Freelancers Forum Messages on Monday May 16th 2005
FN-FORUM: Can I borrow a font please?
date posted 16th May 2005 21:48
Evening,
I don't suppose someone has "HandelGothicDOT-Bold" they don't need for
five minutes?
Only need it for a poster I'm ruining?
Ta in advance,
Andy....
Re: FN-FORUM: a living out of refurbing computers?
date posted 16th May 2005 20:54
On 16 May 2005 18:48:24 -0000, Richard Monk [EMAIL REMOVED] wr=
ote:
>=20
> Noticed the stacks of sellers on ebay lately selling refurbished PCs at c=
ut
> prices. I wonder how they source their parts...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 20:36
In freelance.forum, Jamie Wilson [EMAIL REMOVED] (Jamie Wilson)
wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>On 16 May 2005, at 13:47, craig wrote:
>
>>
>> What is 'tiger' I am looking at buying a minimac and it state...
Re: FN-FORUM: virtual KVM
date posted 16th May 2005 20:34
In freelance.forum, derek [EMAIL REMOVED] (derek) wrote in
[EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>FYI ....
>
>it rocks (sorry r0x0rs)
>
>very very good, once you deal with the mouse overshoot
If you set a pause at scr...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 20:09
On 16 May 2005 18:34:41 -0000, Andy Hutchinson [EMAIL REMOVED] wr=
ote:
>=20
> Ooooh ya got me there. Not.
>=20
> Let's see. You get an indexing feature. Whoop-de-fucking-doo -=20
=20
>=20
The reply...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 20:09
Gerard McGovern wrote:
>>Hutch - who's not one for fence-sitting.
>
>
> No, but is clearly one for talking absolute shit.
>
> G
Uh Oh.....
hovers over unsubscribe link nervously.......
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 20:04
nick b wrote:
> OK, great.. I wasn't belittling the changes, but I am still impressed
> [with Apple] / surprised that people are paying £90 (again), that's all.
> Esp considering how few people pay...
RE: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 20:02
> Ooooh ya got me there. Not.
>=20
> Let's see. You get an indexing feature. Whoop-de-fucking-doo=20
> - Google Toolbar, MSN Desktop Search are ermm... Free
Clearly you have never used Spotlight.
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 19:56
Paul J White wrote:
>
>
> I think if you take the time to read the following, you will realise it
> is *much* more than that...
>
> http://arstechnica.com/reviews/os/macosx-10.4.ars
>
> "Apple ha...
FN-FORUM: a living out of refurbing computers?
date posted 16th May 2005 19:32
Noticed the stacks of sellers on ebay lately selling refurbished PCs at cut
prices. I wonder how they source their parts so cheaply as I can't find many
parts retailers that will let you build a homem...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 19:27
nick b wrote:
> Andy Hutchinson wrote:
>
>>What's especially impressive about Tiger is that they're charging £90
>>for what even Apple lovers admit is little more than a service pack.
>>
>
>
> ame...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 19:20
On 16 May 2005 18:18:06 -0000, Aaron Brailsford [EMAIL REMOVED] w=
rote:
>=20
> ;) Actually it was ages ago that I used OSX (I've used OS9.something,
> too, as we had an old, blue, Mk1 iMac for testin...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 19:18
Ooooh ya got me there. Not.
Let's see. You get an indexing feature. Whoop-de-fucking-doo - Google
Toolbar, MSN Desktop Search are ermm... free. You get Dashboard, a 100%
rip-off of an existing com...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 19:03
On 16 May 2005 18:01:03 -0000, nick b [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> Andy Hutchinson wrote:
> >
> > What's especially impressive about Tiger is that they're charging =A390
> > for what even Apple lover...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 19:02
On 17:34 Mon 16 May, Dave Edwards wrote:
> OMG ... this is spreading faster than a virus. It's even getting to
> Aaron. It must be that bloody iPod. Reality distortion field ... ear
> phones ... subli...
RE: FN-FORUM: Dedicated Server Hosting
date posted 16th May 2005 18:54
:could do you one for =A350 a month?
