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Do something outside, regardless of whether or not it would get him arrested.

2 (5%)

Take up painting.

0 (0%)

Robot Yoga.

0 (0%)

Bible Study.

1 (2.5%)

Work on being a better companion to Marten.

2 (5%)

Go with what you know - small-scale mayhem.

10 (25%)

Ponder the meaning of life, the universe - everything.

2 (5%)

Forget that and go back to wallpapering the bathroom with macro-anuses.

1 (2.5%)

Visit the AnthroPC zoo (aka the kitchen appliances).

0 (0%)

Two words: cake mix.

5 (12.5%)

MOAR TAI-DORA!

7 (17.5%)

Waffles.

0 (0%)

Spathe Ham.

0 (0%)

Just be you, Pintsize. Just be you.

10 (25%)

Total Members Voted: 35

[jwhouk]

And we're back - even if I gotta type this on a different machine (RIP Gateway 4010GT).

[WAYF]

Noooo!

What happened to it?
Did you download a virus?
Did you download 423,827 viruses?


I don't like how the poll is something like 20:80 for bad/neutral outcomes:good outcomes. But then, this IS QC...
But I predict a nice, sunny future. Not because I think that's what will happen, but because I think they both need it.

[bhtooefr]

Malware won't destroy a computer (unless you're running 95, 98, or Me, and you get infected by the CIH/Chernobyl virus, and your machine has a certain type of BIOS, and even then, the physical chip could still be removed, reflashed in an EEPROM programmer, and then reinstalled).

Also, one more vote for a bad outcome.

[jwhouk]

I bought the thing in '04 and it was running XPSP3. You do the math.

Oh, and the worst thing, WAYF?

...My iTunes library is essentially unusable now, since my iPod (not the Touch) isn't "linked" to this computer.

No listening to "One More Minute" on here.

[WAYF]

Awwww.

I had the same problem upgrading to this computer. Apart from anything else, it's Vista.

But also, my iPod would no longer sync with it. I have to transfer any and all new music across to my old computer (which is on the verge of death) and then sync.
iPods are apparently not built for, shall we say, general compatibility.

I'll acknowledge your Weird Al reference if somebody acknowledges my Homestar Runner reference.

[bhtooefr]

Is the HDD still good? If so, you can copy the files over, I believe, then authorize the new computer for your library.

[jwhouk]

The hard drive should still be in good condition. And lucky me backed it all up onto an external drive a week or so ago. Only thing is, puter I'm on right now has half the capacity.

I'm going to talk to the local computer repair guys about possibly seeing about getting it turned into an external drive, where I can hook it up to a new computer.

[Pilchard123]

All you need is a HDD enclosure. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_enclosure

[Mr_Rose]

The apple support site has instructions for moving iTunes libraries between computers… but I guess they sort of expect that the source comp is actually alive at the time.
Edit: Lots of instructions.

[TheEvilDog]

I'm hoping that tomorrow's comic is going to be Gabby and Marten talking for a couple of panels just to hear Momo shout "NO!", an offside flash and Emily flying across the room in the last panel! 

As for Tai and Dora, the phrase "The candle that burns twices as bright lasts half as long." just keeps going around and around in the back of my mind.

[Pilchard123]

What if the candle has twice the fuel?

[bhtooefr]

The hard drive should still be in good condition. And lucky me backed it all up onto an external drive a week or so ago. Only thing is, puter I'm on right now has half the capacity.

I'm going to talk to the local computer repair guys about possibly seeing about getting it turned into an external drive, where I can hook it up to a new computer.

As was said earlier, disk enclosure.

If your new computer has USB 3.0 (on Windows machines, it's a blue USB port, on Macs, it is if it's one of the laptops released in June), get an enclosure with that. If it doesn't, then it depends on what ports your computer has. eSATA is a good one, FireWire is OK, USB 2.0 will work but is suboptimal. (If your computer doesn't have USB 3.0, a USB 3.0 enclosure will still work, but it'll act like a USB 2.0 one. eSATA and FireWire require those ports to be present, and it's hit or miss whether they're present on a random computer, which is why USB 3.0 is preferred - it'll work on just about anything.)

[iduguphergrave]

What if the candle has twice the fuel?

Then it's not a candle, it's a lantern.


...

