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10.13.98 - GnomeNEWS

I used to have online news articles in Lockergnome issues. As you can see, I stopped doing that. It used to be one of the easiest Lockergnome sections to put together, but over time, it became repetitious and rather boring. When I started to do a daily commentary, it seemed that there was little technology news that was of any interest (at least, to me). Granted, I don't have an editor handing me stories, but I'm not sure if that's the real problem? Let me explain...

Lately, technology news sites are filled with the latest business mergers, money gains and losses of all these "great" Internet companies, the latest lawsuits, etc.. Now, to me, these are extremely boring. That isn't to say that they're not newsworthy, but I find it difficult to comment on something that I really don't care about. I don't play the stock market, and I don't like legalese. I don't care if X merged with Y, and that A has a new B which will directly impact C's quarterly income report (and possibly D's).

Perhaps I'm a bit disenchanted by all the hype that surrounds most of today's news. I want to read about the cool stuff, the new stuff, the tech stuff... but I can't seem to get past the "other" stuff. Is it just me? Or more importantly, will I bend and start to tackle more business-related issues in this section of Lockergnome? Only if they're interesting enough...

-- Chris


GnomePROGRAM

Graph Paper Printer v2.40 [174k] W9x/NT4 FREE

I don't know why, but I remember enjoying math class the most when we were using graph paper. I guess it all falls back on me being more of a visual learner. But, what if the kind of graph paper you're looking for doesn't exist? Sure, you could spend a few hours playing around in a graphics application, or you could use the Graph Paper Printer! You can configure it to print out either Cartesian or polar coordinates, and the size, orientation, and margins are fully adjustable. Of course, most of the "stuff" this program can do is way beyond my comprehension, but if you deal with graphs and graph paper on a regular basis, this should be right up your alley. Or, as the chemists say, right up your alloy.

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GnomeSYSTEM

Creative Labs PC-DVD Encore v3.5 [4.1M] W9x

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GnomeCANDY

SpaceBattles.com
Found by Kevin Rank

How many times have you fought with your friends over which side would win? The Dominion (from Star Trek) or the Empire (from Star Wars). Don't argue any further (we all know that the Empire would kick the Dominion's butt any day, anyway). Here's a site where you can download movies of battles which take place between "universes." Watch as the StarFleet/Babylon 5/Rebel Alliance destroy the remaining Dominion forces in the Alpha Quadrant. Or as StarFleet's 7th fleet makes a final assault on Babylon 5. It's a sci-fi lover's dream come true. Be sure to swing by the humor section for a great selection of TOP TEN lists and other assorted giggles.

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GnomeFAVORITE

Haunted Halloween

Is you're computer not geared up for October 31st yet? What are you waiting for? A witch to come up and turn you into a toad? Here's a good "starter" site with links to other great Halloweenish sites, spooky sounds, wicked downloads, frightening humor, and more ghastly stuff! Find out the origins of this holiday, join a Halloween mailing list, plus get great Halloween Party ideas. It's been forever since I've visited a real haunted house. Perhaps Gretchen and I will go this year? I don't even know what I'm going to "go as" yet... and yes, I still like getting dressed up for Halloween. Perhaps I should go as a gnome? ;)

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GnomeDESKTOP

THEME: Autumn Woods [578k]

Pop quiz, hot shot: what's my favorite season? If you didn't answer "autumn" within 3 seconds, you must be a Lockergnome newbie (there's nothing wrong with that). Of course, winter is just as "pretty" here in Iowa. Well, if you ignore the slush, dirty snow, etc., it's a darn cool season. Anyway, autumn takes first in my books. The leaves change to different colors, then fall to their beautiful deaths on the chilly ground. It's nature's finest poem--and she rewrites it every year.

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GnomeTIP

Someday, my prints will come! Here's another nifty folder shortcut for Windows 98 & IE4 users: Right-click on the Start button, choose Explore, then in the Explorer window which pops up, create a New Folder. Rename the folder to the following and hit enter:

Printers.{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}