# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=571 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 572 --- ## [Transparency question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transparency-question/63723)
**Author:** [@seanbez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seanbez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2004, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transparency-question/63723 "2004-09-15T16:54:13Z")
Hello All. I am trying to make the stage background color transparent. I am working with breeze, and I want to import a .swf into the powerpoint. However, I don't want to interrupt the powerpoints slide design. T… --- ## [Other Character](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/other-character/64226)
**Author:** [@The\_Baker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/The_Baker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2004, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/other-character/64226 "2004-09-15T06:02:19Z")
\[font=Times New Roman\] Hi buddy \[/font\] \[font=Times New Roman\] I am looking for a font that contains math and other symbol in any subjects. \[/font\] \[font=Times New Roman\] \[/font\] \[font=Times New Roman\] Ex… --- ## [Borland JBuilder 2005 Lanches](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/borland-jbuilder-2005-lanches/64184)
**Author:** [@Mik3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mik3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2004, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/borland-jbuilder-2005-lanches/64184 "2004-09-15T04:54:13Z")
I know this probably won't be popular. But Borland's new version of JBuilder has just been released. In my opinion it's the best IDE for Java. It's expensive but it's worth it. (Especially if you are in High School or Co… --- ## [Beware: you have bad taste in music](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beware-you-have-bad-taste-in-music/64201)
**Author:** [@dropkick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dropkick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2004, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beware-you-have-bad-taste-in-music/64201 "2004-09-15T03:30:29Z")
It's funny because it's true... \[image\] --- ## [Ouch, Aneurism of the Anus](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ouch-aneurism-of-the-anus/64218)
**Author:** [@telekinesis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/telekinesis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2004, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ouch-aneurism-of-the-anus/64218 "2004-09-15T00:56:59Z")
I am guessing he is planning on going to the bathroom through something other than his anus for the rest of his life: http://www.abum.com/?show\_media=1110 --- ## [Computer Nicknames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/computer-nicknames/64010)
**Author:** [@Unflux](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Unflux)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2004, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/computer-nicknames/64010 "2004-09-15T00:40:33Z")
Does your computer or computers have a nickname, pet name, or just something else you refer to it by? How did it get the name? This can be funny sometimes... My server's name is OTTO, named after the blowup doll on Air… --- ## [Quick Favor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-favor/64235)
**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-favor/64235 "2004-09-14T20:46:22Z")
One of my friends accidentally forgot to convert his paper from Open Office format to MS Office format, and now at school there's no way to do it with these locked down computers. Can someone please convert this to a .d… --- ## [PC: Harddrive & XP formatting issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pc-harddrive-xp-formatting-issue/64196)
**Author:** [@morse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/morse)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pc-harddrive-xp-formatting-issue/64196 "2004-09-14T16:10:18Z")
Well in my computer junk room, I found a 40 gig harddrive I didn't actually know I had... Anyways, I decided to pop it into this box. Windows has been yelling at me that it's partition is too small, so I decided to: 1)… --- ## [Rhymes Galore](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rhymes-galore/32797)
**Author:** [@dessoya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dessoya)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rhymes-galore/32797 "2004-09-14T12:31:55Z")
hey everyone, i give a sentece and next one must make a new rhyme of it… then next, and next, and s.o. here´s my quote: here im standing, nothing to loose ~:azn: --- ## [Webdesign pricing?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webdesign-pricing/64232)
**Author:** [@ya3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ya3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webdesign-pricing/64232 "2004-09-14T12:19:07Z")
Hi all I'm just curious as to the hourly rate you usually charge for webdesign (US$) - just so I can be a bit more informed when pricing freelance jobs in future... Thanks in advance. --- ## [Kirupian Mathematics Level Survey](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupian-mathematics-level-survey/64230)
**Author:** [@minimalistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/minimalistik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupian-mathematics-level-survey/64230 "2004-09-14T11:48:56Z")
Hey there, Im doing a small survey required for my i.t class and one of the bullet points is to take a survey about mathematics level. Im not sure about the correct wording of levels over in your country but this is the … --- ## [Very Off-topic: Light-Headed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/very-off-topic-light-headed/64064)
**Author:** [@Mik3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mik3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/very-off-topic-light-headed/64064 "2004-09-14T09:19:48Z")
Sometimes after biking for a couple of hours (I mean seriouse biking, 33+ mph constant) I get very light-headed for a long time. Does anyone know any quick fixes? I don't like laying down because it makes me very tired a… --- ## [Chris Sawyer's Locomotion!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chris-sawyers-locomotion/64016)
**Author:** [@T\_O](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/T_O)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chris-sawyers-locomotion/64016 "2004-09-14T05:28:44Z")
http://www.atari.com/us/games/locomotion/pc Ahhh.. Chris Finally Made a remake of Transport Tycoon. Man, I loved that game. I was still playing it till I got a copy of Locomotion! wich was 4 days ago. \[smile\] Really Aw… --- ## [The Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-game/64202)
**Author:** [@BrockAnimations](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BrockAnimations)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-game/64202 "2004-09-14T03:45:02Z")
I wanted to play with games. So I built one. http://www.brockanimations.com/thegame.htm (Warning - no loader) --- ## [Logitech MX 1000 Laser Mouse](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logitech-mx-1000-laser-mouse/64081)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logitech-mx-1000-laser-mouse/64081 "2004-09-14T03:04:38Z")
