# random **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=75 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 76 --- ## [Google Rebellion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-rebellion/284617)
**Author:** [@Matt1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Matt1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-rebellion/284617 "2009-03-20T23:40:10Z")
Hey again Kirupians \[smiley\] I've been doing some research on google, and from what I've discovered, they store a LOT of information. A lot of personal information. I've been using google since the very beginning, and … --- ## [3 web industry-related questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-web-industry-related-questions/284611)
**Author:** [@samsoner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/samsoner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-web-industry-related-questions/284611 "2009-03-20T20:55:07Z")
If you were hired by a small or medium-sized web development company, what do you think it would take to become a successful contributor to the organization, and not just another employee coding for a paycheck? What ca… --- ## [Safe to delete virus vault?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/safe-to-delete-virus-vault/284595)
**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/safe-to-delete-virus-vault/284595 "2009-03-20T16:15:59Z")
I have this hidden folder named "$AVG8.VAULT$" which contains some trojans. Is it safe to just SHIFT-DEL it? --- ## [Learn Silverlight?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learn-silverlight/284455)
**Author:** [@Ayman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ayman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learn-silverlight/284455 "2009-03-19T11:56:51Z")
Do you think it's makes sense to learn silverlight & WPF , since I already know Flash & AS3 very well? Do you see any benefit of doing this, down the road? --- ## [GeForce 9800 Gt or GTX+Superclocked](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geforce-9800-gt-or-gtx-superclocked/284408)
**Author:** [@samsu189](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/samsu189)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geforce-9800-gt-or-gtx-superclocked/284408 "2009-03-18T21:48:52Z")
Was just wondering if anyone could give me their opinion between these graphics cards. I am trying to decide if the GTX+ is worth the extra loot or not. Iff I decide to just stick with the regular 9800 Gt, should I choos… --- ## [Who wants to help me with trig identities?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-wants-to-help-me-with-trig-identities/284400)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-wants-to-help-me-with-trig-identities/284400 "2009-03-18T20:47:19Z")
Good times, I know. I have my precalc final today and I am surely going to bomb it unless I can figure stupid stuff like this out. Below is the answer to one of my practice problems (in comic sans!) - I don't get the s… --- ## [What games can I play with my son besides computer car games?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-games-can-i-play-with-my-son-besides-computer-car-games/284354)
**Author:** [@alyssa1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alyssa1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-games-can-i-play-with-my-son-besides-computer-car-games/284354 "2009-03-18T11:41:39Z")
my son likes "Car PC Games". BUT i m not really happy about this! i just want to know what kind of games that can i play with my son (3years and half), that can make him more happy and wich are more interesting for him? … --- ## [Ocarina of Rhyme. Hell yeah dawg!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ocarina-of-rhyme-hell-yeah-dawg/284353)
**Author:** [@Iamthejuggler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Iamthejuggler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ocarina-of-rhyme-hell-yeah-dawg/284353 "2009-03-18T11:32:05Z")
Ever thought that the music from the N64 Ocarina of Time really needed rap over the top? Who hasn't! Well, the wait is over. http://www.offworld.com/2009/03/listen-the-ocarina-of-rhyme-ma.html Get your bling on link-… --- ## [iPhone OS 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iphone-os-3-0/284298)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iphone-os-3-0/284298 "2009-03-17T19:14:50Z")
Engadget has more: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/17/apple-previews-iphone-os-3-0/ I wasn’t sold on the feature list … here’s a few: \[list\]\[\*\]Cut, Copy, and Paste \[\*\]Spotlight \[\*\]p2p over BT \[\*\]MMS \[\*\]In-app purchas… --- ## [Ibuypower?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ibuypower/284277)
**Author:** [@korpka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korpka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ibuypower/284277 "2009-03-17T14:50:40Z")
anyone buy a custom pc from ibuypower? what other sites do you recommend where you can select from many MB and CPU's and parts to have them build a pc for you that's reasonably priced? --- ## [How to rip a DVD and edit DVD on Mac/Windows](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-rip-a-dvd-and-edit-dvd-on-mac-windows/284270)
