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General Software Discussion / Re: SCRIBUS - Open Source Desktop Publishing

« on: October 19, 2006, 04:13 AM »

thanks Ervard
but,
na,  its not in my programme folder
so I installed it there myself (seperately) -
its a bit scrappy cause PDFCreator seems to (in its own folder) have everything that should be in the GS installation except the exe file(s).
So now I have 2 sets of GS font folders etc.
But it works for Scribus,
and if it doesent work for PDFCreator I'll probably remove it

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General Software Discussion / Re: Anyone else checking out FireFox 2.0 rc2?

« on: October 18, 2006, 01:28 PM »

There are also some settings for width of tabs, before the hated scroll icons kicks in. I use Tab Control https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1480/ to get new tab next to current, covers a bit more.

No way around Tab Mix Plus if you want much more - http://tmp.garyr.net/ use Dev build for 2.0. See forum thread, very old stable dev-build. Be careful about Undo and session manager/crash control in TMP, 2.0 have own so disable one of the two. Session manager can still be used to manually save/restore.

TMPlus also gets new tab next to current, yeah, that makes FF much nicer !
A great range of options there 

Unfortunately,
far as i can see, I loose this:

I do like in FF that if you close a tab it jumps to the neighbouring one

but I'm keeping it 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Anyone else checking out FireFox 2.0 rc2?

« on: October 18, 2006, 01:03 PM »

http://kb.mozillazin...er.tabs.closeButtons show how to rule close button - so a value of 3 will be "(Firefox 1.x behavior)".

There are also some settings for width of tabs, before the hated scroll icons kicks in. I use Tab Control https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1480/ to get new tab next to current, covers a bit more.

No way around Tab Mix Plus if you want much more - http://tmp.garyr.net/ use Dev build for 2.0. See forum thread, very old stable dev-build. Be careful about Undo and session manager/crash control in TMP, 2.0 have own so disable one of the two. Session manager can still be used to manually save/restore.

http://weblogs.mozil.../top_ten_addons.html sad I think. One of the best known Firefox employees come up with 5 extensions and 1 is a theme, another a search plugin! May be they really need some new blood at top levels ... Those who like extensions/tweaking shouldnt care for 1 second but majority dont use any or have the time/interest to fill gaps.

-dk70 (October 18, 2006, 12:53 PM)

cheers, I'll have a look 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Anyone else checking out FireFox 2.0 rc2?

« on: October 18, 2006, 01:00 PM »

You can change where you want your tabs to open in your settings ( Tools = Options = Tabs ) Check it out.

thanks Mizraim,
but,
if I want them to open in the background, they automatically open last tab to the right.

I do like in FF that if you close a tab it jumps to the neighbouring one,
as opposed to in Opera where it jumps to last used -
a pain in the ass if you're trying to systematically close tabs.

Of course Opera has (or should have*) the thing where if you click on current tab it will jump to last selected tab which is really helpful.

*I say should have cause the last couple of updates this works for a while (for me), then gives up, & thats with 2 fresh installs (one for Opera 9, a second seperate install cause Profiles dont work in Opera 9)

pros & cons ...

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General Software Discussion / Re: Anyone else checking out FireFox 2.0 rc2?

« on: October 18, 2006, 11:58 AM »

I havent been using FF for a while but installed 2
It looks a lot better than the old FF "out of the box"
but
this thing of not showing all open tabs,
& then, when you open new tab it goes to the end of the queue (if you want it to open in background) & you gotta search for it,
I dont know,
doesnt seem good logic to me, or maybe Im missing something.

Disclaimer : I'm an Opera fan.
I go back to FF for adblocking & Flashblock,
makes internet a more peaceful place,
but,
also back to it now cause I invested in Surfulator which doesnt work with Opera.

