Freelancers Forum Messages on Friday August 4th 2006
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 23:26
That sounds just like beginning of the "holy war".
Before calling somebody names, may I suggest you take some time and make
yourself familiar with the following pages
As of standards (http://www.webst...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 23:19
> The reason the site doesn't work with firefox is that it (probably) is
> not standards compliant! Firefox IS STANDARDS COMPLIANT in every sense.
>
> Wake up and smell the roses fool......
ACID2?
O...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 23:10
No need to be sorry - it is ugly, there is nothing I can do about it -
I'm not the owner of the company, I just work there, and due to the
nature of my work ( I support the servers) I don't have to se...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 23:10
Ok when you revert to that level I know I have won....
ha ha ha :-)
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 23:02
Andrew Dyson wrote:
> Marketing is now answer to performance....
> IE works with that site
> SlimBrowser works with that site
>
> Why doesn't FF ??
You know I never thought I could bring myself to...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 22:39
Boys, boys - take a break it's the weekend.
It's obvious IE is the clear leader, being most popular browser amongst
developers, works to high standards of CSS and will without doubt increase
download...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 22:04
Marketing is now answer to performance....
IE works with that site
SlimBrowser works with that site
Why doesn't FF ??
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 21:49
You don't keep up with the news, obviously. Firefox just hit 200
million downloads.
Is that enough recognition for you?
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 21:48
Now these guys know how to develop a Browser...
http://www.flashpeak.com/
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 21:45
When "potentially" happens - then use it - by then it will be compatible
with all WC3 standards including CSS.
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 21:33
Are you kidding? Don't use potentially the best browser out there?
How about they design their site properly to cater for all browsers?
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 20:53
Then don't use FireFox ?
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 19:57
Not to mention that the listed website looks like crap and I see a
mainly white page in FireFox.... :)
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RE: FN-FORUM: importing fonts etc
date posted 4th August 2006 19:48
Ah Haaaaaaaaa - there was another font called Bernie - even though one was
Bernie and one was Bernie normal ... it didn't like it.
Job done.
Thanks all for your tips ... thank god it's Friday!...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 19:18
Andrew Dyson wrote:
> May be all should go here to settle your dislikes and disputes and leave
> this forum to what it was designed for?
> http://www.myfeedbackonyourbusiness.com
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> Andrew
Is this...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 19:17
Not taken personally at all Alan :-)
The amount of work we do in provisioning a new server is quite =20
extensive.
John
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 19:16
Well probably not =A3400 every time but a one off ?
Absolutely.
I pay over =A3300 a year for my credit card.
John
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 19:12
John Morrison wrote:
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>> Would you pay a supermarket an entry fee to be able to shop there?
>
> Yes I would if :
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> 1) only stocked the items I buy/would want to buy
> 2) had my own personal a...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 19:10
John Morrison wrote:
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> If you selling a server already in a rack then I agree on not charging
> setup.
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> However, when a customer wants a custom brand new server then setups
> have to be paid...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 19:03
> Would you pay a supermarket an entry fee to be able to shop there?
Yes I would if :
1) only stocked the items I buy/would want to buy
2) had my own personal assistant
3) had a checkout for my use...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 18:57
If you selling a server already in a rack then I agree on not =20
charging setup.
However, when a customer wants a custom brand new server then setups =20
have to be paid in order to protect the hos...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 18:38
I thought this was a discussion group for freelancers and the like?
Are you a moderator here, Andrew? Is there some reason you don't feel
this 'thread' is suitable for this discussion group?
Given t...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 18:35
We use all our own kit so I wouldn't know about resellers.
I think we need to agree to disagree as we are from total different
sides of the hosting business.
We specialize in quality without comp...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 18:32
John Morrison wrote:
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> Remember charging a setup fee lowers the monthly costs.
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> Also quality companies don't have a problem charging a setup fee because
> the customer realises you have to pay...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 18:31
May be all should go here to settle your dislikes and disputes and leave
this forum to what it was designed for?
http://www.myfeedbackonyourbusiness.com
Andrew
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 18:29
Being that many so called "webhosts" on the web are in fact resellers
these days, in the majority of cases a setup fee for a 'dedicated
server' is worthless. They simply contact their provider who do...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 18:23
I'm talking about dedicated servers,not shared.
We certainly do not go out and but a 3k server without the setup fee
paid first.
Of course if you have loads of dell's and you want a second or thi...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 17:57
Nope, just a response to FN-FORUM.
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> ummm, was this email meant for me?
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 17:52
ummm, was this email meant for me?
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Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 17:48
Absolutely disgusting website, sorry. Maybe they can use some of
their fees to pay for a web designer? My eyes still hurt after
looking!
Yeah, setup fees are essentially a way of charging more but...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 17:24
Remember charging a setup fee lowers the monthly costs.
Also quality companies don't have a problem charging a setup fee
because the customer realises you have to pay for quality.
