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Living Room / XKCD makes online ratings easy to understand
« Last post by Josh on August 21, 2012, 11:31 PM »
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General Software Discussion / Re: VLC - Is it worth it still?
« Last post by Josh on August 21, 2012, 12:19 AM »
Oh DoCo mastermind, I call to you!
-Josh (August 20, 2012, 09:44 PM)

Don't think I qualify for that particular designation, but this sounds like a question of practicality/applicability/if it ain't broke.  If VLC still does what you want it to do, keep it.  If it doesn't, then hopefully the audio folk here can point out the least painful alternative.
-barney (August 20, 2012, 10:25 PM)

I should have said "DoCo hive mind", but hey, live and learn...

Anyways, I have been burned, fairly recently and on several occasions, in instances where the "Use system codecs" option did not work or was not retained after being set. This resulted in issues where VLC would display a directx video window or would simply present with playback problems (pixilation, choppiness, etc) when using the built-in codecs.

This is my reason for considering a change in operationg procedures.
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General Software Discussion / VLC - Is it worth it still?
« Last post by Josh on August 20, 2012, 09:44 PM »
OK, here is my inquiry to the DoCo void.

VLC is a great little media player that can play most formats out of the box without the need for codec packs. However, for systems where codecs can be loaded, is it better to go with a different player and use one of the codec packs like K-Lite?

I used to be a die-hard winamp fan (video and audio), but moved to VLC after I was burned by codec issues back in the early 2000s.

What do you think? Is VLC still as valuable as it once was? I know that when I have tried to set it to "use system codecs when available", the setting never gets saved. This occurs on fresh installs, fresh OS installs, and in a virtualized environment. Hence, my question as to whether or not it would just be better to install a single codec pack and be done with it.

Oh DoCo mastermind, I call to you!
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Living Room / Re: Coffee Mug or when Plastic is done right!
« Last post by Josh on August 20, 2012, 07:48 PM »
Hmmm, Perhaps we should get DoCo to sponsor a coffee mug of this fashion!
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Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]
« Last post by Josh on August 20, 2012, 11:42 AM »
^  ;D ^ :Thmbsup:
-Stoic Joker (August 20, 2012, 11:42 AM)

+1!!
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Living Room / Go dark for IE - October 26, 2012
« Last post by Josh on August 18, 2012, 04:15 PM »
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The Mission
Old browsers hurt the web! They don't understand modern technologies, lack features, they're buggy, have security holes and prevent you from seeing the web the way it should be seen. Imagine if everyone didn't upgrade their TV or computer? It would mean all the great enhancements like HD, DVD's etc would all go to waste. Imagine what you'd be missing out on!

Using IE8 and below makes the web less than what it is. Potentially holding back the web!

The Plan
Our plan: To get websites to go dark on October 26, 2012 to users of Internet Explorer below version 9.
Go Dark For IE
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DC Gamer Club / Re: Humble Bundle 3 for Android Live
« Last post by Josh on August 17, 2012, 05:42 PM »
I have a spare key for the PC steam version of these games in this bundle (I used the android key). First come, first served. Come and get it!!
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General Software Discussion / Re: Help me understand Virtual Machine [VMWare]
« Last post by Josh on August 17, 2012, 09:50 AM »
The question is do you plan to use the tool for more than a single machine? If not, then you do not need more than VMware player.
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General Software Discussion / Re: Help me understand Virtual Machine [VMWare]
« Last post by Josh on August 17, 2012, 09:19 AM »
1) I suspect ideally an empty partition would be good for the virtual machine(s) - but dont know.
2) I presume it will create a virtual drive anyway?
3) if yes to #2: can it create virtual partitions on the virtual drive?
4) if yes to #3: can files on virtual partitions be accessed from outside the virtual OS?
5) within the virtual OS, will I be able to access and modify files from the "real" machine i.e. outside of the virtual machine
-tomos (August 17, 2012, 09:11 AM)

1. You can use an empty partition on tools like VMware workstation. The player is limited to a virtual drive which is created when you create a new player image. Workstation can use a physical partition or other disk.
2. Yes, you will be prompted to create a virtual drive on VM creation.
3. Yes, you can partition the virtual drive just like a normal disk.
4. Yes, if you enable sharing within VMware
5. Again, you have to enable sharing which is done once you install the VMware tools.

