Freelancers Forum Messages on Wednesday February 23rd 2005
Re: FN-FORUM: Email Blacklists - which do you recommend?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:58
In freelance.forum, Julian Voelcker [EMAIL REMOVED] (Julian Voelcker) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
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>Hi Matthew,
>
>> I'd advise using software that outright blocks you if you are on one of the
>> bls....
RE: FN-FORUM: c5.zedo.com and ZoneAlarm Pro
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:56
>>>Whilst Outlook (XP running on Win XP Pro) is collecting all the forum
messages from the server, I get a very annoying problem coming up. I get
asked if I want to debug a problem with a c5.zedo.com...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:54
In freelance.forum, Dave Edwards [EMAIL REMOVED] (Dave Edwards) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Personally I wouldn't do business that way - or do I? I charged a
>client £50 recently and did nothing to r...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:50
In freelance.forum, Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED] (Dom Latter) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
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>On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 3:25 pm, Dave Edwards wrote:
>> On 23 Feb 2005 11:58:09 -0000, Dom Latter [EMAIL REMO...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:43
In freelance.forum, Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED] (Dom Latter) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>All true, but in practical terms there's "real" domains and then there's
>"subdomains". If you know how to do a...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:42
In freelance.forum, James Fidell [EMAIL REMOVED] (James Fidell) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
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>Quoting Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED]
>>
>> On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 9:53 am, Damon Birch wrote:
>> > I had...
RE: FN-FORUM: How to make Mash with a Laptop [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:38
>Argentinian Malbec Merlot tonight, Caz!
Usually not a bad bet. Some of the Argentinian reds are rather nice, as are
some Bulgarians and even Romanians. And Merlot, is always the best choice
(as I of...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:38
In freelance.forum, Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED] (Dom Latter) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>In detail:
>1. If a spammer uses a uk.com subdomain you are likely to get tarred by the
>same brush.
There i...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:32
In freelance.forum, Charles Nullens [EMAIL REMOVED] (Charles Nullens)
wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>The website address is likely to be printed on their product packaging
>+ advertising so I don't think...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:29
In freelance.forum, Richard Bennett [EMAIL REMOVED] (Richard
Bennett) wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
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>On Wednesday 23 February 2005 11:54, Damon Birch wrote:
>> I wish I had had the idea to buy uk.com a...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:28
In freelance.forum, Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED] (Dom Latter) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
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>On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 10:06 am, oPless wrote:
>> uk.com is a huge scam (imho) ... god knows why people use...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:26
In freelance.forum, Damon Birch [EMAIL REMOVED] (Damon Birch) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
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>>Well, to close this case, client is now going for a .uk.com domain.
>>phew! Six months just to make that de...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:25
In freelance.forum, Charles Nullens [EMAIL REMOVED] (Charles Nullens)
wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
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>Well, to close this case, client is now going for a .uk.com domain.
>phew! Six months just to make t...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:21
In freelance.forum, Tam Stone [EMAIL REMOVED] (Tam Stone) wrote in
[EMAIL REMOVED]
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>Marc Wilson wrote:
>
>> Look at the teeth of a true herbivore, like a cow- they have no
>> canines or incisors,...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - Microsoft guide to 133t5p33k
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:19
In freelance.forum, Derek Clarke [EMAIL REMOVED] (Derek Clarke) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
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>Nah, top posting means your matchless prose gets seen instantly, not after
>three weeks of scrolling down...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 23:09
On 23 Feb 2005 17:05:51 -0000, Steph O'Brien [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> I can recommend the Rangemaster Classic 110, for that authentic AGA look
> without all the inflated cost (Rangemaster are owned...
Re: FN-FORUM: Yorkshire Beer Night
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:51
New on the forum also...though been on the email updates for ages.
Where abouts in Yorkshire?
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hadyn Thomas" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesd...
FN-FORUM: Functional Specifications
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:26
Hi there,
Im currently in the process of tender for a website project, a major site
similar engine to a dating website, with registration and communication
modules, and also a content/knowledge/faq l...
Re: FN-FORUM: Belkin router problem
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:25
Dave Boulden wrote:
> Aaaah good! I was starting to think no response was a sign that it hadn't
> worked and further-more had produced a small house-fire causing him to take
> refuge in the garden ;o)...
Re: FN-FORUM: panoramic images / webcams ?
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:24
nxmd wrote:
>
>
>
> are there any webcams or similar that will automatically create a 360
> rotation - ideally i would like a panoramic image to use in flash so i
> know what i am doing
>
> or chea...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to make Mash with a Laptop [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:18
wrong kind of chips there
Caz Thomson wrote:
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4289753.stm
>
>;)
>
>Caz
>
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: contents insurance
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:16
try the forums on
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com
Debi Sykes wrote:
>
> Hi, I have written about this before, but gave up for a while as had
> no luck finding a suitable insurance co. I had variou...
