January 2010

Hello, again. Just thought I would amend a bit to the Dell Saga, seeing as people had been asking me about it. I will answer your questions right here and right now.

-It was one month exactly from the time I called them about my problem until they got someone out to fix my computer. One whole month when they promised me - at the most - three days. I'm not exaggerating like some people have assumed. I mean that I called them on the 13th of December and on the 13th of January somebody arrived to fix my computer.

-No, Dell has not replaced my computer yet. I'm still using my original Dell Studio Laptop. It has been TWENTY days since they promised me a new one. Keep in mind, kids: A complete refund for almost $1,300 would have only taken 30 days. They assured me that settling for an $800 brand new laptop would be the speedier option. Uhhh...?

So here I am, returning from the break of blogging that you guys didn't even know I took. I know, I'm such a sneaky little monster. The break was really needed though, and I've made a lot of progress when it finally got down to working on things for websites 2, 3, and now 4. Its all still very hush-hush for three and four.

WoW has been a nice escape from NaBloPoMo. I love the fact that its basically easy street with the Refer a Friend program. And it lasts for THREE MONTHS. In three months I can get a crap ton of 80s. In three months, I will rule the World of Warcraft. And from the World of Warcraft, it will only be a short step to rule the internet. And after that, you basically rule the world. Basically.

Insomnia has still had me in its clutches for the past few days. Its annoying as all getout. Basically I head to bed at a (not so) reasonable hour, fall asleep for thirty minutes, and then I'm awake until about 7:30am, where I fall sleep for two hours, and then get up. RINSE, REPEAT! I have no idea why. It happens about twice a year, lasts for about two weeks, and its something I'd rather didn't. If anyone has any useful, non-medication ideas, I'm all for. If you're going to tell me to go to a doctor, my paypal is open! At least a plus of insomnia (if there are any)

Ah yes, another day another weird computer problem that has surfaced. I laugh because I know that it is partly my fault for having some Frankenstined three-OS computer, but I'm also annoyed that I can't listen to Lay GaGa while I try to type out a blog. Otherwise, it's actually been running okay. For some odd reason, though, it thinks it has fifteen different USB ports. I shit you not. It's basically one of the funniest and perplexing things I've seen happen to a computer in a while.

Also, a good friend of mine and I have been talking about my computer as of late. His helpful thoughts on the subject?

"Your shits all fucked."

Truer words have never been spoken.

I dunno what actually triggered this thought, but a while back, Sanct and I had talked about how we would be absolutely terrible at double dating with another couple. Why? Because the two of us both have like, a fascination with the way other couples work. I think its because we don't act like other couples.

It would seriously end up with the two of us just staring at the other couple until they felt so awkward that they had to leave. If they were animals, Sanct and I would be those people in bushes with goggles and the fake tree parts glued to their hat.

I do apologize for that random thought there.. You'll have to realize that while writing this blog, I have only got about three hours of sleep. You're getting some high quality words here, kids. High quality.

On the docket for the rest of this month is basically some rough drafts of things for my project that'll probably be launching in Mid-Feburary. It'll be worth it though, and it'll be nice to have two websites to obsess over instead of just one.

So, I did what I said I wasn't going to, and I got Peggle. Rest assured, I think the worst of my addiction is already over. The game gets a lot less fun when you become utterly uncapable of winning. Yes, I'm bad at peggle. So as long as they don't make any Insanaquarium addons, I think I'll probably be safe. Hopefully.

I spent a better part of the night talking with some of my FSJ friends, talking about the games we grew up with. A lot of us played classic DOS games, which instantly brought me me into a gleeful sort of horrible joy. And then I remembered: I have a giant ZIP file of all the best Freeware and Shareware DOS games out there. And yes, I'm willing to share it with you.

To play these games...

Over 200 DOS games for FREE. No spyware or adware, just a shit ton of KICKASS GAMES. Clicky to download.

-Unzip the game pack using winrar, which you can download at: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
-Place the DOSGame's  "game" folder in your c:/ directory
-Download DOSBox for free at: http://www.dosbox.com/download.php?main=1
-Install and run DOSBox
-At the Z:\> prompt, type: "mount C C:/games
-Type: c:
-at the C:\> prompt, type: MENU

 

Note: There are some games that do not show up on the list. You may have to move these files to your computers C: folder manually, and then follow the steps below, replacing the mounted folder as the new folder. When you do this, your new command to type at the C:\> prompt will be something like "JILL.EXE" or whatever. You're a smart cookie, I'm sure you can figure it out. 

Additional notes:
-As with all freeware, SOME OF THESE GAMES WILL BE BUGGED. It actually has nothing to do with the file I've uploaded. Believe me, as a child I had to learn that not every game worked off that CD. Its a shame, I know, but its the cold hard truth.
-DOSbox tends to bug out. Frequently. Much like DOS would. So get used to ALT+CTRL+DEL to the task manager or alt-tabbing to another window, because it will abduct your mouse with no remorse. However, it doesn't hurt your computer. DOSBox just needs manhandled every once in a while.
-Yes, every time you want to play a different game, you have to do the whole "mount C C:/games" rigamarole. I'm sorry, but that is just how it goes. It really isn't all that much to type.
-No, I won't walk you through why DOSBox isn't working for you. They have forums and tutorials on their website, check 'em out.