127.0.0.1 is the local machine, for any machine that recognizes the IP protocol.
Right, I learned that too.
I'm going to be bummed if this writing sample doesn't at least get me a round further.
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Dana - Jan 31, 2005 5:41:42 pm PST #1489 of 10003
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Gandalfe - Feb 01, 2005 4:42:32 am PST #1490 of 10003
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
Any machine, not just windows -- 127.0.0.1 is the local machine, for any machine that recognizes the IP protocol. Not just useful for pinging when bored, but handy knowledge for lots of "develop on the local machine before uploading to a real server" type work.
I thought it might be any machine, but wasn't completely certain, and I was too tired to try to really remember. It's also useful if you're having connectivity issues - try pinging yourself. If you can't, well, you're completely and totally hosed.
Liese S. - Feb 01, 2005 7:14:20 am PST #1491 of 10003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Okay, any recommendations for one of those rollaround laptop desks that slide right up to a couch or chair and the wheelbase fits under the chair so it can be right on your lap? I'm looking for one that's got a pretty wide table, because I'd like to get a widescreen laptop later, and meanwhile, the SO has a new joystick that's both a stick and a throttle, so it takes up about the room of two mousepads next to the laptop. Anyone found ones they're happy with?
I want to get it as his b-day present.
Theodosia - Feb 01, 2005 8:26:24 am PST #1492 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I've found that everything I've ordered or bought from Levenger's has been really well-designed, but I have no specific experience with the rolling desk-y thing they provide. Still, I'd give them serious consideration for it just on that basis.
Liese S. - Feb 01, 2005 10:22:58 am PST #1493 of 10003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Hmm. Their scooter is just a tad too small -- 25" and I think I'll need 27" at least. Bummer. It's lovely.
Liese S. - Feb 01, 2005 10:27:17 am PST #1494 of 10003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Actually, their plain lapdesk looks just right, dimensionally. It's cheaper, of course, and not quite as fancy as what I'd planned, but he might like it just as well.
le nubian - Feb 01, 2005 11:36:04 am PST #1495 of 10003
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Betsy HP - Feb 01, 2005 11:45:14 am PST #1496 of 10003
If I only had a brain...
Liese, I have Levenger's [edit:] Laplander [link] and it makes me very happy. My husband has their regular lap desk, which is also excellent but doesn't have a pad. Both of us use them as both regular desks and computer desks.
§ ita § - Feb 01, 2005 12:25:12 pm PST #1497 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Made more sense when they were for Teen Beat.
Betsy HP - Feb 01, 2005 12:26:02 pm PST #1498 of 10003
If I only had a brain...
Bill Gates: world's first booth anti-babe.