# random

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## [Anyone use or have an opinion on this flatpanel?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-use-or-have-an-opinion-on-this-flatpanel/192725)

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**Author:** [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-use-or-have-an-opinion-on-this-flatpanel/192725 "2006-06-30T15:12:08Z")

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http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4568 Ever since I bought my laptop from them I have been getting some good coupons and stuff from them. Thinking about getting dual l…

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## [Backstab project](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/backstab-project/192722)

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**Author:** [@hybrid101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hybrid101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/backstab-project/192722 "2006-06-30T14:51:23Z")

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my friend has this project he made every saturday. it's like backstabbing someone you feel like backstabbing. tomorrow in our local time, july 1, is his big backstab special. we're checking if any bloggers or just anyo…

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## [Looking for thread](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-thread/192713)

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**Author:** [@Theros](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Theros)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-thread/192713 "2006-06-30T13:23:45Z")

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I believe that somebody earlier posted a very nice link to a very technical standpoint of the Mac vs PC agrument. If I remember correctly it offered a very good view using technical readouts instead of just dumb incorre…

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## [Family Guy fans](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/family-guy-fans/192697)

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**Author:** [@upuaut](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/upuaut)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/family-guy-fans/192697 "2006-06-30T09:59:29Z")

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This is absolutely the funniest thing I've ever seen on tv. Hopefully some of you find it as hilarious as I did. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/86931/family\_guy\_shipoopi/

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## [Japanese Pranks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/japanese-pranks/192663)

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**Author:** [@CriTiCeRz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CriTiCeRz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/japanese-pranks/192663 "2006-06-30T03:38:18Z")

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Guys, gotta share the fun stuff with you. I laughed at this video for like half an hour...LMAO. http://break.com/index/bathroomprank1.html

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## [Internet Explorer 7 Final Released](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/internet-explorer-7-final-released/192657)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/internet-explorer-7-final-released/192657 "2006-06-30T02:42:37Z")

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Download: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.mspx Updated IE7 final review: http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/ie7.asp Short review plus screenshots can be found here: http://www.winsupersite.com/…

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## [DVD Backup software?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-backup-software/192656)

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**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-backup-software/192656 "2006-06-30T02:20:27Z")

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I wanted to really test out my dvd player on my new computer. Are there any good software that I could get to backup movies? I just wanted to save some movies I own to my computer. Also, is there a way to encode dvd mo…

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## [What Do you Do?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-do-you-do/192648)

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**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2006, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-do-you-do/192648 "2006-06-30T01:07:16Z")

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When you guys are so called not geeking what do you guys do? Also how many real life friends do you gusy have?

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## [Dude, I got a Dell!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dude-i-got-a-dell/192636)

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**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dude-i-got-a-dell/192636 "2006-06-29T23:21:12Z")

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My Brother and his Wife just got me a brand new Dell. 2.53 ghz processor Celeron D with 256 mb ram. I'm going to upgrade my ram later, but it's okay for now. GBP

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## [Lady in the Water](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lady-in-the-water/192634)

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**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lady-in-the-water/192634 "2006-06-29T23:14:43Z")

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Another crazy adventure from M. Night Shyamalan... http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/ladyinthewater/ I quite like his movies: The Sixth Sense - Not bad, not his best. Unbreakable - Pretty sweet, probably one of my f…

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## [Google Checkout](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-checkout/192626)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-checkout/192626 "2006-06-29T21:21:16Z")

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We all knew it was coming: \[\[u\] Google Checkout \[/u\]\](http://checkout.google.com) They try so hard to be the exact same thing Paypal already is… and do it so shamelessly. \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Notice how you don't…

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## [Dunkaroos](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dunkaroos/192615)

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**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dunkaroos/192615 "2006-06-29T19:35:53Z")

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Anyone know if they still make Dunkaroos? Those things were the s\*\*\*. (For those of you who don't know, they were a package of cookies with cream dip and a kangaroo logo, they were amazing.) I have a craving for them…

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## [Bling Bling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bling-bling/192605)

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**Author:** [@unkind1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unkind1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bling-bling/192605 "2006-06-29T18:19:58Z")

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:11&item=270002698924 It speaks for itself... what do you think?

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## [HAPPY BIRTHDAY .... to me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-to-me/192579)

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**Author:** [@Kay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-to-me/192579 "2006-06-29T15:19:50Z")

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Sorry just looking for some attention on my 23 Birthday. I'm feeling very lonely right now:crying:

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## [Extranet/CMS Web Apps : Flash or dynamic page?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extranet-cms-web-apps-flash-or-dynamic-page/192565)

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**Author:** [@turb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/turb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extranet-cms-web-apps-flash-or-dynamic-page/192565 "2006-06-29T13:35:34Z")

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Hi, since a few time, i'm brainstorming to develop an extranet/cms structure for the business I work for! We have cools ideas like adding a calendar, sharing files and informations. But as much as I think of it, i'm wo…

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## [PS3 games $60 to $99 bucks?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ps3-games-60-to-99-bucks/192564)

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**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ps3-games-60-to-99-bucks/192564 "2006-06-29T13:17:29Z")

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Well I honestly hope this isnt true and I'm not even planning on purchasing a PS3, still its distrubing if this is where the videogame market is headed. http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3151823

