# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=217 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 218 --- ## [How to install Xampp on Ubuntu desktop tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-install-xampp-on-ubuntu-desktop-tutorial/222106)
**Author:** [@chrisclick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisclick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-install-xampp-on-ubuntu-desktop-tutorial/222106 "2007-04-10T21:30:15Z")
Hi everyone, In this tutorial I am going to tell you how to install Xampp (Lampp) on a Ubuntu machine \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Step one - Download and move: Download the Xampp for Linux tar.gz file (link) once downloaded do … --- ## [Looking for Flash tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-flash-tutorial/222104)
**Author:** [@artcoder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artcoder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-flash-tutorial/222104 "2007-04-10T21:06:49Z")
I'm looking for a Flash tutorial on how to make a Flash masthead on a website. Something that does subtle color-shifts with curves or waves would be good. Seen any such tutorials or even examples of other websites that… --- ## [I listen to Hayley](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-listen-to-hayley/222103)
**Author:** [@artcoder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artcoder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-listen-to-hayley/222103 "2007-04-10T21:04:40Z")
I listen to Hayley Westenra whenever clients for which I'm doing web design for gets me frustrated. Somehow her beautiful voice calms me. --- ## [Windows Vista : 100 Reasons You'll Be Speechless](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-vista-100-reasons-youll-be-speechless/222091)
**Author:** [@Dan0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dan0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-vista-100-reasons-youll-be-speechless/222091 "2007-04-10T18:37:55Z")
Original : http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/100reasons.mspx Remake : \[image\] Thanks for reading, Dan --- ## [Webby Award Nominees... I'm one of them](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webby-award-nominees-im-one-of-them/222087)
**Author:** [@DariusMonsef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DariusMonsef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webby-award-nominees-im-one-of-them/222087 "2007-04-10T17:57:11Z")
Update Rock the Vote. Love the Little Guy. COLOURlovers is in the running for Best Community Website of 2007 against, Delicious, Flickr, Threadless & Yahoo! Answers... So, this is the favor I ask of you, nay, my call… --- ## [Flash Background and Flash Movie in the same html page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-background-and-flash-movie-in-the-same-html-page/222086)
**Author:** [@aldoemilio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aldoemilio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-background-and-flash-movie-in-the-same-html-page/222086 "2007-04-10T17:49:36Z")
This is an issue based on what I saw in a few pages, for example in vodafonejourney.com: a page that has as background a Flash movie and as content another Flash movie. As a matter of fach, there is only one movie contai… --- ## [Quickfire Logic Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quickfire-logic-question/222085)
**Author:** [@glosrfc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/glosrfc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quickfire-logic-question/222085 "2007-04-10T17:39:48Z")
In an Actors v Actresses charity football\[COLOR=red\]\*\[/COLOR\] match, Tommy Lee Jones scores 1 goal while Clint Eastwood scores 2; how many goals did Courteney Cox score? \[COLOR=red\]\*\[/COLOR\] that's soccer to any ex-col… --- ## [I love big companies with a sense of humor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-love-big-companies-with-a-sense-of-humor/222084)
**Author:** [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-love-big-companies-with-a-sense-of-humor/222084 "2007-04-10T17:31:41Z")
Go to Google.com Click Maps. Click Get Directions. From New York, New York To Paris, France. And read line # 23. Pretty funny this is I tell ya. --- ## [Looking for Good Modal Window Example](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-good-modal-window-example/222070)
**Author:** [@Random\_Hero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Random_Hero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-good-modal-window-example/222070 "2007-04-10T15:40:12Z")
Hey guys, I'm looking for a nice pop-up window example, something that greys out the window below it and has some sort of animation to it. Anybody know what I'm talking about and can lead me in the right direction? --- ## [Guitar Hero 2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guitar-hero-2/222059)
**Author:** [@negativecreep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/negativecreep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guitar-hero-2/222059 "2007-04-10T13:40:09Z")
I bought the game for 360 and I am god-damn addicted. I walk around strumming air at work...its sad. --- ## [Prison Vs Work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prison-vs-work/222054)
**Author:** [@hybrid101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hybrid101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prison-vs-work/222054 "2007-04-10T13:23:54Z")
IN PRISON: You spend the majority of your time in a 10X10 cell. AT WORK: You spend the majority of your time in an 8X8 cubicle. IN PRISON: You get three meals a day. AT WORK: You get a break for one meal and you have t… --- ## [Halo 3 Beta Starts May 16 Ends June 6](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/halo-3-beta-starts-may-16-ends-june-6/222052)
**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/halo-3-beta-starts-may-16-ends-june-6/222052 "2007-04-10T13:16:30Z")
Like the title says the Halo 3 beta is gonna last 3 weeks oh boy sleepless nights are up ahead. Check out some of the new cool stuff the games gonna have I'm pretty excited, I just hope they allow to make clips of thos… --- ## [Change Icons in XP?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-icons-in-xp/222046)
**Author:** [@applejelly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/applejelly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-icons-in-xp/222046 "2007-04-10T12:53:58Z")
Just wondering if anyone knows how to change all your icons to a different set at once. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks :rd: EDIT: Problem solved. Thanks hybrid101! --- ## ["I haven't slept for a week."](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-havent-slept-for-a-week/222025)
**Author:** [@RadioactveChimp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RadioactveChimp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 7:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-havent-slept-for-a-week/222025 "2007-04-10T07:21:26Z")
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NAhR1N5oJNA 'nuff said --- ## [AsProject](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/asproject/222022)
**Author:** [@Breen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Breen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/asproject/222022 "2007-04-10T06:55:12Z")
AsProject: \*\* \*\* These utilities automate and simplify across platforms and flash players, the following tasks: \[LIST\] \[\]debug flash player download and installation \[\]appropriate mm.cfg file configuration \[\]Flash… --- ## [First of a Series in Color Breakdowns](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/first-of-a-series-in-color-breakdowns/222003)
