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12.1.98 - GnomeNEWS

I'm sure every geek has attended those large "computer sale" events. You know, the ones which advertise: "Laptops as low as $5, Entire Computers as low as $15, Software for Pennies, etc.." It's like the geek's equivalent to a monster truck pull. Well, I went to my first "sale" the other day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds... and I wasn't impressed. Not one bit. In fact, I was very scared.

I knew not to get my hopes up about what I'd see. As if a $15 computer is going to be worth the energy to haul it out of there? As my dad and I strolled down the aisles, I didn't notice any "great" prices. 80% of it looked like junk. Some software (I'm sure) was bootlegged, the hardware looked about as solid as a candy bar in the middle of a hot summer day.

Speaking of candy bars... as I walked past a certain company's table, I noticed someone putting together a computer. Sounds normal, right? Well, he was eating a candy bar at the same time (without the wrapper, and without wiping his hands off before fooling around with the components). I wanted to ask: "Excuse me, but is that Snickers compatible with my Sound Card? I mean, I know Nougat version 1.2 had a lot of bug fixes, but still?"

Yes, the stuff was cheap... which is fine if you're trying to cut corners. But I can almost guarantee (to a certain degree) that you don't want to fiddle with "no-name" hardware. Remember driver support... that's important. When I asked another vendor about the driver support for a particular scanner, he answered: "Yes, you can drive it home today!" Perhaps he didn't understand the question. "Well, it has a diskette, too." Great. A diskette. That helps.

I'm not saying to avoid cheap stuff, but you're more likely to run into problem with components that are less expensive than... well, let's say, a candy bar? The next time one of these gigs comes into town, I think I'll stay home and watch TV.

-- Chris


GnomePROGRAM

IE-OFF v1.0 [112k] W98 FREE

Windows 98 deals with Internet "issues" much better than Windows 95. That's probably because Microsoft developed it as an operating system that would work seamlessly with the Internet. Or, at least, appear that way. Some of you might have been holding back from upgrading to W98 because you didn't all that integration. And there's nothing wrong with feeling that way. The Windows Annoyances crew have created ONE program that will turn off Internet Explorer's integration with the operating system in one simple click. It doesn't get much simpler than that, gang. If you don't like the changes, simply turn IE's integration back on again. Remember, this is only to be used in Windows 98. If you don't want the integration in Windows 95, then don't install IE4.

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GnomeSYSTEM

AMD-K6 Windows 95 Patch

"When you are starting Windows(r) 95 OSR2, OSR2.1, or OSR2.5 on a computer with an AMD-K6(r)-2 processor running at speeds of 350 MHz and above, you may receive one of the following error messages: Device IOS failed to initialize, or Windows Protection Error." Thanks to Scott over at Windrivers.com for the head's up on this one!

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GnomeCANDY

StephenF's Free Fractal Programs

Hey gang, I just hit the mother of all fractal program pages! Fractal images are difficult to explain, but once you see their beauty, you'll understand why I'm sending you this URL. And the great thing about these programs is: you don't need to be a genius to run every one of them. The programs are similar in nature, but each one of them does something slightly different. I suppose if you're a fool for fractals, you'll find everything fantastic. Create killer images for your webpage--or even your Desktop. Show all the newbies on your block how you "painstakingly" created these images, pixel by pixel. Heh, having the inside scoop is kinda cool, ain't it?

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GnomeFAVORITE

The Ultimates
Found By Ron Sullivan

I'm pretty sure that it's just a matter of time before those big, bulky phone books stop arriving at our doorsteps. Sure, they contain great information for your local community, but as "web searches" for contact information become easier, we won't waste as much paper. While I'm sure this site won't win any design awards, it sure makes it easier to search multiple engines for the same information. White Pages, Yellow Pages, E-mail Directory, and Trip Planner links are provided.

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GnomeDESKTOP

FONT: Physics [26k]

Speaking of high school, I remember dreading Physics class like none other. I loved the teacher, and, to a certain degree, I found the subject interesting. However, putting "math & me" together is like pouring fourteen tons of battery acid directly into your eye sockets. It ain't pretty. In fact, it's downright disgusting on all levels. I don't care how gravity works--I'm just happy it does.

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GnomeTIP

How do you stop IE4 from crashing? It's a trick question. You can't. However, you can keep IE4 from "taking Windows with it" when it crashes. In the IE4 Menu, click on View, select Internet Options, go to the Advanced tab, under "Browsing" be sure that "Browse in a new process" is checked off. Since Internet Explorer (4) users have the browser so tightly integrated into Windows, this is a smart option to turn on.