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Re: If you could let it all go

Posted on 2014-07-03, 14:29

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With the exception of one or two things, yes if I could get back the money I've spent over the last 25 years on PC junk I would. I'm sure that it's way more than I want to think about, and if I had invested it properly (say by dropping it all on Apple stock in 1997) I probably wouldn't have any …

Re: What does this dream mean?

Posted on 2014-07-02, 14:37

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Yeah, definitely watch the Louis CK clip. I really don't know what other advice I could offer at this point. I know there are resources out there for people with little or no means to pay, they are just hard to find. I think Lifehacker had an article about that very thing a few weeks ago, I would …

Re: Just got a DX/4-100!

Posted on 2014-07-02, 05:29

I would also recommend staying away from PC Chips, or anything with fake cache. I think they are still in business, but to this day I won't buy anything from them due to the reputation they earned back then. VLB/PCI combo will probably not be as good as all one or the other. I would say just pick …

Re: What does this dream mean?

Posted on 2014-07-02, 01:19

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Sorry, could have sworn you said Norway at some point, probably should have double-checked. Yes, in the US it is tougher, maybe you can find someone that does pro-bono therapy or counseling? I don't know if you have any religious beliefs, but priests/pastors/rabbis etc often have some type of …

Re: What does this dream mean?

Posted on 2014-07-01, 15:34

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Well since this thread can't get any more off topic, I figure I will throw my two cents in for Draconihil. I battle with depression on a daily basis. Some days are better than others. I am lightyears beyond where I was in my 20s but still feel like my life is a mess. Things that have helped: …

Re: Anyone have bad luck with Linux?

Posted on 2014-06-30, 22:35

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Most of the population is pretty reliant on Linux and don't even know it. It's likely on their phone, maybe a tablet, possibly running in their home internet hardware, runs a large percentage of the internet, etc. It is most definitely a highly useful OS for many situations. The Linux desktop is …

Re: "Halt and Catch Fire" - AMC - starting June 1

Posted on 2014-06-30, 18:16

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Again, Colossal Cave Adventure was a little before my time, my only experience with any game by the name Adventure was the Atari game and then Coleco's "Venture" (which I think was supposed to be an Adventure clone?). But yeah, probably should have hit the Wiki page first.

Re: Anyone have bad luck with Linux?

Posted on 2014-06-30, 14:35

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Linux used to be a royal pain in the ass about 15-20 years ago. With some of the friendlier distributions like Mint or Ubuntu, unless you have some pressing need for Windows apps, Linux will do you nicely. I keep a live version on a flash drive for emergencies. While I don't think there will be a …

Re: What is your age?

Posted on 2014-06-30, 04:43

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Too old. I am on the verge of no longer being a coveted demographic. Not that I particularly care about that, but it would be nice to have the knees of an 18 or 25 year old again.

Re: "Halt and Catch Fire" - AMC - starting June 1

Posted on 2014-06-30, 04:05

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Well I am really, really liking Halt and Catch Fire. We've got a Woz clone, Cammie is becoming a very interesting character, and I am looking forward to seeing where this goes. Also, they reference Adventure in the episode title and also show them playing it. Based on their description, It sounds …

Re: Wolfenstein: The New Order - planning to purchase?

Posted on 2014-06-29, 03:17

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Well guys/gals: Wolfenstein: New Order is currently on sale for $29.99. So if you want it, now is a great time to get it. If I had known it was going to go on sale this soon I might have waited :( But if you were on the fence about it, go take advantage of the deal while you can, I think it's only …

Re: The Death Throes of Radio Shack

Posted on 2014-06-25, 17:28

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Jorpho wrote: Clearly "Radio Shack" in Canada has always been very different from what it is like where you are. I think it is safe to say that is an accurate assumption. Maybe I will take a road trip across the border if I ever get sent to NYC for work.

Re: The Death Throes of Radio Shack

Posted on 2014-06-25, 15:49

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"Radio Shack" as a brand name has been long since dead in Canada due to some legal obscurities. All of our Radio Shack stores have been known as "The Source" for years now. :P There are way, way too many of them and I am surprised there hasn't been a huge die-off yet. In the meantime it makes it …

Re: "Halt and Catch Fire" - AMC - starting June 1

Posted on 2014-06-23, 19:44

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I think this is loosely based on Compaq reverse-engineering IBM's bios and then building their suitcase PC. But I may be mistaken. In any case, you could argue it doesn't have a happy ending, since didn't HP acquire Compaq at some point? HP is still around but not quite the innovator they were in …

The Death Throes of Radio Shack

Posted on 2014-06-22, 18:39

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So I read on the interweb somewhere today that Radio Shack is hovering around $1 a share and is close to being delisted from the stock exchange. Anyone have fond memories of Radio Shack before they went into the crapper? Is there any hope of them turning things around, or is this the end? My family …

Re: "Halt and Catch Fire" - AMC - starting June 1

Posted on 2014-06-20, 18:44

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Well they have to keep the drama: Playboy with emotional and physical scars that makes out with employee and makes out with others to get what he wants. (Not sure if he's bi or just really wants to succeed). Punk rock programmer chick that makes out with boss Proficient engineer performing day job …

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