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Linux

I receive a newsletter from Computing for Seniors. The current on suggests I run Linux instead of Windows 7. I would appreciate feedback from anybody using Linux. Many thanks. JD

jd_here

Computer Security

My Kaspersky security is about to expire, I would appreciate your thoughts on whether to stay with Kaspersky or change to a different one. Should I or purchase or download a free version? Thanks.

v8avm

Good morning,I wonder if anyone can help with these questions,ans many thanks if you can. 1; What is the Jamaican nickname for bananas 2; Sir Robert Mark held which post from 1967-1977 3; What is the...

lcg

morning...

hi, y'all. no proper sleep again tonight...body clock is ruined after four 15 hour days (haven't been paid properly for 3 months now - ruddy nhs!) and i have to apply for my own job later due to...

Steve.5

The British Royal Family

Having seen & heard various TV programmes & read articles concerning the residents of Buck Pal there seems to be this popular notion that the current monarch can retrace her family steps back...

patricia53

Chutney jars

I am making chutney for the first time - do I put the lids on while the chutney is hot or do I leave it to cool? Thanks

tabbycat09

Herculis

Please can anyone help 26 across variety of dessert pear 8 letters ?I?L?A?? Thanks in anticipation...

tooj

snooker rules

I have recently missed the pack and all the other balls on the break off. One opponent says I should start again as the game hasnt started until a ball is hit. Second says I should start again but...

moonraker558

Good Morning One And All.

And how are we all this morning, I have the house to myself after a busy week of visiting relatives, OH gone to work and I am left in complete silence.... apart from that Tawny Owl outside that's been...

JoolsTwo

MM Links August 2011 Week 4

This is 'King Jim' back to challenge you once again. My last week has come (not too soon I hear you say), and it’s been quite an experience. However it means I will be able to return and spend...

chirpychirpy

Show Me The Funny

I didn't find any of the finalists funny, did you? A lot of unconvincing compliments from well-known comedians towards the contestants, but if these are the future of comedy....

seekeerz

DT GK

I'm stumped on three - 41a World's largest monolithic statue s-h-t- , 45a Term for out-of-date computer software or hardware -a-e-y , and 21d In semantics, a word opposite in meaning to another...

golfingpro

Food and drink

Can anyone help with this: County links? (12,7) Thanks...

jd_here

Gadaffi

Wouldn't surprise me if Gadaffi, his sons and el Macrachy (?spelling) aren't being housed and entertained by Salmond and his cronies in Scotland

carolegif

Dessert for tomorrow

Having friends round for dinner - garlic prawn starter, chicken breast stuffed with Boursin or Brie wrapped in Serrano with Dauphoise potatoes and OH's runner beans straight off the plant (cooked!)....

CSMB

English sayings, initial letters of words

can anyone help with these phrases or sayings, these are the first letters of each word. 1) TSHGIHO 2)HBtSaSNEGaP 3)HCHC 4)TaBaP

boxtops

Morning, all campers...

Am I really first this morning?! Chucking it down here, OH went off to work at 4am, I might go back to bed in a minute! I'm spending most of the day holding a collection bucket for Help for Heroes if...