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by FunkyStickman
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:51 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Definitely NOT getting MS Vista
Replies: 91
Views: 5807

Whether or not the EULA is fair isn't the issue. They have a right to make it say whatever they want, and you have the right to buy it or not. As long as people put up with it by saying \"Well, I don't have any other choice\" then they (Microsoft) will win. Exercise your freedom. Buy a Mac...
by FunkyStickman
Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:34 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: On the Campaign Trail...
Replies: 18
Views: 1299

PWNED.
by FunkyStickman
Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Post your Desktop(October)
Replies: 43
Views: 3028

Hey, all you Linux peeps... here's something tasty to feast your eyes on. This is Beryl (3D-accelerated window manager) running an OpenGL app in a window... with true transparency and negative RGB applied IN REALTIME without affecting 3D performance. This screenshot was taken on a test computer, run...
by FunkyStickman
Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:17 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Racing CGI revisited.
Replies: 6
Views: 564

Reminds me of that old racing game \"Whiplash.\" Awesome.
by FunkyStickman
Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:19 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Black Day: S. 3930 passes into law.
Replies: 39
Views: 2866

Mobius, wake up, man. At least be informed enough to know what you're talking about. You're starting to sound like Chris Farley's \"Motivational Speaker\" character from SNL.

Again, I repeat, read the damn bill.

Lothar, props for posting that link. Fascinating reading.
by FunkyStickman
Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:41 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Walk-throughs
Replies: 6
Views: 712

The best Descent How-to site on the internet...

Moon's Descendarium
by FunkyStickman
Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:25 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: I wouldn't mind..
Replies: 122
Views: 7358

I saw plans for this car a year or two ago, but it didn't look exactly like this, as it was still in the design phase. I like the general idea, and there's tons of possibilities. Can any of your rev-heads tell me: 100mph max speed for a 1,900 kg (4,185 pounds) 80 horsepower car. How is that, good? b...
by FunkyStickman
Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Post your Desktop(October)
Replies: 43
Views: 3028

Eh, it's been a while... last time I posted a screenshot I was running a dualview setup. Share and enjoy. Click for full size.

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by FunkyStickman
Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:44 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Bush steals more rights and takes the USA down the toilet
Replies: 28
Views: 1849

Not asking that the military quit interrogating subjects, just that we not torture them. The U.S. military is not allowed to torture people like Maher Arar describes. If they do, they are court-martialed. You're confusing the U.S. military with something entirely different. The description he gives...
by FunkyStickman
Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Error message
Replies: 3
Views: 744

If the SATA was on a separate card, I'd recommend putting it in another PCI slot, but since it's built in your only options are what the BIOS lets you change. You could also try getting a chep PCI sound card, and disabling the onboard sound, just a cheap $10 card would do. Let us know how it goes.
by FunkyStickman
Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:55 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Bush steals more rights and takes the USA down the toilet
Replies: 28
Views: 1849

But we aren't talking about people who are "party" to these kinds of behaviors. We are talking about people who are swept up purely by accident or misunderstanding. Actually, yes, we are. The percentage of innocents as compared to actual perps is *very* small. If you're going to shut down...
by FunkyStickman
Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Bush steals more rights and takes the USA down the toilet
Replies: 28
Views: 1849

Don't expect an answer to that question Kilarin. I asked the same thing and it was avoided. Will, waterboarding is NOT the only thing they're doing. Why don't you look up how many people have died in these prisons that we know about? Then guess how many have died in the prisons that we don't know a...
by FunkyStickman
Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:30 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Bush steals more rights and takes the USA down the toilet
Replies: 28
Views: 1849

That's a very big \"if\" Kilarin. The solution is that they *have* correctly identified numerous bad guys, and have stopped more attacks on U.S. soil than you and I will ever know. How many innocents does it take to catch one terrorist? I don't know, but it took 3,000 innocent deaths to ve...
by FunkyStickman
Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Great Job Bible
Replies: 40
Views: 3700

