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General Software Discussion / Re: Ideamason on special
« Last post by wraith808 on November 16, 2007, 02:30 PM »
A bit late with this, but I was already trial-ing it for preparation for NaNoWriMo and using it for my writing when I found out about the discount- I was planning to get it for 99, but for the price on BitsDuJour it was a no brainer.  I write fiction in my spare time, everything from modules for games to actual novels, and I find it perfect for that, even though I'm not using half of the features.  It really makes it easy to write stream-of-consciousness and worry about structure later, and it helps to organize bits of information and source them.  I'd heartily recommend it to any writers, but especially to students- I have a friend that's writing her dissertation using this software, and it's taken the place of several different programs that she was using for this.
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Living Room / Re: Technology Myths
« Last post by wraith808 on November 08, 2007, 03:48 PM »
Here is a gaming myth

- you need a G15 keyboard and G5 mouse to be any good in a shooter
-p3lb0x (November 06, 2007, 03:13 PM)

Never heard that one before.  And I've heard a lot of gaming myths.
10028
Living Room / Re: Pet Peeve: I will never buy a rechargeable mouse again for as long as i live
« Last post by wraith808 on November 08, 2007, 03:38 PM »
You've been able to do that 'rocker' function for a while in firefox with an extension.  I believe that there was also a mousing program which let you do the same thing, though its name escapes me currently.
10029
General Software Discussion / Re: Starting a website; need suggestions.
« Last post by wraith808 on November 06, 2007, 03:43 PM »
If you already have a myspace presence, and like how it appears
-wraith808 (November 06, 2007, 10:30 AM)

I sure hope not.  MySpace pages are a web designer's nightmare...
-Veign (November 06, 2007, 10:47 AM)

Not as far as the layout.  But the colours and such are a valid start, and are valid no matter where you port them to.  I've actually done that for others, and been able to approximate the look and feel rather easily.  But to each his own.
10030
General Software Discussion / Re: Starting a website; need suggestions.
« Last post by wraith808 on November 06, 2007, 10:30 AM »
1. When looking for a host, realize that you pay for what you get.  In many cases what you get is a shared server, which means your service quality depends on how much stress everyone is putting on the server.  That said, I've had very good success with servage (servage.net), so would suggest a look.

2. When designing a website, first figure out why you want a website, then what you need to make that a reality.  You might find that you don't need as much as you thought.  I design custom websites also, but I do it on the side, just to build up a portfolio, so its been more important to have stable clients than to make a lot of money.  And when dealing with it from that angle, I can say that most people looking for a website don't need half of what they get when they pay for one.  If you already have a myspace presence, and like how it appears, then if you take the css from that site, apply it to a one page site, then direct them to your myspace page, that would be a good start until you have more funds.  You can also look at simple templates, or simple designers like templatemonster.com and templatetuning.com.  For simple things, their prices are pretty reasonable, and they have a wealth of templates.  There's other sites around too, but when I don't have time to find a graphic designer, I use their services and can say that they are top notch.

In any case, whatever you decide, all the best with your band.  If you need some specific advice, you can pm me and I'll be happy to help.
10031
General Software Discussion / Re: Extended Download Protection Plans? A waste of money?
« Last post by wraith808 on October 29, 2007, 05:46 PM »
I think I'm with the majority here... extended download protection = ripoff.  Extended warranties- it depends on the type and the item.  At one point I was getting them if they were replacement plans on medium end items, figuring I could always go back towards the end of the warranty... but I never did.  So now I only get the warranties on expensive items, which usually aren't replacement.
10032
Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Synergy: Sharing your keyboard and mouse
« Last post by wraith808 on October 26, 2007, 07:53 AM »
Even with two games in parallel (I do that too), unless they're both turn based, it's better to have two monitors- the flip a KVM gives you, or the reduction in performance from Remote Desktop or VNC will likely make one of the games suffer in my experience.
10033
Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Synergy: Sharing your keyboard and mouse
« Last post by wraith808 on October 25, 2007, 12:03 PM »
I would love one of these that doesnt need one screen per computer. After all I have screens that can have more than one input, so it should be possible in some way...

As things stand I tend to use either a kvm or remote admin, but kvms are rarely seamless, and remote admin cant handle games...

