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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Hepatitis / December 2006Off f.cking Topic
Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It installed on an old HP computer, recognized the hard ware and downloaded and installed 974 updates in less than 20 minutes. If you order the CD, they will send it to you for free, even to Spain. No activation, no product key numbers to punch in, no WGA, no WGA/N and no SPP. You can install it on as many computers as you like and copy it and give to friends. It comes with hundreds of programs that can be downloaded and installed with the click of a mouse. The email program Evolution is very similar to Outlook. Check out the screen shot here: http://www.ubuntu.com/include/img/evolution.png You can run the CD without installing it to see how you like it and even set up email, surf the net, etc. without installing it. Either download it or order the CD here: http://www.ubuntu.com/ Cody Tacky, Cody. :-) elmo http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Off f.cking Topic Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. Cody ///////// Don't jump, Cody! We can work this out. That's a long-term solution to a short-term problem. Whatever you do, just don't jump. I called the fire dept in Valencia and told them they had a 'jumper' named Cody. They should be arriving any minute and will take you somewhere to get help. Hang on, bro! elmo http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum > Off f.cking Topic > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > help. Hang on, bro! > elmo LOL! > Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with > Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It installed [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > http://www.ubuntu.com/ > Cody I checked out the site and like the look of the s/w but I just can't say goodbye to Adobe and that needs Windoze :-( I couldn't find any reference, but will any of their stuff work on XP or is it strictly Linux? On the upside, I followed a couple of links from the site and ended up finding a resource for filenames that show up in Startup, along with how useful, necessary, or not, they are. After spending about an hour with Msconfig and the list, I've cut my boot time by about 25%. Whoo-hoo! Here's the link for any of you that are interested in cleaning a lot of unnecessary, time-consuming crap out of your startup sequence: http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php?filter=ctfmon&letter= Spidey >> Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with >> Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It installed [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > I couldn't find any reference, but will any of their stuff work on XP or is > it strictly Linux? None of the programs that come with Ubuntu will work with Windows. You can, however, set up your computer to dual boot Windows and Ubuntu. All you need to do is install from the Ubuntu CD and Ubuntu will push Windows to one side and make some room for itself. That's what I plan to do until I get comfortable with Ubuntu and check out all their programs. With the DRM, SPP and "security" features of Vista, I want to know Linux well before XP is no longer supported. Not to mention the high cost of Vista and the fact that one of my computers isn't up to snuff for Vista. Tomorrow I am finally having my hemorrhoids operation and the business is slow in December so, while I'm recuperating, there is this Linux activist guy in Canada who will be helping me with the ins and outs of Ubuntu. Cody >>> Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with >>> Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Cody Yeah, Vista is making me nervous too. MS has always seemed determined to replace a workable os with something user-nasty (remember the first 98? ME?) and s/w manufacturers support this by not inlcuding older o/s options in new releases, although I think Photoshop CS will run on 98. I may try the dual-boot idea though, and use it when I can. Unfortunately, other than internet & email stuff, mostly all of my puter work is heavy on the graphics end, and everyone I deal with is on Mac or PC. We're a little slow up here, must be the cold... I'm happy to hear that you're finally getting your surgery. Congratulations - you've suffered with 'roids for as long as I've known you and I'm pretty sure that's not much fun. Wishing you good luck and a quick recovery! Spidey >>>> Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with >>>> Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > and s/w manufacturers support this by not inlcuding older o/s options in new > releases, although I think Photoshop CS will run on 98. I agree entirely. Vista will be much stricter on upgrading hard ware and anti piracy, not to mention the outrageous price for Vista Ultimate. > I may try the > dual-boot idea though, and use it when I can. Unfortunately, other than > internet & email stuff, mostly all of my puter work is heavy on the graphics > end, and everyone I deal with is on Mac or PC. We're a little slow up here, > must be the cold... The guy who's helping me is a Canadian ;-) Ubuntu comes with some imaging programs. I haven't used them so I don't know how good they are. Nor do I know if Adobe makes PhotoShop for Linux. I need a good fax program but I haven't figured out how to use it in Ubuntu yet. For that matter, I tried to download and install Firefox 2 and I couldn't figure out how to install it. Once I am back on my feet from the operation, I will install XP Pro and Ubuntu on my test machine and get back in touch with the Canadian and figure these things out. I'll ask him about imaging programs for Ubuntu for you. > I'm happy to hear that you're finally getting your surgery. > Congratulations - you've suffered with 'roids for as long as I've known you > and I'm pretty sure that's not much fun. Wishing you good luck and a quick > recovery! > > Spidey Thank you. It has gotten so bad that it's a hassle just to go two blocks to the supermarket. I have spoken to a number of people who have had this operation and it seems like it won't be too painful and the recuperation period is about two weeks. Course, they will give me pain medication so if you