Answerbag: Jordanwb's answers

Answer to My computer has 1TB on it but only shows 279GB on properties why is this

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:37:30 -0700

My computer has 1TB on it but only shows 279GB on properties why is this

What operating system and file system are you using?

Answer to Who provides the best internet e-mail services?

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:34:45 -0700

Who provides the best internet e-mail services?

Gmail

Answer to How do I tell Ubuntu to use 127.0.0.1 as the DNS server when using DHCP; resolv.conf keeps getting overwritten?

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:31:19 -0700

How do I tell Ubuntu to use 127.0.0.1 as the DNS server when using DHCP; resolv.conf keeps getting overwritten?

Why? Anyways: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=527365

Answer to I need a way around blocked sites that will not get me locked up!!!!

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:29:08 -0700

I need a way around blocked sites that will not get me locked up!!!!

Use a proxy

Answer to What brand of computer are you using right now?

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:24:42 -0700

What brand of computer are you using right now?

Mine's custom built

Answer to Does an emulator exist that will run MS DOS programs under Linux?

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:20:11 -0800

Does an emulator exist that will run MS DOS programs under Linux?

Give Dosbox a try.

Answer to Which distribution of Linux is easiest to install?

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:18:23 -0800

Which distribution of Linux is easiest to install?

ArchLinux. Granted you have to install the desktop environment yourself, but I saw a Youtube video where I guy installed ArchLinux in 4 minutes.

Answer to Does Linux use those Windoze symbol keys for anything? Or are they useless keys on a Linux system?

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:15:36 -0800

Does Linux use those Windoze symbol keys for anything? Or are they useless keys on a Linux system?

I use compiz-fusion on my Gentoo desktop, and I map the windows key (called Super in Linux) and one of my mouse buttons to view all my workspaces. I also map Super+D to show the desktop.

Answer to Should Microsoft be afraid of Linux?

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:02:02 -0800

Should Microsoft be afraid of Linux?

Hell yes. As far as I'm concerned (I'm a web developer/designer) the only thing that Windows does better than a Linux OS is gaming.

Answer to So I have the first season of Heroes on DVD. Is it really worth watching?

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:35:49 -0800

So I have the first season of Heroes on DVD. Is it really worth watching?

I have the entire series. All the episodes are great.

Answer to Can someone recomend me a good racing game that doesn't involve killing for the PC?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:23:01 -0800

Can someone recomend me a good racing game that doesn't involve killing for the PC?

Nevermind

Answer to What is Rollercoaster Tycoon 2: Time Twister

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:20:34 -0800

What is Rollercoaster Tycoon 2: Time Twister

Time Twister was the second expansion pack for RCT2. It featured rides modeled after various places in time.

Answer to Does any one watch myth busters?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:12:38 -0800

Does any one watch myth busters?

I think its one of the few good shows on TV. I have every episode.

Answer to How many of you know about LINUX & use it?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:36:01 -0800

How many of you know about LINUX & use it?

I heard about Linux in my Grade 11 math class two years ago. I use Gentoo on my development server and ArchLinux on my desktop.

Answer to Is anone using linux right now?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:31:20 -0800

Is anone using linux right now?

I'm using ArchLinux.

Answer to What browser are you using right now?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:28:54 -0800

What browser are you using right now?

Google Chrome

Answer to What is you favourite browser?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:28:34 -0800

What is you favourite browser?

Google Chrome

Answer to In your opinion who has the best web browser?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:27:55 -0800

In your opinion who has the best web browser?

Google Chrome hands down.

Answer to If you could have superpowers, what kind of powers would you chose?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:26:35 -0800

If you could have superpowers, what kind of powers would you chose?

Intangibility

Answer to Should the RIAA be put out to pasture?

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:03:45 -0800

Should the RIAA be put out to pasture?

Yes. See this comic: http://xkcd.com/488/

Answer to How do you feel about paper clips?

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:47:33 -0700

How do you feel about paper clips?

Very useful to open CD-ROM drives that refuse to open.

Answer to How many time zones are there in the country you live in?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:37:39 -0700

How many time zones are there in the country you live in?

I believe there are 5 in Canada.

Answer to What is the time where you live?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:37:11 -0700

What is the time where you live?

