[02:28] http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/02/24/how-watson-could-have-been-defeated-on-jeopardy/ [02:49] Win [02:49] heh [03:01] The "An Update is Available For Your Computer" one is so true.... [03:04] yeah :) [03:04] How often do you check for Linux updates? [03:05] it pops up on occasion [03:06] * Unit193 Forgot that there is an update GUI that pops up.... [03:10] * Cheri703 is starting a fresh install of xp pro on a new hdd for a client. wasn't able to recover data from the old one :( [03:10] but it's money :) I've got a few more jobs lined up as well :) [03:49] It feels like the weekend because tomorrow is the first day this week that I don't have anything specific scheduled [03:51] * canthus13 apt-get updates and apt-get upgrades obsessively. [03:51] * Unit193 tries not to do it more then once a day... [03:52] like I am when tracking shipments? refresh....refresh....refresh....refresh [03:52] I don't do it more then once a day anymore :) [03:52] Cheri703: Speaking of shipments... my skullcandy earbuds still haven't shown up. I *HATE* the hybrid UPS/USPS delivery crap. :( [03:52] :( yeah, me too [03:52] pick one! [03:52] they supposedly were handed off to the USPS on the 19th... [03:52] dang! [03:52] they still haven't shown up. :( [03:53] Meanwhile, my wireless card I ordered 2 days ago showed up today from San Jose. [03:53] this stupid computer has weird front usb issues [03:54] swap the back and front USB headers and see if the problems migrate to the back. [03:55] if they do, it's a motherboard issue. if they don't, it's a connector issue. that can be swapped out. :) [03:58] might, but it only occurred after hp's chipset update -_- so going to roll back, or just reinstall (was the first update installed) [03:58] freaking microsoft [03:58] freaking hp [03:59] Heh. [03:59] * canthus13 is about to replace the wireless card in his wife's HP laptop. [04:00] canthus13: do you know at what point your headphones were handed over to usps? i.e. ohio or? [04:03] Yeah. right here in Toledo. :( [04:04] I'd say at this point, it's time to call your local post office about it [04:05] I'm gonna. [04:05] well, good! you should! [04:06] * canthus13 just hasn't had time with all the extra hours he's been working. :P [04:06] mmhm [04:06] I hate having to call the post office [04:06] in columbus it was HORRIBLE [04:13] I've been getting all sorts of shipments lately, our ups guy comes at a fairly predictable time, but our mail can be anywhere from 10am to 4pm :/ [04:14] (ups is between 5 and 6) :/ [04:15] USPS is the same here.. anywhere from 9am to 7pm. [04:17] freaking usps [04:17] and so starts the 35 rounds of windows updates on a new install -_- [04:19] Cheri703: Have fun with that. [04:19] oh, always [04:19] ooo, random thing: [04:19] I had to call tech support for my client's dsl account today, and I was asking the guy if the tech who was going to come would freak out if it was not-windows on the computer, and he asked what it had, I mentioned ubuntu, and turns out, he was a big ubuntu user [04:20] he's in orlando though, I told him to look up his loco [04:21] sweet. [04:22] yeah, wasn't expecting that, most of the time they're like, "so go to the start menu" "uhm, I don't have one" "whaaa?!" [04:22] Heh. [04:22] I've had a few calls like that lately. And from the most non-technical people, too. [04:25] people are ridiculous [04:27] did you hear that 2 and a half men got officially canceled today after charlie sheen was an idiot again? [04:27] oh Charlie Sheen... [04:28] it's about time, that show was horrible [04:28] in my opinion [04:35] * Cheri703 has invented a new acronym: IDFLGI: I don't feel like googling it [04:35] for example: IDFLGI - is there an easy way to sync google calendars with evolution? updating automatically both directions? [04:39] (I actually want to know ;) ) [04:45] Cheri703: did you try google? :) [04:45] doing other things, idflgi :D [04:45] oh well. I'm sure google knows. [04:45] probably [04:45] I'll get to it [05:47] it's SUPER easy, and the ubuntu wiki page is way out of date :/ [05:49] And there is nobody to tell... (you're supposed to fix it yourself :/ ) [05:49] well, I found the answer on a forum post [05:50] So, is it easy? [05:50] well, upon rereading, it's on the wiki page, just not the first option for some reason [05:50] yeah, super easy [05:51] so now I'm CONNECTED! mua ha ha ha ha! (evil laugh) [05:51] though if I migrate to 10.10 I have to do this again -_- [05:52] I take it you like evolution best? [05:52] but at least it's easier than trying to put it all in manually, and I've never had an evolution backup work properly when trying to restore [05:56] I rarely use it [05:56] I prefer not to have things ONLY in one place [05:57] IMAP [05:57] I may use it more now since I hate hate hate google calendar's interface on my netbook screen [05:57] I usually use gcal via my phone [05:57] but this will be easier when I'm scheduling with clients and such [05:57] Firefox? [05:57] yeah, but it's a lot of frames that scroll at different intervals and it doesn't fit on my screen, even with ff in