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by thelaptopkiller
Fri 07 Oct 2011, 20:17
Forum: Video
Topic: My new radeon hd4650 AGP doesn't want to work
Replies: 4
Views: 3487

Re: My new radeon hd4650 AGP doesn't want to work

First I noticed that it wasn't a very snug seat, and that I could pull it out wayy too easily. Then, when I turned the computer on, I got...nothing. Nada The computer didn't go through the POST checks nor load the BIOS no matter how long I waited. After checking my power supply and learning that it...
by thelaptopkiller
Thu 06 Oct 2011, 18:55
Forum: Video
Topic: My new radeon hd4650 AGP doesn't want to work
Replies: 4
Views: 3487

My new radeon hd4650 AGP doesn't want to work

First I noticed that it wasn't a very snug seat, and that I could pull it out wayy too easily. Then, when I turned the computer on, I got...nothing. Nada The computer didn't go through the POST checks nor load the BIOS no matter how long I waited. After checking my power supply and learning that it ...
by thelaptopkiller
Sun 20 Mar 2011, 13:54
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: What computer did my Abit VA-10 come from?
Replies: 1
Views: 403

What computer did my Abit VA-10 come from?

So recently I've gotten curous about where exactly this motherboard came from(I think it might be a gateway) I was wondering if anyone could find anymore info on it then I could.

I'm talking about my abit VA-10

Thanks for any help given
by thelaptopkiller
Thu 27 Jan 2011, 01:59
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: My vacation...or not
Replies: 0
Views: 324

My vacation...or not

So I'm headin' to florida for a vacation...well almost. Since I have all this newfound free time(and a puppy 5.1 install on a USB HD) I have decided to restart my work on a little custom remaster for those prying types: a puplet that is designed to make it as easy as posible to see what ever is on a...
by thelaptopkiller
Mon 20 Dec 2010, 15:46
Forum: Programming
Topic: How to update weather script every hour?
Replies: 11
Views: 5837

Well I'm a little rusty on my BASH(working on c++ now) but I think the best way would be sleep 3600 Now I can't remember wether sleep does miliseconds or not(sleep does in c++) but that should work if it does seconds or you could always do sleep 60m (I think) or sleep 1h (again I think I haven't don...
by thelaptopkiller
Fri 10 Dec 2010, 22:50
Forum: Programming
Topic: A little C++ app
Replies: 2
Views: 1887

And THAT is why I love puppy!

bash is so much easier than C++ for sure
no chance of blowing off my foot with one letter :roll:

I can't get playsound() to play for over 20 seconds though, what's with that?

if only roblox would work in wine... :(



TLK
by thelaptopkiller
Fri 03 Dec 2010, 18:51
Forum: Programming
Topic: A little C++ app
Replies: 2
Views: 1887

A little C++ app

So I have been working on a (not so)simple little program for a few days and wanted to post it here. It is a little timer app for a online MMOG game called Roblox. I let some kids use my computer and don't want them to stay on for 2 hours playing it. (Don't ask why I do it) So far it is window$ only...
by thelaptopkiller
Thu 21 Oct 2010, 22:02
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: What happened to bugman?
Replies: 161
Views: 16520

*Trumpet blaring* And now..... The full history of the internet! From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet [quote]The USSR's launch of Sputnik spurred the United States to create the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA or DARPA) in February 1958 to regain a technological lead.[2][3] ARPA create...
by thelaptopkiller
Fri 10 Sep 2010, 12:03
Forum: Beginners Help ( Start Here)
Topic: Does Blinky show real transfer? (Solved)
Replies: 12
Views: 4275

well I think blinky gets it's information from ifconfig no?

Then those bytes must be from the dhcp system when it's getting your address.

And if there are anymore after you first set up wifi then its some external program.



