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[challenge entry] Eeeek! FUCKSOCKS!!!
Run away.... very quickly!
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(arty_to_i_t, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:01, archived)
# eeek what is it?
*edit* sorry the thread turned into a techy knightmare
- it's a great image!
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:02, archived)
# It's an image that needs optimising
(I helped save b3ta! emvee cruor deo cruoris, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:03, archived)
# is it?
sometimes, with my nice hi-speedy w*rk internet,
I don't notice and being on a mac I have to copy an
image to the desktop to check its filesize,
unless there's something I don't know about.
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:08, archived)
# That's because Macs are rubbish gay!!!!!!!1111111one hundred and eeeiiigggghhttttyyyyy111!!1
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:10, archived)
# pffft
(I helped save b3ta! mugatu, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:11, archived)
# *boots in the flange*
Macs rule

'noon sir

productive morning?
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:11, archived)
# Arrrh, the dying breed that is a Mac user...
mac released a beta to allow WinXP to run on it's Intel platform yesterday.... Bye bye Mac's...
(I helped save b3ta! benkai Doing nothing as of ..., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:14, archived)
# they released bootcamp a few weeks back
reportedly full of bugs.
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:15, archived)
# What the Fuck use is that!!!
/rants! (loves my Mac - *clings protectively* - hello viruses on macs now)
(sadly, yes you're right)

hey have you seen these brand new X boxes?, they have a chip inside that runs PS2 and Nintendo games (and any other game type you can think of)
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:17, archived)
# speaking as a macintosh
and PC sysadmin type, i can safely say that bootcamp is arse.
so there.
(I helped save b3ta! nowhere.elysium Exploder of cats, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:21, archived)
# Ta!
i've only read about the problems.

have you ever had any expeirance with a linux/windows sandbox situation?
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:25, archived)
# yes,
i do. get on msn.
(I helped save b3ta! nowhere.elysium Exploder of cats, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 13:09, archived)
# Once, when I was at bootcamp...
...and I got a virus too!
(Ronnie Spleen MMMMNEURRGH I AM A GAY SPAZ AND I LOVE IT UP MY BU, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:26, archived)
# ha, boot camp came out 3 weeks back.
Parallels is better. It's like Virtual PC, but isn't shit. Still not full windows, but lets you run the odd xp app without leaving mac os.
(I helped save b3ta! lazygamer VS tittybiscuits, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:31, archived)
# Absolutely not
I have spent all morning trying to fix a rubbish gay ipod. Have finally managed to reformat it through Apples updater (losing all my music), but now can't do anything with it because I need my power cable to do a fucking firmware reflash

/rant

Other than that, all's well. You?
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:16, archived)
# Not that productive really
Firmware is a bugger
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:18, archived)
# plug into a firewire socket
the ipod will reflash from that, at least my old ipod did that
/has video model now

it's a lot fucking easier than updating creative player's firmware
*kicks brothers zen across the room*
(I helped save b3ta! lazygamer VS tittybiscuits, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:33, archived)
# Haven't got firewire on my PC
I'll just have to wait till i get home.

It totally fucked itself yesterday, and I tried all these different solutions from various forums.

The one that eventually worked (enough to get my computer to read it anyway) was to drop it on a hard surface. It worked a treat!

/blog
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:38, archived)
# hah
my first ipod (now sold onto a friend) still works fine.
it was a 10gb 3rd gen one (buttons above the wheel), in the time I owned it I had dropped it down the stairs, kicked it across the floor and various other knocks and scrapes.
Sold it to a mate, who cleaned it up (knocked a dent out the casing) and replaced the battery. then in the same day he accidentally dropped it in his pint at the pub. it's nearly 3 years old now and it still works :)
(I helped save b3ta! lazygamer VS tittybiscuits, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:46, archived)
# I had mine replaced at the start of january
just before the years warranty expired, due to battery problems. So this one's only about 3 months old, but the replacement warranty is only for 90 days, which has passed. Cunts.

