Freelancers Forum Messages on Thursday November 9th 2006
Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 23:59
julian wrote:
>
> Sweet I'm currently uploading 850 meg of web dev backup :o)
>
> Well spotted Peter
I signed up also, i want to sign up to the 20gb package. I cant see how
i can take my free acco...
Re: FN-FORUM: Multi-Processor Opinion
date posted 9th November 2006 23:42
Andy,
Multiple processor support isn't really that widely used/supported yet.
The only potential benefit at the moment to multiple CPU's is either
video encoding/decoding (have 1 CPU do the video wo...
FN-FORUM: Multi-Processor Opinion
date posted 9th November 2006 22:44
Hi,
About to order a new workstation to run WinXP Pro (32/64) and then
vista.
Spec isn't a problem but which is going to be best - a single Xeon 5160
3.00 4MB/1333 DC or two processor setup of Xeon...
Re: FN-FORUM: Payment Terms
date posted 9th November 2006 21:38
Always do your first project for free.
Andrew
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Re: FN-FORUM: Xserve question
date posted 9th November 2006 18:54
Run /usr/libexec/locate.updatedb
On 9 Nov 2006, at 18:33, webmetric wrote:
>
> On an Xserve how do I update the details for the "locate" command? I
> expected updatedb to work as per any other "ni...
RE: FN-FORUM: Payment Terms
date posted 9th November 2006 18:36
Webmetric wrote:
> Any chance of seeing a copy of your contract or terms so I=20
> can see how you word it? I want to invoice like this (40/30/40) but =
people
> seem to think I'm
> crazy ;-)
It ten...
RE: FN-FORUM: Payment Terms
date posted 9th November 2006 18:25
Karl,
Any chance of seeing a copy of your contract or terms so I can see how you
word it? I want to invoice like this (40/30/40) but people seem to think I'm
crazy ;-)
My ideal would be 30% deposit,...
RE: FN-FORUM: Payment Terms
date posted 9th November 2006 18:20
+1
Amsi wrote:
> I am taking up a project for a client and this is my first project.
>
> What kind of payment terms do you work on when working on a
> freelance project ?
It depends on the project...
RE: FN-FORUM: Payment Terms
date posted 9th November 2006 18:07
Amsi wrote:
> I am taking up a project for a client and this is my first project.
>
> What kind of payment terms do you work on when working on a
> freelance project ?
It depends on the project siz...
FN-FORUM: Xserve question
date posted 9th November 2006 18:01
On an Xserve how do I update the details for the "locate" command? I
expected updatedb to work as per any other "nixy" system I've ever worked
on, but its not there (maybe that's the problem) - it's n...
FN-FORUM: Payment Terms
date posted 9th November 2006 17:54
Hi,
I am taking up a project for a client and this is my first project.
What kind of payment terms do you work on when working on a freelance project ?
Mithsi...
Re: FN-FORUM: Work experience anyone
date posted 9th November 2006 17:36
Hi
I'd love to take you up on your offer of the site build. I am currently
starting up freelancing and would therefore find this a really useful
oppurtunity in expanding my portfolio.
I am already...
FN-FORUM: Work experience anyone
date posted 9th November 2006 17:16
Hi
Not sure if this is cheeky. I thought I'd check to see if anyone
reading this list is learning HTML and wants a live site to learn on
so they can add it to their CV.
I've done a Flash site and m...
Re: FN-FORUM: Tech Support in Battersea
date posted 9th November 2006 16:53
Hi
I live in the area and often pass this place:
I Connect Ltd
02072230000
298 Battersea Park Road , London SW11 3BT
Seem to be an internet cafe that also does support
http://www.i-connectuk.com/...
Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 15:42
Sweet I'm currently uploading 850 meg of web dev backup :o)
Well spotted Peter
Peter Stubbs wrote:
> Re online backup try BT as they have just started a service which offers 2GB
> free and also 20GB...
RE: FN-FORUM: Help with ideas for "tools" for property web site
date posted 9th November 2006 15:29
Stamp duty calculator? how about embeding google maps into the property pages? (unless you've already done that)
>
>Afternoon all!
