My First [big] Linux Problem
Current mood: accomplished

There I was, messing around on some PCLinuxOS [on this old, slow HP Pavillion that someone gave me w/128mb RAM, rotf!] and I was checking all the control panels out [the display, taskbar stuff and a few other things like that], and getting online trying to figure out which new version (distro and vendor?) of Opera to d/l and trying to figure out how to upgrade my FF 1.5 to 2.0...... and how to "upgrade my packages".  I am a total nublet when it comes to this, so I was just trying to explore and figure my issues out using this PC instead of going to another [faster] one.  I wanted to get some practice.  I did a few things here and there and saw quite a few things that I didn't understand but I was trying to.

After several hours of playing and surfing the machine seemed to get a little laggy, so I decided to restart it... to see if that would help.   Well, when it restarted, all the starting *things* (files? processes?) words came up on the screen, as I had seen before, and all the start up was going on.... and then just a few words at the top of the screen and nothing else but a blinking cursor.  I was stumped.  I was never in the "DOS era" either so this command stuff is pretty new to me too.  It said something like local host login, so I thought about that a little and remembered seeing something like that come up on an error that Opera had given me.  I remembered that it said "root".  So I typed in root and hit enter.... and more words came up!  I tried a few differ things after that w/no luck... just the same thing came up about it not being a command or something like that.  I didn't know any commands... wtf??

Ok... so, I hit control/alt/delete to see if that did anything... of course, it reboots the machine, lol.  So I tried the differ start up options it gives me: regular, fail safe and one other one..... and no luck w/any of those either.  At this point I was about ready to go and get my [Windows] lappy and google a few things, when I remembered something else I came across.  I was in the KDE control panel earlier and I didn't really know what "KDE" was so I googled it and pretty much came to the conclusion that it was the "desktop GUI manager" program AND I also remembered seeing an option to start KDE on start up, and I don't really remember that box being checked... maybe I unchecked it by accident or something cuz I never had any problems w/the GUI showing up before  :?

For shits and giggles I decided to give it one more shot and I did the root thing and then typed in kde, and guess what?! Yeah, you prob already know, lmao......... it freakin' booted into the GUI!!!!! OMFG, was I relieved!!  So, yeah... that's it, nothing too tricky I guess, maybe something a little funny for the more experienced users but when you don't know wtf you're doing, then it seems a lot harder than what it really is. 

Haha, YaY! for me!!!!

Oh and um, yeah... I don't know exactly what to call things yet, so feel free to correct my terminology, lol :D

Currently listening : Songs from the Wood By Jethro Tull Release date: 20 May, 2003

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Laundry day
Current mood: cranky

I decide to do some laundry today so I go down and check the laundry room to see if the machines are open or not. There are 3 washers and 4 dryers that all cost $1.25 each EXCEPT for one washer that you can wiggle the coin receptor and wash a load for $0.50.  When I went down there, all of the washers were open and 3 out of the 4 dryers had clothes just sitting in them (all done drying).  

So I decide to only use one washer, THE washer, so I could save a few quarters.  I also didn't want to use more washers and then have to take other people's clothes out of a dryer and set them somewhere else - that drives me crazy when people do that to me, but I don't leave them sitting there for very long like some other people.

I go upstairs to my apartment and wait 25 minutes for my clothes to be done so that I can put them in the dryer and start another load.  As I round the corner to go in there, I see a guy, in his mid 20's (younger than me) putting HIS clothes into MY washer, keep in mind that there are still 2 open washers w/no clothes in them, and all of MY wet clothes are sitting on the folding bench that is always dirty w/dried soap and lint.  The guy looks straight at me, almost w/a "deer in the headlights" look and then says "hey"

Inside of me, I lost it.  Idk how I even started speaking cuz I was so full of laundry rage.  I was trying to appear calm and collected but it was very hard, and weird considering that I am not a very conflictive person.  I just tried to keep my voice low and slow.....  I asked him why he took my clothes out to put his in and he replied w/ some "Oh I'm sorry" line.  I pointed out that there were open washers w/no clothes in them and how I didn't appreciate him touching my clean clothes especially when it was not necessary.  He studdered and said a bunch of garbage excuses about it being the "$.50" washer and how he was "told" to do that.  So I replied that I didn't care who told him what to do and that I did not appreciate it or want him to do that to my clothes.