Sorry, 50s a bit much, 30 is my budget for now
sadiq=20...
Re: FN-FORUM: Dedicated Server Hosting
date posted 16th May 2005 18:53
> Anyone able to offer a dedicated linux server for less than £30 per
> month?
You could have some space on one of mine for £10/month, depending on what
you need.
Anthony
--
www.fonant.com -...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 18:45
Andy Hutchinson wrote:
>
> What's especially impressive about Tiger is that they're charging £90
> for what even Apple lovers admit is little more than a service pack.
>
amen...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 18:42
On 16 May 2005 17:39:46 -0000, Dan Norcott [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> The dealers in leicester - it's hard to find words to describe the depth
> of their evil. I think the cleanest I can put it is...
FN-FORUM: RE:SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 18:37
Don't know about battery but the rear light's a bugger. Cost around =
=A370
I think and you need special tools to replace it - another =A310. DON'T =
do
it in the rain like I did.
----
Philip Painter...
Re: FN-FORUM: Memory needed
date posted 16th May 2005 18:33
On 16 May 2005 14:20:47 -0000, [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] wrot=
e:
>=20
> Hi there,
>=20
> anyone selling the following:
>=20
> Part No. CT203909 256MB, 144-pin SODIMM Upgrade for a Dell Latitude...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 18:23
Aaron Brailsford wrote:
> Enthusiasts are different though ;) They actually (usually) /care/
> about the cars they're working on.. Unlike your normal garage/main
> dealer :(
The dealers in leicester...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 18:20
On 16 May 2005 14:21:38 -0000, Jamie Wilson [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> with each purchase of an apple computer, apple corp sponsors an
> endangered animal on your behalf. last year it was panthers...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 18:18
On 16 May 2005 15:06:07 -0000, Aaron Brailsford [EMAIL REMOVED] w=
rote:
>=20
> AFAIK yes, as long as you're using an encryption mode supported on the
> MAC - I have no idea if it supports both WPA an...
RE: FN-FORUM: Memory needed
date posted 16th May 2005 18:16
Peter out of curiosity, how much did you get your L400 for? I am watching
them on ebay and just wondering what to expect them to end at.
Yours 700Mhz? Are they upgradeable (with difficulty)?
Regards...
Re: FN-FORUM: Memory needed
date posted 16th May 2005 18:11
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> anyone selling the following:
>
> Part No. CT203909 256MB, 144-pin SODIMM Upgrade for a Dell Latitude
> L400 Series System
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/lis...
Re: FN-FORUM: Dedicated Server Hosting
date posted 16th May 2005 17:29
could do you one for £50 a month?
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Subject: FN-FORUM: Dedicate...
FN-FORUM: ecommerce software like iTunes
date posted 16th May 2005 17:25
Hi all,
Does anyone know of some opensource software like iTunes out there?
cheers in advance!
---
Rob Garbutt
Webstyle Internet Ltd
Arch 29
North Campus
University of Manchester
PO Box 88
Sackvill...
FN-FORUM: PDF
date posted 16th May 2005 17:18
I have problems exporting PDFs from InDesign if the document contains DCS
Multichannel spot colour files. I resigned myself to this problem many moons
ago but I understand there is a way around it. Do...
Re: FN-FORUM: virtual KVM
date posted 16th May 2005 17:13
Better still ...
http://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/
Hutch
derek wrote:
>
> FYI ....
>
> it rocks (sorry r0x0rs)
>
> very very good, once you deal with the mouse overshoot
>
> Derek.
>...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 17:12
What's especially impressive about Tiger is that they're charging £90
for what even Apple lovers admit is little more than a service pack.
Hutch
Paul J White wrote:
>
> craig wrote:
>
>> What is...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 17:00
On 16 May 2005 12:47:09 -0000, craig [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> What is 'tiger' I am looking at buying a minimac and it states on the
> site it is shipped with 'tiger' what is this??
>=20
Tiger is...
RE: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 16:39
Hi Craig
'Tiger' is just the latest version of the Mac OS.
