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    Numlock disabled completely on imac

    So I'm working on an imac which seems to be struggling quite seriously with the numlock key. For whatever reason, it will not enable numlock resulting in the number pad not functioning. Furthermore, I've noticed that it makes the numlock key function like a tab button, moving my cursor from a...
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    Original Networking Support thread for the unemployed

    "can mod please keep this stickied on top?" Ditto!
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    Why do they ask for objections during a wedding ceremony?

    Probably cause in ye olden days marriage ceremonies were a legally binding contract and thus you must allow for the declaration to be opposed before being accepted fully? (Like patents are given a time of opposition before being accepted legally. Unlike today where most of the legally binding...
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    Any such thing? - Distributed Computing where they pay you...

    Yes, several companies are in fact doing this. One is United Devices. Another used to be Entropia (not sure if they still are doing it.) And then there are a plethora of DC/Grid based software out there that can do DC using in house computers. (Read Sun One Grid Engine for job based stuff...
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    Car RamRod. you get it?

    "Ya... just give me a litre of cola." "wha, what... why?" (After Ursula shoves the ice cone against him) "who wants a moustache ride!?"
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    Anyone go to Santa Clara University?

    Its a good school. A pretty penny, but nonetheless a good school. It also has an especially good reputation in the bay area. However, i'd say, if you can get into Berkeley, go there for sure. -M.T.O
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    um... tell him to stop... UPDATED!!! :P

    Welcome... dez... I mean Caitlion... you're well on your way :P -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i dont get it. ---------------------- Dez= Dezign = HappyKitten or kitty something to that nature. Look up previous threads. :) -M.T.O
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    does anybody here like deathcab for cutie?

    Postal Service is great. Have you heard the cover of "such great heights" by Iron and wine? Its an acoustic version. Pretty neat stuff. However, I must say, I am the fan of Mc Frontalot. -M.T.O
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    Sony's Customer Service just flat out SUCKS!

    I certainly agree that there has to be a limit. And usually, this limit is the warranty of a product. My monitor has a warranty thats good for one year. Its been only a few months since i purchased it. I wouldn't be upset or expect free shipping etc if the product was out of warranty, but if...
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    Sony's Customer Service just flat out SUCKS!

    When my laptop needed repair under warranty, ibm paid for overnight shipping both ways. They also paid for the repair. Ibm went out of its way to make sure its customer was happy with both their product and their service. That was a good experience that positively influenced me to buy two more...
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    Sony's Customer Service just flat out SUCKS!

    A good man! Thank you very much for your actions on my behalf. I really do appreciate it. Sounds quite promising. I was just going to head out to BB (and ya i guess it is San Carlos. Trixy BB Hobitts) and ask them that information myself. :) Thank you very much once again. :) -M.T.O
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    Sony's Customer Service just flat out SUCKS!

    No i've not attended an MBA yet. However, i've spoken with many mba professors, alumni, students, and attended a very business oriented school. I've also spent the better half of the past three years looking at schools for an MBA. I'm willing to concede that certainly the environment within...
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    Sony's Customer Service just flat out SUCKS!

    And the premise of my argument is very simple yet illustrates a truth. If Sony's monitor did not become defective, i would not have to incur the charges of shipping or any other inconvenience. Therefore, it is Sony's duty to pick up the ball where it was dropped; with their product. To make me...
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    Sony's Customer Service just flat out SUCKS!

    I'd put the monitor back in the box and take it to best buy, but they would just tell me to deal with Sony myself. Your example is not valid as the problem isn't with the retail outlet, but with the manufacturer of the product. If you insist on sticking to the same concept, are you saying I...
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    Sony's Customer Service just flat out SUCKS!

    I bought it at Best buy in Redwood City. I didn't however purchase the extended service plan (Best Buys extra warranty) which would of cost around another $100. So I did buy it at a brick and mortar. :)