He left and I proceeded to put my wet, violated clothes into the dryer and some more dirty ones into a differ washer, all the while thinking that he would go back to his apartment and "tattle", so to speak.  Sure as shit, a few minutes pass by and some skinny young chick comes in and asks me if I yelled at her boyfriend cuz he moved my clothes. I told her that we had some words over it but no one was yelling at anyone. I guess she felt the need to defend herself or something because she starts spouting stuff off about how she told him to do that and he doesn't live here and just her boyfriend so he was just doing what he was told.  Psshh I wish my man would do what he's told, rotf!!  

So... there's this guy that doesn't even live here that is doing his laundry and moving my clothes when I do in fact live here and pay rent. Wonderful.  She also gave me some crock about her being in a rush so that's why they didn't wait the 5 whole minutes for me to come down and get my own clothes out. I tell her that I don't care what her excuse is cuz if she was in a rush, there were 2 open washers w/no clothes in them and faster than moving my clothes around as well.

I am so super pissed at this point, I am arguing common courtesy to this bitch and she's just not getting it.  She tries to turn it around saying that I should be right here waiting for my clothes to be done if I don't want people taking them out. BULLSHIT!!!  I come right back and tell her that the only reason she did it was cuz she wanted to be cheap and use that washer, and that she could have waited for it like I do.  She starts in w/"other people do it to me so I do it too".  I told her that it was just plain rude and gross for people to touch other people's clothes and she asks "Why?  They are clean clothes." OMFG!!!!  I told her that I don't want other people putting their dirty hands on my clean, wet clothes and then putting them on a dirty table.  She continues to argue w/me so I say "Fine whatever, I'll just complain"  She gives me a dirty look and tells me to go ahead.  I then add "And I'll tell them about that washer so that they will come fix it and you will have to pay the full $1.25 for that washer just like the all rest of them!  How'd you like that?!"

Then she starts in on me that I am being ridiculous.  Up to this point the words were pretty civilized but this bitch just wasn't getting it.  So I tell her plain and simple, that I don't want her touching my fucking clothes (exact words).  She says something about the language and I roll my eyes, turn around to walk out and tell her to go to hell.  As I walk down the hallway I hear her say something about me being white trash so I turn around to smirk and I see her boyfriend hiding behind one of the doors looking thru the glass part being a sissy.

Heh.... I wanted to pound that bitch to the floor....but didn't.

Thoughts??? Opinions???

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Fixing My Love, The XPS
Current mood: refreshed

OMG!!! I finally fixed my lappy!!! The vid card was WAYYYY too much money =/ and I had to be able to *afford* it - gotta love credit, heh. BUT... I feel whole again, lol, there's just something about it that I love and I can't help it.... and yeah, so what... it's a Dell?? :P :P :P I really love coding, doing graphics and browsing on it, the 1920x1200 screen res rox my sox!! :D

I figured I'd do like a documentational thing here being that the lappy is still kinda relatively new AND it took me a while to be able to find out the info I needed to be sure what was happening. Check here for my other blog on the problems it had.  Pics and details slowly coming along... I took more than 100 pics all the way through, so sorting and slightly editing them will take a bit. =]



And A HUGE Screenshot HERE!!!!

Currently listening : The Wall (Deluxe Packaging Digitally Remastered) By Pink Floyd Release date: 25 April, 2000

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My XPS Lappy Problem =/
Current mood: hyper

I posted this in a group that no longer exists, RIP Geeks Reloaded =( .... so I wanted to put it in here as insight to what the problem WAS. This is a fairly new laptop so there is not much on the problems it has or the fixes associated w/them. So..... here it is from Nov 2, 2006::

Currently watching : Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Release date: 14 September, 2004

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Tarot Card Reading
Current mood: dorky

You are The Wheel of Fortune

Good fortune and happiness but sometimes a species of
intoxication with success

The Wheel of Fortune is all about big things, luck, change, fortune. Almost always good fortune. You are lucky in all things that you do and happy with the things that come to you. Be careful that success does not go to your head however. Sometimes luck can change.

