
In enterprise manager set the field to be an int, length 4. Turn on the
Identity property for the field and then set seed (starting value) and
increment (er, increment) to whatever you need them to b...
RE: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 14:32
The comp slips with use at work are 21cm x 9.9cm, we get many comp slips
from clients that are about the same size.
hope that helps
Rach
>From: Paul J White [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Reply-To: [EMAIL REMO...
Re: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 14:31
"My mum always told me to take a deep breath and count to 30 before making
any sort of reply to such provocation."
My mum also had a saying that has stuck in the memory banks namely:-
"If you are co...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server question
date posted 4th May 2004 14:25
When you design the table, define the column as an identity column. You
can also set the start value and the increment as well.
Dominic
Hi,
How do you set up keys in sql server that increment...
RE: FN-FORUM: sql server question
date posted 4th May 2004 14:25
Set the identity field to "Yes" and the identity seed to what you want
it to start from and the increment to how many you want each to
increment each one.
-----Original Message-----
From: PAMELA WHIT...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 14:24
Probably not something to admit to but I knew somebody who came on a Trisha
show. She was a restaurant manager turned stripper/adult entertainer..
Obvious career direction I guess..
On 4/5/04 13:53,...
Re: FN-FORUM: CMYK Conversion
date posted 4th May 2004 14:22
Deborah,
Pantone 1525 and its CMYK equivalent are very different shades of
browny/orange. This part of the spectrum is probably the most difficult
to convert from spot colour to CMYK.
Paul.
On 4...
RE: FN-FORUM: CMYK Conversion
date posted 4th May 2004 14:19
Hi,
I looked up 1525 C on my pantone cymk-pantone comparison guide. They are
fairly close cymk reads as C:0 M:65 Y:100 k:11.5, certainly a lot closer
then other shades. The pantone is a little richer...
RE: FN-FORUM: Screen Saver Animation
date posted 4th May 2004 14:15
I take it that's a request to join up to dodgy p)rn email as it was sent
to the list rather than the requested email address=20
-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Bloice [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tues...
Re: FN-FORUM: CMYK Conversion
date posted 4th May 2004 14:15
What app are you using, I've found splitting it in an app can generate
erratic results or slightly off colours. You might find it more accurate to
phone the printers & get them to give you the correct...
RE: FN-FORUM: Partitioning software
date posted 4th May 2004 14:12
> Any recommendations? Had a quick look at Partition Magic or
> ??? damn forgot it's name ;-)
Partition Commander
System Commander
Paragon Partition Manager
DriveWorks
Some useful links here:
http...
Re: FN-FORUM: Screen Saver Animation
date posted 4th May 2004 14:10
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 12:14:31PM -0000, Andy Macnaughton-Jones wrote:
> Only UK peeps and regular contributors please. I'll ignore anybody else
> and sign them up to dodgy p0rn email lists ;)
After...
RE: FN-FORUM: CMYK Conversion
date posted 4th May 2004 14:07
Ask your printer to do a visual match from their press and recommend a
colour to you.
Is it completely different when compared on screen, compared with swatch
book or with laser/inkjet print?
Alan
-...
FN-FORUM: This is fun (in a techy sort of way)
date posted 4th May 2004 14:04
http://webfx.eae.net/dhtml/sortabletable/sortabletable.html
HTML tables sortable by column (uses Javascript)
(hat-tip - TheSpool)...
FN-FORUM: OT - bizarre/wonders of the Internet
date posted 4th May 2004 13:59
I've had this email address since 1996. It's been linked on several
websites since then and I consequently get a load of spam. Recently I've
also receieved random bounces as it's been used as a FRO...
FN-FORUM: sql server question
date posted 4th May 2004 13:56
Hi,
Please ignore my last question - I have just found the answer.
Thanks
Pam...
Re: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 13:51
On Tuesday 04 May 2004 11:34, Aaron Brailsford wrote:
> Same with Gentoo, 'emerge -uD world' to update the lot or 'emerge -u
> '.
use 'emerge -pvuD world' to view all the use flags
> Gentoo r0x0r, D...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice for the financially challenged
date posted 4th May 2004 13:46
At 13:21 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Val Evans wrote:
>
> Anybody in the North West area recommend a independant financial advisor?