Norman=20
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED] [EMAIL REMOVED] On=20
> Behalf Of craig
> Sent: 16 May 2005 13:46
> To: Nor...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 16:10
Marc,
On 16 May 2005, at 14:12, Marc Wilson wrote:
>
> There *are* no drums, it's disk all round on a Scooby.
Eh,... not on ours it wasn't :-) 97 Sport Wagon. Disks front, drums
back.
Promise......
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 16:05
Marc Wilson wrote:
> Try Central Subaru in Willenhall (01902-636286)- they do some
> parallel-import parts *way* cheaper than the official prices.
>
> Say hello from me.
Cheers :)
--
http://www.da...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 16:01
On 10:59 Mon 16 May, Dan Norcott wrote:
> There is fortunately one bloke that's not too bad - an old subaru
> enthusiast in nearby shepshed. Seems honest enough. Had a mate who
Enthusiasts are di...
Getting more OT.. Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 15:59
On 13:12 Mon 16 May, Marc Wilson wrote:
> (Legacy Turbo driver). Try blowing out the pad area with an airline; if it
> is a build-up of dust, that should help.
GTB and white? (Just wondering, since...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 15:49
On 12:47 Mon 16 May, craig wrote:
> site it is shipped with 'tiger' what is this??
Tiger is the 'codename' for the latest version of Mac OSX, the new
(well, it's been around a few years now) Mac oper...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 15:47
Well Tiger happens to be an X OS for MAC
On 16 May 2005 12:48:36 -0000, craig [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> What is 'tiger' I am looking at buying a minimac and it states on the
> site it is shipped...
RE: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 15:44
> What is 'tiger'
Tiger =3D latest version of apple's OS
G...
Re: FN-FORUM: virtual KVM
date posted 16th May 2005 15:10
In freelance.forum, derek [EMAIL REMOVED] (derek) wrote in
[EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>has anyone tried this out ?
>
>
>" With synergy, all the computers on your desktop form a single virtual
>screen. You u...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 15:05
On 16 May 2005, at 13:47, craig wrote:
>
> What is 'tiger' I am looking at buying a minimac and it states on the
> site it is shipped with 'tiger' what is this??
with each purchase of an apple comp...
FN-FORUM: Memory needed
date posted 16th May 2005 15:04
Hi there,
anyone selling the following:
Part No. CT203909 256MB, 144-pin SODIMM Upgrade for a Dell Latitude
L400 Series System
As I have invested in a cutesey little Laptop, Dell L400, Pentium III...
Re: FN-FORUM: java ecommerce system
date posted 16th May 2005 14:48
On Thu, 12 May 2005, Rob Garbutt wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> does anyone know of a good open source Java shopping cart that would enable
> selling mp3's online?
Nothing comes to mind that would be a turn...
Re: FN-FORUM: e-commerce logos
date posted 16th May 2005 14:48
In freelance.forum, Thomas Design [EMAIL REMOVED] (Thomas
Design) wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>Hi all
>
>Are there any easy, cheap or free logos out there I can get hold of that you
>can place on an...
Re: FN-FORUM: e-commerce logos
date posted 16th May 2005 14:39
>> the type of thing that instills confidence in buyers
>
> If you have an SSL cert from one of the big suppliers (TrustMarque,
> Verisign, BT etc) then you can display their SSL logo..
>
> Other than...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 14:38
On 16 May 2005 12:47:25 -0000, "craig" said:
>
> What is 'tiger' I am looking at buying a minimac and it states on the
> site it is shipped with 'tiger' what is this??
> Also does anyone know if airp...
Re: FN-FORUM: virtual KVM
date posted 16th May 2005 14:30
FYI ....
it rocks (sorry r0x0rs)
very very good, once you deal with the mouse overshoot
Derek.
derek wrote:
>
> has anyone tried this out ?
>
>
> " With synergy, all the computers on your deskt...
Re: FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 14:30
craig wrote:
> What is 'tiger' I am looking at buying a minimac and it states on the
> site it is shipped with 'tiger' what is this??
Tiger is the latest version of OSX - the operating system. Very...