[celticgeek]

And we're back - even if I gotta type this on a different machine (RIP Gateway 4010GT).

Since there have been a number of comments here, I have started a "Dead And Dying Computers"  thread in CLIKC.

[Dr. ROFLPWN]

I'm hoping Tai and Dora last long enough to have on-screen lovin' and inspire a massive forum shitstorm. Everything after that is just gravy.

(to forego any rightful harrumphing from ye mods, I give my word of honor I have learned my lesson and shall simply sit on the sidelines giggling like an idiot at the chaos rather than wade into the fray.)

Noooo!

What happened to it?
Did you download a virus?
Did you download 423,827 viruses?

While I grieve for jwhouk's machine, too, I must say that this quote, in addition to the cut of your jib, makes me like the sound of your town.

[Omega Entity]

I lol'd at the series of questions. But I suspect the root of the problem is it being a Gateway 

Brand dislike aside, 8 years for a computer isn't a bad run, imo.

[TheEvilDog]

I'm hoping Tai and Dora last long enough to have on-screen lovin' and inspire a massive forum shitstorm. Everything after that is just gravy.

(to forego any rightful harrumphing from ye mods, I give my word of honor I have learned my lesson and shall simply sit on the sidelines giggling like an idiot at the chaos rather than wade into the fray.)

When the chaos happens, can I sit next to you and watch it happen? I'll bring popcorn.

[Mr_Rose]

I'll bring my chaos-powered popcorn popper and gumball* machine.




*Yes, gumballs, no, I don't know why. They just turn up at the bottom of the popcorn bucket.

[Dr. ROFLPWN]

When the chaos happens, can I sit next to you and watch it happen? I'll bring popcorn.

Certainly! And Mr_Rose as well! It will be like watching a gladiatorial event, except instead of any slavery going on there will be dudes who "just registered because" or "never posted but", and they will be So Mad.

[jwhouk]

That's funny, I haven't had any major issues with Gateways since I purchased my first one at a Gateway store back in the early days of Windoze XP. The issues my sister has had with her Dell computers, however...

[Mr_Rose]

The answer is "never buy pre-built", clearly.

P.S. Dell only give a damn about your problems if you buy a support contract from them and no, the "free" guarantee doesn't count. Which is kind of annoying if you've ever experienced what they will do for you if you do have a real support contract with them.

[pwhodges]

Dell's domestic and commercial computers are light-years apart, both in quality and in support.  Both the reliability and the support (on the rare occasions it's been required) for the couple of hundred computers and servers I've been responsible for over the past nine years have been superb.

[Midwesterner]

Speaking of Dell, my laptop battery is fading out. Lasted two and a half years, and apparently time to toss more money Dell's way.

For the poll, if Jeph has no idea, neither do I. But I'm really really hoping it goes well for at least a few weeks (our time), if not quite barfing butterflies well.

[Method of Madness]

We might not even see Tai and Dora for a few days.

[jwhouk]

By the way, completely aside from anything: I have figured out that we are about in the Dead Tree Version vicinity of QC Volume 8.

[WAYF]

The greater irony would be if it was Claire asking Momo to shock her.
I'm not entirely sure what kind of person voluntarily asks a robot to give them an electric shock.
But then, I'm one of those crazy people who likes their hair and heart-rate the way they are.

No listening to "One More Minute" on here.

I'll acknowledge your Weird Al reference if somebody acknowledges my Homestar Runner reference.

While I grieve for jwhouk's machine, too, I must say that this quote, in addition to the cut of your jib, makes me like the sound of your town.

That was a nice Weird Al reference, Jwhouk.
Just remember that when it comes to getting a new computer, it's all about the Pentiums.

[jwhouk]

Code crackers, hackers... WHAT?

[celticgeek]

Are we to be treated to the infamous Momo pinky touch?

[SomeCanadianWeirdo]

It would seem so.  And Emily wants it.  The girl has problems. 

[WAYF]

Code crackers, hackers... WHAT?

And you are DEFINITELY wasting time with all the chatroom yackers.

[Omega Entity]

It looks like Jeph fixed the last panel of Friday's comic - no more missing skirt piece and hand!

[Method of Madness]

I can't say for certain I wouldn't have the same reaction.

[jwhouk]

Ya get the feeling Emily might have been dropped on the head a few too many times as a kid?