>
>Right, I am not fishing for free scripts, nor is this a clever (...
Re: FN-FORUM: Help with ideas for "tools" for property web site
date posted 9th November 2006 15:25
There is a really cool flood warning site based on Google maps api, so
they could check if they were buying into a flood risk. Not really a
tool.
http://flood.firetree.net
How about a related RSS fe...
RE: FN-FORUM: Help with ideas for "tools" for property web site
date posted 9th November 2006 15:18
D D Glendinning wrote:
> Right, I am not fishing for free scripts, nor is this a clever (or
> stupid) way of getting ideas to start up a property website!
> A client of mine for whom I am building a p...
Re: FN-FORUM: Cheap AND Reliable hosting recommendations please
date posted 9th November 2006 15:02
On 9 Nov 2006, at 2:43 pm, D D Glendinning wrote:
> A client of mine has had no end of trouble with 1and1, which I had
> recommended her to, so I need to find someone else to offer her
> reliable, an...
FN-FORUM: CWCS Hosting?
date posted 9th November 2006 15:02
Hi All,
One of my clients has recently moved their hosting to a VPS with cwcs.co.uk.
As the first impressions are not that great, I was wondering if
anybody has any knowledge/experience of them, be i...
Re: FN-FORUM: Cheap AND Reliable hosting recommendations please
date posted 9th November 2006 14:53
"cheap" and "reliable" dooes not exist.
As with all things in life you pay for what you get.
John
>
> Hi there!!
>
>
> A client of mine has had no end of trouble with 1and1, which I had
> recommen...
Re: FN-FORUM: Cheap AND Reliable hosting recommendations please
date posted 9th November 2006 14:37
I recently signed up with ehosting.co.uk having moved from bluehost.com
(avoid!).
So far so good....
Re: FN-FORUM: Cheap AND Reliable hosting recommendations please
date posted 9th November 2006 14:34
> "not replying
> to support emails"
You're not alone on that one!
Caroline
On 9 Nov 2006, at 14:44, D D Glendinning wrote:
>
> Hi there!!
>
>
> A client of mine has had no end of trouble with 1a...
RE: FN-FORUM: Cheap AND Reliable hosting recommendations please
date posted 9th November 2006 14:30
I've found 2020media to be cost effective, reliable and offer excellent
support.
Ww.2020media.com
Hope this helps.
Mark
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Re: FN-FORUM: Cheap AND Reliable hosting recommendations please
date posted 9th November 2006 14:26
Try Sleekhost.com
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Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 14:23
I suppose it all boils down to cost. How much am i willing to spend.
The offsite backup companies seems a good idea. Doesn't look too
expensive, suppose i can be a bit more selective in what i backu...
FN-FORUM: Cheap AND Reliable hosting recommendations please
date posted 9th November 2006 14:11
Hi there!!
A client of mine has had no end of trouble with 1and1, which I had
recommended her to, so I need to find someone else to offer her
reliable, and cost efficient hosting. Its for a very sim...
Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 14:08
Steve Pineger wrote:
>
> I take backups to dvd and send them to the client himself for
> safekeeping - he can't sue me if he holds the sourcecode!
>
> Hosting should be backed up by the provider.
>...
FN-FORUM: Help with ideas for "tools" for property web site
date posted 9th November 2006 14:07
Afternoon all!
Right, I am not fishing for free scripts, nor is this a clever (or
stupid) way of getting ideas to start up a property website!
A client of mine for whom I am building a property listi...
Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 13:55
Re online backup try BT as they have just started a service which offers 2G=
B
free and also 20GB at only =A34.99 per month.
**************
Regards
Peter Stubbs
Applejack
http://www.applejack...
Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 13:54
On Thu, Nov 09, 2006 at 02:16:40PM -0000, Steve Pineger wrote:
>
> I take backups to dvd and send them to the client himself for
> safekeeping - he can't sue me if he holds the sourcecode!
>
> Host...
Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 13:44
I take backups to dvd and send them to the client himself for
safekeeping - he can't sue me if he holds the sourcecode!
Hosting should be backed up by the provider.
