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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
BOB_THE_BARTENDER!!!


Lots of good wishes!!!!

[hello] [beer] [crowdhappy] [wavey]

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How 'bout that!  Quite exciting!!  :)

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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Free Anti-Virus
« on: March 04, 2004, 05:48:11 AM »
Information from www.wpuniverse.com

A few people hated McAfee and gave examples of it messing up their systems.  I've never had a problem with it and someone else indicated that he had had no problems.  I remember some others reporting bad things about Norton.

The free one they were talking about is AVG
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

Then someone else mentioned one called Avast and said that AVG can be programmed to check for updates once a day, but Avast checks constantly when connected and has a friendly user interface.  Also, apparently AVG was undecided about remaining free (this was last May).  As you can see from the above, they do still have a free version.  The link for Avast is:  http://www.avast.com/

Then someone else posted:

I have used both Avast and AVG on WinXP Home Edition. Avast was more finicky so I hope AVG doesn't drop it's free edition. A 3rd alternative for free home use is AntiVir available at http://www.free-av.com/

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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Re:OT/Norton AntiVirus 2004
« on: March 03, 2004, 09:13:40 AM »
If at all possible I always try to find the "free" downloads!  I recently got Spybot and I have the free basic version of the ZoneAlarm firewall.   As I mentioned, some people on the WordPerfect forum mentioned a free anti-virus that they thought was good.  I forget what it is - if I remember I'll try to look it up the next time.  As far as I know, both Norton and McAfee require a purchase.

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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Re:OT/Norton AntiVirus 2004
« on: March 01, 2004, 09:35:48 AM »
I had always heard that one shouldn't have more than one anti-virus program on the computer.  It's a shame you had to learn that the hard way.


You shouldn't have to pay for antivirus software.

 :)

That would be nice - but it's not true, Vlad.  I don't know how Dell does it, but Gateway provided 3 months of the Norton.  During that period one gets the free updates, but when it expires, you have to buy that program or another.

The McAfee I have now is a year's subscription during which time the updates are free, but one does have to purchase the subscription.

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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Re:OT/Norton AntiVirus 2004
« on: March 01, 2004, 05:00:08 AM »
I don't know much about it.  I know that on the WordPerfect forum I use, a number of people have bad things to say about both Norton and McAfee.  I think there was a free one someone recommended.

I have McAfee - the VirusScan Online where one has a subscription and gets automatic updates when they come out.  Norton came on my current computer, so I had that for 3 months.  I've been satisfied with both.

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Current Talk '04 I / Re:Humor on Dark Shadows
« on: February 29, 2004, 09:33:00 AM »
I like realizing stuff like this because now when I watch 1897 the next time, it will be like watching with a different set of eyes. I'll be thinking, "Hey, that Liz's and Roger's father." I should be embarrassed, but I'm a silver lining kind of guy. ;)

I often like watching things a 2nd or 3rd time, particularly mysteries.  It's fun to see all the clues and developments once one knows what's really happening.  While there's nothing mysterious about this, it certainly provides a different perspective.  I always wonder when watching Jamison, trying to picture him as their father.  I always assumed their father would be rather stiff and unyielding, but watching the young Jamison, I can't picture him growing up like that.

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Current Talk '04 I / Re:Humor on Dark Shadows
« on: February 29, 2004, 05:09:36 AM »
It never occured to me until now, is Jamison of 1897 Liz's and Roger's father?

Yes, Dom - that's the family tree!  Haven't you ever noticed any of the postings about Laura - since it's the same Laura, Roger married his own grandmother!!

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Current Talk '04 I / Re:Humor on Dark Shadows
« on: February 28, 2004, 08:49:06 AM »
The early (RT) Flora Collins was often humorous.  As the story progressed, she became caught up in the tragedies occurring, and became a more "normal" character, but in the first part of the story she was so much fun.  I'm sure there were a number of specifically humorous lines, but I can't recall anything at the moment.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '04 I / Re:Happy Birthday LdyAnne!
« on: February 28, 2004, 08:32:44 AM »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
LdyAnne


Hope it was fantastic!!

[crowdhappy] [beer] [82e4] [hello]

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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Re:Smiley Codes
« on: February 23, 2004, 08:51:44 AM »
[92c5]
Flowers

[82e4]
musicians

I had to give it a try - thank you!


P.S.  I mentioned once before that sometimes the figures don't move.  Right now, my one musician is playing, but all the things on both yours and mine are still (at least before I posted this - it's possible they'll be moving once I've posted this addition!).

P.P.S.  I knew it!  They're all moving now!!

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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Smiley Codes
« on: February 23, 2004, 05:21:05 AM »
When I was having the problem getting the additional smileys in Netscape, I copied the codes for a few of the ones I thought I'd want to use into WordPerfect, so I can get to them easily if I want them.

The other night I wanted to use "my musicians" but I found that the code for that and the flowers don't "translate" - but the code for the one musician does.

I'll insert all three here - presumably the one will become the picture and the others will just show up as the code.

[6283]
one musician

[92c5]
Flowers

[82e4]
musicians

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Calendar Events / Announcements '04 I / Re:Perankh
« on: February 22, 2004, 05:23:22 AM »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PERANKH

Congrats on getting to 21!!!!


Hope you had a great day!!

[crowdhappy] [beer] [hello]

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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Re:Are We Down?
« on: February 21, 2004, 08:24:12 AM »
A couple of nights ago I experienced a B-I-G  slowdown.  I finally opened a 2nd Netscape window and then IE.  I'd click on a different topic in each one, so that the other two could be loading while I was reading one.  It was still v-e-r-y slow!!

Since then, though, all has been fine.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '04 I / Re:Happy Birthday Pig28let
« on: February 21, 2004, 08:20:14 AM »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Pig28let!!!


Hope you had a great day!!

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