Shinyitis Support Group

[Ricky Vapes]

Don’t make me drive up there and get her myself. lol.

Well. You seemed to be handling it ok if you were able to type before you knew. I will say I get attached to the rabbits in our neighborhood that inevitably turns into a graveyard as the spring becomes summer. I have three buried out back and I’m not ashamed of it. I don’t feed them scraps and watch them eat for “free” from our apple tree for months to not develop feelings for them. Burying them seems to help me get closure. If that makes me silly, I pray I am silly for the rest of my life. I love the little critters.

You can come here to and help if you like! I’ve been trying so hard like I said Friday I staked out the trap in my truck for hours right after a 12 hour shift. I’m trying... I feel bad too.

I was upset I even looked in the blue house and only seen the grey one she has befriended in there no Stevie. But I can still type. I’ve been through a lot of loss in my life but nothing really compares to my only girlfriend killing her self only 2 hours after breaking up wth her due to her drinking.

 

[Astron]

You can come here to and help if you like! I’ve been trying so hard like I said Friday I staked out the trap in my truck for hours right after a 12 hour shift. I’m trying... I feel bad to.

Hugs, Ricky!!! No matter what happens, she’s received a lot better food because of you!

 

[jandrew]

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A Linux distro could be found for free, but now you run the risk of hardware incompatibility, not being able to run your preferred software and the learning curve ...

But at least then we could have sensible and thoughtful discussions about vi vs emacs ...

 

[charlie1465]

Good morning shiners! Another Monday, another opportunity for getting tracking numbers.

@charlie1465 did you decide on your specs on the XPS yet? Be sure to let us know what you go for.

No not decided yet? Yes I'll let you you know

 

[Punk In Drublic]

But at least then we could have sensible and thoughtful discussions about vi vs emacs ...

Tried to have a sensible conversation but someone else thought otherwise and resorted to condescending remarks and name calling.

I’m not against installing a Linux distro, or even creating a “hackintosh” should someone whish to go through the efforts. But blindly installing a different OS onto a computer without ensuring proper driver support comes with a risk which could be extremely frustrating, even to those who employ the skillsets to correct such issues. Even performing a non Windows OEM version install onto a Windows OEM machine can be very problematic.

Outside having the knowledge of getting a new OS up and running problem free, the OS needs to cater to the individual. Windows is not the perfect operating system, but neither is any version of Linux or OS X. We choose what works best for us.

 

[charlie1465]

@charlie1465, you could try sfc /scannow using Command Prompt (admin). It may help sort out Windows 10 enough to get it cooperate and maybe make a USB installer.

But I will warn you, it takes absolutely ages to run.

Already done... The problem isn't software based it's a breakdown in the physical disk

 

[Tralfaz]

Oh man, I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high but after that scan I got for my white RCM SHRTGN indicating that it cleared US customs on Saturday, I got another one this morning saying that it had landed at my local post office with a delivery scheduled for today.

It's still "in transit" though and not on the truck yet. If it gets delivered today, it'll be like some kind of mini mech Christmas around here. Fancy coils and some other junk are already on the truck for today too.

 

[Eskie]

Tried to have a sensible conversation but someone else thought otherwise and resorted to condescending remarks and name calling.

I’m not against installing a Linux distro, or even creating a “hackintosh” should someone whish to go through the efforts. But blindly installing a different OS onto a computer without ensuring proper driver support comes with a risk which could be extremely frustrating, even to those who employ the skillsets to correct such issues. Even performing a non Windows OEM version install onto a Windows OEM machine can be very problematic.

Outside having the knowledge of getting a new OS up and running problem free, the OS needs to cater to the individual. Windows is not the perfect operating system, but neither is any version of Linux or OS X. We choose what works best for us.

I hope you won't think less of me, but I've found Win 10 pretty stable and headache free. I'm running it on both a pretty decent gaming box and a mainstream midrange laptop and have had no issues with driver updates or instability at all. Granted, anything is better than Win 8 (I only toyed with it, and after a very short time decided Win 7 it was until something decent came out) but I can't knock the OS. I've also not noticed any performance hits associated with it so long as my video drivers remain current, and no headaches on general use, including some less stressful gaming but occasionally some demanding photo work on the laptop. Granted, SSDs in both, and of all the hardware choices that can improve performance and user experience, I still find an SSD more important than a CPU that's "12% faster". With Win 10 it's almost like "instant on" from hitting the power button.

 

[Ricky Vapes]

The Asmodus Rose Finch are excellent quality mechs. Many here grabbed at least one from the Sourcemore clearance sale. Asmodus and other vendors used to sell those for $150 and up. I have one of each. Sourcemore's photos are crap. They look much nicer in person. You'll see.

