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BendingUnit1141

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« on: 05-31-2003 09:31 »
Have a baffling computer-related question? Post it here!

My computer has been running sweetly for the past few months, so I have no complaints.
Australian Guy

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« Reply #1 on: 05-31-2003 09:56 »
« Last Edit on: 05-31-2003 09:56 »
Lol, good title

Heres a question. Has anyone hears of Aston Shell?

IM thinking of running it but im afraid about It taking up too much system resources and security of course. Does anyone else run shells? The main reason i am worried is because  heard to close the holes you have to fix it so its difficult to delete.
sheep555

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« Reply #2 on: 05-31-2003 10:56 »
« Last Edit on: 05-31-2003 10:56 »
A shell such as Aston Shell for Windows does tax system resources. This is because unlike UNIX or OS X, Windows does not divert tasks such as minimisation animations to the GPU (video card). If you have a fast video card however, you should still notice a slight improvement in performance. If you're a speed freak / overclocker you'd be best to avoid shells. Processor speed shouldn't pose a problem, but if you only use 128mb of Ram, I think you should upgrade.

Most shells do not affect system security, provided your version of Windows is up to date. This is because many shells "sit" on top of the original desktop. However, Aston Shell appears to affect the security of the system. I noticed that there is a "restricted" version available that fixes most of the holes - see the website for details.

I've had no problems in the past with replacement shells, so my advice to go ahead...
Australian Guy

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« Reply #3 on: 05-31-2003 11:02 »
I only have 128meg of ram, and no vid card. Everything on a computer affects its accesebility. Just more holes that have to be plugged, not that windows is much safer.
The restricted version simply plugs the holes for you, but they also have instructions.
And would it be possible to use this with Linux?
aslate

Space Pope
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« Reply #4 on: 05-31-2003 11:08 »
Damn, the other thread was the oldest active thread of Off-Topic 2 if i'm not mistaken. Nice to see the "Computer Help for....." carry on.
Australian Guy

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« Reply #5 on: 05-31-2003 11:13 »
That Damn Dirty Tweek
sheep555

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« Reply #6 on: 05-31-2003 11:14 »
 
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Originally posted by Australian Guy:
And would it be possible to use this with Linux?

Short answer, no. If you could, I'd probably be using it right now.
SpacemanSpiff

Space Pope
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« Reply #7 on: 05-31-2003 12:55 »
there are better guis/shells for linux anyway.
Australian Guy

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« Reply #8 on: 05-31-2003 13:26 »
Like what? Are they as sexsay as this one??
Anarchist

Professor
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« Reply #9 on: 05-31-2003 13:34 »
It's a matter of personal preference, but KDE 3.1 is very sexxay.
M5438

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« Reply #10 on: 05-31-2003 13:40 »
KDE is functional . . . . . usually.  I certainly wouldn't call it sexxy though.  (Or is 3.1 way sexxier than 3.0?)
Anarchist

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« Reply #11 on: 05-31-2003 13:59 »
This is Linux we're talking about here. It's not exactly developed and used by people who are in it for the eye candy.
And yeah, KDE 3.1 is sexxier than 3.0.
SQFreak

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« Reply #12 on: 05-31-2003 17:15 »
« Last Edit on: 05-31-2003 17:15 »
I like Enlightenment as a linux GUI.

Edit: Says me while I sit installing Windows on a friend's old P2 266 with 32MB RAM (in 2 SIMMs somehow). I'm getting paid, so whatever.
Gocad

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« Reply #13 on: 06-05-2003 05:56 »
« Last Edit on: 06-05-2003 05:56 »
It there any chance to watch a Quick time movie with the WMPlayer? Quick Time crashed several times for some reason, so I kicked it off the HD.
alexvilagosh

Goose Patrol
Space Pope
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« Reply #14 on: 06-05-2003 06:18 »
How do u network an XP computer to a windows 98 or 2000 computer?
WGuy00

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« Reply #15 on: 06-05-2003 13:12 »
XP should have a utility to network them together without any network components other than some patch cable. 
SpacemanSpiff

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« Reply #16 on: 06-05-2003 13:16 »
 
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Originally posted by SQFreak:
I like Enlightenment as a linux GUI.

enlightenment is probably the best-looking linux-gui.
although in my opinion, gnome 2.2.x comes close nowadays. that is, untill e17 will be released. (check the e17 screenshots. whoa...)

i'm still using fluxbox though... but i might convert to gnome soon.
asianlightning

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« Reply #17 on: 06-05-2003 14:40 »
I got a stumper:

About a year ago, my hard drive died. I replaced the drive and everything works fine now. But, I recently installed a couple games on my machine, and I've run into a few problems. The install fine, but when I load them up, they run OK for about 30 or seconds, and then freeze the machine up completely.  I end up having to manually cut power to the system to even get my machine to reboot. When I had my earlier HD, the games ran fine and I never had a problem. I'm running Windows 98 SE, and have an Nvidia TNT Ultra II video card. I've tried everything, uninstalling and reinstalling the games, updating my video drivers, etc, and nothing has worked yet.

