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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:11 AM Original message |
Windiows VISTA UGGH |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:15 AM Response to Original message |
1. Right -- heard about this LONG AGO . . . and msg looked like it was spreading . . . but still many |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:16 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Hubby is a gamer and I truly have several |
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Rick Myers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:42 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Micro$oft has crossed the Rubicon with Vista |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:58 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Re XP . . . only minor complaint -- but I had to undo some of the "updates" -- |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
44. Which ones screwed up your system? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 12:22 AM Response to Reply #44 |
57. Forget which update it was, but changed a lot of my stuff -- |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:59 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. They have |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:49 PM Response to Reply #3 |
27. That's a good metaphor. |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:38 PM Response to Reply #3 |
50. Alas, that's where I found myself 4 weeks ago |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:40 PM Response to Reply #3 |
79. I feel the same way about XP. |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 04:08 PM Response to Reply #3 |
89. Someone needs to set up a donation fund for OpenGL development. |
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Donkeykick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:44 AM Response to Original message |
4. Thanks. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:01 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. Last time it took two years |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:01 AM Response to Original message |
7. I just bought a new laptop, and Vista was the only option. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:04 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Turn off all the fancy stuff on it, like the aero display |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:14 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. I've only used it on vacation so far. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:17 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Let me see if I can figure it out on this one and let you know |
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FREEWILL56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:57 PM Response to Reply #12 |
36. I have home premium, |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:08 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Well I will be loacing the Ubuntu distro |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 01:41 AM Response to Reply #37 |
58. you will probably like Ubuntu |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:17 PM Response to Reply #36 |
43. Its not in home premium |
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FREEWILL56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 04:32 PM Response to Reply #43 |
52. Not that I see. |
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Nutmegger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:20 AM Response to Reply #9 |
13. Yes Compiz |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:44 PM Response to Reply #7 |
81. I think Vista is particulary susceptible to this. |
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pansypoo53219 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
10. mac OSX |
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QueenOfCalifornia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 11:23 AM Response to Reply #10 |
69. ? |
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BenDavid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:22 AM Response to Original message |
14. Might want to look in the |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:24 AM Response to Reply #14 |
15. I turned the preset off |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:40 AM Response to Original message |
16. computers/OS are mere tools to me, so software loyalty doesn't factor. go ahead 'n switch |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:53 AM Response to Original message |
17. actually, screw staying neutral -- if you dont have a mac yet get one |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:54 AM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Been readying reviews and other stuff |
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colinmom71 (616 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:18 PM Response to Reply #18 |
33. Right now, Mac OS X only comes with a demo.... |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 04:02 AM Response to Reply #33 |
60. TextEdit for the most part is solid general user software |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 03:44 AM Response to Reply #17 |
21. Screw the Mac... just get Linux, as dual-boot or stand-alone |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 03:48 AM Response to Reply #21 |
59. that's another great option. but go for great software bundles for sure. |
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ptolle (423 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 10:40 AM Response to Reply #21 |
68. ubuntu |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 04:03 AM Response to Reply #17 |
22. Thanks for the tips. I'm switching to a MacBook Pro. n/t |
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The Vinyl Ripper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 09:13 AM Response to Reply #17 |
25. Do it yourself PC... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:44 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. Not a laptop |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:21 PM Response to Reply #25 |
45. Most people don't think about DIY... much less be able to use one in the first place. |
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B3Nut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 10:30 AM Response to Reply #45 |
67. You can DIY a laptop |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 04:17 AM Response to Reply #25 |
61. oh i agree, DIY PC is ridiculously simple chore, but it's still a chore... |
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The Vinyl Ripper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 02:42 PM Response to Reply #61 |
86. I've built my own since the 486 days.. |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 03:04 AM Response to Original message |
19. Question |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 03:10 AM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Campaign Cartographer and NBOS |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 04:24 AM Response to Reply #20 |
62. i remember Campaign Cartographer! |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 04:24 AM Response to Original message |
23. You seem to be having a very AVERAGE "Vista" experience, compared to my Vista-owning friends. |
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intaglio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 04:40 AM Response to Original message |
24. Vista=Longest, most complex suicide note in history |
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U4ikLefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
28. I blame Ralph Nader!!! n/t |
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Moochy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:57 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. He made me click "I Accept" on VISTA's EULA!!! |
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U4ikLefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:41 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. LOL...I forgot how much I loved your sarcasm Moochy!!! |
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mudesi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
29. DON'T DEFRAG! |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
31. Running an older version of XP Pro here with SP1 and ya know what? |
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Ezlivin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
32. Careful about replacing the "native" OS with Linux |
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dkofos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 01:29 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. Once you replace windoz with Linux you won't have computer problems |
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Cronus Protagonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 05:48 PM Response to Reply #34 |
56. True, you then have endless patching problems |
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dkofos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 02:17 PM Response to Reply #56 |
73. You have not used Linux recently or don't know what you are talking about. |
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Cronus Protagonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 06:17 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. Great! Post your IP address here then |
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dkofos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:10 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. A two year old article, BFD. Didn't affect me then, won't affect me now. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #32 |
39. I've used Linux on my dying laptop before |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
38. The defragmenter leaves a lot to be desired, I'll agree 500%... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:14 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. Yeah they forgot about the consumer |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:16 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. Live Care sucks. And it's impossible to hear them anyway, |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:34 PM Response to Reply #41 |
48. I know one of those techs |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 04:43 PM Response to Reply #48 |
54. Wow |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
42. Call me a fool |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:23 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. It is my mapping programs that are a problem |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:36 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. I cannot recommend anything |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:40 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. Autorealm is NOT to the par |
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dkofos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:24 PM Response to Reply #42 |
76. Try switching to Debian. No problems with flash. At least not on a PC. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 02:24 PM Response to Original message |
47. Thanks for reminding me to get my XP updates! |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
53. MicroSlop jumped the shark with Vista AFAIC. |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-16-07 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
55. Get Boot Camp (free) to dual boot OSX and Linux, or get VMware Fusion |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 05:39 AM Response to Original message |
63. But is the problem Vista or is it that other companies didn't |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:41 PM Response to Reply #63 |
80. Did MS give those other companies the code they need to write |
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Snarkturian Clone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 06:16 AM Response to Original message |
64. I need a new computer and i'm afraid to get one |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 11:53 AM Response to Reply #64 |
72. Why no Macs? |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 06:47 AM Response to Original message |
65. Microsoft stands as an excellent argument against the capitalist system. |
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Kelly Rupert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 11:25 AM Response to Reply #65 |
71. Mac and linux stand as excellent arguments for it n/t |
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MyNameGoesHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 07:04 AM Response to Original message |
66. you actually couldn't figure out defrag in Vista? |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-17-07 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
70. I'm sticking with 2000 Server and 2003 Server Standard Edition for now |
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Netbeavis (291 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:33 PM Response to Reply #70 |
78. 2003 here...but can not wait for 2008 .... |
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Netbeavis (291 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
77. nice bogus thread....yawn. I've seen this post about 20 times already... |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:45 PM Response to Reply #77 |
82. First time I've seen this thread. |
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Netbeavis (291 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 02:35 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. after viewing many tech sites, blogs and forums as I have.... |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 04:00 PM Response to Reply #85 |
87. Please show me where this was copied an pasted from |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
83. As far as new equipment |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 02:03 PM Response to Reply #83 |
84. Certanly for those who just surf the net, but not for us gamers |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 04:01 PM Response to Reply #84 |
88. Right |
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CRF450 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-18-07 04:13 PM Response to Reply #88 |
90. Despite what people here say, I think the main problems with it is... |
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