# random

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## [Iv got BF 2142!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iv-got-bf-2142/198681)

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**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iv-got-bf-2142/198681 "2006-08-27T17:56:01Z")

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Yeah i'm a beta tester for Battlefield 2142! Just had a little go on it... I think alot of people are gonna be dissapointed by the new one, it's pretty much a big mod of BF2 - just BF2 with a fancy new look. The engine…

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## [Advise about working with clients!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advise-about-working-with-clients/198672)

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**Author:** [@stu\_t](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stu_t)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advise-about-working-with-clients/198672 "2006-08-27T14:19:00Z")

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I was wondering what peoples opinions are on this! As im a student and only just started producing sites for people i have come across a problem! I did a design for a DJ that he liked! But after getting some critique…

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## [Shortcut Icons Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shortcut-icons-help/198655)

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**Author:** [@t0mm0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/t0mm0)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shortcut-icons-help/198655 "2006-08-27T08:28:31Z")

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I was wondering if anyone knew a way to get rid of the little arrow that shows up on a shortcut, without downloading another customisation tool.

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## [So, I switched to Mac ( Macbook )](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/so-i-switched-to-mac-macbook/198650)

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**Author:** [@Flaevo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flaevo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/so-i-switched-to-mac-macbook/198650 "2006-08-27T06:25:36Z")

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Got myself the new Macbook 2.0 ghz Black Notebook this weekend and upgraded it myself to 2.0 gb of ram. Anyways, I've used mac at school before at school and it was quite annoying, but now im starting to find all those…

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## [26 fun things to do in a elevator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/26-fun-things-to-do-in-a-elevator/198649)

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**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/26-fun-things-to-do-in-a-elevator/198649 "2006-08-27T05:51:42Z")

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1) When there's only one other person in the elevator, tap them on the shoulder and then pretend it wasn't you. 2) Push the buttons and pretend they give you a shock. Smile, and go back for more. 3) Ask if you ca…

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## [Clever Homes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clever-homes/198647)

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**Author:** [@freestyledesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freestyledesign)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clever-homes/198647 "2006-08-27T04:42:08Z")

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Have any of you guys heard or seen this... http://www.cleverhomes.net/ I am seriously considering buying a lil peice of land and building one of these puppies, you can add on as years go by and build yourself a neat …

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## [You're a Pirate](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/youre-a-pirate/198637)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/youre-a-pirate/198637 "2006-08-27T02:58:40Z")

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“wtf?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0yI2MQf8Tk A friend just sent this to me. \[smile\]

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## [Vista Ready yeah right](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vista-ready-yeah-right/198626)

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**Author:** [@Batracer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Batracer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vista-ready-yeah-right/198626 "2006-08-27T00:04:52Z")

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Hi all, With Vista not long to come and it reliant on Directx 10 by design what the hech is M$ thinking? For instance there isn't a single graphics card out now and won't be for months that can handle 10. I know Vista wi…

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## [Rambus memory - can someone explain](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rambus-memory-can-someone-explain/198612)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Paul\_Jones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mr_Paul_Jones)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2006, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rambus-memory-can-someone-explain/198612 "2006-08-26T17:47:52Z")

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Hi I was given a computer about 2 years ago with 1GB (4x256) rd ram however I ended up putting it aside due to not needing it. I have never really known much about ram and the opinions I got about were very ranged. Since…

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## [Revealing the Covered Eye](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/revealing-the-covered-eye/198606)

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**Author:** [@st84](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/st84)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2006, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/revealing-the-covered-eye/198606 "2006-08-26T16:27:47Z")

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Hello guys, I dunno whether there is a filter in the Photoshop that could do this covered-eye-revealing process in one click. Anyway do we have to create the eye? \[image\] I just wanna know \[smile\]

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## [Free Energy - A reality?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-energy-a-reality/198585)

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**Author:** [@denizengt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/denizengt)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-energy-a-reality/198585 "2006-08-26T12:24:47Z")

