# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=118 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 119 --- ## [Install OS.X on a barebones kit?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/install-os-x-on-a-barebones-kit/261554)
**Author:** [@Syous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Syous)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2008, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/install-os-x-on-a-barebones-kit/261554 "2008-05-29T23:11:06Z")
So if I buy a barebones kit with no OS installed, can I install Mac's OS.X on it? I know mac's use intel processors and nvidia / ati graphic cards...so what is stopping me from doing it? --- ## [Help me name a company](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-name-a-company/261454)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2008, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-name-a-company/261454 "2008-05-29T21:53:28Z")
So I think I'm going to start writing random little sites that do random things and maybe trying to make some money on the side. I don't want it tied directly to my name so I'm thinking of starting a little company with… --- ## [Movie - Iron Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-iron-man/259299)
**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2008, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-iron-man/259299 "2008-05-29T16:19:29Z")
Just go see it, it was AWESOME. I am 100% biased because hes my favorite super hero, but even if I put that aside it is an amazing movie. Such good action in it, and the plot was really good. If your a very anal rete… --- ## [LG 20" LCD monitor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lg-20-lcd-monitor/261590)
**Author:** [@B\_L\_U\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B_L_U_E)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2008, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lg-20-lcd-monitor/261590 "2008-05-29T14:00:50Z")
Hey all, I’m looking to buy a new monitor that will primarily be used for homework, some photoshop stuff and the occasional game, so I’m not looking for anything crazy. I’ve found this LG 20-inch for a decent price, what… --- ## [What monitor do you have?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-monitor-do-you-have/261516)
**Author:** [@rumblesushi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rumblesushi)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-monitor-do-you-have/261516 "2008-05-29T08:18:50Z")
What monitor do you work on? Brand, size etc \[smile\] And what do you feel is the optimal monitor size and native res to work on? --- ## [Dropbox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dropbox/261442)
**Author:** [@lorren\_biffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorren_biffin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2008, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dropbox/261442 "2008-05-29T01:27:36Z")
I have 4 dropbox invites left. Who wants them? First 4 to say "Me me me me me me me." in this thread gets them. (I'll be verifying emails first) --- ## [Terminal SSH(Bash) favorites?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/terminal-ssh-bash-favorites/261581)
**Author:** [@sekasi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sekasi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2008, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/terminal-ssh-bash-favorites/261581 "2008-05-29T01:22:48Z")
Heya. I know, massive huge security risk yada yada. Even so, can you add SSH Favorites so you don't have to copy paste the ridiculously long passwords every time? : ) Thanks --- ## [San Fernando Valley User Group Interest?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/san-fernando-valley-user-group-interest/261569)
**Author:** [@MichaelxxOA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MichaelxxOA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/san-fernando-valley-user-group-interest/261569 "2008-05-28T22:53:24Z")
Anyone live in the San Fernando Valley and interested in attending a Flash Platform User Group? --- ## [CS4 Targeted for October 1 Release?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs4-targeted-for-october-1-release/261218)
**Author:** [@McGuffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/McGuffin)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs4-targeted-for-october-1-release/261218 "2008-05-28T19:21:28Z")
See at the bottom. The article is about Photoshop gaining GPU acceleration, which sounds very nice, but the author mentions the entire creative suite is targeted for an October 1st release. I'm not sure how reliable th… --- ## [Designing with grid systems?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/designing-with-grid-systems/261481)
**Author:** [@Theros](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Theros)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/designing-with-grid-systems/261481 "2008-05-28T13:35:42Z")
Hey all! A web design/development question...I've always designed in photoshop for my sites using a grid.....but, I've never really looked into "grid systems" before. From this article here, there's a bunch out there. … --- ## [OS won't install](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/os-wont-install/258726)
**Author:** [@indiasfinest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indiasfinest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/os-wont-install/258726 "2008-05-28T11:36:02Z")
So my friend said her computer broke and it won't load windows any more, I take a look at it, and she's right, i can't get into anything, not safe mode, not normal windows, not the recovery console, it just hangs after t… --- ## [Windows Live disconnection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-disconnection/260745)
**Author:** [@monkfish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/monkfish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-live-disconnection/260745 "2008-05-28T06:43:47Z")
Hi everyone, been browsing for a while but never posted. I'm having a problem with Windows Live Messenger, every time I start a conversation it disconnects. After I sign back in I can then speak to the person who previou… --- ## [Is this a good gaming machine?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-a-good-gaming-machine/261108)
**Author:** [@nooreyg126](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nooreyg126)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-a-good-gaming-machine/261108 "2008-05-28T06:43:08Z")
I have been thinking about getting a gaming deaktop or laptop, I know that generally laptops are not good for gaming, and my budget is about $1000 not good for gaming, I have found a deal on the Dell XPS 420 desktop with… --- ## [How to copy \*.vob files on DVD to the hard disk and merge them together](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-copy-vob-files-on-dvd-to-the-hard-disk-and-merge-them-together/261214)
**Author:** [@zengpeiwen1719](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zengpeiwen1719)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-copy-vob-files-on-dvd-to-the-hard-disk-and-merge-them-together/261214 "2008-05-28T06:42:30Z")
When copying VOB files to the hard disk, due to CSS protection, generally the copied movies can not be played on the player and become the noisy sound, even more serious, the movies are not allowed to copy to the hard di… --- ## [Storing Camera Filters](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-camera-filters/261289)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-camera-filters/261289 "2008-05-28T06:17:06Z")
