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hey, people who surf YTMND. is this perma-ban thing a joke sent to everyone?

hey, people who dont know what YTMND is. go to ytmnd.com if it redirects you to banned.ytmnd.com, then reply to this thread, telling me if it did or didnt.

Hah, trying to give us all a virus, are you? Tricky.

huh?

Hah, trying to give us all a virus, are you? Tricky. Do you have a clue?

But yeah you can get banned from YTMND, if you are thats the ONLY site you'll be able to see.

You really must have done something stupid.

huh?

You don't simply run around the internet clicking on things people tell you to, do you? I'm surprised you don't go through a hard drive per week! :D

Try going there right now. Because it seems that everyone's been banned. At least try to visit the site, and if you're able to get through ,then I've been lied to, and I did something terrible. (all my activity involves votong on sites.)

Hah, trying to give us all a virus, are you? Tricky.

it's the You're The Man Now Dog site which i got to fine

I can get there fine, but there is something weird going on. "Banned" is today's most watched by thousands, with a whole bunch of garbage ones joining it in the top 10.

it's the You're The Man Now Dog site which i got to fine

Ah, okay then. I didn't try it because my virus software isn't always up-to-date.

The site was hacked and defaced. A load of users were banned and the main site was redirected to http://banned.ytmnd.com/ Of course, the ytmnd community being mostly composed of retards, loads of people who weren't banned submitted crap pretending it was them who did it.

The site was hacked and defaced. A load of users were banned and the main site was redirected to http://banned.ytmnd.com/ Of course, the ytmnd community being mostly composed of retards, loads of people who weren't banned submitted crap pretending it was them who did it.

Ah, so I was partially right. It pays to be cautious.

You don't simply run around the internet clicking on things people tell you to, do you? I'm surprised you don't go through a hard drive per week! :D

When is the last virus you have heard of that actually caused harm to the hard drive? where it would have to be replaced

When is the last virus you have heard of that actually caused harm to the hard drive? where it would have to be replaced

The only thing I've seen do that was a short. Fucker lit up like a Christmas Tree.

We're still trying to figure out how much of the hd is intact.

The only thing I've seen do that was a short. Fucker lit up like a Christmas Tree.

We're still trying to figure out how much of the hd is intact.

There used to be one back in the 90's that drew logical "threads" across the drive cross linking it which actually were not able to be formatted away with the current standard partitioning/formatting software but that has been corrected with newer hardware and software

Nasty old thing I never had to deal with it but my boss pulled out an old floppy that happened to have it on it :) did not do anything bad to XP but symantec freaked the fuck out lol

The only thing I've seen do that was a short. Fucker lit up like a Christmas Tree.

We're still trying to figure out how much of the hd is intact.

:eek: well i melted the chip on the motherboard

Ah, so I was partially right. It pays to be cautious.

No you were totally and completely wrong.

No you were totally and completely wrong.

Yep. And unless a URL leads to a direct download or someshit, you honestly can't get a virus from TYPING IT IN YOURSELF.

I could understand if we were on IRC or something and it was a posted link, but jeez..

Yep. And unless a URL leads to a direct download or someshit, you honestly can't get a virus from TYPING IT IN YOURSELF.

I could understand if we were on IRC or something and it was a posted link, but jeez..

Actually yes you can, depending on your browser. IE is good at letting webpages install malicious shit on your computer.

Actually yes you can, depending on your browser. IE is good at letting webpages install malicious shit on your computer.

I remember that from way back when...I think I've been using Mozilla and Opera a little too long to even remember people still use IE. What about the updates and shit for it? Did that even make a dent?

I remember that from way back when...I think I've been using Mozilla and Opera a little too long to even remember people still use IE. What about the updates and shit for it? Did that even make a dent?

Dunno, really not willing to risk it. IE 7 looks like a shitty FireFox clone.

Dunno, really not willing to risk it. IE 7 looks like a shitty FireFox clone.

Can't say I blame you. I've seen people using AOL Explorer and I can't tell the difference between the two.


Completely off-topic: My dog must be channeling R Kelly. She keeps peeing on people.

You'll know your dog is channeling R. Kelly when she starts having sex with puppies.

When is the last virus you have heard of that actually caused harm to the hard drive? where it would have to be replaced

I believe it was called "Linux".

I believe it was called "Linux".
Great, we've got another one who knows nothing about computers.

Have you even LOOKED at Linux? It's stable, unlike most Microsoft products. It's also *gasp* FREE!


*shakes head* Reminds me of some chick asking me "but what does Linux DO?"

I believe it was called "Linux".

Hm, I thought the answer was "Millennium Edition"

Great, we've got another one who knows nothing about computers.

Have you even LOOKED at Linux? It's stable, unlike most Microsoft products. It's also *gasp* FREE!


*shakes head* Reminds me of some chick asking me "but what does Linux DO?"

Well, if you can't manage to partition your hd properly....

