# random

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=290

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## [Back to School!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-to-school/200827)

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**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2006, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-to-school/200827 "2006-09-15T14:50:06Z")

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I've decided that next year, I'm going to take these wonderful folks at NCI Information Systems, Inc. (my employer, I'm a Contractor!) and NASA up on their offer to send me back to school. I've done some looking around, …

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## [Borat - New film by Sacha Baron Cohen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/borat-new-film-by-sacha-baron-cohen/200784)

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**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2006, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/borat-new-film-by-sacha-baron-cohen/200784 "2006-09-15T02:53:57Z")

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Brilliant. Hilarious. Sadly, its a true representation of a lot of macedonians i know :inc:

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## [Ordered](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ordered/200782)

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**Author:** [@leisuresuitlissy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leisuresuitlissy)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2006, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ordered/200782 "2006-09-15T02:30:53Z")

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Hi...been trying to find a link to Ordered, so I can have a nose around...does anyone know if there is an archive open to non-priveleged people? thanks

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## [Problems with kirupa? or my account?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-kirupa-or-my-account/200778)

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**Author:** [@kdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2006, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-kirupa-or-my-account/200778 "2006-09-15T01:41:19Z")

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I haven't visited Kirupa today at all, until posting this message. When I was on the main page, I saw that there were some new posts in random, but when I entered Random, I don't see them in bold... What's wrong?

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## [New guy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-guy/200748)

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**Author:** [@cj2a](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cj2a)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-guy/200748 "2006-09-14T19:14:32Z")

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Hello all, Signed up a long time ago, and promptly forgot to introduce myself. Great forum! Look forward to learning alot here and contributing if I can.

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## [I've learned the lesson](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ive-learned-the-lesson/200737)

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**Author:** [@anon43637241](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anon43637241)\
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**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ive-learned-the-lesson/200737 "2006-09-14T17:46:01Z")

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I just want ya'll mods to know, that I've learned the lesson while I was banned. So, I'll change my attitude from now on, and become a loving and caring member of the Kirupa community.

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## [PC Monitor Tearing Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pc-monitor-tearing-problems/200734)

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**Author:** [@Lewwy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lewwy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pc-monitor-tearing-problems/200734 "2006-09-14T17:10:50Z")

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Hey, ever since I reformatted my PC my monitor no longer runs as smooth as it did. For instance, when I drag an open browser to move it out of the way, the transition is not smooth at all, it jumps about 2cm's each time.…

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## [Combining Kirupa photo Tutorials and I have a question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combining-kirupa-photo-tutorials-and-i-have-a-question/200728)

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**Author:** [@zachstevedave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zachstevedave)\
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**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combining-kirupa-photo-tutorials-and-i-have-a-question/200728 "2006-09-14T15:29:11Z")

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I think someone here could probably answer this fairly easily. I think my brain just isn't seeing an easy solution, and i'm sure there is an easy one. I created a flash photo gallery that has the thumbnail gallery belo…

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## [OSX - edit a dashboard widget?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/osx-edit-a-dashboard-widget/200725)

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**Author:** [@simplistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/simplistik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/osx-edit-a-dashboard-widget/200725 "2006-09-14T15:19:44Z")

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Is anyone familar w/ how to edit a dashboard widget on OSX?

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## [Can I get you to look at this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-get-you-to-look-at-this/200720)

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**Author:** [@garyzero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/garyzero)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-get-you-to-look-at-this/200720 "2006-09-14T14:51:57Z")

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Hey, Can I get you'll to look at this game? It called Age Predictor and the link to it is located on this page under LIFE EVENT PLANNING. http://www.countryfinancial.com/SiteController?url=/learningCenter/learningLib…

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## [Honesty about adobe apps on intel mac](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/honesty-about-adobe-apps-on-intel-mac/200718)

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**Author:** [@jupiter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jupiter)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/honesty-about-adobe-apps-on-intel-mac/200718 "2006-09-14T14:47:21Z")

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I´m in the edge of making the switch, and I come across with some posts that adobe apps don´t work well on a Mac INtel. What kind of behaviour should I expect ruuning flash 8 and photoshop cs2 on intel mac?

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## [Wii = 250$, bundled with Wii Sports, Opera and more!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wii-250-bundled-with-wii-sports-opera-and-more/200675)

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**Author:** [@hey\_suburbia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hey_suburbia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wii-250-bundled-with-wii-sports-opera-and-more/200675 "2006-09-14T05:49:56Z")

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http://wiinintendo.net/?p=1648

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## [Yoplait](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yoplait/200673)

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**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\
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**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yoplait/200673 "2006-09-14T04:34:20Z")

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I never liked yogurt that much until a couple of weeks ago when I came down to the states. I found these: \[image\] Absolutely wonderful tasting yogurt. When I came back to Vancouver (Canada), I couldn't find these any…

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## [Stylish extension for firefox issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stylish-extension-for-firefox-issues/200671)

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**Author:** [@anon1712571](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anon1712571)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stylish-extension-for-firefox-issues/200671 "2006-09-14T04:24:19Z")

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https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/2108/ \< if you don't know what stylish is I applied a small mod to the stylesheet of this forum- I just changed the bg image but when I navigate to another page- or refresh the page I…

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## [Office 2007 - Save to PDF and XPS (Download Link)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/office-2007-save-to-pdf-and-xps-download-link/200661)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/office-2007-save-to-pdf-and-xps-download-link/200661 "2006-09-14T02:16:38Z")

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Those of you using Office 2007 wishing to save to PDF or XPS, there is a free download from MS that integrates with your Save As menu: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4d951911-3e7e-4ae6-b059-a2e7…

