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by thechief
Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:31 am
Forum: Free Chat (Non-Technical)
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 880
Views: 577580

Well, I have a whole box full of jokes (sent to me by others, of course - lawyers aren't that funny :wink: ). Here are some: EVER WONDER... ...why you don't ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"? ...why "abbreviated" is such a long word? ...why doctors call what they do "practice"? ...why you...
by thechief
Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: Free Chat (Non-Technical)
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 880
Views: 577580

These are from a book called Disorder in the Court , and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters - who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place. Q: What is your date of birth? A: July 15th. Q: Wh...
by thechief
Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:31 pm
Forum: Free Chat (Technical)
Topic: So which Linux should I try?
Replies: 37
Views: 32427

Linux and wireless can be a hairy affair (aka downloading and compiling driver source code ...).
by thechief
Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:28 pm
Forum: Wireless
Topic: WEP enabling
Replies: 9
Views: 10380

In my experience, with the routers based on the TI AR7WRD platform, you need spaces.
by thechief
Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: Routers
Topic: Which Router?
Replies: 3
Views: 5913

How long is a piece of string? I really don't think there is much to choose between modern routers, as many of them are based on exactly the same hardware (mfrs just stick on different badges, cases, tinker a little with the firmware, etc.). What you choose ultimately depends on your needs. Conexant...
by thechief
Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:51 pm
Forum: Free Chat (Technical)
Topic: So which Linux should I try?
Replies: 37
Views: 32427

Much of a muchness, really. I have used SuSE, Redhat, Mandrake, Redmond (now Linspire?), and now Fedora Core (aka Redhat). SuSE and Mandrake (or whatever it is called now) are exciting, etc., with all the risks that excitement brings. Redhat/Fedora Core is more conservative and therefore, IMO more s...
by thechief
Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:43 pm
Forum: Free Chat (Non-Technical)
Topic: Discussion on the launch of RouterTech
Replies: 24
Views: 19887

Well said. The two sites are not in competition. RouterTech is here to support networking products from all manufacturers, and to offer general networking support that may not necessarily be connected to hardware. As far as hardware support is concerned, if Safecom wish to submit new and/or existing...
by thechief
Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:20 pm
Forum: Wireless
Topic: DRAYTEK Router (weak on signal)
Replies: 22
Views: 27559

what would be my best option, buying a booster or new aerials? Strong aerials should get the job done, if that is the real cause of the problem. Sometimes the problem is in the firmware, not hardware. Before you splash out on aerials, you could try the "Pringles can" trick to see if weak aerials ar...
by thechief
Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: Wireless
Topic: DRAYTEK Router (weak on signal)
Replies: 22
Views: 27559

If you fancy some DIY antennae, have a look here: http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/
by thechief
Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:25 pm
Forum: Free Chat (Technical)
Topic: IE 7
Replies: 32
Views: 25660

JAFO wrote:Not that brave, I loaded it on the wifes work laptop. :lol:
You're even braver than I thought :lol:
by thechief
Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:59 pm
Forum: Free Chat (Technical)
Topic: IE 7
Replies: 32
Views: 25660

You guys are even braver than me! :shock:
by thechief
Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:55 am
Forum: Software
Topic: DLF Tools
Replies: 6
Views: 21226

Indeed. That's why I am trying so hard to improve on perfection :wink:
by thechief
Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: DLF Tools
Replies: 6
Views: 21226

Programmers and jokes? I think programmers have no sense of humour :)
by thechief
Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:50 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: DLF Tools
Replies: 6
Views: 21226

Your wish is my command :)