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Right, and not that I'm descended from him either.
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That increases my affection for the Netherlands (the only European country I have visited), but, I must say ... the costume really needs some changes 
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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Why? Do you fear that they might show up on your doorstep someday? 
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
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I am afraid they might show up in the mirror. 
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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Mirror, mirror, on the wall
Who is the most celebrated of all?
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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some seem to think it's a woman named Kim with a big keister,
but, i disagree, meester
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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I have bad news for you, I fear they might be your 42nd cousin (removed a few times as well), or less! 
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I am apparently descended from Henry VII of England. This means that if the correct quarter of a million people suddenly die, I get to be King of England! Yay... erm, oh no! Who would want that job voluntarily?
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
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In preparation for my upcoming screen-cast debut to the other team members, I bought a microphone and am in the process of obtaining several applications (both Linux and Windows) to facilitate my nefarious plans.
Screen-casting apps
There are a number of applications that allow you to create screen-cast videos, but since I'm screen-casting from a Windows VM, I figure a Windows app would be the best option. I found a list of screen-casting apps on the internet, and I eliminated a few at the outset because they don't allow audio input.
I tried to use Expression Encoder, but unless I spend $200 on a retail version, it won't allow me to encode to MP4, so that's a no-go. Also, after I'm done recording the video, EE doesn't allow me to see a preview because it can't detect my video hardware (i think that was the message it displayed). Anyway, Only being able to encode to WMV is a no-go, so the preview thing really doesn't matter.
There are a number of free and retail screen-cast applications out there but it's difficult to find a consensus about which one is the most capable. I've almost decided to use SnagIt - At $50, it's 1/2 the price of EE. If anyone has a favorite, I'm open to suggestions.
Video Editing Apps
I also have to find a Linux video editing app. There are a number of alternatives available (I found this - Top 12 Video Editors for Linux - Linux Video Editing Software[^]), so a free app shouldn't be a problem. Again, if anyone has a recommendation for (or warning against ) a linux app, I'm all ears
Sound Editing Apps
Have you ever noticed that when you hear a recording of your voice, it doesn't sound the same as how you hear yourself in your head? I was playing with Audacity to see if I could fix that, and accidentally stumbled on a method for creating a darth vader voice. Not being one to refuse a trip down random rabbit holes, I also found an MP3 online of darth breathing, and combined them into a single track. The results are almost impressive, so much so that I might add Darth as a vocal observer in my screen cast, to add comic relief. 
When I'm stuck on a programming problem, I tell my dog about the problem, and it helps me think of ways to overcome the problem. In a similar vein, hearing yourself describe a process allows you to transcend the topic, and actually think of different (better?) ways to approach a problem. It's the same as "talking to the dog", but in this case, I'm the dog. As I was scripting out the screen-cast, this happened a few times. Woof!
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013
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Camtasia ?
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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Already looked into that - costs too much. I want free or pretty-damn-close-to-free.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013
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#realJSOP wrote: When I'm stuck on a programming problem, I tell my dog about the problem, and it helps me think of ways to overcome the problem. In a similar vein, hearing yourself describe a process allows you to transcend the topic, and actually think of different (better?) ways to approach a problem. It's the same as "talking to the dog", but in this case, I'm the dog. As I was scripting out the screen-cast, this happened a few times. Woof!
I don't have a dog myself, but my sister has one. I've tried that with him before, but he's always more interested in talking about Apple products. I suppose that's fitting, as I've always thought shitzus are kinda gay.
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Before anyone gets his panties in a bunch...I was assured by a gay relative of mine it's ok to make this sort of joke, since:
a) nobody but young women in their 20s and gay couples want anything to do with small useless dogs
b) he's made the observation himself that there seems to be more Mac users amongst the gay population than the population at large. It's been a running joke between me and him pretty much since he came out.
modified 24-Mar-19 15:37pm.
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dandy72 wrote: a) nobody but young women in their 20s and gay couples want anything to do with small useless dogs
I believe English Royalty is missing from this list.
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dandy72 wrote: a) nobody but young women in their 20s and gay couples want anything to do with small useless dogs
+ Rich widows (including rich 'business widows' where the husband is always 'away on business')
+ Some Asian nationalities ... mustn't add that's because food that follows you around is damn handy ...Doh!
there really is a thriving market out there for useless mutts.
[ @OriginalGriff - long before the thriving market for useless IOT, there's still nothing new in this world ]
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... or are Amazon taking the urine?
Tiamat's Wrath: Book 8 of the Expanse[^] is due out on Thursday.
And the Kindle version is 3 quid more than the paperback.
OK, electronic books have VAT on them - 20% - but even without that we are looking at £9.16 vs £7.99. And the paperback includes packaging, next day delivery - the electronic version has no print costs, no material costs, no delivery costs ... so why is it more expensive than the "physical" version?
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Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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OriginalGriff wrote: so why is it more expensive than the "physical" version?
I have been wondering that for a while... this is already happening since a couple of years
M.D.V. 
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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megaadam wrote: But there is something off there. The pricelist says hardcover, the heading Kindle...
If you would visit the Q&A section, you would already know that many "developers" are unable to even copy + paste in a correct way 
  
M.D.V.
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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why does the latest samsung or apple phone cost more than a laptop?
why do low profile tires cost 5 X the price of normal ones?
why is stuff in the department store 10 X the price of the dollar store?
why does water from the corner shop cost more than petrol?
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These are not questions to ask the people selling... it's the buyers that got it wrong.
Buy the paperback, and bank some good karma [when you've read it] by donating it to the sallies. (The polar whales won't miss one tree.)
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I haven't bought a book in ages. I have library of more than 500, and I can't read a single one of them anymore (eyeballs are degrading, and not gracefully). Everything I have in on Kindle, and generally go for the free ones. Cataract surgery left me with poor close up vision, but just right for monitors, and after more than 60 years of wearing glasses, I can put up with poor closeup vision.
I FINALLY get to buy stylish sunglasses!
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, navigate a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects! - Lazarus Long
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