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Granite Octopus posted:Hey there fellow Rhodia pad user. 
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Bob Morales posted:What kind of cocoa? Nice eye. Unfortunately nothing fancy, Nestle or Swiss Miss I think (can't remember what it was). But thanks for the reminder. Time to make a cup here at work.
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Oct 11, 2011 17:55
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 gently caress yeah, TRAILMIX
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Oct 12, 2011 05:22
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 Wires everywhere! Netbook not hooked up to monitor, I have a tower PC as well.
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Oct 12, 2011 20:48
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7lip posted:
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Oct 13, 2011 16:36
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muskrat posted:Why 2 mice? The little one on the right is for the netbook.
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Oct 13, 2011 18:09
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7lip posted:The little one on the right is for the netbook. Have you tried using Synergy (or similar), or do you just like to keep them separate?
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Oct 13, 2011 18:20
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GravyWPG posted:
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muskrat posted:Have you tried using Synergy (or similar), or do you just like to keep them separate? Was so excited earlier this month when I got a macbook to see that synergy was getting updates again, only to find out that synergy on mac is somewhat broken. Anyways, my desk in my lab right now.  Simple but effective. And way cleaner than my desk at home is right now 
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Mr. Despair posted:Was so excited earlier this month when I got a macbook to see that synergy was getting updates again, only to find out that synergy on mac is somewhat broken. How is it broken? I use it every day with Windows, Linux, and Mac machines with no problems Edit: Also based on your picture, if you are in an academic lab i'd guess the postdoc is on the right, then grad student, then undergrad. This is based purely on perceived chair comfort. Modern Pragmatist fucked around with this message at 05:31 on Oct 14, 2011 |
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Oct 14, 2011 00:37
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There are also a bunch of synergy alternatives these days.
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Oct 14, 2011 00:42
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Bucket Joneses posted:There are also a bunch of synergy alternatives these days. What are some of these alternatives? Wasn't real thrilled with Synergy the last time I used it.
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Oct 14, 2011 06:40
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muskrat posted:Have you tried using Synergy (or similar), or do you just like to keep them separate? I just prefer it seperate; the netbook gets taken to and from work most every day, I don't even really use it at home other than moving things back and forth.
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Oct 14, 2011 06:55
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Modern Pragmatist posted:How is it broken? I use it every day with Windows, Linux, and Mac machines with no problems On my Mac (2008? Still running leopard) I consistently get a segmentation fault after about 10 seconds of use.
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Oct 14, 2011 16:52
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muskrat posted:Nice eye. Unfortunately nothing fancy, Nestle or Swiss Miss I think (can't remember what it was). Swiss Miss? Scrub. You're going have to just fill the cup with marshmallows.
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Modern Pragmatist posted:How is it broken? I use it every day with Windows, Linux, and Mac machines with no problems The version I used http://synergy-foss.org/ . Has some known bugs with the way mac handles stuff right now (some of the function calls they used before aren't supported anymore and they haven't figured out how to make the replacement functions work right yet, from what I read on their bug tracker). The end result is that double clicks don't register right, and when you click on a new window oftentimes the topmenu doesn't change, so the topmenu will have chrome's menu open even though the finder is in focus. Wound up just moving my arc keyboard back to my home desk and picking up a bluetooth apple keyboard, and combined they take up about as much desk space as the old keyboard did. And that's actually pretty close to right for the seating, although there's no postdoc at the moment (and the undergrad doesn't realize that the black chair is actually more comfortable yet, sucker).
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Oct 14, 2011 17:43
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 Samaurai sword, popcorn tin... Sorry, I was just browsing through 3DRealms Legacy Interviews and just had to share. They have a lot of late 1990's/early 2000's office photos. http://www.3drealms.com/legacy.html
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Tab8715 posted:Have any Galant Owners used this? Summera Computer Holder. it worked great when i had my G5 in it... but i have since switched to a custom built with mammoth Antec 1200.. doesn't fit  Pitty too.. i loved being able to stuff cables and crap under the case.
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Installed a dual-arm monitor mount from Monoprice and cleaned things up a bit:
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Oct 15, 2011 19:11
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Long story short, I'm moving soon and would like a corner desk. Any recommendations?
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HollowYears posted:Long story short, I'm moving soon and would like a corner desk. Not a single person has recommended the Ikea Gallant desk. At all. Ever.
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Null Set posted:What are some of these alternatives? Wasn't real thrilled with Synergy the last time I used it. Don't know whether it helps much, because it does cost a bit, but I bought a copy of Multiplicity after Synergy didn't work properly with - horrible nerd moment here - dual-boxing in World of Warcraft. Synergy would just make the relative mouse control (when controlling a character's movement) screw up completely and I'd spin in circles. Multiplicity worked perfectly.
