Freelancers Forum Messages on Thursday October 12th 2006
Re: FN-FORUM: Scripts and Apps reviews
date posted 12th October 2006 23:09
Dom Latter wrote:
> On Thursday 12 Oct 2006 1:16 pm, Barry Stewart wrote:
>
>> Hi All
>>
>> Just wondering what/where you look for PHP scripts and similiar?
>>
>
> www.hotscripts.com
>
> And t...
Re: FN-FORUM: Storing tab spacings in MySQL and displaying them on web pages
date posted 12th October 2006 21:14
> Just to teach you some more good practice HTML, you should never use a £
> sign in HTML it is not strictly valid and in some browser / font face
> combinations may display wrongly. Instead...
Re: FN-FORUM: Storing tab spacings in MySQL and displaying them on web pages
date posted 12th October 2006 20:43
D D Glendinning wrote:
>
>
> 10/11 November 2006 £699 £739
> 24/25 November 2006 £649 £699
> 19/20 January 2007 £619...
Re: FN-FORUM: Scripts and Apps reviews
date posted 12th October 2006 19:02
On Thursday 12 Oct 2006 1:16 pm, Barry Stewart wrote:
> Hi All
>
> Just wondering what/where you look for PHP scripts and similiar?
www.hotscripts.com
And then I ussually end up writing my own....
Re: FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 17:40
gareth wrote:
>
> Have to agree - Chamber of Commerce are a bit of a rip off, disguised as
> helping local business
My local Chamber of Commerce has just gone bust; 'nuff said!
Cheers,
Gary
http:/...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 17:30
gareth wrote:
> Does Gary have a problem with designers generally?
Absolutely not, just because I agree with the sentiment of the original
post, doesn't mean to say I don't respect designers.
Cheer...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 17:27
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> in that case the majority of flash designers you know would stab you in the eye if they heard your opinion of them!
Maybe they would, but it wouldn't change the truth of the...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 17:17
Hi,
I totally agree with the "use with moderation" attitude. I mentioned a
few months ago that i liked
www.kimpire.com
I think thats well done, but if your in an environment with diskless
clients (...
Re: FN-FORUM: new Site Check -
date posted 12th October 2006 17:10
Hi,
Im using Mozilla 1.7. When you do the Ctrl+ combination the text goes
outside the box and overlaps other text.
TC
On 12 Oct 2006 16:01:54 -0000, James [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Hi - I have mad...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 17:04
f**k it, lets stop pussy footing around and just shoot all designers....;0)
but seriously, ive seen some very interesting and original stuff done in
flash, but as for creating full sites, or even us...
RE: FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 16:43
With memberships to business groups you have to look at possible ROI as
well. Yes, they are initially expensive for us modest freelancers. =
However,
I've always found my most lucrative contracts are...
FN-FORUM: new Site Check -
date posted 12th October 2006 16:36
Hi - I have made the alterations that the community suggested to my website
at http://www.programming-computers.info/ such as moving the spans out and
adding a css file. Could you please let me know i...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 16:05
On 12 Oct 2006 14:25:11 -0000, Ashley Etchell [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> flash is best
> reserved for web 'toys', silly bits of nonsense that make you smile for 5
> mins while taking a break,
Totally a...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 16:00
Just from watching that little video on that page he does come across
as one of those guys that you really want to punch....
Tam...
RE: Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 15:40
Quoting [EMAIL REMOVED]
> I'd be interested to know what google maps and windows live maps use.
Google maps is Javascript with Ajax.
--
Magnum Solutions Ltd
Open Source Consultancy, Development an...
RE: Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 15:30
>It is conveniently cross-platform for mini-applications that you really
>want to work identically in different browsers on different operating
>systems. There are certainly uses for it (the myspace...
Re: FN-FORUM: asp shopping cart module? (not a full store!)
date posted 12th October 2006 15:28
You can probably get what you need from here...
www.comersus.com (free version)
Ju.
