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  • R realJSOP

    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

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    Flynn Arrowstarr Regular Schmoe
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    Thanks, John. I've played with the demo of ObjectDock before. Not too shabby. :) Flynn

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    • R realJSOP

      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

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      Jim Crafton
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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

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      • S Single Step Debugger

        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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        Joe Simes
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        Most of the truck drivers I know can afford the expensive prostitutes! :)

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        • R realJSOP

          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
          -----
          "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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          Dr Walt Fair PE
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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.

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          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.

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            Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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            realJSOP
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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, 10/26/2001

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            • R Rama Krishna Vavilala

              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".:)

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              Big Daddy Farang
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              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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              • C CPallini

                John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                How the hell should I know?

                How the Dell should I know. FFY. :) (trying to attract more 1s)

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                Luc Pattyn
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                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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                  Lost User
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                  Michael Schubert wrote:

                  there is always some crap left

                  Probably, but does it check that? If not, it could just as well not have been there.

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                  • J Joe Simes

                    Most of the truck drivers I know can afford the expensive prostitutes! :)

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                    Dan Neely
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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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                    • J Jim Crafton

                      -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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                      Christopher Duncan
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                      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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                      • R realJSOP

                        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
                        -----
                        "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                        Dr Walt Fair PE
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                        Real men hide the monitor.

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                        Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                        • D Dr Walt Fair PE

                          Real men hide the monitor.

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                          Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                          realJSOP
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                          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

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                          • R realJSOP

                            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
                            -----
                            "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                            Dr Walt Fair PE
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                            Mine already knows ...

                            CQ de W5ALT

                            Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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                            • L Luc Pattyn

                              if it works well it must be a Dell. :)

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                              CPallini
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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.
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                                Luc Pattyn
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                                Roger Bolt? Usain is called Roger now? :confused:

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                                • L Luc Pattyn

                                  Roger Bolt? Usain is called Roger now? :confused:

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                                  CPallini
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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]

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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]

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                                    Luc Pattyn
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                                    IMHO you deserve to get mentioned here[^]. :omg:

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                                    • L Luc Pattyn

                                      IMHO you deserve to get mentioned here[^]. :omg:

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                                      CPallini
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                                      You should know I'm proudly the founder member (together with Rajesh). :-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]

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                                      • L Lost User

                                        John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                                        won't install on anything but a Dell

                                        How does it know it's a Dell?

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                                        ahmed itani
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                                        I think it guesses I have dell computer(new one) and it didn't work

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                                        • R realJSOP

                                          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
                                          -----
                                          "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                                          kirankss
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                                          Thanks for the info. Will download it today.

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