Also, just a few days ago, I tried to install System Shock 2 on my machine. The install went fine and the game loaded up, until it suddenly just shut down and shot me out to my desktop. I tried running it again, and I got a "your video card doesn't support this game," which is rubbish, since I've had the game for a few years now and have never before run into any troubles.

Oh, PS, all the games I own are originals, bought from the store, no copies.
The Names Nick

Professor
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« Reply #18 on: 06-05-2003 16:05 »
Have you tried flashing you BIOS?
sheep555

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« Reply #19 on: 06-05-2003 16:40 »
Does this only happen when you play video games? It could be a DirectX issue - if the games you're playing are quite old, they might be having problems with the version of DirectX you have (I'm assuming you have the latest version). ..
~FazeShift~

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« Reply #20 on: 06-05-2003 16:43 »
It's up to 9 now.
mikey

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« Reply #21 on: 06-06-2003 04:59 »
 I dont know what I touched but all the sudden peel is huge but no other site is? help
sheep555

Liquid Emperor
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« Reply #22 on: 06-06-2003 05:00 »
Happens to me sometimes on Hotmail - you tried resarting you computer?
LAN.gnome

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« Reply #23 on: 06-06-2003 05:07 »
 
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Originally posted by mikey:
 I dont know what I touched but all the sudden peel is huge but no other site is? help

If you're talking about the text size on PEEL getting huge, you can change it back to wherever it was (probably medium) by going into:
Menu>View>Text Size>*whatever size you choose*

I'm assuming you're using IE, here.
mikey

Urban Legend
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« Reply #24 on: 06-06-2003 05:08 »
Its all sites now! and its in damn comic sans! oh god
sheep555

Liquid Emperor
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« Reply #25 on: 06-06-2003 05:13 »
OK - Menu>Tools>Internet Options, then click on "Fonts" and select a new one...
mikey

Urban Legend
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« Reply #26 on: 06-06-2003 05:16 »
Ive got bloody msn explorer and they dont believe in menu! Im gonna try fixing it in normal explorer and see if fixes msn aswell, ive tryed spitting at it, ive tryed hitting it, ive tryed yelling at it....
sheep555

Liquid Emperor
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« Reply #27 on: 06-06-2003 05:20 »
I'm guessing that MSN Explorer uses the IE API, so it might work if you change it in IE (or it might not  :( )
mikey

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« Reply #28 on: 06-06-2003 05:22 »
« Last Edit on: 06-06-2003 05:22 »
I...E..?

I fixed it in normal explorer, but it dosent get through to msn..
Ricky

Liquid Emperor
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« Reply #29 on: 06-06-2003 05:38 »
Clean the gunk out of the mouse!
Call technical support!
mikey

Urban Legend
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« Reply #30 on: 06-06-2003 05:39 »
« Last Edit on: 06-06-2003 05:39 »
whhaaa? its a light function mouse...or laser...definetly laser
sheep555

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« Reply #31 on: 06-06-2003 05:39 »
« Last Edit on: 06-06-2003 05:39 »
I think Ricky was joking  :)

 
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Originally posted by mikey:
I...E..?

Sorry - it's shorthand for Internet Explorer   :)
mikey

Urban Legend
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« Reply #32 on: 06-06-2003 05:53 »
yer that didnt work....
asianlightning

Starship Captain
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« Reply #33 on: 06-06-2003 08:47 »
OK, with the DirectX thing, how would I got about fixing that. I am pretty sure that I have the most recent version, is there a way I can just go about downgrading my current version?
SQFreak

Professor
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« Reply #34 on: 06-06-2003 11:23 »
No, asianlightning. And why would you want to?

To check your DirectX version, click Start*Run...
Type:
     dxdiag
Press Enter

The newest version of DirectX is available from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=A19BED22-0B25-4E5D-A584-6389D8A3DAD0&displaylang=en
asianlightning

Starship Captain
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« Reply #35 on: 06-06-2003 14:02 »
Well, earlier postings suggested that perhaps by having a version of DirectX that is too high, some of my older PC games are freezing up as a result.
aslate

Space Pope
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« Reply #36 on: 06-06-2003 15:06 »
Only way i know is to format.
sheep555

Liquid Emperor
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« Reply #37 on: 06-06-2003 16:18 »
« Last Edit on: 06-06-2003 16:18 »
Well, it's a good job there's the DirectX Eradicator ...I'd reinstall the version of DirectX you know your games worked with...and if that doesn't work I'm stumped...
asianlightning

Starship Captain
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« Reply #38 on: 06-06-2003 16:49 »
Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try and keep you all posted.
static

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« Reply #39 on: 06-06-2003 19:14 »
« Last Edit on: 06-06-2003 19:14 »
ive made a deal with the devil so my install of win98 has made it unscathed through 5 LAN parties and a chassis change (and a massive component switch) without having to re-install.

and can you imagine, all he wanted was something i have in my shoe..
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