My two cents on the matter
by thelaptopkiller
Sun 15 Aug 2010, 19:54
Forum: Programming
Topic: Rebuilding expr
Replies: 6
Views: 3489

I tried the new code and the program crashed. You see as puppy linux dislikes my wifi card I'm stuck with good(much better then win 7) old win XP. So when I run it window$ screams ERROR! ERROR! in my face. Now I'm stuck with finding a way to make it window$ friendly. Heres my new code: #include <ios...
by thelaptopkiller
Sat 14 Aug 2010, 17:02
Forum: Programming
Topic: Rebuilding expr
Replies: 6
Views: 3489

Rebuilding expr

I'm working on learning C++. As my first real test I wanted to build a better expr. But it doesn't seem to do any adding or print the answer. Here is the code: #include <iostream> #include <cstdlib> using namespace std; int main(int argc, char* argv[]) { int proarg; float fltAnswer; if ( argc != 4 )...
by thelaptopkiller
Fri 23 Jul 2010, 12:53
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Having fun with Micro$oft's dinky $mallBa$ic
Replies: 6
Views: 1063

No because they are compiled when I first test them. That is why they need the .net frame 3.5 'cuze it's all .net 3.5 code have the framework you can run the program(s) From the readme included with the Explorer.exe hack This program NEEDS the .net framework 3.5 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...
by thelaptopkiller
Thu 22 Jul 2010, 20:52
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Having fun with Micro$oft's dinky $mallBa$ic
Replies: 6
Views: 1063

Having fun with Micro$oft's dinky $mallBa$ic

I have been messing around with Micro$soft's stupid $mallBasic. The Small Basic language consists of just 14 keywords. Here is what I got with it. A small program that every second changes the wallpaper :lol: I named it "Explorer.exe", the exact name if the windows gui :shock: Readme and c...
by thelaptopkiller
Mon 05 Jul 2010, 19:12
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: ATX Power supply question
Replies: 44
Views: 4879

You are going up against a dead PSU (I bet it was killed by a power spike, the same thing that killed one of my better PC's PSU oh so long ago...) If the pc does not have the 12v power line the processer will not work. Trust me, I lost a good pc because I didn't know that. I had replaced the PSU but...
by thelaptopkiller
Sat 03 Jul 2010, 21:28
Forum: Puppy Derivatives
Topic: My first pupplet attempt - Scorpion
Replies: 5
Views: 7441

Nice scorpion, do you mind sharing the wallpaper?
(Man I would LOVE to have one of those as a pet)

Nice puplet, I like it...
by thelaptopkiller
Sun 20 Jun 2010, 13:36
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Top scientists show us their wish lists for the future.
Replies: 13
Views: 1559

I Want this! 8) Light Armor Motorcycle CYCLE MODE Length: 2.1m (6.9ft) Height: 1.1m (3.6ft) Width: 0.5m (1.6ft) Max speed: 200kph (124mph) ARMOR MODE Height: 2.1m (6.9ft) Breadth: 1.0m (3.3ft) Depth: 1.6m (5.2ft) Max flight speed: 60 kph (assuming 85 kg pilot) Max walking speed: Approx. 25% greater ...
by thelaptopkiller
Sun 20 Jun 2010, 13:30
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Man these mechs are cool!
Replies: 6
Views: 1237

They use a clever system They first stick a small seed from the flower of life in a very small tank. Thenk they compress the seed. The seed's will to live is so strong that the seed starts to create massive amounts of energy. to stop the plant from exploding the tank(canister) we steal that energy f...
by thelaptopkiller
Sun 20 Jun 2010, 13:02
Forum: Cutting edge
Topic: How do I find out what my graphics card is?
Replies: 2
Views: 2461

How do I find out what my graphics card is?

I have a hp pavilion 753n that is using the internal graphics unit.
I need to know what that unit is so I can get the drivers for it.

Please help
by thelaptopkiller
Wed 09 Jun 2010, 20:37
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Man these mechs are cool!
Replies: 6
Views: 1237

Man these mechs are cool!

Get ready for one looonnnnggg post 8) Destroid Defender Also known as: Raidar X Air Defense Destroid http://www.robotech.com/images/content/MEC_13_1_3423.jpg Designation: ADR-04-Mk X Crew: 1 pilot. Weight: 21.7 tons (dry), 27.1 tons (loaded) Height: 10.8m Breadth: 8.6m Depth: 4.3m Max walking speed:...
by thelaptopkiller
Tue 08 Jun 2010, 23:46
Forum: Truly off-topic conversations
Topic: Breaking News Hitler found alive in U.S.A.
Replies: 54
Views: 6453

Sorry guys, I got out of hand too fast.
I guess more lurking is in order :(