nebulus

Quote: I'm also suprised that you find Mozilla more stable, but it may very well be. Well.. comparing to my 5.5.. yes, most definitely yes Quote: It's also good that the browser you like is freeware. Not to mention it's an open-source browser. Plus, you can follow through the developement, what I find to be a very useful thing.

Ok, first of all it's nebulus, like in an old zx80 game, there's one on palm and I think I saw something for PC too. No offence taken I'm not sure what version I had, my guess would be SP1 with some additional fixes, but wouldn't say for sure. Currently have installed IE6 SP1, my network provider required 5.5 and up.. So when I was installing some drivers my network provider had provided, 5.5 was installed without even asking me.. Nicely programmed ;(. And with mine 5.5 experiences I thought it might be a good idea to install 6 instead of using 5.5. Anyhow, I hardly use IE. Switched to another browser (Mozilla) a long time ago, and find it to be more stable and bug-free.

Or maybe you just wearing sun-glasses Seriously, post the name of your video card as adamvjackson has already suggested and maybe we could come up with some useful information

IE maybe not, but it works with Mozilla, and should work with Opera too

Quote: (...) I'm happy with IE 5.5 for now. From personal experiences: 5.5 is just so buggy that.. I just can't find the words.. I did find 5.0 more stable than 5.5.

Like AlecStaar said it's Ctrl+mouse wheel if you have IE it's Cltr+ + if you have Mozilla and if you've got Opera there should be a zoom field or something (I don't remember a hot-key, well.. it's been a while since I used it last)

Quote: They are now, I think it is like Job #1 there... they even put off the development of much of their research into creating new interfaces, like the 3D type I did a post on here recently! Heard of it, hope it's not another PR trick Quote: What's awful is the dorks that create macro virus really... the software could be MUCH better but when you turn off those features to make yourself more secure, you actually cripple alot. I'm not defending anyone here, and I what you to understand it, but in a way , don't you think it helps to develope a better software? Quote: Question: Does Linux ext2 have encryption & file-by-file compression like NTFS does? (I know it does not have journalling like NTFS does currently, but ext3 will add this... I do not currently use Linux & am wondering if it has compression & encryption attributes you can use & set on it like NTFS has in it natively) I'd be honest with you, I'm new to Linux and really not in position to answer this question

Quote: Out of the box? Yea... no doubt, & even if tweaked, there is still dangers, no doubt about it! This is what I'm talking about.. MS should spend more time (money) on security development. Quote: Well, there is more users of Windows Os as well... it's a numbers game really, you're going to get more occurences & awarenesses of it because of the greater # of Windows users basically. To be honest, I don't think it's the reason.. Quote: That too, can be controlled though thru regular Windows Updates (another great service offered by MS that is EASY to use) & a decent AntiVirus program kept up to date. If only it was that great as you describe.. I remember one time, MS spent 2 month to fix a security hole in IE or maybe it was Outlook, can't remenber, but the point is: This is just awful!! Quote: Personally? I set associations with .wsh & .vbs type scripting scraps to notepad.exe here on my home box to disable many of those, & also use AntiVirus to guard against macro virus document autoexec infections. Once again, MS should have taken care about this not you.. One of the reasons I switched browser and mail program

Well.. my guess would be the one with FAT32 file system, wheather it's 98 98se or Me.. Though, you're right, more and more are moving to XP. But still, windows security is far from perfect.. For instance, how many viruses are there for windows and linux? And the important question is: How come the result is what it is?? I know NTFS is good, the only thing I hate is that you've got to be careful when you trying to format. Heard that fdisk doesn't see NTFS.. Quote: * No anger here: I was only trying to show you there is, in fact SECURITY and filesystem security in Disks, Folders, & Files... all logical filesystem entities using NTFS... & there is! I had actually other thing in mind.. This section is (was ) kind of about DirectX 9.0 and we're talking about NTFS, FAT32, windows and other things.

Quote: No, not on Fat32 OR Fat16... Exactly! Now, what is the most common windows version around? I think it says alot about how seriously MS takes when it comes to security.. Quote: If you're serious about security, you utilize NTFS (as well as recovery) & it is more efficient diskspace use-wise (regarding clusterslack) as well on disks larger than 500mb upwards vs. the others (fat types) & faster fileseeks wise as well on those same disk sizes. * NTFS truly is a fine filesystem in many regards, security being one of them! Enough of advertising PS: Stuff I really care about is on my ext2 partition PPS: I think we're just a bit off topic here.. someone can get angry

Quote: * I take it you're a Linux/Unix fan, nothing wrong with that... As a matter of fact I'm not.. I really hate Linux when it comes to configure something.. It can be a real pain in the a** Quote: You've got that... disk & folder level, down to files levels, by user. Using the NTFS filesystem & Explorer, rightclick on any diskdrive, folder OR file & see the SECURITY tab from the PROPERTIES item of those entities. And what about FAT32??