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## [Getting a 360 soon, games anyone?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-a-360-soon-games-anyone/192538)

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**Author:** [@Vexir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vexir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-a-360-soon-games-anyone/192538 "2006-06-29T07:27:17Z")

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Anyone suggest some good games to get for the 360? I'll be selling my computer to get it, so lets say around $600 to spend. console(400) + extra controller(50) + XBLGold3month(20) = 470. for the hardware. Games I a…

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## [Removing old contact list from Messenger?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-old-contact-list-from-messenger/192535)

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**Author:** [@minimalistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/minimalistik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-old-contact-list-from-messenger/192535 "2006-06-29T06:50:26Z")

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I just downloaded Windows Live Messenger and it has made a long list of people I have deleted appear again in the "Non Instant Messenging Contacts" tab. How do I delete all the deleted contacts I made (bloody 4 years ago…

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## [Calc Q](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calc-q/192525)

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**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Torq)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calc-q/192525 "2006-06-29T04:24:55Z")

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Hey, I don't think there is a local maxima or minima in the equation: 3x^4 + 8x^3 + 6x^2 + 2. I see 1 global minima and that's all. However, it says to state the local maxima and minima in the equation. Am I wrong or i…

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## [College junk](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/college-junk/192508)

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**Author:** [@kdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/college-junk/192508 "2006-06-29T01:40:37Z")

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Those of you who are in college: do you hate it when they make you take classes that are really irrelevant to your major? Like for instance, I'm a CS major, and I have to take biology and other classes like Dance, what t…

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## [Company Name Brainstorm](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/company-name-brainstorm/192478)

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**Author:** [@insaniak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/insaniak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/company-name-brainstorm/192478 "2006-06-28T21:01:00Z")

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Oh dear here I go again... I really can't for the life of me think of a name to call my 'company' (you know what I mean) to use for my web design bits. Have spent several hours brainstorming with a few friends but am v…

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## [Flash to Screensaver software](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-screensaver-software/192418)

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**Author:** [@hikes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hikes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-screensaver-software/192418 "2006-06-28T14:09:34Z")

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I was wondering if anyone could recommend a software that will turn a Flash movie into a Screensaver. I am interested in knowing the good, the bad, and the ugly! Thank in advance!

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## [Flash 9 Preview Released](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-9-preview-released/192416)

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**Author:** [@egoldy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/egoldy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-9-preview-released/192416 "2006-06-28T13:34:27Z")

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Today .Flash 9 Preview Released--Actionscript 3.0 preview Now .you can use actionscript 3 in Flash 9 ide. here the links http://weblogs.macromedia.com/labs/archives/2006/06/flash\_professio.cfm examples: http://do…

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## [Is the 7900GT Worth Getting?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-the-7900gt-worth-getting/192412)

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**Author:** [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-the-7900gt-worth-getting/192412 "2006-06-28T13:07:57Z")

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Ok I'm planning to upgrade my computer by the end of august, and so have been looking out for deals and such. I've noticed that over the pass few days newegg has been having 7900gt cards come with $30-35 rebates or oth…

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## [Dude walks on water - Awesome video!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dude-walks-on-water-awesome-video/192405)

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**Author:** [@o111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/o111)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dude-walks-on-water-awesome-video/192405 "2006-06-28T11:39:34Z")

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This is the coolest thing i've seen in a long time. Check this guy out, he is walking on the water surface across the pool. http://www.break.com/index/walkonwater.html Any ideas on how he did that?:h: I was thinking he h…

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## [Screenshot of Forum Google Ads](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screenshot-of-forum-google-ads/192381)

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**Author:** [@w1sh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/w1sh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screenshot-of-forum-google-ads/192381 "2006-06-28T07:01:48Z")

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Kirupa will do anything for a buck.:p: \[image\]

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## [\[rant\] GRRRR \[/rant\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rant-grrrr-rant/192377)

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**Author:** [@3d\_Nirvana](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3d_Nirvana)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rant-grrrr-rant/192377 "2006-06-28T06:41:59Z")

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God, i have the dumbest friend ever. This one girl secretly got his keys drove his car like 3 feet as a joke (they moved it behind a bush). He freaks out since she didnt have her license. Like a week after the fact he is…

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## [Microsoft Source Code Site Exits Beta](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-source-code-site-exits-beta/192375)

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**Author:** [@pablosci](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pablosci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-source-code-site-exits-beta/192375 "2006-06-28T06:02:21Z")

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Microsoft officially launched CodePlex on Tuesday, a software development portal designed to host projects by third parties and share source code. In beta testing since May, CodePlex offers code under a variety of licen…

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## [If K Community Ends](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-k-community-ends/192367)

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**Author:** [@CriTiCeRz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CriTiCeRz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-k-community-ends/192367 "2006-06-28T04:01:10Z")

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So... Random question: If the Kirupa forums come to an end... What in the world would you do???

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## [Flash Player 9 Released (formerly 8.5) - Beta for Intel macs available](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-9-released-formerly-8-5-beta-for-intel-macs-available/192362)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-9-released-formerly-8-5-beta-for-intel-macs-available/192362 "2006-06-28T02:59:14Z")

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http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1\_Prod\_Version=ShockwaveFlash For those looking to use Flash Player 9 on their Intel-based Macs, you can download the beta here: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash…

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