# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=508 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 509 --- ## [Software Patents in Europe](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/software-patents-in-europe/82077)
**Author:** [@955](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/955)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2005, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/software-patents-in-europe/82077 "2005-03-07T18:32:47Z")
Words cannot describe how pissed off I am if this is true. http://wiki.ffii.org/Cons050307En --- ## [Change Systray Icons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-systray-icons/82074)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-systray-icons/82074 "2005-03-07T17:58:47Z")
Hey everyone, I'm wondering if there is an easy way to change the system tray icons for programs? The one icon that is really bugging me is the GAIM icon, for while the program is great, their system tray icon could be b… --- ## [How does the freelancers here work?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-does-the-freelancers-here-work/82071)
**Author:** [@alapimba](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alapimba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-does-the-freelancers-here-work/82071 "2005-03-07T17:25:22Z")
Hello, i have a webdesign company and i'd like to know how does the freelancers from this forum work. I'd like to have an idea of prices that you charge, method of payment, if you use to work with companies that you can'… --- ## [Counterfeit Mini Coopers!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/counterfeit-mini-coopers/82061)
**Author:** [@mrhines1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrhines1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2005, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/counterfeit-mini-coopers/82061 "2005-03-07T15:27:25Z")
If there is one thing I like, it's the Mini Cooper marketing campaign. For the past few years they have had advertising that stands out from the rest and they have managed to do it again. Have any of you seen the Count… --- ## [Flash Lite](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-lite/82054)
**Author:** [@frost\_oni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/frost_oni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2005, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-lite/82054 "2005-03-07T13:08:21Z")
the Flash Lite player is available for purchase in the macromedia store, for £6 or $9. I wonder if i should go for it or keep the money to get drunk.:thumb: --- ## [BIG Spyware Attack \[!\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/big-spyware-attack/82037)
**Author:** [@B3NKobe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B3NKobe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2005, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/big-spyware-attack/82037 "2005-03-07T07:13:57Z")
Well some how a pop up opend in Firefox, I dont know where it came from because I was only searching at Yahoo! Anyway all of a sudden my computer started running slow and boom, up popped an alert from Microsoft AntiSpywa… --- ## [Getting stupid IIS to work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-stupid-iis-to-work/82032)
**Author:** [@krilnon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krilnon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2005, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-stupid-iis-to-work/82032 "2005-03-07T04:50:14Z")
I’ve always gotten this stupid error in IIS: Server Application Error The server has encountered an error while loading an application during the processing of your request. Please refer to the event log for more det… --- ## [Network help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/network-help/82005)
**Author:** [@mdipi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdipi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/network-help/82005 "2005-03-06T23:22:51Z")
Hey guys, I have a wireless b/g network set up using an Apple AirPort Extreme. I need to be able to connect my mom's laptop which doesnt have a wireless card, and we cant install a wireless PCI card in because her work w… --- ## [Republic Commando](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/republic-commando/82001)
**Author:** [@love\_police](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/love_police)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/republic-commando/82001 "2005-03-06T22:59:26Z")
ohhh man this game is awesome. got it for PC over the weekend. and i LOVE IT!!! it runs so smooth for me aswell. this has taken over Knights of The Old Republic for me which i also just started last week. :lol: GET IT! … --- ## [Another Crazy eBay Listing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-crazy-ebay-listing/81997)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-crazy-ebay-listing/81997 "2005-03-06T22:33:33Z")
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18839&item=4706422348&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW lol :lol: --- ## [My Tim Horton's Experiment (Canadians Will know)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-tim-hortons-experiment-canadians-will-know/81991)
**Author:** [@CanadianGuy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CanadianGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-tim-hortons-experiment-canadians-will-know/81991 "2005-03-06T21:29:27Z")
Hey People, I figured I'd share something mildly frustrating. As many of you know boredom around the office happens and the littlest things can get your goat. Well, I've been upset with a specific Tim Horton's for scre… --- ## [Linux Alternatives](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linux-alternatives/81990)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linux-alternatives/81990 "2005-03-06T21:25:35Z")
Hey guys, Just put my ubuntu live cd in and I'm in love. So I'm gonna install and start using it soon, but I need to make sure of a few things first. I need something that can.. Edit/Auto Upload Website stuff (php/css… --- ## [Get your own BitTorrent Tracker, today, free!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-your-own-bittorrent-tracker-today-free/81988)
**Author:** [@T\_O](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/T_O)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-your-own-bittorrent-tracker-today-free/81988 "2005-03-06T21:16:26Z")
http://owntracker.com/ It's never been simpler. \[smiley\] --- ## [Formatting the ol' HD today](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/formatting-the-ol-hd-today/81971)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/formatting-the-ol-hd-today/81971 "2005-03-06T18:36:47Z")
This is more random than anything else, but jesus.... you really dont know how much crap you really have to back up untill you decide to wipe your disc :lol: I have been at my PC transfering shizzle to my external HD f… --- ## [Smallest MP3 Player?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smallest-mp3-player/81962)
**Author:** [@Maxtr0sity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maxtr0sity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smallest-mp3-player/81962 "2005-03-06T18:02:13Z")
My friend needs a mp3 player with the least amount of memory usage. Winamp and WMP are all too much, any recommendations? --- ## [MSNM Worm](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msnm-worm/81953)
