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I have to agree with Groltz on this one. I had not tried the game until he recommended it during our visit out in Seattle, but man, it is a slick game interface. You can fine tune just about anything you want in the game. I'd like to see this flexibility incorporated in other games.

I agree with you on S-video being better. However, I am currently running a system with an output to my not-fancy-at-all Panasonic television via RCA. It actually is quite readable. I'm using an older model RageII PCI Video Out card. I've adjusted some things (made my default text bigger...

Yes, we like Webmin. Webmin is good... :D

I just installed this application on my Mandrake box. It acts like Windows Network Neighborhood. Up to this point, I was able to see and access my Linux machines via Windows, but not vice-versa. Now, LinNeighborhood lets me access my Windows boxes from my Linux boxes. Pretty cool! You can...

Here's a non-invasive solution, albeit a bit pricey.

Not sure if anyone has seen this at Extreme Overclocking, but it's an interesting article on building a diskless server farm for Folding@Home. Looks like a pretty sweet setup! Read it here

MSN Messenger...or Viagra :o :D Sorry, couldn't resist!

:oops: Hmmm...could be--I'm running 8.0 and picked up the wallpaper somewhere else.

Blake- No input on resolving the problem--but I have an ATI Rage Fury Pro running in Mandrake. No compatability problems to speak of. BTW--nice screen (I think I'm using the same wallpaper).

Happy New Year to all! Heh--that reminds me of a joke we have down here in Tennessee. They say that the toothbrush was invented in Dalton, Georgia. Otherwise it would be called the "teethbrush." Okay, I didn't say that it was a funny joke! :)

BTW--an interesting bit of information: The actor that played Gollum/did his voice shot all of the scenes with Frodo and Sam, and then did all of the scenes again in the studio for the CG animation. He was truly dedicated to his role, especially considering we never actually see his face in...

I would have to echo both Mercutio and Cliptin's comments. This is an incredibly well-done tale, and it does evoke incredible ranges of emotions in the viewer. This is, to me, the mark of an excellent movie--the ability to make you feel the story. I watched a documentary on the making of...

Here's an interesting piece of software--sort of a media center, it allows you to organize your music, watch TV, record TV, DVDs, play CDs, etc. The interface looks similar to TiVo. I pieced together a machine and connected it to my entertainment center, using ShowShifter to play audio...

I'm with P5. Functional is better. I have a large 1940s-era oak military desk that belonged to my grandfather. It's huge! I have space for two monitors, keyboard, mouse, and still plenty of desk space for paperwork. There are also sidedesks that slide out on both sides of the...

Echoing your post, Tannin, I have to say that my Christmas was quite enjoyable as well. My family does Christmas gifts, but we never make a big deal of it. As Christians, Christmas means the celebration of a significant event, the birth of Christ. But you are quite right, Easter is, in the...

Hehe...very funny :)

I like some of the more traditional Christmas music (e.g. Silent Night, Drummer Boy) but I was subject to "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" today on-hold, and it was quite annoying to me. There is a version of "Mr. Grinch" by Sixpence None The Richer that I like. The rest stink, stank...

Ah, but he was on his best behavior :) I've seen Cliptin eat cold beans out of a can with his fingers, drink packets of ketchup, and mix hot chocolate in with oatmeal to thicken it up. Yes, Cliptin has many, many sides :) Sorry, Cliptin, just had to set the record straight. And, also for the...

Cliptin and I met Groltz in Seattle, and it was a very enjoyable experience. We all chatted like we had known each other for years (well, Cliptin and I HAVE known each other for years, but you know what I mean). It would be big fun if we could all get together at some point, although given our...

Sorry, Clocker, I didn't know. A thousand pardons. :oops:

Heh...no doubt. I got my package from Clocker today--a tank couldn't have destroyed that box! Thanks for the diligent packing, Kevin, everything was completely intact.

I opted for the "cable from router, down the stairs into the family room" option. Why? 1) I rent my place, so cutting up drywall is not very practical 2) Faster connection 3) Less expensive 4) Much faster connection 5) I can simply unplug and hide the wires when not needed It works. I...

www.dozer.com is not me! Bonehead!

Anybody have any experience with HomePlug networking? I found some good prices on the hardware, and I've read some reviews, but I wondered how well this technology works. I'm not looking for a speed demon--it's supposed to run at 14 Kbs--just a reliable connection to my upstairs computers...

