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Michael Browning
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Dustin West replied to Michael Browning's discussion 'Problems with WoW in Ubuntu 9.10'
Not sure if you tried this. Here is link to ATI page, at bottom it has instructions for Linux Catalyst 9.3 install.
November 16
Michael Browning replied to Michael Browning's discussion 'Problems with WoW in Ubuntu 9.10'
Ok the Driver from ATI wont install, and i looked that up and i fount a Thread that said that that driver isnt compatible with the version of X.org, or theres somthing with my Xorg File because when i type "glxinfo" it comes back with an Error tha...
November 15
Dustin West replied to Michael Browning's discussion 'Problems with WoW in Ubuntu 9.10'
No doubt Wow will be sluggish but I don't think your specs would keep the game from loading. I would make sure you have latest ATI driver. Setup wow to Emulate a virtual desktop at some lower resolution and see if that makes a difference.
November 15
Michael Browning replied to Michael Browning's discussion 'Problems with WoW in Ubuntu 9.10'
My Wine Version is 1.2 I get 40-65 FPS with the FX set to medium in windows,,,so the GPU cant be the prob,,or can it?
November 15
Gibson replied to Michael Browning's discussion 'Problems with WoW in Ubuntu 9.10'
Hm oh the horror of running wow with only 512. System minus what ur is takes even for unbuntu u might wanna add 1g stick in jus so the full aspect of the game in some higher content areas doesn't take up ur comps ram passed where ur insufficient a...
November 14
Dustin West replied to Michael Browning's discussion 'Problems with WoW in Ubuntu 9.10'
Just to confirm, what version of Wine are you using.
November 14
Michael Browning added a discussion
Problems with WoW in Ubuntu 9.10
Hi, I have just upgraded to Ubuntu 9.10 and I decided that I wanted to start WoWing again. So I followed the Updated guide found at the Ubuntu Forums. Everything went well but when I start WoW I hear sound but I dont see the login screen, Thats w...
November 12
Haydn replied to Michael Browning's discussion 'I Need Programmers' in the group Programmers
Is this need still active?
August 2

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What kind of geek are you?
Tools,Computer,and Gadgets
Why do you consider yourself a geek?
because I am alwatys trying to get inside of a computer or i am always on one.
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live.pirillo.com:Chris was talking about it.
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A Computer Builder
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When Old Folks Curse
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Helped everyone in my class and the teacher get around the school site filter and got caught by the network admin.

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GIGABYTE GA-MA770
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OS: Not decided depending on when I build if if Windows 7 is out then i might try it.
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My Upcoming Windows 7 Review

Hi


I will be doing a Windows 7 review shortly after I post this blog post. It will be a good one, Because this operating system is making my question whether i should stick with Ubuntu or not.

So stay tuned for My Windows 7 Review.

Posted on May 13, 2009 at 6:30pm —

Michael Browning

Ubuntu 9.04: My First Problem [Solved]

OK,

The directory problem is solved. I solved it by adding /home in front of /michael/.googleearth and /michael/.googleearth/Cache in the .config/Google/GoogleEarthPlus.conf.

Posted on April 28, 2009 at 12:49pm — 2 Comments

Michael Browning

Ubuntu 9.04: My First Problem

Hi Guys,

I got a problem now. I have installed Google Earth, and at first it said
"Could not create directory:
/root/.googleearth"
 Then I clicked OK and it said
Could not create directory:
/root/.googleearth/Cache.

So I found someone with the same Issue, and did what they did. That was to Open Terminal
and type sudo gedit .config/Google/GoogleEarthPlus.conf an change the Directories to
/michael/.googleearth and /michael/.googleearth/Cache. Well it wor… Continue

Posted on April 28, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Michael Browning

Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope: Review

Hi,

I have Been a Ubuntu user for about one year now and so far I have one regret, and that is not switching sooner. This review is on a VM on my Windows box, because my Linux box is waiting on some parts.



The Review


The new boot thing

I don't know what is actually called, so I called it a boot thing. Anyway they changed it FINALLY. They went from this.

… Continue

Posted on April 27, 2009 at 3:37pm — 4 Comments

Michael Browning

My Upcoming Ubuntu 9.04 Review

I will be reviewing the new "UBUNTU 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope" . It will be my first review of any kind, so Please keep the criticism to a minimum.

Posted on April 25, 2009 at 12:46pm — 1 Comment

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At 8:37am on May 24, 2009, Cookenstein said…
How are you? Hope you are enjoying this Memorial day weekend!
At 10:15pm on May 11, 2009, Phillip Miecznikowski said…
lmao nice! I'll see what I can do about bringing you some members
At 9:32pm on May 11, 2009, Phillip Miecznikowski said…
Lol just trying to help out :) BTW I signed up on your forums.
At 1:44pm on May 10, 2009, Cookenstein said…
Hi Friend! Thanks for making Cooks in the Basement happen. This weekend celebrates it's first full month. Thank so much. RC
At 4:11pm on April 27, 2009, JavaWizKid said…
Hey thanks :)

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