I'm beginning to hold onto more than one UV filter, so I was curious the best way to keep filters (and lenses, I suppose, too). Are you supposed to keep them in the original little box they come in, or store them in on… --- ## [Song hints](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/song-hints/261439)
**Author:** [@sekasi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sekasi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/song-hints/261439 "2008-05-27T17:04:55Z")
Hey guys. I'm looking for a few songs in the same style of Rob Dougans Matrix themes (Chateau and such). Ie, electronic, fast paced and "bombastic" in lack of better words with hints of symphonies. Thankful for an… --- ## [I think Comcast is throttling YouTube...?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-think-comcast-is-throttling-youtube/261381)
**Author:** [@Anogar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anogar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-think-comcast-is-throttling-youtube/261381 "2008-05-27T16:56:14Z")
I have a fast cable connection, but I consistently have problems with YouTube. I recently noticed that I can stream video, even at higher resolution, from other sites - but the second I touch YouTube the stream crawwwls. … --- ## [Thisisnotarickroll.uni.cc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thisisnotarickroll-uni-cc/261363)
**Author:** [@wiifanatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wiifanatic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thisisnotarickroll-uni-cc/261363 "2008-05-27T13:20:47Z")
ThisIsNotARickRoll.uni.cc is simply not a rick roll. Its something, something else. \[OLD CONTENT\] =====WARNING!!!====== The following content may contain a rick roll, if you click on it I am am not responsible if you… --- ## [Tell me 10 things I should do on Mac OS X](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tell-me-10-things-i-should-do-on-mac-os-x/260917)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tell-me-10-things-i-should-do-on-mac-os-x/260917 "2008-05-27T11:57:20Z")
I got a hold of a Mac for a few weeks that I can use personally. Show me 10 things that I can do on a Mac (either programs, or tricks, etc) that'll make me want to switch. For background info, I got into Linux recently… --- ## [Docbrowniscoming.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/docbrowniscoming-com/261356)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/docbrowniscoming-com/261356 "2008-05-27T03:13:02Z")
My friends at school decided it was absolutely necessary that this site exist. So I built it. \[smiley\] DocBrownIsComing.com And, of course: http://digg.com/comedy/Counting\_Down\_to\_Dr\_Emmett\_Brown --- ## [Cool & Addicting game!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-addicting-game/261364)
**Author:** [@kdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-addicting-game/261364 "2008-05-26T22:51:30Z")
http://www.miniclip.com/games/raft-wars/en/ This is actually very similar (almost same) as Bow man 2, but still very much fun! :beam: Edit: I should point out that there are 11 levels. First 10 with "thugs" and 11th … --- ## [Creating Faster Integrated Circuits by Slowing Light](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-faster-integrated-circuits-by-slowing-light/258555)
**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-faster-integrated-circuits-by-slowing-light/258555 "2008-05-26T03:17:47Z")
I thought that this was neat. --- ## [Celebration Posts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/celebration-posts/261276)
**Author:** [@wiifanatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wiifanatic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/celebration-posts/261276 "2008-05-26T02:41:22Z")
Any milestone posts can be put here! Celebration: 101 posts! --- ## [How is this even possible?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-is-this-even-possible/260811)
**Author:** [@indiasfinest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indiasfinest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-is-this-even-possible/260811 "2008-05-26T01:54:30Z")
After recording tomy DVD camcorder and finalizating the disc with the camera, I pop it into my computer and it the video shows up very very dark. You can barely make out the figures. Playing it with dell media direct hel… --- ## [mp3 tag](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-tag/78757)
**Author:** [@Neo\_Geo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neo_Geo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-tag/78757 "2008-05-25T06:36:06Z")
Hi, quick question, just want to know your favourite mp3 tag editor. does anyone know any editor that can find track informations from internet and update the mp3 files itself. e.g. database from freedb.org --- ## [Shopping Questions Post #1](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shopping-questions-post-1/256094)
**Author:** [@thejoeknows\_com](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thejoeknows_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shopping-questions-post-1/256094 "2008-05-25T02:48:14Z")
I was going through the mall the other day, when I came to realize, there is no good store to get some nice tube socks. Does anyone know where I could pick up some nice tube socks? Preferably blue, at a good price. I a… --- ## [Nice, clean designed site... :/](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nice-clean-designed-site/261252)
**Author:** [@travis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/travis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nice-clean-designed-site/261252 "2008-05-25T02:14:12Z")
http://havenworks.com/ take it in. I recently came across this site and it made me pause and wonder 1) Do they know there site is this incredibly bad, and 2) Does anybody actually regularly go this site like somebod… --- ## [Lolcats!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lolcats/259548)
**Author:** [@MxNecromancer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MxNecromancer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lolcats/259548 "2008-05-24T22:13:45Z")
well, i did a search and noticed there isn't one that exists atm. thats not cool xD. every forum needs an LOLCAT thread. like srlsy! \[image\] --- ## [Wholesale Prada Shoes Nike Shoes Air Jordan Shoes Timberland](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wholesale-prada-shoes-nike-shoes-air-jordan-shoes-timberland/261226)
**Author:** [@mimi1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mimi1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wholesale-prada-shoes-nike-shoes-air-jordan-shoes-timberland/261226 "2008-05-24T15:25:51Z")
\[COLOR=fuchsia\]\[FONT=BatangChe\]welcome to \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=fuchsia\]\[FONT=BatangChe\]our\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=fuchsia\]\[FONT=BatangChe\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=fuchsia\]\[FONT=BatangChe\]Website: \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=fuchs… --- ## [The Header Contest](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-header-contest/261103)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-header-contest/261103 "2008-05-24T12:34:06Z")
The old contest has been morphed into the new Header Contest! You can see more about it here: http://blog.kirupa.com/?p=201 This one was so much more fun that I even went ahead and submitted my own entry as an example … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=117) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=119)