> Preferably used to working with freelancer type problems, ie all tho...
FN-FORUM: forum only entertainment
date posted 4th May 2004 13:45
Oh my god thats amazing
http://www.vjtv.net/mov/vjtv/01/02/02.html
can anyone lend me 10k so i can buy some of this
graphics software!
pleeeease
go on ive been good for the past year
doing this vid...
Re: FN-FORUM: Zeldman redesigns
date posted 4th May 2004 13:44
Helen Jennings wrote:
> Who is this Zeldman guy, anyway?
>
Self styled standards guru, author, member of the Web Standards
Project (WaSP) - often a bit full of himself for my liking, but he is
a p...
FN-FORUM: sql server question
date posted 4th May 2004 13:42
Hi,
How do you set up keys in sql server that increment automatically in the
same way that you can in Access?
Thanks
Pam...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:38
Neelesh Sonawane wrote:
> 1 third A4: 210mm x 99mm
>
Thanks all - I guessed it would be something like that, but the client
ones I'm replacing are a wierd 206mm x 94mm...
Paul....
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 13:38
> > Either that or watch Trisha - then you'll feel so good about yourself
that
> > you'll be excited about working again and proud to do so !! :-)
> >
> That is SO true, where do they get these people...
Re: FN-FORUM: Screen Saver Animation
date posted 4th May 2004 13:35
Excellent, count me in ;)
Andy Macnaughton-Jones wrote:
> Hi Guys & Gals.
>
> A client of a client is looking for an animated screen saved for windows
> only of a crystal rotating (in corporate colo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 13:34
I prefer to kill some axis in bf1942 multiplayer myself, knocking them over
in the plane, either that or a nice spin in the impreza ;c)
Best Regards
D Thomas
http://www.thomas-design.co.uk
[EMAIL RE...
RE: FN-FORUM: Partitioning software
date posted 4th May 2004 13:32
I have Partition Magic which is very good - but won't work on my servers
and costs a bomb anyway.
Just bought over the weekend Acronis Partition Expert (www.acronis.com).
Works on Windows 95 and up...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:23
99mm x 210mm
Paul.
On 4 May 2004, at 12:45, Paul J White wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if there is a standard dimension for comps slips?
> I'm getting nowhere with Google...
>
> TIA, Paul.
>
> --...
RE: FN-FORUM: Sasser Worm and Its Variants
date posted 4th May 2004 13:21
And I suspect even more people will have an opinion on the lowlifes that
find it amusing to roll-out these worms etc that are potentially endangering
lives!...
RE: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 13:16
> > Tony, I have benefitted from your posts, but am amazed that
> you would
> > leave/threaten to leave over this rubbish.
>
> Yeah
>
> me too.
>
> ;o)
Phew - guess I won't be leaving after all...
FN-FORUM: CMYK Conversion
date posted 4th May 2004 13:15
I have a Pantone (1525CVC), when I convert to CMYK as requested by a
printer it turns in to a completley different colour. I'm not sure
whether this colour will be printed correctly.
Any ideas?
Deb...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:14
99mm x 210mm (1/3 A4)
hth...
FN-FORUM: MySQL Database design tool
date posted 4th May 2004 13:12
I discovered this at the weekend.
might be old news, but looks good anyway:
http://www.fabforce.net/dbdesigner4/
"DBDesigner 4 is a visual database design system that integrates database
design,...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:10
Usually 1/3 A4, which is 210mm wide x 99mm high
Val
on 4/5/04 12:45 pm, Paul J White at [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if there is a standard dimension for comps slips?
> I'm gettin...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:09
210 x 99mm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul J White" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 12:45 PM
Subject: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
>
> Can anyone tell m...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:08
Paul J White wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if there is a standard dimension for comps slips? I'm
> getting nowhere with Google...
Aren't they 1/3rd of A4?
Matt...
RE: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:05
1/3 of A4 AFAIK
Regards
Darren Spink
TEL: +44(0)113 253 4750
FAX: +44(0)113 253 1686
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ICQ: 56667649
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] On B...