Re: FN-FORUM: Brussels Beer Night : 2005 au Luxembourg
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:13
luxembourg or new street station.
tough one but lux might be easier to get to if dan relocates the station
to a warmer climate ;-)
Deborah Causton wrote:
>As beer nights seem to be the current to...
Re: FN-FORUM: Finally something worth watching [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:11
Jamie Wilson wrote:
>> supersize me
>
> saw the first european screening of this as a mystery viewing through
> the UGC Unlimited club. the sense of guilt everyone felt as they
> munched on their p...
RE: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:01
I can recommend the Rangemaster Classic 110, for that authentic AGA look
without all the inflated cost (Rangemaster are owned by AGA). We run our
cooker off bottled gas. It's great and last ages :)
>...
RE: FN-FORUM: Today I shall be
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:01
> >
> > mostly passing the time by giving gmail invites out
> >
and there I was thinking I was special :(...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 22:01
Dave Edwards wrote:
>I shout at the radio (the dog
>downstairs agrees, BTW and always barks back).
>
>
see ... dogs are not so bad .... they even agree with you...
Re: FN-FORUM: Today I shall be
date posted 23rd February 2005 21:52
Desist! Cease! I don't know what to do with my existing 50!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Kathy
http://www.vendetta.co.uk
+44(0)7005 982 261
DNRC Minist...
Re: FN-FORUM: Today I shall be
date posted 23rd February 2005 21:49
On 23 Feb 2005 13:28:22 -0000, oPless [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> mostly passing the time by giving gmail invites out
>
lol.
I just got rid of 30 yestaerday.
Now its given me another 50 to give aw...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 21:32
On 23 Feb 2005 15:32:14 -0000, Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> In my opinion how they are using it is not much more than a scam.
> I think they are taking advantage of people's ignorance and...
Re: FN-FORUM: c5.zedo.com and ZoneAlarm Pro
date posted 23rd February 2005 21:16
Dave Edwards wrote:
>>re: ... sometimes a little bizarre
>>
>>
> .. skills you have in sculpting with butter,
>
he forgot working covered in butter
> are you a vegetarian? Do you cook your food?...
Re: FN-FORUM: panoramic images / webcams ?
date posted 23rd February 2005 21:15
nxmd wrote:
>
>
> hello
>
> can anyone recommend a way of creating a 360 degree panoramic scroller
> or similar - someone wants a panorama of the inside of his shop on his
> website - i thought t...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty cannelloni
date posted 23rd February 2005 21:13
I dunno - now it's a RECIPE thread I'm answering!
This was ace, inspired me, and I needed brownie points.
BUT - local supermarket did not have fresh cannelloni.
I ended up using fresh tagliatelle and...
FN-FORUM: Windows dial-up weirdness.
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:59
Got a Windows XP Home (SP1, but patched) box on dial-up that=20
I've been asked to look at. Dial-up is through Dellnet (BTclick);=20
they read their email at bt.yahoo.com. When I connect the box to=...
FN-FORUM: panoramic images / webcams ?
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:48
hello
can anyone recommend a way of creating a 360 degree panoramic scroller
or similar - someone wants a panorama of the inside of his shop on his
website - i thought to use stitcher and a load o...
Re: FN-FORUM: c5.zedo.com and ZoneAlarm Pro
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:33
On 23 Feb 2005 14:37:36 -0000, [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> I recently signed up to this forum. Very interesting, sometimes a little
> bizarre but often helpful. Anyway, I digress.
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:28
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 3:25 pm, Dave Edwards wrote:
> On 23 Feb 2005 11:58:09 -0000, Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED] wrot=
e:
> > On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 10:55 am, Damon Birch wrote:
> > > I wish I had...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:20
On 23 Feb 2005 11:58:09 -0000, Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 10:55 am, Damon Birch wrote:
> >
> > I wish I had had the idea to buy uk.com and set up sub domains
>
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - Microsoft guide to 133t5p33k
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:18
Nah, top posting means your matchless prose gets seen instantly, not after
three weeks of scrolling down...
In article [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED]
(Marc Wilson) wrote:
> *From:* Marc Wilson [E...
FN-FORUM: Post Code Map
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:14
Hi everybody!
