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Windows 10 alternative

Revive that old pc with Ubuntu Linux at http://www.lxle.net/
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posted by bob
1 comments posted 11yrs posted by bob

Do google group folks see this?

I have heard from someone that my posts do not show up on Google Groups. True? It may be because I sent the "no archive"...
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posted by gfretwell
1 comments posted 11yrs posted by gfretwell

Creosote and railroad ties

Creosote and railroad ties AIUI, creosote doesn't prevent rot, it merely deters it, that is, slows it down or delays it...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
7 comments posted 11yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Don't let your wife buy a shower curtain

I have not been posting here lately because a few weeks ago my wife decided to buy a new shower curtain...then noticed...
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posted by philo
14 comments posted 11yrs posted by philo

ot: the justice system

In light of a recent discussion, it's made me wonder if people even believe in the justice system any more. Why has soc...
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posted by xyz
8 comments posted 11yrs posted by xyz

HDD LED panel (bezel) lights

Since no one is selling HDD panel lights, it looks like I'll have to make my own. Here's the thing, I don't want those l...
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posted by scanb31
13 comments posted 11yrs posted by scanb31

what type of glue for scale lining?

I have a digital scale (the kind you weigh your self on). The footprint lining is curling up on the edges. I keep it in...
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posted by scanb31
7 comments posted 11yrs posted by scanb31

fix broken PVC pipe

The PVC pipe that drains our kitchen sink broke in two. Since there is no pressure on it, can an amatuer glue it back? I...
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posted by jud
31 comments posted 11yrs posted by jud

Dirty hot water

Odd thing happened yesterday. Preceding it, I noticed the kitchen sink faucet was leaking a little so did what I've suc...
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posted by invalid
9 comments posted 11yrs posted by invalid

One House Town

Article about Whittier, Alaska from CNN: http://tinyurl.com/pbhj4ky A fourteen story building is pretty much the town....
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posted by dh0496
0 comments posted 11yrs posted by dh0496

50 microns enough? gold plated contacts.

I've probably found the weak link in my internet connection. Raining today, no internet. Outside. Wire that runs outsid...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
55 comments posted 11yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Constitution Free Zone

Any one living there? Scary stuff. I just learned about it.
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posted by dragon40
23 comments posted 11yrs posted by dragon40

OT Windows 10

I was able to upgrade a laptop today to Windows 10. If you have W8 or 8.1, do not hesitate. It is so much better, more...
205 comments posted 11yrs
posted by esp
205 comments posted 11yrs posted by esp