Cool I’m excited. I’ll have it in the the new year . Is this a hybrid connection or just a 510?

 

[Punk In Drublic]

I hope you won't think less of me, but I've found Win 10 pretty stable and headache free. I'm running it on both a pretty decent gaming box and a mainstream midrange laptop and have had no issues with driver updates or instability at all. Granted, anything is better than Win 8 (I only toyed with it, and after a very short time decided Win 7 it was until something decent came out) but I can't knock the OS. I've also not noticed any performance hits associated with it so long as my video drivers remain current, and no headaches on general use, including some less stressful gaming but occasionally some demanding photo work on the laptop. Granted, SSDs in both, and of all the hardware choices that can improve performance and user experience, I still find an SSD more important than a CPU that's "12% faster". With Win 10 it's almost like "instant on" from hitting the power button.

I don’t think less of anyone, just not appreciative toward name calling.

Win 10 is not perfect, but as I eluded above, neither are other OS’s which includes past versions of Windows. I’ve enjoyed rock solid stability for the past 4+ years with all my Windows 10 machines. Not a single issue. There is the odd process crash, but just restarting the process is all that was needed. No need to reboot. Drivers are maintained, which is an effort with Windows but that is the Windows echo system and has been since the introduction of Windows. Once my GPU drivers were not up to date after a Windows update which resorted to a lower screen resolution, but a new install of the revised drivers was all that was needed to correct. Other than that, not a single update issue.

Also own a low powered and spec Win 10 tablet (or phablet as they are referred), no issues with performance. Not playing the latest version of Call Of Duty on it, or attempting to fold proteins, but for it’s intended purpose it works very well.

A computer can only be as fast as it’s slowest component, which is usually the storage medium. Agree there can be huge gains from upgrading to a faster storage medium such as an SSD, but even they have their points of diminishing returns. All depends on what the computer is being used for.

 

[lupinehorror]

evening all.
i am waiting eagerly for my FT rebate points to be turned into a voucher.
sad wolf that i am.
in cheerier news a certain brass object has started its, hopefully uneventful, journey west. err... flashlight i mean. nothing to see here. move along. and definitely no x-rays, right?

 

[Tralfaz]

I still find an SSD more important than a CPU that's "12% faster".

Oh heck yeah. The SSD has got to be the single best system wide performance upgrade you can do. Life changing, really.

Remember boot disks?

 

[Rob B.]

Tried to have a sensible conversation but someone else thought otherwise and resorted to condescending remarks and name calling.

I’m not against installing a Linux distro, or even creating a “hackintosh” should someone whish to go through the efforts. But blindly installing a different OS onto a computer without ensuring proper driver support comes with a risk which could be extremely frustrating, even to those who employ the skillsets to correct such issues. Even performing a non Windows OEM version install onto a Windows OEM machine can be very problematic.

Outside having the knowledge of getting a new OS up and running problem free, the OS needs to cater to the individual. Windows is not the perfect operating system, but neither is any version of Linux or OS X. We choose what works best for us.

I agree, and

 

[markfm]

My first computer was a Sage II, the ones Apple used to develop the Lisa. UCSD p-System OS, dual 5-1/4" floppies. 512 KB [emoji106]

 

[Punk In Drublic]

Received a surprised Sunday delivery yesterday (Canada Post does not usually deliver on Sundays) of QP Designs Fatality M25 RTA. Anyone else own one? Thoughts? Threw a in pair of multi core fused Clapton’s and haven’t been able to put it down since.

I’d take a picture but my cat has ran off with my phone. She’s probably trying to order a bacon and chicken sandwich (hold the bread) through Uber Eats

 

[DeloresRose]

Cool I’m excited. I’ll have it in the the new year . Is this a hybrid connection or just a 510?

These are 510.

 

[Eskie]

Oh heck yeah. The SSD has got to be the single best system wide performance upgrade you can do. Life changing, really.

Remember boot disks?

I remember punch cards.

 

[jandrew]

Tried to have a sensible conversation but someone else thought otherwise and resorted to condescending remarks and name calling...

Oh, I know ... I was only making a little joke in reference to old usenet flame wars ...

Personally, I've been using a rather low end chromebook for several years and get along just fine (though it is connected to multiple SBC linux servers on my network for coding and whatnot).

 

[Punk In Drublic]

Oh, I know ... I was only making a little joke in reference to old usenet flame wars ...

Personally, I've been using a rather low end chromebook for several years and get along just fine (though it is connected to multiple SBC linux servers on my network for coding and whatnot).

Think Chrome books are excellent for someone who only needs minimal computing.

 

[Punk In Drublic]

I remember punch cards.

No driver updates needed