Freelancers Forum Messages on Friday November 9th 2007
Re: FN-FORUM: OT: Friday funny, sort of, also kinda scary
date posted 9th November 2007 23:30
> youtube have a lot to answer for... I just received this email from a
> youtube addict. Frightening that he actually believes what he sees on
> there....
As a keen amateur scientist (I actually sta...
RE: FN-FORUM: Virgin Media and email domains
date posted 9th November 2007 22:04
I'm with Virgin Media and I can send email through my outlook using
either my domain smpt or through their outgoing smtp and I don't have to
use any Virgin username or password.
If the NTL one doesn'...
Re: FN-FORUM: 5-7k Xenon projector urgently sought!
date posted 9th November 2007 21:55
Have you tried Northern Light equipment hire?
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FN-FORUM: 5-7k Xenon projector urgently sought!
date posted 9th November 2007 21:32
Hello - I'm looking to hire one for projections against buildings next
Wednesday night, we had one arranged and it's fallen through. Can anyone
help?
In hope
Jo...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 19:12
On 9 Nov 2007, at 10:45 am, Jon Hughes wrote:
> Morning all,
>
> I find myself in a bit of a pickle today and would like your thoughts.
Frankly you have answered your own question - you need to mov...
Re: FN-FORUM: Javascript Image Rollover
date posted 9th November 2007 18:58
I have a onmouseover/onmouseout javascript that works in all new browsers
and also works in IE6, unfortunately it is at work so cant get to it now.
But there is also a css only version which uses li...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT: Friday funny, sort of, also kinda scary
date posted 9th November 2007 18:31
To quote from the film "Natural Born Killers"
"Alright, cut, cut. This is a f'kin joke, right?"
PuntersPower wrote:
> I was beginning to think it was everyday fun day on the forum!
>
> Check this...
Re: FN-FORUM: Os x dvd burner problems ...
date posted 9th November 2007 18:14
I think that if you burn discs with OSX it will only be read by macs,
if you use Toast, there is an option to make the discs compatible
with PC.
Nicolas Borda
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020748213...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle - now a mellow chutney
date posted 9th November 2007 18:11
On 9/11/07 18:54, "Laura Stadler" [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> Go and grab yourself a beer! For goodness sakes - it's Friday - you
> deserve one!
Sounds like he already had some last night, mind you t...
RE: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle - now a mellow chutney
date posted 9th November 2007 18:03
Tee hee! I always think it's better to pull yourself away, take a
couple of deep breaths and breathe! Get yourself away from your desk or
the the situation in hand for a half hour or so...then think...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT: Friday funny, sort of, also kinda scary
date posted 9th November 2007 17:47
Simple and to the point..i like it
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Re: FN-FORUM: OT: Friday funny, sort of, also kinda scary
date posted 9th November 2007 17:35
> Check this dude out!
> Harry Jones web designer extraodinaire
>
> http://www.harryjones.co.uk/
I especially like http://www.formuladigital.co.uk/
Minimalist :)
Anthony
--
www.fonant.com - Qualit...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 17:33
On Friday 09 November 2007 16:17:12 Adam Reynolds wrote:
> issue). You don't have to say goodbye and it is better for him to choose
> to find somebody else rather than telling him to f*ck off. Don't...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT: Friday funny, sort of, also kinda scary
date posted 9th November 2007 17:30
That you tube thing just makes me laugh, especially the guy drinking from
the cup hes just shoved around the back of the exhaust.
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RE: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle - now a mellow chutney
date posted 9th November 2007 17:24
Thank you one and all for your superb responses - yet again, the forum
has proved itself invaluable.
I'm particularly favouring the diplomatic dumping or the heinous
increase of my costs (which wou...
Re: FN-FORUM: OT: Friday funny, sort of, also kinda scary
date posted 9th November 2007 17:21
I was beginning to think it was everyday fun day on the forum!
Check this dude out!
Harry Jones web designer extraodinaire
http://www.harryjones.co.uk/
> youtube have a lot to answer for... I ju...
FN-FORUM: OT: Friday funny, sort of, also kinda scary
date posted 9th November 2007 16:48
youtube have a lot to answer for... I just received this email from a
youtube addict. Frightening that he actually believes what he sees on
there....
RE: water for fuel
Look at this David. With oil...
RE: FN-FORUM: VirginMedia and email domains
date posted 9th November 2007 16:46
BT do let you do this, it's how I send email using 3 different domains.
However, you have to tell them first. Once they know you own the domains
they're happy. I just can't believe Virgin don't do th...
Re: FN-FORUM: Javascript Image Rollover
date posted 9th November 2007 15:55
I was using 2 images but I think I may try your method.
Thanks.
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Re: FN-FORUM: VirginMedia and email domains
date posted 9th November 2007 15:45
It's fairly common for smtp servers to refuse to forward mail for other
domains as an antispam measure.
As a rule of thumb, if the server doesn't require authentication, then
it's unlikely to forwar...
Re: FN-FORUM: VirginMedia and email domains
date posted 9th November 2007 15:44
I've had experience with other ISPs, but not with Virgin (or previous
incumbents for that matter).
In the end, I moved the domains to Net Hosted - www.nethosted.net, as they
allow POP and SMTP with p...
Re: FN-FORUM: Javascript Image Rollover
date posted 9th November 2007 15:43
Are you using 2 different images or 1 image?
I use mouseover extensivly in some of my sites and tend to create a single
graphic in 2 parts. The upper part is the normal image, the second part
is the...
RE: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 15:34
Yes, I think we all had instances where we start feeling like we want
pull our client's hair out!