**Author:** [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msnm-worm/81953 "2005-03-06T16:08:32Z")
hey, recently I received from a couple of friends the same message, went something like this: hot pic!! http://www.mxt-networkz.com/parishilton.pif it’s obviously some worm…anyone have more info on this? cant seem t… --- ## [I got a DC~](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-got-a-dc/81947)
**Author:** [@Mr\_eRic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mr_eRic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-got-a-dc/81947 "2005-03-06T14:46:02Z")
It's Richo R1, cheap camera but good performance \[wink\] here are some photos... \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] --- ## [Capacitors - pros and cons?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/capacitors-pros-and-cons/81945)
**Author:** [@ben\_is\_sparky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ben_is_sparky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/capacitors-pros-and-cons/81945 "2005-03-06T14:40:26Z")
I'm stuck on a piece of electronics homework at GCSE level. I need some good and bad points on various types of capacitor, electrolytic, ceramic and polyester. I know that electrolytic can hold lots of charge and that … --- ## [Anyone else think Johnny Cash is cool?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-else-think-johnny-cash-is-cool/81944)
**Author:** [@T\_O](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/T_O)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-else-think-johnny-cash-is-cool/81944 "2005-03-06T14:10:24Z")
I just got this album from my back neightbour or the guy that life's behind my house. It's pretty cool the album called The Man Comes Around. --- ## [Howmany "F"s did you get? "Dont Lie"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/howmany-f-s-did-you-get-dont-lie/81942)
**Author:** [@Jasninder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jasninder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/howmany-f-s-did-you-get-dont-lie/81942 "2005-03-06T13:49:32Z")
Count every "F" in the following text: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI FIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS... (SEE BELOW) HOW MANY ? ...................... 3? WRONG, THERE ARE 6 -- … --- ## [Kirupa Arcade Challenge Zone (KACZ)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-arcade-challenge-zone-kacz/81908)
**Author:** [@forsake\_no\_1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/forsake_no_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-arcade-challenge-zone-kacz/81908 "2005-03-06T03:50:03Z")
KACZ purpose Asking people to challenge you in the \[Kirupa Arcade \_\_\_\_\_ (link: \[url="http://www.kirupa.com/forum/arcade.php"\]http://www.kirupa.com/forum/arcade.php\](http://www.kirupa.com/forum/arcade.php?)) --- ## [Anyone WANT a Gmail Invite?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-want-a-gmail-invite/81906)
**Author:** [@ace893](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ace893)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2005, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-want-a-gmail-invite/81906 "2005-03-06T03:44:35Z")
I've just recieved a bunch of invites from Gmail. I've got about 40 left. Anyone interested? Just reply with your name and email address and I'll send them out. --- ## [Shred'em Up](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shredem-up/81886)
**Author:** [@Maxtr0sity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maxtr0sity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2005, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shredem-up/81886 "2005-03-05T21:00:09Z")
http://www.ssiworld.com/watch/watch-en.htm Industrial shredder, I likey the washing machine one. --- ## [Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dell-ultrasharp-2405fpw/81882)
**Author:** [@DiGiTi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DiGiTi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2005, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dell-ultrasharp-2405fpw/81882 "2005-03-05T20:17:29Z")
DELL Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24-inch Wide Aspect Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand $1,199.00 More info can be found here I saw this screen was released a couple of days ago. Looks very nice and go… --- ## [AVI Compression codecs?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/avi-compression-codecs/81865)
**Author:** [@Vexir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vexir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2005, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/avi-compression-codecs/81865 "2005-03-05T17:54:39Z")
Hey do any of you know any good AVI-compression codecs? (i.e. DivX.. except plz dont say DivX, because not everyone can see DivX...) --- ## [Hide Media Player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-media-player/81853)
**Author:** [@talkshowhost](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/talkshowhost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2005, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-media-player/81853 "2005-03-05T15:15:31Z")
Hey guys Is it possible to 'hide' windows media player to the task bar? I don't mean as the mini-player but as a little icon like a running task on the far right of the bar (next to the clock). I have looked around and c… --- ## [Skyfire!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skyfire/81844)
**Author:** [@zacus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zacus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2005, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skyfire/81844 "2005-03-05T13:06:26Z")
im not sure if there are any other canberrans on kirupa but anyway every year on the 6th of March they have a massive fireworks display over the cities lake and its basically a great excuse to have a massive party in the… --- ## [Vacation in Singapore](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vacation-in-singapore/81843)
**Author:** [@mrloo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrloo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2005, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vacation-in-singapore/81843 "2005-03-05T12:13:35Z")
Hey guys, I'm planning to go to Singapore for a vacation, any tips and ideas on what are the good places to go to? thanks, --- ## [Flash player running slowly in Firefox?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-running-slowly-in-firefox/81829)
**Author:** [@jerez\_z](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jerez_z)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2005, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-running-slowly-in-firefox/81829 "2005-03-05T07:10:06Z")
Since I installed the update to Firefox (1.0.1) my Flash player has been lagging when running stuff. if I open it in IE it runs fine, but its slow in FF, like the framerate has been cut in half (or more). Any ideas what … --- ## [May 1 Reboot 2005](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/may-1-reboot-2005/81815)
**Author:** [@krilnon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krilnon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2005, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/may-1-reboot-2005/81815 "2005-03-05T03:45:30Z")
http://may1reboot.com/ I participated in this last year... the new site launched recently, so sign up now! Basically what it is is an agreed upon date where all paricipants launch their new sites... and then people … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=507) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=509)