[T]

Seems like Momo isn't programed with the famous Three Laws of Robotics. That is good because that creates too many loopholes but I wonder what they use to avoid dangerous behavior...

[cesium133]

Is it just me or does it look like Momo is shrinking? 

[Near Lurker]

Seems like Momo isn't programed with the famous Three Laws of Robotics. That is good because that creates too many loopholes but I wonder what they use to avoid dangerous behavior...

Avoid?  Are we reading the same strip?

[jwhouk]

The prospects for Tai and Dora are...

Good. As in OTP good. As in "run off and get married" good.    4 (12.5%)
Yeah, they're gonna be a couple for a while. Then Tai goes off to another job.    3 (9.4%)
Won't last as long as Marten & Padma.    1 (3.1%)
It's one of those burn hot and fast kinda things.    7 (21.9%)
Never gets past Teh Kisses stage.    0 (0%)
Crashes and burns before it even takes off.    1 (3.1%)
Something's gotta give. What, I dunno.    2 (6.3%)
Emily does something to bollox it all up.    0 (0%)
Jeph don't know, and neither do I.    13 (40.6%)
Insert mandatory meme response here (spathe ham, waffles, BOOP, etc.)    1 (3.1%)

Total Members Voted: 32

[cesariojpn]

Ya get the feeling Emily might have been dropped on the head a few too many times as a kid?

Dropped? She was bodyslammed and piledriven. 

[MightionNY]

What's with Momo's "new" neck seam?  Her new chassis didn't show it when it was introduced in 2000, and even when she's fresh out of the shower in 2028 she doesn't have it.

Or is it a necklace/cord of some sort?

(Yes, I tend to notice little things like this and gotta ask why. )

[Kugai]

Is it just me or does it look like Momo is shrinking? 

Yes

She's a Dimensomorph



Cue mandatory EMS visit for Emily

[Is it cold in here?]

Seems like Momo isn't programed with the famous Three Laws of Robotics. That is good because that creates too many loopholes but I wonder what they use to avoid dangerous behavior...

Welcome, new person!

Jeph said something the effect "It's fortunate that they like us". The ones with more prudence than Pintsize will avoid doing dangerous things because they don't want to and know better.

They may also be subject to the legal system.

[Mordhaus]

Note to self:

Never pinky-swear with Momo

[no one special]

Speaking of Dell, my laptop battery is fading out. Lasted two and a half years, and apparently time to toss more money Dell's way.

Don't bother giving money to Dell, just buy a new battery from an online retailer, or even Amazon or  Craigslist. No reason to pay more than you have to. Make sure to get an OEM battery, though! 

[foolsguinea]

Emily, you're so dumb!

Well, more CloudCuckooLander maybe.

[Dust]

That's some quality schmuck bait.

[techkid]

Cue mandatory EMS visit for Emily

Paramedic 1: "AnthroPC-induced shock, huh Emily? That's the fifth time this month..."
Paramedic 2: "And we stopped by that coffee place you told us about last time and got you a banana smoothie."

Sorry, but you could just about see that happening, right?

[helloandgoodbye]

  Okay, how does Emily even survive life?  She's the ultimate adult-child.

  ....Or maybe she's Obfuscating Stupidity?  Who knows? 

[T]

Seems like Momo isn't programed with the famous Three Laws of Robotics. That is good because that creates too many loopholes but I wonder what they use to avoid dangerous behavior...

Welcome, new person!

Jeph said something the effect "It's fortunate that they like us". The ones with more prudence than Pintsize will avoid doing dangerous things because they don't want to and know better.

They may also be subject to the legal system.

Well, I read this webcomic for a loooong time (original style) but I also read many others... Anyway, there are militar robots but haven't heard of hitman robots...

Avoid?  Are we reading the same strip?

Haven't heard about deaths caused by anthros yet, maybe they just remove the evidences and substitute them with an anthropc doppelgänger. Maybe Faye died in the fire and the one who moved to Marten is in fact the copy.

[T]

  Okay, how does Emily even survive life?  She's the ultimate adult-child.

  ....Or maybe she's Obfuscating Stupidity?  Who knows? 

Nothing lethal so far, just one painfull... and some people have fetish for some painfull things (electric shock included)

[Abyssalin]

It's no fun when they willingly want to be blown off their feet :c