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\[This ad was in the Economist, and apparently a big hullballoo of \[URL="http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk\_news/story/0%2C%2C1854305%2C00.html"\]geeky science lords and cauldronmasters have banded together\](http://pesn.com…

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## [OMG!LP0asidc890z uq83hj](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/omg-lp0asidc890z-uq83hj/198567)

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**Author:** [@Vexir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vexir)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2006, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/omg-lp0asidc890z-uq83hj/198567 "2006-08-26T04:22:31Z")

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Hidden windows featuere, i win :beam: take a folder on ur desktop and drag it to the side... it opens up a sidebar!! z0mg, i win. :thumb2:

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## [Jeff Croft on Accessibility](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jeff-croft-on-accessibility/198563)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2006, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jeff-croft-on-accessibility/198563 "2006-08-26T03:58:54Z")

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These two articles are awesome! \[list\]\[\*\]Has accessibility been taken too far? \[\*\]\[\[u\]Accessibility follow-up\[/u\]\](http://www2.jeffcroft.com/2006/aug/24/accessibility-follow-up/)\[/list\] I know everybody who replies t…

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## [Gettin' An iMac!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gettin-an-imac/198554)

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**Author:** [@paddy1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paddy1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2006, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gettin-an-imac/198554 "2006-08-26T01:25:51Z")

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Woo! I'm so happy! :beam:My parents are getting me a 17" iMac for my 19th birthday (which was today, 25th August). :love: Here are the specs: \[LIST\] \[\*\]1GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 1x1GB \[\*\]250GB Serial ATA drive \[\*\]Keyboard & …

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## [I made the "Switch"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-made-the-switch/198548)

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**Author:** [@McGuffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/McGuffin)\
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**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-made-the-switch/198548 "2006-08-25T23:45:51Z")

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Well, today I went and picked up a new Macbook, white 2GHz. It's great. This is a multi-pronged question... 1) Does anyone have any useful apps they can recommend? 2) Does anyone have a link to a walkthrough of file-…

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## [I hope some suspicious people bring some liquids to the airport in Canada](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-hope-some-suspicious-people-bring-some-liquids-to-the-airport-in-canada/198543)

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**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\
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**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-hope-some-suspicious-people-bring-some-liquids-to-the-airport-in-canada/198543 "2006-08-25T22:14:50Z")

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Man I've had $ in my paypal account for a while now and I want to take it out. Since I'm in Canada, it'd have to be withdrawn as CDN. Paypal's exchange rate is so damn low. CDN is at its highest right now and the US $ ju…

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## [Looking for a good wireless gateway](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-good-wireless-gateway/198533)

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**Author:** [@kingofnukes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingofnukes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-good-wireless-gateway/198533 "2006-08-25T20:55:24Z")

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Im looking for a replacemen gateway for my home. I have a Comcast/Netgear gateway at the moment and it sucks \*\*\*.:-/ I need one that is fast, wireless, and has ethernet ports aswell, and most importantly...... DOESNT D…

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## [Submitting to CDDB (Gracenote)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/submitting-to-cddb-gracenote/198524)

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**Author:** [@fasterthanlight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fasterthanlight)\
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**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/submitting-to-cddb-gracenote/198524 "2006-08-25T19:57:12Z")

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Greetings fellow human beings... We've put together a mix CD of all this great local talent, and we're planning on selling it at this huge Graffiti & Music party some friends and I are throwing next week.... I would…

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## [Want fonts back](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/want-fonts-back/198523)

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**Author:** [@Batracer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Batracer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/want-fonts-back/198523 "2006-08-25T19:56:50Z")

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Hi all, I carelessly deleted some core and unicode fonts and I'm wondering if there's a way with Xp to not run setup to get at the fonts? Any info thanks! Lee

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## [What would you do to get an A on your final exam?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-would-you-do-to-get-an-a-on-your-final-exam/198521)

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**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\
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**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-would-you-do-to-get-an-a-on-your-final-exam/198521 "2006-08-25T19:53:07Z")

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Last night was final exam day at the Institute I give classes in, a student had only anwered 3 question on his final exam so his professor (bald guy at the beginning) makes him a deal to get a haircut that his professor …

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## [ffx10](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ffx10/198519)

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**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\
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**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ffx10/198519 "2006-08-25T19:17:06Z")

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i was wondering is there ffx10 for pc? or a way to get it onto pc?

