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[gurner]

How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?

1 to change the light bulb and 1 to post that the light bulb has been changed

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs

27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs

53 to flame the spell checkers

41 to correct spelling/grammar flames

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb"

... another 6 to condemn those 6 as anal-retentive

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"

15 know-it-alls who claim *they* were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct

156 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy"

109 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum

203 to demand that cross posting to hardware forum, off-topic forum, and lightbulb forum about changing light bulbs be stopped

111 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this forum

306 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty

27 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs

14 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's

3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group

33 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"

12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy

19 to quote the "Me too's" to say "Me three"

4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ

44 to ask what is a "FAQ"

4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

143 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"

1 new forum member to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

 

[ANFPS26]

sleipnir214,
That reminds me of one of my co-workers years ago that sincerely stated, "We have a batch of bad fuses. They keep blowing"

The Light Bulbs have to be defective if they keep breaking!

Jim

 

[MDXer]

I went to buy a new light bulb, but there are just so many to choose from. How do I know which lightbulb to buy. I know I don't want one from microsoft. Which is the best lightbulb for me? Isn't there an open source lightbulb that will work in all light sockets?

"Shoot Me! Shoot Me NOW!!!"
- Daffy Duck

 

[BakeMan]

Open source light bulbs are too complicated. The threads are too close together and most users can't figure out how to get them into the socket. I would suggest a MS light bulb. It will be much more user friendly but may go dark periodically for no apparent reason. It also may be subject to light bulb viruses, but if you pay Symantec thousands of dollars per year they will guarantee that you light bulb will receive at least one virus a year.

BAKEMAN

 

[GlenJohnson]

The only problem is the Service Packs for the M$ light bulbs. The last time I installed a new SP, the bulb would only light up on even days. I had to get a different bulb, install the SP on an odd day, and switch the bulbs on a daily basis. Bummer.

Glen A. Johnson
Johnson Computer Consulting
MCP W2K
glen@johnsoncomputers.us

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[ANFPS26]

I don't like the "open source" Light Bulb forums. The people are too snobby and high brow elitist for me. I prefer Microsoft's Light Bulbs' forums. I feel welcome there.

Jim

 

[MDXer]

But if i use MS Lightbulb then my light can be hacked. How I know some hacker not start doing DNS (Denial of Sleep) Attacks by flashing my light while I try to sleep. Besides I heard Microsoft only use Open Source bulbs in their office.

I am very experienced user. I know lots about types of lights. Infact I know my current light problem is actually caused by the bulb because I stuck fork into wall socket to make sure that power was working.

"Shoot Me! Shoot Me NOW!!!"
- Daffy Duck

 

[BakeMan]

I suggest a proper test of the wall socket would include standing in a bucket of water while inserting said fork.

(This was in the documentation from MSLN, Microsoft Lightbulb Network)

BAKEMAN

 

[Marcs41]

GlenJohnson , there are 2 Sp's to install, SP1 and SP2.
You HAVE to install the even AND odd Sp's for your problem to be solved!

MDXer , it can be hacked if it is an MS Light Bulb, but it cn also be hacked if it is another!

Install a Light Wall to protect you! Close all sockets you don't use and only forward those needed to the Light Server.

 

[Zelandakh]

If you run MYSQL:

INSERT INTO wall (socket)
SELECT packet.lightbulb from packet
WHERE lightbulb="60 WATT"
;

If you are running MS SQL, please ensure you are running both lightbulb service packs.

Standing in a bucket of water whilst pressing a fork into an electrical outlet cannot be recommended by the forum management and as such should only be attempted at your own risk.

 

[Craig0201]

Does this lighbulb run on Windows or Linux? The Linux one is inherently better and has no security problems.

Craig

 

[Marcs41]

HEY! Light Bulb is not for free! If you want something to lighten up your life, you will need to pay for it.

 

[BruceReed]

Is it OK to use a "push-in" light bulb in a screw type socket? Is there an adaptor available?

Bruce

 

[CajunCenturion]

I would check with IBM for their global light-bulb interface adapter.

Good Luck
--------------
As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein

 

[sleipnir214]

Only, if you use the global light-bulb interface adapter in Europe, you'll need an adapter.

Want the best answers? Ask the best questions:

http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

TANSTAAFL!!

 

[CajunCenturion]

But it only work after you sprinkle a little pixie dust on it.

Good Luck
--------------
As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein

 

[benlinkknilneb]

Alright, now we know who watches wayyy too much television...

 

[sha76]

I feel the need to add a few more posters here:

1 to post a link to download an alternative to the standard MS lightbulb installation

3 or 4 more to debate the relative merits of the two solutions

>1 a month asking the above poster to e-mail them this alternative

I'm off to buy candles before this all gets out of hand!

Sharon

 

[GlenJohnson]

Is it just me, or does anybody else feel the need to get a life?



Glen A. Johnson
Johnson Computer Consulting
MCP W2K
glen@johnsoncomputers.us

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[sha76]

Well I tried, but then I found no version of life is compatible with Windows.

Sharon

(I'm sorry, couldn't resist, this probably just reinforces the truth of your question!!!)

 

[MDXer]

Life? That the thing that occurs between 11pm friday and 11pm sunday right?

"Shoot Me! Shoot Me NOW!!!"
- Daffy Duck