RE: FN-FORUM: FSB and intro
date posted 16th May 2005 14:01
Hi Andy,
Thanks for the tip! Looks like a good idea, indeed.
Anyway, my meeting with the FSB person is this
afternoon; they seem pretty keen on 'selling
themselves' and stressing their usefulness (o...
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 13:59
In freelance.forum, Dave Edwards [EMAIL REMOVED] (Dave Edwards) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>For true naffness - Niagara Falls. World class beauty spot ruined by
>tawdy tourist traps.
I think it may h...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 13:58
In freelance.forum, Dan Norcott [EMAIL REMOVED] (Dan Norcott) wrote
in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>Aaron Brailsford wrote:
>> Those plus coppaslip should stop the squealing.
>>
>> Don't know if you can get...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 13:55
In freelance.forum, SimonMartin [EMAIL REMOVED]
(SimonMartin) wrote in [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>Dan,
>
>We used to drive an Impreza until the wife totalled in in Tesco's car
>park...
>
>On 16 May 2005,...
FN-FORUM: Font selector to print (scribble pad)
date posted 16th May 2005 13:44
I'm looking for a scribble pad where the user can select there font from a
list and it's displayed as it will be printed off out end, any
recommendations?
Maybe not so much a scribble but 'type'
And...
Re: FN-FORUM: e-commerce logos
date posted 16th May 2005 13:41
Are you still playing with ecommerce Darren ;)
Andrew
> Hi all
>
> Are there any easy, cheap or free logos out there I can get hold of that
> you
> can place on an e-commerce site, like trusted web...
FN-FORUM: what is tiger?
date posted 16th May 2005 13:31
What is 'tiger' I am looking at buying a minimac and it states on the
site it is shipped with 'tiger' what is this??
Also does anyone know if airport can link straight to a standard pc
network straigh...
FN-FORUM: OT: Recommend a builder?
date posted 16th May 2005 13:27
Hi,
Just on the off-chance...
Can anybody recommend a builder in the Banbury/Brackley area
(Northamptonshire) who charges reasonable rates and is *reliable*?
(Should 'reliable' and 'builder' be...
FN-FORUM: virtual KVM
date posted 16th May 2005 13:17
has anyone tried this out ?
" With synergy, all the computers on your desktop form a single virtual
screen. You use the mouse and keyboard of only one of the computers
while you use all of the mon...
Re: FN-FORUM: e-commerce logos
date posted 16th May 2005 13:01
On 12:08 Mon 16 May, Thomas Design wrote:
> the type of thing that instills confidence in buyers
If you have an SSL cert from one of the big suppliers (TrustMarque,
Verisign, BT etc) then you can dis...
Re: FN-FORUM: Burglars (OT)
date posted 16th May 2005 13:00
Does anybody know of a program similar to adobe illustrator
for linux? Where can I find it?
thanks
--------
Once again, you'd be more sensible investing in some
off-site backups
rather than relying...
Re: FN-FORUM: Burglars (OT)
date posted 16th May 2005 13:00
On 16 May 2005 11:44:25 -0000, Derek Clarke [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> For instance if you make regular trips to see a relative, invest in a
> couple of USB2 or Firewire hard drives and each time y...
FN-FORUM: e-commerce logos
date posted 16th May 2005 12:52
Hi all
Are there any easy, cheap or free logos out there I can get hold of that you
can place on an e-commerce site, like trusted website etc,
the type of thing that instills confidence in buyers...
Re: FN-FORUM: Burglars (OT)
date posted 16th May 2005 12:50
Yeah cheers derek
I definately need to think of an alternative backup system really in case
the need ever arrises!
D Thomas...
Re: FN-FORUM: Burglars (OT)
date posted 16th May 2005 12:28
Third party backup sites just invite Murphy's Law - the firm goes bust at
exactly the same moment that you really need those backups.
Off-site backups should be just as much under your control as th...
Re: FN-FORUM: Burglars (OT)
date posted 16th May 2005 12:28
Once again, you'd be more sensible investing in some off-site backups
rather than relying on visible deterrents to keep a burglar out.
Treat the hardware as replaceable, it's the data which is price...