Has anyone, per chance, got a computerised version of a UK Post Codes
area map. The one that shows the location of post code areas!! like SL,
RG, TW, KT
found one to buy for £20 but,...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to make Mash with a Laptop [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:12
Caz Thomson wrote:
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4289753.stm
>
>;)
>
>Caz
>
>
D'oh !!!!!!!! how dumb are these students to fall for that?
Ian M....
Re: FN-FORUM: c5.zedo.com and ZoneAlarm Pro
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:09
thats a new one on me, I would suggest doing a Spyware sweep as my first
port of call, then a virus check.
Ian M.
>
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: How to make Mash with a Laptop [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:05
On 23 Feb 2005 14:42:01 -0000, Caz Thomson [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4289753.stm
>
Amazed once again at ppl's gullibility. Surely you open the bag,
inspect...
Re: FN-FORUM: c5.zedo.com and ZoneAlarm Pro
date posted 23rd February 2005 20:00
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>sometimes a little bizarre
>
not recently surely :-)
just wait ......
FN-FORUM: How to make Mash with a Laptop [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 19:38
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4289753.stm
;)
Caz
--
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.2.0 - Release Date: 21/02/...
FN-FORUM: c5.zedo.com and ZoneAlarm Pro
date posted 23rd February 2005 19:33
Hello All,
Has anyone else experienced this and if they have, how did they stop it?
I recently signed up to this forum. Very interesting, sometimes a =
little
bizarre but often helpful. Anyway, I...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 19:04
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 2:01 pm, Dom Latter wrote:
> All true, but in practical terms there's "real" domains and then there'=
s
> "subdomains". If you know how to do a valid whois on (for instance)...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 18:57
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 1:04 pm, James Fidell wrote:
> Technically, there's no distinction at all. latter.org, for instance, i=
s
> just a subdomain of .org. =20
All true, but in practical terms the...
FN-FORUM: Today I shall be
date posted 23rd February 2005 18:24
mostly passing the time by giving gmail invites out...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 18:06
Quoting Mark Vickers [EMAIL REMOVED]
> oil is often fitted 'cos there's no gas available, my cottage being a
> case in point, so it's got no gas hob, which is a PITA ...
We're in the same position,...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 18:00
Quoting Dom Latter [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
> On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 9:53 am, Damon Birch wrote:
> > I had a client who purchased a .uk.com domain. BT Business internet
> > services refuse to route to the...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:56
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 12:21 pm, Charles Nullens wrote:
[.uk.com subdomain]
> Is there any article or documentation somewhere on the net that would
> support the fact that is a bad idea.
All real...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:54
> Why Dom Is Annoyed By Uk.com Subdomains will be posted shortly.
Thank you ;-)
************************************
Webunlimited
Beechcroft, Pensile Road
Nailsworth, GLOS GL6 0AL
tel: +44 (0) 14...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:50
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 10:49 am, Catherine Hutchinson wrote:
> > [Note to Catherine: this is something that annoys me too].
>
> Note to Dom Meldrew - but that actually added something to the thread...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:49
Quoting STU [EMAIL REMOVED]
> We have oil, family of three, one at home all day, 1000 ltr cost around £200
> last's us around 7-8 months.
That's a damn good price for oil. Last lot I bought was j...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:47
Quoting Rus Foster [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
> On Wed, 23 Feb 2005, Nicola Dunn wrote:
>
> > Anyone had any experience of oil central heating?
> > Is it more/less expensive than gas or electric?
>
> Well f...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:21
My parents run oil for hot water and central heating.
They find it cheaper than electricity but more expensive than gas to run
(they're in west Wales - there may be regional fuel price differences)....
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:16
Thanks for the replies so far:
Is there any article or documentation somewhere on the net that would
support the fact that is a bad idea.
This is driving me crazy - it took 4-5 months to release the...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:15
Hi
We have oil, family of three, one at home all day, 1000 ltr cost around £200
last's us around 7-8 months.
stu
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From: "Nicola Dunn" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVE...
RE: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:15
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 10:55 am, Damon Birch wrote:
> >Does anybody know what the contractual arrangements are for these
> >subdomains? Anything to stop centralnic sticking the price up by =
=A3500...
RE: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 17:03
> Anyone had any experience of oil central heating?
> Is it more/less expensive than gas or electric?
>=20
> Thanks!
>=20
> Nicola
I'm in a 2up, 2down too - cost me =A3180 in oil for the last year, th...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 16:54
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 10:55 am, Damon Birch wrote:
> >Does anybody know what the contractual arrangements are for these
> >subdomains? Anything to stop centralnic sticking the price up by =A35=
00...
