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Living Room / Re: Something on computer is fubar

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 09, 2010, 03:54 PM »

Well, after error checking the the two WDs using their own tool they both reported as being OK, (a few hours later).
So, even after a few formats, error checking, etc, etc which all reported OK, the drive has some bad blocks somewhere, possibly the firmware has gone buggy or it just may be a firmware incompatibility with the new motherboard.

Glad to see that you found the source of your problem. 
Tools from WD have passed as A-OK a couple of WD's of mine that proceeded to fail (what seemed like just) moments later.

I don't think I'd have had the patience to track down your problem. Out of sheer frustration I'd probably have kicked the entire machine into touch some time back.
On more than one of my boxes, if I have >3 HDs then drive problems seem to occur. Since I run only Windows XP I don't know if that's OS related.

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Living Room / Re: Great Britain is frozen!

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 09, 2010, 10:40 AM »

Great Britain is frozen!

I'm laughing-- I left the U.K. >30 years ago and moved to Canada.
(Wait a minute... something's wrong with that plan!)

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Pre-Release: Twigatelle

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 08, 2010, 01:48 PM »

Our non-British friend are going 

-timns (January 07, 2010, 10:36 PM)

Not to worry, china 

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Pre-Release: Twigatelle

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 07, 2010, 09:55 PM »

Twigapples-and-pears-plates-of-meat-and-gawd-bless-the-queen-muvvatelle

-timns (January 07, 2010, 03:46 PM)

 

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Living Room / Re: When you make your 100'th Post

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 07, 2010, 09:53 PM »

I triple dog dare you to do the same trick next year!

-Deozaan (January 05, 2010, 08:39 PM)

Hmm... isn't there a thread around here somewhere about returning to the past?

-cranioscopical (January 06, 2010, 09:23 AM)

Well it would certainly save you from getting any more rotten turkey sandwich badges.

-Deozaan (January 07, 2010, 05:42 PM)

Then I'd have to swap to the hot triple dog!

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Pre-Release: Twigatelle

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 07, 2010, 03:08 PM »

Any need it in non-English?

-timns (January 07, 2010, 12:09 PM)

Does Cockney count?

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Living Room / Re: Monitors - Resources - Recommendations

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 07, 2010, 09:02 AM »

Thanks for posting this.
We all should do more to save others from re-inventing the wheel.
How much time do you figure went into your research/decision-making process?

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Living Room / Re: The Diagram of Geek Culture

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 07, 2010, 08:50 AM »

Misread the title -- spent ages looking for moussaka 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Very scary! I just completely lost a bunch of files [FALSE ALARM!]

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 07, 2010, 08:40 AM »

Glad that all's well.
4wd's comment about back-up is something to consider.
Nothing like a near miss to make one review practices.

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Living Room / Re: A list of things to know when time-traveling to the past

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 06, 2010, 10:30 PM »

I think I'm goin' bananas.

-MilesAhead (January 06, 2010, 12:06 AM)

i suppose that could have a certain appeal (perhaps if we all went in a bunch?)

-Target (January 06, 2010, 12:20 AM)

That would be peachy keen!

-MilesAhead (January 06, 2010, 12:27 AM)

You deserve a big hand for that!

-cranioscopical (January 06, 2010, 07:34 AM)

I'm still grapeling with your "remonisce" comment...

-Target (January 06, 2010, 08:05 PM)

Do let us know when you have divined it!

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Sothink SWF Quicker 4.7 on GAOTD January 6

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 06, 2010, 05:56 PM »

I've used their SWF Decompiler and something else whose name I can't now recall (both also from GAOTD). Both did what I wanted well enough that they stayed on my machine. I'm too inexpert to give any serious critique of either beyond the simple fact that it works and doesn't screw up anything else. I'm using a 32-bit XP. At least one comment on GAOTD implies that there could be problems on a 64-bit system.

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Final Release: Reimbursement Tracker

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 06, 2010, 02:28 PM »

how important is the invoice-style printing

FWIW what you have is fine for my purposes, which are quite informal.

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Living Room / Re: To wide-screen or not to wide-screen

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 06, 2010, 01:16 PM »

well, I've finally gone widescreen (& flatscreen lol) - just yesterday so still adjusting

-tomos (January 06, 2010, 01:00 PM)

Congratulations on the change!
I know that uneasy feeling when switching from 4:3. One does grow accustomed to the change, however, and the extra real-estate is useful. For me it was important not to cede vertical resolution but to add horizontal resolution  -- I didn't want just a change of format.
When one of a pair of 4:3's failed here, and there was no replacement to be found (model no longer available), I changed to a pair of wide screens. Now I'd be reluctant to go back.

