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12.17.1998 - GnomeREPORT Hey gang, first off, for those of you who tried to click on the link for Truster the other day, it's made by Seem Software. I originally linked it to a place which would display the lowest prices for that software... but we jammed the servers (apparently). If those links time out on you again, you can always use the "new" price finder in these HTML newsletters (look in the side column). Secondly, I'd strongly encourage all of you to steer clear from 9netave.com for your web service. They're now blocking all e-mail from Lockergnome--which means, if you're a customer of theirs (or a potential customer), I can't e-mail you. They're blocking all e-mails from lockergnome.com and saying that it's a "spam" address. I have contacted them several times in the last week and they haven't changed a thing. So, in return, I suggest you stop doing business (or potentially DON'T) with 9netave.com. ISPs have *NO* right to do that to you guys (and gals). This is a strong WARNING. Okay, now on to the cool stuff... Rainbow Six -- How many gamers does it take to screw in a Christmas Tree light bulb? We don't know... they're all too busy playing Rainbow Six. It's the action game based on Tom Clancy's novel that puts you in control of several missions; it's your job to select which people you'll take on these assaults, then complete the missions successfully. If you're looking for an action/strategy combo (not an easy genre to come by), the pot of gold is at the end of Rainbow Six. Dominant Species -- Speaking of great Red Storm entertainment titles, throw Dominant Species on your list while you have that pen in hand. You'll be fighting for the right to live (sounds familiar). However, the fate of your entire species is at stake. Playing the game started me thinking about how politics on Earth would change if we were invaded by an alien species. Kinda scary, but what else should you expect from Tom Clancy's team? You Don't Know Jack (The Ride) -- It's what Trivial Pursuit should have been in the first place. If you've never played any version of "You Don't Know Jack", there's no better time like the present to start. Rather, give this game as a present and others will start wondering how they survived without it. YDKJ goes beyond board game or CD-ROM mentality; this new installment has more twists and turns than the world's tallest, fastest roller coaster. And you just might learn something new by playing (with 800 new questions). Dark Side of the Moon (not the Pink Floyd one) -- In the mood for a sci-fi adventure? If there's a Wookiee or Tribble in your family who would rather be battling space creatures than finishing his/her Algebra homework, consider putting a bow on the Dark Side of the Moon. It's one of those games that would be virtually impossible to play the same way twice. Creative plot, interesting characters, and (of course) more puzzles than you can shake a joystick at. Dark Side of the Moon is more like a light at the end of the tunnel. Speed Busters -- I'm really starting to like UbiSoft. Remember when I told y'all about Redline Racer a few weeks ago? Here's the automobile equivalent--and it's just as much fun. While it's fun racing against the computer, you'll get a real thrill when you connect with other players via modem, network, or the Internet. The graphics are superb, the sound matches the high-paced action, there's an actual PLOT to this racing game, and new cars and tracks will be available for download at the UbiSoft website. I need an oil change. -- Chris Pirillo GnomePROGRAM PowerZIP v4.5 [1.2M] W9x FREE Compressed files (ZIP, RAR, CAB, etc.) are as common on the Internet as links to Yahoo.com. But what can you use to extract files from those archives? Better yet, what can you recommend for others to use that won't cost them a cent? Check out PowerZIP... it has a familiar interface, and while it isn't quite as configurable and extensive as other "ZIP" programs, it works well. PowerZIP even has shell extensions to make archive extraction even easier, and you can create self-extracting archives with it, too. Very powerful indeed!
http://www.powerzip.lco.net/files/pzip45.exe GnomeSYSTEM Case Study: Improving NetWare to Windows NT Migration "After weighing the benefits of upgrading to the next version of Novell NetWare or migrating to Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, the company chose to migrate. This article explains the decision to use Windows NT Server and the lessons learned during the migration. The procedures and tips described here should be useful to system professionals in many medium- to large-sized companies with older networking operating systems." It could have been called a "basket" case study, too. http://support.microsoft.com/support/ntserver/migration/improving.asp GnomeCANDY WarShip v1.0 [326k] W9x/NT FREE C10... miss. E7... miss. A4... HIT! You sank my battleship. Well, this might not be the same game (in all respects), but it works just as well. You're playing against the computer, which ain't no dummy. And the author of this program is a Lockergnome subscriber, which proves he ain't no dummy, either. If you've never played Battleship before, check this out. You might as well have something different to play; solitaire is fun, but it can get old. Torpedoes away!
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Santa's Village It's always been a dream of mine to visit Santa's Village, but until now, I had no idea how to get there. See, a lot of my friends (the elves) work up there year round. They never check their e-mail this time of year, though. Too busy doing things for the "big" man. So, before you finish your Holiday shopping, be sure to sit down with a child (your own, or borrow your neighbor's) and take him/her to Claus.com. You'll get great mileage--the trip isn't that far. GnomeDESKTOP THEME: Christmas Desktop [808k] "People browsing, people chatting--but they don't know their way. That's why I need a gnome named Pirillo." Okay, I'm sure you're all sick of hearing that song by now, but hey--I don't have the time to personally mail every one of you a "Seasons Greetings" card, so my bad singing will have to suffice. It could have been much worse--I could have sang "The 12 Days of Lockergnome". Now that would have just been silly. Jingle Gnomes, Jingle Gnomes...
http://195.202.135.25/themes/christms.exe GnomeTIP Here's a refreshing tip: hit the F5 key when your Desktop isn't looking right. Or, if you want to reload a web page (or get new e-mail messages in Outlook e-mail clients), hit the F5 key. I'm not sure if it's the universal key for "refreshing" things, but the F5 key works in a variety of programs. |