I almost bought multiplicity a few times but the clutter of multiple screens just stopped me


-iphigenie (October 25, 2007, 08:51 AM)

A KVM seems like it would be a better solution for you... or Remote Desktop or VNC.  They serve different purposes.  I want to control a complete computer as a totally separate computer at the same time- you can't two box MMOs if the screen is constantly switching.  But on my server, I want to access it remotely, so I use remote desktop for that, and don't connect a monitor.  In other words, IMO, you're barking up the wrong tree- there's already software for what you want- this just isn't it. :)
10034
Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Synergy: Sharing your keyboard and mouse
« Last post by wraith808 on October 24, 2007, 03:29 PM »
wraith808,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. That is the kind of info I was looking for.
-tinjaw (October 23, 2007, 05:20 PM)

No problem... if I get the time, I'll try to post some of the config screens for comparison.
10035
Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Synergy: Sharing your keyboard and mouse
« Last post by wraith808 on October 24, 2007, 03:28 PM »
hmmm, i thought synergy went by the name of the comp, not the ip address, but perhaps it can do that also, the ip addresss thing.
-cmpm (October 24, 2007, 11:43 AM)
It does go by the name of the computer, but there's an IP address underlying... and if the IP address of the computer changes, and it can't resolve, you're in a world of trouble.  On multiplicity, it uses the computer name, also, but also lets you specify the IP address, and whether or not to look up the IP address each time. 

And you can hit force reconnect on synergy though it may take a little time.
-cmpm (October 24, 2007, 11:43 AM)
Well, yes.  But to force a reconnect, I have to go to my computer that's ensconced away behind my TV.  Not an optimal plan, and quite annoying at times, since the computer in question is a Sony UX.
10036
Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Synergy: Sharing your keyboard and mouse
« Last post by wraith808 on October 23, 2007, 02:42 PM »
I've actually used both.  I bought the ThinkDesk subscription, which includes multiplicity.  I used Synergy for a while, because it's more flexible than Multiplicity, and I don't have the pro version of Multiplicity and wanted to span across multiple desktops.  For the money, it can't be beat.  However, I'm using Multiplicity again at home.  Why?

1. Multiplicity is better at regaining lost connections.  Synergy keeps increasing the connection time with each failure, until it won't connect for a *long* time.  This is good in theory, but bad in practice.  I'd disconnect my laptop, and come back and it wouldn't connect.  As my other computer is in a very out of the way place, this was a pain to correct.

2. Synergy doesn't seem to handle changes in IP addresses as well as Multiplicity in my experience.

3. With some games, Synergy wouldn't handle the mouse moves as well.

4. Synergy seems to lag more with more CPU usage, but didn't have that problem with Multiplicity.

Like I said, for the money (free) Synergy is a good solution, and it's more flexible on placing than Multiplicity, and it handles CTRL+ALT+DEL.  But Multiplicity seemed a lot more robust in my usage.
10037
Living Room / Re: Versioning of files
« Last post by wraith808 on October 23, 2007, 01:21 PM »
I use KeepSafe by Stardock.  It's out of the way until you need it, and doesn't require check-ins/outs.

http://www.stardock....m/products/keepsafe/

For actual development projects, I use QVCS or StarTeam.

http://www.qumasoft.com/index1.html <- QVCS

I don't think the license I have for StarTeam is still available; they used to have a personal license that was free for X users (X being 1 or 5; I can't remember).
10038
Living Room / Re: Do you archive/store your downloads (mainly install files)?
« Last post by wraith808 on October 17, 2007, 11:37 AM »
I picture is worth a thousand words....

Anyway, I don't leave raw executables sitting around on my drive. They are always archived. This give much more protection against damage in the event of a malicious virus.
 (see attachment in previous post)
-Nighted (October 07, 2007, 11:21 AM)

What is this nifty software in your picture?
-wraith808 (October 15, 2007, 11:54 AM)

Looks like Windows Explorer addons - QT TabBar and FindeXer.
-PhilB66 (October 16, 2007, 11:00 PM)

Thanks!  Looks interesting....

I thought of archiving downloads but they're always such an unassorted bunch of files, and with two pcs at home one will always be connected to the net if the other one fails.
I've never ever resorted back to an older version,however i tend to keep a copy of downloads of purchased software now because they tend to charge if you want to download it again *grr*.
-justice (October 17, 2007, 06:49 AM)

I positively *hate* when they do this.  And many places are charging 2.99 to 9.99 for "Download Protection" so that you can download it again.  This is the kind of thing that makes me rethink my stand on ESD.
10039
Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Direct Access - text expander and application launcher (and much more)
« Last post by wraith808 on October 16, 2007, 09:38 AM »
wraith808: Try suffiexing with a dot.
-sri (October 15, 2007, 08:44 PM)

I tried that.  Doesn't work so well for me when I'm typing as end of sentences can get pretty bad.  For example, I have a command ` dot.  Your sentence would have launched it with a suffix of .  But not with a prefix of `.  I'm perfectly happy with it this way.
10040
Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Direct Access - text expander and application launcher (and much more)
« Last post by wraith808 on October 15, 2007, 05:57 PM »
i found it really annoying and intrusive, like all the spell checkers and things like that i've tried but then thats just me, each to their own.  FARR for launching internal spell checkers, if i need it boilerplate text off the clipboard, ahhh the keep it simple principle.
-Grorgy (October 11, 2007, 10:37 PM)

