# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=346 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 347 --- ## [MSN to start charging 'user fee'](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-to-start-charging-user-fee/180704)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Smith](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ben_Smith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2006, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-to-start-charging-user-fee/180704 "2006-04-15T08:54:16Z")
\[FONT=sans-serif\]\[SIZE=2\]Microsoft is reportedly planning to start charging surfers for the improved services of its MSN internet portal.\[/SIZE\]\[/FONT\] --- ## [Question for all you programmers out there](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-for-all-you-programmers-out-there/185266)
**Author:** [@darkplanets](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darkplanets)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2006, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-for-all-you-programmers-out-there/185266 "2006-04-15T01:18:41Z")
Ok.. so this is mainly, or should I say, like 99% a web development, art forum, so I really didnt know where to put this because there isnt a defined location for programming in other languages besides AS. Ok, so here'… --- ## [One reason why Kirupa stopped playing CS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/one-reason-why-kirupa-stopped-playing-cs/185655)
**Author:** [@11113](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/11113)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2006, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/one-reason-why-kirupa-stopped-playing-cs/185655 "2006-04-15T01:11:12Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsQFYceNZS8&search=fps%20doug He was turning into one of these, rofl.:trout: --- ## [Translate English-\>French for me?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/translate-english-french-for-me/185521)
**Author:** [@bigmtnskier](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigmtnskier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2006, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/translate-english-french-for-me/185521 "2006-04-15T01:03:35Z")
Hi there, I have a pretty urgent issue.. Could someone that is willing to translate a paragraph from english to french please PM me? =) (no it is not for a homework assignment) And yes, I do know of babelfish :lol: I… --- ## [What are some of the best AS Books?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-best-as-books/185629)
**Author:** [@waseem](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/waseem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-best-as-books/185629 "2006-04-14T21:24:32Z")
Hi people! i was woundering if any of you knew good books that teach actionscript well. I am a little familiar with actionscript but i want to learn more. Can you post some of the bboks you have used that are very good.… --- ## [Internet Connection-thingy Popups](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/internet-connection-thingy-popups/185636)
**Author:** [@tucker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/internet-connection-thingy-popups/185636 "2006-04-14T21:19:08Z")
I have DSL, a linksys router. When im surfing the web, i get the windows connection box and it popups asking me if i want to connect to the internet ( the box that shows up when you go to network connections and connect)… --- ## [You guys didn't remember?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/you-guys-didnt-remember/185605)
**Author:** [@GPP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GPP)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/you-guys-didnt-remember/185605 "2006-04-14T20:14:55Z")
Today is Whoohoo day! http://www.kirupa.com/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-4-14&e=112&c=1 Congrats \[beer\] --- ## [Sky HD](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sky-hd/185585)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sky-hd/185585 "2006-04-14T19:15:12Z")
http://www.sky.com/hd Can't wait for HDTV, we just got a new 32" Sony Bravia flat panel tv which is HD ready, I really wanna watch some HD stuff on it :moustache Awesome site, anyone know when you can buy the Sky HD … --- ## [Rip of?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rip-of/184210)
**Author:** [@usagi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/usagi)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rip-of/184210 "2006-04-14T19:03:31Z")
guys im not sure abt this one, but i happened to see the tutorial abt the cool footer from this site... over at this place :http://www.bratz-designs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20675 im a bit lost so excuse me if its t… --- ## [My First Blog](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-blog/185515)
**Author:** [@billystar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/billystar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-blog/185515 "2006-04-14T18:55:21Z")
Rather than write about my life, I have decided to do a blog on Wimbledon Tennis, having a global event on my doorstep seems a good topic for a blog! www.2006wimbledontennis.com I'm going to try and make some 'pocket… --- ## [DHCP woes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dhcp-woes/185592)
**Author:** [@Bird\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bird_E)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dhcp-woes/185592 "2006-04-14T18:41:58Z")
I'm trying to connect my iMac via airport extreme to my SpeedStream6520 ADSL modem/router. It has wireless in that my pc notebook can connect to it via netgear 54mbps USB adapter. Here's my new predicament- So I've c… --- ## [What Happened To Imageshack?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-happened-to-imageshack/185613)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-happened-to-imageshack/185613 "2006-04-14T17:41:08Z")
I went on it today and well its chnaged it not the imageschack like before. Check it out for urselfs: www.imageschack.us --- ## [Join the Club](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/join-the-club/185604)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/join-the-club/185604 "2006-04-14T16:27:07Z")
I just started a kirupa club at myspace where we will discuss web design and other stuff. \[COLOR=#003399\]\[http://groups.myspace.com/Kirupa\](http://groups.myspace.com/Kirupa) \[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#003399\]I don't think you ha… --- ## [Web magazines](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-magazines/183611)
**Author:** [@red\_A](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/red_A)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-magazines/183611 "2006-04-14T15:30:54Z")
Web magazines, does anyone read them on this forum? I'm a regular subscriber of .NET Mag www.netmag.co.uk but i would also like to try out something new, something from America any of you in the states read any web mags … --- ## [Who's footer?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whos-footer/185354)
**Author:** [@evildrummer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evildrummer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whos-footer/185354 "2006-04-14T15:22:05Z")
Who's footer has the link saying 'Dont click here!' and where does the link actually take you? --- ## [Html and Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-and-flash/184832)
