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02.25.1999 - GnomeREPORT

It seems that a few of you are diehard Netscape fans--there's nothing wrong with that. However, the "death threats" have got to stop. I happen to feature a lot of IE-related tips because (by default) Internet Explorer 4.0 is a big part of Windows 98. Yes, there is software available to split the two apart, but I guess if it's sitting there (and it works), I might as well use it. That's my POV, people... you don't have to use the same stuff that I use. I asked you to submit interesting Netscape tips, but didn't really get anything that incredibly unique. After I was "scolded" for not giving Netscape enough coverage, I decided to give Communicator 4.5 another shot.

It ain't that bad--and I hope I'm not giving anybody that impression. If you want to use Netscape, by all means: use it! I'm with the majority of you; I prefer Bookmarks in Netscape than Favorites in IE. Reason being: Favorites are separate files, whereas Bookmarks are wrapped up in one HTML document. While Netscape Navigator has made huge strides in operability, I still prefer IE's UI and HTML rendering capabilities. If I'm a "bad guy" for liking and using IE more than NN, then so be it. I'm still open to more interesting & unique "Netscape tips" if you've got them.

-- Chris Pirillo        


GnomePROGRAM

Sly Autorun v1.0 [396k] W9x/NT FREE

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Sector/4444/slyaut10.zip
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Sector/4444/slyauto.html

When you insert a data CD into your system, nine times out of ten, it will launch into a menu. Some people have Autorun functionality turned off, but if you use removable media (CD-R, ZIP, etc.) and want something to automatically launch when that media is inserted, you'll need to be a little sly. And here's the kicker: it'll Autorun any associated file type! Web pages, documents, programs, etc.. Even though you might not appreciate Autorun functionality, this might come in handy when you're making "stuff" for other people. Small and simple!


GnomeSYSTEM

How to Remove the Windows Update Tool in Windows 98

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q189/5/25.asp

"This article describes how to remove the shortcuts to Windows Update tool on the Start menu and how to remove the Windows Update wizard check box in the Update Device Driver wizard." So if you're a paranoid SysAdmin (and who isn't), you'll want to check this out.


GnomeCANDY

MIDI Explorer Search Engine
Found by Jane Powell

http://musicrobot.hypermart.net/search.html

I admit it: I'm a MIDI fiend. I've always been intrigued by the electronic sounds that my computer can produce. There are hundreds of independent MIDI authors out there who have fantastic tunes just waiting to be downloaded. Of course, some of you might be looking for more "mainstream" tunes; there are thousands of sites out there for them, but it's darn near impossible to find the song you're looking for without assistance. Try using the MIDI Explorer Search Engine! You never know when you're going to need it--kinda like peanut butter. Only less tasty.


GnomeFAVORITE

Universal Currency Converter

http://www.xe.net/currency/full/

How many times have you been stuck with having to exchange an Icelandic Krona with an Ethiopian Birr? Any fool could tell you that the going rate for 1.00 ISK is 0.0973937 ETB. Or could they? Well, with this site in hand, currency exchanges will no longer be confusing. You name the country, you name the currencies, you load this site, and you got an instant & precise answer. Honestly, I had no idea there were this many types of monies out there--no wonder they invented the Euro. By the way, 1.00 EUR is 1.10550 USD. Amazing stuff, huh?


GnomeDESKTOP

FONT: Rock electric [27k]

http://www.disturbed.com/rock.zip
http://www.disturbed.com/fonts.html

When listening to music, what's the instrument you hear "first"? Many individuals hear the guitar. Yes, if you're listening to Chopin, you're probably going to hear the piano (but bear with me for a second, you Classical geeks). Now, if you see guitars everywhere you turn, then you might need to lay off the radio for a while. Here's a simple test: look at this font. What's the first thing you see in the letters? If you answered bunny rabbits, you don't have a problem. But, if you see anything guitarish... turn off the stereo.


GnomeTIP

Lockergnomie Stephen Benjamin discovered something the other day: when using WINIPCFG to view his IP address, he pressed CTRL+C and found that the information was copied the clipboard! To run WINIPCFG, simply click the Start Button, select Run, then type: "WINIPCFG" (without the quotes). Bet ya didn't see that one coming. And, of course, the keyboard shortcut for copying is CTRL+C. To paste any copied information into a document, use the CTRL+V key combination.