# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=355 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 356 --- ## [Microsoft interview - 10 minute presentation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-interview-10-minute-presentation/182481)
**Author:** [@G111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/G111)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2006, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-interview-10-minute-presentation/182481 "2006-03-21T16:26:10Z")
Hi guys, This thursday I have an interview for MS. Anyway I have to do a 10 min presentation on: "If you were the general manager of Microsoft UK what key things would you focus on to ensure Microsoft retains its po… --- ## [Loose wire ended the life of a lot of my parts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loose-wire-ended-the-life-of-a-lot-of-my-parts/182749)
**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2006, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loose-wire-ended-the-life-of-a-lot-of-my-parts/182749 "2006-03-21T15:19:27Z")
You might have remember me complaining a month or so ago about a problem with a wire coming loose and frying my computer. Well it ended up being my harddrive, vidcard, and motherboard. After I rma'ed the vid card and m… --- ## [Slow performance in Ultimate Spiderman](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-performance-in-ultimate-spiderman/182456)
**Author:** [@paoloissic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paoloissic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2006, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-performance-in-ultimate-spiderman/182456 "2006-03-21T11:45:36Z")
im having problems with Ultimate Spiderman. why is it slow on my system. i mean i can play NFS most wanted, Doom 3, Age of Empires 3 flawlesly but when i play ultimate spiderman it's slow...well im already using DX 9.0c … --- ## [Is she a celebrity?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-she-a-celebrity/182612)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2006, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-she-a-celebrity/182612 "2006-03-21T10:22:58Z")
:sen: --- ## [Google logo maker closing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-logo-maker-closing/182636)
**Author:** [@kdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2006, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-logo-maker-closing/182636 "2006-03-21T00:16:04Z")
Yes, Google logo maker site www.logogle.com is closing. \[frowning\] alright, found another one: http://www.googlefont.com/ --- ## [What does this look like to you?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-does-this-look-like-to-you/182509)
**Author:** [@Willofdarkness](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Willofdarkness)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2006, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-does-this-look-like-to-you/182509 "2006-03-20T15:40:20Z")
I need help on this.... What does this look like to you? http://orangesherbert.com/images/thing.jpg --- ## [Fighting game keys](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fighting-game-keys/182583)
**Author:** [@wats120](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wats120)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2006, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fighting-game-keys/182583 "2006-03-20T10:09:57Z")
For my game super smash bros the default keys are up - w down - s right - d left - a attack1 - g attack2 - h attack3 - j attack4 - k though those are the default how would you make it to where you could in game cha… --- ## [Laptop - Net?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/laptop-net/182188)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2006, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/laptop-net/182188 "2006-03-20T07:41:33Z")
Im considering getting a laptop - but i was wondering - can i get the net on it so that i can use it anywhere? like sitting on a bus? or sitting in a park? What kind of solutions (if any) for this exists and how much w… --- ## [Cyclone Larry - Australia](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cyclone-larry-australia/182634)
**Author:** [@DariusMonsef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DariusMonsef)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2006, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cyclone-larry-australia/182634 "2006-03-20T07:32:12Z")
Any Aussies got a real update on the damage? I'm on ready deployment, I just need to know what the damage is like out there. The news has some coverage, but not that much here in the states. Let me know please. -D --- ## [Wow i feel automatedly special](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wow-i-feel-automatedly-special/182539)
**Author:** [@anon1712571](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anon1712571)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2006, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wow-i-feel-automatedly-special/182539 "2006-03-20T07:31:37Z")
Hello darkmotion, We at kirupaForum would like to wish you a happy birthday today! yay i got mine, and about 20 others from forums im not even part of :} --- ## [Tax Software](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tax-software/182581)
**Author:** [@Maxtr0sity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maxtr0sity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2006, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tax-software/182581 "2006-03-20T02:11:58Z")
Can anyone recommend some tax software? I know the big ones like TaxAct and TurboTax, but which one is better? It'll be the first time to do taxes for me so I need an ultran00b how-to. --- ## [Windows File Type/Resident Application Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-file-type-resident-application-question/182228)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2006, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-file-type-resident-application-question/182228 "2006-03-19T23:15:49Z")
This is probably a stupid question one of which I should have asked years ago. :lol: Hopefully there is an easy solution to something that bothers the living hell out of me. Is there a way to prevent applications (… --- ## [I want to be a photographer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-want-to-be-a-photographer/182515)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2006, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-want-to-be-a-photographer/182515 "2006-03-19T21:31:24Z")
Well I want to be a photographer and I want to know if anybody has any tips or sites where I can start from. For example cameras, lenses etc. this is my first pic I took with the camera I got, its my yard.:bu: Picture --- ## [Is this a good deal for a barebones kit?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-a-good-deal-for-a-barebones-kit/182199)
**Author:** [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2006, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-a-good-deal-for-a-barebones-kit/182199 "2006-03-19T17:39:19Z")
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1959130&sku=M452-2436+C&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEM1076C I am considering building my own machine and pricing a few things. But with the sl… --- ## [I met mdipi (Mike) Yesterday!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-met-mdipi-mike-yesterday/182505)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2006, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-met-mdipi-mike-yesterday/182505 "2006-03-19T06:17:40Z")
