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by Verran
Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:32 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: The Anti-gun Male.
Replies: 29
Views: 2373

LOL - I just bought a shotgun last Friday. About a month ago some friends took me to the shooting range to do some clay pigeon target shooting and I thought it was a blast. I enjoyed it so much and did so well I bought my own gun. :P
by Verran
Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:24 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Favorite Linux Distro?
Replies: 9
Views: 1188

Slackware is my favorite.
by Verran
Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Managed dedicated server recommendations?
Replies: 0
Views: 569

Managed dedicated server recommendations?

Howdy, Thought some of you techs might have some referrals handy. :) Thx in advance. We're looking for reliable managed dedicated server solution with similiar specs (current environment): Need 2 servers: - Dual 3.4GHZ Xeon processors - 2 GB RAM - 300 GB drive space (10K+ RPM SATA or SCSI, RAID 1 or...
by Verran
Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:46 pm
Forum: Other 6DoF Game Efforts
Topic: New song release: Crashing
Replies: 3
Views: 3866

Hi Kir! Thx for the response. :)
by Verran
Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:21 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: High Octane releases screenshots
Replies: 120
Views: 8765

Don't mean to cross post, but since a lot of people are looking at this thread:

Clicky! :)
by Verran
Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:59 pm
Forum: Other 6DoF Game Efforts
Topic: New song release: Crashing
Replies: 3
Views: 3866

New song release: Crashing

by Verran
Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:36 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Free energy technology?
Replies: 32
Views: 2474

Link to patent documentation.

I have no opinions, as I'm a completely ignorant idiot when it comes to science. ;)
by Verran
Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:47 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Free energy technology?
Replies: 32
Views: 2474

Free energy technology?

Thoughts?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060818/bs ... enceenergy

(Apologies if this is old news)
by Verran
Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Coders Corner
Topic: Web Programming Recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 3852

If you're really gonna get into it, yeah, try everything. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of PHP, ASP/VBScript, ASP.NET, JSP, & Ruby on Rails, plus anything else that sounds interesting. There are so many people ignorant in the industry about development methods/lifecycles that it's almost si...
by Verran
Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: PTMC Gallery
Topic: Reflection
Replies: 4
Views: 1503

What are you using to do the strings? Thanks! I use Reason and absolutely love it. :) This is really old, so it doesn't come close to most of the recent stuff I've done. But here's the RPS if you want to look it over. IIRC, you record live sessions right? Reason would be awesome to incorporate into...
by Verran
Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:13 am
Forum: PTMC Gallery
Topic: Reflection
Replies: 4
Views: 1503

Reflection

I wrote this song over four years ago or so, but managed to clean it up and decided to release it, although I'm not very happy with the ending (or the mastering). It's not very complicated or elegant, but it makes me feel good when I'm down. :) Download Reflection Having been so busy working on the ...
by Verran
Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:27 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Desktop of the Month(July)
Replies: 66
Views: 5569

Image
by Verran
Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Real Estate on the east coast (west coast, too)
Replies: 18
Views: 1037

Well in Littleton for about that range you're looking at less than 2000 sq ft / 20 year old fixer upper (*small bedrooms*) - if that's what you're looking for. Up it to 300-400K and you'll get more sq ft, newer, middle class homes . In NE Indiana (family is there), and other affordable areas/states,...
by Verran
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:30 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Real Estate on the east coast (west coast, too)
Replies: 18
Views: 1037

Lothar wrote:Move to somewhere inland... say, Denver... you can buy a NICE big house out there for about $180K, and a mediocre house for $120K.
No, real estate in Denver sucks. A NICE big house for your average family, close enough to Denver for a decent commute, will run you between $300K and $400K.
by Verran
Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:42 pm
Forum: Other 6DoF Game Efforts
Topic: Question on music
Replies: 4
Views: 2476

Ah, don't forget, another track was released on JonPlanet. Enjoy! I love getting feedback to incorporate into new tracks. Thanks!
by Verran
Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:24 am
Forum: Other 6DoF Game Efforts
Topic: Question on music
Replies: 4
Views: 2476

Whoohoo , a question up my alley. :) The majority of the music is based off Descent 2. There are a few tracks that are more like Descent 1. There's also a few 'unique' tracks that I can't quite place in terms of a related game. My primary test factor has been: load up Descent, start a track, and fi...
by Verran
Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:44 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: usless info
Replies: 12
Views: 832

2453830.54309 :P
by Verran
Wed Mar 22, 2006 12:07 am
Forum: D2X-XL
Topic: D2X-XL Launcher... NEED HELP
Replies: 22
Views: 4980

Sent you a PM. :)
by Verran
Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:52 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reccomended Backup Software?
Replies: 2
Views: 459

by Verran
Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: Coders Corner
Topic: I need some Java Help
Replies: 3
Views: 2716

Some of your member variables needed to be given a default value. I also fixed /n to \\n and made the messages a little prettier. import javax.swing.JOptionPane; public class Pay { public static void main(String[] args) { String jobTypeString, empHoursString; int jobType; double empHours = 0.0; doub...
by Verran
Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:47 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: iPod software?
Replies: 4
Views: 529

Thanks man. I'm pretty sure it was Windows software that allowed users to rip and hack into the iPod, stuff like that. I'll keep probing Google and see what happens. Thanks again!
by Verran
Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: iPod software?
Replies: 4
Views: 529

iPod software?

