Windows BBS - General Discussions http://www.WindowsBBS.com/ Post any questions not covered by a specific forum here. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.windowsbbs.com/images_pb/misc/rss.jpg Windows BBS - General Discussions http://www.WindowsBBS.com/ Finding the name of a Song! http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88807-finding-name-song.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:17:24 GMT Hi everyone. In This Video I am trying to find the name of a song. Skip the video to 8:23 since that is when the song starts. I have tried googling the lyrics to the song but it hasn't helped much. If anyone could tell me the name of the song starting at 8:23 in the video I would greatly appreciate it. :) ]]> General Discussions Evan Omo http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88807-finding-name-song.html R.I.P. Whitphil http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88796-r-i-p-whitphil.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:11:31 GMT It was brought to my attention that Whitphil aka Phil Elmhurst passed away last month. ---Quote--- WhitPhil Join Date - 7th January 2002 Total Posts - 599 http://www.windowsbbs.com/members/whitphil.html ---End Quote--- There is a Guest Book here:... It was brought to my attention that Whitphil aka Phil Elmhurst passed away last month.

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WhitPhil
Join Date - 7th January 2002
Total Posts - 599
http://www.windowsbbs.com/members/whitphil.html
There is a Guest Book here: http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.as...=viewgb_110109

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ELMHURST, Philip - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, October 16, 2009, in his 62nd year. Dearly beloved husband of Valerie. Loving father of Jennifer Nowak (Matt) and Michael (Melannie). Cherished Grandpa of Olivia, Max and Alex. Dear brother of Kathryn Storring (Dwight).

He also posted alot at VirtualDr and Tech Support Guy's forums.

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. ]]> General Discussions Steve R Jones http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88796-r-i-p-whitphil.html Fixing Servers http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88794-fixing-servers.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:33:24 GMT How to fix a server Texas style http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/18/shot_server/ How to fix a server Texas style

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/18/shot_server/ ]]> General Discussions Steve R Jones http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88794-fixing-servers.html The Best of Education http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88789-best-education.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:59:54 GMT The following questions were set in last year's GCSE examination in Swindon, Wiltshire (U.K.)

These are genuine answers (from 16 year olds)

Q. Name the four seasons
A. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar

Q. Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink
A. Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists

Q. How is dew formed
A. The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire

Q. What causes the tides in the oceans
A. The tides are a fight between the earth and the moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature abhors a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins the fight

Q. What guarantees may a mortgage company insist on
A. If you are buying a house they will insist that you are well endowed

Q. In a democratic society, how important are elections
A. Very important. Sex can only happen when a male gets an election

Q. What are steroids
A. Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs (Shoot yourself now, there is little hope)

Q. What happens to your body as you age
A. When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental

Q. What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty
A. He says goodbye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery (So true)

Q. Name a major disease associated with cigarettes
A. Premature death

Q. What is artificial insemination
A. When the farmer does it to the bull instead of the cow

Q. How can you delay milk turning sour
A. Keep it in the cow (Simple, but brilliant)

Q. How are the main 20 parts of the body categorized (e.g. The abdomen)
A. The body is consisted into 3 parts - the brainium, the borax and the abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain, the borax contains the heart and lungs and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels: A, E, I, O and U (What the *!!*???)

Q. What is the fibula?
A. A small lie

Q. What does 'varicose' mean?
A. Nearby

Q. What is the most common form of birth control
A. Most people prevent contraception by wearing a condominium
(That would work)

Q. Give the meaning of the term 'Caesarean section'
A. The caesarean section is a district in Rome

Q. What is a seizure?
A. A Roman Emperor. (Julius Seizure, I came, I saw, I had a fit)

Q. What is a terminal illness
A. When you are sick at the airport. (Irrefutable)

Q. Give an example of a fungus. What is a characteristic feature?
A. Mushrooms. They always grow in damp places and they look like umbrellas

Q. Use the word 'judicious' in a sentence to show you understand its meaning
A. Hands that judicious can be soft as your face. (OMG)

