# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=582 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 583 --- ## [Other term for message board](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/other-term-for-message-board/61659)
**Author:** [@dino\_u](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dino_u)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/other-term-for-message-board/61659 "2004-08-20T16:44:48Z")
Does anyone know about the other term for message board? Can anyone tell me please!!! Thanks --- ## [Desktop font color](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/desktop-font-color/61618)
**Author:** [@dexa\_007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dexa_007)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/desktop-font-color/61618 "2004-08-20T16:10:53Z")
Running Windows XP. My desktop font colors are suddenly white with a black shadow. How can I get back to default? THANKS! Jeff --- ## [MCDBA Certification](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mcdba-certification/61596)
**Author:** [@simpleSoft](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/simpleSoft)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mcdba-certification/61596 "2004-08-20T16:05:57Z")
I know that there are alot of tests to get MCDBA \[Microsoft Certified Database Administrator\] certified, but it says on the Microsoft website: "MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 candidates should have at least one year of experie… --- ## [Language shapes our thoughts?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/language-shapes-our-thoughts/61638)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/language-shapes-our-thoughts/61638 "2004-08-20T14:48:30Z")
Borrowing from Vulcan's new scientist website...this was an interesting read about how our language could actually allow us to have progressive thought... http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996303 very … --- ## [1 in 6000 Spam e-mails gets through (IBM research)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/1-in-6000-spam-e-mails-gets-through-ibm-research/61611)
**Author:** [@The\_Vulcan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/The_Vulcan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/1-in-6000-spam-e-mails-gets-through-ibm-research/61611 "2004-08-20T14:31:54Z")
I always find the use of Biology in computing interesting...... A technique originally designed to analyse DNA sequences is the latest weapon in the war against spam. An algorithm named Chung-Kwei (after a feng-shui t… --- ## [Think this site is legit?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/think-this-site-is-legit/61579)
**Author:** [@serkios](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/serkios)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/think-this-site-is-legit/61579 "2004-08-20T13:41:44Z")
I got a random e-mail (which makes me suspicious) about this site selling OEM software. The prices are \*\*\*\* cheap and I'm tempted to spend $50 to see if this site is for real. You guys think this site is bogus or what? … --- ## [Subtitles](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/subtitles/61629)
**Author:** [@Grub](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Grub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/subtitles/61629 "2004-08-20T09:09:24Z")
Hi there Does anyone know of any good resources or examples of Flash movies that contain subtitling with the option to turn them on or off. Any help appreciated Grub :hr: --- ## [Virgin & Napster chart downloads](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/virgin-napster-chart-downloads/61574)
**Author:** [@RabBell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RabBell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/virgin-napster-chart-downloads/61574 "2004-08-20T08:33:02Z")
Will it work? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/040819/325/f0q5k.html --- ## [Back to School](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-to-school/61235)
**Author:** [@Zak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zak)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-to-school/61235 "2004-08-20T03:46:23Z")
Well its that time for some of us, heading back to school. I start Aug. 30th, what about anyone else? :sigh: --- ## [New Computer, is this enough hd space?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-computer-is-this-enough-hd-space/61393)
**Author:** [@2big2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/2big2)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2004, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-computer-is-this-enough-hd-space/61393 "2004-08-20T02:56:42Z")
I've just purchased a new computer, and I'm a little etchy on if I bought enough hard drive space. I currently use my computer for programming, web dev, and graphic design. I'm expecting to use a total of 5 GBs worth of … --- ## [Cleaning LCDS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cleaning-lcds/61533)
**Author:** [@tucker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tucker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cleaning-lcds/61533 "2004-08-19T21:03:40Z")
My mom dropped a cup of coffee in my room the other day and i just noticed that theres a little dot on my screen, nothing big, i can only see it when its against white, but is there any safe what to remove it? :kommie… --- ## [Counter-Strike: Source](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/counter-strike-source/61243)
**Author:** [@telekinesis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/telekinesis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/counter-strike-source/61243 "2004-08-19T18:53:22Z")
I'm a Beta Tester! :thumb: Anyone else a beta tester? --- ## [Only you can prevent drunk bears!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/only-you-can-prevent-drunk-bears/61489)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/only-you-can-prevent-drunk-bears/61489 "2004-08-19T18:52:34Z")
Funny Funny Story... http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/West/08/18/bear.beer.reut/index.html --- ## [Internet Connection Speed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/internet-connection-speed/61417)
**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/internet-connection-speed/61417 "2004-08-19T14:52:28Z")
When I have a local area connection, a computer icon appears to the left of the clock in Windows 2000. If you hover over the computer icon, you can see the speed of the Internet connection. At different locations, I see … --- ## [How do Web Shop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-web-shop/61526)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-web-shop/61526 "2004-08-19T14:47:48Z")
I know no php, so how do i go about setting up a web shop/online payment? tutorials? or is this going to be out of my scope unless im a php guru? any of your experiences wud be gud to hear!! --- ## [For those designers facing clients who suck!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-those-designers-facing-clients-who-suck/61386)
