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Answer» Why does this person fron danasoft.com keep putting up these penguins on my messages telling me my isp and server??? What's the deal, does it just happen to me?It should only appear on this forum... It's just a script. Nothing to worry about. The user on the forum put the code in their sig. Why does this person fron danasoft.com keep putting up these penguins on my messages telling me my isp and server??? What's the deal, does it just happen to me? knarlybill, You are not referring to me are you? Pictures of penguins? Where? BTW, I am not from danasoft.com And your IP info is only available to you. Everyone sees their own. Unless you see a penguin holding a sign!Sorry, but I gotta let this ONE out... Linux... Why a Penguin? It looks so... Crazed... Rabid even.... [glb]Flame[/glb]It is both crazed and rabid, sir.hydrophobic even. just like my computer. YIKES! I see a sign! Tis' a penguin holding a sign above his head with the info on it; the small flightless bird is sitting down with a morose expression on his wee face The address: danasoft.com is under the sign on the right side. It is plugging Linux...but no offense GX-Man! Acually, (heh-heh) I am plugging Linux. It automatically rotates through 6 or so messages, carefully crafted by moi. The attachment may go soon. I am having second thoughts about keeping it. Any yeas or nays?I've seen it used on several other forums. At first it was a "cute" thing to do, but it soon became an extreme annoyance. Thats why I completely blocked danasoft. Other less computer savvy users might not know how to do this. I think that for those people it is alarming and might cause some distrust. I know it is harmless but I personally dislike its use, especially on a forum that is here to help, not confuse, its patrons.ATTN: GX1_Manhttp:// I posted a question on the Linux forum about running it, and you responded with your own query about what I do with the computer. I like to mess with alot of graphics, and I do play a game every now and then. Right now its Return To Castle Wolfenstein, and I have Temple of Elemental Evil, but that runs really clunky-hence the questions about the video card-, however, I am considering an X Box for that. On the machine I plan on building, I will have Linus...probaly SUSE. I was introduced to computers on an old 8088, then 286's , and on to 386 & 486DX, using DOS6.0, so I am a little familiar with command line execution. I can make a batch file ...but I am no expert. I like to tinker and venture out. I do detest MS and do not like having to go through all the changes. What do U think about the Linux route for moi?Well, command line is not required, but it sure can come in handy. If you could do real DOS and understand directory structure, you would have no problem. Most people start with a hard distribution, try it for 5 minutes and because it doesn't look and act exactly like Windows they say "I don't like it". (There was a learning curve to Windows that they have conveniently forgotten.) If you use the graphical interface, you really don't have to use any command line stuff at all. Another thing that puts people off is that "it won't run my Windows programs". Well, it's not Windows, and Windows stuff doesn't at all on a Mac either, without some kind of emulator. There are plenty of Linux programs that can replace the MS based equivalents. It's just a new WAY of thinking. Some get frustrated with their hardware not working, but that is the fault of the manufacturer's who do not provide linux drivers (or even specifications!) due to the smaller-than-Windows market share. Frequent complaints about my WinModem don't work. Really? Is it because it was made for Windows only? Real hardware modems have NEVER had a problem with linus. As the world shifts to broadband this will be less of an issue. I recommend a new Linux user try a few distributions (or a hundred!) before they decide which is for them. Frankly, I don't care for Suse. And Linspire is the absolute easiest for Windows users to transition. It's not free, but it's cheaper than Windows and you DO have to pay for that one way or the other. I recommend a person start with a dual boot system so they don't totally liose their security blanket, while being able to learn about Linux and certainly be safer while on the net. Sorry if I seemed to ramble. Actually I was just getting started. Keep the sign GX1, it's fun to watch people freak out about it. Try & get the script, that's a challenge. Hey Bill, what do you think of RTCW? Are you up to the scary part yet? I'm at the base where I'm suppose to get on the truck to get in the rocket base, but I get in the truck, and it says exit not available at this time. I'm in the truck and nothing happens. |
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