**Author:** [@hong8745](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hong8745)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-rip-a-dvd-and-edit-dvd-on-mac-windows/284270 "2009-03-17T13:08:43Z")
For both Mac and Windows users, this guide will show you how to rip and edit your DVD to all other video and audio formats for all the portable players. The output formats mainly include: MP4, AVI, MOV, FLV, WMV, MKV, 3G… --- ## [Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Out Now Exclusively for Nintendo DS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grand-theft-auto-chinatown-wars-out-now-exclusively-for-nintendo-ds/284241)
**Author:** [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grand-theft-auto-chinatown-wars-out-now-exclusively-for-nintendo-ds/284241 "2009-03-17T03:50:56Z")
Awesome game http://www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars/ Go out and buy it! --- ## [So I switched to Linux](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/so-i-switched-to-linux/284228)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/so-i-switched-to-linux/284228 "2009-03-16T22:49:48Z")
For realz, about a month ago. I no longer have a Windows machine (here where I live anyway). No, not Ubuntu. Arch Linux. Here's a screenshot (x-posted in the desk thread for March): \[image\] I'm finding everything I n… --- ## [4 Years](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/4-years/284187)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/4-years/284187 "2009-03-16T12:59:51Z")
I just noticed I've been here for just over 4 years now Yay. --- ## [Database Design Software for Mac?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/database-design-software-for-mac/284027)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/database-design-software-for-mac/284027 "2009-03-13T21:43:15Z")
Hey, I tried doing a search, but didn't find anything very useful, so I thought I'd ask here... (Sorry if this should be in the server-side forum, I wasn't sure) I'm just looking for a good database design program (I'l… --- ## [Woah who is stringy?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/woah-who-is-stringy/284020)
**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/woah-who-is-stringy/284020 "2009-03-13T20:24:01Z")
http://www.kirupa.com/forum/member.php?u=5060 I've never seen you before. --- ## [Hurray Friday! oh Wait](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hurray-friday-oh-wait/284019)
**Author:** [@HalfDog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HalfDog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hurray-friday-oh-wait/284019 "2009-03-13T20:11:26Z")
So it's 4 pm here and I have had nothing all day and I just received about 4 hours of work that is all ASAP, good thing the clients can start their drinking soon while I am seperating chicken from cloth (photoshop go go)… --- ## [Congratulations Krilnon!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/congratulations-krilnon/283979)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 8:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/congratulations-krilnon/283979 "2009-03-13T08:02:11Z")
\[smile\] --- ## [Full guide: How to Convert any DVD and Video on Mac OS X to portable devices](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-guide-how-to-convert-any-dvd-and-video-on-mac-os-x-to-portable-devices/283978)
**Author:** [@emawhit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/emawhit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-guide-how-to-convert-any-dvd-and-video-on-mac-os-x-to-portable-devices/283978 "2009-03-13T07:41:12Z")
For Mac users: This article is created exactly for you to show how to rip DVD and convert Video on Mac OS X, then you can enjoy your favorite DVDs and funny video on your portable devices, and if you have an iPod, worryi… --- ## [FLV Converter for Mac, Mac FLV Converter, Convert FLV to AVI,MPG,MOV,MP4,3GP,MKV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-converter-for-mac-mac-flv-converter-convert-flv-to-avi-mpg-mov-mp4-3gp-mkv/283918)
**Author:** [@cathkun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cathkun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-converter-for-mac-mac-flv-converter-convert-flv-to-avi-mpg-mov-mp4-3gp-mkv/283918 "2009-03-12T15:03:13Z")
FLV is a standard streaming video format for video-sharing websites, like YouTube, MySpace, Yahoo, Metacafe, Hulu, and so forth. I guess there are many .flv files saved in your Mac. Perhaps sometimes you want to watch th… --- ## [Male Hair Removal](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/male-hair-removal/283898)
