Publication Date: May 14th 2004
ISSN 1445-1360
In this issue you will read:
Editorial: May 14th 2004
Bargain Bin: Overstock.com
Definition: DSL
Hardware Heaven: Case Crisis
Quotable: Ralph Waldo Emersonsaid...
Software Savvy: Winamp 5.03a
The Great Australian Joke
G'Day Blokes and Sheilas!
Yesterday had to be one of the crappiest days in recent memory for me. Everything seemed to be going wrong. For starters new hardware wasn't working, then the Internet connection went down and there was a twist with my new gaming machine. Not to forget a corded version of my keyboard I purchased was dead on arrival! So not a good day at all.
Today is another day though with work-arounds and other nice things in the works. A great dinner is planned tonight, and tomorrow there are two parades to be driven in for the Puget Sound Miata Club.
In this weeks Hardware Heaven I have a proposition for the first person who can provide a solution. So make sure you take a look at that.
Have a bonza day!
Nathan Allan
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Overstock.com have been promoting themselves quite heavily of late. This is what put me on to the keyboard I ordered from them, and unfortunately was dead on arrival. To their credit they have organized a return but there are no replacements in stock so I have lost out this time. The site has some real bargains, a lot being refurbished items. However there are lots of new items as well. From sporting goods to electronics there is just about anything you can think of available here. Visit: Overstock.com TOP
DSL or Digital Subscriber Line is a technology that allows you to use a regular telephone line to transfer data. Of course this is much quicker than a regular 56K Modem.
This is a common alternative to Cable Modems when a broadband connection to the Internet is required.
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I love my Fudin case. It was exactly what I wanted with its twin 5.25 external bays. The spec said it supported a Flex ATX motherboard. The problem is the case does not fit the Flex ATX boards. My research tells me that a Mini Flex ATX (which doesn't appear to be an official form factor) would fit. The width needs to be below 210mm.
I know the boards that come in a shuttle box fit, but it appears you cannot purchase these separately.
So I pose a challenge to my readers. If you can find me a affordable AMD compatible motherboard that will fit my wonderful little case or if you can find me an affordable mini case that has two 5.25 slots, please let me know!
I will verify the compatibility of the hardware and award the first person that meets the challenge with a $20 Amazon gift certificate.
So for now I am using the fancy gaming case I previously reviewed. These are still available at Fry's. It wont be as small as I had wanted but it will still be somewhat portable.
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Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air...
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Nullsoft Winamp is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity music player. Winamp supports MP3, CD, WMA, Audiosoft, Mjuice, MOD, WAV and other audio formats, custom appearances called skins and audio visualization and audio effect plug-ins.
The Pro version adds MP3 encoding and CD Burning options.
Name: Winamp 5.03a
License: Freeware (Pro Version $14.95)
Version Reviewed: 5.03a
File Size: 4.3Mb
Supported Operating Systems : 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
Software Savvy by FileClicks
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I have to apologize as I cannot remember who sent this in to me!
Here is what they wrote, "Meantime, here's a bit of light reading for your morning,sounds as if it's from the Land of OZ".
Why men are just happier people.
Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can be President. (Editor: No I can't have to be born in the USA for that!)
You can never be pregnant.
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
You can wear NO T-shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You never have to drive to another petrol station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. (Editor: Wrong again!)
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
New shoes don't cut, blister or mangle your feet.
One mood - all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is ten dollars for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
You never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original colour.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
Your belly usually hides your big hips.
One wallet, one pair of shoes, one colour for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can "do" your nails with a pen-knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a moustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24th in 25 minutes.
"No wonder men are happier..."
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