FN-FORUM: Advice for the financially challenged
date posted 4th May 2004 13:05
Anybody in the North West area recommend a independant financial advisor?
Preferably used to working with freelancer type problems, ie all those
things you took for granted when you had a full time jo...
RE: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:05
Most common size is 1/3rd of a4 page, but it can be anysize really - your
choice
2p
Theresa
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Paul J
White
Sent: 04 May 2004...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:02
1 third A4: 210mm x 99mm
On 4/5/04 12:45, "Paul J White" wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if there is a standard dimension for comps slips?
> I'm getting nowhere with Google...
>
> TIA, Paul.
--
Ne...
Re: FN-FORUM: Zeldman redesigns
date posted 4th May 2004 13:01
One of Jakob Neilson friends no doubt.
> Who is this Zeldman guy, anyway?
>
> HJ :-)...
RE: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 13:00
I believe they're usually 1/3 A4 (i.e. 210mm x 99mm)...
RE: FN-FORUM: Partitioning software
date posted 4th May 2004 12:58
I have Partition Magic which is very good - but won't work on my servers
and costs a bomb anyway.
Just bought over the weekend Acronis Partition Expert (www.acronis.com).
Works on Windows 95 and up...
FN-FORUM: Screen Saver Animation
date posted 4th May 2004 12:58
Hi Guys & Gals.
A client of a client is looking for an animated screen saved for windows
only of a crystal rotating (in corporate colours).=20
I don't have any more info that that I'm afraid.
Pleas...
RE: FN-FORUM: Site check please
date posted 4th May 2004 12:57
> Could anyone spare a few moments to look at
>
> http://www.interimconnect.co.uk
Hi Damon - I agree with the points others have made about margins and font
sizes, but just to add a few more points...
Re: FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 12:54
Usually it's 99mm x 210mm. Landscape or portrait, it's up to you.
On 4 May 2004, at 12:45, Paul J White wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if there is a standard dimension for comps slips?
> I'm getting...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fake or genuine, which is the real Nominet?
date posted 4th May 2004 12:47
On Tuesday 04 May 2004 10:12 am, Tony Crockford wrote:
> At 10:06 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Hugh wrote:
> >> Is this a scam?
> >
> > They are both nominet alright.
> >
> > I've had one of these reminde...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sasser Worm and Its Variants
date posted 4th May 2004 12:45
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> Radio 2 news just said that the Sasser worm has knocked out Falmouth
> Coastguard station. Here we go :)
>
It's been all over the BBC news for a couple of hours:
"Coastguar...
RE: FN-FORUM: Sasser Worm and Its Variants
date posted 4th May 2004 12:39
Do you think they have a dog called 'lucky' :D
http://makeashorterlink.com/?H56A14438
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of
[EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: 04 May...
FN-FORUM: Comps slip dimensions
date posted 4th May 2004 12:30
Can anyone tell me if there is a standard dimension for comps slips?
I'm getting nowhere with Google...
TIA, Paul....
Re: FN-FORUM: Zeldman redesigns
date posted 4th May 2004 12:23
Who is this Zeldman guy, anyway?
HJ :-)
Helen Jennings
Purpleprose Editorial Services
Copywriting * Copyediting * Proofreading * Course Content Development
~ Do words fail you...? ~
Dan Cook w...
Re: FN-FORUM: laser powered virtual keyboard
date posted 4th May 2004 12:21
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 10:58:38AM -0000, Tony Crockford wrote:
> http://www.ibizpda.com/
>
> whatever next?
Oh! Oh! I want one! :D
Aaron...
Re: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 12:19
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 10:49:59AM -0000, Tim Pizey wrote:
> The great joy of debian (and increasingly others) is
> apt.
> It inables you to update your system daily with regard to security
> and n...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 12:19
There's a brilliant passage in Cryptonomicon (http://tinyurl.com/2775w)
where Lawrence Waterhouse (if memory serves me right) is stuck in a
remote castle somewhere off the Scottish coast and just c...
