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  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    edited December 1969

    Morning. Hot here today under a big bright blue sky :)

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,262
    edited December 1969

    tjohn said:
    Another Very Silly Render.

    Roos are good kickboxers!

    Dana

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,262
    edited December 1969

    We had a high of 48 F here today. Right now it's 45.

    Dana

  • frank0314frank0314 Posts: 14,287
    edited December 1969

    47 and rain atm. Turning to snow in the morning

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,225
    edited December 1969

    wendy♥catz said:
    I think I got the bugger
    my scans show nothing, no popups etc
    so hope it is ok

    ...excellent,

    Sounded like some kind of Adware with popups occurring.


    This has me nervous for after April 8th I'm going to have to be more vigilant about security since that is when XP support ends. Can't afford Win7 as well as having to update MS Office (my Office 2K won't run on 7). That's about a 300$ outlay total.

    And I'll have to deal with that terrible restructuring of the Office apps UIs.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,225
    edited December 1969

    DanaTA said:
    Kyoto Kid said:
    ...I think need one of those as well.

    CMS issues
    V4 load issues
    Site operational issues
    Forum operational issues
    Not able to afford upgrading my notebook to Win7 from XP before the April 8th deadline
    Not able to afford (or really care) to update my MS Office to Office 2010
    Not able to afford a UPS for the Workstation.

    No need to upgrade to Office 2010. I reinstalled Office 2007 and it's working fine on my Windows 7 Pro machine, and on the new Windows 8 laptop. In fact, I was having issues with my reminders...it said an object was missing...but there was a Windows update an hour or two ago, and there were security updates for Office 2007, and for some reason, after I started up Outlook again, all my reminders popped up! :-) Of course, I had to go pay two bills because I was a day late on both of them. 8-/

    Dana
    ...I have Office2K which isn't supported by Win7. I'd need Win7Pro (139$ for the OEM) to get XP mode to continue using O-2K it and then that will make my system vulnerable to the same security issues I'd face if I just stuck with XP.

  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 102,640
    edited December 1969

    Does Office 2K actually fail in Windows 7 Or is it just not supported? In any event, if you run XP in a virtual environment you don't need to grant it access to the net, nor do you need to let it run when you aren't using Office. Of course there's also Libre Office or Open Office, depending on the complexity of your files.

  • RezcaRezca Posts: 3,393
    edited December 1969

    Kyoto Kid said:
    DanaTA said:
    Kyoto Kid said:
    ...I think need one of those as well.

    CMS issues
    V4 load issues
    Site operational issues
    Forum operational issues
    Not able to afford upgrading my notebook to Win7 from XP before the April 8th deadline
    Not able to afford (or really care) to update my MS Office to Office 2010
    Not able to afford a UPS for the Workstation.

    No need to upgrade to Office 2010. I reinstalled Office 2007 and it's working fine on my Windows 7 Pro machine, and on the new Windows 8 laptop. In fact, I was having issues with my reminders...it said an object was missing...but there was a Windows update an hour or two ago, and there were security updates for Office 2007, and for some reason, after I started up Outlook again, all my reminders popped up! :-) Of course, I had to go pay two bills because I was a day late on both of them. 8-/

    Dana


    ...I have Office2K which isn't supported by Win7. I'd need Win7Pro (139$ for the OEM) to get XP mode to continue using O-2K it and then that will make my system vulnerable to the same security issues I'd face if I just stuck with XP.

    Can't you just use Open Office though? It can read (And I think write...) Office/Word files and is free. The project's been replaced by something else now though, but I can't recall what it is. I'm still using OpenOffice though. Every bit as good as Office in my opinion.

    Outlook I've replaced with Thunderbird - which is a nice replacement unless you hate (And/or can't use for whatever reason) Mozila products like FireFox.


    @Danta: I've some art, but no 3D stuff. Could post some later I suppose.
    I've always been a bit anti-social IRL. Online I can be quite social when I want to be, but in real life? When faced with real people? Not so much ;P

  • starionwolfstarionwolf Posts: 3,670
    edited December 1969

    Richard Haseltine said:
    Does Office 2K actually fail in Windows 7 Or is it just not supported?