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General Software Discussion / Re: SCRIBUS - Open Source Desktop Publishing

« on: October 18, 2006, 10:59 AM »

if that is the one from JAWS then it doesn't use GS as far as I know anyway.

na, its same name but different maker (it open source i guess cause its on sourceforge.net)

sounds like no problem with GS anyway, thanks
tom

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Clipboard Help+Spell / Re: I can't figure some things out in this program

« on: October 18, 2006, 10:52 AM »

"(IsFavorite=true)" was missing from my Clip H&S
which left me very confused about function of favourites

all sorted now

Am i right in believing you can only read 1 to 9, & A to Z ?
So if you have older clips in there, they can't be seen.
Or I think the favourites go down the list (being older too)

So
I'm wondering is there a way to clear some of the Quickpaste items if it gets overfull AND if I dont want to delete them completely?
I thought i could move them to another "folder" but that doesent remove them either

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General Software Discussion / Re: SCRIBUS - Open Source Desktop Publishing

« on: October 18, 2006, 10:36 AM »

Scribus looks really interesting - nice find. It reminds me rather of PageMaker before Adobe bought out Aldus. It is still a bit rough around the edges too - I noticed text handling was a bit iffy (eg. if you change the font size it doesn't change the line spacing automatically so everything ends up overlapping or overspaced)

-Carol

well, at least you got it installed !
Actually I have it installed but on startup it looks for Ghostscript.

I installed PDFCreator lately with the latest version of Ghostscript (one exe).
Scribus couldnt find it so I went looking for it & guess what - I couldnt find it either,
PDFCreator is working so I can only think theres no seperate exe file for GS.
I posted at Sourceforge but got no response so far.

Dont know
1) how important GS is to Scribus (presume its only for EPS's import or export)
2) if i install GS seperately will there be problems

Anyways,
As i said earler i havent any experience with page layout as such, but its something I've being wanting to learn/explore a bit.
Looking at a scribus tutorial I find I'm very interested, also either i know a lot of it already or its relatively easy 
The tutorial does emphasize using text Styles which I guess would get around -

if you change the font size it doesn't change the line spacing automatically so everything ends up overlapping or overspaced

-Carol

but i can see you'ld prefer it just "worked"

Freehand, which i use, is also usable for page layout but it's not it's main function so its not so intuitive (again, i havent looked at that aspect of it much)

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Living Room / Re: Windows Vista Pronunciation

« on: October 18, 2006, 06:13 AM »

in german speaking countries it could be pronounced:

FISTA

(e.g. Volk = folk, & gets pronounced the same)


me, I'd pronounce it like Carol -
the "tuh" or "stuh" choices must be more of an american thing ... 

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - WEEK SEVEN ASSIGNMENT

« on: October 18, 2006, 06:04 AM »

thanks Dallee
am now reading ...

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General Software Discussion / Re: SCRIBUS - Open Source Desktop Publishing

« on: October 16, 2006, 07:21 AM »

Oho! Sounds very promising. Have you gotten a chance to play with this yet? Just about anything has to be better than Quark.
- Oshyan

-JavaJones (October 15, 2006, 06:10 PM)

I've installed it but it hasn't "found" ghostscript - think there's something in the FAQs about it but I havent had the time yet ..

I won't be able to compare it anyways cause I havent used Quark OR Indesign.

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General Software Discussion / SCRIBUS - Open Source Desktop Publishing

« on: October 13, 2006, 03:19 AM »

"Scribus is an open-source program that brings award-winning professional page layout to Linux/Unix, MacOS X and Windows desktops with a combination of "press-ready" output and new approaches to page layout.

Underneath the modern and user friendly interface, Scribus supports professional publishing features, such as CMYK color, separations, ICC color management and versatile PDF creation."

Recent Screenshots here
Heres a screenshot from an older* version:



There's been regular updates this year,
It seems to be a good website, good FAQs (I found them helpful anyway - I don't know much about page layout myself ...)

Take note!:
I just installed this but got told i should have Ghostscript installed first

*Needed to get permission to show the recent screenshots from their website. (aint got the time for that )

[edit] jgpaiva: please use attachthumb=# instead of attach=# when using large images, i own a small screen [/edit]
[edit] tom: okey dokey  [/edit]

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Living Room / Re: Tagging for text

« on: October 12, 2006, 07:40 AM »

Thanks tomos, i also didn't know if it had, just mentioned since it looks like one of the best note-taking programs out there.