Try charging him an additional fee if he wants something at the last
minute plus charge him addition...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 15:24
Jon Hughes wrote:
> But, has anyone else had to dump a client? I'd rather compose an email
> than speak to him on the phone (it's like talking to a remedial brick
> wall) but is that a bit weak? I...
Re: FN-FORUM: Javascript Image Rollover
date posted 9th November 2007 15:23
I have found out that it is a bug in the multiple IE's
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RE: FN-FORUM: VirginMedia and email domains
date posted 9th November 2007 15:23
I've been using NTL (virgin media) for years and I've always been able to
send emails using my own domain.
Try setting outgoing mailserver to smtp.ntlworld.com
Alan
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Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 15:17
> So my plight is, do I tell this client where to go or suffer his
> mind-numbingly stupid behaviour for ever and always?
in 6 years of freelancing i've been lucky to have only had 2 nightmare
clien...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 15:10
Re to dump or not to dump that is the question...
I would send him an email or letter stating your concerns and that it is not
possible to continue working that way. Then state the terms on which yo...
Re: FN-FORUM: VirginMedia and email domains
date posted 9th November 2007 15:07
In my experience with BT even they don't let you do this in general.
Your best bet is to send the email from Outlook with the "Outgoing =20
Server" set to use the VirginMedia username/password and SM...
RE: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 14:56
Hey Jon i think personally if he is a hassle to you and a risk at damaging
connections you have with good printers then i would let him go and refuse
to do any work for this client as their behaviour...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice on DRM needed
date posted 9th November 2007 14:41
Oh brill. Thanks Martin.
Regards,
Vicki
Martin Wheatley wrote:
>
> Just saw this on the register:
>
> Music DRM 'dead by next summer'
>
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/08/drm_free_music_sales...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 14:40
Hi Jon,
I would suggest that you drop the client by politely explaining that
you have now taken on more clients who require a greater committment
which leaves no time to continue working on the p...
Re: FN-FORUM: Javascript Image Rollover
date posted 9th November 2007 14:39
If memory serves, IE6 doesn't support the :hover pseudo-element on =20
anything except s.
Quoting Rob Owen [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a menu that uses a Javascript image rollover.
>
> Eac...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 14:33
Well, I'd rather have your client than the one who's just stiffed me =20
on two month's work. I'd put lots of rude words here, but well, best =20
not.
As for this client of yours, I'd say get rid. It...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 14:32
If you have enough clients that you don't absolutely need this one,
the solution seems obvious .. dump him.
Alternatively, just increase your rates for this one client to a point
where the financial...
RE: FN-FORUM: Batch process digital photo alterations
date posted 9th November 2007 14:06
Picassa 2
or
Microsoft office picture manager
Pam Gould
Gouldsmiths - Freelance web designer
www.gouldsmiths.co.uk
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Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 14:02
I haven't had to cross that bridge, yet, thankfully.
But that is something I'd always do in writing, if only because it's more
official.
Ric
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>
> Morning al...
FN-FORUM: VirginMedia and email domains
date posted 9th November 2007 13:43
Hi,
I've a client that can't send email from Outlook using VirginMedia as their
ISP using their own domain name. Virgin reckon they don't allow the addition
of domains to their email relay. Even BT a...
Re: FN-FORUM: Batch process digital photo alterations
date posted 9th November 2007 13:36
Imagemagik is a great tool for processing lots of images via
scripting, it doesnt have a ui to do what you are asking, but it isn't
difficult to write tools on top of it.
http://www.imagemagick.org/...
RE: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 13:32
Could you pass him on to someone who 'would be more suitable to his needs'.=
That way you can retain a level of professionalism and customer service an=
d not risk having your reputation tarnished?...
Re: FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 13:28
If it was me I'd dump him, I'm sure he causes you more stress than it's
worth, clients who suddenly announce deadlines on you are not worth
working with, I try to plan my work in blocks for clients,...
RE: FN-FORUM: Batch process digital photo alterations
date posted 9th November 2007 13:24
Photoshop, batch process and use "Auto Levels"
HTH
Craig
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I'm working with a digital photo printing site the offers a service to
"correct" the digital prints for things l...
Re: FN-FORUM: Os x dvd burner problems ...
date posted 9th November 2007 12:07
ive had probs with my g5 of late. pcs wont read discs burned on it
yet macs will. very odd.
not sure why. im half tempted to reinstall the os. that might cure it
im told.
hth
Cy
On 8 Nov 2007...
FN-FORUM: Javascript Image Rollover
date posted 9th November 2007 10:58
Hi,
I have a menu that uses a Javascript image rollover.
Each menu item has a small image (10px by 10px) in front of it.
When you move your mouse over the menu item it changes the image to a
diffe...
Re: FN-FORUM: Advice on DRM needed
date posted 9th November 2007 10:03
Just saw this on the register:
Music DRM 'dead by next summer'
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/08/drm_free_music_sales_up/
On 06/11/2007 23:00, Leon stacey wrote:
>
> NP Vicky.
> On 6 Nov 200...
FN-FORUM: Angry Pickle
date posted 9th November 2007 09:51
Morning all,
I find myself in a bit of a pickle today and would like your thoughts.
One of my clients is beginning to make me supremely angry. He
perpetually haggles on costs, always complains of...
FN-FORUM: Batch process digital photo alterations
date posted 9th November 2007 08:18
I'm working with a digital photo printing site the offers a service to
"correct" the digital prints for things like underexposure etc to make the
resulting print better. Currently he does this by hand...
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