Queen's WEBTV BLOWS! HELP! (576 hits)
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Submitted by Queen Mama <Queenxtc_.at.webtv.net> (View user info) at 2003-07-11 05:59:24 EDT
Ok, Under on the sweet advice of NorthernMonkey and due to the recent 3 time event of my most resent post, I figured I would let you know why it is my shit was so screwy. I need only say, one combined name WEBTV®. Yes, I my uber friends, am on webshitty.
Like I stated above, I posted my most recent 'article' originally called "Quanell x outrage!". As I waited for my slow ass system to tell me all was well, I hit the back button and decided to change the title, as I saw nothing seemed to be happening and nothing was loading.
So I changed the title to "Amazing Controversy". And was happy, for about 5 seconds. Waiting again for my post to load and for that infamous 'return to that post' screen, again, nothing happen. So, me ms. un-decided, again changed the title to "Southern Controversy" and was happy finally with my final title.
Well little did I realize that all 3 had posted. So I aplogize for all 3 being there, it wasn't my intention. I
am sure some maybe thought, "damn this bitch Queen sure is hung up on this shit"...lol...no really, it wasn't THAT major, that I post it 3 times.
Ahhhh, the joys of webtv. Yes it sucks, no I have no browser, no I have no files, No, I have NOTHING of computer convience. I am living in the stone ages. The one thing I do love about it tho, is I get to sit back on my comfy couch and see everything on a 53" tv. So, yeah, that rocks. I have Msn instant messenger, but can't be on that while anything is loading. I get to have a little e-mail signature, and when I recieve new e-mail my system will go beep-beep at me, and when it's of the red light comes on and lets me know there is mail. And yeah Northern, I can assign music to play when e-mails are opened by me. WOO HOO....LOL.
Oh-well...guess it's time to break down and get a computer...anyone out there recommend one for basic home use? Nothing too fancy, would like to be able to burn cd's and stuff, but I don't need anything too fancy, as it would mainly be used to surf the net and play games for the kids.
Any ideas would be great. Thought about calling DELL®, but figured I would wait untill someone could maybe recommend a good and basic, but up-gradeable system.
=) Thanx in advance
I'll go back now, and finish carving pictures in the wall.
Queen
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Submitted by Queen (user info) at 2003-07-11 23:35:41 EDT (#)
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lol, thanx ya'll for the advice. I jsut need to get something else!. The system was cool in the bginning, but the last job I had I worked all day on computers and became very spoiled..lol. I think it's cool for ppl just starting out on the web n stuff, (like I was when I got it), but now, i'm ready to upgrade..lol.
lol @ raid in the KB. I can see that happening. There is all kinds of crumbs and stuff in mine, that's what happens when ya get spoiled at sitting back relaxing, eating doritos on the couch the with the KB in your lap!..lol.
xox Queen
Submitted by Phinch (user info) at 2003-07-11 12:29:36 EDT (#)
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two options.
1) get the cheapest complete package NEW system you can find. it will kick webtv's ass.
2) get a college student to give you his old stuff. it will be better than #1.
Submitted by Goldneyes (user info) at 2003-07-11 11:18:53 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I used to have webtv!! But somehow, ants started crawling out from under the space bar. Hey, here's a helpful hint from Amy:
Don't spray raid on a keyboard. It kills the buttons. I couldn't use the space bar, so everything I wrote was one big word, unless I was feeling nice and-spelled-everything-out-with-dashes-between-them.
Submitted by northernmonkey (user info) at 2003-07-11 10:01:16 EDT (#)
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Ain't that the user guide that everybody gets in the box? I think they just kind of assume, you know,...
Submitted by lowsodiummonkey (user info) at 2003-07-11 09:47:27 EDT (#)
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I actually saw a 'WEBTV for Dummies' book on a self once. I fell over and hit my head on something. I woke up in the hospital and no one believed my story.
Submitted by northernmonkey (user info) at 2003-07-11 06:43:42 EDT (#)
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:-) this morning at (dull, tedious) work has passed quickly. Thanks to you too darlin'.
x
Submitted by Queen (user info) at 2003-07-11 06:29:32 EDT (#)
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Awww my sweet Monkey, I'll take what advice you did offer to heart tho. The reason I have held off for so long, is just my basic stupidity, if you will, about finding the right system. Someone once told me, that the minute you but the 'bad ass model of the moment' another one has already come out that makes yours look like the first apple ever made..lol.
You crack me up hun =)
Queen
p.s....I will now forever laugh everytime I see an etch-a-sketch...lol.
Submitted by northernmonkey (user info) at 2003-07-11 06:15:42 EDT (#)
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Hey my sweet Queen,
Good idea dragging yourself into the new century (tho' I still think etch-a-sketch is a better idea, and it's cheaper)... but you want to make sure that you know someone who can do some clever finger-bashing on that shiny new PC you end up buying. I'm talking, of course, of the funky sound you get when you get an email. I could sense your joy at that particular pleasure, and I'd hate for my advice to somehow lessen the quality of your life. I suggest the theme tune to "The Littlest Hobo" (http://www.atmo.co.uk/dibbs - we created it for someone else, but hey). It never fails to bring a smile to my face.
As for actual practical advice, as I'm not in the US and don't know what sort of choice you've got out there, I'm probably not going to be much help. But as general rules (tho' others will invariably disagree):
i. Buy a Mac. Okay, you're not gonna do this. I tried.
ii. Buy something cheap. Computers aren't worth spending money on unless you're a hard-core geek.
iii. Get the slowest processor you can. It's still shit fast and it'll be cheaper. See ii. above.
iv. Do get a decent amount of memory tho'. It helps, a lot.
v. Try and have a proper look at the monitor you're gonna get before you shell out your $$$. Crappy monitors make for crappy lives. If you can afford it, get a flat-screen TFT jobby. Not only are they nicer on your eyes, they look way cooler too.
vi. Okay, I'm not much good at this buying-a-PC advice. Ha, and I'm an IT consultant! (Not for long folks, the notice has been handed in. Now you understand why.)
vii. I know my roman numerals though, you've got to give me that.
Maybe someone else can help you more. I feel inadequate.
x
Submitted by Queen (user info) at 2003-07-11 06:00:52 EDT (#)
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hahaha enjoy blazing me, as I'm sure you all will.
=) Queen