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## [Innosenses Banner Contest!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/innosenses-banner-contest/200660)

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**Author:** [@themarkster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/themarkster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/innosenses-banner-contest/200660 "2006-09-14T02:12:34Z")

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Hey, guys. Sorry if this is in the wrong category, but for anyone who wants to join this contest .. \[image\] HERE'S THE CONTEST LINK: http://innosenses.net/index2.php?x=contest

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## [You know you are a computer nerd when:](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/you-know-you-are-a-computer-nerd-when/200657)

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**Author:** [@colombianking](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/colombianking)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/you-know-you-are-a-computer-nerd-when/200657 "2006-09-14T01:36:55Z")

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You try to enter your password on the microwave. You now think of three espressos as "getting wasted." You haven't played solitaire with a real deck of cards in years. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach yo…

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## [Object swf and IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-swf-and-ie/200645)

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**Author:** [@brndn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brndn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-swf-and-ie/200645 "2006-09-13T22:59:06Z")

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Have had a look around for a solution for the grey box around a flash object in IE. Does any body Know if there is a param tag that can be used rather that the javascript solution that everybody is advising to be used. …

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## [Java Applet or flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/java-applet-or-flash/200625)

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**Author:** [@djlane](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/djlane)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/java-applet-or-flash/200625 "2006-09-13T19:30:20Z")

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Hello All, Not sure if this is the best place to post this question, sorry if its off topic. I have been asked what would be needed to make a couple simple games to help children with spelling, which could be embedd…

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## [Bush to hold talks on Borat after diplomatic row](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bush-to-hold-talks-on-borat-after-diplomatic-row/200620)

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**Author:** [@foodpk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/foodpk)\
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**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bush-to-hold-talks-on-borat-after-diplomatic-row/200620 "2006-09-13T18:25:19Z")

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Taken from: Bush to hold talks on Ali G creator after diplomatic row | Daily Mail Online US President George Bush is to host White House talks on British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. \*\* Cohen, 35, creator of Ali G, ha…

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## [How would you express Virus in 32 x 32?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-would-you-express-virus-in-32-x-32/200600)

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**Author:** [@Anogar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anogar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-would-you-express-virus-in-32-x-32/200600 "2006-09-13T16:13:43Z")

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I'm making some icons. One of them is anti-virus, and it's stumping me a bit. How do you explain anti-virus in a clear way in that small of a format?

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## [Thought about teaching?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thought-about-teaching/200594)

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**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thought-about-teaching/200594 "2006-09-13T15:41:40Z")

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I've been going through some major transitions in the last 6-8 months. I finished my undergrad, found a job as a web/multimedia developer, and am buying a house. Now that I am finally getting out of crisis mode I am re…

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## [Finally some good PS3 news](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finally-some-good-ps3-news/200576)

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**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finally-some-good-ps3-news/200576 "2006-09-13T12:53:30Z")

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Seems like Sonys done a smart move by outsourcing their online plans utilizing an existing company that does PC matchmaking, lets see what features their free online service will have that compare to Live I hope they do …

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## [Are you thuggish?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/are-you-thuggish/200567)

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**Author:** [@SmoothDime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SmoothDime)\
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**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/are-you-thuggish/200567 "2006-09-13T11:19:05Z")

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Are you a thuggish \[COLOR=DimGray\]/\*----mod edited----\*/\[/COLOR\] ? If so, why?

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## [Pc or Mac?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pc-or-mac/200540)

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**Author:** [@dudeman001](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dudeman001)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pc-or-mac/200540 "2006-09-13T01:58:23Z")

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Ooo, the dreaded question of Pc or Mac.. well, put your opinions down, i'm interested in the final results :azn:

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## [Live.com Left Beta](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/live-com-left-beta/200535)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\
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**Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/live-com-left-beta/200535 "2006-09-13T00:52:19Z")

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http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060912-7724.html Yay!

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## [Job Offer! (scam!) oops, did I say that?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/job-offer-scam-oops-did-i-say-that/200527)

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**Author:** [@tedc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tedc)\
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**Last updated:** [September 12, 2006, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/job-offer-scam-oops-did-i-say-that/200527 "2006-09-12T23:06:03Z")

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Ok Kirupians, what’s your take on this! I recently received an email out of the blue that was something like this: Hi, I’m sorry for disturbing you with this email but as far as I know you are a freelance programmer/…

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## [Wireless USB on Fedora](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wireless-usb-on-fedora/200505)

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**Author:** [@imagined](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/imagined)\
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**Last updated:** [September 12, 2006, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wireless-usb-on-fedora/200505 "2006-09-12T19:04:54Z")

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I have been trying for SEVERAL DAYS to install my Wireless USB Netgear WG111T on Fedora 5. I tried to do it on Fedora 3 for like 4 days and ALMOST made it work but I could never actually make it work. Then I formatte…

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## [What? No fanboys jumping on the iPod Announcement?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-no-fanboys-jumping-on-the-ipod-announcement/200503)

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**Author:** [@garyzero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/garyzero)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2006, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-no-fanboys-jumping-on-the-ipod-announcement/200503 "2006-09-12T19:03:09Z")

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I just saw, was expecting better. Damn stocks haven't even jumped yet!

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## [iTunes 7 is out](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/itunes-7-is-out/200502)

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**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2006, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/itunes-7-is-out/200502 "2006-09-12T19:01:40Z")

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Go check it out. It's on the front page of the Apple site right now. It looks so much nicer and has cover flow and such built in. I thought it was just going be updated to have movies, but they did a lot of work on i…

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