The World's First Laser Mouse, that makes all optical mouses obsolete http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/CA/EN,CRID=3,CONTENTID=9043&ad=hp\_mx1000 $139! I have the MX700 and it cant be better. I think … --- ## [2Advanced: TeamOne](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2advanced-teamone/64136)
**Author:** [@morse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/morse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2advanced-teamone/64136 "2004-09-14T02:25:59Z")
I don't think this has been posted yet, but 2Advanced has built a new client site. It's a bit different from their last few, most of which weren't too interesting. It's impressive. Check it out: http://www.teamone-usa.… --- ## [How faster, more safely, and more efficiently is mozilla firefox?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-faster-more-safely-and-more-efficiently-is-mozilla-firefox/64102)
**Author:** [@dino\_u](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dino_u)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2004, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-faster-more-safely-and-more-efficiently-is-mozilla-firefox/64102 "2004-09-14T01:34:07Z")
Can anyone tell me about mozilla firefox in terms of speed, safety, and efficiency based on that? than the IE, Netscape and other web browsers. --- ## [Half-Life 2 Videos](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/half-life-2-videos/61735)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/half-life-2-videos/61735 "2004-09-13T23:50:42Z")
Hey everyone, Here are a collection of HL2 videos: http://www.3dgamers.com/games/halflife2/#filelist I only saw Trainstation so far, and that was excellent \[wink\] Cheers! Kirupa :ninja: --- ## [Kirupa Gallery Award?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-gallery-award/64038)
**Author:** [@GreenLantern](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GreenLantern)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-gallery-award/64038 "2004-09-13T22:21:23Z")
http://www.clintbalcom.com/ Has "kirupa gallery" listed as an award and recognition? I couldn't find it? --- ## [Alienware steps their awesome machines up another notch](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alienware-steps-their-awesome-machines-up-another-notch/63413)
**Author:** [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alienware-steps-their-awesome-machines-up-another-notch/63413 "2004-09-13T22:11:18Z")
http://www.alienware.com/ALX\_pages/area51\_alx.aspx I must have this....:crazy: --- ## [Ndis.exe making my cpu go cookoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ndis-exe-making-my-cpu-go-cookoo/64116)
**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ndis-exe-making-my-cpu-go-cookoo/64116 "2004-09-13T20:47:53Z")
Anyone have this problem?? I was in my moms house and i used her blasted phone to get on the net without noticing i didnt have my firewall enabled for this connection after i restarted i started having error messages wit… --- ## [BlinkX - Ever heard of it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blinkx-ever-heard-of-it/64149)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blinkx-ever-heard-of-it/64149 "2004-09-13T18:20:22Z")
Its a pretty cool little program. Its being hyped big time. Including statements thats its going to be bigger than Google. I will wait to see if thats true :sure: But its still pretty cool for local file searching. … --- ## [Huge C++ Filesizes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/huge-c-filesizes/64076)
**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/huge-c-filesizes/64076 "2004-09-13T17:48:55Z")
I downloaded Borland C++BuilderX today to use for messing around in C++, but it seems that the .exe files it produces are huge. For example, the following code is over 250 kb. #include \ int main() { int… --- ## [Beer and Belgium Thread](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beer-and-belgium-thread/62398)
**Author:** [@eilsoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eilsoe)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beer-and-belgium-thread/62398 "2004-09-13T17:04:37Z")
HA! :bad: --- ## [Extrasolar Planet?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extrasolar-planet/64137)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extrasolar-planet/64137 "2004-09-13T16:50:15Z")
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/09/10/exoplanet.image/index.html Pretty interesting read. --- ## [Other Term for Information System](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/other-term-for-information-system/64096)
**Author:** [@dino\_u](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dino_u)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/other-term-for-information-system/64096 "2004-09-13T15:17:33Z")
Does anyone know about the other term for information system. Encyclopedias is one example of information system Does anyone know about it?:sen: Can anyone tell me please!!! Thanks if you reply --- ## [Golf's New No. 1: Vijay Singh!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/golfs-new-no-1-vijay-singh/63925)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/golfs-new-no-1-vijay-singh/63925 "2004-09-13T12:54:29Z")
I know this is week’s old news, but it’s pretty cool anyway. Vijay Singh overtook Tiger Woods to become the number 1 player in Golf: Pick your metaphor – water running over a rock, wind ripping across a sand dune, the … --- ## [Latest Antivirus](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/latest-antivirus/64101)
**Author:** [@dino\_u](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dino_u)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/latest-antivirus/64101 "2004-09-13T12:51:48Z")
What is the latest antivirus today(Mcafee, Norton, PCcillin, etc.)? does anyone tell me so that i can purchase another one. --- ## [Laggy Scrolling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/laggy-scrolling/64030)
**Author:** [@REEF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/REEF)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2004, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/laggy-scrolling/64030 "2004-09-13T07:32:44Z")
Hey guys, I just did a reformat and my scrolling is messed up. This never happened before. If I go to a page where it requires scrolling to see the rest of it (like kirupaforum), it lags and stops and moves and stops … --- ## [What do you want to see in a game?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-do-you-want-to-see-in-a-game/61942)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2004, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-do-you-want-to-see-in-a-game/61942 "2004-09-12T22:28:17Z")
Just out off curiosity (and to sell your responses to game companies :evil: ), what do you all want to see in a game? :q: [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=570) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=572)