6:37 PM.

Answer to Which time zone do you live in? mine-GMT 12:00

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:36:47 -0700

Which time zone do you live in? mine-GMT 12:00

EST which is -5:00 hours. Its currently 6:36 PM.

Answer to Can you say a sentence of 30 words without using the letter i

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:29:33 -0700

Can you say a sentence of 30 words without using the letter i

"You left the house and went to the store, after you went to a Bar, then after that he went to see your Grandma, after you found her dead you called the cops." Major run-on sentence with comma splices but there you go.

Answer to Can you say a complete sentence with out using the letter "E"?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:26:33 -0700

Can you say a complete sentence with out using the letter "E"?

How quickly can you find out what is so unusual about this paragraph? It looks so ordinary that you would think that nothing is wrong with it at all, and, in fact, nothing is. But it is unusual. Why? If you study it and think about it, you may find out, but I am not going to assist you in any...

Answer to Where were you on December 31, 1999 at 11:59 P.M.?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:24:53 -0700

Where were you on December 31, 1999 at 11:59 P.M.?

Asleep in my bed.

Answer to Name 3 things that you always have on you?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:24:27 -0700

Name 3 things that you always have on you?

Hair, fingernails and toenails.

Answer to If Uncle Sam called you today and said he needed you to defend your country, would you go?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:22:37 -0700

If Uncle Sam called you today and said he needed you to defend your country, would you go?

Considering I live in Canada...

Answer to When someone says "fly", what do you think of first?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:17:01 -0700

When someone says "fly", what do you think of first?

Scientists

Answer to First thing that comes to mind when i say "NANO"?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:15:28 -0700

First thing that comes to mind when i say "NANO"?

The text editor in Linux.

Answer to What comes to mind when I say Hubble Bubble Toil and Trouble...?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:14:31 -0700

What comes to mind when I say Hubble Bubble Toil and Trouble...?

Teletubbies. I have no clue why.

Answer to Do you suffer from Foot in Mouth?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:13:53 -0700

Do you suffer from Foot in Mouth?

I have on occasion but not very often.

Answer to How would you go about disguising yourself?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:13:02 -0700

How would you go about disguising yourself?

I'd wear Jeans, black coat a hat of some sort and shades. But that might be a tad suspicious.

Answer to What item that needs batteries is nearest to you?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:12:06 -0700

What item that needs batteries is nearest to you?

My digital camera

Answer to What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say Hawaii?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:11:29 -0700

What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say Hawaii?

Pineapple

Answer to If someone told you the word,"Robert", what comes to your mind instantly?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:11:04 -0700

If someone told you the word,"Robert", what comes to your mind instantly?

This kid I knew in High School, his name was Robert.

Answer to Where can i buy a life?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:10:43 -0700

Where can i buy a life?

Wal-Mart

Answer to What are the differences between love and war?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:10:23 -0700

What are the differences between love and war?

Love has actually done good in this world while war has not.

Answer to What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say, "California"?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:08:06 -0700

What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say, "California"?

The Golden Gate bridge.

Answer to You are alone in my house. What will you do?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:06:59 -0700

You are alone in my house. What will you do?

I'd try and figure out how I got there.

Answer to What is the difference between "You" and "ME"?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:04:39 -0700

What is the difference between "You" and "ME"?

The number of letters, and the fact that "ME" is all uppercase while "You" is not.

Answer to What's something that nobody can ever take away from you?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:01:33 -0700

What's something that nobody can ever take away from you?

My ability to quickly learn any programming language.

Answer to Do you resent Microsoft's "Genuine Advantage"? Do you see any advantage?

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:54:36 -0700

Do you resent Microsoft's "Genuine Advantage"? Do you see any advantage?

Question 1: Yes Question 2: No

Answer to Has the cost of gasoline went back down where you live?

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:37:07 -0700

Has the cost of gasoline went back down where you live?

In Canada its gone down from $1.30 a litre to $0.96 a litre.

Answer to Do you use Gmail or Inbox.com?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:01:31 -0700

Do you use Gmail or Inbox.com?

Gmail, never heard of inbox.com

Answer to How long does love last?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:55:02 -0700

How long does love last?

As long as you want.

Answer to Can't live with ______ can't live without them.

