Post by: Gibdo Master on October 12, 2003, 08:53:01 PM
Post by: Molobert on October 12, 2003, 09:12:17 PM
Sorry I couldn't help
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 12, 2003, 09:32:40 PM
EDIT: Sorry, but I just have no sympathy for people using IE. If you have problems while running the browser, I figure you bring it on yourself.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on October 12, 2003, 10:37:21 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 12, 2003, 10:57:06 PM
Post by: Mario on October 12, 2003, 11:10:34 PM
?!), Firebird is awesome, i get a million popups and crashes with IE, not one with Firebird.
Post by: Shift Key on October 13, 2003, 04:13:47 AM
Either put up with the folder, or look for an alternative. There are numerous other browsers out there which give IE a run for its money, such as Netscape/Mozilla, the standalone Mozilla Firebird, Safari, ummm, those stand out as very high quality browsers to me. Did I miss any?
Post by: nitsu niflheim on October 13, 2003, 08:52:43 AM
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 13, 2003, 08:59:48 AM
My car leaks oil, doesn't go very fast, and people are always robbing it because the locks don't work, but it does everything I want it to. I see no reason to accept this free ferrarri that you are offering me.
It would be too much of a bother to actually drive over there and get it.
Post by: KDR_11k on October 13, 2003, 09:37:55 AM
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 13, 2003, 11:15:02 AM
Post by: Gibdo Master on October 13, 2003, 02:56:29 PM
Because of these problems I started shopping around for something that had the compatibility of IE but also had a good pop up blocker and tabbed browsing. Well I found a nifty little browser called Avant. It's basically the IE browser except it has a pop up blocker and tabbed browser. Although Avant is working great (with the exception of the "Links" problem) I do like Mozilla better but until they can fix the website compatibility issues and the memory problem I won't be using it.
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 13, 2003, 04:28:21 PM
As far as website compatability goes, which sites were you having problems with? I have personally only encountered 2 (one being Windows Update), but I don't surf around a whole lot to be honest. The added features of Firebird more than makes up for the loss of a few sites in my books, and I am a little nervous around sites that only work in IE anyways, as they tend to use "features" of IE that I would rather not use, due to the security risk. I should probably also mention that somebody actually wrote an extension to deal with such sites if you are so inclined.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 13, 2003, 08:14:49 PM
Post by: Shift Key on October 13, 2003, 08:44:46 PM
~ IE is the most used browser. It is widely supported and user-friendly, but this is also a two-edged sword, as there are ways IE 'takes control' of your computer, and the Links problem you suggest is one of them.
~ There are alternatives, which are just as good (or better depending on who you talk to). While these are less user-friendly, just about everything in them is customisible, right down to the source code. They allow the user to have more control over their environment. And these browsers have very good online support (documentation/forums) so there is always help if you have a problem.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 13, 2003, 08:50:14 PM
Edit: What I mean is, don't goddamn post unless you're solving this guy's problem and not trying to switch him to some hippie browser tie-dye shirt magic hug-a-rainbow business
Post by: Shift Key on October 13, 2003, 09:15:34 PM
I wasn't going out of the way to preach to the guy, just simplifying all the views. Pretty much all the stuff I said is fact or common knowlege, and I didn't once say Firebird
Post by: PIAC on October 13, 2003, 09:49:22 PM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 13, 2003, 10:01:15 PM
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users
C:\Documents and Settings\Default User
C:\Documents and Settings\yourusername
Post by: Gibdo Master on October 14, 2003, 10:23:58 AM
I'm using the pain in the ass known as Windows ME S-U-P-E-R. My computers 2 years old now so I am saving my money up and looking around for a new one. Anyway I don't even understand the point of the "Links" folder. It pops up in my favorites for apparently no reason and there is never anything in it. The only thing I know is that it is one of the default folders that is in your Favorites when you first use IE. I figured there would be something in Internet Options to disable it but I couldn't find anything. On the bright side since I last deleted it (when I made this topic) it hasn't shown up again. Maybe this time it's gone for good. Doubt it though.
Post by: nitsu niflheim on October 14, 2003, 10:31:29 AM
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nitsu: Not only are Firebird and Opera more stable than IE, but they are also faster. In Opera, when your posting won't work you just need to press back and your text is still there. That's something I miss in every other browser out there (does firebird do that?).
I can do that with IE. I could try and post and it would come up saying page couldn't be found, I just back up and my text I had just typed would still be there, nothing ever disappeared.
Post by: nitsu niflheim on October 14, 2003, 10:36:48 AM
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Originally posted by: Grey Ninja
nitsu, the thing is that you are using this kind of logic:
My car leaks oil, doesn't go very fast, and people are always robbing it because the locks don't work, but it does everything I want it to. I see no reason to accept this free ferrarri that you are offering me.