Q. What does the word 'benign' mean?
A. Benign is what you will be after you be eight

Q. What is a turbine?
A. Something an Arab or Shreik wears on his head

Thank goodness I'm retired and don't sit exams. Pity the Teachers who have tried to further the students knowledge. They truly must despair. Neil.:D ]]> General Discussions retiredlearner http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88789-best-education.html Cray has fastest supercomputer http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88706-cray-has-fastest-supercomputer.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:09 GMT Cray now has the world's fastest supercomputer. Details here:

http://www.informationweek.com/news/...leID=221800185


 ]]> General Discussions BOBBO http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88706-cray-has-fastest-supercomputer.html What does Slipstream mean? http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88619-what-does-slipstream-mean.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:46:22 GMT I've seen "slipstream" mentioned in conjunction with installing a windows OS. Can someone tell me what this means? ]]> General Discussions Brian1951 http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88619-what-does-slipstream-mean.html Buy windows xp and get free harddrive? http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88581-buy-windows-xp-get-free-harddrive.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:49:01 GMT I saw a copy of a new windows disk bought on ebay. It says something like, you get a non operating hardrive and or motherboard when you purchase windows xp disk. Could someone explain that to me, because a friend did not get any hardware when he received his disk, Frank I saw a copy of a new windows disk bought on ebay. It says something like, you get a non operating hardrive and or motherboard when you purchase windows xp disk. Could someone explain that to me, because a friend did not get any hardware when he received his disk, Frank ]]> General Discussions frank56 http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88581-buy-windows-xp-get-free-harddrive.html Printer problems? - all you need is a cat! http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88573-printer-problems-all-you-need-cat.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:41:19 GMT http://www.flixxy.com/laser-printer-problem.htm http://www.flixxy.com/laser-printer-problem.htm ]]> General Discussions PeteC http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88573-printer-problems-all-you-need-cat.html Im trying to find an old Windows 95/98 game http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88564-im-trying-find-old-windows-95-98-game.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:55:34 GMT In the game you control a man and you travel through pyramids. Its a 2D game and Im pretty sure you collect things in it. Does any one know which game im talking about? I cant find it using google In the game you control a man and you travel through pyramids. Its a 2D game and Im pretty sure you collect things in it. Does any one know which game im talking about? I cant find it using google ]]> General Discussions superchewy15 http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88564-im-trying-find-old-windows-95-98-game.html Computer Shopping in Hong Kong http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88510-computer-shopping-hong-kong.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:47:54 GMT If any of this community are likely to be visiting Hong Kong and doing some shopping for computers or accessories, I have made a few notes which may (or may not) assist you. This is not a technical post and the same principles apply say for cameras, watches et I lived and worked in Hong Kong... If any of this community are likely to be visiting Hong Kong and doing some shopping for computers or accessories, I have made a few notes which may (or may not) assist you. This is not a technical post and the same principles apply say for cameras, watches et



I lived and worked in Hong Kong (HK) for almost 25 years and have now retired to Kent in England.

If you are visiting HK and are going to do some shopping as most visitors do, then here are a few tips to smooth your path. This is not meant to be exhaustive in-depth analysis of the city, but just a quick reference guide.

HK is a great city to visit. It has a population of about 7 million. I was formerly a British colony but reverted to Chinese rule in 1997. However, it is still very cosmopolitan and has a large expat population. Apart from Filipinos, the largest expat community is from the US.

The best time to visit is between October and February when the temperature and humidity are not so high.

Getting about is easy either by MTR (the underground system) or taxis which by international standards are quite cheap.

English is NOT as widespread as you might have thought so if you use public transport, especially cabs, get the staff in your hotel to write in Chinese characters things you might need such as your destination. On this point, HK people are obliged to carry ID; visitors are advised to do so and for security reasons I would recommend that you leave your passport in your hotel room safe and that you photocopy the information page and the page with your entry visa and carry that with you instead. On the paper write down the address of your hotel, your blood group, any allergies you might have and your next-of-kin.