**Author:** [@zeka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-and-flash/184832 "2006-04-14T14:13:19Z")
Don't know if this belongs here but... ANYWAY, I have been pondering over this for about an hour now, its probably really simple. You know how every flash movie has the size that it was published at? Well I want to emb… --- ## [The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Review Please :)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-review-please/182791)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-review-please/182791 "2006-04-14T13:52:52Z")
Hellooo! Review Please :beam: ::knocks on monitor::: I am so excited for this game. I think it releases today. I played III on the xbox and actually enjoyed it more than on the PC. I plan to pick up a 360 as soon as m… --- ## [An Online RPG Funeral Gets Ambushed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-online-rpg-funeral-gets-ambushed/184488)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-online-rpg-funeral-gets-ambushed/184488 "2006-04-14T07:03:32Z")
I have never played WoW but this story totally cracked me up. http://www.shoutwire.com/comments/8726/WOW\_an\_Online\_RPG\_Funeral\_Gets\_Ambushed\_Without\_Mercy --- ## [iRiver U10](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iriver-u10/185556)
**Author:** [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iriver-u10/185556 "2006-04-14T06:16:51Z")
Anybody have one of these? I'm thinking of getting one, but there are a few things I'd like to check first (information that I can't find anywhere) --- ## [My post count is 1337](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-post-count-is-1337/185282)
**Author:** [@anon1712571](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anon1712571)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-post-count-is-1337/185282 "2006-04-14T04:19:04Z")
Im on 1337 \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] I guess that's never gonna happen again \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] ROFL --- ## [Adding background music to a site!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-background-music-to-a-site/185158)
**Author:** [@yolkSac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yolkSac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2006, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-background-music-to-a-site/185158 "2006-04-13T23:50:56Z")
Hey all! I would like to add some background music to my flash portfolio site. Does any of you guys know where I may find a good tutorial on how this can be done? Also, do you know the best method to achieve this? I kn… --- ## [The Art of Negotiating](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-art-of-negotiating/185481)
**Author:** [@kungFuChris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kungFuChris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2006, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-art-of-negotiating/185481 "2006-04-13T18:13:00Z")
This is the situation.... Apart from having a strong portfolio, what do you guys use to sell yourself to get the salary you deserve. This is the scenario.. I freelance a lot, but now I think I want to settle into a com… --- ## [Solidworks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/solidworks/185371)
**Author:** [@Maxtr0sity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maxtr0sity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2006, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/solidworks/185371 "2006-04-13T09:08:50Z")
For class we're doing a massive project that'll involve a lot of modeling in Solidworks. However, Solidworks doesn't really have the sharpest appearances. Ex. a fillet is just contoured rectangles. Are there any 3D pro… --- ## [Suggest a good laptop for £1000 or under](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/suggest-a-good-laptop-for-1000-or-under/183504)
**Author:** [@G111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/G111)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2006, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/suggest-a-good-laptop-for-1000-or-under/183504 "2006-04-13T08:36:57Z")
Hi guys and gals \[smile\] I'm considering buying a laptop but I can't really find a great one for about £1000, no more than that its my limit. Anybody know of a decent one for that price or less the only ones that I h… --- ## [Best AV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-av/185361)
**Author:** [@RevoGiant](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RevoGiant)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2006, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-av/185361 "2006-04-13T08:24:44Z")
Hey guys. I am shopping for a new firewall and anti virus program. Any suggestions? I like Tiny Firewall but am not sure if there is something better. What do you use? --- ## [Some funny images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-funny-images/185312)
**Author:** [@minimalistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/minimalistik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2006, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-funny-images/185312 "2006-04-13T06:41:51Z")
Some wacky images: http://www.news.com.au/gallery/0,10149,38419-1,00.html collected by travellers. --- ## [Free 411?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-411/185317)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2006, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-411/185317 "2006-04-13T05:05:47Z")
This is for North America only. So if you have a phone number structured like this “(011) 81 5 6408 3901”… you might as well just click the back button you freak :wink: I got this email this morning. This is also ver… --- ## [Empathy Library Launch- Calling All Designers!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/empathy-library-launch-calling-all-designers/185247)
**Author:** [@EmpathyLibrary1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EmpathyLibrary1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2006, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/empathy-library-launch-calling-all-designers/185247 "2006-04-12T22:43:23Z")
\[FONT=Times New Roman\] Hey Kirupians, new here (I registered like 2 years ago and had like 200 posts) and I have something I think you guys will love. \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Times New Roman\] EmpathyLibrary (http://www.Emp… --- ## [Coins Puzzle](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coins-puzzle/184247)
**Author:** [@ben\_is\_sparky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ben_is_sparky)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2006, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coins-puzzle/184247 "2006-04-12T20:10:48Z")
Ok, my grandad gave me this brainteaser and I thought it was cool - see if you can get it. You have 12 identical coins, but one is a different weight to the others. (maybe heavier, maybe lighter, you don't know which) … --- ## [The General Public - Bonkers? - Bet Now](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-general-public-bonkers-bet-now/185202)
**Author:** [@Greenwidth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Greenwidth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2006, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-general-public-bonkers-bet-now/185202 "2006-04-12T20:09:55Z")
Having worked with the general public for some time in various roles, encompassing a wide cross section of ages, social status etc, I am coming to the conclusion that they are, on the whole, "as mad as a bag of pegs". F… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=345) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=347)