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I usually miss these milestones, but had to edit this one:
(see attachment in previous post)-Darwin (November 17, 2010, 12:15 PM)
I just tried it and went back to the old version. When I close the window of v14, the process keeps running on the background and I need to manually kill it using the regular windows explorer. (Using 64-bit Windows 7 here.) My older version doesn't have that problem.
Once they fix that issue, I'll look into getting it again, since it's my favorite tool of them all.-worstje (November 17, 2010, 06:25 AM)
Now, even if the "lower" CPU weren't faster in the majority of tasks, I'd still recommend more RAM, especially if you're getting Win7. While Win7 doesn't seem to require as much RAM as Vista, it still runs better with 4GB than 2GB. Combine that with the fact that the first option is cheaper, has more HD space, and a memory card reader (dunno if it's important for you but I won't buy a laptop without one), and I think the choice is clear.I thought so too - and it arrived last week-JavaJones (November 16, 2010, 09:26 PM)
Here's an interesting one:
CrashPlan
I came across it here (a not very in depth review, in the Imaging Resource newsletter)
~ Basic backup software is free
~ Plus ('+') software is $60Why should I buy CrashPlan+?
Purchase CrashPlan+ if:
* You are a business. The free version of CrashPlan is for personal use only.
* You need customer support. CrashPlan+ users receive email and phone support.
* You want to restore files from the web. CrashPlan+ users can restore their files over the web when combined with CrashPlan Central (purchased separately).
* You want continuous, real-time backup. The free version of CrashPlan backs up daily.
* You like being super secure. The free version of CrashPlan is plenty secure but for enhanced security, CrashPlan+ uses 448bit encryption.
* You want to be ad free! There are no ads in CrashPlan+
you can figure out from that the disadvantages of the basic software... Compare here.
In review linked above, they say it needs 500MB memory for continuous protection (!)
It's one of those watch your files in the background apps
It does partial file updates
The online backup costs $54/year/individual, unlimited backup (that sounds good!)
Again in the review they say they'll send you a 1TB drive to do your first backup if you have over 100GB to backup [edit]-I didnt see that advertised on their site, presumably only in the US-[/edit]-tomos (February 13, 2010, 01:49 AM)
Seeing the topic The Story of Stuff brought to mind a TV series I saw a couple of years ago:-4wd (November 15, 2010, 06:37 AM)
that (donationcoder) link upsets Firefox - presumably because it's https (why make a dc link https?):
"The security certificate is not trusted because it is self signed"-tomos (November 15, 2010, 07:34 AM)
Are you saying you don't trust us here?-4wd (November 15, 2010, 05:07 PM)
I know I can trust here
I was just thinking. If it really costs so much less, then why aren't there "mining" companies that are mining garbage dumps? It MUST be more profitable to pull out metal from there rather than from tonnes of ore.-Renegade (November 15, 2010, 01:35 PM)
ran it through a sorting facility that separated metal from glass, paper, rubber, etc. automatically. Now that to me sounds like a simple, economical and complete solution--Stoic Joker (November 15, 2010, 11:57 AM)
I think thats a typo on his behalf, simply removing said (s) resolves the problem.-Stephen66515 (November 15, 2010, 09:46 AM)
Seeing the topic The Story of Stuff brought to mind a TV series I saw a couple of years ago:-4wd (November 15, 2010, 06:37 AM)
SpoilerThis Connection is Untrusted
You have asked Firefox to connect
securely to www.donationcoder.com, but we can't confirm that your connection is secure.
Normally, when you try to connect securely,
sites will present trusted identification to prove that you are
going to the right place. However, this site's identity can't be verified.
What Should I Do?
If you usually connect to
this site without problems, this error could mean that someone is
trying to impersonate the site, and you shouldn't continue.
Technical Details
www.donationcoder.com uses an invalid security certificate.
The certificate is not trusted because it is self signed.
The certificate is only valid for donationcoder.com.
(Error code: sec_error_untrusted_issuer)
I Understand the Risks
If you understand what's going on, you
can tell Firefox to start trusting this site's identification.
Even if you trust the site, this error could mean that someone is
tampering with your connection.
Don't add an exception unless
you know there's a good reason why this site doesn't use trusted identification.
None of this means it's not worth doing the right thing, doing your part, trying to make a difference!
- Oshyan-JavaJones (November 15, 2010, 02:55 AM)
Please refrain from double/tripple posting in the future-Stephen66515 (November 12, 2010, 09:18 PM)
What do you think the coolest iPad Apps are? Post here!-andykeating (November 12, 2010, 03:15 AM)
In "Compare Current File with Previous File", what does "Previous" mean? Does that mean I first click a file, then click a second, and the first I clicked becomes the "previous". Or does it mean the file that appears in the list above the selection?-CWuestefeld (November 11, 2010, 11:28 AM)
Compare (Submenu)
Compare Current File with Previous File
Allows you to determine whether the currently selected file is same or different from the previously selected file. The files need not be in same folder. A file is "selected" once it is displayed on Info Panel and Status Bar.
Logic & Remarks: See next paragraph.
Shortcut: Ctrl+KmoreCompare Current File with File in Clipboard
Sort of a "Quick Compare" that allows you to check whether the currently selected file is same or different from the file currently on clipboard.
Steps
(1) Copy one file to the clipboard. Normal file copy (Ctrl+C), or copy of file name (Ctrl+P), both works. Copying of the file's contents will not work.
(2) Select another file in the file list.
(3) Now these two files can be compared using the Compare ... command.
Logic
First the file sizes are compared. If they are identical, the contents themselves are compared. The result is simply a "same" or "different" without any further information. If you need more details use a specialized comparison application (which can easily be automated from XY using UDCs or Scripting).
Remarks
For comparisons of files larger 1 MB you get a progress indication and a break chance by ESC.
Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+K
Compare Current File on Both Panes
Checks whether the currently focused file is same or different from the file currently focused on the other pane.
Logic & Remarks: see previous paragraph.
Shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+K
Isn't it just something that has slipped through the net. The page/book can't be available now, surely?-nudone (November 11, 2010, 08:21 AM)
Hmm... maybe I should just try to learn proper English?-Curt (November 11, 2010, 05:14 AM)
Build 60
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* Auspex now cooperates with those naughty apps that use the Windows key as a global hotkey modifier-timns (November 08, 2010, 09:26 PM)
I'm happy - I couldnt get used to the new key I was using for GridMove ....