Re: FN-FORUM: Virus related question
date posted 4th May 2004 12:14
I wouldn't worry about it. The virus has been trapped and dealt with, the
address was probably spoofed.
----- Original Message -----
From: "KKC TFXWeb" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesd...
FN-FORUM: more ways to waste time
date posted 4th May 2004 12:11
Put this:
http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/more-archos-av500-info-ignore-what-i-said-about-pmps-before-im-getting-excited-015841.php
together with this:
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/media/story....
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 12:07
On Tue, 4 May 2004, Mat Howlett wrote:
>
> If he takes all this advice he's in for a hell of a day !! :-)
>
>
I'm going to be pissed, walked a few miles with a porn mag and a sore
arse.
Great :)
R...
RE: FN-FORUM: Sasser Worm and Its Variants
date posted 4th May 2004 12:02
Radio 2 news just said that the Sasser worm has knocked out Falmouth
Coastguard station. Here we go :)
regards
Andrew M
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus syste...
Re: FN-FORUM: Zeldman redesigns
date posted 4th May 2004 12:00
Tony Crockford wrote:
>
> http://www.zeldman.com/
>
> now personally I don't think there's enough contrast...
>
Bleugh! That's doesn't make for easy reading, and there's a prominent
link "Moss: W...
FN-FORUM: Partitioning software
date posted 4th May 2004 12:00
Any recommendations? Had a quick look at Partition Magic or ??? damn forgot
it's name ;-)
Theresa...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:58
Yeah that is what I do.
Also write a list of jobs I need doing & cross them off with a bright
highlighter whne they are done.. Very satisfying!
On 4/5/04 11:25, "Paul Civati" wrote:
>
> Rus Foster...
RE: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 11:57
Hi there
I've been using Fedora Core for the last few weeks - fine - no probs
installing. I had tried Gentoo but with 64K ISDN I'll wait until my
exchange gets upgraded. Bought the Fedora disk from...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:55
I have had motivation problems also but I keep having a grope of my fiances
breast every now and again and it seems to work for me, mind you having her
behind me with them out all the time woudl defin...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 11:55
Shush!.. Damnit she might hear you..
On 4/5/04 11:30, "Damon Birch" wrote:
>
> But wasting time on the computer looks like I am working
>
> Damon
>
--
Neelesh Sonawane
Graphic Designer
M: 07949...
RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:53
> I'm sitting here starting at my outstanding work queue and I just
> can't motivate myself to do any of it. Its not like any of its hard
> but I just can't be bothered. Any advice?
I tend to spend...
RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:53
Ditto. Unfortunately, a lot of the work I have left to do right now is in
the 'free zone', that twilight area where you allow clients some free time
because
a) it will bring in repeat business if you...
Re: FN-FORUM: Zeldman redesigns
date posted 4th May 2004 11:50
"With this redesign-because it is Spring, because I adore my wife and we
have a child on the way-I wanted to invoke the hope we carry in our hearts."
I'm sayin' nothing!
> http://www.zeldman.com/
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 11:50
On Tuesday 04 May 2004 11:57, Dai Williams wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have just freed up a mchine that I would like to use as a Linux test
> platform. While I use Linux frequently as a web dev, I have al...
FN-FORUM: ASP.net and Mono
date posted 4th May 2004 11:50
Hello
I am going to start learning ASP.net but all my servers are Linux. I am now
looking at getting a windows box, but I was wondering if anyone had any
experience of ASP.net under Linux using MOD_...
FN-FORUM: laser powered virtual keyboard
date posted 4th May 2004 11:43
http://www.ibizpda.com/
whatever next?...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:39
If he takes all this advice he's in for a hell of a day !! :-)
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Kyle" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: F...
Re: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 11:34
On Tuesday 04 May 2004 10:57, Dai Williams wrote:
> What I would like is a Linux install that is easy to install and
I have been delighted/amazed by the SuSE install.
You should expect it to unders...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:30
Rus Foster [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> I'm sitting here starting at my outstanding work queue and I just can't
> motivate myself to do any of it. Its not like any of its hard but I just
> can't be bo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 11:29
HI,=20
If you don'y have broadband I would buy the disk set. I'd use debian or r=
ed=20
hat for compatibility with online installations. I haven't used red hat=
=20
recently but I guess the commerc...
