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  1. slugbug

    Ubuntu repair?

    Ubuntu repair: solved While messing around with Ubuntu 8.04 yesterday I tried installing KDE4 and SuperKaramba. I decided I didn't like it and removed the packages via the synaptics package manager. I thought the OS would automatically revert to Gnome but it did not, and now it won't boot. Is...
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    iPhone 3G annouced: 8GB model is $199

    You do realize that excessive cell phone usage can fry your brain don't you :) Not like some cell phone users would even notice :rolleyes:
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    Are you a Nerd?

    <a href="http://www.nerdtests.com/nq_ref.html"> <img src="http://www.nerdtests.com/images/badge/33f4c9bf00fe92ca.gif" alt="I am nerdier than 64% of all people. Are you a nerd? Click here to find out!"></a>
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    Performing Magic Tricks on a iPhone... Cool!

    I can make a cellphone disappear by throwing it out the window :) I hate cellphones :mad:
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    Linux Evolution Email and folders

    It suits my needs just fine. Thanks for the help :)
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    Linux Evolution Email and folders

    Finally got my Evolution email client set up with all my email accounts but it lumps all my email together in the in box. I would like to configure it so emails download into separate named folders if possible. Anyone know if this is possible?
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    Funpidgin Released, Fixes Crippled Pidgin Feature

    I might give it a shot. I'm currently using aMSN.
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    Do you keep your PC overclocked?

    Q6600 B3@3.0ghz = 20% OC E6750 GO@3.4ghz = 25% OC Opteron 165@2520mhz = 40% OC
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    NeroLinux 3 Updated to 3.5, Receives Command-Line & Eee PC Support

    Unplugging the mouse and reconnecting it has no effect at all, still no scroll wheel. As you said, logging off and back on may help but I haven't tried that yet. As for the hellnzb newsgroup app, its command line only and I would really prefer a GUI version if I can find one.
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    16-year-old survives 25,000V blast

    Ever touch a faulty spark plug wire and get a shock? Car ignition coils can give off 40,000 volts or more, but are low in amperage so they won't kill you.
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    Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet

    My niece is taking a graphic arts course and asked me recently if I could find her a deal on one of those Wacom Bamboo tablets. I think she was looking for a larger sized one though.
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    NeroLinux 3 Updated to 3.5, Receives Command-Line & Eee PC Support

    hellanzb is a usenet downloading application. Found it in usr/bin but still can't figure out how to open it :( Files have a python .py file extension...OMG I'm a total linux noob :)
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    NeroLinux 3 Updated to 3.5, Receives Command-Line & Eee PC Support

    Well I am having a minor problem with my mouse scroll wheel not working after switching my KVM to my Windows box and then back to Ubuntu. It works when I start up, just not after switching the KVM. Also I was trying to use Synaptic Package Manager to install Hellanzb. It said it installed ok...
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    Ubuntu 8.04 is Well Worth the Look

    I installed it last week on my quad core rig. One minor problem I'm having with it is with my MX510 mouse scroll wheel not working in linux after switching my KVM switch to my Windows box and then back to linux. It works fine when I start up though. Any solution to this minor problem?
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    Amazon Sues NY State Over New Tax Rule

    I've always wondered why Tigerdirect.ca charges me provincial sales tax when they have no physical presence in my province.Give me back my money you crooks!
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    NeroLinux 3 Updated to 3.5, Receives Command-Line & Eee PC Support

    Installed it last night but haven't tried burning a cd yet. I only installed Ubuntu 8.04 last week and am still learning the ropes.
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    Snob? Here's the magazine for you!

    Yup that's my brother in law :)
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    Snob? Here's the magazine for you!

    Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless broadcast for all to see. No thanks :p Rob, would you be interested in doing a story of my brother in law in your magazine? He's a major Tool :)
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    Big Dog

    Seen that before. I believe it's being developed for the US military. Pretty impressive to see how it recovers when slipping on ice.
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    Where GPS has flaws...

    OMG was the driver legally blind or just a total moron.
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