-jgpaiva (October 12, 2006, 05:49 AM)

I think when it does get added it'll be one of the best (Surfulater)

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - WEEK SIX ASSIGNMENT

« on: October 12, 2006, 07:37 AM »

wow, that puts things in perspective,
thanks hugo.

I'm not qualified to offer App any advice

but: hold your head up high ...
who needs goe ?!  

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - WEEK SIX ASSIGNMENT

« on: October 12, 2006, 07:22 AM »

Well, I'm still fairly    enthusiastic -
even though I would say the progress has been slow, it has been steady.

its true,
there has been progress, it has been steady

but

I still seem to spend a lot of time doing things I "shouldnt" be doing - posting here, checking out Scribus or whatever new & interesting programme I've heard about most recently - [have you heard of that one, Scribus? ?] - when I "should" be doing whatever is on my list - if I even have one drawn up that is.

Maybe I *should* stop using that word "should" 
I know when I do things, I get a sense of satisfaction - "job satisfaction" - call it what you will.

The problem I find is that when I do these "other" things, I consider that time as wasted,
and then I put myself under huge pressure to catch-up with the "official" schedule.
I end up not talking enough breaks, working frantically, working late, being exhausted.

I'm not qualified to offer App any advice, I think the difference with me is that this GOE is actually helping me because I was so so so disorganised before (& getting even less done)

Its important (mainly for me  ) to remember that this project is helping me a lot, its also good to be honest, and maybe then go and have another look at the "encourage me" list !

PS. Scribus is at:
http://www.scribus.net/
(Its Open Source Desktop Publishing - apologies if I'm leading you astray ...)

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Living Room / Re: Tagging for text

« on: October 12, 2006, 05:33 AM »

I thought Surfulator didnt have tagging (yet) ?

I have it, but just got it, so not very familar with -
hang on
just did a search - its on the "Future Plans" list!

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - WEEK SIX ASSIGNMENT

« on: October 12, 2006, 02:59 AM »

Hi Mark,
a sort of a technical question here re:

I've always recommended that if you use a to do list (I'm not very fond of them myself) that you don't write it out again each day but keep the pages until they are complete.

would this refer to "Will-do" lists as well,
or,
seeing as they are of a daily nature, would you recommend rewriting the things that dont get done* each day?

*I know things should get done, but, at the beginning its sometimes hard to
a) guage what you can do
and
b) be disciplined 

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - WEEK SIX ASSIGNMENT

« on: October 12, 2006, 02:45 AM »

Well, I'm still fairly    enthusiastic -
even though I would say the progress has been slow, it has been steady.

The/my successes have been:

The Current Initiative: I really enjoy doing this every morning. I find its a great way to break myself gently into the day!

And, the organisation of the paper workspace. See this thread.
Also, I'm using "Baby" index cards (3" x 2") for getting ideas down - I check them every day & add selected to a Will-do List for the following day, or to ToDoList programme (still a bit unsure here)

I print an A4 modified "Daykeeper" from (A5 template at) 43 folders & have some of my will/want to do list pre-printed on it


At this stage I can see it's the time management thing thats slow to change for me (or should i say: for me to change)

To that end I wrote a list that I try to "practice" (at least a little more) everyday. (I'm concentrating on my weak points here)

End of the day

Use "Daykeeper", write Will-do List.
Plan the (following) day


Beginning of the day

Current Initiative

Plan first 2 hour stint in datail.
(set physical alarm or set Instant Boss "cycle" to 2hrs)
Report on your 1st 2hrs. (Any behaviour you'ld like to reject? Chuck it out the window! Start again!)
Plan next 2 hours
Start something new, then take a break!

Repeat!
Repeat!


Dont forget to cross things off the list when done.

Give yourself points a la Forster (one point for each thing on list that gets done, provided everything on list is done)

-My "encourage me" list

thats it at the mo,
tom

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - WEEK SIX ASSIGNMENT

« on: October 11, 2006, 12:29 PM »

GOE: THE GREAT DONATIONCODER.COM 2006
GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT
- WEEK SIX -


"A WEEK OF REFLECTION"


The deadline for this assignment is October 16.
(click to read intro to GOE and all assignments)

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING,
take a moments time in the hustle-bustle of Getting Organised and Getting Things Done,
a moment to reflect and contemplate, and yes, you can even meditate if you want

Brew a coffee or scald a teapot, put the ol' feet up -
and ask yourself:
"How'm I doing?"