RE: FN-FORUM: contents insurance
date posted 23rd February 2005 16:45
> Debi said:
> Hi, I have written about this before, but gave up for a while
> as had no luck finding a suitable insurance co. I had various
> suggestions from the forum on insurance companies that...
Re: FN-FORUM: outlook help
date posted 23rd February 2005 16:40
The stationery comes with Outlook. Could be a Word theme if Word is used as
the email editor. Just type "stationery" into Outlook help and it'll tell
you how to set the default stationery (and how to...
RE: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 16:19
> It's fine so long as they remember to come and fill it up !
If you get some kind of monitoring system, they just come and fill up as
needed :)
We have a really good oil fired system here, and to an...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 16:18
On Wednesday 23 February 2005 11:54, Damon Birch wrote:
> I wish I had had the idea to buy uk.com and set up sub domains
>
> Damon
maybe uk.biz and uk.info are still free?......
RE: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:55
It's fine so long as they remember to come and fill it up !
You still need leccy to run the pump though so when there's a power cut
it's useless......
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:52
On Wed, 23 Feb 2005, Nicola Dunn wrote:
>
> Anyone had any experience of oil central heating?
> Is it more/less expensive than gas or electric?
>
Well for us to heat a 2 up and 2 down its about 40...
RE: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:50
>Does anybody know what the contractual arrangements are for these
>subdomains? Anything to stop centralnic sticking the price up by =
=A3500=20
>every year until you bail out?
Nothing
I wish I had...
FN-FORUM: [OT] Help! Oil central heating?
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:50
Anyone had any experience of oil central heating?
Is it more/less expensive than gas or electric?
Thanks!
Nicola
*desperately house hunting!*
=====
Nicola Dunn
----------------------------------...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:44
> [Note to Catherine: this is something that annoys me too].
Note to Dom Meldrew - but that actually added something to the thread -
although an acommpanying explanation would have added even more ;...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:31
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 10:06 am, oPless wrote:
> uk.com is a huge scam (imho) ... god knows why people use em tbqf
Because they don't understand domains?
Because they want a .com?
Because they thin...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:28
On Wednesday 23 Feb 2005 9:53 am, Damon Birch wrote:
> I had a client who purchased a .uk.com domain. BT Business internet
> services refuse to route to them, claiming they are only used by spamme=
rs...
RE: FN-FORUM: Belkin router problem
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:11
Aaaah good! I was starting to think no response was a sign that it hadn't
worked and further-more had produced a small house-fire causing him to take
refuge in the garden ;o)
Dave.
_________________...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 15:02
uk.com is a huge scam (imho) ... god knows why people use em tbqf
On 23 Feb 2005 09:56:35 -0000, Tony Crockford [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> At 09:46 on Wednesday, 23 Feb 2005, Charles Nullens wrote:...
Re: FN-FORUM: contents insurance
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:57
I've found brokers can be helpful. I work from home and have found insurance
companies inflexible dealing direct online. Going through a broker hasn't
cost me any more but has got equipment I use for...
Re: FN-FORUM: Belkin router problem
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:56
Just had a message from Paul wanting me to thank you - your suggestion
worked a treat :-)
On 22 Feb 2005 06:42:40 -0000, Dave Boulden [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Hi Paul... I've currently got a Links...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:53
Quoting Charles Nullens [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
> Well, to close this case, client is now going for a .uk.com domain.
> phew! Six months just to make that decision. Can't wait to ask them
> about the colou...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:52
At 09:46 on Wednesday, 23 Feb 2005, Charles Nullens wrote:
>
> Well, to close this case, client is now going for a .uk.com domain.
> phew! Six months just to make that decision. Can't wait to ask the...
RE: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:49
>Well, to close this case, client is now going for a .uk.com domain.
>phew! Six months just to make that decision. Can't wait to ask them
>about the colour scheme!
Charles
I had a client who purchas...
Re: FN-FORUM: .org and e-commerce - bad mix?
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:41
Well, to close this case, client is now going for a .uk.com domain.
phew! Six months just to make that decision. Can't wait to ask them
about the colour scheme!
But they would have got away with .org...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT: Managing directors
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:32
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colin Rainsforth [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
> You think that's bad? I once worked at an IT company where the
> Managing Director had to be shown how to use a mouse!
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: contents insurance
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:29
> > Hi, I have written about this before, but gave up for a while as had no
> > luck finding a suitable insurance co. I had various suggestions from
> > the forum on insurance companies that could hel...
RE: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:27
>Lol - maybe it isn't a virus and the FBI really are after me? I'm sure I've
>only visited 35 illegal websites this week, though...
I got one yesterday myself (avg cleared it though). Since I've been...
