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Posts: 21/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Posted by Thierry 420, 420, 420! Now that's my favorite number! |
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Posts: 22/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Anyone here been on an oxygen mask? If you have a photo and/or video, feel free to post it as well. |
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Posts: 24/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Hope I'm nit breaking any rules bumping this since no one has posted in this since last year but since I'm contributing on-topic/relevant stuff, I figure it's ok. Anyways, woke up yesterday and the room was 59 degrees. Have two thermostats in the house and decided to turn the downstairs on and turn mine off but it was a big mistake. When the downstairs thermostat is only on, my heat will only run for a few seconds before shutting off while the downstairs heat runs. When mine is running and the downstairs is off, the entire house will run but I'm thinking that outside of my room, the downstairs runs at a reduced heat rate compared to when that thermostat is on. |
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Posts: 25/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
For the next Acmlm board, the code should be easy to understand, and maybe include readmes as in 2 install instructions it has parts that say "See the configure file for more info", yet, there is no readme like what I think that text is referring to. |
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Posts: 26/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
I'm registered there, but I have a lyft important question. Is discord short for Disco Research and Development? |
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Posts: 27/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Has anyone ever attempted to hack the GBA version of Super Mario Bros 3? Are there any editors for that version or any other info on this topic? I like the GBA version of mario bros 3 compared to the NES version, but am checking out the tools for the NES version right now. |
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Posts: 28/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
I've modded many consoles over the years. I've modded a Wii, Wii U (Virtual Wii), 3DS, Android phone, and some laptops if you call patching uxtheme.dll to accept non-Microsoft themes. The Wii was hacked to play Gameboy games and eventually Gamecube games. The Wii U was hacked to play Gamecube games (I can use the pro controller for that), and eventually Wii games once I figured out how. That was replaced with a Windows 10 desktop that can play those perfectly. 3DS was hacked to play any 3DS games as well as Gameboy advanced games. Android phone was hacked to downgrade its Android version back to the version that came with the phone, 6.0, but a later security month update (I think I switched it to the July 2016(?) update for Android 6.0). This has since been restored to Android 7.0 with nags to update to 8.0, but I ignore those. The uxtheme.dll was hacked to support Windows XP's Luna theme for Windows 7. |
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Posts: 29/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
What is the oldest operating system that you own? It has to be installed on physical hardware, not in a virtual machine. For me, it is Windows 2000 on an Acer TravelMate 2480 that originally came with Windows Vista. This is supplemented with Windows XP. Both are on 36.7 and 37.2 partitions respectively.
And this is no ordinary 2000 install either. It has Office 2007 as well as the latest supported FireFox for XP (52.9). It is also fully up to date, accomplished with Windows Update right before they took it down for 200/XP/Vista. It also has working drivers as well. Everything works from Intel Graphics to even wireless internet (using Boingo, which is software. not a USB adapter). To accomplish this, I just downloaded the 32bit XP drivers from the Acer support page for my laptop model. |
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Posts: 30/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Posted by Hiryuu Yes it was. When using Rufus to "burn" Vista X64 onto a USB drive, it should auto-select it. However, Vista and 7 have issues with UEFI. I've tried Windows 7 on UEFI with secure boot disabled, but it freezes on the Starting Windows logo screen. |
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Posts: 31/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Anyone here who still uses Windows 7? I am. In fact, I have it installed and running on a 2018 Dell laptop. It had Windows 10, but I wiped it and replaced it with 7 in September. Later, after Thanksgiving, I swapped the HDD for an SSD and swapped the 4GB of Ram for 8GB. On the SSD went Windows 7. I have been impressed with both ever since.
