# talk **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/34.md?page=542 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 543 --- ## [Dell laptop explodes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dell-laptop-explodes/191569)
**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dell-laptop-explodes/191569 "2006-06-21T13:07:06Z")
I wonder what model was this laptop and if its a manufacturing problem if so Dell is gonna have to make a recall :-/ http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=32550 --- ## [Cancel an Automatic Update (XP)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cancel-an-automatic-update-xp/191560)
**Author:** [@insaniak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/insaniak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cancel-an-automatic-update-xp/191560 "2006-06-21T09:52:51Z")
Installed FP9 the other day no probs... Microsoft now wants to install a Flash player security update (KB913433) for me, how kind, however it always says it fails to install every time it tries - im guessing because I sw… --- ## [Windows Live Messenger 8 keeps resetting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-messenger-8-keeps-resetting/191557)
**Author:** [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-messenger-8-keeps-resetting/191557 "2006-06-21T09:51:30Z")
Anyone else's WLM 8 keeps resetting? My personal message and display picture keeps reverting everytime I sign out, even when I do a proper sign out (ie. not just shutting down without first signing out). I've already t… --- ## [Windows Live Messenger 8 Released](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-messenger-8-released/191547)
**Author:** [@B3NKobe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B3NKobe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-messenger-8-released/191547 "2006-06-21T06:50:49Z")
Microsoft on Monday rolled out the final version of Windows Live Messenger to 240 million users, marking the official launch of its Windows Live family of services. New features include built-in calling and shared folde… --- ## [Windows Live Messenger 8 - Customization](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-messenger-8-customization/191546)
**Author:** [@B3NKobe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B3NKobe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-messenger-8-customization/191546 "2006-06-21T06:36:01Z")
With the 'Official' release of \[Windows Live Messenger 8 (\[URL="http://www.betanews.com/article/Windows\_Live\_Messenger\_Launches/1150751158"\]Beta News Official Release Article Here\](http://get.live.com/messenger/overview)… --- ## [Redesign Comp](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/redesign-comp/191539)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/redesign-comp/191539 "2006-06-21T05:44:41Z")
Well, I don't want to go to far this time without having y'all check my idea. So far, I've got two complaints: \[list\]\[\*\]It's very faint on some monitors \[\*\]Temp doesn't like the pink… :h:\[/list\] \[image\] Please pr… --- ## [Tokyo advertising firm site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tokyo-advertising-firm-site/191530)
**Author:** [@doctor\_funk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/doctor_funk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tokyo-advertising-firm-site/191530 "2006-06-21T05:19:49Z")
If anyone has a chance, can you please check out the "portfolio" section of my site and see if it works? None of the PCs in my office can view it, only the Macs can view it. I've gone over it a million times with two exc… --- ## [Microsoft Previews Windows for Robots](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-previews-windows-for-robots/191529)
**Author:** [@pablosci](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pablosci)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-previews-windows-for-robots/191529 "2006-06-21T05:15:52Z")
Microsoft released a preview of a new Windows-based platform Tuesday that would allow for the easy development of robotics applications in academic, hobbyist and commercial environments. Called the Microsoft Robotics St… --- ## [I (and others) Had Dinner at Bill Gates's House!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-and-others-had-dinner-at-bill-gatess-house/191528)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-and-others-had-dinner-at-bill-gatess-house/191528 "2006-06-21T05:02:51Z")
Every year, MS interns who will be graduating the following year are invited to Bill Gates' house for dinner. So, I fit that category, and today, I and about 90 others went to his house. Overall, his home is amazing. It … --- ## [Poll: Do what voip app do you use?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/poll-do-what-voip-app-do-you-use/191521)
**Author:** [@BS1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BS1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/poll-do-what-voip-app-do-you-use/191521 "2006-06-21T04:01:46Z")
Tell u s what do yall use for VOIP \[smile\] --- ## [Poll: Who uses Skype](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/poll-who-uses-skype/191519)
**Author:** [@BS1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BS1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/poll-who-uses-skype/191519 "2006-06-21T03:59:39Z")
1 Skype 2 Gizmo Project 3 Other VOIP Application or service ( Example: Vondage) I would put this as a poll but no one told me how to!:-/ --- ## [Poll: How many of you use skype?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/poll-how-many-of-you-use-skype/191515)
**Author:** [@BS1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BS1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/poll-how-many-of-you-use-skype/191515 "2006-06-21T03:27:14Z")
How many of you use skype? If you dont, just say you dont, or if you use some other voip application say the namme of the application (Example Gizmo Project) ~Cybercode --- ## [Firefox... keeps opening new tabs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefox-keeps-opening-new-tabs/191514)
**Author:** [@DariusMonsef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DariusMonsef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefox-keeps-opening-new-tabs/191514 "2006-06-21T03:16:54Z")
When I click on a link that goes to a different domain than the site I am on, it opens a new tab... can be very annoying when viewing a site like myspace that has about every other page at a new domain... Anyone know how… --- ## [Wow Mobilizing a Bombs Squad over beer Sounds like Bush](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wow-mobilizing-a-bombs-squad-over-beer-sounds-like-bush/191513)
**Author:** [@BS1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BS1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wow-mobilizing-a-bombs-squad-over-beer-sounds-like-bush/191513 "2006-06-21T03:05:48Z")
Police in southern Japan closed off roads, evacuated residents and even brought in a bomb squad after spotting a suspicious box in a police station, only to find out it was a six-pack of beer. Police in Iizuka City in … --- ## [Netflix To offer Movie Downloads! Or a another way to stop pirates?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netflix-to-offer-movie-downloads-or-a-another-way-to-stop-pirates/191512)