Re: FN-FORUM: contents insurance
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:22
Norwich Union didn't quote you 'appy then?
>
> Hi, I have written about this before, but gave up for a while as had no
> luck finding a suitable insurance co. I had various suggestions from
> the...
Re: FN-FORUM: contents insurance
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:15
Do you go through a letting agent? They normally have an insurance
company they recommend. That's what I did anyway. Think I pay about
=A3200 p/a for =A35000 cover and =A32000 cover for off-site it...
Re: FN-FORUM: contents insurance
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:11
Tryed Endsleigh ?
On 23 Feb 2005 09:11:11 -0000, Debi Sykes [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Hi, I have written about this before, but gave up for a while as had no
> luck finding a suitable insurance co...
FN-FORUM: contents insurance
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:07
Hi, I have written about this before, but gave up for a while as had no
luck finding a suitable insurance co. I had various suggestions from
the forum on insurance companies that could help me, but...
RE: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:02
Lol - maybe it isn't a virus and the FBI really are after me? I'm sure I've
only visited 35 illegal websites this week, though...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED]...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 14:01
Hi Paul,
At 8:20 am +0000 23/2/05, Paul Cooper wrote:
>Blame the project managers. Last week I did a site with a small admin
>area so some pages could be updated. Whilst explaining the difference
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:57
Cheers Karl
It came right through the server without delay.
Seems I've still got a bit of work to do.
Cool email though. I like the..
we have logged your IP-address on more than 40 illegal Websites....
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:51
On 23 Feb 2005 07:20:27 -0000, sylvia [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Elizabeth Varley wrote:
>
> >> spinach and
> >>ricotta canneloni
> >>
> >>
> >(a bit fiddly but you get the hang
> >of it with either...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:48
Sherry L Boettger wrote:
>
> Nicola,
>
> It's also possible to make canneloni with crepes.
On a similar tangent, those soft flour tortillas would do. I find them
really versatile for both hot an...
Re: FN-FORUM: hehe
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:45
oPless wrote:
> Quote of the Day
>
> "If it ain't broke, don't lend it."
I wish someone had told me that 20 years ago ;-)
Paul....
Re: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:34
Yeah go on then
send to [EMAIL REMOVED]
ta
On 23 Feb 2005, at 08:06, Karl Bunyan wrote:
> I can forward you one that I appear to have been sent by the FBI (I've
> had a
> lot of those this morni...
Re: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:34
Just open a hotmail account.
Or even a yahell account.
Put your email address aroudn a bit.
You'll get plenty!
Heh
Nicola...
Re: FN-FORUM: Finally something worth watching [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:28
On 22 Feb 2005 15:54:45 -0000, Dave Edwards [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> ... OK I will scan ahead for a week on the Radio Times web site and
> report back on all the decent stuff to watch on terrestrial T...
FN-FORUM: hehe
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:28
NORTH OF FORTY
Why Mature Men Don't Ask for Directions When We're Lost
Okay it all comes down to pride. We're out there driving around in our
own vehicle, burning gas, wearing sunglasses, looking...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:18
Thanks for all the responses. As advised we're no longer going to use Flash.
Paul...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:16
On 23 Feb 2005 08:03:51 -0000, Julian Voelcker [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> > My agency has already told the client Flash is OK to use and approved a design.
>
> A common problem - I have worked with too...
Re: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:06
Get the EICAR virus test file!
http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
On 23 Feb 2005 08:06:15 -0000, Karl Bunyan [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> I can forward you one that I appear to have bee...
Re: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:05
wow
john
On 23 Feb 2005, at 08:05, Alan Lloyd wrote:
> I use http://www.gfi.com/emailsecuritytest/
>
> They will send lots of test mails but i think they are all based on
> the Eicar test virus....
Re: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:03
john m wrote:
>
> Anyone know where I can get a windows virus from?
>
> I am testing clamav on the server and need to send a couple of virii
> in various guises to make sure its running ok.
A like...
RE: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:02
I can forward you one that I appear to have been sent by the FBI (I've had a
lot of those this morning).
Karl
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] On
> Behalf Of joh...
Re: FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 13:01
On 23 Feb 2005 08:00:11 -0000, john m [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Anyone know where I can get a windows virus from?
>
> I am testing clamav on the server and need to send a couple of virii in
> vario...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 12:59
Hi Paul,
> My agency has already told the client Flash is OK to use and approved a design.
A common problem - I have worked with too many agencies that have over sold
stuff.
It would be nice to on...
FN-FORUM: virus needed
date posted 23rd February 2005 12:56
Anyone know where I can get a windows virus from?
I am testing clamav on the server and need to send a couple of virii in
various guises to make sure its running ok.
ta
john...