Re: FN-FORUM: Burglars (OT)
date posted 16th May 2005 12:28
Spend some more cash for a means of off-site backup so at least you don't
lose the work if your all-singing all-dancing burglar alarm doesn't make
the mark.
It depends how much data you're talking...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 11:43
Aaron Brailsford wrote:
> When it comes to garages, you're probably better off using a baseball
> bat ;) Preferrably with nails in the end...
>
> :)
There is fortunately one bloke that's not too bad...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 11:39
On 10:50 Mon 16 May, Dan Norcott wrote:
> Cheers - I'll use that as a stick to beat various garages with :)
When it comes to garages, you're probably better off using a baseball
bat ;) Preferrably wi...
RE: FN-FORUM: font
date posted 16th May 2005 11:35
> semiBOLD any good?
Ya, should do...
Thanks
Deborah...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 11:34
Aaron Brailsford wrote:
> Those plus coppaslip should stop the squealing.
>
> Don't know if you can get the shims on their own or not - for the
> 300ZX you can, but pass on the Legacy :)
>
> Aaron...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 11:30
On 09:28 Mon 16 May, Dan Norcott wrote:
> It's a 1998 LX 2 litre estate. Cheers :)
Right, I'm reliably informed that there should be a set of anti-squeal
shims (probably a set of really thin metal p...
RE: FN-FORUM: font
date posted 16th May 2005 11:24
semiBOLD any good?
Andrew
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Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 11:08
Dave Edwards wrote:
>and the big sky.
>
>
it does become the main feature .... I spent a crazy amount of time one
year just photographing the sky.
--
Sylvia...
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 11:04
On 16 May 2005 09:38:44 -0000, craig [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> Thanks dave! This is what I am talking about...
> craig
>=20
You're welcome, Craig.
Just to mention - there might be an issue with k...
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:57
On 16 May 2005 09:59:43 -0000, sylvia [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> Not so much to spoil at Skegness, but it would have been a nice big
> quiet [totally featureless] beach once.
>=20
That in its own w...
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:44
Dave Edwards wrote:
>For true naffness - Niagara Falls. World class beauty spot ruined by
>tawdy tourist traps.
>
>
Not so much to spoil at Skegness, but it would have been a nice big
quiet [total...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 10:42
On 16 May 2005 09:02:23 -0000, "Tony Crockford" said:
> Paul Silver wrote:
>
> > Practically, all you have to do is move it, so why not get a jack with
> > wheels on and jack up that corner so you ca...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 10:40
Aaron Brailsford wrote:
> Skoda Favorit - you know, the proper Eastern European ones made out of
> old tanks.. Or was that Ladas?
the FSO was an interesting item, any still around?
--
Sylvia...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 10:35
Anthony Cartmell wrote:
>
>> suggestions please
>
>
> Was it locked in reverse gear by a lack of ignition key? If so the
> differential might cause the appearance of one wheel being locked while...
FN-FORUM: font
date posted 16th May 2005 10:29
Has anybody go New Aster Bold I can borrow... will give it straight back
:)
Merci buckets
Deborah...
RE: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:28
Cheers Nigel.
-----Original Message-----
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Rogers
Sent: 16 May 2005 02:28
To: FN-FORUM / [EMAIL REMOVED]
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
> ne...
RE: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:26
Ha ha! 'jet lag' I meant breed
Well spotted
-----Original Message-----
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Brailsford
Sent: 16 May 2005 02:26
To: FN-FORUM / [EMAIL REMOVED]
Subje...
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:26
On 16 May 2005 09:18:54 -0000, sylvia [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> craig wrote:
>=20
> >.. Orlando, and believe me it is not good...a larger version of skeggnes=
s.
> >
> Skegness is quite awful enou...
RE: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:22
Thanks dave! This is what I am talking about...
craig
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Edwards
Sent: 16 May 2005 02:22
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Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 10:22
On 09:34 Mon 16 May, Andy Bloice wrote:
> OY, Brailsford!!
> Nowt wrong with Skodas lad!
