Also, Jilli -- did you ever download "On the Amazon" from my server? I sent you a couple of emails about it.
Yes, I did. I guess this means the "Yay thank you!" email I sent didn't get to you. But I did, so thank you very much!
I'm supposed to deliver you to the Master now. There's this whole deal where I get to be immortal. Are you cool with that?
Xander ,'Lessons'
Buffistechnology 2: You Made Her So She Growls?
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Atropa - Sep 06, 2006 8:39:45 am PDT #8783 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
jubsews - Sep 06, 2006 9:03:00 am PDT #8784 of 10003
"How come if God talks to Joseph Smith, he's a prophet- but if God talks to me, I'm schizophrenic?" -CJ Cox.
So, mostly a lurker myself and would hope to make a better impression than this is likely to give, but it would seem that my options are limited.
Being a techno-phobe myself, and realizing the multi-dimentional brilliance the Buffistas, was hoping for some basic application assistance.
Don't hate me 'cause I'm technically inept.
amych - Sep 06, 2006 9:07:29 am PDT #8785 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
No worries on the hating front, jubsews! What kind of help do you need?
jubsews - Sep 06, 2006 9:13:43 am PDT #8786 of 10003
"How come if God talks to Joseph Smith, he's a prophet- but if God talks to me, I'm schizophrenic?" -CJ Cox.
Have a cure for stupidity?
To much to hope for, I'm sure. At any rate, I attempted to install the Firefox browser and there was a conflict with my security software, so I had to uninstall it, before turning off the other software and attempting to re-installing it.
The problem is this: When I initially (and ineptly) downloaded and intalled the program, selected to set it as my default for just about everything. Now I can't get any of my updates to install (spysweeper, iTunes, etc.) because there is no Firefox.
I pray to the computer Gods for a better brain.
Tom Scola - Sep 06, 2006 9:15:09 am PDT #8787 of 10003
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
The first thing to try is to run Internet Explorer, and see if it asks you if it wants to be the default browser again.
jubsews - Sep 06, 2006 9:20:51 am PDT #8788 of 10003
"How come if God talks to Joseph Smith, he's a prophet- but if God talks to me, I'm schizophrenic?" -CJ Cox.
First of all, thanks all for not pointing and shouting "leporous newbie! Die!" Secondly, thanks for willingness to aid someone who probably shoudln't be on the computer in the first place.
Did that, using explorer now and nothing happened. Also went into the "set programs and access defaults" option on the start menu. Zero joy.
Tom Scola - Sep 06, 2006 9:27:34 am PDT #8789 of 10003
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
In IE, go to Tools->Internet Options...->Programs, and check the box that says "Internet Explorer should check and see whether it is the default browser". Press OK, and then quit and restart IE.
amych - Sep 06, 2006 9:29:38 am PDT #8790 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
When you're in Internet Explorer, try opening Internet Options, and then look for the "Programs" tab. There should be a checkbox near the bottom that says "always check to see if Internet Explorer is the default browser" or something along those lines. Check that box, and then try quitting and restarting IE.
(edit: Dude, Tom is a whole two minutes faster than me! I hang my head in shame.)
jubsews - Sep 06, 2006 9:34:03 am PDT #8791 of 10003
"How come if God talks to Joseph Smith, he's a prophet- but if God talks to me, I'm schizophrenic?" -CJ Cox.
Okay, like this isn't all embarassing enough, I'm using MSN Explorer at the moment, which runs as my default, usually. Thing is, I can't seem to find the (apparently) elusive "internet options".
jubsews - Sep 06, 2006 9:34:09 am PDT #8792 of 10003
"How come if God talks to Joseph Smith, he's a prophet- but if God talks to me, I'm schizophrenic?" -CJ Cox.
Okay, like this isn't all embarassing enough, I'm using MSN Explorer at the moment, which runs as my default, usually. Thing is, I can't seem to find the (apparently) elusive "internet options".