What Tarot Card are You? Take the Test to Find Out.

Currently listening : Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing By Keith Urban Release date: 07 November, 2006

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Birthday Goodies
Current mood: pleased
Category: Life

So, yeah, another birthday has come and gone.... it sucks to get older [sometimes]. For the past few years I haven't really done anything for it or made a big deal either, so I didn't expect anything much to come of this year either. =/

The years are starting to blend together and nothing much exciting happens anymore - just life - work, bills, kids, bleh. Don't get me wrong, I love my family and they make me happy =] but everything is soooo routine and that gets boring.

Anyway, back to what I was saying, lol... my birthday this year, was surprisingly nice. I got a few nice gifts from the ones I love, including this awesome ladybug necklace - <3 - I never want to take it off!!! Looky (crappy webcam pics, I tried to clear them up a little) >>

I also got the new Keith Urban CD - who, btw, I absolutely love! ^_^ *listening to it as I type* hehe... Um, a bottle of a nice white wine, some gift certificates, quite a few candles and holders ^_^ *loves burning candles* and a couple pairs of earrings :)

Me and the Mr. went out to a nice dinner, I had a few strawberry daiquiris and then we went up the beach and played some pool. I think I forgot how to play because it's been so long since I have..... Needless to say I sucked, lol, I got my ass handed to me on a platter!! =/ I still had fun playing. I don't get to go out very much so it was nice just to be out....

We'll that's it... kinda sounds a tad lame now that I've itemized everything up, lol, oh well... Christmas is coming and I'm pretty excited about that - I get to have extra special visitors this year!!

<3,
Lame, Old LéSabré ;)

Currently listening : Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing By Keith Urban Release date: 07 November, 2006

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Tagged, I'm it!!
Current mood: nostalgic
Category: Music

I was tagged by lil'tude <-- a fellow MySpace group-aholic too ;)
[she has a private profile for those who don't know her] 
 
O.K., here's the deal: I list 6 albums [or songs] that bring back memories. I then tag 6 people to do the same.

All of these albums have played a significant role in my life at one time, and still make me feel butterflies to this day when I here any of the songs. I also know all of the words by heart. Sometimes music is the only answer when you question the things around you.

Mike [Mromutt]
Deano
phinux®
ENIAC

Currently listening : Honeymoon Suite By Honeymoon Suite Release date: 25 October, 1990

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45 Randoms =]
Current mood: mellow

Well, I thought maybe I would [finally] put in a few things about me since my div is taking forever to finish =/ So....

45 random things about me  =]
Whats your name spelt backwards?	acissej
What did you do last night?	worked til 11pm
The last thing you downloaded onto your computer?	extensions for FireFox
Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery?	yes.... zing!
Last time you swam in a pool?	this past summer
What are you wearing?	tank top & jogging pants
How many cars have you owned?	um.... 7 in 9 yrs
Type of music you dislike most?	hard core rap
Are you registered to vote?	of course
Do you have cable?	yes
What kind of computer do you use?	mostly my Dell xps lappy
Ever made a prank phone call?	sure
You like anyone right now?	haha... no
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?	maybe
Furthest place you ever traveled?	Montana fom Mass.
What's your favorite comic strip?	mother goose and grim
Do u know all the words to the national anthem?	no...
Shower, morning or night?	afternoon
Best movie you've seen in the past month?	none :(
Favorite pizza toppings?	hamburg, bacon & mushroom
Chips or popcorn?	chips
What cell phone provider do you have?	Sprint
Have you ever smoked peanut shells?	bwahahaha... NO!!
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?	no
Orange Juice or apple?	oj
Who were the last people you sat at lunch with?	my daughters
Favorite chocolate bar?	skor
Who is your longest friend and how long?	my oldest daughter.... 12 yrs
Last time you ate a homegrown tomato?	2 days ago
Have you ever won a trophy?	not really...
Favorite arcade game?	pac-man
Ever ordered from an infomercial?	yes
Sprite or 7-UP?	7-UP
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work?	work shirt
Last thing you bought at Walgreens?	all kinds of things
Ever thrown up in public?	no.... thankfully
Would you prefer being a millionaire or finding true love?	a millionaire, yeah I know...
Do you believe in love at first sight?	no
SPONGEBOB OR JIMMY NEUTRON?	sponge bob
Did you have long hair as a young kid?	yes
What message is on your voicemail machine?	leave it
Where would you like to go right now?	to sleep ;)
Whats  the name of your  pet?	no pets
What kind of back pack do you have, and what's in it?	no backpack anymore
What do you think about most?	what I should be doing....