I can't believe I forgot to post about it \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Yesterday, Mike was in the Boston area to visit colleges. He dropped by MIT for a bit, and we chatted for a while \[smile\] :sailor: --- ## [Me skateboarding really bad](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/me-skateboarding-really-bad/182413)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2006, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/me-skateboarding-really-bad/182413 "2006-03-19T00:44:20Z")
Hahahaha Now you can finally see me skateboarding skillz. I actually skateboard really bad, but I did get hurt in a few that I don't want to show. and thank my cousin for the cool sound effects lol. Video1 Video2 Video3 I… --- ## [Nominated for NYLF/TECH for this summer!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nominated-for-nylf-tech-for-this-summer/182485)
**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2006, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nominated-for-nylf-tech-for-this-summer/182485 "2006-03-19T00:30:39Z")
I just got a letter from the Chairman of The Board of Directors of the National Youth Leadership Forum. Basically I've been nominated to represent my school at the Forum this summer in Silicon Valley, California. I'm jus… --- ## [Intel Macs May Now Be able to Run Windows Natively](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/intel-macs-may-now-be-able-to-run-windows-natively/182153)
**Author:** [@gonzales](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gonzales)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2006, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/intel-macs-may-now-be-able-to-run-windows-natively/182153 "2006-03-18T23:48:09Z")
http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2006/3/15/3197 A video, published online by Narf (the individual who we previously reported may have succeeded at installing WinXP on an Intel iMac), shows an iMac booting into… --- ## [Office Olympics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/office-olympics/182470)
**Author:** [@Maxtr0sity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maxtr0sity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2006, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/office-olympics/182470 "2006-03-18T16:59:14Z")
This may give some of you cubicle detanees some hope. http://savemanny.blogspot.com/2006/03/office-olympics.html --- ## [Cocoa and NSBundle Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cocoa-and-nsbundle-issue/182441)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2006, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cocoa-and-nsbundle-issue/182441 "2006-03-18T07:36:21Z")
Hey, I’m not quite sure where to put this, because we have no general programming forum. Anyways, I create a blank Cocoa project in Xcode, and try building it. When I do, it’ll immediately come up with this: This is o… --- ## [Some New PSP Hardware](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-new-psp-hardware/182440)
**Author:** [@Mik3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mik3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2006, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-new-psp-hardware/182440 "2006-03-18T07:11:33Z")
Eyetoy: Voice + Video Over IP Communication GPS Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 Price cut to $200 (Probably preparation for Flash HDD PSPs) http://www.gamespot.com/news/6145973.html \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] --- ## [Hosting problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hosting-problems/182439)
**Author:** [@taskhill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/taskhill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2006, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hosting-problems/182439 "2006-03-18T07:04:34Z")
Has anyone here had problems hosting on Go Daddy? I have just finished a site for a friend who has hosting on Go Daddy but once the file has been uploaded it wont play on their server. I have it on another server and i… --- ## [FireWire](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firewire/182437)
**Author:** [@Matt1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Matt1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2006, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firewire/182437 "2006-03-18T06:56:19Z")
http://media.putfile.com/FireWire http://media.putfile.com/Pyromania95 Hah we were bored. Sorry for like the 2 or 3 bad words but if you must cover your ears \[smirk\] --- ## [Arcade Hacker](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arcade-hacker/182434)
**Author:** [@Kyri](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kyri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2006, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arcade-hacker/182434 "2006-03-18T05:51:28Z")
Hey all, I think there is some cheating/hacking in the arcades. \[frowning\] "dandur" has a supposed score of 43877 in Curveball and is now in first place, but as the game is programmed, the score is incremented by 5's. … --- ## [T knows the deal!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/t-knows-the-deal/182426)
**Author:** [@love\_police](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/love_police)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2006, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/t-knows-the-deal/182426 "2006-03-18T03:46:42Z")
http://www.ifilm.com/player/mac.jsp?ifilmId=2668992&pg=default&skin=default&refsite=default&mediaSize=default&context=product&launchVal=1&data= :lol: --- ## [Photo Restoration](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-restoration/182401)
**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2006, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-restoration/182401 "2006-03-17T19:52:02Z")
Whats a good price to charge for restoring a photo, say 11x16 or so. These are photos that are old and have tears and bend marks all over them. --- ## [SLMLService?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slmlservice/182377)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2006, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slmlservice/182377 "2006-03-17T16:12:15Z")
Ok so my friend's friend needed help fixing her computer as it was running really really slowly. I had a look at it and found that the CPU was running at 100%. 99% of the usage was going into an app called SLMLService… --- ## [Happy Birthday Dear Brother!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-dear-brother/182371)
**Author:** [@Sciurus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sciurus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2006, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-dear-brother/182371 "2006-03-17T15:09:25Z")
Today is my brother's birthday!!!! He turns eleven today. --- ## [FPS in Director](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fps-in-director/182357)
**Author:** [@Akirasan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Akirasan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2006, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fps-in-director/182357 "2006-03-17T12:00:12Z")
Check this FPS made with Macromedia Director! Rox http://www.rasterwerks.com/game/phosphor/beta1.htm --- ## [Physics and Equations in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/physics-and-equations-in-flash/182319)
**Author:** [@Soulberry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Soulberry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2006, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/physics-and-equations-in-flash/182319 "2006-03-17T04:02:04Z")
Since my last post here, I have continued educating myself on the fundamentals of flash and actionscript (I'm a hobbyist and an absolute novice if you remember). What I have deduced thus far is that solving physics eq… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=354) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=356)