If You Have a Dell Computer...
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
won't install on anything but a Dell
How does it know it's a Dell?
harold aptroot wrote:
How does it know it's a Dell?
Reflection. How do you know you're you? :)
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
won't install on anything but a Dell
How does it know it's a Dell?
Dell and other computer manufacturers insert identification codes into the system BIOS. The installer simply looks for those codes as a control check. :) Flynn
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You can get a Dell-branded version of ObjectDock for free: Dell Dock[^] If you're not using a Dell, don't bother downloading it, because it won't install on anything but a Dell.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Thanks, John. I've played with the demo of ObjectDock before. Not too shabby. :) Flynn
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You can get a Dell-branded version of ObjectDock for free: Dell Dock[^] If you're not using a Dell, don't bother downloading it, because it won't install on anything but a Dell.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001-2 man points for using/mentioning ObjectDock. ObjectDock is nice, but it's for little girls.
¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! Personal 3D projects Just Say No to Web 2 Point Blow
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You are attracting the one-voters like a cheap prostitute truck drivers…
The narrow specialist in the broad sense of the word is a complete idiot in the narrow sense of the word. Advertise here – minimum three posts per day are guaranteed.
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You can get a Dell-branded version of ObjectDock for free: Dell Dock[^] If you're not using a Dell, don't bother downloading it, because it won't install on anything but a Dell.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Is there a reason to use ObjectDock? I mean, I think you lose man-points if you need a stinkin' ObjectDock.
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
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Is there a reason to use ObjectDock? I mean, I think you lose man-points if you need a stinkin' ObjectDock.
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
I like an absolutely austere (blank, empty, void of icons) desktop. I even hide the task bar.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
That settings get automatically populated via some means. But that is the easiest way to check.
harold aptroot wrote:
they wouldn't be happy if I "stole" the program that way,
Average users don't know how to hack through that information. Also if you change that setting I think it will revert back. I will do some more research and probably post an article: "How to find if you are running on a Dell Machine".:)
Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:
post an article: "How to find if you are running on a Dell Machine".
I thought you covered that earlier in this thread. :-D Seriously, that would be cool article, if it happnens.
BDF People don't mind being mean; but they never want to be ridiculous. -- Moliere
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
How the hell should I know?
How the Dell should I know. FFY. :) (trying to attract more
1s)If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles]if it works well it must be a Dell. :)
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harold aptroot wrote:
you can de-Dellify a Dell
No way. Everything about a Dell is non-standard. Even the mainboards have non-standard dimensions which means you can't re-use a Dell case and put in a proper mainboard. So, there is always some crap left so it can be identified as a Dell. Have a look at Lavalys Everest and you get the idea as to the extent of hardware information one can obtain: http://www.lavalys.com[^]
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Are the ones you know salaried drivers? Between the rise in fuel prices over the last half dozen years and creative accounting by the broker companies*, and the recession, most owner/operators are struggling to break even at best. * Customers hiring a truck pay two 'separate' fees. One is intended to cover truck maintenance/depreciation/pay/operating expenses (excluding fuel). The second is a fuel surcharge that [hand waving goes here] is intended to cover the amount of diesel needed to make the trip. The problem is that the broker companies skim off a percentage of both fees, which means that real income goes down as fuel prices go up. Ex $1000 + $1000 fuel surcharge, operating costs $600, fee 10%. The driver gets $(1000 + 1000)*.9 - $600 - $1000 = $200 pay for the trip. Fuel prices double, for the same trip: The driver gets $(1000 + 2000)*.9 - $600 - $2000 = $100 for the same trip, a 50% pay cut.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
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I like an absolutely austere (blank, empty, void of icons) desktop. I even hide the task bar.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Real men hide the monitor.
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
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-2 man points for using/mentioning ObjectDock. ObjectDock is nice, but it's for little girls.
¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! Personal 3D projects Just Say No to Web 2 Point Blow
So then, what we've learned is that ObjectDock is kid sister friendly. :-D
Christopher Duncan www.PracticalUSA.com Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes Got a career question? Ask the Attack Chihuahua!
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Real men hide the monitor.
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
My monitor is hiding itself (it's afraid of what I might do if I see it).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
My monitor is hiding itself (it's afraid of what I might do if I see it).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Mine already knows ...
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
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if it works well it must be a Dell. :)
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Luc Pattyn wrote:
if it works well it must be a Dell.
if it runs like hell then must be...Roger? :-D
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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Luc Pattyn wrote:
if it works well it must be a Dell.
if it runs like hell then must be...Roger? :-D
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles]Roger Bolt? Usain is called Roger now? :confused:
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Roger Bolt? Usain is called Roger now? :confused:
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Luc Pattyn wrote:
Roger Bolt? Usain is called Roger now?
Nah...Roger! Try again: "You better run all day and run all night. And keep you dirty feelings deep insight" :)
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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Luc Pattyn wrote:
Roger Bolt? Usain is called Roger now?
Nah...Roger! Try again: "You better run all day and run all night. And keep you dirty feelings deep insight" :)
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles]IMHO you deserve to get mentioned here[^]. :omg:
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IMHO you deserve to get mentioned here[^]. :omg:
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You should know I'm proudly the founder member (together with Rajesh). :-D
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