Shopping
For computers HK is a shopper’s paradise, but it is prudent to follow certain rules or guidelines to protect yourself from the small number of traders who might try to rip you off.
When you start your trip get a tourist guide. I would recommend Lonely Planet. Also check out the latest exchange rate between the HK dollar and your own currency. For US visitors it is simple since the $HK is pegged to the $US at 7.75. For British visitors there has been a lot of fluctuation and at the time of writing (November 2009) it’s about $HK13 to the £.
There are 4 major computer shopping malls and obviously a lot of other stores dotted about the territory. Try to avoid the latter, especially those at the airport and those in tourist areas such as Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) as they will be more expensive.
Whatever you are shopping for first look at the shop window and check if it displays the logo for the HK Tourist Board. This shows a red junk as it's logo.
The main shopping malls for computers are the Golden Arcade in Sham Shui Po (MTR exitD2) which is the largest and most comprehensive. The Mong Kok arcade (MTR exit E2), Star House, which is right beside the Star Ferry in TST. The fourth is on HK Island and is the Wanchai Computer Centre in Wanchai (MTR Exit A4). In my opinion this latter is the most convenient as most traders there speak english and are used to dealing with foreigners. Wanchai is almost certainly a place you will find yourself as it it full of restaurants and bars (some of which you might not want to take your grandmother to). It is helpful, if you are in one of the expat bars to enqiure with the locals what you are looking for as this will give you the latest info.
If you make a purchase, don’t leave without checking what you have bought. There have been a lot of cases of ‘bait & switch’, where you ask for a product on display but they actually give you a box with an inferior or defective product.
You are more likely to be ripped-off in the malls in Kowloon, so be careful if you go there. You may also be offered counterfeit products but don’t be tempted as the authorities are quite strict on piracy. Don’t be deterred by what I have said since HK is generally and comparatively low on crime and most people are satisfied with what they buy.
In the unhappy event that you do think you are being ripped off, find a cop and bring him back to the store. There are always lots of patrolling cops on foot and their mere presence at your request may do the trick.
A couple of cultural tips:
Everyone in HK has a business card and you will be given one at some time or another. If so note the the giver will do so with both hands, you should take it the same way or it will give offence.
Secondly, you might hear the locals refer to you as a "Gwai Lo". On the face of it this is a very racist term as you are being called a foreign devil!. In fact nowadays it's just a common term for a foreigner and no one takes offence.
Anyway, I hope some of this may help someone and if anyone wants further info you can message.
Cozzielex
November 2009 ]]> General Discussions cozzielex http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88510-computer-shopping-hong-kong.html Which OS, opinions please. http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88483-os-opinions-please.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:45:33 GMT I just bought a new Dell Vostro 420 a couple of months ago (I've had great luck with Dell). The computer came with Vista Business SP1, but I opted for the XP Pro SP3 install and Dell installed it on the computer.

Anyway, I just recieved the Windows 7 Professional disk yesterday from Dell for my computer. I am happy with XP Pro, should I upgrade? If so why? ]]> General Discussions Ranger SVO http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88483-os-opinions-please.html Thanks for the birth date greeting from here http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88361-thanks-birth-date-greeting-here.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:05:10 GMT Happy birthday thanks for wishing me a happy birth date anniversary. I report that I am up early because it's my birthday, and it's voting day. I really don't like the years when voting day is on the anniversary of my birth. There have been terrible crimes committed then. I have not been here for awhile.

And yea! I made it to 67 and can still do a century on a bicycle. ]]> General Discussions SaintSatinStain http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88361-thanks-birth-date-greeting-here.html Need Help Finding an Old Windows 95/98 Game. http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88259-need-help-finding-old-windows-95-98-game.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:04:51 GMT Hey, recently my roommates have been going back to all the old games they use to play as kids and trying to beat them all. I remembered an old game I never got the chance to beat and now it's haunting me because I can't remember much about it.

I remember you start off as just a normal kid, and in his room I think he gets sucked into a Vacuum into this weird world and he has to try to get out. You look around for items to put into your inventory and you have to combine them to make useful items to get out. I know this is vague but I need to find this game, it's bugging the hell out of me. I do remember for sure that at the very end, the last item you needed was a Lemon Battery to power something, but I could never find that last wire I needed.

I don't have anything else that can help me, and with this little of info I can't find it by just searching the web, you guys are pretty much my last hope, does anyone have any idea of what I might be talking about, or have any clues they can give me to help me find this game?

Thank You for Your Time. ]]> General Discussions Vagrant http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88259-need-help-finding-old-windows-95-98-game.html Being Tested for Employment http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88168-being-tested-employment.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:40:14 GMT Hello Everybody,

New the Forum must say it's nice... I am a new student just entreing this glorious IT world and I find myself face with a "testing(hands on)" for a interview tomorrow and to be honest I am unsure what to expect!

Was curious to see if anybody could provide some examples. Anything would help and be much appreciated !!:eek: ]]> General Discussions H3W3Y http://www.WindowsBBS.com/general-discussions/88168-being-tested-employment.html