Yeah, I guess it is pretty slow to run Photoshop :) Oh, well, just a thought. Maybe you can find a sucke...uh, I mean a person to sell it to on Ebay. :)

Uhhh, I might take it if YOU paid ME :) Seriously, maybe you could donate it to a school or something?

Dozer sits down in the corner and pouts out of jealousy. :blue:

At a local joint here in Chattanooga, the Mellow Mushroom, you can get a pesto pizza, which indeed uses the classic pesto recipe. It is quite tasty, probably my second favorite type of pizza (after Hawaiian). Yes, Cliptin and I are more alike than I like to admit :)

Venison bratwurst is one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten. My dad has a friend in Northern Wisconsin who gets several deer each season and has it made by a local butcher. My mouth is watering just thinking about it... The best single topping: cheese. I love plain cheese pizza, with...

Sorry, I read your PM before I saw your post. Paypal is great.

I should say, me pay for shipping.

Is $25 plus pay for shipping fair?

Kudos, Doug. The new link works well and looks very nice. If someone can't find the forum now, they have issues that we can't help them with :)

No doubt about the patience part. But half of the joy of these projects is the challenge. I don't want the project to come off looking amateurish, so slow and steady is my plan :) I'll maybe try to post periodically with the progress.

I posted a link to a site detailing a linux-powered mp3 car system several weeks ago. This sparked my interest in designing and building a similar system that incorporates GPS navigation, mp3 playback, and various other vehicle functions to install in my Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have most of the...

UB...reminds me of one of my favorite movie quotes from none other than Uncle Buck: "Buck Russell, Molely Russell's wart."

Just get some Depends undergarments and a portable fridge and you'll never have to leave the couch!

Doug, My guess is that the crack was left for the concrete to expand/contract. Silicone sealant being a flexible material, it should not hurt to fill in the crack. And I would say your assessment of the flamability issue is correct--I don't think that area of the heater is going to exceed 400...

My real name is Bill, and I'm referred to by that name in most professional/family circles. But my circle of friends refer to me by my hard-earned nickname, Dozer. Dozer is a nickname bestowed on me because of my size, and my tendency to plow through things (woods, water, and anything else in...

Don't worry, Tea. You'll understand one day :)

Just a joke, Tea--here's another: In the back woods of Tennessee, a redneck's wife went into labor in the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. Since there was no electricity, the doctor handed the father-to-be a lantern and said, "Here you hold this...

Important: Don't peek at the picture until you have read the following: A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage. A blonde came in and asked for a seven-hundred-ten. We all looked at each other and another customer asked, "What is a seven-hundred-ten?" She replied...

The term here is "stagecoach bandits" or similarly, "train bandits."

I think this is specifcally what I laugh at/irritates me. Most of these individuals are not racing their cars. Like you, I enjoyed seeing the nice cars from The Fast and the Furious. But most of the cars (with a few exceptions) that I see are more like The Slow and the Ridiculous. :) And I...

Tea - You are correct--we as humans have become slaves to the almighty wristwatch. The happiest and well-adjusted of our race are the ones who manage to balance this time, to break out of their mundane schedules, to make time for family, for friends, for recreation, for nature. For me, it...

These cars incite a mixture of laughter and rage in me, personally. What's the point of spending hundreds of dollars to soup up, of all things, a Civic. Don't get me wrong, a Civic is a decent car in its own rite, but it becomes something completely different when the wings, fart pipes, etc...

No doubt in my mind, this guy has some SERIOUS issues! It is a creative new use for a Jeep, though :)

Hmmmm... I'm a little late, but I'll post my two-cents worth on Dell. I've had four Dells. I have no gripes against the machines for basic use and when someone recommends an online retailer, I will usually refer them to Dell. However, for more extensive expansion/specialized computing, you...

Thanks for all of the input. I disabled the synchro service, so we'll see if that helps. In answer to Buck's question, this system is networked with one other Linux box through a DI-704 Firewall/Router. The Linux box is keeping perfect time.

My taskbar clock keeps losing time. It started about a week ago, and was fine prior to that. I'm running an Athlon XP 1800 system/Windows XP. I have taken the following steps to try and correct the problem: 1. Reboot - same problem 2. Virus Scan - clean 3. CMOS battery - okay (system is on...