    Good question. I always wondered why Office 2000 isn't compatible with Windows 7. I know the setup programs form Version 6 of Microsoft Visual Studio fail to run unless I edit a configuration script or run the setup in Windows 9x.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,225
    edited December 1969

    Rezca said:
    So much complaining! And casual talking :)


    I've been soooo absent, guess I just haven't had much to say?
    Family memeber showed me this though http://news.monster.com/a/technology/can-an-antisocial-person-get-hired-9a0d53?WT.mc_n=CRM_US_B2C_LC_TWOM_140312_BA


    ...yeah I fall into the "bookish - not socially attuned category".

    When I was in grade school, on the noon hour recess after lunch, I'd go to the local library that was a couple blocks away rather than the playground.

    Give me a workstation and projects to work on and I'm totally fine. Put me at the front desk dealing with people all day or in a management position and I'm an emotional wreck by the end of the day.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,225
    edited December 1969

    Richard Haseltine said:
    Does Office 2K actually fail in Windows 7 Or is it just not supported? In any event, if you run XP in a virtual environment you don't need to grant it access to the net, nor do you need to let it run when you aren't using Office. Of course there's also Libre Office or Open Office, depending on the complexity of your files.

    ...Win7 doesn't support it unless you have Pro with XP mode. In my job search there are a lot of times I need to access say a Word document (like reviewing and uploading resumes when applying for a job), or an Excel Spreadsheet when I'm on line.

    The issue with the open source versions is possible conflicts with the file format, and formatting is important in a resume.

    Word/Excel 2010 create files in .docx and .xlsx format. They can still read and convert the old MS .doc/.xls ones but as to document formats created in other software, I'm not too sure about them. Also A lot of times employers specifically ask for an "MSWord" document or PDF (I only have a PDF reader as I can't afford the full Adobe Acrobat) when posting a resume and cover letter.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,225
    edited December 1969

    ...The Why Does XP Have To Die Complaint Thread?
    ...The I'm Tired Of Windy Days Complaint Thread.
    ...The Socially Un-Attuned Complaint Thread.
    ...The I Really Need A Beer Complaint Thread.

  • kurisu2112kurisu2112 Posts: 198
    edited December 1969

    Have you had a look at cutepdf as it allows you to create PDFs from almost any printable document.
    There is a free version available.

  • starionwolfstarionwolf Posts: 3,670
    edited December 1969

    Kyoto Kid said:
    The issue with the open source versions is possible conflicts with the file format, and formatting is important in a resume.

    I know what you mean.

    An old, open source program crashed when I tried to open a .docx file. It could save a .docx, but it couldn't open it. The new version can open the .docx, but the document lost its formatting when the older program either saved it or the newer program opened it. Online websites accept .docx and .doc formats, but not OpenOffice .odt.

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    edited December 1969

    Frank0314 said:
    47 and rain atm. Turning to snow in the morning

    Can't see any clouds at all :lol:

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  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675
    edited December 1969

    tjohn said:
    Another Very Silly Render.

    ROOOOO :lol:

  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675
    edited December 1969

    iz working! did uninstall ds4. reboot. manually delete ds program folder. fresh install, was able to load up Aiko5 in Carrara. :lol:

    and now it's all on my e:\ drive partition where i wanted it :cheese:

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  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675
    edited December 1969

    ps1borg said:
    Frank0314 said:
    47 and rain atm. Turning to snow in the morning

    Can't see any clouds at all :lol:

    sounds like good beer weather :)

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,262
    edited December 1969

    Kyoto Kid said:
    Richard Haseltine said:
    Does Office 2K actually fail in Windows 7 Or is it just not supported? In any event, if you run XP in a virtual environment you don't need to grant it access to the net, nor do you need to let it run when you aren't using Office. Of course there's also Libre Office or Open Office, depending on the complexity of your files.

    ...Win7 doesn't support it unless you have Pro with XP mode. In my job search there are a lot of times I need to access say a Word document (like reviewing and uploading resumes when applying for a job), or an Excel Spreadsheet when I'm on line.

    The issue with the open source versions is possible conflicts with the file format, and formatting is important in a resume.

    Word/Excel 2010 create files in .docx and .xlsx format. They can still read and convert the old MS .doc/.xls ones but as to document formats created in other software, I'm not too sure about them. Also A lot of times employers specifically ask for an "MSWord" document or PDF (I only have a PDF reader as I can't afford the full Adobe Acrobat) when posting a resume and cover letter.