FN-FORUM: Site Check
date posted 4th May 2004 11:27
There's one small thing that is digging in me a little bit. The left hand menu is spending more time patting itself on the back rather than communicating the benefits to the outside world. The "abou...
FN-FORUM: OT - for the bored amongst us...
date posted 4th May 2004 11:27
An interesting story - although slightly bizarre -
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/04/save_the_rainforest/
Dominic...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:26
Same here, mate. Been like that for weeks now. I find that forcing
someone to sit behind me and kick me up the arse often works but when
you work alone it has to be an imaginary friend.
On 4 May 2...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:25
Tony Crockford wrote:
> Pick the most difficult and promise yourself that if you spend 1 hour
> on it then you can have a beer.
>
> keep that up for eight hours and:
>
> 1. you'll have done eight...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 11:24
Tony Crockford wrote:
> At 10:46 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Dominic Allkins wrote:
>> Is it me - or does time speed up when you have a deadline???
>
> "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound t...
RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:23
I get days like that, but I haven't really found the ideal cure.
Sometimes a long soak with an Internet magazine helps, sometimes just
writing the day off and doing whatever feels like fun helps long...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:23
The fact that I don't have to answer to some overweight know-it-all in a
badly fitting suit who drives a silver Audi TT and uses 'buzz words' David
Brent style, is always a good motivator for me. Also...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fake or genuine, which is the real Nominet?
date posted 4th May 2004 11:23
Hugh wrote:
>>I've noticed that roughly
>>in the last 12 months or so they've started sending out these renewal
>>letters direct to domain owners asking for silly money to renew their domain
>>name,...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:20
I know the feeling.....:-)
Now, imagine your bank manager....see him / her?
Now, remember that money you spent last week on luxuries like food? Well,
imagine his / her face when they realise it tak...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:18
Get your significant other to give you any sexually orientated favour in the
early morning - mind off work and on to other things heh heh
Best Regards
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richa...
FN-FORUM: Zeldman redesigns
date posted 4th May 2004 11:17
http://www.zeldman.com/
now personally I don't think there's enough contrast...
;o)...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 11:16
>Oh feel free to come round my place when you have a deadline!
>Got piles of DIY to do & an irate wife on my back..
I am sat in a room with half the wall paper off and a wife that thinks
it should be...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:14
Think of the ££££. I have just sent off two invoices this morning and am
now more motivated to carry on with other projects so I get to invoice
them as well ;)
Failing that, try some more upbea...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:13
Dominic Allkins wrote:
> If that fails, then the pub seems like a good idea in that case. It's
> amazing what code looks like after a few pints ;-)
Or porn, what better way to chase away the mid-mor...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:12
> Either that or watch Trisha - then you'll feel so good about yourself that
> you'll be excited about working again and proud to do so !! :-)
>
That is SO true, where do they get these people from??...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:11
Rus Foster [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> I'm sitting here starting at my outstanding work queue and I just can't
> motivate myself to do any of it. Its not like any of its hard but I just
> can't be bothe...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:10
At 11:13 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Rus Foster wrote:
>
> I'm sitting here starting at my outstanding work queue and I just can't
> motivate myself to do any of it. Its not like any of its hard but I j...
RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:08
Give it to me, I could do with a bit of work!
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Rus
Foster
Sent: 04 May 2004 11:14
To: FN-FORUM / [EMAIL REMOVED]
Subject: FN-...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:07
Go to the pub....
Re: FN-FORUM: Fake or genuine, which is the real Nominet?
date posted 4th May 2004 11:07
>
> I've noticed that roughly
> in the last 12 months or so they've started sending out these renewal
> letters direct to domain owners asking for silly money to renew their domain
> name, pain in th...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:06
Gilles Peterson on Radio 1 gets my vote to soothe you into the day.
Richard
Rus Foster wrote:
> I'm sitting here starting at my outstanding work queue and I just can't
> motivate myself to do any...