I have never had a problem with IE like ya'll are talking about. It doesn't crash on me, it is stable for me, runs pretty fast. I am on dial-up, so speed is meaningless to me really.
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 14, 2003, 02:57:49 PM
Post by: thecubedcanuck on October 14, 2003, 03:16:40 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 14, 2003, 04:08:57 PM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 14, 2003, 06:59:10 PM
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PEOPLE NOT HELPING THE ORIGINAL POSTER IN THIS THREAD NEED TO VACATE IMMEDIATELY I THINK
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WHAT DID I JUST SAY? ARRGHGHHGHH CAN'T YOU SEE I'M TRYING TO MODERATE TH
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don't goddamn post unless you're solving this guy's problem
What is wrong with you guys? I'm seriously going to ban the next off-topic person in this thread.
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On the bright side since I last deleted it (when I made this topic) it hasn't shown up again. Maybe this time it's gone for good. Doubt it though.
How often do you reboot? Maybe you just needed to update the system settings or what have you.
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 14, 2003, 08:08:38 PM
I will continue to do what I do. If you have a problem, ban me. If not, then stand aside and let me do my thing. Because if I am going to have to put up with this from the mods, then I would rather not be here. It's your choice.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 14, 2003, 08:29:22 PM
Edit: I'm not banning you because I hope we can still be internet e-friends <3, but seriously read -> comprehend -> post in that order, especially if it's hilariously irritated admin warnings
hoep u got 10bux
Post by: Gibdo Master on October 15, 2003, 11:18:46 AM
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How often do you reboot? Maybe you just needed to update the system settings or what have you.
I shut my computer down whenever I'm done using it for the day. With ME I really can't leave it on for long periods of time before something causes it to freeze up or crash. Hell, it's pretty normal for me to have to reboot at least once a twice a day. The "Links" folder still hasn't shown back up so I don't know what to think. It figures that when I finally try to get some help after deleting the thing over and over again for 2 years it finally stays gone.
Post by: The Dark Tower on October 15, 2003, 02:08:19 PM
How old is the computer?
Have you updated any parts of the computer?
How's the amount of RAM regarding the processor's acceptible limit?
By the way, I was the one who fixed Knowsnothings computer problem, none of that brother crud, he just does'nt give me credit because none of his aussie buddys like me.
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 15, 2003, 02:27:13 PM
In short, I obey the logical forums rules that everyone must abide by. I don't follow the rules that are made up on the spot, or over-emphasized because of a mod's personal view on the issue. If I were to be banned for my posts in this thread, then I would argue that everyone here who has ever made an off topic post should be banned in the interest of fairness.
Fact of the matter is, I don't think you could justifiably ban me over that. It's true that this is a private server and you can do as you wish. But it's also true that you are held accountable by your readers. Sure banning me wouldn't have much impact overall. But if such actions continued over time?
Anyways, that's my last word on this. I propose that we just drop it now, and try to forget this happened. It's better for all.
Post by: mouse_clicker on October 15, 2003, 02:46:43 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 15, 2003, 02:59:34 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on October 15, 2003, 03:11:40 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 15, 2003, 03:14:02 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on October 15, 2003, 04:34:54 PM
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Post by: Grey Ninja on October 15, 2003, 04:37:44 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 15, 2003, 04:38:57 PM
You set yourself up with a perfect example of Grey's point. I think. I didn't read everything.
Oh, and sorry, S-U-P-E-R.
EDIT: Grey beat me too it, even though he was offline at the time AND typed a longer post. Darn my typing skills (or lack there of).
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 15, 2003, 04:48:51 PM
Don't take it too hard. I have this nice quick reply box, and I am here and browsing the forums in under 5 seconds anyways.
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 15, 2003, 04:51:38 PM
I guess it all comes down to this.....Firebird is teh awesome.
Or you're a faster typer than me.
Or both.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 15, 2003, 04:57:56 PM
Double Ack! This post is off-topic!
(heh, I'm getting 2 second response with IE
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Mouse. Answer me this. If you don't get any picture on your TV when you are trying to play your GameCube, what's the first thing you try? Switching TVs?
1) Mess around with the buttons on the remote
2) Get on knees and pray
3) Kick TV
4) Mess around with inputs
5) Kick TV again
6) TV blows up
7) Realize that the video cable wasn't hooked up
8) Get new TV and entertainment system just for the heck of it
Post by: mouse_clicker on October 15, 2003, 05:33:48 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on October 15, 2003, 07:32:00 PM
I am sick and fucking tired of being stabbed in the back for one day.
Post by: Gibdo Master on October 15, 2003, 07:45:30 PM
Honestly I'm just happy this thing got any replies since usually when I make a topic it goes completely unnoticed.
One more thing. There was just a tad bit of hypocrisy with the whole "don't hijack this thread" thing. I won't name names though.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on October 15, 2003, 08:11:00 PM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 15, 2003, 09:05:54 PM
