I hope you don't think that I just come over for the spells and everything. I mean, I really like just talking and hanging out with you and stuff.

Willow ,'First Date'


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Tom Scola - Jun 21, 2005 1:41:09 am PDT #3463 of 10003
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

Good article by Philip Greenspun on digital SLRs.


Sue - Jun 21, 2005 5:09:40 am PDT #3464 of 10003
hip deep in pie

So, I'm preparing to buy an iPod. First step, downloading iTunes. Is it everything and a piece of cheese? Can I get rid of my Musicmatch Jukebox? Will it burn CDs for me?


Jon B. - Jun 21, 2005 5:12:50 am PDT #3465 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

I'd say yes, but you might as well hold on to Musicmatch Jukebox for awhile until you're sure that iTunes does everything you need.


Lilty Cash - Jun 21, 2005 5:18:37 am PDT #3466 of 10003
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."

I've found iTunes much more user-friendly than MusicMatch, but I'd agree it doesn't hurt to hold on to it for a bit to see.

I just plugged in River the Shuffle, and I'm taking her out for her first voyage.


Sue - Jun 21, 2005 5:27:31 am PDT #3467 of 10003
hip deep in pie

I'd say yes, but you might as well hold on to Musicmatch Jukebox for awhile until you're sure that iTunes does everything you need.

Cool.

I was ready to go over to the Univeristy computer store and buy an iPod today, but they are on order.


Sophia Brooks - Jun 21, 2005 12:12:28 pm PDT #3468 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

I have a stupid question that I just want backup on.

I use Filemaker Pro.

My boss just said to someone "we use what we like to call databases" made in Filemaker Pro.

But they are databases, right-- tables, cells, etc....?

It really annoyed me.


Sue - Jun 21, 2005 1:18:27 pm PDT #3469 of 10003
hip deep in pie

They are definitely databases Sophia.

And I think we've already established the asshatedness of your boss.


DCJensen - Jun 21, 2005 1:48:52 pm PDT #3470 of 10003
All is well that ends in pizza.

From his wording, it sounds like he's not really sure, like the word databases should have air quotes.

Was he talking to someone time traveling from the past, or maybe an alien?


Jon B. - Jun 21, 2005 2:20:08 pm PDT #3471 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

That reminds me of an Overheard in the Office -- A Sharpie for the None Too Sharp


DCJensen - Jun 21, 2005 2:32:33 pm PDT #3472 of 10003
All is well that ends in pizza.

Exactly. Like that. I occasionally see that sort of weirdness. People taking ownership of certain common words or phrases like they were the originator of the word, name or thought.