VMware workstation provides greater flexibility and control over the VM. Player images are restricted to certain types of virtual hardware and settings. Workstation is designed for a more full-fledged image and setup a "virtual network" on the host system. Workstation is designed when you don't have a VMware VSphere server to play with.
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Living Room / Re: Wikileaks - Julian Assange Granted Asylum by Ecuador
« Last post by Josh on August 16, 2012, 04:45 PM »
I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.
-f0dder (August 16, 2012, 04:34 PM)

But...They mostly come at night....mostly!
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Living Room / Re: Typing Speed Competition!
« Last post by Josh on August 12, 2012, 03:09 PM »
I think I'm still the leading WPM without any errors  :D
-kyrathaba (August 11, 2012, 01:12 PM)

I only mis-typed the one word because mouser failed to believe that I could type faster than he. Your challenge has been accepted!
-Josh (August 11, 2012, 02:34 PM)

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Challenge defeated!
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Living Room / Re: Typing Speed Competition!
« Last post by Josh on August 11, 2012, 02:34 PM »
I think I'm still the leading WPM without any errors  :D
-kyrathaba (August 11, 2012, 01:12 PM)

I only mis-typed the one word because mouser failed to believe that I could type faster than he. Your challenge has been accepted!
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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows Updates has hosed my system... Help!
« Last post by Josh on August 11, 2012, 09:28 AM »
Boot into safe mode with command prompt and run sfc /scannow
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General Software Discussion / Re: Request for help finding an old DC forum post
« Last post by Josh on August 10, 2012, 08:50 PM »
https://www.donation...ex.php?topic=11027.0
???
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Living Room / Re: It's Official: Many DC'ers Are Psychopaths~! :P
« Last post by Josh on August 08, 2012, 10:30 AM »
You say psychopath like it's a bad thing.....
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Living Room / Re: Typing Speed Competition!
« Last post by Josh on August 06, 2012, 05:38 PM »
It's a very fancy one. The Dell Standard Laptop Keyboard.
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Living Room / Re: Typing Speed Competition!
« Last post by Josh on August 06, 2012, 03:48 PM »
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Mistyped soon with mouser, just to prove it's me :)
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Living Room / Re: Typing Speed Competition!
« Last post by Josh on August 05, 2012, 07:41 PM »
(see attachment in previous post)
-kyrathaba (August 05, 2012, 07:40 PM)

Haha!
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Living Room / Re: Typing Speed Competition!
« Last post by Josh on August 05, 2012, 05:40 PM »
And now, from my wife!

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Living Room / Re: Typing Speed Competition!
« Last post by Josh on August 05, 2012, 03:33 PM »
And my results...

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Ad Muncher - half off
« Last post by Josh on July 25, 2012, 09:59 PM »
Yeah - they claim that they're working on this, but nothing so far.

Jim
-J-Mac (July 25, 2012, 08:32 AM)

You mean like HTTP 1.1, GZIP, REGEX, Per Site Filtering, USB Portability, Per-site statistics, and many other features?
-Josh (July 25, 2012, 12:00 PM)

Nope - I mean like just what I said.

Jim
-J-Mac (July 25, 2012, 09:32 PM)

I realize this...just saying...they've promised lots of things over the years....
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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Ad Muncher - half off
« Last post by Josh on July 25, 2012, 12:00 PM »
Yeah - they claim that they're working on this, but nothing so far.

Jim
-J-Mac (July 25, 2012, 08:32 AM)

You mean like HTTP 1.1, GZIP, REGEX, Per Site Filtering, USB Portability, Per-site statistics, and many other features?
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Living Room / Re: 'Dark Knight Rises' shooting: Three heroes died in Aurora
« Last post by Josh on July 24, 2012, 10:56 AM »
Not to take away anything from what happened, or the trauma this guy encountered, but a survivor is suing the shooter's doctor, the movie theater, and warner brothers. Warner is being sued for "dramatizing violence".

http://www.businessi...ises-shooting-2012-7
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General Software Discussion / Re: Firefox 14.01
« Last post by Josh on July 22, 2012, 05:03 PM »
I've heard of the "Fx" abbreviation only ONCE before this thread. Every person I talk to on IRC, web forums, in person, etc. refer to firefox as either firefox or FF. Mozilla can call it what they want, but the true abbreviation is what the masses use.
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Living Room / Re: PowerPwn: Power strip by day, Hacking device by night!
« Last post by Josh on July 22, 2012, 08:28 AM »
It runs debian 6, as is mentioned at the source ;-)
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