    My Word will save as... a PDF file. I don't need converters anymore. And it's old. I'm sure the Libre Office has the same feature. And the newest versions probably have compatibility with current MS formats. It wouldn't hurt to check it out, it's free! It would only take up a little of your time.

    Dana

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  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675
    edited March 2014

    West Park Treatment Room Specimen is creepy-rific http://www.daz3d.com/west-park-treatment-room-specimen

    eeeeks

    it's like tvtropes, started with short order cook

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  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    edited December 1969

    Misty Whisky said:
    ps1borg said:
    Frank0314 said:
    47 and rain atm. Turning to snow in the morning

    Can't see any clouds at all :lol:

    sounds like good beer weather :)

    Working up a thirst alright, won't be getting any for another six or seven hours tho gah wasted beach weather tho it is a little windy would be nice drifting around on the bay today and letting the tide carry me home :)

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    edited December 1969

    DanaTA said:
    Kyoto Kid said:
    Richard Haseltine said:
    Does Office 2K actually fail in Windows 7 Or is it just not supported? In any event, if you run XP in a virtual environment you don't need to grant it access to the net, nor do you need to let it run when you aren't using Office. Of course there's also Libre Office or Open Office, depending on the complexity of your files.

    ...Win7 doesn't support it unless you have Pro with XP mode. In my job search there are a lot of times I need to access say a Word document (like reviewing and uploading resumes when applying for a job), or an Excel Spreadsheet when I'm on line.

    The issue with the open source versions is possible conflicts with the file format, and formatting is important in a resume.

    Word/Excel 2010 create files in .docx and .xlsx format. They can still read and convert the old MS .doc/.xls ones but as to document formats created in other software, I'm not too sure about them. Also A lot of times employers specifically ask for an "MSWord" document or PDF (I only have a PDF reader as I can't afford the full Adobe Acrobat) when posting a resume and cover letter.

    My Word will save as... a PDF file. I don't need converters anymore. And it's old. I'm sure the Libre Office has the same feature. And the newest versions probably have compatibility with current MS formats. It wouldn't hurt to check it out, it's free! It would only take up a little of your time.

    Dana

    the standard is ECMA 376 for compatibility :)

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    edited December 1969

    Wow for the first time in ages dead fish on a tray for lunch today :)

  • TJohnTJohn Posts: 11,224
    edited December 1969

    The Too Hot Too Cold And I Need A Beer Complaint Thread

  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,262
    edited March 2014

    ps1borg said:

    the standard is ECMA 376 for compatibility :)

    I don't even know what that means. I mean, I understand about standards and standards organizations. I just don't know that standard. I haven't read the specs or any articles about it that break it down. All I know is that Libre Office supports both reading and writing MS Office format files, which was the question, and I hope I've answered it sufficiently. No insult meant to you. :-)

    Dana

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  • DanaTADanaTA Posts: 13,262
    edited December 1969

    Still, maybe it's not perfect in the formatting translation, I don't know.

    Dana

  • starionwolfstarionwolf Posts: 3,670
    edited March 2014

    ECMA is the European Computer Manufacturer’s Association.

    Read about the standard here:

    http://officeopenxml.com/

    edit: removed bad links that didn't work

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  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675
    edited December 1969

    is it sleepy time?


    Spring time any minute now. tick tock tic toc tic tac

  • JaderailJaderail Posts: 0
    edited March 2014

    The I forgot the Complaint Thread started much different Complaints Thread
    The I had something to say before I hit Post Reply Complaints Thread
    The we don't need no fancy title's here Complaints Thread
    The I'm not in the mood to do anything except Complaints Thread
    The why is it up to me to name it now Complaints Thread
    The even a Major sale can't slow it down Complaints Thread
    The OGM I'm on-line again and found myself in the Complaints Thread
    The I have no idea why I'm posting this stuff but I am Complaints Thread
    The my chances of getting the title are zero Complaints Thread

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  • Miss BMiss B Posts: 3,071
    edited December 1969

    Jaderail said:
    The OGM I'm on-line again and found myself in the Complaints Thread

    You too?????? ~shakes head~
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