Choices ... - Page 29

bulldog · 04-09-2008, 04:09 PM

Widescreen

DSL or dial up

Squinky · 04-09-2008, 06:49 PM

As nostalgic as modem noise may be for me, I'll have to go with DSL.

GUI or command-line?

Not A Speck Of Cereal · 04-09-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squinky

GUI or command-line?

There can be no such choice. Many of today's GUIs come with controls that issue console-level commands. A GUI client to a middle-tier command-line driven system to a database is quite common.

But if I were to interpret your question as "GUI only" vs. "command line" only operations on everything I needed to do, I would grab my Wilson soccer ball and head for the nearest deserted island (with plenty of batteries, of course!).

Vibrato or tremolo?

Squinky · 04-09-2008, 09:21 PM

I meant, which do you like better? And vibrato.

Soloist or rhythm section?

Not A Speck Of Cereal · 04-10-2008, 07:54 PM

Okay, this thread is after all titled "choices", so I chose GUI.

And rhythm section.

Drums or bass?

tsa · 04-10-2008, 08:12 PM

Bass.

Drum 'n' bass or jazz?

lumi · 04-11-2008, 07:26 PM

Jazz.

Doom or Doom II?

Squinky · 04-11-2008, 10:45 PM

Doom.

Commander Keen or Jazz Jackrabbit?

SoccerDude28 · 04-13-2008, 02:40 PM

Commander Keen.

Ron Gilbert or Tim Schafer

RLacey · 04-13-2008, 03:00 PM

Tim Schafer

Tim Schafer or Will Wright?

lumi · 04-13-2008, 04:23 PM

Tim

Earbuds or headphones?

Squinky · 04-13-2008, 08:08 PM

~~Ron Gilbert.~~ Earbuds.

Canada or USA?

lumi · 04-13-2008, 08:26 PM

The Great Usa

Contacts or eyeglasses?

Squinky · 04-13-2008, 09:26 PM

This is a hard one. I spent several years using both, and ultimately, I just gave up and got laser eye surgery instead.

Christianity or Islam?

MystGirl · 04-13-2008, 09:44 PM

neither (I'm agnostic)

Pizza or burritos? (I love food)

Merricat · 04-14-2008, 03:56 AM

Mmmm, chicken pesto pizza--halve a cheesy garlic round bread, slather on the pesto, add chicken pieces (cooked in butter and sherry) and top with feta. Pop in the oven (350 F) for about 20 minutes. True love.

Time or Newsweek? Or some other news mag?

lumi · 04-14-2008, 05:28 AM

The Economist

Cell phone on or off at night?

tsa · 04-15-2008, 04:47 AM

On, but not in the bedroom! I'm too lazy to turn it off, but I have had a few sleepless nights because of an SMS late at night.

Cell phone on or off during parties?

Squinky · 04-15-2008, 09:44 AM

I keep mine on in case of emergencies, but that's because no one ever phones me unless it's practically an emergency. So I'd generally recommend off or silent mode if it's a small intimate gathering. (If it's a loud party, then no one will be able to hear anything anyway...)

One word or a lengthy paragraph?

tsa · 04-15-2008, 09:55 AM

That depends on the circumstances. During meetings, one word often saves a lot of time. But sometimes a lengthy paragraph is good if details are needed.

Talk about stating the obvious

I'll stay with the cell phones for now: SMS or short call?

04-09-2008, 04:09 PM	#561
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Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	As nostalgic as modem noise may be for me, I'll have to go with DSL. GUI or command-line? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

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Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	I meant, which do you like better? And vibrato. Soloist or rhythm section? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

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Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	This is a hard one. I spent several years using both, and ultimately, I just gave up and got laser eye surgery instead. Christianity or Islam? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

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04-14-2008, 05:28 AM	#577
lumi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 2,120	The Economist Cell phone on or off at night? Share Share this post on Twitter

04-15-2008, 04:47 AM	#578
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	On, but not in the bedroom! I'm too lazy to turn it off, but I have had a few sleepless nights because of an SMS late at night. Cell phone on or off during parties? Share Share this post on Twitter

04-15-2008, 09:44 AM	#579
Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	I keep mine on in case of emergencies, but that's because no one ever phones me unless it's practically an emergency. So I'd generally recommend off or silent mode if it's a small intimate gathering. (If it's a loud party, then no one will be able to hear anything anyway...) One word or a lengthy paragraph? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

04-15-2008, 09:55 AM	#580
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	That depends on the circumstances. During meetings, one word often saves a lot of time. But sometimes a lengthy paragraph is good if details are needed. Talk about stating the obvious I'll stay with the cell phones for now: SMS or short call? Share Share this post on Twitter