Recent content by SamuraiSludge

I prefer GNOME, but only the Dropline GNOME variation. Dropline makes using GNOME a much more fulfilling and enjoyable experience for me in Linux. After using nothing but Dropline for a full week, I began to notice all the little things I originally hated about KDE3. When not using Dropline...

The program to modify Windows into an OSX-ish feel is called Y'z Dock. Unfourtunately Apple decided to force the developer (a Japanese guy) to cease and desist development of Y'z. But there is a now a program called Object Dock that does the same thing as Y'z, but better. Of course, the company...

If it was me building a Media Center box, I would go with the OEM Sapphire Radeon 9000 128MB for $70 at NewEgg. It fully supports DVI-out, TV-out, and S-Video, which is nice just in case you decide to move the Shuttle around to other televisions. The card itself isn't too hot either, using...

Creative/3Dfx Voodoo2 12MB PCI - 11 months, no problems, thrown away 3Dfx Voodoo3 3000 AGP - 22 months, no problems, retired 3Dfx Voodoo5 5500 AGP - 18 months, no problems, retired Leadtek GeForce3 Ti200 64MB - 18 months, no problems, retired Sapphire Radeon 9800 PRO - 3 days, no problems...

What a coincedence...I just replaced my GF3 Ti200 with a Radeon 9800 PRO today, and I went the re-format/fresh install routine, which IMHO is the best way to go to get of those pesky Detonator drivers. ;) However... Buck_Naked, since you said you don't have the time yet to do a fresh install...

I prefer the 9.0a redist over the vanilla 9.0 one. ;) DirectX 9.0a Redist

No, there isn't. Windows 2000 always has a 60-90 delay so it can load up all it's drivers, services, and tasks at start-up. In fact, XP did the very same thing up until recently when a patch was released to decrease load-up time (for some as as 2 minutes). So the truth is, there is NO problem...

Too bad there isn't a Linux book for dumb geeks. ;) Seriously though, these are the Linux books that have saved my ass more than a few times: -For Beginners- O' Reilly "Running Linux - 4th Edition" O' Reilly "Linux In a Nutshell - 3rd Edition" Sobell's "A Practical Guide To Linux" (an oldie...

If you're looking for the best Deathmatch experience ( i.e NOT BF1942 ;) ) try Quake III coupled with the Rocket Arena mod. IMHO it's as good as Deathmatching can get. :D

As a 3D card, the Parhelia sucks badly compared the the 9700/GF4/GFFX. But if you're seriously into 2D Editing using multiple monitors, then the Parhelia rocks. So in conclusion: Parhelia + 3D Games/Applications = BAD! :disgust: Parhelia + Multi-Monitor 2D Editing = GOOD! :) Parhelia +...

That's for sure. My father uses the Parhelia purely for professional-class 2D imaging work on 2 CRTs and through Composite TV-OUT. Now I admit I was pretty skeptical when he told me he bought the Parhelia. But, after seeing and using the Parhelia in my dad's PC, I'm pretty impressed with it...

I'm definitely picking it up. I bought Tribes 2 when it was originally released, but due to incompatibilites with my old Voodoo5 (and a lot of nasty bugs), I returned it. But now with all the bug fixes, patched extras, and new mods, it should be enjoyable giving T2 another try. The $10 price...

It's already been confirmed by both Bungie and MS that Halo 2 will never be released for the PC.

HappyPuppy is right. It's not STMP but SMTP. And your line probably should read as follows: SMTP.Prodigy.net

Rick67: Go into your Windows/System Driectory and click on DXDiag. Then Click on "More Help" tab on the far right. Then click on the "Override" Tab. You will see a space that says "Override Value" Enter the Refresh Rate you want to use. This new Refresh Rate will be used under all resolutions...