Freelancers Forum Messages on Thursday July 28th 2005
RE: FN-FORUM: SCSI Problems
date posted 28th July 2005 23:03
Yes. The SCSI Bios should be loaded after the main motherboard BIOS.
It should also report the devices connected to the SCSI Bus. If the Tape
drive doesn't appear then there is a fault either in the...
RE: FN-FORUM: SCSI Problems
date posted 28th July 2005 22:03
I don't know if it still works like this or not, but older Adaptec cards
would install the SCSI BIOS at boot time as an extension to the motherboard
BIOS before Windows start. Look for a message about...
Re: FN-FORUM: Umbrella companies
date posted 28th July 2005 21:34
Never used one but I know two guys who had great trouble getting paid by
Orange Genie.
Some make you an employee of their company.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
FN-FORUM: SCSI Problems
date posted 28th July 2005 21:31
Hey,
I've bought an Adaptec 32 bit SCSI Adapter and fitted it into my PC. The
drivers automatically installed because I'm using Windows Server 2003. I
then tried to attach an external HP SystemWorks...
Re: FN-FORUM: downloading quark?
date posted 28th July 2005 21:24
Have you tried ebay:=0D
=0D
http://search.ebay.co.uk/quark_Computing_W0QQcatrefZC12QQfromZR8QQfsooZ1QQf=
sopZ1QQsa=0D
catZ58058=0D
=0D
Or there's also other auction sites (ebid.co.uk and qxl.co.uk) th...
Re: FN-FORUM: Site problem
date posted 28th July 2005 20:34
fine on IE pached
netscrape, and firefox. Mac is suffering with the speed of the flash..
and i'm with David.. my eyes... altho I figured the slowing down, the
more central I get...
Cool, once i f...
Re: FN-FORUM: Site problem
date posted 28th July 2005 20:14
On Thu, 28 Jul 2005, Paul Cooper wrote:
> I'm getting feedback that this page is not loading properly...
>
> http://www.letticeparty.com/index.html
>
> It works fine for me (you should see three colo...
RE: FN-FORUM: Umbrella companies
date posted 28th July 2005 20:11
I used to use GiantGroup for my accountants and they completely ar$ed
everything up, failed to do tax returns etc., etc., And I'm not the only
person I know who's had that experience. So I'd not recom...
FN-FORUM: Umbrella companies
date posted 28th July 2005 20:05
Elloo chaps!
has anyone ever used one of these umbrella companies - any good/bad
experiences, recommendations?
www.giantgroup.com
www.libertybishop.co.uk
www.orangegenie.com
www.platinumumbrella....
Re: FN-FORUM: What's my IP address
date posted 28th July 2005 19:55
There has to be a catch somewhere? I only left BT about three months ago,
they were cr*p.
Dg
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RE: FN-FORUM: Site problem
date posted 28th July 2005 19:54
All working fine on my PC although those scrolling thingies make eyes go
crazy after looking at them for a while - how about you guys?? Otherwise
it's a nice website.
David
www.linwin.co.uk
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Re: FN-FORUM: New here!
date posted 28th July 2005 19:49
missing image ...=20
http://www.digitaldelirium.co.uk/explosion.htm
welcome btw
Paul...
FN-FORUM: Site problem
date posted 28th July 2005 19:48
Hi
I'm getting feedback that this page is not loading properly...
http://www.letticeparty.com/index.html
It works fine for me (you should see three coloured bands across the
page) but my client is...
Re: FN-FORUM: downloading quark?
date posted 28th July 2005 19:27
>This is going to sound really cheeky to all you established artists out
>there, but does anyone know where I can download a trial version of Quark =
on
>the cheap, preferably free, as Im not working...
FN-FORUM: downloading quark?
date posted 28th July 2005 19:10
This is going to sound really cheeky to all you established artists out
there, but does anyone know where I can download a trial version of Quark on
the cheap, preferably free, as Im not working yet...
Re: FN-FORUM: New here!
date posted 28th July 2005 18:14
Hi Angel
On first looks on your website I feel there is quite a bit to be done.
I really would stay away from animated graphics if you'd like to look
professional for a start. The words "interest...
Re: FN-FORUM: anyone got their system dirty yet ?
date posted 28th July 2005 16:51
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/betadist.mspx
Jonathan Patchett wrote:
>Is that geniune - I wouldn't have expected a beta yet, the fact it's not on
>microsofts site, and only...
RE: FN-FORUM: anyone got their system dirty yet ?
date posted 28th July 2005 16:43
It's available on MSDN along with MS Vista.