I still use 7 as I found that I just do not want to use Windows 10 full-time, at least right now. Out of all my laptop's only three have 10 (and one is Windows 10 build 10240 x64 Pro) One day, I'll move to 10, whether it be I'm forced to or I build a souped up gaming laptop. I have an attachment to 7 and am not ready to give it up. P.S. I posted this from a Windows 2000 installation found on one of my many laptops (I have a lot). |
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Posts: 32/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Posted by ゼンガー・ゾンボルト Have an old computer? If you do, it is probably better to get a new one rather than upgrade the old one to 10 (even though you can do it for free still). I'm not migrating to Windows 10 anytime soon. I'm sticking with 7 for as long as I can. |
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Posts: 33/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Posted by Epele What computer do you use? Chances are the hardware included within it likely has Windows 7 drivers. If you have AMD Radeon R4 graphics, that still supports Windows 7 with worst case scenario being having to edit the driver .inf to add in your specific processor subset (E.G. AMD Stoney, which is a subset of the Radeon R4). |
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Posts: 34/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Anyone here watching the 2020/2021 Tokyo Olympics? I am right now. ROC (Russian Olympic Committee) and France are LIVE on NBC Sports with Volleyball that is currently in its 4th match due to France winning two and ROC one matches (ROC tied it up at 1-1). ROC is closing in on France in the 4th match so we shall see if they can tie it up again. It should be noted this match is taking place well after midnight (12:23) and is nearly 1 AM there in Tokyo. France is leading ROC 21-16 and you need 25 to win a match.
EDIT: Here is an Olympics Discord if anyone is interested: https://discord.gg/gEvtcDGdgj |
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Posts: 35/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Posted by Bill Cipher fan Ah. They do have replays on right now if you want to check out at least one event. Also, I forgot to share this: https://discord.gg/gEvtcDGdgj It's an Olympic Discord if anyone is interested. |
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Posts: 36/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
Windows 8.0 had a very interesting development to say the least. When inspecting the earliest known builds of 8.0, it is clear that Microsoft had the features that would become the hallmarks of the released version of Windows 8.0 in mind from the get-go, with the exception of the theme. Below, we will take a tour of sorts of the mostly straightforward, but at times confusing, development of 8.0.
Windows 8 Build 7652 This is the earliest known build of Windows 8. Based on the only known images Metadata, this build was compiled before November 24th, 2009, but after Windows 7's RTM. This build has been confirmed to be a Windows 8 Build as it features very early ARM architecture support. There is currently no evidence to support this build being a Beta version of a scrapped Service Pack 2 for 7 with ARM support, as the build number would be 7602, not 7652 (maybe this is Windows 7 Service Pack 52, lol). Windows 8 Build 7700 This build is notable for being the first leaked Windows 8 build. On the surface, nothing screams Windows 8, you might even think this is a post-RTM build of Windows 7, as it still bears the 6.1 version number, still features the Windows 7 bootscreen, and the Windows 7 branding everywhere, but it is a Windows 8 Build as under the hood, several changes that would persist into Windows 11 appeared here, plus a very early version of Internet Explorer 9 (Still known as Internet Explorer 8, and would not ship with Windows 8 RTM) appears, although it is unstable once loaded into Internet Explorer 9 Mode. It also includes the first references to Windows 8 within Group Policy Manager. Windows 8 Build 7746 Not much has changed except for minor things. Some drivers for Realtek and Intel were added, the Windows 7 RTM wallpaper is back as is the Send Feedback button (albeit with a broken UI), Internet Explorer 9 is newer and will not crash on most sites, and some bugs were introduced. Windows 8 Build 7777 The first hints of Windows 8's Metro interface would appear here. While the Start Screen and other items are not yet present, twinui.dll and twinapi.dll appear here, which would facilitate Metro in later released, as stubs. It does, however, include a very early version of the Windows Store. Accessing it will fail as it relies on an internal Microsoft Intranet server. This can be patched, but all you'll get is an offline message. The first appearance of Internet Explorer 9 branding appears here as well. It still uses IE8's interface, but the IE9 interface can be enabled. Despite all this, it is still branded as Windows 7 and has version 6.1. Windows 8 Build 7779 Everything is still version 6.1, but the Start Screen can finally be enabled, although it only says (launcher). The ribbon interface can also be enabled, but is very buggy, and will show you all the options, even if they don't apply to the folder you're in. This is also the last build to include Windows Classic. It also introduces center window text, unless Windows Classic is used. Windows 