see some more than usual off the wall posts here, you'll know it's me :-) Cody >> "Cody" <neverever@msn.org> wrote... >>>> "Cody" <neverever@msn.org> wrote... [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > I agree entirely. Vista will be much stricter on upgrading hard ware and > anti piracy, not to mention the outrageous price for Vista Ultimate. Poor Microsoft; they don't realize that they're forcing people to abandon their product. >> I may try the dual-boot idea though, and use it when I can. >> Unfortunately, other than internet & email stuff, mostly all of my puter [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > to download and install Firefox 2 and I couldn't figure out how to install > it. Once I am back on my feet from the operation, I think, after surgery, you might be more comfortable on your feet than sitting down ;-) > I will install XP Pro and Ubuntu on my test machine and get back in touch > with the Canadian and figure these things out. I'll ask him about imaging > programs for Ubuntu for you. I knew a couple of Linux gurus when I was in Vancouver but lost touch with them over the years; the o/s is surprisingly popular here... maybe because of the little penguin that Red Hat used for its logo. You know... penguins, Arctic, cold... we like that kind of thing <g> >> I'm happy to hear that you're finally getting your surgery. >> Congratulations - you've suffered with 'roids for as long as I've known [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > :-) > Cody Sorry, must be a time zone thing, but I thought you were having surgery today. However, you'll be back home and on your feet before you know it! Too late now I guess, but this would have been the perfect time to get a biopsy. I had mine while I was unconscious (gallbladder removal) and highly recommend it. Good luck on it all, and my sympathy to your family-- I remember when my Dad had the same surgery (many years ago, though, so presumably the procedure has improved) and he was kinda cranky for a few days. Take care, Spidey >>> "Cody" <neverever@msn.org> wrote... >>>>> "Cody" <neverever@msn.org> wrote... [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > Poor Microsoft; they don't realize that they're forcing people to abandon > their product. That's what monoplizing arrogance will do. >>> I may try the dual-boot idea though, and use it when I can. >>> Unfortunately, other than internet & email stuff, mostly all of my puter [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > Spidey I just got back from the hospital. All's well but I need to go to bed ... More later. Cody On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:51:15 +0100, Cody <neverever@msn.org>, in message ID <10ibh.6700$T9.3592@news.ono.com>, in the newsgroup alt.support.hepatitis-c wrote: >I just got back from the hospital. All's well but I need to go to bed ... > >More later. Sleep well. Hi Cody No offence, couldn?t resist :-) Hope your feeling better. /H ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// > I just got back from the hospital. All's well but I need to go to bed ... > > More later. > > Cody On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:36:59 +0100, Cody <neverever@msn.org>, in message ID <pl%ah.34453$MA3.4214@news.ono.com>, in the newsgroup alt.support.hepatitis-c wrote: >Thank you. It has gotten so bad that it's a hassle just to go two blocks >to the supermarket. I have spoken to a number of people who have had >this operation and it seems like it won't be too painful and the >recuperation period is about two weeks. Course, they will give me pain >medication so if you see some more than usual off the wall posts here, >you'll know it's me :-) Cody. I have known a couple of people have 'roids ops too and they were both delighted with the results. Was a pain in the arse though at first. > On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:36:59 +0100, Cody <neverever@msn.org>, in > message ID <pl%ah.34453$MA3.4214@news.ono.com>, in the newsgroup [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > were both delighted with the results. Was a pain in the arse though > at first. Well, I don't feel too bad. Very susceptible to the cold and my butt hurts a bit, although I am on continual pain medication through a chip on my chest that leads to a bottle of medication. In addition, I have some pills to take before going to bed to reduce the pain even more so I can sleep. I was very impressed with the kind way they treated me, very impressed. The nurses seemed like they were my sisters and were very concerned for my welfare, not just doing their job. Anyway, most of my time the next few days will be spent in bed but I will be able to come back here to the computer probably once or twice a day. Damn, I wish I had a laptop with WiFi. Now that my 'roids are gone, maybe I'll keep one of my new year's resolutions and be nicer to people, even Sara and PaulG :-) Cody >> Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with >> Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It installed [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Spidey Thanks Spidey.Great link! BrianD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 2115 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try SPAMfighter for free now! >>> Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with >>> Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It installed [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > BrianD Always try to disable the boot up from the program, not MSCONFIG, unless the program doesn't have that feature. Cody >>>> Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with >>>> Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > Cody I should have mentioned this, as well as, in removing a program, start with the Add/Remove Programs rather than Msconfig or deleting what you find in Explore. On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:40:50 +0100, Cody <neverever@msn.org>, in message ID <59Aah.6510$T9.498@news.ono.com>, in the newsgroup alt.support.hepatitis-c wrote: > The email program Evolution is very >similar to Outlook. Check out the screen shot here: > >http://www.ubuntu.com/include/img/evolution.png Oh yeah. And I suppose the newsreader is called Creation is it? > On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:40:50 +0100, Cody <neverever@msn.org>, in > message ID <59Aah.6510$T9.498@news.ono.com>, in the newsgroup [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Oh yeah. And I suppose the newsreader is called Creation is it? No newsreader in Evolution. You have download Thunderbird or some other reader for that. Cody On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:34:47 +0100, Cody <neverever@msn.org>, in message ID <G1Wah.6602$T9.1454@news.ono.com>, in the newsgroup alt.support.hepatitis-c wrote: >No newsreader in Evolution. You have download Thunderbird or some other >reader for that. Seriously, I do intend to get into an alternative operating system sometime. Like you say though, it's handy to keep a foot in the MS camp too as most people will still be using MS operating systems. Personally I would prefer it if there was a mass migration away from MS but it'sunlikely to happen because of the convenience. > On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:34:47 +0100, Cody <neverever@msn.org>, in > message ID <G1Wah.6602$T9.1454@news.ono.com>, in the newsgroup [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Personally I would prefer it if there was a mass migration away from > MS but it'sunlikely to happen because of the convenience. Vista will be the best thing for Linux since WGA/N. A friend of mine works here as a computer tech repair and we are transitioning all his clients to Ubuntu and they love it. How to install Ubuntu if you already have Windows installed: Boot to Windows and open your CDROM and slip Ubuntu in it. Run the live CD. Click on the Install icon on the Ubuntu desktop. Watch. Input your user name and password. Watch. Download and install the updates that you'll be prompted to install. Watch. Done. No product keys, no activation, no Windows Genuine Advantage and no hassles. Want more programs than what comes with Ubuntu? Open Add/Remove and tick what you want and then tick on Install. Done. The French MPs just switched to Linux and many more will follow now that Linux is much more user friendly than it was before. Try ordering the Ubuntu CD and run it without installing it and you'll see what I mean. Unless it's a complicated MS Office document, Open Office can handle them just fine. That said, I still intend to dual boot XP and Ubuntu until I get used to Ubuntu. Cody > On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:40:50 +0100, Cody <neverever@msn.org>, in > message ID <59Aah.6510$T9.498@news.ono.com>, in the newsgroup [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Oh yeah. And I suppose the newsreader is called Creation is it? <spews coffee all over the keyboard> Hahaha, good one, Paul! I wasn't expecting that. Waterspider hopefully this will keep cody busy. Re: Off f.cking Topic Group: alt.support.hepatitis-c Date: Tue, Nov 28, 2006, 9:18pm (CST+1) From: RandyThomas2222@webtv.net (Randy Thomas) hopefully this will keep cody busy. ////////// Yeah....It's a shame his a.s is gonna hurt for a few days. I feel bad (flu) for him. elmo burrrrtttttttttt http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Hi Why am i getting confused about the "firecracker between the buttocks" guy and in which country he lived in :-) /H //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// elmoemerson@webtv.net skrev: > Re: Off f.cking Topic > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Hey, Hal! I have no idea what might be causing your confusion. :-) Maybe it's because Iberian surgeons use firecrackers to remove hemmerhoids once the patient is asleep. It's cheaper than conventional surgery. elmo ////////// Hi Why am i getting confused about the "firecracker between the buttocks" guy and in which country he lived in :-) /H ////////////////////////////////////////////// elmoemerson@webtv.net skrev: Re: Off f.cking Topic Group: alt.support.hepatitis-c Date: Tue, Nov 28, 2006, 9:18pm (CST+1) From: RandyThomas2222@webtv.net (Randy Thomas) hopefully this will keep cody busy. ////////// Yeah....It's a shame his a.s is gonna hurt for a few days. I feel bad (flu) for him. elmo burrrrtttttttttt http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Funny you should say that as Valencia is the firecracker capital of the world. Cody > Hey, Hal! I have no idea what might be causing your confusion. :-) > Maybe it's because Iberian surgeons use firecrackers to remove [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum > Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. What took you so long? Don't blame your medication. >> Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. > > What took you so long? Don't blame your medication. Let's see, I will take as long as my little heart desire and the reasons I may have for not doing it as quickly as you demand are none of your business. To which medication are you referring? Cody Re: Off f.cking Topic Group: alt.support.hepatitis-c Date: Sat, Dec 2, 2006, 6:09pm (CST+7) From: neverever@msn.org (Cody) Raphael Emporto wrote: Cody wrote: Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. What took you so long? Don't blame your medication. Let's see, I will take as long as my little heart desire and the reasons I may have for not doing it as quickly as you demand are none of your business. To which medication are you referring? Cody //////// You're not thinking of jumping again, are you? :-) You able to put your surgery and the pain behind you yet, Cody? (no pun intended) elmo whoopie cushions available http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum > > Re: Off f.cking Topic [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > //////// > You're not thinking of jumping again, are you? :-) Huh? > You able to put your surgery and the pain behind you yet, Cody? (no pun > intended) > elmo > whoopie cushions available I'm sitting on a donut cushion and, yes, it still hurts a bit but not as much as I thought it would. Cody Thank you cody! you can finally see through the windows that were actually gates! cactus jammies ================= > Well, I am preparing to leave Windows. I have been playing around with > Ubuntu, a free operating system based on Linux and it rocks! It installed [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Cody |
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