John
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Re: FN-FORUM: Anybody heard of something4 or Cyrane?
date posted 4th August 2006 17:04
Here is their site
http://www1.cyranehosting.net/cyrane/show_content.asp?pageID=30001&usrID=E8998ED1-8AC7-4BEA-86DD-0DC2DD19AF07
Andrew
http://andrewdyson.freelancers.net
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FN-FORUM: Anybody heard of something4 or Cyrane?
date posted 4th August 2006 16:54
Afternoon all,
Right I am starting a project for a client, who seems a little lost
when it comes to control panel and ftp logins and other information to
make a start on their website rebuild.
Basic...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 16:27
al3x wrote:
> Check out www.mycyberhosting.com - if their price is right everything
> else can be arranged.
I love the way some companies *still* charge set-up fees. Check out wht
and you will find w...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT: Friday fun - hilarious
date posted 4th August 2006 16:02
pmsl :0)
thats crazy lol! while on the same note, have a look at these
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=man+show+boy&search=Search
ive watched them about 5 times and they still crack me...
Re: FN-FORUM: regex
date posted 4th August 2006 15:32
You might try
http://www.htmlcenter.com/tutorials/tutorials.cfm/149/PHP/
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FN-FORUM: OT: Friday fun - hilarious
date posted 4th August 2006 15:24
Needs sound: www.pimpmypushchair.com
Enjoy...
Re: FN-FORUM: regex
date posted 4th August 2006 15:16
On Friday 04 August 2006 14:23, Mark Bell wrote:
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> I would like leading zero's dropped, 44 put in front, + symbols rejected
> and the resultant string must be 12 chars like this: 447740861862
>
I've...
RE: FN-FORUM: importing fonts etc
date posted 4th August 2006 14:51
> Yup - several times - are their fonts it doesn't like???
> I can see it in the fonts folder and open it and print it ....
Sometimes the fonts aren't in alphabetical order but grouped in other way...
RE: FN-FORUM: importing fonts etc
date posted 4th August 2006 14:46
Does it appear in other apps? Word for example?
PC restart?
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RE: FN-FORUM: importing fonts etc
date posted 4th August 2006 14:40
Yup - several times - are their fonts it doesn't like??? I can see it in the
fonts folder and open it and print it ....
Subject: RE: FN-FORUM: importing fonts etc
Have you restarted Photoshop? It w...
FN-FORUM: regex
date posted 4th August 2006 14:15
Afternoon all,
Anyone got a simple little bit of regex I can use to clean a UK mobile
number POST'd via a form.
I would like leading zero's dropped, 44 put in front, + symbols rejected and
the resul...
RE: FN-FORUM: importing fonts etc
date posted 4th August 2006 14:08
Have you restarted Photoshop? It won't until you have.
> why doesn't it come up on me list in photoshop CS2 then???
> ALL tips appreciated.
Cheers,
Max....
FN-FORUM: Designers/developers wanted
date posted 4th August 2006 13:54
Apologies for what may appear to be touting but I'm really following up from
something notified a few weeks ago.
I've moved on with the project already notified and am due to launch in
about 6 weeks...
FN-FORUM: importing fonts etc
date posted 4th August 2006 13:53
Hi All,
Having a mare - have just realised that I have lost the font 'bernie' (see
www.philcollinsbridal.co.uk) which is feckin vile ... but there you go.
Downloaded the Windows ttf font from bay fon...
Re: FN-FORUM: Managed Dedicated Server
date posted 4th August 2006 13:19
Check out www.mycyberhosting.com - if their price is right everything
else can be arranged.
PuntersPower wrote:
> I am looking for a dedicated server, maybe semi dedicated, it needs to be
> managed (...
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date posted 4th August 2006 11:41
Hi,
SMS Billing would allow you to charge customers a fixed fee by sending =
out a premium rate text message which your customer would pay to =
receive. There are various tariffs that you can charge...
Re: FN-FORUM: Micropayments/Billing: How can I allow =?iso-8859-1?Q?=A31_payments?=
date posted 4th August 2006 11:39
Hi D,
How about creating a website and making your customers pay via paypal. We
are web designers if you needed a hand creating it.
Stuart
www.orangepanda.com
> Morning All,
>
> Right, scenario fo...
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date posted 4th August 2006 11:37
you could set up a pay pal button to credit your account with =A31, and
then return to some page on your site once its done.
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FN-FORUM: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Micropayments/Billing:_How_can_I_allow_=A31_payments?=
date posted 4th August 2006 11:30
Morning All,
Right, scenario for you: I have a product/service for which I would
like to charge =A31, and =A31 only. May not seem like worth the trouble,
but its quantity I am after. Now I know they...
FN-FORUM: Advertising networks
date posted 4th August 2006 11:25
Hi,
Has anyone had any dealings with http://www.miva.com/uk/ in relation
to placing ads on websites as a publisher?
Comments gratefully received :-) We want to get the ball rolling on
an income...
RE: FN-FORUM: Charging for google analytics
date posted 4th August 2006 10:42
> We provide this service free, well kind of, it's built into the overall
price. We find our clients dont like people adding little extras here
and there and would prefer to pay a one off payment for...
RE: FN-FORUM: Charging for google analytics
date posted 4th August 2006 10:25
Quite right, seconded.
Your time in implementation and monitoring is as valuable as time spent
doing any other commissioned work. Usual rates apply!
In addition, I generally offer the standard repor...
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