Paul Cooper wrote:
>
> http://www.aspin.com/home/webapps/shopping/carts
>
>
> On 12 Oct 2006 10:07:15 -0000, [E...
RE: FN-FORUM: Flash, SEO & XML > Was 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 15:23
take a look at this: http://www.dgx.cz/trine/item/how-to-correctly-insert-a-flash-into-xhtml
the alternate text will be read by google and as yet their spider wont pick up the fact that the alternate...
Re: FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 15:17
The best I have found would be Federation of small businesses.
You don't get hassled to go every meeting go if don't you wish. They have a
very good information for legal and business related topics...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 15:14
Ashley Etchell wrote:
> poor accesiblity, SEO = have a laff.
>
> flash does have its uses tho, its nice on game websites and pointless
> webtoys, but for serious development work, i wouldnt touch i...
FN-FORUM: Flash, SEO & XML > Was 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 15:12
Ashley Etchell wrote:
> "Gary Short" [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>> [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>>
>>> "The only reason web designers use flash is because it
>>> means they can use the same tools they use to...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 15:08
>
>> [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>>
>>> "The only reason web designers use flash is because it means they
>>> can use
>> the same tools they use to make pretty pictures to make a website and
>> not
>> wo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 15:06
Have to agree - Chamber of Commerce are a bit of a rip off, disguised
as helping local business
On 12 Oct 2006, at 15:15, Lorna McArdle - Spinette Designs wrote:
>
> Really
>
> Your advising th...
RE: Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 15:02
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
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>> "The only reason web designers use flash is because it means they can use
>the same tools they use to make pretty pictures to make a website and not
>worry about the code...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 15:00
i have to agree, ive been a long standing hater of flash for years. I used
to do a lot of flash generator work back before action script became popular
and i hated it, its messy to develop, and to b...
Re: FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 14:51
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> "The only reason web designers use flash is because it means they can use the same tools they use to make pretty pictures to make a website and not worry about the code"
I b...
Re: FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 14:49
Really
Your advising that he should pay 100's of pounds to then pay more for the
meetings and get charged for their brochure on top of that too.
This is sarcasm isn't it?
Lorna
>
> Hi,
>
> Get...
FN-FORUM:[OT] 'Guy Levine' - Executive Internet Briefing >:|
date posted 12th October 2006 14:33
I've been asked (nay - told) to listen to a CD by this 'Guy'
http://www.guylevine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26
Its a recording of a seminar he gave to a load of cheif...
RE: RE: FN-FORUM: Privacy Policies, Disclaimers and Terms & Conditions for web sites
date posted 12th October 2006 14:19
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>> It really should be the client's responsibility. T&c's etc
>> should be legally binding statements, hence should be
>> written (or at least reviewed) by a lawyer. If you wan...
RE: RE: FN-FORUM: Privacy Policies, Disclaimers and Terms & Conditions for web sites
date posted 12th October 2006 13:58
>
>It really should be the client's responsibility. T&c's etc should be legally
>binding statements, hence should be written (or at least reviewed) by a
>lawyer. If you wanna do it for them, charge th...
RE: FN-FORUM: Partners Wanted
date posted 12th October 2006 13:48
I'll second that.....if she has a good looking sister who is brunette,
non-smoking, intelligent send her my way
Darren
>Okay, I'll play ball. I too want a partner...
>Specifications:
>5'1"-5'4", s...
Re: FN-FORUM: Building apps for a mac
date posted 12th October 2006 13:43
Nope, no installer required! Kiss that Installshield goodbye.
The Mac OS knows what you're doing when you're dragging things into
the Applications folder. If you right click on an application and...
Re: FN-FORUM: Storing tab spacings in MySQL and displaying them on web pages
date posted 12th October 2006 13:21
Duncan
There are various ways to do this.
You could either use the tags in which case the tabs are
recognised but you cannot control the font face (maybe with CSS but I never
use these tags).