Then again, I guess that would fall under your first statement.

Nasty old thing I never had to deal with it but my boss pulled out an old floppy that happened to have it on it :) did not do anything bad to XP but symantec freaked the fuck out lol

I can see it now:

Symantec Alert: IT'S THE JESUS FUCKING CHRIST ARMAGEDDON HARD DRIVE MELTING VIRUS FROM HELL!!!!!!! KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILLITKILL ITKILLITKILLITKILLIT

Hm, I thought the answer was "Millennium Edition"

You win the thread.

I believe it was called "Linux".

Amazing I have run 7-8 Different Distro's on my machines over the years and more versions of them then i care to count ... And never seen a single hard drive failure because of it

And either way being stable and useful is hardly a malicious piece of software

Dunno, really not willing to risk it. IE 7 looks like a shitty FireFox clone.

Its not all bad ... they made some rather annoying URL interpreter changes that has caused havok for our online course software

Great, we've got another one who knows nothing about computers.

Have you even LOOKED at Linux? It's stable, unlike most Microsoft products. It's also *gasp* FREE!


*shakes head* Reminds me of some chick asking me "but what does Linux DO?"

I tried to run Ubuntu off the CD. It destroyed my HDD.

I tried to run Ubuntu off the CD. It destroyed my HDD.

No way that would happen unless there was an existing physical problem

No way that would happen unless there was an existing physical problem

Nope. Ubuntu requires a PH.D to install in a dual boot config with WinXP. I've been playing with computers since the C64 era and I just gave up on ever getting Ubuntu to dual boot. It's not transparently clear what the hell you have to do to get it to work. Unlike other Linux distros which can do it safely.

Nope. Ubuntu requires a PH.D to install in a dual boot config with WinXP. I've been playing with computers since the C64 era and I just gave up on ever getting Ubuntu to dual boot. It's not transparently clear what the hell you have to do to get it to work. Unlike other Linux distros which can do it safely.

That's because Ubuntu is made by Microsoft wannabes, pawning themselves off as Linux distributors in order to make money.

Hm, I thought the answer was "Millennium Edition"

Vista.

Nope. Ubuntu requires a PH.D to install in a dual boot config with WinXP. I've been playing with computers since the C64 era and I just gave up on ever getting Ubuntu to dual boot. It's not transparently clear what the hell you have to do to get it to work. Unlike other Linux distros which can do it safely.

While it is certainly possible to destroy your partition table with Ubuntu (or every other OS in existence for that matter)- physically destroying your harddisk is not that easily done by accident.

Nope. Ubuntu requires a PH.D to install in a dual boot config with WinXP. I've been playing with computers since the C64 era and I just gave up on ever getting Ubuntu to dual boot. It's not transparently clear what the hell you have to do to get it to work. Unlike other Linux distros which can do it safely.

Um, since when does partitioning require a Ph.D?

That's because Ubuntu is made by Microsoft wannabes, pawning themselves off as Linux distributors in order to make money.
No. It's a more user- friendly Linux distro. Its faster, more stable, and more secure than any Windows OS. It's created for the everyday user, not just the highly advanced.

It's a great project.



Vista.

And how is Vista worse that ME?

I tried to run Ubuntu off the CD. It destroyed my HDD.

One, that points to some existing difficulties. Two, your copy MAY have gotten corrupted, but that's a shot in the dark there. Three, you honestly could've done something wrong.

Seriously, Linux itself did not do the damage. Something in the process messed you up.

No. It's a more user- friendly Linux distro. Its faster, more stable, and more secure than any Windows OS. It's created for the everyday user, not just the highly advanced.

It's a great project.





And how is Vista worse that ME?


They forgot it's the entire Windows CEMENT series (CE, ME, and NT) that is shit.

Vista's just a visual nightmare for anyone who's ever been freaked out by a Mac. That shiny bubbly shit don't fly with me.

You don't simply run around the internet clicking on things people tell you to, do you? I'm surprised you don't go through a hard drive per week! :D

You can just format your hard drive if it full of crap - you don't have to get a new one...

That shiny bubbly shit don't fly with me.

I don't understand why we can't have cool blue stuff with angular fonts and dark backgrounds like they do in the movies...

And how is Vista worse that ME?

It's slow as hell and screws up every 5 minutes. I have Vista on another computer... hence, I don't use that computer unless I have to.

:headbang:

While it is certainly possible to destroy your partition table with Ubuntu (or every other OS in existence for that matter)- physically destroying your harddisk is not that easily done by accident.

Exactly right. And it happens. That's what I was referring to. It pays to be cautious on the Web.

You can just format your hard drive if it full of crap - you don't have to get a new one...

I think some of the viruses can erase the HD "stamp," meaning the computer won't recognize it at all. That's the danger.

And how is Vista worse that ME?