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## [Genetic photochop engineering](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/genetic-photochop-engineering/198513)

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**Author:** [@Sifodyas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sifodyas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/genetic-photochop-engineering/198513 "2006-08-25T18:06:42Z")

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Site here Not sure if this has done its round.. check out these photochopped masterpieces. \[image\]

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## [32bit Vista won't playback HD-DVD or Blu-Ray](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/32bit-vista-wont-playback-hd-dvd-or-blu-ray/198481)

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**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/32bit-vista-wont-playback-hd-dvd-or-blu-ray/198481 "2006-08-25T13:04:28Z")

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Well this definitely won't help both technologies not like I care DVD is just fine for me :love: They're saying its up to Hollywood to allow third party developers to get their apps running in order to playback HD cont…

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## [I got a new camera!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-got-a-new-camera/198476)

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**Author:** [@o111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/o111)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-got-a-new-camera/198476 "2006-08-25T11:30:23Z")

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Hello boys and girls! Yesterday I bought myself a new camera.. a canon eos 350D. Pretty sweet:D If someone is looking for a camera, I recomend this one. Its very good and not hard to learn either. Here is some close-u…

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## [Digital Media History ( Need Help Please)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/digital-media-history-need-help-please/198468)

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**Author:** [@dravalanche](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dravalanche)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/digital-media-history-need-help-please/198468 "2006-08-25T10:09:44Z")

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Hello. I've gotta do an assignment where I have to find 25 advancments in the Digital media industry between 2000 -2005 such as Storage, Display, hardware, programs, equipment, services, theories. I have to then re…

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## [Don't Download This Song!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dont-download-this-song/198440)

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**Author:** [@travis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/travis)\
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**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dont-download-this-song/198440 "2006-08-25T02:36:43Z")

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http://www.dontdownloadthissong.com/ -Weird Al's latest.

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## [How To Take Screenshots Of Video Online?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-take-screenshots-of-video-online/198439)

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**Author:** [@REEF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/REEF)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2006, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-take-screenshots-of-video-online/198439 "2006-08-25T02:21:00Z")

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Like the title says, I've been trying to do this for some time now with the PRNTSCRN key but when I paste the video window shows up black. There has to be a way to take snaps of video. :liar:

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## [My first view of a google error!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-view-of-a-google-error/198401)

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**Author:** [@chrisclick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisclick)\
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**Last updated:** [August 24, 2006, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-view-of-a-google-error/198401 "2006-08-24T18:58:26Z")

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Just tryed to go to google.co.uk and this error page came up and this is the first time to witness this I had to use IE because Firefox and Opera didn't work. \[frowning\] http://www.chrisphp.com/kirupastuff/googlerror…

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## [Visual C++ installation Prompts me for CD](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-c-installation-prompts-me-for-cd/198394)

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**Author:** [@Al6200](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Al6200)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2006, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-c-installation-prompts-me-for-cd/198394 "2006-08-24T18:12:16Z")

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I tried to install Visual C++ express, which according to the site is a free download. But when I install the installer prompts me to insert CD 1. I've tried the download and installation 3 times, and its happene…

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## [Girl has problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/girl-has-problem/198384)

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**Author:** [@Jolly\_Fat\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jolly_Fat_Man)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2006, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/girl-has-problem/198384 "2006-08-24T16:05:54Z")

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This is about a friend of mine. This girl likes a guy she dated (not me). They nearly got married, so there's a link there. Only... The guy is always broke. He goes out with her, but she takes her car and pays for the …

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