Are you bored yet?? =D

Currently listening : Break the Cycle By Staind Release date: 22 May, 2001

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Bill Gates Goes To Hell...
Current mood: awake

Satan greets him: "Welcome Mr. Gates, we've been waiting for you. This will be your home for all eternity. You've been selfish, greedy and a big liar all your life. Now, since you've got me in a good mood, I'll be generous and give you a choice of three places in which you'll be locked up forever."

Satan takes Bill to a huge lake of fire in which millions of poor souls are tormented and tortured. He then takes him to a massive coliseum where thousands of people are chased about and devoured by starving lions. Finally, he takes Bill to a tiny room in which there is a bottle of the finest wine sitting on a table and to Bill's delight, he sees a PC in the corner. Without hesitation, Bill says "I'll take this option."

"Fine," says Satan, allowing Bill to enter the room. Satan locks the room after Bill.

As he turns around, he bumps into Lucifer.
"That was Bill Gates!" cried Lucifer. "Why did you give him the best place of all!"

"That's what everyone thinks" snickered Satan.

"The bottle has a hole in it!"

"What about the PC?"

"It's got Windows 95!" laughed Satan.

"And it's missing three keys,"

"Which three?"

"Control, Alt and Delete."

Currently listening : Kilroy Was Here By Styx Release date: 25 October, 1990

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Ryme Tyme, Dr. Seuss Style
Current mood: amused

Bits. Bytes. Chips. Clocks.
Bits in bytes on chips in box.
Bytes with bits and chips with clocks.
Chips in box on ether-docks.

Chips with bits come. Chips with bytes come.
Chips with bits and bytes and clocks come

Look, sir. Look, sir. Read the book, sir.
Let's do tricks with bits and bytes sir.
Let's do tricks with chips and clocks, sir.

First, I'll make a quick trick bit stack.
Then I'll make a quick trick byte stack.
You can make a quick trick chip stack.
You can make a quick trick clock stack.

And here's a new trick on the scene.
Bits in bytes for your machine.
Bytes in words to fill your screen.

Now we come to ticks and tocks, sir.
Try to say this by the clock, sir.

Clocks on chips tick.
Clocks on chips tock.
Eight byte bits tick.
Eight bit bytes tock.
Clocks on chips with eight bit bytes tick.
Chips with clocks and eight byte bits tock.

Here's an easy game to play.
Here's an easy thing to say:

If a packet hits a pocket on a socket on a port,
And the bus is interrupted as a very last resort,
And the address of the memory makes your floppy disk abort,
Then the socket packet pocket has an error to report!

If your cursor finds a menu item followed by a dash,
And the double-clicking icon puts your window in the trash,
And your data is corrupted 'cause the index doesn't hash,
then your situation's hopeless, and your system's gonna crash!

You can't say this?
What a shame sir!
We'll find you
Another game sir.

If the label on the cable on the table at your house,
Says the network is connected to the button on your mouse,
But your packets want to tunnel on another protocol,
That's repeatedly rejected by the printer down the hall,

And your screen is all distorted by the side effects of gauss,
So your icons in the window are as wavy as a souse,
Then you may as well reboot and take them all out with a bang,
'Cause as sure as bytes have nibbles, your computer's gonna hang!

When the copy of your floppy's getting sloppy on the disk,
And the microcode instructions cause unnecessary risc,
Then you have to flash your memory and you'll want to RAM your ROM.
Quickly turn off the computer and be sure to tell your mom!

:)

Currently listening : Hunting High and Low By a-ha Release date: 25 October, 1990

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