Since you can't copy and paste from an error dialog, what exactly was the error message? (Aside: I hate GNOME, but damned if they didn't get this right: popup error dialogs are copyable as text).
In Windows XP, error messages are copy-and-pastable as text. I don't know when this first appeared, but it's available now.
Covad has been running an ad for their VOIP service on KCBS-AM radio here in the SF Bay Area. The announcer pronounces it "voyp" rather than spelling out the acronym "v-o-i-p". I'd never heard anyone do that before.
In the days of DOS 6.2 and Windows 3.x, Microsoft introduced the ill-fated MSAV acquired from Central Point Software. Though not particularly noted for its virus detection capabilities, MSAV nonetheless achieved notriety by detecting the then newly introduced Windows 95 operating system as a virus.
Slightly OT, but something that would also help to boost performance in Windows Server would be a mode in which the Graphical environment/window server is never even loaded, similar to unix/linux command line mode.
You can do that with the web server flavour of win2k3. You use MMC from another computer to adminster it.
Actually you can use MMC ("Manage" from the "My Computer" context menu) to administer remote 2000 Pro/Server and XP Home/Pro installations, as well as the various 2003 Server versions. I do it every day. Most of the command-line management tools are also network-aware, e.g. iisreset takes an optional serverName parameter to reset a remote server.
Just don't tell the person who gave you the gift. They may be a little annoyed you just took it apart.
If I'd gotten one (I didn't but I didn't ask for one) the gift-giver would probably have been disappointed if I hadn't taken it apart. My grandmother reminds me every time I see her of the time I took apart her television when I was seven. Reassembled it in perfect working order after assuring her I knew how to put it back together.
With me, the geekiness started early. It was when I first realized that "no user-serviceable parts inside" didn't apply to me that I knew I had the power.
I might have to pick up this book; it's been far too long since I've really gotten my hands dirty with a project. Lately it's all been code.
I've just downloaded that, and it says that it requires Internet Explorer 6.01 or later before you can continue installation.
I'm sure there's an joke to be had about needing Internet Explorer to view a Firefox advert...
It's like "RPM dependancy hell" or whatever they call it. If I download internet explorer, it will probably require an operating-system service pack or something (and if you're lucky, that will require Internet Explorer 6...)
For good or ill, Microsoft have integrated the browser into the OS. That means that quite often, a browser upgrade is an OS upgrade, and vice versa. You don't have to use IE for anything except Windows Update--and I don't--but I always recommend keeping it up-to-date anyway.
Somewhat clever, but to be pedantic the gifts should be numbered by the day of Christmas. One million Nigerian 409s, Five little blue pills, Twelve copies of Norton 2005. Etcetra.
What about T-Mobile? Aren't they a player too? I use their service right now and the coverage isn't necessarily the best, but the quality of the calls is good, it's a nationwide GSM network, the plan is affordable, and their customer support staff has been pretty universally friendly and helpful.
Wait a minute... I have to DO something to get clear fonts? I don't have to do that with Windows.
Sure you do. Display Properties -> Appearance -> Effects -> [x] Use ClearType to smooth edges of screen fonts. Why this is not enabled by default is beyond me, but it's not.
Link to ISO Recorder. It looks like this is a tool formerly included in the "official" PowerToys set which has now been removed and supported by the original developer. The current MS PowerToys are here.
"Hi, I just wanted to let you know that last night I checked in a patch for the space shuttle that will let it make an extra loop around the moon to drop off some supplies for a buddy of mine who is stuck there for a few weeks. Hope you don't mind!"
If the product allows, there's a certain quasi-postmodern charm in "programmer art", if it is cohesive as a whole. Stick figures and such. It has to be completely confident in its kitchiness, though...
Can you provide an example? I'm in a similar situation and would be interested...
In Opera 7.x, after closing a tab, hit Ctrl-Alt-Z to reopen it. Keep doing that key sequence to reopen, in order, through your closed tab history. Want to go back to a specific closed tab? Window - Closed will give you a list.
I like Firefox and think it has a great chance of dethroning IE. I'll be installing FF on my wife's computer. But I'm sticking with Opera.
Also, Disney has a couple of them in the "Innoventions" exhibits at both Disneyland (California) and EPCOT (Florida). You don't actually get to ride them, but you can watch the cast members riding.
I think we need slashdot.us, slashdot.ca, slashdot.de, slashdot.jp, slashdot.kr, slashdot.fi, slashdot.uk, slashdot.biz (for the adverts), slashdot.fr, slashdot.pl, and slashdot.ru. Have I missed any of our major reader groups?
How about slashdot.php, slashdot.cpp, and slashdot.vbs? Well, maybe not the last one.
Considering Pressler's past history in successfully ignoring his best customers for his own extraordinary gain (see: President of Disney parks worldwide), I'm sure your letter was filed under "I" for "internet cranks".
It was, however, very entertaining and well written.
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Covad has been running an ad for their VOIP service on KCBS-AM radio here in the SF Bay Area. The announcer pronounces it "voyp" rather than spelling out the acronym "v-o-i-p". I'd never heard anyone do that before.
How do you say it? Spell it out or all one word?
(still has LD player hooked up)
With me, the geekiness started early. It was when I first realized that "no user-serviceable parts inside" didn't apply to me that I knew I had the power.
I might have to pick up this book; it's been far too long since I've really gotten my hands dirty with a project. Lately it's all been code.
Somewhat clever, but to be pedantic the gifts should be numbered by the day of Christmas. One million Nigerian 409s, Five little blue pills, Twelve copies of Norton 2005. Etcetra.
You need to check your priorities. Linux can be installed anytime.
You cite two /. articles in the "Publications" section of your resume. What kind of response has this received in interviews?
I like Firefox and think it has a great chance of dethroning IE. I'll be installing FF on my wife's computer. But I'm sticking with Opera.
In a bit of turnabout, the WWN is doing the Martha story this year. I suppose that means MSL will run a story on knitting a sweater for Nessie.
Also, Disney has a couple of them in the "Innoventions" exhibits at both Disneyland (California) and EPCOT (Florida). You don't actually get to ride them, but you can watch the cast members riding.
Considering Pressler's past history in successfully ignoring his best customers for his own extraordinary gain (see: President of Disney parks worldwide), I'm sure your letter was filed under "I" for "internet cranks".
It was, however, very entertaining and well written.