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8.25.98 - GnomeNEWS

I realized (from the very beginning) that when I started to send out HTML mail, there would be images loading from the web. However, I didn't know that some of you wouldn't be able to view them without being connected. Let me rephrase that: I don't read mail offline. I'm connected to the Internet any time I read or send mail, but I realize that some of you (and many International subscribers) don't.

I'm not very hip to attaching those images with the message, only because that makes the message bigger, and I'm sure the last thing people would want is a 50k message every weekday. So that's my reasoning for not using attached images. But when you're offline, how could you stop your client from trying to connect to the Internet? Good question.

Outlook & Outlook Express users should be able to play with their account settings (Corné Brouwers says that in OE's Options tab you can turn "Automatically show picture attachments in messages" off). That could help. Of course, it's a small solution, but your Dial-Up Networking (DUN) settings might need tweaked, too, if your computer tries to connect to the Internet when you're offline and trying to read a Lockergnome HTML message.

Open your DUN folder, go to Connections | Settings in the Menu, then at the bottom where it says "When establishing a Network Connection," choose "Don't prompt to use Dial-Up Networking." That might help, although everybody's computer is different. If any other solutions pop up, I'll throw 'em into the tips folder. ;) A Watermelon can get married, but it cantelope.

-- Chris


GnomePROGRAM

Test OS v1.5 [33k] W9x/NT4 FREE

Hey newbies: how many times have you been asked what EXACT version of Windows you're running? If you don't know for sure, then perhaps you should download this for safe keeping. That way you can answer with exact precision without hesitating (which will speed up any troubleshooting process). NOTE: While newbies may use this thing, it's really for those of us who hear you say you're running Microsoft 97 or Word 98. VB5 runtimes required.

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GnomeSYSTEM

Epson Flatbed Color Scanners TWAIN v2.70a [3.4M] W9x/NT4

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GnomeCANDY

USAPuzzle! 98 [848k] W9x/NT4 FREE

At this point in my life, I'm not sure if I could name the states based only on their shape (especially the East coast). When I had to study this stuff, it was out of a book. Now the student in your family can use your PC! This download has 2 map puzzles to help them learn the state names and capitals of the USA. Even older generations can bone up on their knowledge; there are differing levels of difficulty which you can switch between easily. Who can find Iowa? Des Moines?

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GnomeFAVORITE

International Lyrics Server

It's annoying when a friend tries to sing along to a song and he keeps tripping up on the lyrics. Worse yet is when he mumbles the parts he doesn't know and then SINGS THE REFRAIN LOUDLY! Next time, after you tell them to shut up, send them over to the International Lyrics Server. There are over 90,000 songs indexed here! Don't let the ".ch" domain throw you off--this is in English, just in a different country. Sing along!

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GnomeDESKTOP

THEME: X-Files Movie [736k]

Lately, Gretchen has become an X-Files fanatic. She records all the reruns religiously, and I can't seem to get a word in edgewise without her mentioning something about how Mulder would do things differently. If she dyes her hair red, so help me, I'll catch the next saucer to Mars. The truth may be out there, but the Theme is right here (with awesome Startup/Shutdown screens).

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GnomeTIP

External Parallel port Zip drive owners: don't forget to run the "parallel port accelerator" program which should already be installed with the Zip drivers. Believe it or not, it could actually speed transfers up a bit more than usual. I was surprised in the difference it made. Zippity Do Dah!