Re: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:03
Switch the PC off, go out and get some fresh air for an hour. Works for me
anyway.
Either that or watch Trisha - then you'll feel so good about yourself that
you'll be excited about working again and...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 11:03
Oh feel free to come round my place when you have a deadline!
Got piles of DIY to do & an irate wife on my back..
On 4/5/04 11:07, "Damon Birch" wrote:
>
> Its like exams. When studying you think,...
RE: FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 11:02
Think of the sleepless nights you'll be having as the deadlines draw in
and time speeds up.
If that fails, then the pub seems like a good idea in that case. It's
amazing what code looks like after a...
FN-FORUM: Motivaition
date posted 4th May 2004 10:58
I'm sitting here starting at my outstanding work queue and I just can't
motivate myself to do any of it. Its not like any of its hard but I just
can't be bothered. Any advice?
Rus
--
e: [EMAIL REMO...
Re: FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 10:56
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 09:57:54AM -0000, Dai Williams wrote:
> optimised versions as this is a dev server only and I would rather avoid
> the time cost of compiling/building anything.
Damn - well th...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 10:52
Its like exams. When studying you think, "Must just get my files in
order" or "Lets call someone to see how they are doing" or "Must clean
the kitchen floor...."
Before you know it you are sat there...
Re: FN-FORUM: Quick site check..
date posted 4th May 2004 10:50
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 09:42:52AM -0000, Dominic Allkins wrote:
> Looks good - only comment from a v quick first glance is the date format
> being US date, i.e. 4/30/04
Ooh - well spotted, I hadn't...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 10:45
I'm with you on that one !!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dominic Allkins" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 10:46 AM
Subject: FN-FORUM: OT question
>
>
> Is i...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 10:43
Well, it does in my universe too! *lol*
HJ :-)
Helen Jennings
Purpleprose Editorial Services
Copywriting * Copyediting * Proofreading * Course Content Development
~ Do words fail you...? ~
Domin...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 10:42
At 10:46 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Dominic Allkins wrote:
>
>
> Is it me - or does time speed up when you have a deadline???
"I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by."
D...
FN-FORUM: Easy Linux Install
date posted 4th May 2004 10:42
Hi all,
I have just freed up a mchine that I would like to use as a Linux test
platform. While I use Linux frequently as a web dev, I have almost no
sysadmin knowledge and have never used Linux as a...
FN-FORUM: OT question
date posted 4th May 2004 10:31
Is it me - or does time speed up when you have a deadline???
Dominic...
Re: FN-FORUM: Quick site check..
date posted 4th May 2004 10:29
On Tuesday 04 May 2004 10:32, Paul J White wrote:
> Aaron Brailsford wrote:
> > Morning all, what lovely weather we're having.. :S
> >
> > Anyway - could someone with a free second try to access:
> >...
RE: FN-FORUM: Quick site check..
date posted 4th May 2004 10:27
Yep - can get in OK here.
Looks good - only comment from a v quick first glance is the date format
being US date, i.e. 4/30/04
Dominic
http://217.207.140.180/diary/index.php
And let me know if y...
Re: FN-FORUM: Quick site check..
date posted 4th May 2004 10:22
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 09:32:19AM -0000, Paul J White wrote:
> >http://217.207.140.180/diary/index.php
> Oxford to Oxford - seems fine to me.
> W2K/Firefox/BY 512K connection from Newcastle.
Muchos...
Re: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 10:21
Yay for Tony, but don't change (or let others disjointed and selfish
views cloud your own judgement) - you are who you are and we all
appreciate your input, regardless of what or how you phrase it -...
Re: FN-FORUM: Quick site check..
date posted 4th May 2004 10:21
Yep no probs here, can access it fine.
Best Regards
D Thomas
http://www.thomas-design.co.uk
[EMAIL REMOVED]
t - 0870 162 0723...
Re: FN-FORUM: Quick site check..
date posted 4th May 2004 10:17
Aaron Brailsford wrote:
> Morning all, what lovely weather we're having.. :S
>
> Anyway - could someone with a free second try to access:
>
> http://217.207.140.180/diary/index.php
>
Oxford to Oxf...