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:53:34 -0700

Can't live with ______ can't live without them.

Bacteria

Answer to Why does my cordless phone screw up my router?Every time I use it I can't get a signal to my laptop or the PS3

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:45:44 -0700

Why does my cordless phone screw up my router?Every time I use it I can't get a signal to my laptop or the PS3

An easier method than yeroca's is to change the frequency on the router. There's different channels (1 through 11) and the difference should be enough.

Answer to How do I connect a HP Laserjet 4 Plus to a Linksys RV082 router? I'd like to share the printer over the network. I think I need a HP JETDIRECT CARD for the printer. But thru what port does the printer connect to the router?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:44:39 -0700

How do I connect a HP Laserjet 4 Plus to a Linksys RV082 router? I'd like to share the printer over the network. I think I need a HP JETDIRECT CARD for the printer. But thru what port does the printer connect to the router?

The port that you use to connect to the printer is 9100, that's the default

Answer to Can you go to a mall and not buy anything?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:35:24 -0700

Can you go to a mall and not buy anything?

Like falling off a log

Answer to What does your AB name mean?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:33:24 -0700

What does your AB name mean?

Its an amalgamation of my first, middle and last name.

Answer to What does YOUR name mean? (Link: http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/find.asp)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:32:23 -0700

What does YOUR name mean? (Link: http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/find.asp)

Jordan Gender: Male Origin: Hebrew Meaning: To Flow Not sure what it means "To Flow".

Answer to Did you know about "Ironman" before the movie came out?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:12:14 -0700

Did you know about "Ironman" before the movie came out?

Nope.

Answer to Why fighter planes fly in formation?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:04:41 -0700

Why fighter planes fly in formation?

If you meant the V formation its because the V formation reduces drag on the following planes - by a substantial amount. They got it from birds.

Answer to If you could choose to have an animal's ability, what ability would it be? And from what animal?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:07:27 -0700

If you could choose to have an animal's ability, what ability would it be? And from what animal?

The gecko's ability to walk on the ceiling and walls.

Answer to Would you rather sneeze marbles or cough feathers?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:04:11 -0700

Would you rather sneeze marbles or cough feathers?

I'd rather sneeze marbles. Then I could defend myself if I was attacked.

Answer to A 5'7" person walked up to you, would you be looking down at them, or up at them?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:03:25 -0700

A 5'7" person walked up to you, would you be looking down at them, or up at them?

I'd be almost eye to eye. I'm around 5'9"

Answer to Do you think that rain can be calming?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:00:56 -0700

Do you think that rain can be calming?

If I'm already awake then yes. If I wake up to it raining then I'm stressed for some reason

Answer to How many thoughts does the average person have each day?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:27:11 -0700

How many thoughts does the average person have each day?

How many grains of sand are there at a beach? There you go. You think about stuff but don't realize it. You have to think in order to walk, breath, see, smell, touch, taste and hear but we don't notice it.

Answer to What are your favorite quotes?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:21:48 -0700

What are your favorite quotes?

This one is from a TV show: "I'm up the creek. I don't have a paddle, I don't have a boat! I don't even have a creek!!" By Colonel Hogan in Hogan's Heroes. Back to actual people "To invent something, all you need is a bunch of junk and an...

Answer to What are your favorite names?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:43:58 -0700

What are your favorite names?

Zeke or Raven

Answer to I love to _______ while naked!

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:43:07 -0700

I love to _______ while naked!

shower

Answer to What is your favourite conundrum?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:42:56 -0700

What is your favourite conundrum?

Not sure if this is a conundrum but: Pregnant women sometimes have an urge for the Pickles, Dirt or paper; and no one knows why.

Answer to which is ur favourite colour?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:39:26 -0700

which is ur favourite colour?

Azure blue.

Answer to Where did I leave the remote?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:37:07 -0700

Where did I leave the remote?

Its right where you left it.

Answer to What household electronic do you use the least?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:36:47 -0700

What household electronic do you use the least?

coffee pot.

Answer to What is the file system in linux called? what is the difference between windows file system & linux file system?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:43:17 -0700

What is the file system in linux called? what is the difference between windows file system & linux file system?

