And I wonder, what possible catastrophe came crashing down from heaven and brought this dashing stranger to tears?

Drusilla ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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

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tommyrot - Sep 22, 2008 1:20:06 pm PDT #7683 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Android is here! T-Mobile G1, aka First 'Googlephone,' Carries High Expectations

But it is not just about the hardware. The phone's user interface and its integration with applications are expected to make all the difference.

G1 will have tight integration with Google apps, especially the company's popular services such as Gmail, calendar and instant messaging, says Gartenberg. "So if you are a Google user, this device will fit right into your tech ecosystem," he says.


lori - Sep 23, 2008 9:05:39 pm PDT #7684 of 25501

So I had a Firefox add-on that let me open a window-in-window for links, rather than having to open a new tab or window. I upgraded Firefox without spending time on upgrading add-ons at the same time, and now I can't recall what that one was called. Help?


brenda m - Sep 24, 2008 2:24:52 am PDT #7685 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Ooh! Also, what was the one that lets you undo closing a tab?


le nubian - Sep 24, 2008 3:17:14 am PDT #7686 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

brenda, I believe that's a function of firefox 3. Just go to History and "recently closed tabs" and you can select the one you want.

Although I love Duplicate Tab which allows me to merge tabs/windows and move a tab to a new window.

lori, can't help you with that one.


tommyrot - Sep 24, 2008 4:46:32 am PDT #7687 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

brenda, I believe that's a function of firefox 3. Just go to History and "recently closed tabs" and you can select the one you want.

Or you can just right-click on the tab bar and then select "Undo close tab." (That'll re-open the last one closed....)


Sue - Sep 24, 2008 9:43:09 am PDT #7688 of 25501
hip deep in pie

Does this seem like a good deal?

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HP Pavilion Slimline AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ 2.7GHz Computer (S3400F) - Refurb 3 Gig of RAM, 500 Gig.

Also, since I've been living in dial-up land so long, I have no idea what I need in terms of connectivity. I am finally going to upgrade to highspeed DSL, but I would also like to network my TiVo with my computer. (The Wireless TiVo thingy came free with TiVo purchase) So if I buy a computer with integrated WiFi, I also need a router, right? (Seriously, I know nothing.) Do I really need intergrated WiFi?


Gudanov - Sep 24, 2008 9:51:31 am PDT #7689 of 25501
Coding and Sleeping

Yes you will need a router, it's a good idea just for the sake of security. The computer doesn't need WiFi if you can plug it into the router with a cable, wireless and wired will all be on the same network.


Gudanov - Sep 24, 2008 9:53:00 am PDT #7690 of 25501
Coding and Sleeping

The computer seems like a pretty reasonable price to me, but I haven't been shopping anytime recently.


Vortex - Sep 24, 2008 10:03:41 am PDT #7691 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Yes, you need a router. I think that integrated wifi just means that the mechanism is part of the computer as opposed to a card that you plug in to a slot. It's worth it to not have to be bothered with the card sticking out, IMHO


Sue - Sep 24, 2008 10:14:43 am PDT #7692 of 25501
hip deep in pie

Thanks guys.