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Folder Guide Speeds Windows Directory Browsing {Download Squad}
Aug 23rd 2008 8:59PM Flash Folder, free and excellent. It puts a bar on top of file dialog boxes with shortcuts to recent, often used or saved folders.
The only thing is that it uses the default window border color and it's easy to miss on dialog boxes.
http://www.zett42.de/flashfolder/
NimbleX : Portable Linux That's Ready to Rock {Download Squad}
Jul 29th 2008 1:32AM The default user name and password should be shown on the window that asks for it, not to mention automatically entered in the text fields unless there's a new username/password set for the OS.
When I scanned the links for which one to pick for the download I saw the FTP links and picked the first FTP link. I remember scanning over the MD5SUM label but didn't notice anything else.
Just the idea that someone should take the time to read through a website just to start the software they downloaded is even geekier than I pointed out in my original criticism of having a username and password requirement in the first place.
As far as reading FAQs, same thing applies there: FAQs are read for finding answers to popular and expected problems, not forced on users to even use software in its initial and default configurations.
It's the same thing with forcing users to go through FAQs and readmes and forums and help files and all kinds of trouble to figure out if a previous version of a program should be uninstalled before installing a newer version of it.
Mozilla sets release date for Firefox 3: June 17 {Download Squad}
Jun 12th 2008 2:24PM I'm pretty sure the download site won't have the following info:
Should we uninstall v2 first?
Will the default v3 overwrite v2?
Is it recommended to keep v2 in case there problems with v3?
Can v2 be uninstalled later?
Will v3 use the same profile directory or can it be configured to use a new one and import the v2 profile in case there are problems?
Will the installation process make a backup of the existing profile?
Firefox's user base is getting big enough now that there's a significant percentage of users that are not pc literate enough to take care of technical details like the above on their own.
If v3 does not play nice with sites where v2 has no problems with, people will be lost and there'll be too much unnecessary frustration unless the v3 installation process keeps a profile backup automatically in case users need to revert to v2.
29% of Windows Vista crashes caused by NVIDIA drivers {Download Squad}
Mar 28th 2008 6:38PM It is generally best to run from your problems. Right, Gavin?
VideoSpin: Free video editor gives Windows Movie Maker a run for its money {Download Squad}
Feb 9th 2008 10:25PM Avoid this piece of $@#$ like the plague!
Shame on you DS for even mentioning this horrid software.
It took forever to install, it never loaded a single avi clip I tried to load because I had to go online and register for some kind of codec registration and after cancelling the prompt the clip would not load.
It then took forever to uninstall too. It was in an endless loop asking me to shut down programs that were closed already. Eventually it uninstalled itself but, what a hassle!
AVOID!
Auburn Beats Bama, Gets Bitten by Dog {Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog}
Nov 27th 2007 11:36PM People please. First off, to the people saying "attack the dog and cop", by all means. The dog would incapacitate you in a heartbeat. These K-9's are highly trained and only attack when a threat is percieved (either visually or verbally).
A family member of mine trains these k-9s for the Air Force. Millions of dollars worth of training goes into each of these animals and most of the dogs that local police departments use are military trained k-9s. They are trained to recognize threats and will act upon them. I cannot even hug my family member without them issuing a "stand down" command.
The cop more than likely gave a release command as soon as the cop felt the dog lunge. Yes, the player was seen as a threat by the dog and it responded the way it was supposed to.
To all of you "sue everyone" people, heaven forbid an accident happen without you people freaking out. At most there should be an apology released, but no suspenions or firings should result from this.
Rock climbers don't give a hoot; they pollute {Gadling}
Nov 12th 2007 3:22PM @Molly the chalk improves grip, removes the sweat from your fingers so you don't slip off, etc etc
While there definitely climbers who don't take care of the environment they play in (shame on them) there are many many more practicing responsible stewardship and taking care of the areas.
Its the same as any other outdoor recreation, there are many many participants with great ethics, and there are others who couldn't give a damn. As a climber, most of us care about the land and definitely want to preserve it so that it can be used in the future.
Censorship and freedom {Second Life Insider}
Jan 8th 2007 8:59AM Prok, banned from SLI? Are you all insane? You are provoking her to push back!
Look what simply existing got the poor folk in Baka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79eyLe2i7BQ Prok pushes back! I fear for you all.
在PSP上執行Linux 和 Windows作業系統 {Engadget Chinese}
Apr 1st 2006 3:21AM Holy Crap ! Amazing !