RE: FN-FORUM: Virus related question
date posted 4th May 2004 10:14
Thanks for that - I think I'll just ignore it all for no...
FN-FORUM: Quick site check..
date posted 4th May 2004 10:14
Morning all, what lovely weather we're having.. :S
Anyway - could someone with a free second try to access:
http://217.207.140.180/diary/index.php
And let me know if you can get in? I can get in fr...
Re: FN-FORUM: Virus related question
date posted 4th May 2004 10:03
On Tue, May 04, 2004 at 08:02:01AM -0000, KKC TFXWeb wrote:
> Express on my PC. This morning I went into OE to delete the account I'd set
> up and an infected email was delivered (trapped by Norton I...
Re: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 10:03
Tony Crockford wrote:
>
> New rules for me:
>
> 1. Respond only to posts that add value to the forum.
>
> 2. Don't feed the trolls.
>
> 3. Only enter into debate with worthy opponents.
>
> 4. Don...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fake or genuine, which is the real Nominet?
date posted 4th May 2004 10:01
Yeah it's a bit of a con on nominet's part really, I've noticed that roughly
in the last 12 months or so they've started sending out these renewal
letters direct to domain owners asking for silly mone...
RE: FN-FORUM: Site check please
date posted 4th May 2004 09:59
Hi Damon
Gotta agree with the text size issue - seems a bit all over the place.
Also, I noticed on the featured profile page that there is a 'Close
window' button - but the profile itself doesn't o...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fake or genuine, which is the real Nominet?
date posted 4th May 2004 09:56
At 10:06 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Hugh wrote:
>> Is this a scam?
>>
> They are both nominet alright.
>
> I've had one of these reminders for each .uk domain I've let go.
> I think they just want to m...
Re: FN-FORUM: Fake or genuine, which is the real Nominet?
date posted 4th May 2004 09:50
> I just got a proforma renewal invoice from:
>
> http://www.nominet.org.uk
>
> offerring me domain renewal (on a domain I'm letting go) for £80.00
>
> the site looks just like this one:
>
> http://...
RE: FN-FORUM: Site check please
date posted 4th May 2004 09:49
You could always suggest this...
Always stick to one font and 3 styles.... so
Verdana is your font
Size 10 for main text
Size 12 for any headings
Bold for any highlights or notes
That's what I te...
RE: FN-FORUM: Site check please
date posted 4th May 2004 09:36
>2. Everything looks ok but I'm not a fan of BIG Text's on a web site
but
>that's just me I like to stick to my 8-10px font height makes it look
>neater.
I agree about the text. The client controls t...
RE: FN-FORUM: Site check please
date posted 4th May 2004 09:30
All appears to work ok...(XP, IE6) And it's not crap, but all those
different sized and weighted fonts made me feel a bit queezy. Also you
may want to increase the left margin as the text hangs awfull...
RE: FN-FORUM: Site check please
date posted 4th May 2004 09:28
Damon
In all honesty mate I'm not a fan of it but if you are looking to
improve I would suggest something like....
1. Main page I would move everything up to the top and have the white
block span 10...
RE: FN-FORUM: Fake or genuine, which is the real Nominet?
date posted 4th May 2004 09:24
A traceroute seems to follow both domains to the same IP so I'd guess
not.
Karl
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] On=20
> Behalf Of Tony Crockford
> Sent: 04 May 2...
RE: FN-FORUM: Site check please
date posted 4th May 2004 09:23
> Could anyone spare a few moments to look at
>
> http://www.interimconnect.co.uk
Site looks fine here Win2K IE6 patched
:) Interim Managers - reminds me of Ford Prefect trying to talk sense
with...
FN-FORUM: Site check please
date posted 4th May 2004 09:16
Could anyone spare a few moments to look at
http://www.interimconnect.co.uk
A couple did on Saturday but I think my request was lost in the weekends
deluge (no more said on the subject PLEASE)
I h...
RE: FN-FORUM: System Info
date posted 4th May 2004 09:13
Win XP Pro here....1gb of ram....and 685mb free with 44 processes running.