I did a search trying to find information about some iPod software someone on here was saying was a \"must-have\". I think it was DCrazy, but I couldn't find the thread.

I'm looking for any must-have tools for the iPod (preferable free, open source).
by Verran
Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:44 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: New puppy and training tips?
Replies: 25
Views: 1802

We did a lot of research on training before buying our dog (pure bred Springer Spaniel). Crate training was highly recommended from many sources. A crate will eventually feel like a "den" to a dog. Once they grow accustomed to it, they feel secure and safe, allowing them to supress the sub...
by Verran
Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:53 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Weird thing that happened to you...
Replies: 44
Views: 3177

My wife and I were planning on going to the grocery store and started talking about getting lottery tickets (the jackpot was really, really, really high). For the heck of it, we listed off some of our favorite numbers. I wrote them down and put it on my desk. We had to do a few things before leaving...
by Verran
Thu Nov 03, 2005 6:20 pm
Forum: PTMC Gallery
Topic: Light Me Up
Replies: 8
Views: 1724

Nice! I enjoyed it, especially the layered vocals.

Are you the singer?
by Verran
Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:13 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Link to your favorite utility's website here.
Replies: 23
Views: 1604

ToggleMINIMIZE is a handy little application that helps reduce the clutter on your task bar. With ToggleMINIMIZE installed, when you minimize an application its icon appears on the right side of the tray beside the clock instead of taking up room on the main task bar area. To restore a minimized ap...
by Verran
Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:18 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Scarey Games
Replies: 29
Views: 2100

Absolutely agree with the Thief series. Zombies, death knights, nymphs, "The Eye". Love em.
by Verran
Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Chick Flicks and Manly Movies.
Replies: 45
Views: 3528

CF: What Dreams May Come

MM: F/X and F/X 2
by Verran
Sun Oct 02, 2005 4:42 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: wuts ur function?
Replies: 86
Views: 4312

Web & applications developer for Orange Glo (the makers of OxiClean). Currently in the process re-writing all of their direct-to-consumer software. When you order something off the TV, your order runs through my stuff. :P Other than that, lead pinboard for the Descent Rangers (Descent 2 league)....
by Verran
Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:13 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Christmas and Haloween are the same
Replies: 7
Views: 583

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by Verran
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:49 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Core Decision Soundtrack Preview!
Replies: 12
Views: 1649

Thanks for the responses all, much appreciated. :)

Here's an idea - fire it up, play some Descent and see how well it combines. :D
by Verran
Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:31 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Lookin for a monitor
Replies: 6
Views: 715

Refurbished 21" SONY Trinitron for $149.00

http://www.accurateit.com/details.asp?iid=14

I've had mine almost 2 years w/o issues.
by Verran
Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:11 pm
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: Descent Music?
Replies: 6
Views: 1572

by Verran
Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Video display garbles after awhile
Replies: 5
Views: 567

The monitor is really, really old. I got it for $1 at a company auction (plus 5 others, 1 has already died).

The new 350W Antec power supply seems to have fixed the issue. Thanks all.

(P.S. It's not my system, so I don't really care what's in it.)
by Verran
Sat Jun 25, 2005 4:16 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Video display garbles after awhile
Replies: 5
Views: 567

I put in a new power supply based off this:
https://support.ati.com/ics/support/KBA ... tionID=948

I also grabbed a new motherboard, just in case.

Will post updates.
by Verran
Sat Jun 25, 2005 1:08 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Video display garbles after awhile
Replies: 5
Views: 567

Video display garbles after awhile

System specs: - Intel P4 2.8 GHZ w/ hyperthreading CPU - ATI Radeon 9800 128 MB AGP video card - 1 GB Corsair PC-3200 (DDR-400) RAM (CL-2) - Soyotech P4I865PE Plus DRAGON 2 motherboard - Maxtor SATA 7200 RPM 60 GB hard drive - Creative Soundblaster Live sound card - Onboard 10/100 NIC - Antec 300W p...
by Verran
Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:08 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Need a disk wiper program; recommends, pros and cons please?
Replies: 4
Views: 468

DBAN (free)
by Verran
Sat Jun 11, 2005 3:01 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Midi Contoller
Replies: 13
Views: 933

I use this. I think there's a smaller version as well.

I like it better than the Oxygen8, which my friend has. The Edirol has more functionality and precision.
by Verran
Tue May 24, 2005 11:07 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Raccoon and me pic
Replies: 20
Views: 1293

When I was a kid, some neighbors rescued two baby racoons. I'd go over all the time and play with them. Damn they'd bite hard, though... Have seen all kinds of wildlife at provincial parks up in Canada. We had a chipmunk actually climb on our laps to get peanuts from our hand. At night racoons would...
by Verran
Mon May 09, 2005 8:06 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: PC lock down / timer?
Replies: 5
Views: 585

I was looking for something more like this, but cheaper & recommended, etc. It's actually for an adult, so simply locking the computer isn't what I'm looking for.