**Author:** [@BS1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BS1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netflix-to-offer-movie-downloads-or-a-another-way-to-stop-pirates/191512 "2006-06-21T02:59:01Z")
Netflix VP of original programming Eric Besner revealed on Friday some of the online rental service's thinking on the movie download biz, saying Netflix is planning to introduce a proprietary set-top box with an Internet… --- ## [Any Body Watching the Angilina Joelie Interview on Anderson Copper 360?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-body-watching-the-angilina-joelie-interview-on-anderson-copper-360/191506)
**Author:** [@BS1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BS1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-body-watching-the-angilina-joelie-interview-on-anderson-copper-360/191506 "2006-06-21T02:19:40Z")
Any Body Watching the Angilina Joelie Interview on Anderson Copper 360? Or is it just me:snooze: Well It is in 200 countries and territories ( Cant forget Guam!:) ) Well Tell Me! \[battery\] :kommie: \[smile\] :look: :te: … --- ## [Xbox 360: Command & Conquer 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xbox-360-command-conquer-3/191495)
**Author:** [@B3NKobe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B3NKobe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2006, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xbox-360-command-conquer-3/191495 "2006-06-21T00:16:39Z")
In an interview with Louis Castle, the EA VP and designer of Command & Conquer he confirmed that Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is currently being developed by the same team working on Lord of the Rings: The Battle … --- ## [How much is this computer worth?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-is-this-computer-worth/191493)
**Author:** [@skOOb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skOOb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-is-this-computer-worth/191493 "2006-06-20T23:20:55Z")
Im selling a computer and I want to make sure I get a good price for it. I built it a little over 2 years ago. Specs are as follows: \[LIST\] \[\*\]P4 3.0Ghz (512KB cache) \[\*\]1GB RAM DDR400 \[\*\]120GB SATA HDD \[\*\]ATI All-In-W… --- ## [Movie Villans](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-villans/191490)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-villans/191490 "2006-06-20T23:11:10Z")
If you were gonna direct a movie with a villan, who would you choose? My fav villans are: Sean Bean (Goldeneye, Lord of the Rings, Flightplan, The Island). Cillian Murphy (Batman Beins, Red Eye, 28 Days Later). Ant… --- ## [Halo 2: I found the goldne warthog and payed the price](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/halo-2-i-found-the-goldne-warthog-and-payed-the-price/191474)
**Author:** [@InfestedDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/InfestedDemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/halo-2-i-found-the-goldne-warthog-and-payed-the-price/191474 "2006-06-20T19:44:58Z")
i found the golden warthog on halo 2. yeah, yeah i hear you say I did. I made a big fuss about it on bungie forums and i got banned for 7 days, lol. they REALLY dont want there secrets exposed. lolz. that is really unfai… --- ## [Sticky Keys](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sticky-keys/191471)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sticky-keys/191471 "2006-06-20T19:31:16Z")
Ok, as most of you know, when you press shift 5 times in a row on XP that little window comes up to ask you if you want to enable sticky keys. Well, i play a game where shift is a predominant key, and it ends up minimiz… --- ## [Opera 9](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opera-9/191467)
**Author:** [@foodpk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/foodpk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opera-9/191467 "2006-06-20T18:50:24Z")
Once again the team at Opera have outdone themselves. Opera is now the browser that has by far the best standards support (the previous Opera had pretty much excellent standard support too, the best imo) and it also pass… --- ## [Are these monitors worth it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/are-these-monitors-worth-it/191457)
**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/are-these-monitors-worth-it/191457 "2006-06-20T17:50:37Z")
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=85390&CatId=172 I want to get two 21 inch monitors, mostly crts. Is this monitor good for the price? Thanks. GBP --- ## [Your Computer is in Danger!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/your-computer-is-in-danger/191453)
**Author:** [@nicholas87](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nicholas87)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/your-computer-is-in-danger/191453 "2006-06-20T17:25:53Z")
Does anyone know how to get rid of this message and black screen that takes over your desktop? I know I have spyware because I didn't have any security updates, but now that they are gone, I'd like to know how to get rid… --- ## [Heading to Toronto](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/heading-to-toronto/191452)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/heading-to-toronto/191452 "2006-06-20T17:16:20Z")
This year (on our yearly trip) my buddies and I are probably going to catch a Red Sox series in Toronto. We found a great all inclusive package that has tix, transporation and hotel. It would be September 22-24. We… --- ## [Crit my RPG stat generator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crit-my-rpg-stat-generator/191476)
**Author:** [@badmonur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/badmonur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crit-my-rpg-stat-generator/191476 "2006-06-20T16:46:42Z")
I made a weapon, character, PC, NPC, demon, name, and encounter generator. It calculates random statistics for weapons, age of players, dispostitions and midsets for NPCs and PCs, names for weapons names for demons and r… --- ## [My new flash 8 site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-new-flash-8-site/191429)
**Author:** [@s\_bogers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/s_bogers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-new-flash-8-site/191429 "2006-06-20T14:53:02Z")
Hey everbody, I just made my first real flash 8 site. I hope you like it (-: . Click here to go to my website It would be nice if you would give your opinion about my site so i can make it better. Greetings from… --- ## [No Way!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-way/191420)
**Author:** [@dr\_vroeg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dr_vroeg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-way/191420 "2006-06-20T12:43:46Z")
Please tell me this is NOT real... link --- ## [How do you make this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-make-this/191419)
**Author:** [@topaz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/topaz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-make-this/191419 "2006-06-20T12:29:01Z")
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**Author:** [@CreativityAwait](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CreativityAwait)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/singing-tanned-babes/191401 "2006-06-20T08:00:44Z")
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