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General Software Discussion / Re: What to you think of RealPlayer?

« on: September 08, 2006, 04:20 AM »

no, it's QuickTime Alternative, you can download it here.

cheers,
got that!


on a totally unrelated note, I'm curious about your "footer":

form does not differ from emptiness,
emptiness does not differ from form.
that which is form is emptiness,  that which is emptiness form.

is that a quote from somewhere?
its a bit like that if you're drawing/sketching something - you draw the "something", you draw the spaces around it  - 
you draw the "form", you draw the "emptyness" 

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General Software Discussion / Re: What to you think of RealPlayer?

« on: September 08, 2006, 02:36 AM »

and the player, real (and quicktime) alternative are lighter, better in every way

-kimmchii (September 08, 2006, 12:02 AM)

I'm curious, esp re quicktime (it now downloads with itunes i think it is - a big download & one i dont want),
what do you use kimmchii?

Edit: or is the name of it Real Alternative ??!! 

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: Very simple timeclock utility

« on: September 07, 2006, 09:56 AM »

Damn, this is a neat idea!
And evolved into a cool program, congratulations doublebogey!
You're definitelly getting some credits for this 

Btw... I think it's logging way too much titles, ...

...Yet another request: so that the list won't become as big, would it be possible that when the AHK_ID was kept, the program wouldn't make a new entry? I say this because programs as opera or vim change their title frequently and tend to generate an ocean of entries. (maybe this should be kept as an option, as some might like it as it is)

-jgpaiva (September 06, 2006, 04:33 PM)

for my purposes it would be handier say, if it just said: Opera, instead of listing each site as I change the tabs/windows. (It does make a very long file!)
  if possible! 

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Screenshot Captor / Re: Problems with Opera

« on: September 07, 2006, 09:43 AM »

I just had to use it there today for a page that wouldnt print or allow me to copy text,

1) First time round: it repeatedly captured the taskbar (but a blackedout taskbar so ended up with repeated black stripes cutting across the image)

2) My taskbar hides (ausblenden), so i tried setting it to foreground/no hide & the screenshot worked okay.

Just tried it again, as in 1) above & it just siezed up.
[That was: Ctrl+Shft+PrtScr, then, Ctrl+Shft+Click; with Opera 9.01(edit), & WinXp]

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General Software Discussion / Re: Need Virtual Desktop software recommendations

« on: September 07, 2006, 04:39 AM »

thanks rj
I'll give that a go

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General Software Discussion / Re: Need Virtual Desktop software recommendations

« on: September 06, 2006, 12:27 PM »

Zaine
see this link for review of a couple of V.desktops
http://www.probo.com...blosxom.cgi/2005/Oct

 author recommends goscreen in the end:
http://www.goscreen.info/


Ervard,
it would be interesting to find out a bit more about PowerPro and how you or others use it,
me, I use it to:

enlarge dialogue windows
right click on titlebar closes window
make various systemwide hotkeys. Ctrl+Q closes any window, phew! (Never did get to grips with Autohotkey - I'd never
make a programmer  )

I never got much beyond that, well, I do have a launchbar but its collapsing in on itself from lack of use since I got Find & Run, & I keep going back to the desktop in spite of everything.


Speaking of which (back to Virtual Desktops) I'd love something that would (easily ) allow me to make a few desktops with different icons, say graphics icons, tools, maybe a desktop for my partner who uses my computer occasionally.
Its not important to me whether programmes minimise to one window or all.

Carol recommended DM2 to me before but I couldnt even find a helpfile for it (it could be me !?)

I know Dexpot can do it, but after struggling through a couple of pages of directions (in deutsch & I'm not particularly good at it) I think i figured it out but it seemed painfully slow & complex. Also I've read elsewhere here that it uses a lot of memory ...

I read in above link that jspager's desktops show in taskbar - can you than  Alt-Tab them? Can you change the icons on its windows?

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - WEEK TWO ASSIGNMENT (SEP 5, 2006)

« on: September 06, 2006, 07:25 AM »

still in, had a quick look at some of those links, but they'll have to wait till reasonable amount of stuff is DONE! 

so far I'm very happy with one thing in particular - my desk is clean and clear, & has been since monday morning.
That in itself gives me room to breath & somehow gives a bit of perspective too ...

just thinking "out loud" now:
i suppose you could use an index card filing system as well for the 43 folders idea (one folder for each of 31 days & 12 months)

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GOE - GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - DAY 1 ASSIGNMENT

« on: September 04, 2006, 05:03 AM »

sounds like the head has thinned down a bit nudone !