Regards
Darren Spink
TEL: +44(0)113 253 4750
FAX: +44(0)113 253 1686
EML: [EMAIL REMOVED]
ICQ: 56667649
-----Origi...
FN-FORUM: Fake or genuine, which is the real Nominet?
date posted 4th May 2004 09:11
I just got a proforma renewal invoice from:
http://www.nominet.org.uk
offerring me domain renewal (on a domain I'm letting go) for £80.00
the site looks just like this one:
http://www.nic.uk/
Is...
RE: FN-FORUM: Upgrade woes
date posted 4th May 2004 09:06
If you need to run Adv Server why not install it as a virtual PC on your
machine rather than just wiping out Pro. Then you have the best of both
worlds without the expense of a second box. Even if you...
RE: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 09:00
Tony
Pleased to see you've decided not to go.
Would have been a loss to the forum.
Dominic...
Re: FN-FORUM: Upgrade woes
date posted 4th May 2004 08:58
If you don't need to keep the data, it's usually just as quick (and much
easier) to do a clean install. But if the hardware is all on the HCL, there
shouldn't be a problem.
Just make sure you have co...
Re: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 08:47
At 00:21 on Tuesday, 04 May 2004, Neelesh Sonawane wrote:
>
> Man was that one of your jokes..?
> :-D
>
An ill timed press of the send button.
A good nights sleep to see the real situation
A Dick...
RE: FN-FORUM: Upgrade woes
date posted 4th May 2004 08:46
> I am soon going to be upgrading to Windows 2000 Adv Server
> from Windows 2000 Pro.
Why would you wan to do this? Adv server is (as it says on the tin) a
server platform wheras 2000 Pro is High En...
FN-FORUM: Virus related question
date posted 4th May 2004 08:46
I'm wondering if there's anyone on here that can shed any light on this. My
brother got broadband Saturday having finally dumped AOL. As a result I set
him up his own domain so that he could have mai...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sasser Worm and Its Variants
date posted 4th May 2004 08:44
Sigh - patch is already three weeks old and I have a client (who pretends to
be an engineer) who refuses to patch as the "time is not right" - he wants
to wait until he goes on holiday in another two...
FN-FORUM: Upgrade woes
date posted 4th May 2004 07:01
Morning peeps!
I am soon going to be upgrading to Windows 2000 Adv Server from Windows 2000
Pro.
I was wondering if anyone has had any problems doing this?
To save hours of time by backing up, form...
RE: FN-FORUM: Why???? [and pro freelancers list]
date posted 4th May 2004 06:23
> I have a question, why are you always arrogant assholes?
> In the gaining respect stakes, the whole episode should, to a right
> thinking person, be about on a par with crapping yourself messily...
RE: FN-FORUM: Why???? [and pro freelancers list]
date posted 4th May 2004 03:24
You're just stupid mate, get over it :)
Gary
Wasn't Alien Nation,that odd 90's cop series wit one cop a human and another
one an alien with a speckly bald head and jutting spine?
Danny...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT tron costume again
date posted 4th May 2004 00:30
On Mon, May 03, 2004 at 11:36:18PM -0000, Debi Sykes wrote:
> http://www.ibiblio.org/jmaynard/TRONcostume/
>
> is it me (or perhaps my browser made a mistake and didn't load all the
> images before)...
FN-FORUM: OT tron costume again
date posted 4th May 2004 00:20
This site was posted the other day on the forum-, and thought I would
show the site to my brother for a laugh
http://www.ibiblio.org/jmaynard/TRONcostume/
is it me (or perhaps my browser made a mist...
RE: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 00:17
> Man was that one of your jokes..?
Oh Jeez this could *really* turn nasty now... ;>...
Re: FN-FORUM: UK mailing lists for pro freelancers
date posted 4th May 2004 00:06
Man was that one of your jokes..?
:-D
On 3/5/04 19:44, "Tony Crockford" wrote:
>
> At 16:36 on Monday, 03 May 2004, Tim Pizey wrote:
>
>> Tony, I have benefitted from your posts, but am amazed tha...
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