The...
Re: FN-FORUM: Building apps for a mac
date posted 12th October 2006 13:19
Wes Brandli wrote:
Thanks Wes.
> The APPLICATIONS folder
> To add, simply drag the program icon or folder into the APPLICATIONS
> folder.
> To delete, drag the application name or folder to TRASH....
RE: FN-FORUM: Privacy Policies, Disclaimers and Terms & Conditions for web sites
date posted 12th October 2006 13:05
It really should be the client's responsibility. T&c's etc should be legally
binding statements, hence should be written (or at least reviewed) by a
lawyer. If you wanna do it for them, charge them ap...
RE: FN-FORUM: Storing tab spacings in MySQL and displaying them on web pages
date posted 12th October 2006 13:04
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> So is there a way to carry accross or convert tab spaces and normal
> spaces into html?
Tabs mean nothing to html except as a single whitespace character the same
as a sp...
RE: FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 12:58
Hi,
Get a yell listing (and/or other local dir). Follow up all emails with a
call. Speak to the relevant decision maker. (Don't pressure anyone though,
leave them your details on the assumption that...
Re: FN-FORUM: Building apps for a mac
date posted 12th October 2006 12:57
Hi there
> 1. What is the equivalent of the Program files directory.
The APPLICATIONS folder
> 2. Once apps are installed on a mac, how are they uninstalled and
> how do they get added to that li...
FN-FORUM: Scripts and Apps reviews
date posted 12th October 2006 12:51
Hi All
Just wondering what/where you look for PHP scripts and similiar?
Is there a review site that compares the pros/cons of
professional/commercial scripts with recommendations etc?
Any info muc...
FN-FORUM: Building apps for a mac
date posted 12th October 2006 12:44
Hi All
I recently developed and application for windows using a language called
REALBasic. The great thing about RB is that it allows you to compile to
other platforms straight from the one project...
RE: FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 12:40
Mike wrote:
> You need a portfolio online imo. I tried to generate interest before
having a portfolio and no-one was interested, unless you're offering your
> services free to build up a portfolio....
FN-FORUM: Storing tab spacings in MySQL and displaying them on web pages
date posted 12th October 2006 12:38
Afternoon all,
Right, I have a simple admin system to manage some of the content that
is displayed on a site. The box thats used to type the content in is a
text area, with wrap set to OFF. I then st...
FN-FORUM: Privacy Policies, Disclaimers and Terms & Conditions for web sites
date posted 12th October 2006 12:29
Morning all!
I wanted to see how you all deal with the t&cs, disclaimers, and
privacy policies required for websites that you build. Do you make
clear when quoting that it is the client's responsibil...
Re: FN-FORUM: Partners Wanted
date posted 12th October 2006 12:27
Anthony Cartmell wrote:
>
>> acting subservient in ceratin situations
>
> Ceratin eh? Sounds interesting...
>
> ;)
I heard Keratin situations can be hairy......
RE: FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 12:26
You need a portfolio online imo. I tried to generate interest before having
a portfolio and no-one was interested, unless you're offering your services
free to build up a portfolio.
Mike
-----Origi...
FN-FORUM: Information in emails...
date posted 12th October 2006 12:22
I was wondering what information you should put into an email if you are
introducing yourself as a new freelancer? I'm now at the point where I want
to start introducing myself to companies locally....
Re: FN-FORUM: Partners Wanted
date posted 12th October 2006 12:21
> acting subservient in ceratin situations
Ceratin eh? Sounds interesting...
;)
Anthony
--
www.fonant.com - Quality web sites...
Re: FN-FORUM: Site check please - agreeAdate
date posted 12th October 2006 11:47
Hi Pete
Overall a good looking site, I agree with Jomo re the colours, the =
buttons
could use some work, a good paint package should allow you to create more
sympathetic buttons, mad linear fills d...