There's like 20 Linux filesystems (not an exaggeration). Each Linux FS is different because of what is was made for. XFS was designed for speed with large files. Reiserfs was designed for speed with small files. In Linux you can choose which File system you want and it won't really...

Answer to Do you love to ask questions, answer, or comment?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:38:52 -0700

Do you love to ask questions, answer, or comment?

Yes

Answer to Is an identical twin theoretically the same as a clone?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:38:02 -0700

Is an identical twin theoretically the same as a clone?

The clone would be the same genetically, but they still may not have the same personality because they did not experience the same events and they both started life in a different "world".

Answer to Why can’t I seem to get my “Dwarf Dating Fail” submission posted on FailBlog.org? What is wrong with it?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:21:22 -0700

Why can’t I seem to get my “Dwarf Dating Fail” submission posted on FailBlog.org? What is wrong with it?

It's kinda hard to read the text in the image. I've sent in several fails too and they haven't been put up either.

Answer to I've purchased rollercoaster tycoon 2 & 3 for my laptop, both games have been downloaded, when i play tycoon 3 it freezes and plays very slow, tycoon 2 wont let me play, keeps saying game initialization failed, fujitsu siemen laptop vista,help............

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:19:23 -0700

I've purchased rollercoaster tycoon 2 & 3 for my laptop, both games have been downloaded, when i play tycoon 3 it freezes and plays very slow, tycoon 2 wont let me play, keeps saying game initialization failed, fujitsu siemen laptop vista,help............

RCT3 is bloated so good luck getting it to run on anything on a super computer. I have the game too. For RCT2 try setting its compatibility settings to Windows XP.

Answer to What photo would qualify as a “Womanhood Fail” on FailBlog.org?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:17:37 -0700

What photo would qualify as a “Womanhood Fail” on FailBlog.org?

<creepy>A picture where you can see the tampon string.</creepy>

Answer to Why do people put backgrounds on their Myspace pages that make it extremely difficult to read the text on the page?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:12:01 -0700

Why do people put backgrounds on their Myspace pages that make it extremely difficult to read the text on the page?

Because they think its cool.

Answer to Why would people be rude on here? They dont even know you, and yet they can still find ways to attack you with the answers and comments they leave you.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:47:08 -0700

Why would people be rude on here? They dont even know you, and yet they can still find ways to attack you with the answers and comments they leave you.

Welcome to the Internet.

Answer to What are the most effective yet simple ways people can save energy?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:46:18 -0700

What are the most effective yet simple ways people can save energy?

Turn off their computer(s) every night, including monitors, speakers, printers, scanners, etc. Open your blinds and turn off your lights (or as many as possible).

Answer to I'm trying to retrieve a deleted excel file that I accidentally deleted - I'm using Vista

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:44:42 -0700

I'm trying to retrieve a deleted excel file that I accidentally deleted - I'm using Vista

I suggest Undelete Plus: http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/System/Backup-and-Recovery/Windows-Portable-Applications-Portable-Undelete-Plus.shtml

Answer to What's your IQ and do you care?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:01:33 -0700

What's your IQ and do you care?

Last time I checked it was 127. I should take it again.

Answer to What Element are you?(Earth, Air, fire, water, etc...)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:51:20 -0700

What Element are you?(Earth, Air, fire, water, etc...)

I'd have to say fire. I can be aggressive, constructive, destructive and protective.

Answer to If you received $500 right now, and had to spend it immediately, how would you spend it?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:48:04 -0700

If you received $500 right now, and had to spend it immediately, how would you spend it?

I'd put some in a high interest savings account, invest a bit and use it to buy a new computer.

Answer to Police have found out that tasers don't work on wild boars. What other interesting but essentially useless pieces of information have you come across lately?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:39:53 -0700

Police have found out that tasers don't work on wild boars. What other interesting but essentially useless pieces of information have you come across lately?

In Ottawa, Canada it is illegal to eat Ice Cream on Bank St.

Answer to "And I still haven't found what I'm looking for"...have you?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:34:52 -0700

"And I still haven't found what I'm looking for"...have you?

I don't know what I'm looking for so I might have and I might not have. I don't know if I am looking for something.