**Author:** [@comicGeek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/comicGeek)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-those-designers-facing-clients-who-suck/61386 "2004-08-19T10:39:11Z")
http://www.endrone.com/clientquotes/ Just read through! :thumb: --- ## [Free host, no ads](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-host-no-ads/61494)
**Author:** [@m\_andrews808](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_andrews808)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-host-no-ads/61494 "2004-08-19T10:15:36Z")
lo can anyone point me in the direction of a free host with no ads, I only need a couple of basic pages so I'm not fussed about what features they offer cheers :love: --- ## [What ever happen to were-here.com?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-ever-happen-to-were-here-com/61395)
**Author:** [@eron19](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eron19)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-ever-happen-to-were-here-com/61395 "2004-08-19T08:25:17Z")
I remember about a year or 2 ago it use to pump! I mean seriously there would be sooo many flashers on. What happen? --- ## [iTMS Songs on Multiple Computers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/itms-songs-on-multiple-computers/61226)
**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/itms-songs-on-multiple-computers/61226 "2004-08-19T05:23:04Z")
I bought an iPod last week, and also started downloading from the iTMS (iTunes Music Store). My cousins were visiting from out of town, and brought their iPods along too. So, we decided to go in on a bunch of songs tog… --- ## [Decisions, decisions!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/decisions-decisions/60584)
**Author:** [@radioxromance](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/radioxromance)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/decisions-decisions/60584 "2004-08-18T21:00:02Z")
Okay so I have some minor dillema's going on here. Here it is... I have been going to a community college for a couple years now and I hate it a lot. I was planning on just not going back this year (although I am very … --- ## [UT2004 and Loading Times](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ut2004-and-loading-times/60893)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ut2004-and-loading-times/60893 "2004-08-18T20:37:10Z")
Hey everyone, Just out of curiosity, how long does it take for those of you who play U2k4 to load a map while playing online? It takes me about 4-5 minutes for me to load a map, and by the time I am in the game, sever… --- ## [HAPPY B-DAY BullDog\_Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-b-day-bulldog-flash/61429)
**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-b-day-bulldog-flash/61429 "2004-08-18T20:34:44Z")
Have a good one bro. \[beer\] \[beer\] \[beer\] \[beer\] \[beer\] \[beer\] \[beer\] \[beer\] \[beer\] --- ## [College Interview Preperation Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/college-interview-preperation-help/61449)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/college-interview-preperation-help/61449 "2004-08-18T19:29:39Z")
Hey guys, more annoying questions from me about college stuff. I have an interview at The New England Institute of Art next tuesday and I have no idea what I need to be prepared for this. The guy told me to bring a few … --- ## [DVD burning / ripping](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-burning-ripping/61259)
**Author:** [@EZEkiel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EZEkiel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-burning-ripping/61259 "2004-08-18T17:08:40Z")
hiya, i am not sure if i am stepping on peoples toes when i ask this but, is it possible to "rip" DVDs on to your HDD ?? and if so is it possible to put them onto VCD ?? \[:ninja:EZEkiel:ninja:\] --- ## [OS Error again, lolz wheres Voets :D](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/os-error-again-lolz-wheres-voets-d/61418)
**Author:** [@minimalistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/minimalistik)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/os-error-again-lolz-wheres-voets-d/61418 "2004-08-18T16:47:55Z")
Hey there, Voets or anyone else, I had this problem previously but the error appeared and disspeared when I shutdown my computer. Well today, the error actually stayed and I was able to print screen it. Here is the err… --- ## [Huge Computer problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/huge-computer-problem/61297)
**Author:** [@BullDog\_Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BullDog_Flash)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/huge-computer-problem/61297 "2004-08-18T16:44:47Z")
Ok just to tell you im the Administrator of my Computer. Ok here it goes. Whenever my computer starts to slow down or one of my Game or Programs freeze I use the Task manager, But it says Disabled by your administrat… --- ## [LCD Monitors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lcd-monitors/61416)
**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lcd-monitors/61416 "2004-08-18T14:43:00Z")
LCD monitors don't hurt your eyes like regular bulky monitors do. Why is this so? Is there less radiation emitted from LCD monitors? --- ## [FireFox Kills IE6.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefox-kills-ie6-0/60724)
**Author:** [@B3NKobe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B3NKobe)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefox-kills-ie6-0/60724 "2004-08-18T12:56:01Z")
Just thought id put a post to say that i have just downloaded Mozilla Firefox and it poops all over Internet Explorer 6.0. Iv also noticed it downloads sites alot quicker, and also the tabbing makes a big difference i… --- ## [MSN Messenger Settings Resetting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-messenger-settings-resetting/60965)
**Author:** [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-messenger-settings-resetting/60965 "2004-08-18T12:51:45Z")
My msn messenger keeps changing back to default settings each time i reboot! For example, I keep becoming the dude on the motorcycle :ro: , and the background changes back to the default bland background. anyone know h… --- ## [Doom 3 help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doom-3-help/61230)
**Author:** [@XyZ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/XyZ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2004, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doom-3-help/61230 "2004-08-18T12:37:17Z")
Has anyone played Doom 3? It looks awesome, so I bought it when it came out. But I'm having trouble with it. When I load it I click play, the game loads, but then after it loads the screen turns white, and shows up as bl… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=581) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=583)