But I was reading up, and i reckon i could change the drive or battery myself if required. Certainly not paying apple for servicing
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:49, archived)
# replacing the battery isn't hard, but the hard drive is a little trickier
as that involves a near total dismantlement of the ipod.
but it all depends what model you have, the newer they are the harder to fix as they keep getting smaller.
(I helped save b3ta! lazygamer VS tittybiscuits, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:52, archived)
# 40 gb 4th Gen clickwheel thing
Dunno, hopefully reformatting should solve my problems, but it's taken hours just to get iPod updater to recognise it.
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:57, archived)
# ^^This

Bloody mac gheyers.

people can't even be bothered to write viruses for the mac.
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:13, archived)
# funny
you say that... almost every single original unix virus will work on a mac, since many of them were written for the bsd variants.
(I helped save b3ta! nowhere.elysium Exploder of cats, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:22, archived)
# you are like a font
of knowledge, spurting forth into my face.
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:26, archived)
# And Linux is superior to both.
Free everything, for everyone!
(I helped save b3ta! Albert the Mildly Deranged purveyors of nothing much since a year or two ago, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:49, archived)
# And almost impossible
to configure (quickly)
(I helped save b3ta! F5 F5 F5 Can't be arsed., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 13:00, archived)
# hahaha
stupid gay fruit-based computers for gays!
(I helped save b3ta! Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:16, archived)
# nnnnggggggggg sir
Good weekend back amongst the inbreds?
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:19, archived)
# Aye not too bad
was a fucking lovely day on Sunday!

I peered in at you through Dobies' window for about half an hour on saturday night until the police moved me on for wanking.
(I helped save b3ta! Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:21, archived)
# I saw you!
We had to powerhose the windows on Sunday morning. It was like cement.

Aye sunday was cracking. Were you out in any of the local establishments? I was half expecting your ugly mug to appear at the bar at some point on saturday night
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:24, archived)
# twas purely a parental vist type thing
so little or no fun involved. i should have popped in for a swifty when i got off the train on friday. but i didn't.
(I helped save b3ta! Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:31, archived)
# I know. how rude!
I deliberately spent the day not wanking so i would have a good load for you, too.

(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:34, archived)
# i did look for you round the back of tesco...

(I helped save b3ta! Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:36, archived)
# I went yesterday.
But none of the dogs were interested. I think someone had already been at them over the weekend.................
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:43, archived)
# *spangs*
so how many do you have then?
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:19, archived)
# how many whats Mr Bs?

(I helped save b3ta! Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:22, archived)
# Gay Macs
you know, the big long ones with deep pockets ;)
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:23, archived)
# none
i just run about as naked as mummy intended
(I helped save b3ta! Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:30, archived)
# flapping in the wind?
what a lovely thought....
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:30, archived)
# gays or fruit based computers?
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:23, archived)
# I had gays once...
but I saw the doctor and he gave me some pills to clear it all up.
(I helped save b3ta! Kuroi Kyo Still here after all this time., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:25, archived)
# ^^ this
*has been trying to wirelessly network teh Mac with teh PCs and is ready to destroy teh Mac*
(I helped save b3ta! emvee cruor deo cruoris, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:18, archived)
# I have my iMac wirelessly networked in at home
Pc upstairs, iMac in Kitchen, PC laptop in living room

(you'd have to ask Mrs BBB how the hell she did it though!!!)
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:21, archived)
# Eventually I turned off all teh security options
and only allowed machines on by mac address, that seems to work...not sure how secure it will be though
(I helped save b3ta! emvee cruor deo cruoris, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:23, archived)
# that's what we did
Seems fairly secure

although a techy mate has a device for reading wireless networks and reckoned he could have us cracked in a couple of hours.
If there's anyone out there with the time and knowledge, most wireless networks can be cracked, but ours is secure to the casual user
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:26, archived)
# Mine's wide open at home
I've got all my flatmates on a wireless network through my broadband, and i haven't a fucking clue how to secure it.
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:27, archived)
# hmm yes
I think it's something to do with passwording - but you'll really need to sort it out!
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:29, archived)
# Apparently my router should be giving me the option
But i have a seperate wireless transmitter plugged into the router. i can't access it on the network to access any of the security stuffs. I really should get it sorted!
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:32, archived)
# Um yeah,
that sounds a bit more complicated
(I helped save b3ta! emvee cruor deo cruoris, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:34, archived)
# Find out what the "Gateway IP" is
from the machines connecting wirelessly. That's the address you need to point your browser at to configure your wireless access point. Probably.
(I helped save b3ta! Albert the Mildly Deranged purveyors of nothing much since a year or two ago, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:52, archived)
# Ah good thinking sir!
It makes sense, I'll give that a go later.

