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« on: August 23, 2005, 02:53:37 PM »
What are the coolest changes you made to XP, and im not talking about that lamass style XP, i mean stuff like replacing the "OK" and "Cancel" button with "Fo Sho" and "F*ck Off"

(yes i am bored)
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2005, 03:08:16 PM »
...what?

If you're bored, go introduce yourself in the New Geeks forum. (Edit: Well done.)

I have better things to do with XP than change the buttons. Like uninstall it.
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2005, 03:19:52 PM »
i wasnt aware that XP is such an ungeek thing

what Linux is then the best to pimp and make your own desktop interface with least programming skills.
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2005, 03:45:31 PM »
I've made a few changes to my XP to make it more visually appealing. For instance, I've replaced the boring "Windows XP" black start up screen with a picture of shirtless, very nice looking young man.  :lol: There are other little things too, like non-standard themes downloaded from various web sites. One of which, gives it a very "OS X" feeling to it.

Can't help you on Linux. All I know is "ls" and "sudo vi (filename)" commands. For the longest time I was pronouncing "vi" as "six" instead of "Vye."   :oops:
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2005, 08:21:32 PM »
I put my XP CD-ROM in the microwave @ work  :D
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2005, 09:21:53 AM »
I pimped out XP by refusing to buy it.
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2005, 02:26:08 PM »
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I pimped out XP by refusing to buy it.


 :lol:

Teh funnay!
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2005, 08:31:15 AM »
I use XP coz im too lazy to get linux to run as (this is arguable) "painlessly "as XP.  I really dont want to start a linux vs windows debate; congrats to those that use linux, you are the persons i hope to one day aspire to.

A pretty good program I use (which is free) is virtual dimension. (http://virt-dimension.sourceforge.net/).  No it doesnt suck you in to a parallel universe of porn, it simply allows the use of multiple desktops...yes I know there is a MS powertoy that does the same but it's sh!t.  

Good if you hate cluter...I can group the desktops based on function, which is handy for work.   Assign a hotkey to each desktop and you can scream through an unlimited number of desktops.

Anyway...
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« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2005, 08:56:02 AM »
Weird Tingly Feeling is "cluter"?

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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2005, 11:16:46 AM »
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Weird Tingly Feeling is "cluter"?



isnt that the guy from dukes of hazzard?  :lol:
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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2005, 10:03:25 AM »
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:: to fill a space in a disorderly way

that's Weird Tingly Feeling it means...
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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2005, 10:41:16 AM »
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Weird Tingly Feeling is "cluter"?


:: to fill a space in a disorderly way

that's Weird Tingly Feeling it means...


No, I think sociald1077 was right... it's that guy from the Dukes of Hazzard.

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« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2005, 11:07:04 AM »
Wasn't he a congressman at one point?
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« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2005, 11:49:20 AM »
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Wasn't he a congressman at one point?


Yes!

And we all know how qualified being an actor makes you for going into politics/public service...

However, that said, I'm still somewhat stymied over what relevence Cluter from the Dukes of Hazzard has on the subject at hand.

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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2005, 08:23:56 PM »
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However, that said, I'm still somewhat stymied over what relevence Cluter from the Dukes of Hazzard has on the subject at hand.



um, they both have bad taste in clothing?
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« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2005, 05:21:24 PM »
if you want to "pimp our" your xp try using sites like
http://tweakxp.com
or the book hacking windows xp
or try some shell replacements


anyways i stopped screwing around with windows stuff like that when i finshed the fith grade  (seriously)
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« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2005, 05:26:59 PM »
Yeah well I stopped using computers when I was IN KINDERGARTEN AND NOW I POST WITH MY MIND
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« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2005, 05:34:49 PM »
Pineapples don't have minds, I learned that in mid-birth!!!
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2005, 06:00:33 PM »
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Yeah well I stopped using computers when I was IN KINDERGARTEN AND NOW I POST WITH MY MIND


Well I stopped using my mind years ago and now post using Lacerda's spleen.
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« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2005, 09:18:12 PM »
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Yeah well I stopped using computers when I was IN KINDERGARTEN AND NOW I POST WITH MY MIND


Well I stopped using my mind years ago and now post using Lacerda's spleen.


YEAH!?  Well...

Ew.  Never mind.  That's just really gross.
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« Reply #20 on: August 31, 2005, 06:55:06 AM »
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Yeah well I stopped using computers when I was IN KINDERGARTEN AND NOW I POST WITH MY MIND


Well I stopped using my mind years ago and now post using Lacerda's spleen.


So, what's Lacerda's spleen's post count?  :D
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