There is when they're blocking the entrance to the carpark ;p
Anyway, this is a rusty old Skoda Favorit - you...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 10:18
> suggestions please
Was it locked in reverse gear by a lack of ignition key? If so the
differential might cause the appearance of one wheel being locked while
the other turns.
Anthony
--
www.f...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 10:18
OY, Brailsford!!
Nowt wrong with Skodas lad!
Again, local chavs can help resolve most issues!!!
On 16 May 2005 09:18:16 -0000, Aaron Brailsford [EMAIL REMOVED] w=
rote:
> Neighbours.. New people ha...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 10:11
Aaron Brailsford wrote:
> Most likely need some coppaslip on the back of the pads, and/or they
> may be missing 'anti squeal' shims.. Not sure if the Legacy has them -
> which Legacy is it? I have a f...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 10:11
Are these vehicles taxed? Has he SORNed it?
Dob him in to the DVL whatever (never can remember if it's 'a' or
'c'!), and it won't have come from you, the helpful neighbour!!!
Personally I'd give him...
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:11
> new Apple boxes
a crate?
or are you referring to a mac mini?
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/
Nigel...
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:09
On 09:11 Mon 16 May, craig wrote:
> such a wasteful bread.
What, it was all left to go mouldy?
> Anyway enough of my experience I am after one of those new Apple boxes
Mac Mini.....
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:05
On 16 May 2005 09:11:27 -0000, craig [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>=20
> Hi people
> I am just back from Orlando, and believe me it is not good. The best way
> for me to explain it is a larger version of sk...
Re: FN-FORUM: Job! Strong ASP, XML, XHTML, SQL Server - 1 Month Contract Job. Anyone?
date posted 16th May 2005 10:04
Hi Vikas,
Not sure if that contracts still going - I'm a
contractor myself and didn't advertise for it.
Good luck with the job hunting.
Regards,
John Stoops
Software Engineer
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Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 10:04
On 08:50 Mon 16 May, Dan Norcott wrote:
> had squealy brakes. Only when applied - they don't squeal normally.
> But they make an embarassing racket when stopping at lights etc. If I
Most likely n...
Re: FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 10:03
craig wrote:
>.. Orlando, and believe me it is not good...a larger version of skeggness.
>
Skegness is quite awful enough.
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Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 10:02
On 06:18 Mon 16 May, Tony Crockford wrote:
> the reversing/fog light lens cover on the tailgate, so if anyone knows
> of cheap sources of spare SAAB parts a hint would be much appreciated)
No such t...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 09:59
Dan,
We used to drive an Impreza until the wife totalled in in Tesco's car
park...
On 16 May 2005, at 9:50, Dan Norcott wrote:
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> Two questions, I suppose:
>
> 1) Any other subaru drivers with sq...
Re: FN-FORUM: Job! Strong ASP, XML, XHTML, SQL Server - 1 Month Contract Job. Anyone?
date posted 16th May 2005 09:57
Hi there
Is this job still open?=20
Vikas
On 13 May 2005 22:51:17 -0000, freelancers [EMAIL REMOVED] wrot=
e:
>=20
> Anyone up for some contract work beginning Monday?
>=20
> Strong ASP, XML, XHTML,...
FN-FORUM: apple box
date posted 16th May 2005 09:55
Hi people
I am just back from Orlando, and believe me it is not good. The best way
for me to explain it is a larger version of skeggness. Everything is
big, big, big and tacky... such a wasteful brea...
Re: FN-FORUM: Unsubscribe
date posted 16th May 2005 09:50
Thanks very much for that.... Its just that I'm using webmail and it
doesn't have filters... so I came in to the office this morning with 118
messages in my inbox... plus viagra and logo spam... its j...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 09:50
Dan Norcott wrote:
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> Hi All
>
> Pardon the utter OTness... but I think there's some Impreza drivers around.
>
> I'm on my second subaru legacy... lovely cars... but both of them have
> had squea...
RE: FN-FORUM: Unsubscribe
date posted 16th May 2005 09:47
Goto the freelance website and press the link it is simple I have only
just re-subscribed as I went on holiday and didn't want 1000's of
emails.
craig
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Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 09:46
Paul Silver wrote:
> Practically, all you have to do is move it, so why not get a jack with
> wheels on and jack up that corner so you can roll the SAAB out of the
> way? If you don't want to buy one...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 09:44
Ok...