Answer to Will you state two truths and 1 lie about yourself? Don't say which is the truth and which is the lie and I will try and guess. :)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:31:39 -0700

Will you state two truths and 1 lie about yourself? Don't say which is the truth and which is the lie and I will try and guess. :)

1: I am a website designer 2: I am a computer programmer 3: I am in University

Answer to Do you know who Peter Loyd is?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:29:40 -0700

Do you know who Peter Loyd is?

He sound like a musician.

Answer to What should one consider when purchasing a gaming computer? Which is the best and is it worth the asking price?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:02:52 -0700

What should one consider when purchasing a gaming computer? Which is the best and is it worth the asking price?

One thing that is always overlooked is the hard drive(s). Get two: one for Windows and one for Games.

Answer to What are some things a gaming computer should have?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:01:40 -0700

What are some things a gaming computer should have?

If you can afford it (which you probably can't) get RAID.

Answer to What is easier to generate, solar energy (electricity) or wind energy?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:56:34 -0700

What is easier to generate, solar energy (electricity) or wind energy?

Wind, take a generator to a political conference and you could power a whole state.

Answer to Do you find that having a shower can make you feel 100 times better when you're down?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:32:58 -0700

Do you find that having a shower can make you feel 100 times better when you're down?

About an hour ago I was tired and stressed. I took a shower and I'm feeling much better now.

Answer to Favorite MAS*H episodes

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:29:24 -0700

Favorite M*A*S*H episodes

Chief Surgeon Who? In the first season where Blake appoints Hawkeye as chief surgeon.

Answer to What happened to Kingers first wife, Laverne?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:27:57 -0700

What happened to Kingers first wife, Laverne?

She cheated on him with his friend. So he divorced her.

Answer to Complete this phrase: "These are Captains Pierce and ____________."

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:24:24 -0700

Complete this phrase: "These are Captains Pierce and ____________."

"These are Captains Pierce and these are Captains McEntire" I spelt Trapper's name wrong. It was from the episode "The Incubator" in season 2, and Colonel Blake said it to the guy from HQ.

Answer to Radar ordered a grape _______________?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:21:00 -0700

Radar ordered a grape _______________?

Nehi

Answer to Is there an iso burner that will burn the iso to play in my dvd player? My dvd player reads DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW. I tried imgburn but it didn't read in the dvd player. It just wrote it to the disk. Can I get some help

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:19:30 -0700

Is there an iso burner that will burn the iso to play in my dvd player? My dvd player reads DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW. I tried imgburn but it didn't read in the dvd player. It just wrote it to the disk. Can I get some help

MagicISO, Nero (although its considered to be bloated), Alcohol 120% You can probably get one online for free.

Answer to If i want to burn a dvd right out of the package how do i get around the "lock" on the dvd, it won't ket me burn it, it's a protected disk?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:18:32 -0700

If i want to burn a dvd right out of the package how do i get around the "lock" on the dvd, it won't ket me burn it, it's a protected disk?

If it's a standard DVD (IE the 4.7GB) you can use DVD Decrypter, although it's illegal (unless you want to make a backup).

Answer to What is your favourite current t.v. show and why?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:17:04 -0700

What is your favourite current t.v. show and why?

Mythbusters M*A*S*H Total Drama Island

Answer to My favorite old t.v. show was M.A.S.H., whats yours?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:15:59 -0700

My favorite old t.v. show was M.A.S.H., whats yours?

M*A*S*H, or Hogan's Heroes or McHale's Navy.

Answer to Do celebs deserve to win awards?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:15:07 -0700

Do celebs deserve to win awards?

I think so. Some of them actually work hard at what they do and they should get attention for that.

Answer to What celebs most deserve to be called Ninnies?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:13:54 -0700

What celebs most deserve to be called Ninnies?

The ones that are famous because they're related to someone famous, or because they won some contest.

Answer to In your opinion,what batteries are the best,evereadys,duracells or rayo vac. which lasts longer.

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:59:57 -0700

In your opinion,what batteries are the best,evereadys,duracells or rayo vac. which lasts longer.

I've found Duracell to be the best of the three.

Answer to Would you buy scented toilet paper? Does it exist?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:56:24 -0700

Would you buy scented toilet paper? Does it exist?

My butt doesn't have the ability to smell things, so scented toilet paper would be pointless.