FN-FORUM: Brussels Beer Night : 2005 au Luxembourg
date posted 23rd February 2005 12:23
As beer nights seem to be the current topic of interest here is one for
the diary. This was discussed during the Brussels boozy nights...
The night of the Blues and Jazz Rallye (luxembourg) is the 16...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 12:16
Elizabeth Varley wrote:
>> spinach and
>>ricotta canneloni
>>
>>
>(a bit fiddly but you get the hang
>of it with either fingers or a teaspoon).
>
>
sounds more trouble to make the pasta from sc...
RE: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 12:07
What the hell is my outlook doing sending e-mails to the forum that I sent
in a completely different mail?
Hope that hasn't confused too many people...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL RE...
RE: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 12:02
Nicola,
It's also possible to make canneloni with crepes. Reduce the amount of
sugar in the crepe as you don't want them to be very sweet.
Make sure to separate them with greaseproof paper as they...
RE: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 12:00
I didn't have high hopes for sandals-you-can-buy-from-anywhere.com in any
case.
Oh - happy birthday!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] On
> Behalf Of Tony Crockf...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:57
At 06:54 on Wednesday, 23 Feb 2005, Paul Cooper wrote:
>
>> I'm not having a go at you, but wouldn't it be better to advise the
>> client
>> that he's doing it wrong? rather than help him do it wr...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:54
On 23 Feb 2005 05:45:41 -0000, Nicola Dunn [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Hummous is GODLY!!!
>
Agree there!
> Personally, I only ever eat one ready meal, and that's spinach and
> ricotta canneloni co...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:49
> I'm not having a go at you, but wouldn't it be better to advise the client
> that he's doing it wrong? rather than help him do it wrong?
My agency has already told the client Flash is OK to use an...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:49
At 05:21 on Wednesday, 23 Feb 2005, Paul Cooper wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> A client has asked me to include Flash in an email campaign.
and the helpful tony (as opposed to the cynical one) found these links:...
Re: FN-FORUM: Wireless card not getting correct local IP
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:47
Jonathan Chong wrote:
> It's a LAN-Express internal wireless card, and a LinkSys router.
> Google-fu did not bring up any results about any conflicts and it's
> worked before.
Be a good internet c...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:41
Tony Crockford wrote:
> what could you possible get in an email that needs flash?
>
> I don't understand.
>
> I have my email client set to reject html, embedded objects and deliver
> only plain...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:31
At 05:55 on Wednesday, 23 Feb 2005, Paul Cooper wrote:
>
> Thanks Gareth. The problem is the client has already been told Flash
> will be fine to use, so I'd really like to keep this promise. It
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:30
Dave Edwards wrote:
>http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1419827,00.html
>
>P. McCartney says "Rubbish".
>
Thanks. I make a point of taking all my nutritional advice from pop
musicans.
That'...
Re: FN-FORUM: Finally something worth watching [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:28
chris greenway wrote:
> supersize me
saw the first european screening of this as a mystery viewing through
the UGC Unlimited club. the sense of guilt everyone felt as they munched
on their popcorn...
Re: FN-FORUM: osx ethernet modem router firewall thingys
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:17
chris greenway wrote:
>
> my old fcuking usb modem from 1969 cant handle *heavy* downloads and
> needs to go and live in a bin.
>
> what do people use/recommend. im a bit lost in info about them!
>...
FN-FORUM: outlook help
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:13
I reinstalled a client machine the other day and he has just asked me where
his stationary in outlook has gone (HTML as a default giving a crappy
background)
I have an old copy of his email and the...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty cannelloni
date posted 23rd February 2005 11:04
Nicola Dunn wrote:
> Personally, I only ever eat one ready meal, and that's spinach and
> ricotta canneloni cos i've not yet put my mind to working out how to
> make it myself.
You can use ready mad...
Re: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 10:50
Thanks Gareth. The problem is the client has already been told Flash
will be fine to use, so I'd really like to keep this promise. It
works fine on 98 and ME but not on my XP SP1 machine. I haven't...
Re: FN-FORUM: Wireless card not getting correct local IP
date posted 23rd February 2005 10:46
Andy Hutchinson wrote:
> Actually it just sounds like a clash between your wireless card's own
> configuration software and Window's configuration software. I have
> Belkin wireless cards that are...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 10:41
Hummous is GODLY!!!
Mmmm
And on the Sudan 1 thing... if people are going to just eat ready
meals, they'll get ill anyway.
Though it's also in C&B's worcester and veggie worcester sauce, and
some ch...