Let us know how you get on 

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Final Release: Reimbursement Tracker

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 06, 2010, 09:28 AM »

I'd love to hear about it if anyone uses this or plans on using it.

-NinJA999 (January 01, 2010, 06:44 PM)

I'm using it in reverse, in order to track various amounts that I owe to someone else.

-cranioscopical (January 06, 2010, 07:27 AM)

Unless I phrased it confusingly, I believe that's the intended use?  Either way, great, glad you're using it!  Make sure to check back soon for some important updates!!

-NinJA999 (January 06, 2010, 09:14 AM)

Description
Keep track of the money others owe you!

   

As you say, either way 

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Living Room / Re: When you make your 100'th Post

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 06, 2010, 09:23 AM »

I triple dog dare you to do the same trick next year!

-Deozaan (January 05, 2010, 08:39 PM)

Hmm... isn't there a thread around here somewhere about returning to the past?

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Living Room / Re: A list of things to know when time-traveling to the past

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 06, 2010, 07:34 AM »

That, or plum loco.

-cranioscopical (January 05, 2010, 05:29 PM)

I think I'm goin' bananas.

-MilesAhead (January 06, 2010, 12:06 AM)

i suppose that could have a certain appeal (perhaps if we all went in a bunch?)

-Target (January 06, 2010, 12:20 AM)

That would be peachy keen!

-MilesAhead (January 06, 2010, 12:27 AM)

You deserve a big hand for that!

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Final Release: Reimbursement Tracker

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 06, 2010, 07:27 AM »

I'd love to hear about it if anyone uses this or plans on using it.

-NinJA999 (January 01, 2010, 06:44 PM)

I'm using it in reverse, in order to track various amounts that I owe to someone else.

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Living Room / Re: A list of things to know when time-traveling to the past

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 05, 2010, 06:00 PM »

and here I thought we were being pithy, but citrus-self

-Target (January 05, 2010, 05:36 PM)

Time to sit back and remonisce.

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Living Room / Re: A list of things to know when time-traveling to the past

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 05, 2010, 05:29 PM »

a blot

-MilesAhead (January 05, 2010, 12:59 AM)

Aha! The old hibiscus-surrounded-by-persimmons blot, eh?

-cranioscopical (January 05, 2010, 09:42 AM)

Does that mean everyone in the Simmons family only gets to eat one?

-MilesAhead (January 05, 2010, 12:36 PM)

Unless you can make alternate orangements.

-cranioscopical (January 05, 2010, 02:18 PM)

I suspect that would prove fruitless

-Target (January 05, 2010, 04:48 PM)

You guys are the pits!!

-MilesAhead (January 05, 2010, 05:21 PM)

That, or plum loco.

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Living Room / Re: A list of things to know when time-traveling to the past

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 05, 2010, 02:18 PM »

a blot

-MilesAhead (January 05, 2010, 12:59 AM)

Aha! The old hibiscus-surrounded-by-persimmons blot, eh?

-cranioscopical (January 05, 2010, 09:42 AM)

Does that mean everyone in the Simmons family only gets to eat one?

-MilesAhead (January 05, 2010, 12:36 PM)

Unless you can make alternate orangements.

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Living Room / Re: A list of things to know when time-traveling to the past

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 05, 2010, 09:42 AM »

a blot

-MilesAhead (January 05, 2010, 12:59 AM)

Aha! The old hibiscus-surrounded-by-persimmons blot, eh?

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Release: Bestimate

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 05, 2010, 09:05 AM »

Generous of spirit, as ever. Thanks! 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Audio moderator required ...

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 04, 2010, 10:43 PM »

Is this any use (Vista+)

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General Software Discussion / Re: What's a good wardrobe management software?

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 04, 2010, 07:29 PM »

You're welcome to use my Balloon Co-coordinator.
Normally there'd be a fee but for you...

   

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Release: Bestimate

« Last post by cranioscopical on January 04, 2010, 06:49 PM »

Hi Skwire

I'd like to use this to track a few recurring tasks.
My principal measurement unit is hours.
The items I'd like to monitor can run from a couple of hours to a few days.
At the low end of that range, 10, 15, or 37 minutes can be significant.
I can't enter a decimal into the fields for predicted/actual values.
Rather than a quick mental conversion to minutes (requires thinking ) would you consider allowing decimal entries?

(I hope this hasn't been discussed and rejected elsewhere.)