Re: FN-FORUM: asp shopping cart module? (not a full store!)
date posted 12th October 2006 11:20
http://www.aspin.com/home/webapps/shopping/carts
On 12 Oct 2006 10:07:15 -0000, [EMAIL REMOVED]
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Good morning!
>
> I'm in the process of putting together a fairly basic lit...
RE: FN-FORUM: asp shopping cart module? (not a full store!)
date posted 12th October 2006 11:17
Hi,
Check out www.cartweaver.com. Although they provide a complete solution (I
know u only want the cart), I'd definitely recommend them.
I regularly use the coldfusion version and it works like a...
Re: FN-FORUM: Partners Wanted
date posted 12th October 2006 11:09
Easymatics Forums wrote:
>> Is there an echo in here? Didn't we do this yesterday?
>
> For double effect he has sent the same message from a different email
> address, I had the same feeling...
Okay,...
RE: FN-FORUM: Partners Wanted
date posted 12th October 2006 10:48
> Is there an echo in here? Didn't we do this yesterday?
For double effect he has sent the same message from a different email
address, I had the same feeling......
FN-FORUM: asp shopping cart module? (not a full store!)
date posted 12th October 2006 10:42
Good morning!
I'm in the process of putting together a fairly basic little ecommerce site built in ASP with a Access database. I've got the vast majority of it working, integrated with protx and so...
Re: FN-FORUM: $_SERVER['SERVER_NAME'];
date posted 12th October 2006 10:34
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> That was what I though but I gather it is MAC users who are complaining that
> it doesn't work - Pam
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lee Fogarty" [EMAIL REMOVED]...
Re: FN-FORUM: Partners Wanted
date posted 12th October 2006 10:33
Quoting Patrick phgphgphgphg [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Hi,
> I would like to help develop an Internet business.
[ snip ]
Is there an echo in here? Didn't we do this yesterday?
Patrick, there's no need to...
Re: FN-FORUM: Storing the leading 0 of product codes in MySQL
date posted 12th October 2006 10:21
On 11 Oct 2006 14:03:58 -0000, Dave Cross [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Quoting Paul Cooper [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
> > Text uses less memory than numbers.
>
> Do you have any evidence for that? It seems unlik...
Re: FN-FORUM: $_SERVER['SERVER_NAME'];
date posted 12th October 2006 10:19
That was what I though but I gather it is MAC users who are complaining that
it doesn't work - Pam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Fogarty" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Thursd...
Re: FN-FORUM: $_SERVER['SERVER_NAME'];
date posted 12th October 2006 10:09
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> I am using this bit of code to connect to a Database but it doesn't appear
> to be working for Mac's. Am I right in thinking that $_SERVER['SERVER_NAME']
> will contain siemth...
Re: FN-FORUM: online poker
date posted 12th October 2006 10:07
Way ta go Nic!! Good luck buddy.
Nicholas Smith wrote:
>> I can also put you in touch with the
>> agency I work with that specialise in marketing this area and have
>> recently been responsible for...
FN-FORUM: $_SERVER['SERVER_NAME'];
date posted 12th October 2006 10:05
I am using this bit of code to connect to a Database but it doesn't appear
to be working for Mac's. Am I right in thinking that $_SERVER['SERVER_NAME']
will contain siemthing different for or a MAC or...
FN-FORUM: Partners Wanted
date posted 12th October 2006 10:00
Hi,
I would like to help develop an Internet business.
I would like to meet with 1-4 people for some brainstorming sessions, say 4
and see if we can come up with ideas. Hopefully one would be do-able...
RE: FN-FORUM: Site check please - agreeAdate
date posted 12th October 2006 09:12
Thanks to everyone for the feedback. We'll make those changes.
The popups are from the tribalfusion ads - we borrowed those from another
site until we get adsense sorted out. I'm going to take those...
RE: FN-FORUM: Adobe contribute
date posted 12th October 2006 00:28
I guess that's a possibility. I'll investigate.=20
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