I has very sqeally brakes on my Terzo when I swapped the standard pads
to Mintex 1155 - i.e., a much harder compound. After a while
(particularly on the rears) they wore a groove in the disc as...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 09:43
Tony,
Attach some rope to the tow hooks of each car. Get him to sit in his and as
soon as it starts moving, he can brake. With a long enough rope, you should
be safe ;)
Matt...
Re: FN-FORUM: Unsubscribe
date posted 16th May 2005 09:40
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Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 09:38
I think the handbrake locks the rear wheels on Saabs, which could be the
clunking sound you can hear when the car is rocked. Check the handbrake
mechanism is working correctly.
Niels
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FN-FORUM: Action Script Book
date posted 16th May 2005 09:37
Morning All,
Does anyone have any recommendations for a Flash Action script book. I am
looking to learn this on the side. I see Colin Mooks 'The Definitive Guide'
is a good one but not sure if it is...
Re: FN-FORUM: Unsubscribe
date posted 16th May 2005 09:35
I DIDNT MEAN IT !!!!,
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FN-FORUM: OT - SAAB thread inspired squealy subaru brake Q :)
date posted 16th May 2005 09:34
Hi All
Pardon the utter OTness... but I think there's some Impreza drivers around.
I'm on my second subaru legacy... lovely cars... but both of them have
had squealy brakes. Only when applied - th...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 09:32
Matthew Russell wrote:
>>suggestions please
>
>
> The drum brake has probably locked up (it can happen after extended periods
> of immobility with the hand brake on). Try hammering the wheel harder...
FN-FORUM: Unsubscribe
date posted 16th May 2005 09:31
How does one Unsubscribe please?
>
>> suggestions please
>
> The drum brake has probably locked up (it can happen after extended
> periods
> of immobility with the hand brake on). Try hammering the...
FN-FORUM: Unsubscribe
date posted 16th May 2005 09:30
How does one unsubscribe please?
>
>> suggestions please
>
> The drum brake has probably locked up (it can happen after extended
> periods
> of immobility with the hand brake on). Try hammering the...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 09:29
On 16 May 2005 06:17:48 -0000, "Tony Crockford" said:
> so, SAAB owners or freelancers with SAAB owning friends, is there some
> special requirement for electrical power - the battery is long since...
Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] Not quite a heatwave ...
date posted 16th May 2005 09:28
Andy Hutchinson wrote:
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> What with all these early 'phew wot a scorcher' stories, it's
> interesting to read Metcheck's views (the guys who predicted 2003's
> heatwave and last year's wash-out)....
RE: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 09:20
> suggestions please
The drum brake has probably locked up (it can happen after extended periods
of immobility with the hand brake on). Try hammering the wheel harder or
towing the car with yours....
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 08:57
Hi Tony,
> so, SAAB owners or freelancers with SAAB owning friends, is there some
> special requirement for electrical power - the battery is long since
> flat - in order to release some mysterious...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 07:28
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> When John Murphy and I tried to move an old spitfire it had locked solid
> too, an old and experienced car mover came to pick it up, grunted at us
> when we told him it had se...
RE: FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 07:17
When John Murphy and I tried to move an old spitfire it had locked solid
too, an old and experienced car mover came to pick it up, grunted at us
when we told him it had seized, grabbed a lump hammer,...
FN-FORUM: OT my neighbour and his SAAB
date posted 16th May 2005 07:01
following last years fiasco where my neighbours immobile BMW[1] had it's
rear screen smashed by falling pebbles hurled by our enthusiastic
pebbledasher we were filled with joy when it was finally ma...
Re: FN-FORUM: php advice
date posted 16th May 2005 00:40
On 15 May 2005, at 20:37, Rob Hull wrote:
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> Dan Norcott wrote:
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>> It's not so much misusing them as trying to get something they
>> just can't do. It's like trying to use a piece of wood to f...
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