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footfootfoot · 09-02-2008, 11:02 AM

I have had success with "move on boot" someone here recommended it to get rid of windows extra premium super genuine disadvantage. It deletes files before windows boots. That's about all I know cuz I'm not edjacated about computers.

Here.
http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html

ZenGum · 09-02-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Dear Sir/Madam,
We here at FlintSytems inc. have had such success with our trial period of our commercial software support program that we are now moving into our regular business model. We will be charging $_____ per hour for consultations from now on. There are supplementary charges for site call-outs ($____) and service outside business hours ($____ per hour).
For management and adminstrative reasons, we are backdating our billing system, effecting starting ____ of ______, 2008.
Our records indicate that since this date we have provided you with systems support services filling ____ hours, with ___ call outs and ____ hours work after hours. See attached sheet for an itemised account. Thus the payment for these services comes to $______.
Please arrange payment by no later than ____ of ____, 2008. Overdue accounts will be referred to MeanMoFo Collection agency.
We look forward to continuing our commercial relationship with you.
Yours truly,
Flint,
Managing director,
FlintSystems Inc.

Pooka · 09-03-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wafflepirate

Just tell him bluntly to his face that it's from downloading porn and you know it, and to STOP BEING SO RECKLESS!

Go rent a DVD or something!

We've already told him that multiple times. He must have caught wind of our plot to censor him because the latest is that he now needs this as a work computer only and is planning on buying a new computer for home... Huh. I wonder how many times he is planning on slapping us in the face.

Flint · 09-03-2008, 02:32 PM

I remember you telling me that nobody likes this guy, and I was like, "What, he's entertaining!" Yeah, that wears off.

lookout123 · 09-08-2008, 06:04 PM

This made me think of you and your troubles flint.

lookout123 · 09-08-2008, 06:06 PM

oops, not that one. this one. but that one was funny too. but it didn't make me think of flint. although flint getting a blowbo at 7-11 is pretty funny when you think about it. er, nevermind.

SteveDallas · 09-09-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

I remember you telling me that nobody likes this guy, and I was like, "What, he's entertaining!" Yeah, that wears off.

This should give you some ideas if you need to enhance the entertainment aspect of it. I bet you could rig Privoxy or something to do that just on his computer. (I enjoyed the use of the word "trivial.")

Ruminator · 09-14-2008, 11:20 PM

Sometimes the best way to help someone is to not help them.
Unfortunately I usually don't find this out until I've already helped them.

Flint, I'd keep it the next time the laptop shows up. Then you can give it to someone more needy next time, now that you know "the rest of the story".

BrianR · 09-18-2008, 03:52 PM

I've done the "fix a friend's computer thing" too. He kept going to questionable porn sites and downloading untested porn from Limewire.

Eventually, inevitably, I get the Call...My computer has another problem!

Again? What now?

You have to see it.

Does it have to be tonight? Or can it wait until tomorrow? (this is 9pm and it's two hours away)

It can wait.

OK, see ya tomorrow.

Tomorrow comes, I'm halfway there and I get a call from his Filipino gf:

jkasfgashserfhl!

OK, calm down! Say it again in English.

The police were here, they gave me a paper and took his computer stuff!

(Uh oh!)

Are the police still there?

No, they are looking for him now.

OK, I'll be right there.

(note to self: call a lawyer posthaste)

When I get there, I read the warrant, they have permission to take any and all computer/storage medium they find as well as videotapes/DVDs/photo albums.

Uh OH!

Turns out he was downloading Kiddie pr0n as well as myriad other disgusting porn (this from ME folks, I'm hard to disgust).

Mentally I scratch him off my Friend list and go into "cover my butt" mode.

I explain about search warrants to her and tell her what they are looking for.

Back at home, I talk to a criminal lawyer (my acct on his computer has my name on it) and I should be in the clear but he does stand by me when I talk to the detectives. Free! I like that lawyer.

Later, I find out that ole' Joe was trying to implicate me to save his ass. He failed. Because I never allowed Limewire on MY acct and didn't download anything other than a few free utilities to help fix his messes and keep him a bit more secure.

Thank BOB I wasn't there when the police came to serve the warrant.

So it could be worse, dude.

Flint · 09-18-2008, 03:55 PM

Damn, dude. That's an extreme example!