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Oct 17, 2011 13:50
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HollowYears posted:Long story short, I'm moving soon and would like a corner desk. I too would be interested in this as well, but a wide-ish keyboard tray is a requirement, and drawers would be nice.
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Oct 17, 2011 14:16
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HollowYears posted:Long story short, I'm moving soon and would like a corner desk. http://legarefurniture.com/product.php?Product=CDEM-120 Love it to death! I snagged it off amazon for $400 shipping was from the Seattle warehouse so it was expidited to me. So awesome
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HalloKitty posted:Don't know whether it helps much, because it does cost a bit, but I bought a copy of Multiplicity after Synergy didn't work properly with - horrible nerd moment here - dual-boxing in World of Warcraft. Sadly they don't support Linux or Os X. I've always had good luck with Stardocks's other products though, so it doesn't surprise me that it works great with windows.
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Sudden Infant Def Syndrome posted:Not a single person has recommended the Ikea Gallant desk. At all. Ever. Is that a good or bad thing? I'm considering on whether I should get a new desk since it's a old dinky little thing that I think came from CompUSA. I've seen some photos here of people using the Gallant which I think look nice and there is an Ikea relatively close to me.
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Edward IV posted:Is that a good or bad thing? I'm considering on whether I should get a new desk since it's a old dinky little thing that I think came from CompUSA. I've seen some photos here of people using the Gallant which I think look nice and there is an Ikea relatively close to me. He was being very sarcastic as there's nearly a reference to the Gallant on every page.
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Edward IV posted:Is that a good or bad thing? I'm considering on whether I should get a new desk since it's a old dinky little thing that I think came from CompUSA. I've seen some photos here of people using the Gallant which I think look nice and there is an Ikea relatively close to me. Read a few pages of the thread. The galant is awesome. I have two. I may buy a third.
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I just wanted to make sure since it looks like I'm going to be dropping around $250 for the setup I want. Since they really are that good, I'll go ahead and get it this weekend.
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Bob Morales posted:Swiss Miss? Scrub. Yeahyeahyeah. Finding some better brands is on my list of to-dos. Recommendations?
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muskrat posted:Yeahyeahyeah. Finding some better brands is on my list of to-dos. Recommendations? Penzey's is pretty good, from what I hear.
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My desktop. A bit of a mess at the moment. (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Fap of Death posted:My desktop. A bit of a mess at the moment. Probation within your first 3 posts on the forum! Congrats!
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Just wondering, how well built are the Galant series? I've heard references of Ikea products being cheap Swedish crap. However, my friend just brought up how Ikea's business model is environmentally unsustainable and how it encourages consumers to buy and then later discard their products when they get bored of it or it breaks. (Not that I'll get rid of it when I'm bored since I'm looking for practical furniture and my current desk is messy to use.) Is that still the case? Or are the Galant series part of that unsustainable business model and will eventually break on you? Not to bring D&D in here but I am somewhat environmentally conscience. Only somewhat because I'll only do it if it's convenient and I'm not particularly in the mood to peruse through Craigslist for something similar as an alternative. I really do have my eyes set on the Galant series.
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Galants will last forever. 5 years with mine and it's not even got the slightest wobble. I have 4 monitors and a massive rig on it.
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Edward IV posted:Just wondering, how well built are the Galant series? People say that about Ikea because they go and buy the cheapest pieces of furniture they can find at the store and then are shocked that it doesn't last 10 years and 15 moves. If you buy Ikea furniture and treat it like furniture and don't move every six months, ikea furniture is perfectly fine, and their midrange products are really good.
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The Gallant is goddamned genius, I love mine. It seems like it'll last if you don't move it, but if you have to disassemble and move it somewhere, I'm certain it won't be as tight the second time around (oo'er matron). The whole thing is held together by screws and nylon inserts.
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HKR posted:People say that about Ikea because they go and buy the cheapest pieces of furniture they can find at the store and then are shocked that it doesn't last 10 years and 15 moves. If you buy Ikea furniture and treat it like furniture and don't move every six months, ikea furniture is perfectly fine, and their midrange products are really good. This. A $15 dollar 5 foot bookcase is gonna last about as long as you think it will. My $300 bed is rock solid. My $200 dining table is rock solid. My $900 corner couch loving owns. Etc etc. Go past the cheap stuff and Ikea is really nice, with big fat warranties.
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Every business model is environmentally unsustainable.
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My Vika tabletop is already falling apart. I should have gotten a Galant, but I think I'm moving within the next year, so hopefully the point is moot. I'm kind of terrified it's going to one day snap in half with all my poo poo on it, though  (what I'm saying is do not be fooled by the cheap tables and get a goddamn Galant)
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