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  Multi-purpose tools.
 
Ah! A new group, and _perfect_ for the question I wanted to ask. Leatherman Wave, Leatherman Supertool with Tool Adapter, Victorinox Swisstool with bitset, or Leatherman Wave with modified Tool Adapter? Anyone who thinks he (or, to be PC, she) knows (...) (25 years ago, 30-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Lego miniatures wargames
 
Lorbaat wrote in message ... (...) stage (...) me (...) in (...) the (...) Though you aren't so interested in it, I'll list it anywise for those who would be... Lego Pirate game, see Steve Jackson's (of GURPS etc. fame) home page: (URL) (25 years ago, 28-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Unfortunately, none of my machines can be allowed to connect automatically, so I have to deal with connection failures. (...) I'm guessing they developed the software under Linux, then ported to Windows. And haven't changed optimization to (...) (25 years ago, 27-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Nope, I just put up with it. Since most of the computers I have running it are not in front of me it doesn't bother me. On thing I have noticed - on the same hardware, the Linux version STOMPS the Windows version. On my P2-450 it takes me (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) turned my SETI@Home off for a couple of weeks. Once they release 1.1, I'll try that out. Steve (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Well, it doesn't really matter until I get more than 5 machines at home. I have an ISDN router from work with 4 ports, connected to another 4 port hub. That gives me a current maximum of 6 machines connected at one time without adding another (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: flock() and <FH> in Perl
 
(...) That doesn't sound right. You should be able to read a file using <FH> whether you've flocked it with LOCK_SH or LOCK_EX. Do you remember where you might've heard that, or whether it might've been an OS-specific warning? (...) Hmm...what's a (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) That's why I said use Sygate :-) (...) If I knew what you was talking about /-) (25 years ago, 23-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  flock() and <FH> in Perl
 
Probably a dumb question, but I can't find the answer at the moment... I *think* I read somewhere that a flock()'ed file handle, e.g. FH, shouldn't be accessed using the <FH> operator. Is this something to worry about? Also, can I use a FileHandle (...) (25 years ago, 20-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  Re: awk vs. perl for simple tasks
 
(...) check whether the file size has changed, which, although gross in theory, is perfectly fine in practice if there aren't a zillion copies of it running. Dunno how many Unix implementations have file-change events/signals like NT does, but I'd (...) (25 years ago, 19-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
(...) Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for!!! (25 years ago, 19-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: awk vs. perl for simple tasks
 
(...) It just occurred to me how useful a live tail util would be. How would you implement one in Perl? Would the one at PPT (1) be the one to check out? Cheers, - jsproat 1. (URL) Jeremy H. Sproat <jsproat@geocities.com> (URL) the Force be with (...) (25 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
If you don't mind using javascript here are a few random text generators that I found. Each page includes an example, has the script, and how to install it. Hope this helps. This one pops up a random text in the form of a javascript alert when the (...) (25 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  vmware 1.0 for linux is cool
 
Well, I'm a half day into my 30 day trial of vmware for Linux and I'm almost certain I'll be buying a full version of it. In fact, I am certain I will for work, since it will allow me to run Linux full-time as my OS to work in and still allow me to (...) (25 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Oh, I wouldn't bother with Wingate, although it is a decent enough package for two computers. If I do it I'll either use MS Proxy for NT Server (practicaly since I would be doing hands-on stuff that might help me with the Proxy class should I (...) (25 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: SETI@Home?
 
(...) Don't bother with a proxy server - it's too much bother - I messed around with Wingate and everything needed special settings. The solution is a gateway - I use SyGate, basically all machines running through the gateway on a single machine can (...) (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Quick physics question
 
(...) Well PV = nRT only applies to an ideal gas - it just doesn't happen in real life - there is another equation for a real gas which escapes me right now. R = 8.31 the gas constant. (...) Dunno about that. (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
(...) Actually, I do use AOL, but not for my websites. Those are on Geocities, whihc does not support crons. :( But thanks for the info (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Random text on a website
 
My guess is this won't work for Ed as he uses AOL. Not to mention the fact that many places won't let you submit cron jobs. (...) (25 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.off-topic.geek)


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