I think I'm working roughly the same timezone as you, and working at home, and I'm already finding the "group/collective-approach/energy" very helpful. (Also got to get back to work though )

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GOE - GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - DAY 1 ASSIGNMENT

« on: September 04, 2006, 12:37 AM »

thats the first time I've seen the desk timber in a while (or plywood or whatever it is!)
Thanks Mouser!

On completion I was reminded of Robert de Niro in "The Analyst", who, once he told his problem to the shrink, felt so enlightened that he thought he was sorted - me, I felt a bit like that too (who needs to do anything else now !?)

I'm unsure of the "work area" - I cleared the deskspace on my computer table cause I reckon thats where I be - so I'll be constantly reminded by seeing my todo list or index box.

Got 3" x 5" cards and am trying out the A5 templates from the hipster PDA site (todo, week-printout, month, etc.)


Also reusing an indexcard filing box of sorts that I was given at christmas to help me learn my german vocab (but I'm not a very dedicated student ... )
I decided to use the headings:

To do
Office things -    (e.g. Tidy Up!)
Help -               encouraging quotes, ideas etc.

 see pic, (they are small cards - 2" x 3" inches, 5 x 7.5cm - I like the way you just put one thing on each.
Okay, off to work     )

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: GOE - GETTING ORGANIZED EXPERIMENT - DAY 1 ASSIGNMENT

« on: September 02, 2006, 04:23 PM »

whats an Automatic Labeler ? 

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Living Room / Re: The Great Firewall Hunt ... frustrating ...

« on: September 01, 2006, 06:20 AM »

thanks for that App 
I might try out the free version, I'm having some trouble with my connection & think it may be to do with Kerio,
(... or possibly that router cable i exchanged ...    ... )

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Living Room / Re: The Great Firewall Hunt ... frustrating ...

« on: August 31, 2006, 10:23 AM »

App,
were you saying somewhere else that you use an older version of Zone Alarm?
if so, could you tell us why - briefly  ... (Edit: if its relevant !)
thanks
tom

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Official Announcements / Re: AUGUST SOFTWARE DRAWING RESULTS - POSTED!

« on: August 30, 2006, 07:50 AM »

thats a nice suprise to come back to after my holiers!

thanks!!!!!!!!, tom

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General Software Discussion / Re: Scot Finnie finally decides on an antivirus solution...

« on: August 19, 2006, 03:59 AM »

I'm using the free version of Sunbelt Kerio Firewall, AVG,
and,
I was using spybot, but started using Windows defender, cause it got good reports & I get download notifications from windows update - was using both for a while (Spybot + w.defender) but wasnt sure would they clash - (didnt seem to mind you)

Anyone have any opinions on the Sunbelt Kerio Firewall? And whether paid version is whole lot better? (I gotta admit I read about the differences & didnt understand ... )

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The Getting Organized Experiment of 2006 / Re: What is the Great DonationCoder.com GTD Experiment of 2006?

« on: August 19, 2006, 03:36 AM »

inininin!

looking forward to this ...

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: InstantBoss - For those of us which require motivation to work

« on: August 15, 2006, 05:47 PM »

Just give me some time ...

-app103 (August 15, 2006, 10:56 AM)

didnt mean to put you under pressure    
(the "nag nag " was related to workrave not directed at you ... !!!!  )

you have some great ideas too:

"I was also considering features that would make it good for the self employed that bill by the hour, allowing them to log how much work was done on a project, and to enter a rate of pay so that total billing cost can be calculated."

but again as i say:
 I'm happily using THE Boss as is 

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: InstantBoss - For those of us which require motivation to work

« on: August 15, 2006, 10:29 AM »

While RSI prevention tools do seem to have something in common with Instant Boss, at first, there is a big difference between the 2:

• RSI prevention tools try to get you to work less and take more breaks. (great for the workaholic that works to the point of it being unhealthy)
• Instant Boss tries to get you to work more and rewards you with breaks. (great for the procrastinator that doesn't really want to work)

-app103 (August 07, 2006, 11:30 PM)

I'm happily using Boss for both reasons.
but...

One thing I notice is:
when I get prompted to take a break & I select "work longer", it no longer prompts me to take a break. I'd like to see that included personally for two reasons:
1) I'm often surfin when i should be workin, so when i take a break I know I gotta get back to WORK instead of whatever...
2) Unfortunately, when I'm actually working, I work mostly with the mouse - if i dont take breaks I end up getting tennis elbow or whatever its called

-tomos (August 02, 2006, 05:52 AM)

I believe #1 is a big factor for a lot of people. Lets face it, if we're sitting in front of the computer & NOT working, the "Boss" isn't going to know, so if it pops up, even to say "take a break", it's still helping the work "regime".
Because of that I dont use the "work longer" option any more (cause then I'm just left alone) but use the skip break instead.. (postpone break X mins could be an option as well)

I used Workrave a good bit last winter but find I much prefer the Boss. Cant remember exactly why i stopped using it - I think it nagged a bit too much and would think i was working when at lunch or whatever & then tell me I reached my limit for the day:- nag nag   

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: AceText - Your text/clipboard manager god.