SteveDallas · 09-18-2008, 09:41 PM

Wow, that's heavy! The only thing that makes my day more than having to talk with lawyers, is having to talk with law enforcement officials. Been there, done that, had to burn the tshirt.

(Note: I don't have anything against lawyers per se, but when I have to talk to one as part of my IT management duties, it's rarely a sign that something's going well.)

BigV · 09-19-2008, 09:02 AM

Holy crap!!!!!!!

LabRat · 09-19-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Wow, that's heavy! The only thing that makes my day more than having to talk with lawyers, is having to talk with law enforcement officials. Been there, done that, had to burn the tshirt.

Um, hello? Don't think you are getting off without sharing THAT story mister!!

Spillit!

Shawnee123 · 09-19-2008, 09:08 AM

I'll see your Holy Crap and raise you a Jesus H Christ!

BrianR · 09-19-2008, 09:26 AM

Details are here. It's a touch sketchy but it didn't make headlines, even in Philly.

But I lie not.

09-02-2008, 11:02 AM	#46
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I have had success with "move on boot" someone here recommended it to get rid of windows extra premium super genuine disadvantage. It deletes files before windows boots. That's about all I know cuz I'm not edjacated about computers. Here. http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

09-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#49
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I remember you telling me that nobody likes this guy, and I was like, "What, he's entertaining!" Yeah, that wears off. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-08-2008, 06:04 PM	#50
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	This made me think of you and your troubles flint. Attached Images __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

09-08-2008, 06:06 PM	#51
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	oops, not that one. this one. but that one was funny too. but it didn't make me think of flint. although flint getting a blowbo at 7-11 is pretty funny when you think about it. er, nevermind. Attached Images __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

09-18-2008, 03:52 PM	#54
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I've done the "fix a friend's computer thing" too. He kept going to questionable porn sites and downloading untested porn from Limewire. Eventually, inevitably, I get the Call...My computer has another problem! Again? What now? You have to see it. Does it have to be tonight? Or can it wait until tomorrow? (this is 9pm and it's two hours away) It can wait. OK, see ya tomorrow. Tomorrow comes, I'm halfway there and I get a call from his Filipino gf: jkasfgashserfhl! OK, calm down! Say it again in English. The police were here, they gave me a paper and took his computer stuff! (Uh oh!) Are the police still there? No, they are looking for him now. OK, I'll be right there. (note to self: call a lawyer posthaste) When I get there, I read the warrant, they have permission to take any and all computer/storage medium they find as well as videotapes/DVDs/photo albums. Uh OH! Turns out he was downloading Kiddie pr0n as well as myriad other disgusting porn (this from ME folks, I'm hard to disgust). Mentally I scratch him off my Friend list and go into "cover my butt" mode. I explain about search warrants to her and tell her what they are looking for. Back at home, I talk to a criminal lawyer (my acct on his computer has my name on it) and I should be in the clear but he does stand by me when I talk to the detectives. Free! I like that lawyer. Later, I find out that ole' Joe was trying to implicate me to save his ass. He failed. Because I never allowed Limewire on MY acct and didn't download anything other than a few free utilities to help fix his messes and keep him a bit more secure. Thank BOB I wasn't there when the police came to serve the warrant. So it could be worse, dude. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

09-14-2008, 11:20 PM	#53
Ruminator Ohio fisherman Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 117	Sometimes the best way to help someone is to not help them. Unfortunately I usually don't find this out until I've already helped them. Flint, I'd keep it the next time the laptop shows up. Then you can give it to someone more needy next time, now that you know "the rest of the story".

09-18-2008, 03:55 PM	#55
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Damn, dude. That's an extreme example! __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-18-2008, 09:41 PM	#56
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Wow, that's heavy! The only thing that makes my day more than having to talk with lawyers, is having to talk with law enforcement officials. Been there, done that, had to burn the tshirt. (Note: I don't have anything against lawyers per se, but when I have to talk to one as part of my IT management duties, it's rarely a sign that something's going well.)

09-19-2008, 09:02 AM	#57
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Holy crap!!!!!!! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-19-2008, 09:08 AM	#59
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I'll see your Holy Crap and raise you a Jesus H Christ! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-19-2008, 09:26 AM	#60
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Details are here. It's a touch sketchy but it didn't make headlines, even in Philly. But I lie not. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

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