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  Topic: Technology that refuses to die
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 146
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PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:08 am   Subject: Technology that refuses to die
CRT monitors. I have several friends who still use them.

Unix-based OS. They're getting better, but still needlessly complicated with limited functionality due to preferential software developmen ...
  Topic: Technology that refuses to die
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 146
Views: 5775

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:50 am   Subject: Technology that refuses to die
Cigarette lighters in car dashboards. How many people actually use them to light cigarettes with nowadays?

More than one person has mentioned shoelaces.

Mechanical timers have disappeared from w ...
  Topic: My old audio-cdr's are starting to sound like vinyl records
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 17
Views: 1095

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:15 pm   Subject: My old audio-cdr's are starting to sound like vinyl records
Crackling could be drop-outs due to damaged data.

Background hiss cannot possibly be due to damage to the CD-R and the cause is something else.
Sunburn? Dust?

Consistent background hiss - are y ...
  Topic: Does anybody here do good web design?
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 5
Views: 606

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:24 pm   Subject: Does anybody here do good web design?
I have a friend who owns nattynerd.com. I believe he has a day job, but he will get the job done without dinking around on his off hours.
  Topic: My old audio-cdr's are starting to sound like vinyl records
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 17
Views: 1095

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:21 pm   Subject: My old audio-cdr's are starting to sound like vinyl records
Crackling could be drop-outs due to damaged data.

Background hiss cannot possibly be due to damage to the CD-R and the cause is something else.
  Topic: Eligible Odd-Bods! - The Premier Aspergian Singles List
MyFutureSelfnMe

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Views: 692900

PostForum: Love and Dating   Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:14 am   Subject: Eligible Odd-Bods! - The Premier Aspergian Singles List
200+ pages of single aspies

Has anyone made ANY connections?

Yes, I have a few times, so it's not completely hopeless. Smile In my case, nothing has worked out long-term, but sometimes short-liv ...
  Topic: Java Security Issues!
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 19
Views: 2157

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:28 am   Subject: Java Security Issues!
i like java and its a shame it has to be like this. I love how you can write a program in java and it can run on almost any computer. unlike C++ you have to compile the program for each Operating Syst ...
  Topic: What web browser do you use?
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 30
Views: 2442

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:16 am   Subject: What web browser do you use?
I alternate between Google Chrome and Firefox, depending on the task at hand. If it's watching videos and needing lots of stability, I choose Firefox. If it's for WrongPlanet or just quick browsing, t ...
  Topic: What web browser do you use?
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 30
Views: 2442

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:57 am   Subject: What web browser do you use?
they need to make a version of chrome which runs on cheap/old puters. not all of us can afford spanking shiny new puters.

Ok princess.
  Topic: What web browser do you use?
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 30
Views: 2442

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:21 am   Subject: What web browser do you use?
The only advantage Firefox currently really has over Chrome is in memory usage and I don't know how long that will remain true. Chrome is measurably faster in virtually every way and in my testing has ...
  Topic: When did you become interested in dating?
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 26
Views: 1338

PostForum: Love and Dating   Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:50 pm   Subject: Re: When did you become interested in dating?
My ds(13) has shown no interest in dating. He says girls travel in packs and are full of drama. There have been a few girls who have been flirty with him but he could care less. I know 13 is youn ...
  Topic: When did you become interested in dating?
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 26
Views: 1338

PostForum: Love and Dating   Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:49 pm   Subject: When did you become interested in dating?
Dating? Not sure. I remember when I wanted to put my penis in a girl.
  Topic: In need of assistance (NT man, undiagnosed AS woman)
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 20
Views: 1314

PostForum: Love and Dating   Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:22 am   Subject: In need of assistance (NT man, undiagnosed AS woman)
You are not in a relationship. I don't know what you think it is, but it's not.
  Topic: Is C only for systems, or is it good for general purpose?
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 10
Views: 474

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:46 pm   Subject: Is C only for systems, or is it good for general purpose?
Learn C first, then learn C++. C++ is still in common use for app development, and will likely have a niche for a long time as the "higher performance" language.
  Topic: Graphic cards and super computing
MyFutureSelfnMe

Replies: 5
Views: 660

PostForum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology   Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:59 am   Subject: Graphic cards and super computing
Not until nVidia released a GPU. From there, it's blatantly obvious how powerful they are for performing the same algorithm on massively multiple data. I'm sure this was realized before the design eve ...
 
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