There are also some useful free...
Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 13:39
Fiaz Khan wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> What do you all do to protect yourselves if the unthinkable happens and
> you lose source code which the client doesnt have? e.g., .fla's, c# etc.
>
> I have built...
Re: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 13:29
Do daily backups and separate monthly (or 4 week) backups stored on a diffe=
rent drive/memory stick/cd/tape etc.=0AWe take monthly and yearly backups o=
ff-site and leave daily backups on-site.=0A=0A...
Re: FN-FORUM: Linux/Opensource alternative to Sharepoint
date posted 9th November 2006 13:13
Hi Mark.....
Try google apps :) - www.google.com/a
Email, each 2G for user
Document share (Excel + Word) shareable
Calendar - shareable
:)
On 9 Nov 2006 11:50:31 -0000, Mark Hutchinson
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Re: FN-FORUM: Linux/Opensource alternative to Sharepoint
date posted 9th November 2006 12:44
Mark Hutchinson wrote:
> Hi Tony,
>
> We have a number of clients who are looking at collaboration/document
> management type solutions to help them reduce costs and improve productivity
> etc..(most...
RE: FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 12:44
I doubt any insurance would reimburse you for the rework and lost
business due to very unhappy clients.
At least you are taking backups!
Perhaps also consider keeping backups off-site, just incase f...
FN-FORUM: Insurance
date posted 9th November 2006 12:20
Hi All
What do you all do to protect yourselves if the unthinkable happens and
you lose source code which the client doesnt have? e.g., .fla's, c# etc.
I have built up a fair amount and wondered if...
RE: FN-FORUM: Linux/Opensource alternative to Sharepoint
date posted 9th November 2006 12:17
Hi Tony,
We have a number of clients who are looking at collaboration/document
management type solutions to help them reduce costs and improve =
productivity
etc..(most are small construction/civil e...
Re: FN-FORUM: Linux/Opensource alternative to Sharepoint
date posted 9th November 2006 11:29
Mark Hutchinson wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm looking for a linux/opensource alternative to MS sharepoint does anyone
> know of anything that may be suitable?
could you describe the features that are most imp...
FN-FORUM: Linux/Opensource alternative to Sharepoint
date posted 9th November 2006 11:17
Hi
I'm looking for a linux/opensource alternative to MS sharepoint does anyone
know of anything that may be suitable?
Thanks in advance.
Mark Hutchinson
Business Development Director
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Re: FN-FORUM: php Time
date posted 9th November 2006 10:26
gmdate("M d Y H:i:s", mktime());
will give you current GMT time.
regards
Ash
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RE: FN-FORUM: php Time
date posted 9th November 2006 10:13
have a look here - http://uk.php.net/manual/en/function.date.php
php.net is probably your best 'first stop' for stuff like this
>
>Hi, just wondering if someone could help me out.
>
>I am convertin...
FN-FORUM: php Time
date posted 9th November 2006 10:04
Hi, just wondering if someone could help me out.
I am converting a site for a guy from ASP to PHP, he has a time feature =
on
the site, which displays the current time (GMT).
Code used is =85.....
RE: Re: FN-FORUM: Wordpress and signup box
date posted 9th November 2006 09:54
Equally as easy, you can edit the sidebar template to include a little form with a single input box. It'll probably take you as long to do yourself as it would take you to find a plugin to do it for...
Re: FN-FORUM: Wordpress and signup box
date posted 9th November 2006 09:38
Chris,
Thanks for that, I am actually looking to have it included in the
sidebar so it appears on everyday, however this is a good alternative if
I can't.
Michelle
--
Michelle Penny
Grounded V...
RE: FN-FORUM: Wordpress and signup box
date posted 9th November 2006 09:30
Wordpress allows you to create 'pages' which you can then do pretty much anything you want with. I guess the signup page is going to be fairly static so you're safe hard-coding it.
see here for an e...
FN-FORUM: Wordpress and signup box
date posted 9th November 2006 09:22
Thanks everyone for their help with my two blog question yesterday,
however now its a new day and new question. The client I'm designing the
site for has a newsletter which people sign up to simply...
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