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Hi guys,I read through again the previous thread on Ubuntu (a free Linux based operating and software system) which is now closed and views seemed divided between those who wanted to give it a go and those who want to chuck it.My plea is... give it a...

Anybody watching it? I thought episode 1 (which I just caught on iPlayer) knocked the ball right out of the park. Fantastic, edgy, visceral drama, with some truly shocking moments. I enjoyed the first series immensely, but the new series already feels...

Having just watched "A Bridge Too far," I was so reminded of Choral Evensong as a child at school and the ritual but genuine remembrance that is associated with this most lovely hymn.Given the World seems so accursed by a lack of Spirituality, or...

Dear all:I hope you can give me some help.I want to record a number of old cassettes mainly radio broadcasts on to CD, now this part I can do as I have the usb device and some recording software for my MAC, so can get them onto the hard disk.However I...

Has anyone else seen this film? We saw it over the holiday period and much as I dislike going to the cinema and enduring noisy kids, queueing and paying exorbitant sums out for the privilege (plus an extra sum for the 3-D glasses) all was forgotten...

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Warnings are popping up all over various hifi & ham radio forums. A guy called Peter Elias ( p_elias87@yahoo.com ) and maybe other names. His scam is taking pics from eBay and contacting people looking for gear on forums via email. You pay him via PP and get nothing. PP, police & others are on to him, I guess its a one trick & move on deal, so I guess he can reappear under another name I have hacked around for a few minutes and it seems he is based in Spain, London, USA and a number of other...

Can anyone tell me why the 'music room'thread was first purged and then removed please?

OK lads, I see the loss of Wossy post has migrated to banter over the new R2 line up, so here is a new post to bang heads on re the new line-up.IM(very)HO But I am just a grumpy ol' git who thinks R1 is the sporn of the devil.Chris Evans - the...

I don't know if there are any other Rohmer fans on the forum, but the great French film-maker has died, aged 89:Eric RohmerI admire his films for their commitment to naturalism, and for their humane vision. It's hard to think of a totally dislikable...

Hello,Since I am most interested in having to order model Regal Supreme or Herald Supreme, I wanted to hear some comments from (happy) Vi-Spring owners. Also is a price tag of £8.000,00 the right price for a Regal Supreme super king size with...

Basically it is worth watching this:Judge Napolitano on abuse of the Constitutionand you really need to stick with it right thru' the whole 7 minutes or so.Then if you are on side with what the Superior Court Judge is talking about have a look at his...

Merry Christmas to everyone - I'm just curious how many of you are going to Church on Christmas morning? I rarely do (in fact I consider myself of no religious affiliation at all - just curious about what's really at the root of the cosmos) whereas my...

How cold are you At 06:45 my house weather station is showing -10.1'c Nearby www weather stations .....Benson -17'c and still falling like crazy was -11'c at 04:00Wallingford -13'cWantage -14'c

"A salt store the size of 600 blue whales has been diverted to councils as local authorities attempt to clear icy roads."Well, I'm glad I know what 600 blue whales look like, otherwise I'd be lost.Tony 

Celebrity Big Brother.Isn't Stephen Baldwin a complete pr1ck?

MuchachosI've long noted that, when somebody seeks advice about an upgrade, there is often a response saying "buy more music", giving the view that this is the most important item.I'm not so sure about this.I have a reasonably decent Naim set up, but...

Out with the old clapped out AEG washer, and in with the Miele. What a great machine. More wash cycles than you know what to do with, and built like a tank.Nigel

I am very sorry that in recent weeks South Africans have only fuelled the national stereotype that they can never lose (or draw), but only ever be cheated out of winning.We had it with rugby, Leicester vs Springboks in November when SA had to make...

Oh dear oh dear - re my note after the Durban game quote: Beware .... a protea maybe a flower, but these oke's are not to be confused with their namesakes. Judging by the tirade of e-mails & sms I got yesterday from my old Windhoek drinking buddies, we have a lion with a thorn in its foot, and it ain't arf angry. My phone is overloaded just now with sms's from SA, seems they think England is teflon coated, and that the most polite message that can be printed Yo Onions, what a guy to have...

The old thread was a deal of great fun for me, and as I am having a Birthday Party this weekend, I had hoped to revitalise the old Thread, which may be found here:Polish Vodka?Now consigned to being history, it still has much warmth and humanity in...

I've just taken a few snow pics flash and long exposure, the later ones are "orangy". i assume I need to change something White balance? what settings should I use?I should know this stuff by now.Canon EOS 350D. With flash. Without.

I have recently phoned the council & was told that the gritting teams are working around the clock, when the clock is clear they may start on the roads . . .

As you may have seen the BBC is busy denying that their reduced bit-rate broadcasting is affecting HD quality.Anyone in any doubt should take a quick look at the David Dimbleby "How We Built Britain" on now. When they first screened that, it was...