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§ ita § - Dec 18, 2004 7:12:37 am PST #625 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Yeah -- I've been skimming this accessibility site, and it doesn't seem like the major browsers care. Still, I like what it does for Opera, and it can't hurt.


Consuela - Dec 18, 2004 10:44:57 am PST #626 of 10003
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Interesting tidbit here about CD copy-protection: [link]

SonyBMG plans to begin the new year with a batch of freshly pressed music cds that will feature copy protection technology from First 4 Internet. First 4 Internet's technology encodes the music files with a heavy encryption that allows standard cd players to playback the music. There are also additional data files on the CD that further enhance encryption. All of which is easily bypassed by simply holding down the shift button when you load the CD into a PC.


DCJensen - Dec 19, 2004 7:09:38 am PST #627 of 10003
All is well that ends in pizza.

A very good friend is looking for a cheap laptop under $200 that is adequate for college classes via the Internet. Prefer Mac, but in this case, even a Windows would be doable.

I'm doing some looking, but am not yet arrogant enough to believe I know all the best deals, or even if there might be a techy Buffista wanting to sell.

I will be giving the resulting machine a good twice over and prepping it for this person, so I want to evaluate it as if it was for myself.

Any leads, let me know, as I will be looking. Any private mails can go to my listed account or at dcjensen at mac dot com.


tommyrot - Dec 19, 2004 7:15:14 am PST #628 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Have you tried eBay? You should be able to find a clamshell G3 iBook for that much.

eta: duh, my link was to a screen only....

I've been thinking of buying one of those myself, just because they're cute....

eta: OK, most clamshells seem to be going for more than that...


DCJensen - Dec 19, 2004 7:57:32 am PST #629 of 10003
All is well that ends in pizza.

Have you tried eBay?

Yes, I am looking at eBay. It was, in fact, my first stop. However, I know that it is not the be all and end all, despite being arguably one of the most well-known sites on the internet.

And yeah, Mac laptops tend to be pricy on eBay. All laptops, really.


DCJensen - Dec 19, 2004 8:53:18 am PST #630 of 10003
All is well that ends in pizza.

Crap.

The nova we call Supr has officially closed it's doors.

As you have probably noticed, we have often had downtimes. This was because it was so hard to keep this site up! But now we are sorry to inform you all, that SuprNova is closing down for good in the way that we all know it. We do not know if SuprNova is going to return, but it is certainly not going to be hosting any more torrent links. We are very sorry for this, but there was no other way, we have tried everything.

Oh well, the stuff I wanted most is tv shows, and they can be found elsewhere.


Alibelle - Dec 19, 2004 10:21:18 am PST #631 of 10003
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan

I am currently surfing wirelessly! I can finally use my own computer at home!

I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help, guys!


NoiseDesign - Dec 19, 2004 10:22:18 am PST #632 of 10003
Our wings are not tired

HI ALIBELLE!


tommyrot - Dec 19, 2004 10:26:13 am PST #633 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Yay Alibelle!

ION, I just bought a pretty little Apple Cube computer on eBay.

[link]

The crowd waits in hushed silence, wondering if ND will approve....


Tom Scola - Dec 19, 2004 10:31:48 am PST #634 of 10003
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Tom, I have a cube I'm trying to sell...