Fact is, Mobius, most modern translations of the Bible are just that... modern translations of some of the oldest documents known to man, from the original Greek and Hebrew. You can even buy a Bible in the original languages, and most preachers I know have one. Most of the \"inconsistencies\&qu...
by FunkyStickman
Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:26 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: \"Remote Desktop\" with XP home?
Replies: 8
Views: 1064

www.tightvnc.com
by FunkyStickman
Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Linux does not boot
Replies: 55
Views: 4575

Okay, now you're cooking! The sound delay is caused by the sound system's buffers. Since you're using FC5, you're probably using KDE, right? Run \"kcontrol\" and go to the \"Sound and Multimedia\" panel, then click \"Sound System\". What you want to do is lower the soun...
by FunkyStickman
Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Linux does not boot
Replies: 55
Views: 4575

Make sure you have loaded the correct kernel modules, as per Munk's instructions. You should also have Perl installed. Just checking the obvious. Oh, and as for using your brain and learning how to fix stuff... congrats. You've earned it. This is what Linux is all about: not having Microsoft holding...
by FunkyStickman
Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Linux does not boot
Replies: 55
Views: 4575

3: I will need to get all Windows programs to run, most likely with Wine. I have just installed and played Orion 2! I'll do Descent 3 next. If it doesn't work, I can always go get the Linux version :D. Good luck finding the Linux version online. If you like, you can read this thread and see that I ...
by FunkyStickman
Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:30 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Sound Recorder Software (FREE)
Replies: 11
Views: 1063

I'm working on setting up Audacity and Ardour to record some song demos, as soon as I replace my stolen guitar and footpedals... I had a Squier Venus, by the way.

The recordings are pretty good, man. They could really use some compression, but other than that, not bad at all!
by FunkyStickman
Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:53 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Linux does not boot
Replies: 55
Views: 4575

Xamindar wrote:The nvidia drivers are easy to install but the xorg.conf file can be difficult to set up. If you want any examples just let me know. Stickman runs Linux on an nvidia card as well so he might be able to offer an example too.
Yup.
by FunkyStickman
Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:13 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: New nvidia vid drivers
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Xamindar wrote:I think the main thing about the 8774 drivers in linux is that they Support the new Xorg 7.1. Sheesh, I made the mistake of upgrating xorg to 7.1 and had to wait almost a month for these new drivers "oops".
"Upgrating?" What the heck is that? :)
by FunkyStickman
Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: New nvidia vid drivers
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Well, I updated to 87.74, and it didn't make much difference performance-wise, but now I *am* able to overclock my 6200, which would crash with the older drivers. Made about 30FPS difference, which is pretty much worth it when FPS dips below 60 on a regular basis.
by FunkyStickman
Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:00 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: New nvidia vid drivers
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Linux driver releases are still at 87.74, and I'm using 81.78 at the moment, cause it works. I may update to 87.74 before I upgrade ths machine and see if it makes any difference.
by FunkyStickman
Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:50 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: KittenWar!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 1183

Now we know how the virus infected all those robots over the years... (screenshot is from D3 level 14) They were playing KittenWar!

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by FunkyStickman
Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:08 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Linux does not boot
Replies: 55
Views: 4575

As having run a dual-boot setup before (with SATA and PATA drives) the problem is that GRUB isn't installed on the default boot device. Yes, you need to install it on the MBR of the Windows drive. This won't kill windows, as long as you keep a \"chainloader +1\" entry in there for Windows....
by FunkyStickman
Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:57 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Back to Old Skool Hardcore Mech Action
Replies: 15
Views: 786

unfortunately no. They killed it dead. FASA is no longer making the mech games, at least in the FPS sense. Yes, that they did. What with Mech4 being actually decent, they went nuts and got money hungry (can't imagine Microsoft doing that, eh?) and released $20 "update packs" that didn't g...
by FunkyStickman
Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:47 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: KittenWar!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 1183