RE: FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 10:28
Hi Paul,
On the 23 February 2005 05:21, you wrote:
> A client has asked me to include Flash in an email campaign. I'm not
> up-to-date on the best techniques for email marketing. When I try and
> i...
RE: FN-FORUM: Free 0800 calls on mobiles
date posted 23rd February 2005 10:26
Quite likely in fact.
It is apparent that IT has taken a lesser priority in the eyes of management
but at a tremendous cost. I think in a corporation the size of Vodafone
there is a balance to be fou...
Re: FN-FORUM: Wireless card not getting correct local IP
date posted 23rd February 2005 10:23
Jonathan Chong wrote:
>
> If anyone is still interested in this, I managed to solve this by
> unchecking "Allow Windows to configure my wireless network" and it
> detected the wireless network in t...
Re: FN-FORUM: Wireless card not getting correct local IP
date posted 23rd February 2005 10:17
If anyone is still interested in this, I managed to solve this by
unchecking "Allow Windows to configure my wireless network" and it
detected the wireless network in the apartment.
Very weird, and...
FN-FORUM: Sending out emails containing Flash
date posted 23rd February 2005 10:16
Hi
A client has asked me to include Flash in an email campaign. I'm not
up-to-date on the best techniques for email marketing. When I try and
include Flash in an email, I get a warning saying that...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email Blacklists - which do you recommend?
date posted 23rd February 2005 09:59
Hi Jbr,
> I use all of those (except dnsbl.njabl.org, that i don't know) and
Unfortunately at the moment the software will only accept two lists to
check against, but has a stack of other checking...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email Blacklists - which do you recommend?
date posted 23rd February 2005 09:59
Hi Matthew,
> I'd advise using software that outright blocks you if you are on one of the
> bls.
Thanks, I do - I am using MailEssentials and plugin for our Exchange server.
I am just trying to wo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email Blacklists - which do you recommend?
date posted 23rd February 2005 09:59
Hi Marc,
> Do without spamcop
Thanks, I have heard similar reports in the past.
--
Cheers,
Julian Voelcker,
Cheltenham, Glos.
T: 01285 821 910
M: 07971 540 362
MSN: [EMAIL REMOVED]...
RE: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 09:57
Sorry, completely ignore that replied to entirely the wrong email !
=20
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] On Behalf Of
Catherine Hutchinson
Sent: Wednesday, February 23...
RE: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 09:56
No probs.
Cheers
Andy=20
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] On Behalf Of
Catherine Hutchinson
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:56 AM
To: Andy Macnaughton-Jones
Subj...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Tasty sandwich
date posted 23rd February 2005 09:51
>>
> Actually, I'd like to know why it's necessary to add dye to foodstuffs
> in the first place - legal or otherwise.
>
> Also tired to explaining to curry houses that - no - I don't want
> their 'sp...
RE: FN-FORUM: Finally something worth watching [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 08:57
> Because it's a fine satire on Middle American life.
I know what you mean (even though I do not enjoy that "wives" program).
We happened to see "Death of a Salesman" on the evening before the autho...
RE: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 08:57
> I don't believe our digestive system copes with cellulose *at all*, =
it's
basically dietary fibre. =20
IIRC the cooking of plant tissue breaks down the cellulose in the cell =
walls
(or makes it m...
Re: FN-FORUM: Finally something worth watching [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 08:56
Dave Edwards wrote:
>On 22 Feb 2005 17:06:15 -0000, sylvia [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
>
>>oh dear! Though of all the trappings of wealth a proper swimming pool
>>would be nicest, I love swimming. Mo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 07:43
IIRC
incisors = cutting
canines = ripping
molars = grinding
On 22 Feb 2005 22:14:31 -0000, Tam Stone [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Marc Wilson wrote:
>
> > Look at the teeth of a true herbivore, l...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 03:10
Marc Wilson wrote:
> Look at the teeth of a true herbivore, like a cow- they have no
> canines or incisors, just lots of flat grinding teeth like our molars.
> We have the teeth of an omnivore.
H...
Re: FN-FORUM: osx ethernet modem router firewall thingys
date posted 23rd February 2005 03:03
In freelance.forum, chris greenway [EMAIL REMOVED] (chris greenway)
wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>my old fcuking usb modem from 1969 cant handle *heavy* downloads and
>needs to go and live in a bin....
Re: FN-FORUM: Reseller schemes
date posted 23rd February 2005 03:01
In freelance.forum, Sam Morgan [EMAIL REMOVED] (Sam Morgan)
wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Hi,
>
>I want to setup a reseller scheme for a product I want to sell. I want to
>pay resellers 20% of any mone...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email Blacklists - which do you recommend?
date posted 23rd February 2005 02:58
In freelance.forum, Julian Voelcker [EMAIL REMOVED] (Julian Voelcker) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>I am just tightening up my anti spam tools and am about to start
>checking mail against blacklists....
