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We've had hundreds of pre-registrations, by the way. I expect hundreds more to show up at the door. Next week, I hope to share their experiences and encounters with the rest of y'all; I won't have much time to create fresh content after I return. By then, perhaps Wil's site will have returned from the dead. Though, I'm sure dream.in.code won't be resurrected for a while. What happened in both cases? Gnomed beyond belief. You gotta remember: it costs money to run a site, whether its not-for-profit or... not. Cathie from Amused.com faced those facts the other day when her parent company shut her down. She'll be back soon with SillyGirl, though. Who got the last laugh?
Not me. Hell just froze over. They're making me get an AOL account at work. Since there are millions of America Online users out there, one of my producers thought it'd be wise for me to get to know the client. Within five minutes of signing up, my IQ dropped 27 points AND I STARTED TYPING IN ALL CAPS. COINCIDENCE? I THINK NOT. Ah, not to say that I'm prejudiced, but with the insane amount of e-mail that I get from people on a regular basis, you'd be surprised as just how precise that statement is. Don't get me wrong; I love everybody. It's just that old battles die hard. For a while it was OS/2 vs Windows; then it was Mac vs Windows; now it's Linux vs Windows. It's always been AOL vs the rest of the Internet. I promise not to use my spell checker. I promise.
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The new and improved (lemony fresh) Chris Pirillo Show went off without a hitch this evening. Instead of taking calls, we took e-mails and instant messages. We received this one from Jennifer immediately following the live broadcast: "Kelsey was so excited to hear her letter on the radio, I had a hard time getting her to bed. Its 9:30 and she's still trying to settle down. THX! She'll be fun to get up in the morning. Perhaps a shot of coffee in her cereal?" Most of the two hours was spent talking about Gnomedex, but I was thrilled to have been able to answer some tech questions, too. In a matter of weeks, I hope to have a San Francisco studio and a live audio stream.
Chris Pirillo
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JR Screen Ruler v1.2 [93k] W9x/2k FREE
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{Calculate distances} Let's say you're making a Web page and you want to measure the width of a couple of images to make sure they'll fit. Since the easiest way to measure something is with some kind of measuring tool, I dug up this desktop ruler. The virtual measuring stick "can display pixels, inches, picas or centimeters." You can also shorten (or lengthen) the ruler to fit your resolution. As a side note, I wouldn't count on any other unit but the pixel when it comes to coordinating what's sitting on your screen. Inches and centimeters may work in the analog world, but this is something completely different.
AI RoboForm v3.9.89 [652k] W9x/2k FREE
http://www.roboform.com/dist/AiRoboForm.exe
http://www.roboform.com/
http://screenshot.lockergnome.com/roboform.png
{Insert data instantly} How many different Web forms have you filled out? One too many? I tell ya, it can be a real chore -- having to retype all that common contact information over and over again. Luckily, I found this add-in that attaches to Internet Explorer (version 4.0 or later); it makes filling out fields for credit cards, banking, and online shopping a snap. The RoboForm will also save (and assist in managing) your passwords. manage those passwords. The toolbar sits beneath the Address bar, and its appearance can be changed to your liking. Its bite is less painful than the Gator's.
GnomeSYSTEM |
floppyfw Diskette Firewall
"floppyfw is a static router with the firewall-capabilities in Linux. Although it is called a firewall it does not have all the functionality we are expecting from a firewall of today. It is basically a Screening router or Packet filtering firewall (although many firewalls sold today are just this). Features IP- masquerading (Network Address Translation) and port forwarding. Requires only a 386sx (or better) with two network interface cards, a 1.44MB floppy drive, and 8 MB of RAM. It can be used for DHCP servers, editors, PPP, VPN and whatever comes up."
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Free Microsoft Office Substitute (Software)
Scribbled by Aaron Frampton
This is definitely a program suite that you must check out. In a nutshell, the 602Pro PC Suite 2000 can provide budget-conscious people with a low-cost solution to document creation. How low? How does zero sound? I'm amazed that this company gives it away. Why spend $200 (or more) for Microsoft Office, when you can do the same things with this thing. Granted, some add-on features - such as the Print Pack and the Plus Pack - will cost something, but if you don't need them (and you probably won't), then you don't have to buy them. Even if you did, they cost far less than if you bought the... alternative. The 602Pro Suite includes a Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Photo Editor, and WordArt program, with possibly more that I haven't gotten around to test. This fourteen- megabyte package is well worth the time it takes to download. Did I mention that it's compatible with Word and Excel documents? What are you doing still reading this? Download it and judge for yourself. Definitely a site that's ready to be Gnomed!
[Soapbox submissions reflect the opinions of the scribbling author, not necessarily those of Lockergnome]
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Comparison of Linux Distributions
{Linux info page} Alternative operating systems are pretty cool. What? Listen, this is a Windows newsletter -- not necessarily an anti-Linux one. My expertise may lie with Microsoft's OSes, but I know a good platform when I see one. The problem? There are tons of distributions out there, which causes difficulty in determining which one to use on your PC. Dangit. While I untie my tongue due to this aching alliteration, let me tell you that this site is the place to get the skinny on all of the Linux flavors. You'll get links to Web sites, pricing information, and anything else you need to know. Tux makes a better mascot than that... four-part flag thing.
BlastBall
{Play a new ball} Pee-Wee sports are a good way to introduce kids to a particular game. Ya know, like T-ball or Bumper Bowling? Well, a Des Moines (Iowa) native developed a way to get young kids interested in baseball. First of all, get rid of all but ONE base -- and use the familiar tee. Those who aren't quite old enough to run with the big kids can still participate and use all the skills needed to play a regular game (hitting, catching, fielding, etc). "It allows for more touches and constant action for young people's short attention spans." Your neighborhood playground may never be the same.
GnomeTIP |
The MRU is not a Star Trek battle tactic -- it's a "Most Recently Used" list. Usually, it's good to have one. That way, you can open the "X" most recently used files from within the program. Like Word, for example. See how the File menu lists the last four edited documents? Isn't that convenient? Yeah, well... what happens when you've got something in there that you don't want anybody else to know about. Or, what if you don't want anybody to know what you've been working on lately? In Word, select Tools | Options | General. Then, take the checkmark out of the "Recently used file list" field. Follow the same procedure for Excel and PowerPoint. Your Office tracks will now be covered. Now, let's say your wife doesn't want you to use Netmeeting -- but you're strangely addicted to it. The app has an MRU list of IP addresses, so you'd better empty it when she's not looking. Flail to the Registry and navigate to this key: HKEY_USERS \ [Long Number String] \ Software \ Microsoft \ Conferencing \ UI \ CallMRU. Delete each "AddrX" value. Then, double-click on "Count" change it to "00 00 00 00" (sans quotes).
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