**Author:** [@marrypret88](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marrypret88)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/male-hair-removal/283898 "2009-03-12T08:42:01Z")
\[FONT=Times New Roman\]Male hair removal is becoming a major part of many men's routine for their appearance. If you are continually managing your hair you should know the best way, this article keep help you.\[/FONT\] --- ## [Hey America, I am coming](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hey-america-i-am-coming/283875)
**Author:** [@anon1712571](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anon1712571)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hey-america-i-am-coming/283875 "2009-03-12T01:13:00Z")
:proud: I bought a one-way ticket, and I get to Portland, Oregon in 5ish days (on my birthday too!)! So what are things I need to do in America?! --- ## [Temp network for Ipod?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/temp-network-for-ipod/283826)
**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/temp-network-for-ipod/283826 "2009-03-11T15:42:18Z")
Hey guys i have an ipod touch and as you all know it runs off WiFi. My college that im in supports it although there are someplaces where i cant get WiFi on it. yet my laptop can get wifi anywhere. is there anyway i can … --- ## [Flash Media Encoder on Parallels](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-media-encoder-on-parallels/283820)
**Author:** [@prstudio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/prstudio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-media-encoder-on-parallels/283820 "2009-03-11T14:34:03Z")
We've got FME up and running in parallels using the correct camera. HOWEVER. When we try to connect to our server we keep getting a Primary Server connection error. We've double checked the server URL and it is corr… --- ## [The Broadband Gap: Why Is Theirs Faster?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-broadband-gap-why-is-theirs-faster/283792)
**Author:** [@Shirley1874](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shirley1874)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-broadband-gap-why-is-theirs-faster/283792 "2009-03-11T05:46:25Z")
\[COLOR=#810081\]New York Times\[/COLOR\] By Saul Hansell March 10, 2009, 4:00 am Bits readers have a serious case of broadband envy. I’ve been writing about the debate about how the government might encourage more high-s… --- ## [Subversioning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/subversioning/283775)
**Author:** [@Icy\_Penguin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icy_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/subversioning/283775 "2009-03-10T23:14:25Z")
I'd like to start using SVN - I have a trial of Cornerstone for my Mac and of course my own web server, but I have no idea what to do to start - all I really know is what SVN does (not how to use it). Anyone know of a … --- ## [Careers where you decide when to work?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/careers-where-you-decide-when-to-work/283749)
**Author:** [@oldmanwinter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oldmanwinter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/careers-where-you-decide-when-to-work/283749 "2009-03-10T17:59:22Z")
5-10 years from now, I'm hoping to have the freedom to decide when I want to work, to be able to work my \*\*\* off when i need money and then be able to not work and possibly travel for 3-6 months at a time, then taking on… --- ## [Need help, don't know where to post](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-dont-know-where-to-post/283726)
**Author:** [@kosstheory](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kosstheory)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-dont-know-where-to-post/283726 "2009-03-10T14:32:48Z")
A friend of mine has asked for my help on a project. The guy that was working on it had a dramatic death in the family and cannot finish it. I have limited experience with flash, but I told him that I would try to make t… --- ## [Full guide: How to convert any DVD and video to iPod Touch/Classic/Nano](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-guide-how-to-convert-any-dvd-and-video-to-ipod-touch-classic-nano/283704)
**Author:** [@brucelaw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brucelaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-guide-how-to-convert-any-dvd-and-video-to-ipod-touch-classic-nano/283704 "2009-03-10T07:15:57Z")
Are you an iPod fans? Have an iPod Touch/Classic/Nano and wonder how to enjoy your favorite DVD Collections and funny videos on your iPod? Now this article is created exactly for you to show how to put DVD and video on i… --- ## [Three Ways Good Design Makes you Happy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/three-ways-good-design-makes-you-happy/283690)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/three-ways-good-design-makes-you-happy/283690 "2009-03-10T01:16:30Z")
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/don\_norman\_on\_design\_and\_emotion.html A nice 12-ish minute video by Don Norman \[smile\] [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=74) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/talk/random/36.md?page=76)