Re: FN-FORUM: Free 0800 calls on mobiles
date posted 23rd February 2005 02:53
In freelance.forum, Sherry L Boettger [EMAIL REMOVED]
(Sherry L Boettger) wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
(RE: Vodaphone sacking all the experienced IT peeps:)
>Just a head's up on this one.
I was going...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 02:47
In freelance.forum, Dan Norcott [EMAIL REMOVED] (Dan Norcott) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>
>Jamie Wilson wrote:
>
>> I've sometimes pondered what led people in to cultivation. Was it that they were...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 02:45
In freelance.forum, Jamie Wilson [EMAIL REMOVED] (Jamie Wilson)
wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>Marc Wilson wrote:
>
>>We could probably get by without them, as we
>>have knives and forks. :)
>>
>>
>A...
Re: FN-FORUM: osx ethernet modem router firewall thingys
date posted 23rd February 2005 02:09
On 22 Feb 2005 20:36:57 -0000, chris greenway [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Dave Edwards wrote:
>
> >Yes, Linksys has a full line of products - you're on ADSL then.So
> >let's look at: http://www.macwa...
Re: FN-FORUM: osx ethernet modem router firewall thingys
date posted 23rd February 2005 01:33
Dave Edwards wrote:
>Yes, Linksys has a full line of products - you're on ADSL then.So
>let's look at: http://www.macwarehouse.co.uk/catalogue/item/LINKSY22
>
>Or if you add wireless capability - an...
Re: FN-FORUM: osx ethernet modem router firewall thingys
date posted 23rd February 2005 01:31
Paul Evans wrote:
> http://www.solwise.co.uk/modems-sar.htm
>
> If you want to do your research, I read up on the subject here...
>
> http://www.adslguide.org.uk/
>
> with reviews here...
>
> http://...
Re: FN-FORUM: Email Blacklists - which do you recommend?
date posted 23rd February 2005 01:12
On 22 Feb 2005 13:03:55 -0000, Julian Voelcker [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> I am just tightening up my anti spam tools and am about to start
> checking mail against blacklists.
>
> The software is con...
Re: FN-FORUM: osx ethernet modem router firewall thingys
date posted 23rd February 2005 00:46
On 22 Feb 2005, at 19:33, chris greenway wrote:
> im looking for a proper ethernet modem
Currently using and could easily recommend Solwise SAR-715 router. 1
WAN connection for your ADSL, and 4x10/1...
Re: FN-FORUM: osx ethernet modem router firewall thingys
date posted 23rd February 2005 00:43
On 22 Feb 2005 19:33:37 -0000, chris greenway [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> im looking for a proper ethernet modem, which can handle many
> simultaneous connections.
> my knowledge ends there unfortuna...
Re: FN-FORUM: osx ethernet modem router firewall thingys
date posted 23rd February 2005 00:30
Dave Edwards wrote:
>On 22 Feb 2005 15:00:10 -0000, chris greenway [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
>
>>my old fcuking usb modem from 1969 cant handle *heavy* downloads and
>>needs to go and live in a bin....
Re: FN-FORUM: London Beer Night - Debi's birthday [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 00:17
On 22 Feb 2005 18:56:37 -0000, Debi Sykes [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> I cant quite follow this too much discussion going on and i have joined
> it late....are we going to a bar and having a meal?
>
Y...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 00:07
On 22 Feb 2005, at 11:45, oPless wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/4283585.stm
i don't believe a word of it.
L.
---
Evoke Media Ltd.
+44 (0) 870 930 2843
www.evoke-media.com
"It'...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 00:06
On 22 Feb 2005, at 10:55, Tony Crockford wrote:
> not strictly true, they all eat a higher proportion of vegetables but
> will eat meat when available.
ahh. i've always been under the impression...
Re: FN-FORUM: Finally something worth watching [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 00:04
On 22 Feb 2005 17:06:15 -0000, sylvia [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> >
> oh dear! Though of all the trappings of wealth a proper swimming pool
> would be nicest, I love swimming. Mostly fell for this place...
Re: FN-FORUM: Uncooked food - was Shock [OT]
date posted 23rd February 2005 00:02
On 22 Feb 2005, at 10:17, Catherine Hutchinson wrote:
> Does he? He certainly eats (or cooks) one hell of a lot of meat.
yeah. the intro is quite enlightening...
he basically admits there is no r...
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