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Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not sure what point you are making, Fox? > > Laptops sometimes go wrong however well they are > looked after, as does anything with components > which may fail. Was not trying to make a point. Just saying that if you look after your laptop it should last for years. Components usually fail soon after purchase. That is why Extended guarantees are offered. Retailers know that if a device does not fail in the first year. (Under Warranty) it is unlikly to fail in the next 2-3 years. People are often not aware of some things that reduce the life of their machines. They may well be aware that pouring your coffee over the keyboard is not a good idea. But not aware that Smoking near your PC can Damage your Hard Drive. Smoke particles are Larger than th gap between the Disk and the Read/Write Heads. Same goes for Dust from 'Exhaust' from back end of vaccuum cleaners. House hold Dust. Mice.. stuck in motherboard fan. Insects. The term 'Bug' derives from one of the first computers ever built. An insect (Moth) got stuck in a relay and the computer crashed. http://www.jamesshuggins.com/i/tek1/grace_hopper_h96566k_full.jpg http://www.jamesshuggins.com/h/tek1/first_computer_bug_large.htm Foxy

My Toshiba is 8+ years young and still going well. (Quickly locates wood to touch) They are built like battle ships and very heavy. It is not my main laptop but keep it all up to date as it runs XP and it is good for reference when repairing other PCs /Laptops Had my Sony VA10 for a few years now... Not had any real problems. Resisting all temptation to Update Windows 8. It is a pile of crap. ?50.00 to upgrade from Windows 7 (another pile of crap) Windows 8 is just a Front End to Windows 7. to make it look pretty. It is not an Operating System a such. Laptops should last for years if you look after them. Fox.

This is the first procedure to try... Unplug the power, remove the battery and then hold the power button for 30 to 60 seconds. Re-insert battery.. Then reattach the power and attempt a boot. But presumably if someone is taking a look hopefully all will be ok.. fox

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > DulwichFox Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > 'Wrong Type of Snow' only requires a 'Single > > Flake' for all Train Services to come to a > > grinding halt. > > > xxxxxxx > > Optimistic as always, Fox :)) Trust Me... 'Wrong Type of Snow' IS forecast for Friday. It is the 'Powder Snow' that supposidly gets into the 'Points' of Railwail Tracks that compacts and freezes. Dispite Points being heated. Fox. Foxy

All part of Southwark Council policy to 'Catch Out' more motorists. Best not to park on Lordship Lane. NEVER assume any Parking time allowances. Fox.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Get all the varnish off and make it look as crap > as possible. Take it to Northcross Road, and some > div will pay you a fortune for it. Otta.. You are SO cynical.. I could of written that myself... :) Fox

Problem is, it is always the 'Wrong Type of Snow' a term used my Transport governing bodies and Local Authorities. 'Wrong Type of Snow' means you cannot grit before it comes down and it is too late to grit after it has come down. 'Wrong Type of Snow' only requires a 'Single Flake' for all Train Services to come to a grinding halt. Fox

A pet owner has been warned he could be fined ?1,000 after he put up missing cat posters in his local neighbourhood. http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=155753928 Not sure of the policy in Southwark. But certainly people have been fined. Fox.

You need something like this.. Cannot find UK Equivalent.. http://cdn-images.sewelldirect.com/products/SW-9393/SW-9393.jpg http://sewelldirect.com/Component-VGA-to-HDMI-Scaler-720p.asp

Time to update.. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WSK4m1pfzNU/TrlzQQVxl0I/AAAAAAAAANo/jIDPg-CqFTc/s1600/stoneage_computer_hg_clr.gif Fox :)

Grace and Favour Site is being done up. Fox.

Q. How to start a 'Small Buisiness' ?? A. Take over a 'Thriving Business' Run it baddly. and watch it collapse. Fox.

I was in The Ship in The Borough recently. They had a 'Photographer' ? photographing plates of food. It was a pretty amateur set up without the usual Lighting and 'Cosmetic' tricks usually associated with trying to make a plate of 'crap' look edible. The food there is generally pretty poor. So perhaps Youngs are attempting to up the standards in ALL their outlets. Beer IS good though. NOT good if you prefer to drink 'Arty Farty Fruit Bitters' at ?8.00 a pint. Like 'Ramsey's Old'e Stoat & Pinapple Head Banger 9%' I made that up. So Formites need not complain if you cannot find it in ED. Fox.

There are Three crosses in the Union Flag.. St. George's Cross, the flag of England http://www.know-britain.com/general/images/st_george_cross.jpg St. Andrew's Cross, the flag of Scotland http://www.know-britain.com/general/images/st_andw_cross.jpg St. Patrick's Cross, the flag of Ireland http://www.know-britain.com/general/images/st_patk_cross.jpg http://www.know-britain.com/general/union_jack.html Oh. So the question was Red Crosses. Well never mind cannot win them all Fox

The Clockhouse is closed for 10 weeks. Twitter:- The Clock House @Theclockhouse Our doors are now closed for 10 weeks! Thank you everyone for all your support, we will miss you all! Fox

I used to go to Clapham. ( yonks ago )There was a pub called The Two Brewers and there were bands there on various nights. Sunday was the best night. The Late Steve Waller was a regular I seem to remember??? Fox

Arhhh The Round House .. I went there many many times... On one occassion whilt in an 'Elevated' state of mind I arrived to find there was a Power Cut. I was refused entry on saftey grounds but was allowed in after producing a Torch. ( Could not make it up) The power was restored. Greasy Truckers were "a loose organisation of individuals whose ideals were based on those of the Diggers in San Francisco, recycling money into worthwhile causes." [3] This album was the first of two albums recorded at concerts in London organised by Greasy Truckers, the second being Greasy Truckers Live at Dingwalls Dance Hall (1974). All proceeds from the concert and LP sales went to Greasy Truckers' project to build a hostel in Notting Hill Gate.[4] The concert was due to run from 3PM until midnight and include performances by Byzantium and others, but wage disputes between the unions and the government had led to frequent power cuts, one of which occurred in the early evening, giving an unusual album track "Power cut". The fire brigade asked the audience to leave, but when power was resumed, and the audience re-admitted, hundreds more people came in. In defiance of the Fire Brigade, many people stayed inside, temporary lighting was set up and the audience was entertained by eccentric folk band Skinner's Rats who did not require amplification. They started with the opening of Richard Strauss's "Also Sprach Zarathustra" before breaking into a medley of reels and being joined on stage by a troop of Morris dancers - the Blackheath Foot and Death Men. Strange that whilst Googling the above. I discovered the bit about the Blackheath Foot and Death Men. They become Blackheath Morris Men. and I danced with them back in the 80's Do not remember them being at the Round House. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greasy_Truckers_Party Fox

Buggies... Fox

I am with Orange... Now uses EE Network.. No problems with signal strength. Fox.

Escape Tunnel for Friday & Saturday Nights... Fox

I entered 'Indian' 'SE22' Did not find a single Restaurant in East Dulwich. Found 41 rests. elsewhere... Foxy..

Allotments do not generate revenue... They also generally get neglected. People get them and the novelty soon wears off when people find they are hard work. Bit like people joining a Gym... Fox.

Annette Curtain Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Make a huge pair of flip-flops with old pine > planks > > > Every time you look down, hey presto! > "Floorboards" And.... If it Snows, You can Ski down to the shops. :) Fox.

It's a Shop/P.O. so the shop bit will be open. P.O. Counter prob. closed. ??? Fox

My New Years Resolution is one I always keep. That is to never make any resolutions. Fox.