Posts by driftingnomad68

So you're rocking 512MB of RAM and still running Vista... and now you're actually thinking about moving up to Windows 7? Seriously, why? 😕

Is there any way to actually buy or pre-order Windows 7 here in the States? It seems like Microsoft isn't offering anything helpful on their site at all.

Also, how long can you actually run a Windows 7 trial on your PC if you've got the latest version installed—is it just the standard 30 days, or can you stretch it out longer?

Wait, so you're saying it doesn't even show up in Task Manager under processes?

McAfee is totally tearing through that RapidShare file while it’s still downloading, and as soon as it spots that EICAR one,

Wait, was there actually an AutoCAD 2003? I don't know if I'd really go that far, but maybe?

And honestly, the 2007 version is kind of garbage. I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong, but man, it is painfully slow. For me, 2006 is still the absolute best so far—though I guess that really just depends on what you're trying to get done.

Wait, so besides just having some beta version of Windows Media Player 11—which, honestly, even Windows Media Player 10 was pretty decent on its own—that's really it??!?!?!?!

Brian Kim86 said:The software that comes bundled with the stick is decent enough, though I usually jump into Task Manager and set the DVB-T player priority to "above normal" or "high" just to stop the picture from stuttering—it definitely eats up some CPU cycles.

Yeah, I have to do the same thing because whenever I try scrolling with my mouse, everything starts lagging... not really sure why, honestly. You can actually make a shortcut for this:
%windir%\system32\cmd.exe "C:\Program Files\DTV\DVB-T USB 2.0" /c START "runhigh" /HIGH "C:\Program Files\DTV\DVB-T USB 2.0\DVB-Tplayer.exe"

And then it should just launch on high automatically.

It works great, just don't go clicking all over the place with the remote control while it's running!🙂

Anyway, the stick is 👍 , and I'm running it through a rooftop antenna without any amplifiers (amplifiers actually tend to mess with the signal for me), and the picture looks awesome. The signal could be a bit stronger, though; mine shows:
RF POWER: -69.00
RF QUALITY: 23.00

Oh, and there's no Electronic Program Guide included.

Are we still playing anything over there, or is that basically it?

So, what kind of role should Vori be playing on defense?

AutoCAD, sure, but you’re probably better off just heading down to the county assessor's office for that. I mean, unless you need something crazy precise for what you're planning, it might be overkill 😁

Maybe try to track down some AutoCAD 2000 + overlay 2000

Come on, don't even start with me. They've been patching Internet Explorer 6 for five years now, and that firestorm only broke out "recently."

You should have at least received a recovery CD

Also, could someone shoot me a PM with instructions on how to swap out a CD key, provided it isn't on Microsoft's blacklist?

Actually, scratch that—I don't really need the guide, I just need the actual key. 😬

BTW, this whole thing where you have to copy and paste a single line is just 😂🤣🙂Microsoft
pure madness.

Find it on your own, 😂🙂

Yeah, I’ve always figured Auto Color wasn't much use. It just ends up washing everything out, doesn't it? I honestly can't think of many times where I'd actually reach for it.

Personally, I find that using Auto Contrast and Levels is 👍 🙂

Downloaded, installed, and "acquired"... 🙂

What kind of standard adjustments are we talking about here? If anyone's got a link, let me know—I don't really mess with that stuff much myself, but I could probably use a starting point. 🙂

PAS Masters... looks like I've got more stuff to download again

Come on, Ivan, don't be like that! Go over there and cheer for your guys who aren't even in the running, and just let us enjoy celebrating this awesome second-place finish!

Blixa said:What’s the matter, thief??
You had the word "gold" already saved in colors, so you just didn't get around to coloring "silver" yet, right???

How on earth do you know I realized at the very last second that I needed to fix it? 😁 😁 😁 😁 😁

Oh man, I've got a spy among us 😁

this is the real deal AMERICAN IS Z. L. A T N A ! ! ! !

Johnny said:So, is there going to be a celebration for silver too???

Or does success only count if it’s gold for people like us?

And we're always treated as different from Mexicans. I mean, how could it not be? 👎

Who says there won't be? They'll probably throw one for them and Jane too!

Come on, whatever you guys want.

One day we get one gold, one silver, and one bronze... HEY, WE CAN'T ASK FOR MORE!!!!