Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.

Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'


Buffistechnology 3: "Press Some Buttons, See What Happens."

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omnis_audis - Oct 13, 2009 3:43:47 pm PDT #11352 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

sure, but wouldn't speed things up any. One at a time with a cast of 20 is about 90 minutes for a disc that is 28 minutes long.


NoiseDesign - Oct 13, 2009 3:44:42 pm PDT #11353 of 25501
Our wings are not tired

Yeah, but it's also about time. Being about to do 5 at once seems to be the best option to me. I'd also go for the DVD burn as well. If you need to do 20 at a time I'd say that the 1:5 ratio is the way to go.


Jessica - Oct 13, 2009 4:40:13 pm PDT #11354 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I have a Microboards CD/DVD duplicator tower (1:10) at work, and it is flaky as hell. Coaster city. That said, when it works, I can make 10 hourlong DVD dubs in about 5 minutes.


Callaluna - Oct 13, 2009 7:04:37 pm PDT #11355 of 25501

I installed Snow Leopard today, but luckily I don't have any guest accounts on my laptop. I haven't taken the time to explore the new features yet, so really, it doesn't seem any different so far.


Jessica - Oct 14, 2009 5:28:09 am PDT #11356 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Google Wave uses Firefly quotes in their error messages.

I don't even like Firefly and I'm filled with love for the Wave by this.


le nubian - Oct 15, 2009 5:51:16 am PDT #11357 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

The first sentence of this CNN article on the Iphone could be from a late night Showtime program with a minor word change:

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Jon B. - Oct 15, 2009 6:03:59 am PDT #11358 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Ha!


omnis_audis - Oct 15, 2009 8:27:35 am PDT #11359 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

Not sure if folks know about this. I've been having an issue here at the office that the only network printer is a PCL one, and Mac doesn't play well with that. But there is GutenPrint for the Mac: [link]

High quality printer drivers for Canon, Epson, Lexmark, and PCL printers.


beekaytee - Oct 15, 2009 10:05:30 am PDT #11360 of 25501
Compassionately intolerant

Hello Ye Gods of Tech.

I have a recommendation question. My bff's mom needs a new laptop and is an unmovable PC user. If she were Mac like me, I'd have confidence in pointing her to what to buy but, since my powers of persuasion failed and she's unlikely to convert in her mid-70's, I need guidance.

Her needs are minimal: email, surfing and low-tech games. She believes letters are best hand written and, therefore, does not even use a word processor. Due to space issues, she uses the laptop as a desktop, so does not need wireless.

I'm leaning toward a Dell Inspiron 17 (she likes the bigger screen). Ease of use and reliability are more important than price.

What would you suggest?


beekaytee - Oct 15, 2009 10:12:48 am PDT #11361 of 25501
Compassionately intolerant

Oh, and while I'm asking...I'm getting ready to offer Skype as a session option for clients who would normally do their therapy sessions on the phone.

I've never used a web camera and am wondering if there is one that is better than others for this. I already have a Snowball microphone, but don't know if that would be the best option either.

Obviously, sound and image quality are important. If it isn't really good, I might as well stick to the phone.

What should I buy?