I thought I would, also.  But then I found out about prefixes and turning off confirmation.  I prefix all of my commands with ` (I never use that key anyway), and turned off confirmation.  Now it's very unobtrusive.
10041
General Software Discussion / Re: What's your preferred File Manager
« Last post by wraith808 on October 15, 2007, 03:06 PM »
At tinjaw's urging, I'm creating this poll to try to get a sense of what File Management solution(s) DCer's are using. So, cast a vote and let the numbers tell their tale!
-Darwin (September 12, 2007, 12:25 AM)

Links?  Or are they in the other thread?
-wraith808 (September 13, 2007, 04:07 PM)

I'm not following you on this one, wraith. Are you requesting links to the various File Managers posted here?
-Darwin (September 13, 2007, 04:12 PM)

Yes, that's what I was requesting.  Sorry it took so long to reply; for some reason I wasn't notified of updates on this thread.
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Living Room / Re: Do you archive/store your downloads (mainly install files)?
« Last post by wraith808 on October 15, 2007, 11:54 AM »
I picture is worth a thousand words....

Anyway, I don't leave raw executables sitting around on my drive. They are always archived. This give much more protection against damage in the event of a malicious virus.
 (see attachment in previous post)
-Nighted (October 07, 2007, 11:21 AM)

What is this nifty software in your picture?
10043
Found Deals and Discounts / Re: 20$ off XYplorer and lifetime license
« Last post by wraith808 on October 10, 2007, 04:59 PM »
I just can't justify buying another file manager when I have one that's serviceable now.  It might not have all of the features of XY, but after what I've spent on it, something would have to be quite inexpensive to justify any expenditure.  I was willing to pay $30 for lifetime, but I'm sick of software where I pay and then have to keep paying other than a token fee for upgrades, unless they're essential to my work process. :(
10044
Found Deals and Discounts / Re: 20$ off XYplorer and lifetime license
« Last post by wraith808 on October 10, 2007, 02:32 PM »
for the record
8am Greenwich Mean Time  :D

XYPlorer "lifetime liscence" cost me the huge sum of €21 including taxes
(bought in US$ =  $29.50)

that's supposed to finish on the 10th...
-tomos (October 10, 2007, 01:59 AM)

I guess I just missed it  :(  I just saw this thread and went to purchase it, but the price has jumped.  Oh well- guess I'll have to stick with DO 8.  :(
10045
Living Room / Re: Computer problems...
« Last post by wraith808 on September 22, 2007, 12:30 PM »
Well, I downloaded speedfan (thanks for that tip!)  I haven't checked all of the systems yet, but on the first laptop I installed it on, the temperature is 57C, and the first desktop says 98C(?!?)  Internal Temp, though all of the sensors say that their temperatures are low (31-35C)... this is a *really* interesting tool...

Update: The core temperature on that desktop is 46C, I found out.  I wonder what Internal Temp is- I'll have to do more research.
10046
Living Room / Re: Computer problems...
« Last post by wraith808 on September 22, 2007, 10:55 AM »
Well, I did check the case, even though since there was more than one computer, I had my doubts.  They are fine.  I checked the task managers also, and they don't have anything *new* and *in common* in them.  How frustrating.
10047
Living Room / Computer problems...
« Last post by wraith808 on September 21, 2007, 01:30 PM »
I have 7 computers in my office, and just recently one at a time, they started to overheat chronically.  The fans are at full capacity all of the time, and I get lockups from heat sporadically.  Before this, they had all been on all the time (except the three laptops- they get shut down regularly), and in the case of my two servers, had been up for over a year, literally, other than the couple of times that electric failure extended beyond their battery backup time.  Has anyone heard anything like this anywhere else?  Or does anyone have any suggestions?
10048
Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Aston Shell - Free today at GAOTD
« Last post by wraith808 on September 21, 2007, 01:25 PM »
I hesitate to use anything for my shell that I don't actually have the software for... you get used to it and then when you have to nuke XP, you can't reinstall it.
10049
Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Flash Renamer free on Giveaway of the Day today, 2007-09-20
« Last post by wraith808 on September 20, 2007, 04:21 PM »
Is there really *any* program that a programmer shouldn't consider developing?  Sure we have a lot of specific categories, but if someone has a different slant on something, or just wants to do it, who's to say that there isn't a market for their idea/that they shouldn't?
10050
General Software Discussion / Re: Stay Away From Microsoft VISTA
« Last post by wraith808 on September 18, 2007, 02:52 PM »
From ExtremeTech

Windows Vista: Five Broken Promises

He makes a good point.  XP had a lot of problems until SP1, and didn't really become rock solid until SP2.  Why are we [un]knowing beta testers?  It could be because of impatience on our part, or their part.  Would I have wanted to wait until the time SP2 came out for the OS to come out.  No.  So I took it as is.  Why is Vista getting such a bad rap for the same thing?

I can answer in my case- it was hearing that people were having problems with games and software- that was a breaking point for me.  That along with the exorbitant price point put me off.  What about everyone else?
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