Got my MSH today as well, must be beta day!!!
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RE: FN-FORUM: anyone got their system dirty yet ?
date posted 28th July 2005 16:38
Is that geniune - I wouldn't have expected a beta yet, the fact it's not on
microsofts site, and only available on a torrent seems a little dodgy to me.
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Re: FN-FORUM: loaded
date posted 28th July 2005 16:22
Dom Latter wrote:
>>I have looked all over the place but cannot find what could be
>>running every 2 hours to cause this excessive load.
>>Any ideas where I could look next any one?
>>
>>
Try sea...
Re: FN-FORUM: loaded
date posted 28th July 2005 16:17
On Thursday 28 Jul 2005 3:46 pm, john m wrote:
> I have looked all over the place but cannot find what could be
> running every 2 hours to cause this excessive load.
> Any ideas where I could look ne...
RE: FN-FORUM: Ecommerce services
date posted 28th July 2005 16:06
No, to clients who want things that you can't buy off the shelf.=20
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Re: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 15:49
steve oconnor wrote:
>
> Darren, if they have now paid I take it you'll be getting rid of the
> www.tighterthanaducksbutt.com references in the code... :-D
>
No no i just let them have thier website...
Re: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 15:42
Darren, if they have now paid I take it you'll be getting rid of the
www.tighterthanaducksbutt.com references in the code... :-D...
FN-FORUM: New here!
date posted 28th July 2005 15:29
Hi,
> Been lurking about for a few weeks now. I have been doing the odd web site
> project for friends over the last couple of years, and having just sold a
> house etc, have decided to go freelance...
RE: FN-FORUM: VAServ.?
date posted 28th July 2005 15:23
Hi
Your ticket was responded to about half hour ago - there is a fault at
liquidweb where one of their switches failed, affecting the majority of
their customers.
Rob
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FN-FORUM: loaded
date posted 28th July 2005 15:12
I have a weird one
my server just gets emails from one source, they are sent and arrive
every 10 mins (at 0, 10, 20 ... mins past each hour) all fine.
But every 2 hours sendmail reports the followi...
FN-FORUM: anyone got their system dirty yet ?
date posted 28th July 2005 15:09
http://www.mininova.org/tor/80599
I dont know if I can bring my self to do it, though I know I have to at
some point .
LONG LIVE THE FOX
D;-)...
RE: FN-FORUM: Ecommerce services
date posted 28th July 2005 15:08
Andy, where are you going to sell this software? PC World?
Andrew
> We're about to launch some sites with an "actinic+" level of provision
> that will include the whole fullfillment / order tracking...
Re: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 15:05
Dom Latter wrote:
>On Thursday 28 Jul 2005 11:12 am, Jamie Wilson wrote:
>
>
>>So how does, say, The Guardian get away with their Dear Anna column?
>>
>>
>
>By making sure that what they print...
Re: FN-FORUM: AOL Browser
date posted 28th July 2005 14:58
On Thu, 28 Jul 2005, steve wrote:
> I just received this and I don't think it's for me!!!
Oh yes it is!
--
Graeme -
Outlook Express user? - http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/
http:/...
Re: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 14:57
On Thursday 28 Jul 2005 11:12 am, Jamie Wilson wrote:
> So how does, say, The Guardian get away with their Dear Anna column?=20
By making sure that what they print is true?...
Re: FN-FORUM: AOL Browser
date posted 28th July 2005 14:49
I just received this and I don't think it's for me!!!
On 28 Jul 2005, at 15:20, Jonathan Patchett wrote:
>
>
>> On Wednesday 27 Jul 2005 3:26 pm, Jonathan Patchett wrote:
>>
>>> So now do I just ac...
RE: FN-FORUM: AOL Browser
date posted 28th July 2005 14:46
> On Wednesday 27 Jul 2005 3:26 pm, Jonathan Patchett wrote:
>
> > So now do I just accept that AOL users will be seeing over-compressed
> > jpegs, try png or write a different version of each websit...
Re: FN-FORUM: Some software I found
date posted 28th July 2005 13:42
Jamie Wilson wrote:
>
> Jon Robinson wrote:
>
>>
>> http://www.onspeed.com/
>>
>> This thing really does work, if you think you need it. It claims to
>> speed up your internet connection by 5x if yo...
FN-FORUM: VAServ.?
date posted 28th July 2005 13:23
Any one got problems with VAServ?
I cant get hold of Rus.
No point responding to this email, as I wont get it :(
Chaz....