Let it all rattle around there for a while ..
...
have a look at the questions below,
and then post:
and
let us know how you're getting on with this project,
- and all the other projects you're supposed to be doing, or, wishing you were doing   
__________________________________________________________________________
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     So,

• How am I getting on ?

• Are you still enthusiastic ?
  (If so , about what in particular)

• Have you noticed your old (unhelpful?) ways creeping back in?

• What habits do you find particularly difficult to change?

• Have you actually implemented any new methods in your life, or are you just absorbing the knowledge still?

• Which methods do you find particularly difficult to implement?

• Strengths:
  What were you already good at in terms of organisation and getting things done before you started this project?

• Weaknesses:
  What were your challenges (i.e. what were you struggling with) when you started this project ?
  
  What has helped you so far to face these challenges ?
  
  What difficulties continue, or have you new "struggles" ?
  (Where would you like to be helped)

• What tips so far have you found especially helpful ?

• What has been your most surprising discovery so far -
  e.g.
  about getting organized and/or the way you work;
  about trying to implement new systems/time management
  about yourself (getting personal!),
  about life in general (getting philosophical..)

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    Share!    Let us know how you're getting on!
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thanks to nudone for half the questions!

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Acronis True Image for FREE

« on: October 11, 2006, 02:07 AM »

btw, where is the download link? i only receive the registration number via email then it takes to the trial download page..

-lanux128 (October 11, 2006, 01:28 AM)

where theres no v7 on offer ...

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Living Room / Re: Show us your (physical) desktop

« on: October 10, 2006, 06:22 PM »

It's interesting to see that some of you have very poor arm support! - ideally you should be able to rest your forearm on your table while typing, to avoid too much strain. I know it certainly matters to me, with all those hours I spend (or at least, used to spend) in front of the computer

-f0dder (September 19, 2006, 04:21 AM)

re typing
I read somewhere the best way is to hold the wrists higher than the keyboard (for which you'ld need the elbows at least as high or higher) so that the wrists arent bent much - especially not upwards. Dont know if thats the case ..
I dont type that much but am using the keyboard constantly for shortcuts and the mouse with other hand so I do end up leaning on edge of desk - from experience i can tell you that's not so good!

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Living Room / Re: Show us your (physical) desktop

« on: October 10, 2006, 06:21 PM »

going back in time a bit:

my chair is horrible, and i've been on the hunt for a proper chair for a while, but haven't found an acceptable one in my price range.

-mouser (September 19, 2006, 05:04 AM)

I was using a gymnastic ball there for a while
I'm going to go back to it when I get a floor ring for under it to stop it rolling  

pros:
you sit really straight (its very good for your back)
cheap   (I was looking at @ chair/stool for €400 & it was talking about its advantages over a gymball which got me thinking - apart from preffering to have a holiday to a €400 stool)
you actually get to exercise while you sit - (it can almost be a bit of a strain at the beginning ..)

cons:
looks ?
you got to cover it with something or it can get kindof sweaty!
whatever you cover it with usually falls off when you stand up
cant think of any other ..

ps I can post a pic of gymball - wouldnt go to the bother for my computer equipment ... 

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Living Room / Re: Everyone's Photo Portfolio, Purlease!

« on: October 10, 2006, 03:13 PM »

Allen -
I really like the "BodySilk" image (is that a photo or a vector image?)

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General Software Discussion / Re: keeping/saving cloned files

« on: October 10, 2006, 03:05 PM »

Darwin-
did you ever have another go?

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General Software Discussion / Re: keeping/saving cloned files

« on: October 10, 2006, 03:04 PM »

That is incredibly weird, here it has worked for all the files...

tell me about it - but the linked files are there looking at me - one dated months ago, one dated yesterday ...

I'm trying at the moment to be a dedicated worker @ la GOE-xperiment 
so,
I'll try this again some evening later this week. (I want this to work)

It could be something to do with my machine ?? Its working (fairly) well otherwise.