Cheers
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:58, archived)
# *war chalks your house*
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:28, archived)
# Second time I've heard that in 3 days
:)
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:30, archived)
# the first time was plague though

(I helped save b3ta! Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:35, archived)
# Mac hero
Press Apple+i (gets info panel and will tell you the size of your file).

(I helped save b3ta! Kuroi Kyo Still here after all this time., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:13, archived)
# I know that one
I just wondered if there was a way to tell file size on the board, without copying it off - Board Nazism for Dummies?
(I helped save b3ta! bilbobarneybobs I'll be 14 in b3ta years soon., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:14, archived)
# G5 kick ass
Hold down CTRL and click on an image and choose properties from the menu...
(I helped save b3ta! Kuroi Kyo Still here after all this time., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:16, archived)
# heh.
my tower G5 has been crying for a couple of days now... i'm rendering like a bastard.
(I helped save b3ta! nowhere.elysium Exploder of cats, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:20, archived)
# And here we have the lesser spotted
uncompressed JPEG...


at least it's not a BMP...
(I helped save b3ta! TunaBoy should be old enough to know better by now, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:04, archived)
# Is 96kb really too big?
(kid_77: MS-Paint wielder, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:18, archived)
# The all-knowing FAQ recommends 50k for a static image
If I recall correctly. You should probably be able to compress that to 20-30k without too many noticable compression artifacts.
(I helped save b3ta! TunaBoy should be old enough to know better by now, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:20, archived)
# for a static yes
(I helped save b3ta! GrandmaOfShoes, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:20, archived)
# No
It's just these wingeing dial-up cunts.
(I helped save b3ta! Jago Laurens, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:46, archived)
# Board rules, actually
if you don't like it, complain to management.
(I helped save b3ta! - D - SharkTrousers, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 13:00, archived)
# Sorry!
I must remember (and learn) how to compress images to your satisfaction :(
(arty_to_i_t, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:24, archived)
# Depending on what program you're using
it'll probably be on the save options. I know PSP has it on the save dialog...
(I helped save b3ta! TunaBoy should be old enough to know better by now, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:31, archived)
# Cool!
Tried PSP to compress it and got it down to 31k.
Thanks for the tip. From now on I WILL COMPRESS.
(arty_to_i_t, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:40, archived)
# Well done
Now replace the original pic with the smaller one...
(I helped save b3ta! TunaBoy should be old enough to know better by now, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 14:18, archived)
# It's the Domestos 5x germ!
To me he is teh fluffeh
I luff teh germ

I wish he was my pet
I would call him 'Germy'
He could give all my enimies MRSA
(Boss Mew Covfefe does not bargain...it only covfefes., Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:19, archived)
# Correct!
5 points... well spotted.
(arty_to_i_t, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:35, archived)
# ooohh... can I use this then?


ta.
(I helped save b3ta! TBL I posted this on, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:19, archived)
# Heh-heh!
That's ace!
(I helped save b3ta! TunaBoy should be old enough to know better by now, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:21, archived)
# would be more helful if it linked to the faq
and not warren's b3ta anus.
(I helped save b3ta! urbane legend i have known the inexorable sadness of pencils, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:24, archived)
# hahahaha
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:26, archived)
# If I wanted to be helpfull, yes.
but I dont.

(apart from the fact I have no idea how to do that)

EDIT:

Fixed it :-)

(I helped save b3ta! TBL I posted this on, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:26, archived)
# Big but rather nice
TJ: Can anyone help out a flash noob? I'm trying to make a button skip the animation onto a particular frame but the help is bloody impenetrable! It can't be that hard can it?
(I helped save b3ta! Hamster Trippin' aka Mr. Titts, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:28, archived)
#
Isn't there a command gotoFrame()?

/been a while
(I helped save b3ta! emvee cruor deo cruoris, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:36, archived)
# yeah, but it's assigning it to the button that I don't get
ie. OnClick doesn't seem to work... jesus, give me C++ anyday!

Edit: Huzzah! Sorted it, cheers for your help.
(I helped save b3ta! Hamster Trippin' aka Mr. Titts, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:42, archived)
# Pffft!
That's for gheys

COBOL's the way forward
(I helped save b3ta! wefbhweiufhweiu party, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 12:59, archived)
# Pah!
Machine code for the win!
(I helped save b3ta! Hamster Trippin' aka Mr. Titts, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 13:16, archived)
# Is that better
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.... I learned how to optimise.
(arty_to_i_t, Tue 25 Apr 2006, 22:04, archived)