Quote: It's got them man, bigtime in the Pro & Server models (NT/2k/XP Workstation & Pro + server varieties)... I was talking about file permissions.. like read/write/execute.. Quote: I guess... NASDAQ runs their financial networks & trading servers (ALL, not just webservers) on MS Operating System of Win32 nature. Seems to do well for a 24x7 HIGH TRANSACTION environs! And I feel deeply sorry for them.. Quote: I like the Win32 API, alot... flexible, powerful, & easy to use pretty much! Well.. you don't have to use Windows when you're programming win32 applications, do you?

Auch!! ;( I've got to addmit that MS makes superior mices, but otherwise.. Windows is good as a gaming platform, but for developers.. no, I don't think so.. One more thing and let me put it this way: If I had a server, I had to be crazy to let it run on Windows platform. You've got to addmit that Windows really needs permissions.

Quote: * Like usual, MS seems to have done a good job! Like usual??

To be honest, I don't think Vision Command supports XP. Anyhow, I'd recommend you to address your question to MindStorms Support http://mindstorms.lego.com/support/contact.asp

"Mandrake Linux 9.0 is optimized for Pentium and higher processors (and compatibles), and therefore does not run on earlier x86 processors." With other words, it will run on 586 and later systems.. Drivers made for Mandrake 9.0 therefor would need to support 586 systems as well..

Quote: (...) he favors the Unix version of the program in character mode vs. the Windows one because of stability! Exactly!! And not to mention security.. By the way, it doesn't have to be "in character mode" Quote: However, another member of my family, my nephew (relative computer noob/rookie, but learning fast) stated to me upon seeing these 3d desktops: "Now, that looks like the real world is cool, & is easy to understand fast & navigate!" This is true.. It's easy and fast to understand and navigate.. But the more you know about your system, the more control you want. And, sadly enough, I don't think 3D desktops would give you much control. On the other side, this is not such a bad idea.. Especially for Linux. This would really help.. let's say.. a grandpa or a grandma who doesn't even understand how Windows "works". Quote: Quote: And the whole idea of a 3D navigational system is really old, for instance, Packard Bell supplies its Navigator for years now.. Heard of it, never used it... I take it it is like that? It was (a couple of years ago anyway) kind of like your first screenshot. Quote: I've noticed that M$ seems to be devoting more into glossy interface design than functional interfaces. If they wish to keep their customers they NEED to do as *nix does. Multiple interfaces with some as "pretty" as you want them but other interfaces that are streamlined and functional for REAL users. (Those who use their computers more than the ones who use it 1 or 2 a week) You've got it right, though, this is not the only thing they need to do.. What Windows really needs is permissions, permissions and once again permissions!!

Quote: That's what I remember DOS, System34/36/38, & Unix character mode users saying about Windows & Macs back in the early 90's & late 80's... 80's & early 90's?? They still think so.. and to be honest they're partly right. But it all really depends on defenition of the user and the workspace.. Another thing, Windows & Macs have integrated desktops and this is in no way the same.. So, let's just say that for an average skilled user this would be a waste of HD & memory space. And the whole idea of a 3D navigational system is really old, for instance, Packard Bell supplies its Navigator for years now..

Quote: Forgive my ignorance,but what is open GL,and what importance does it have in a game. You may find the answer here Quote: Can this patch be moved to the C files and still function properly. I suppose you're talking about disk drive C and not programming language C.. Quote: Should this be done before the game related to this patch is installed,or after. In order to apply a patch to some program, it might be a game or some other application, it's obvious that you've got to have it installed before you apply this patch.. Patch is nothing more than a set of bug fixes or improvements. It's a setup program, so, after the install you may safely remove it. Quote: does double clicking activate it and sets it up Once again, it's a setup program.. So, yes, double-clicking or enter-pressing will do the trick.

This may sound dumb, but have you checked volume level or maybe your master volume is set to mute? One other thing, make sure that your all cable connections are secure..

I don't think it's a hardware related problem, since.. Quote: Floppy "A", the SuperDisk, continues to work properly, reading both 1.44 as well as 120M floppy disks. ..and I believe I had a similar problem a couple of years ago, though, I wasn't running 2K. If I remember it right I simply removed this extra drive from device manager. But since.. Quote: When I "unistall" it using the Control Panel's "Remove Hardware" procedure, Windows just reinstalls it the next time I boot. ..so, disabling it might help. PS: This SuperDisk, is it some kind of combi-drive?

Quote: I've read that playing internet/LAN games that use directplay (directx 9) with people with older (directx 8 ) directplay builds can have trouble connecting... I think I saw something about it in DirectX FAQ

No, I don't think there should be any potential problems rather than some applications with "Rescue-Disk" features make their own boot-disks, so, you would need to make bootable CDs out of these diskettes. That said, back to your problem... Try to disable that device, I mean Flobby B, in Device Manager (right-click on My Computer and choose Properties, then click on Hardware tab).

1) No, I don't have a DirectX 9 compatible video card 2) No, I don't have any games that make use of DirectX 9 APIs But despite those facts, (now I'm quoting Microsoft) "(...) it does not hurt to install DirectX 9.0. Some of the new functionality built into DirectX 9.0 may even enhance the quality and performance of your existing titles. Additionally, many game demos do not come with DirectX, so you may need to install DirectX 9.0 if you plan to play the latest demos." And that is what I was referring to.

Well.. I think it worth it Maybe it just me :x , but I did noticed some changes in performance