8 Build 7814 The version is still the same, but the Start Screen now somewhat resembles what it would look like in the RTM in that programs are littered on it and can be opened. The Charms Bar also appears here as well. Windows Classic has been removed from this build as well. Windows 8 Build 7875 The first Windows 8 Build to include the 6.2 branding. Several enhancements were made to the Metro interface, although it is still Aero-fied. What would eventually become Search Everywhere is included, and invoking it, it has a very Aero interface. This suggests the RTM interface was an afterthought and that Aero was intended to be used in the RTM, before being removed in favor of the RTM interface. Windows 8 Build 8102 This is the first build to enable the Metro features like the Start Screen from the get-go. Despite this, they can still be disabled and the Windows 7 shell re-enabled. Metro has also been updated, loosing the Aero interface, and making it more in line with the RTM. The Aero theme is still used elsewhere, however. Windows 8 Build 8128 This is the first build to entirely remove the Windows 7 interface, meaning it cannot be re-enabled anymore. The start button is still included, but is flat. Windows 8 Build 8277 Nothing really special about this build other than it is my go to build as it features a perfect mix of Windows 8 and Windows 7 (albeit no start menu). Windows 8 Build 8432 This is the first Windows 8 build to remove the Aero theme, with the theme now resembling the RTM. It is also the last build to include the desktop gadgets. Windows 8 Build 9200, the RTM This is the RTM build. A year later, everyone on this build would be upgraded to Windows 8.1. Now that a brief history of Windows 8's development has been given, let's talk about it. Why did the Aero Glass effects persist so long into 8's development before being removed. I hinted that it was intended to be the RTM interface before they decided to remove it and use the flat interface. It is also curious that you could disable the Metro interface and re-enable the Windows 7 interface such as the Start Menu with a registry key. Was this, at one point, intended to remain in the RTM, with the user being able to toggle between the two via Taskbar and Start Menu properties? It should be noted something similar appeared in the early Windows 10 Builds (when it was still version 6.3), where you could switch between the Start Screen or the new Start Menu. Give your thoughts below! There are a few builds of Windows 8 that I have not tried, but plan on doing so. I want to try Windows 8 Build 7779 with the Windows Classic theme AND the ribbon interface enabled. I also want to try Build 7814 and see if Windows Classic theme can be enabled by simply copying its theme file over. |
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Posted by Nicole I think if you use archive.org, you can find them there, provided you know the URL. AFAIK, they never did provide a reason for why the Aero Glass effects were removed. They were included until very late into Windows 8's development, and initially, in the early builds that Metro interface can be enabled, it also had a very Aero Glass effect before they made it more in line with the RTM build. Of course, when Metro came into force, the Glass theme became squared. In the builds where Metro is not enabled oob, it is rounded, but turns square when enabled. In the lone build where Metro is enabled oob, but can be disabled, the theme is square, but can be made round by disabling Metro and restoring the Windows 7 shell. My question is, why Aero Glass the Metro features such as the Start Screen and Search Everywhere screens, only to make it flat, and then eventually remove the glass effects altogether? A lot of the Metro features were given this treatment before being made flat. This leads me to believe that the flat theme of the RTM may have been an afterthought. Given how long Aero Glass persisted into 8's development, it does not seem like something they had in the works since the beginning, especially since the Glass theme was squared when Metro became the star of the show. 
Windows 8 Build 8277. HP 15-f233wm and Acer Aspire E1-531 work great with this build! |
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Posts: 38/68 EXP: 27060 Next: 2837 Since: 12-19-17 From: 3 hours northwest of Hiryuu (Farmington, Arkansas) Last post: 312 days Last view: 148 days |
I apologize if there's already a thread for this, but I did not see it on the front page of the General forum. Anywho, use this thread to post your desktops here. You can also post your computer specs as well.
Acer Aspire E1-531: 16GB RAM, 2TB HDD, quadruple boot of Windows 2000, XP 64-bit, Vista, and 7. https://imgur.com/gallery/a89lCbd Acer TravelMate 2480: 2GB RAM, 80GB HDD, dual-boot of Windows 2000 and XP. Lenovo Ideapad 15: 12GB RAM, 256GB NVMe, Windows 8.1 (not supported on this laptop, however). Dell Precision 7530: 56GB RAM, 4, 2, and 1TB SSD and NVMe, Windows 11, 10, and 8.1. Steam Deck: 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe, and Windows 10. No pictures for the rest of the computers, unfortunately. I'm currently using the Windows Vista side of my quadruple boot Aspire E1-531. |
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Posted by Danielle You know this place is dead when 3 posts are enough for the top spot, lol. |
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