Comments from tf5_bassist

tf5_bassist commented on The Complete Field Guide to Testing Firefox 3

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:05:54 EDT

I started using FF3b2, and it had severe issues with the Yahoo All-New Mail, among a few other things... Religiously crashed on me, so, I've decided to hold off on FF3 until either a final RC is out, or just wait until it's official.

My copy of FF2 is insanely slow and annoying, and IE7 (and now IE8 beta) is also hosed, so I've been running Safari since it's the one browser that works the way it should right now. Irritating.

But I looooved the speed and look of FF3, was just bummed it crashed so often.

tf5_bassist commented on Gibson Sues Makers Of Guitar Hero And Rock Band For Patent Infringement

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:04:40 EDT

So terribly tragic, what's happened to this company... :/

tf5_bassist commented on Radio Shack Won't Accept Cash Without Your Home Address

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:29:26 EDT

They can't figure out what they want to do with this policy... Back when I used to work there (I know... *sigh*), they first said yes you must get at LEAST name/phone, and address was better (still needed it for things like checks, certain service products, and whatnot).

Then they got rid of the whole policy altogether, only collecting info for warranties, phones, etc... Then they brought it back, and i dunno wtf they're at now, but some of the old-school managers are just real pricks about their metrics and numbers. Severely so.

So just remember this: You don't HAVE to give your name, number, and address for a cash sale (I had lots of people say their name was "Cash, Johnny Cash" as mentioned above). The employees are not supposed to refuse sale due to not providing this information... however, most of them will get away with doing whatever they want, it's pretty sad.

Next time, just tell them that the missed sale will affect their numbers more than their Names/Address percentage, and if they refuse to make the transaction for you, you will indeed give your name and address--as you RETURN ANYTHING you buy at ANY OTHER Radioshack at HIS location, and never give that store a positive transaction again.

Trust me, it'll work. Managers HATE returns.

tf5_bassist commented

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:19:18 EDT

@sandmanfvr - erm... and this has to do with WHAT in the original article?

and for future reference, the mac mini is just as upgradable as a laptop or an iMac.

tf5_bassist commented on Rayzer Lights Video Shows Why They Are a Must for Dark Roads

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:54:53 EDT

great... yet another set of blinding lights set damn near eye-level for me to get blinded by.

although I sure as hell want some. :D

tf5_bassist commented on Scientist Declares Beer as the Source of Civilization and Technology, Nobody Is Surprised

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:08:07 EDT

hah! This is priceless. Greatly hilarious article that officially dates the iPhone as the predecessor to the iPod.

@iGadget_Berlin - The internet was invented in the 60s, and computers much earlier. Not due to LSD, but instead to military and scientific need. Also to out-do the commies.