« on: August 07, 2006, 05:03 AM »

cheers!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Browsers, Bookmarks, & synching

« on: August 06, 2006, 06:41 PM »

For syncing bookmarks among several browser in the same PC, I've never found anything better than Bookmark Brigde (http://bookmarkbridg...forge.net/index.html)
Small, simple, efficient yet powerful and .... FREE!!!!
Give it a try.

-Second Shadow (August 06, 2006, 05:45 PM)

Yes, I'll give it a try!

thanks for the tip, second shadow, - I had gone back to just saving my bookmarks in Opera (mostly) or not saving any!
So, it sounds like just what i need

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: Very simple timeclock utility

« on: August 06, 2006, 05:52 AM »

I think this, combined with Instant Boss, might be what it takes to finally get me working.
Its showing me exactly what I've been doing instead of working - I know, its Sunday, but I'm going on holidays tomorrow & supposed to get something finished, instead:

....
20060806,1241,C:\COMPUTER
20060806,1241,C:\BURN!
20060806,1241,C:\COMPUTER
20060806,1241,
20060806,1241,EditPad Lite
20060806,1242,IDEA: Very simple timeclock utility - Opera
20060806,1243,
20060806,1243,EditPad Lite
20060806,1243,IDEA: Very simple timeclock utility - Opera
20060806,1243,Standalone HTTP-Server running from CD/USB without installation - Opera
20060806,1243,IDEA: Very simple timeclock utility - Opera
20060806,1243,EditPad Lite
20060806,1244,IDEA: Very simple timeclock utility - Opera
...
with loads more non work related stuff..!

gotta get some credits, this one deserves a few from me!
(also I WILL get to work )

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: AceText - Your text/clipboard manager god.

« on: August 05, 2006, 02:02 PM »

Okay I'm probably going to go a bit off topic here,
&\or because ..
me, I'm about as opposite as you can get from a programmer (!)
but!
I am interested in some sort of clipboard "Manager" that also saves txt notes - I've been using PowerPro's clipboard menu feature for the clipboard bit but dont find it that great.

Curiously, I've only now seen Mouser's Clipboard Help & Spell
Maybe I'll check that out first
regards, tom

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: AceText - Your text/clipboard manager god.

« on: August 05, 2006, 12:38 PM »

hi mitzevo,
               nice review!

do you know which functions are disabled in the free version ?
Just curious
 I'm going to try it out anyways, sounds like it could be a replacement for Evernote which I've been using less & less of late.

Ahhh ... just noticed its a trial version, (not a free version then?)

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Living Room / Re: Is IE7 or Firefox 2 safer?

« on: August 05, 2006, 11:12 AM »

Securitywise I'll stick with Opera
See this comment on the article
http://talkback.zdne...=449513&start=-1

Did I say securitywise ... almost every otherwise as well - only miss addblock & flashblock ... ah well

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: InstantBoss - For those of us which require motivation to work

« on: August 02, 2006, 05:52 AM »

I like this InstantBoss - its just what I've been missing - a boss

What I find is I need something to tell me to work & also to take breaks.
This fits the bill nicely.

One thing I notice is:
when I get prompted to take a break & I select "work longer", it no longer prompts me to take a break. I'd like to see that included personally for two reasons:
1) I'm often surfin when i should be workin, so when i take a break I know I gotta get back to WORK instead of whatever...
2) Unfortunately, when I'm actually working, I work mostly with the mouse - if i dont take breaks I end up getting tennis elbow or whatever its called

PS thanks for the programme Apps

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General Software Discussion / Re: Situation re: unsupported software

« on: August 02, 2006, 04:26 AM »

This is pretty unfortunate, I agree, but companies do have a right to control their products, even if that company is now owned by another (the parent company then has that right). So it sucks, but it makes a bit of sense. I just wish if companies weren't planning to actually replace the app in question they'd sell it or open source it.

- Oshyan

-JavaJones (August 01, 2006, 09:15 PM)

Yeah, thats true, [companies do have a right to control their products] & they've paid for the right.

& re:
[I just wish if companies weren't planning to actually replace the app in question they'd sell it or open source it.]   well, they want me to buy illustrator      ... I could check if they're offering an upgrade from Freehand to illustrator - but think I'll check out the other competition at some stage instead (Corel, cant think of anyone else at the moment)