Vista = Windows ME 2.0

It's all flash and overhead, with no real improvements (unless you're a power gamer who likes to buy new hardware). I predict an early death / replacement OS, unless Bill wants to toss his market share out the window.

Nope. Ubuntu requires a PH.D to install in a dual boot config with WinXP. I've been playing with computers since the C64 era and I just gave up on ever getting Ubuntu to dual boot. It's not transparently clear what the hell you have to do to get it to work. Unlike other Linux distros which can do it safely.
Amazing not a single issue dual booting with ubuntu the machine I am sitting at right now does it flawlessly, though I am more of a debian purist myself

Either way how would that physically harm a hard drive like previously stated?

It's slow as hell and screws up every 5 minutes. I have Vista on another computer... hence, I don't use that computer unless I have to.

:headbang:

Its my desktop OS at work, I use it 8 Hours a day 5 days a week without a problem, hell like xp practically without a restart

It has been an almost completely transparent upgrade, no effect on applications nor my impairment of my work flow.

Vista = Windows ME 2.0

It's all flash and overhead, with no real improvements (unless you're a power gamer who likes to buy new hardware). I predict an early death / replacement OS, unless Bill wants to toss his market share out the window.

I dont know there are a few features I like ... Ready Boost among them as well as the search functionality

Bit locker also has some cool AD tie in functionality that is looking like it will be useful

Edit: and the roaming profiles changes

The laptop I just got for college came with vista. So far I haven't had a problem with it. It is a bit more flashy/shinny/ bubbly than what I am used to but it works for what I need.

I tried to put Linux on an an extra pc I had, half way through I came to the realization that my hd was dead and dieing so I think I will put it it on the computer I am building this summer.

I don't understand why we can't have cool blue stuff with angular fonts and dark backgrounds like they do in the movies...

I'm too hardcore Windows 95-look obsessed. I like my ugly grey boxes and shit. Of course, when you use something for 6 years straight, you get used to it, no matter how hideous it is.

The laptop I just got for college came with vista. So far I haven't had a problem with it. It is a bit more flashy/shinny/ bubbly than what I am used to but it works for what I need.

I tried to put Linux on an an extra pc I had, half way through I came to the realization that my hd was dead and dieing so I think I will put it it on the computer I am building this summer.

Is there any way to get rid of the shiny bubbly shit? I really want to find that out before I end up with a machine pre-loaded with Vista.

Its my desktop OS at work, I use it 8 Hours a day 5 days a week without a problem, hell like xp practically without a restart

It has been an almost completely transparent upgrade, no effect on applications nor my impairment of my work flow.

......

It doesn't work on my computer, and it came pre-loaded with Vista...

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It doesn't work on my computer, and it came pre-loaded with Vista...

Intresting like I said no problems and my work one was NOT designed for it ... had to steal a vid card just to get it to work lol

Is there any way to get rid of the shiny bubbly shit? I really want to find that out before I end up with a machine pre-loaded with Vista.

Yeah when I get to work I can make directions

Is there any way to get rid of the shiny bubbly shit? I really want to find that out before I end up with a machine pre-loaded with Vista.

I am not sure if you can get it to look like win 95...I'll look... back in a bit with an edit

EDIT: indeed you can

Intresting like I said no problems and my work one was NOT designed for it ... had to steal a vid card just to get it to work lol

Hmm. Well my computer came with it... perhaps it's just the computer?

The laptop I just got for college came with vista. So far I haven't had a problem with it. It is a bit more flashy/shinny/ bubbly than what I am used to but it works for what I need.


Ew. Sounds like a Mac. Hope Microsoft doesn't write programs so you have to have it. :(

Ew. Sounds like a Mac. Hope Microsoft doesn't write programs so you have to have it. :(

You can imagine that in a few years games will start being made for Vista rather than XP. For gamers like me that will be somewhat of a problem.

You can imagine that in a few years games will start being made for Vista rather than XP. For gamers like me that will be somewhat of a problem.

Damn. If I can afford a good gaming PC by then, I might be stuck with it too. Ick.

heres the link to a screen shot of vista
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/Antikythera_/newwin.jpg?t=1180139886

heres a link to the older looking windows on vista
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/Antikythera_/oldwin.jpg?t=1180139735

Damn. If I can afford a good gaming PC by then, I might be stuck with it too. Ick.
That's why you build you own. My gaming machine, powerful enough to be worth four thousand U.S. Dollars if bought pre-built, only cost me twelve hundred to purchase the parts...and of course, my own labouring. And that does include the operating system, mind.

I am not sure if you can get it to look like win 95...I'll look... back in a bit with an edit

EDIT: indeed you can


You are awesome. Thank you. Now I'm not afraid of Vista anymore.

Ah, so I was partially right. It pays to be cautious.

I'm starting to think you should start replacing the word cautios with paranoid whenever you get the urge to use it man. :D

While we're talking about YTMNDs.

http://okhillary.ytmnd.com/