Re: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 12:35
On Thu, 28 Jul 2005, Jamie Wilson wrote:
> So how does, say, The Guardian get away with their Dear Anna column? In
Or www.blagger.com
Or the vent board on www.moneysavingexpert.com
--
Graeme -
Out...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to get a job??
date posted 28th July 2005 12:30
> I'm trying to get a job in advertising as have recently Graduated from Uni
> but its turning out to be a mission impossible scenario.
Jumping straight from university to art director may be a bit o...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to get a job??
date posted 28th July 2005 12:21
Hi Stew,
if you want to get into online advertising, your best approaching the big
design agencies in the city you live. You can try approaching them direct.
the other way into these places is throu...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to get a job??
date posted 28th July 2005 12:14
Stewart
Just give use the URL to your portfolio (is it online?). If not
you'll want to set up one that really shows off your skills.
Ewan
On 28 Jul 2005, at 12:44, stewart whiteside-deane wrote...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to get a job??
date posted 28th July 2005 12:10
Hi Chris,
Ideally I'd be after a job as an Art Director, but have had a couple of
interviews for Designer roles etc, but not really getting anywhere, and I
think its portfolio letting me down, as w...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to get a job??
date posted 28th July 2005 12:08
There's a sales stats that says on average a deal is done only after the 13th call to the prospect. I'd say the same probably applies to job hunting... we're in effect selling our services.
Just kee...
RE: FN-FORUM: How to get a job??
date posted 28th July 2005 12:05
I know an advertising guy who might be able to give you some assistance.
Mail me off-list with your portfolio and I can pass it on to him. He's a
freelance ad consultant - been in the industry many y...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to get a job??
date posted 28th July 2005 11:53
Hi Stewart,
what job are you after in advertising?
have you a link to your portfolio? dont mind having a look if you post the
url
cheers, chris
>
> Hey there,
>
> Im trying to get a job in adver...
FN-FORUM: How to get a job??
date posted 28th July 2005 11:40
Hey there,
Im trying to get a job in advertising as have recently Graduated from Uni
but its turning out to be a mission impossible scenario.
Im trying to keep updating my portfolio but am finding...
Re: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 10:38
Darren - ARKAD it Solutions wrote:
>About 2 years ago I did some major research into a similar system for rating
>service based industries etc. What I found was any such system/site would
>fall foul...
RE: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 10:36
Could you email me off list all the info you have? Cheers!
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Re: FN-FORUM: Re: soft focus pics...
date posted 28th July 2005 10:29
On 28 Jul 2005, at 10:16, Niels Reynolds wrote:
>
>
>
>> What a pain - I could have only coaxed them into something useable =20=
>> in the small
>> size myself. Unfortunately if an image is soft,...
RE: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 10:28
About 2 years ago I did some major research into a similar system for rating
service based industries etc. What I found was any such system/site would
fall foul of the defamation act on all levels....
RE: FN-FORUM: Ecommerce services
date posted 28th July 2005 10:22
We're about to launch some sites with an "actinic+" level of provision
that will include the whole fullfillment / order tracking / shipping
type of activity as well as all the usual stuff that you'd e...
Re: FN-FORUM: Ecommerce services
date posted 28th July 2005 10:02
Did you find anything interesting on google for this retailer development
Andrew
> Hi,
>
> I have a meeting tomorrow to discuss possibly being a technical partner in
> developing an ecommerce platf...
Re: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 09:51
Darren Foster wrote:
>
> Hey Folks,
>
> Just wondered if there was a wall of shame that i could post a non
> paying customer too... i would also recommend that anyone dealing with
> Transcashing li...
RE: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 09:43
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> I'm with Darren on this one, I'm due to return to freelancing
> as a full time thing and the though of putting my income on
> the line for companies who have a history of not...
FN-FORUM: Re: soft focus pics...
date posted 28th July 2005 09:41
>What a pain - I could have only coaxed them into something useable in the =
small
>size myself.=A0 Unfortunately if an image is soft, its soft I think and ther=
e
>probably nothing you can do about...
Re: FN-FORUM: Photo quality problem
date posted 28th July 2005 09:23
On 27 Jul 2005, at 22:27, Niels Reynolds wrote:
>
>
>
>> Feel free to send me a copy of some images, as Photoshop is the =20
>> main area of
>> what I am doing - I am not sure about the 1DS camera b...
Re: FN-FORUM: The Wall Of Shame
date posted 28th July 2005 01:04
I'm with Darren on this one, I'm due to return to freelancing as a full time
thing and the though of putting my income on the line for companies who have a
history of not paying frightens me.
Rich
h...