Kittens are cute, but do you want to submit yourself to The Disapproving Rabbits?
by FunkyStickman
Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:54 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Kubuntu / Ubuntu
Replies: 78
Views: 5079

yeah.. like where's the closed in "open GL"? :? Amen. um.. ok.. how do i do this>?? IMPORTANT: You need to recompile and install the nvidia kernel module after each kernel update. what is "SUSE LINUX" linux anyways? There is a lot assumed in those instructions. I tried the run f...
by FunkyStickman
Fri Aug 11, 2006 4:16 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Post your pics Part Something 1(maybe?)
Replies: 85
Views: 5398

Me, in my workshop, with my growing Geforce collection... 6200, MX4000, MX440 Dualhead w/vivo, MX220 w/vivo, vanilla Geforce 2. All passively cooled.

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by FunkyStickman
Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:51 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Kubuntu / Ubuntu
Replies: 78
Views: 5079

I just tried Kubuntu and I have to say that I was very surprised - negatively. You may call me stupid, but I was not even able to configure my DSL connection - I only found a Modem wizard. And how did they get the DVD full? There are so few applications available out of the box. I found that SuSE s...
by FunkyStickman
Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:37 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: My new joystick is not recognized by Descent 3 Linux version
Replies: 10
Views: 1762

Welcome to the Descent/Linux family. Once you've gotten a handle on D3 in Linux, make sure to check out Munk's Linux Checksum Bugfix Thread so you can play ALL the levels with other Descenters running Windows. Don't be afraid to ask questions! I'm using pretty much nothing but Suse Linux (since vers...
by FunkyStickman
Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:59 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Post your desktops(August)
Replies: 18
Views: 1982

this is a Linux app that does this? Indeed. Linux has the capability to draw the whole desktop entirely in 3D (using a version of X called Xgl) and you can run a window manager called Compiz which has tons of effects, like the cube, water splashes, wobbly windows, zooming, transparency, and a bunch...
by FunkyStickman
Sat Aug 05, 2006 6:49 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Post your desktops(August)
Replies: 18
Views: 1982

My desktop with rain effects, fun fun!

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by FunkyStickman
Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Kubuntu / Ubuntu
Replies: 78
Views: 5079

DCrazy's right on about Xfce. Blackbox is another good lightweight window manager. They're not as easy to use, but man, do they fly! That's the beauty of Linux, you can run it as lean or as fat as you want. (I know, you can get utilities that do the same thing with Windows... but it's still Windows)...
by FunkyStickman
Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: New computer time!
Replies: 12
Views: 1481

Immortal Lobster wrote: 4: AGP may be dead, but its starting its own religous like cult out there lol
Until they start making SLI boards with more than one PCI slot, AGP isn't dead.
by FunkyStickman
Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Kubuntu / Ubuntu
Replies: 78
Views: 5079

Live CDs are the best way to get into Linux, by far. You can play with it, learn something, then reboot and play Descent when you have to :) And they even make several \"flavors\" using different packaging systems, i.e. portage, RPM, Debian, etc. You can also get them with different window...
by FunkyStickman
Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:52 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Holy cow, this place still exists?
Replies: 167
Views: 18381

Interesting... I've never even been to the .com board before today. The first thread I read (about JOYSTICKS, no less!) had f-bombs flying all over the place. I'll stay here, thanks.

And howdy, Scorch, I'm a long time player, just not on the 'net. Greets.
by FunkyStickman
Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descent for Mac?
Replies: 5
Views: 1353

What kind of Mac are you wanting to run it on? The Mac port of D3 was written for OS 8/9 and would have to run in emulation mode on OSX. If you can't afford a Mac, and still want to run D3 on a stable platform, you might want to seriously consider Linux. There's plenty of people here who run D3 in L...
by FunkyStickman
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: does anyone use HEATPIPES?
Replies: 26
Views: 1856

Almost all high-end CPU coolers use heatpipes nowdays. Zalman makes several nice passive graphics coolers with them (I have one) and they even make totally silent cases that use heatpipes for CPU and graphics that connect with the side of the case.
by FunkyStickman
Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:30 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Try copying that!
Replies: 10
Views: 1063

I love the look he gives her afterwards... love it!

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