Jilli, you can usually find torrents for such things. Isohunt would probably have them if you did a search there.
Unrelatedly, what criteria would you guys use to purchase a new computer? I have two laptops; the Dell is almost three years old, and the Powerbook is about five. Both of them still work, no hardware problems; even the Mac is using 10.4 with no major lag time, which I think is pretty impressive given its age and specs. But they are both a little older, and both get bogged down with the memory requirements of current software/oses. Is that enough of a reason to look into upgrading to a new machine?
Any SFistas going to the MacWorld Expo next weekend? Coupon code "digg" will get you a free exibition hall pass. [link]
A computer sent a bit through my transistor.
Sue, if you're still looking for blog software suggestions in addition to wordpress, I've been very pleased with the ease of blogging using www.blog-city.com.
SA,
hard to say. The longest I have every kept a laptop in daily use is 3 years. Usually after that period of time, there is a serious OS upgrade that I have to use to keep my documents running at home and in the office. My current laptop just finished year 2, so I am not sure how much longer I will keep it after this year. This one is chugging along, so I might keep it for awhile.
Where is my browser storing my zip code and how can I make it stop?
Where is my browser storing my zip code and how can I make it stop?
Are you getting targeted ads for businesses in your zip code? I've been wondering if they read IP numbers or something, but then I checked mine, and it doesn't actually report my town, but a town nearby -- which is to say, I'm curious about the answer to this, as well.
I think they are probably getting it from the IP address. Tracking it back to the service provider.
I must vent, and some people on this thread will appreciate this vent.
I am linking to an application that I'm not in control of. The page title comes up as some funky thing. I asked my contact (not a programmer) to change it. Here are the edited e-mail exchanges:
Me: Could you please change the page title in the html to "Analysis"?
Idiot: Can you be more specific? We can't change the application URL at this time as it will affect many things. Is this what you were referring to or is this someplace else?
Me: (gives code) One line of HTML
Idiot: You want this Analyzer on one line, underlined? Correct?
Me: No. Just change one line of code in the header
Idiot on the phone: I still don't understand the wording change you want.
Me: I want a change in the code.
Idiot: I've got the page open. Where do you want the change?
Me: Look at the source code.
Idiot: Oh. I don't do that.
Me: Just forward my e-mail to your guys. They'll know what to do.
If you're going to talk to clients and you represent a web applications development company, shouldn't you know something? Or am I being too optimistic?
Edited because I was too irritated to format