full screen [05:58] so it's irritating [05:59] Found it!: http://greasefire.userscripts.org/scripts/show/95858 [06:00] very nice, if I only used one calendar, that'd be great, but I have to have access to at least 4 currently [06:00] (might increase at some point) [06:01] As long as you keep them on (or randomly disable GM like I do to switch them) you're fine [06:02] perhaps [06:02] I like having the dropdown calendar on the top panel [06:02] * Cheri703 is picky [06:03] Hey, what works, works [06:04] (evolution, T-bird, web interface, CLI, etc.) [06:05] I think this will be good...I wish I could integrate tomboy notes into evolution, that'd be AWESOME [06:06] I should try evolution at some point... I'm a T-Bird user (kinda, I use alpine and web interface way more) [06:07] I don't like that you HAVE to put in email info to even use it as a calendar, but I just put in random crap and it takes it [06:07] oh how I loathe the layers upon layers of updates in windows >.< I'm on at least the 4th round, and some of them have been over 100 updates [06:08] Any SPs yet? [06:09] sp3 was the first thing I ran [06:09] I like the disks that have it built-in... [06:10] yeah, but my version of xp pro for hp/compaq is sp2, so I deal with it [06:12] Or that you can't minimize when you're doing updates.... that's another one that I just LOVE (doing Win+D works) [06:12] eh, not so much a problem for me, as I generally start it going and ignore it til it's done [06:13] You can be really lazy and VNC/TeamViewer/RDP in and do it that way :) [06:14] yeah, but that requires setting that all up first [06:14] I bring my monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the living room, put them on the end table, and do it while I watch tv...or if I'm doing more than one, I take them in the office and hook them up to the kvm switch so I can hop back and forth [06:15] * Cheri703 is not lazy, is energy efficient [06:16] * Unit193 is fat and lazy and knows it! :) [06:17] * Unit193 or will find the hardest way to do something and do it... [15:08] yay. another 8 inches or so of snow. :P [18:05] Wow [18:05] Gnome 3 thinks maximize/minimize buttons are useless... [18:05] And people say KDE is nuts... >.> [18:06] Cheri703: My earbuds showed up. [18:06] canthus13: yay! [19:52] Would any one happen to know why after restarting Ubuntu my computer switches the window effects down to the lowest settings? [19:52] I'm guessing it is because I am running an old computer [20:32] lostConnection: Video driver issues most likely. [20:32] My kid runs with effects on a 64MB Geforce 4 go... and I ran 'em once on a 16MB Radeon 6M. [20:32] So it's not likely to be a hardware issue. [20:36] I always turn off visual effects... [20:36] * canthus13 keeps 'em on to wow windows users. [20:36] eh [20:37] they really don't use much in the way of resources, and there are a few settings that I use as part of my workflow. [20:37] I also run windows at the "better performance" vs "better appearance" option [20:39] Yeah it's probably the videocard if you can even call it that. I'm running a 2006 Dell with an integrated videocard so yeah..... >.> [20:40] Well the model is a Dimension E510 doesn't really make a difference it's old as dirt. Not work fixing up. [20:40] worth* [20:52] lostConnection: My kid is running a 2002 Dell, and the one with the radeon was a 2000-ish machine. [20:52] Compiz doesn't need much in the way of resources, but some of the drivers are pretty crappy and can cause weird issues. [20:53] there's a house down the street from me that is $20,000... [20:53] Nice. [20:53] Is it worth it? [20:54] not sure what the interior is like, but it's a tiny bit smaller than this one (so...fairly small) but has basement, 1 car garage, and fenced yard... [20:54] I'd buy this one for that price (in the fantasy world where I could get a loan -_-), the lot is bigger, if unfenced [20:59] * canthus13 may make his landlady an offer sometime soon. She bought the place at auction for 12k and really didn't put much into it aside from fixing the bathroom. [20:59] Then again, we may end up moving to texas instead. [21:00] well, you could buy it and rent it when you leave [21:00] I'm not dealing with that mess. [21:00] heh [21:00] IDEA! [21:00] you could buy the one down the street from me, and I'll buy it back from you, gradually ;) [21:00] Heh. [21:01] or this one, I like this oen [21:01] *one [21:01] I have no credit. I'm filing bankruptcy next week, so it would be at least 2 years before I could even think about buying again. [21:01] we really like our house [21:01] ha, yeah, I have horrible credit [21:01] bankruptcy is no fun [21:01] Better than no driver's license and wage garnishment. [21:01] * Cheri703 hasn't done it, but has read about/talked to people who have [21:01] back in a while, client just arrived [21:01] k [21:16] ok back [21:16] was quicker than anticipated [21:16] and she paid cash! woo! [21:16] Cool! [21:18] indeed! now I have to get to the bank next week, but that's ok with me! [21:45] I'm frustrated with my husband [22:06] Tie all his socks in knots. you'll feel better. [22:06] might...