**Author:** [@DariusMonsef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DariusMonsef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/first-of-a-series-in-color-breakdowns/222003 "2007-04-10T03:05:57Z")
Now that the blog is up and rolling at COLOURlovers, I've started doing what will be a series on things broken down to palettes. First was the Top 5 Sites, and the latest is: Grammy Award Winning Album Colors If you h… --- ## [Releasing a game site?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/releasing-a-game-site/221999)
**Author:** [@zellers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zellers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/releasing-a-game-site/221999 "2007-04-10T02:20:32Z")
I made a fully (half) functional flash game, called TEH GRAVITRON, and I am giong to release the second alpha release tommorow, in the show-case critiques forum here, to have some critiqueing done for what I have so far.… --- ## [What are good lcd / plasma tvs?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-are-good-lcd-plasma-tvs/221983)
**Author:** [@Andy92](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Andy92)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-are-good-lcd-plasma-tvs/221983 "2007-04-09T21:42:45Z")
Hi there, I am just hunting around for tvs, and i have found these... \[image\] This is an lcd 52 inch tv. But the only thing is it doesnt have a stand. This is hd and 1080p resolution. Its £2000. \[image\] This is a… --- ## [Hunting for reseller hosting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hunting-for-reseller-hosting/221966)
**Author:** [@JoshuaJonah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JoshuaJonah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hunting-for-reseller-hosting/221966 "2007-04-09T18:56:06Z")
We have been with Korax.net fro approx. 10 years. It is now time to look for an alternative. We pay roughly $400 for a dedicated server with 80gb/1tb/100mb. This is rediculous and we are now interested in switching. J… --- ## [Death in the family : (](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/death-in-the-family/221964)
**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/death-in-the-family/221964 "2007-04-09T18:25:11Z")
My Roomie's old emachines T2080 crapped out, it won't even turn on. Okay, well, it turns on, but doesn't post or even go to the BIOS. I replaced the power supply (250w), to no avail, and tried dropping a new CPU in it to… --- ## [Various Forums](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/various-forums/221959)
**Author:** [@ReilloC](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ReilloC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/various-forums/221959 "2007-04-09T17:50:45Z")
Hello out there in computer graphics land. I've recently joined Kirupa and have found a lot of great ideas, inspiration, and helpful tutorials and information to help develop some of my beginner skills. Many of you m… --- ## [Creative vs. Standard Resume's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creative-vs-standard-resumes/221958)
**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creative-vs-standard-resumes/221958 "2007-04-09T17:47:12Z")
Alright, something I've been thinking of lately has been whether or not to spice up a resume. I'm not really looking for another job, but there are some very interesting positions I have seen lately. For a web develope… --- ## [Who uses Flash to instruct or teach?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-uses-flash-to-instruct-or-teach/221930)
**Author:** [@sissykicker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sissykicker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-uses-flash-to-instruct-or-teach/221930 "2007-04-09T14:25:23Z")
Ok. I asked this question about a year ago and got nothing...so I thought I'd try again: Anyone out there whose job is using Flash as an instructional tool? I work for an Online Learning company and I've been doing thi… --- ## [Is there a flash equivalent for this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-flash-equivalent-for-this/221916)
**Author:** [@eudora](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eudora)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-flash-equivalent-for-this/221916 "2007-04-09T12:06:20Z")
http://simile.mit.edu/timeline/ Ajax timeline script... But I think Flash will be able to handle this type of script better... Anyone knows if it has been done b4? I am not sure what to type to search actually... every… --- ## [My dying bride](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-dying-bride/221910)
**Author:** [@leisuresuitlissy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leisuresuitlissy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-dying-bride/221910 "2007-04-09T10:16:55Z")
God help me, i"ve fallen into a time warp and I'm stuck in 1993!!!!!!!! God help me, I'm listening to My dying bride really loud and a bit more than a bit tipsy. --- ## [Flash questions to ask on an Interview?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-questions-to-ask-on-an-interview/221892)
**Author:** [@DavidOrtiz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DavidOrtiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-questions-to-ask-on-an-interview/221892 "2007-04-09T04:52:55Z")
Hi guys, i got about 8 Flash questions i plan on asking on an interview next thursday but was wondering if anyone had any others? Something basic to intermediate, nothing to overly complicated in regards to Actionscri… --- ## [Adobe Design Premium CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-design-premium-cs3/221872)
**Author:** [@soulReaper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soulReaper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2007, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-design-premium-cs3/221872 "2007-04-08T23:08:56Z")
Who here has "Adobe Design Premium CS3" on there MAC/PC? For some reason, the new icons for the programs.....:td: Also I don't know about you guys, but there's really no difference from the old one - just different inter… --- ## [Debian Etch Released](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/debian-etch-released/221859)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2007, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/debian-etch-released/221859 "2007-04-08T19:13:13Z")
http://www.us.debian.org/News/2007/20070408 I've been running it for a long time, and it's very stable. It's good to see Debian finally making some progress; they also got a new DPL. \[smiley\] Useful: http://www.us.de… --- ## [Finding cube root of an imaginary number](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-cube-root-of-an-imaginary-number/221851)
**Author:** [@kdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2007, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-cube-root-of-an-imaginary-number/221851 "2007-04-08T16:12:44Z")
I want to find the cube root of an imaginary number. The formula I can use is De Moivre's formula. I've no idea how to do it. Can anyone please explain it to me? For example: (5.7037 + 2.8868 i )^1/3 = 1.8333 + .28868 … --- ## [Happy Birthday Telekinesis](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-telekinesis/221845)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2007, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-telekinesis/221845 "2007-04-08T15:35:39Z")
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