Useless Conversation

[ghost]

I had some neighbors post college that had a Jack Russel.  He literally ate the leg off of their kitchen table.  The dog was Satan.

[IainC]

My great-aunty had a Jack Russell that was also pure evil. There was a children's TV series called Worzel Gummidge that was filmed in her village and for one show they needed a dog that would reliably chase the title character (played by Jon Pertwee) for a scene. Everyone immediately proposed Tandy (my great-aunt's dog) who did indeed chase Worzel and needed to have his jaws removed from Jon Pertwee's leg with the intervention of the first aid team.

[Ironwood]

I'm quite sure with his reputation, John Pertwee fucked your great aunt in return.

So, it all worked out.

[Sky]

I'm quite sure with his reputation, John Pertwee chased your great aunt and had to have his jaws removed with the intervention of the first aid team in return.

So, it all worked out.

[Furiously]

My neighbors have two small chicken enclosures, a racoon got into one two nights ago. That was one of the most terrifying sounds I have ever heard.

[RhyssaFireheart]

So new computer came with new keyboard/mouse combo.  Nice Logitech wireless pair, except that I simply cannot seem to get used to the mouse.  I was actually kind of looking forward to using one since my trackball has been getting a tiny bit flaky and I can't replace it, but everything just seems off with the mouse.  I have no problems using a mouse at work or on the laptop next to me, but using it on my main comp is killing me.  I may have to install the trackball afterall.  I so liked not having cords laying about on the desktop...

[IainC]

So new computer came with new keyboard/mouse combo.  Nice Logitech wireless pair, except that I simply cannot seem to get used to the mouse.  I was actually kind of looking forward to using one since my trackball has been getting a tiny bit flaky and I can't replace it, but everything just seems off with the mouse.  I have no problems using a mouse at work or on the laptop next to me, but using it on my main comp is killing me.  I may have to install the trackball afterall.  I so liked not having cords laying about on the desktop...

If I remember correctly you had an Microsoft Optical Explorer trackball, when mine died I replaced it with a cordless Logitech one which has been great for me. I actually wish that it wasn't cordless though because I'd rather not need to worry about batteries and it's not as though the cord on a trackball gets in the way of moving it around.

[Sir T]

I had a similar experience with a microsoft mouse. It actually put me off non trackball mice for a couple of years, as I felt that the lack of response wasn't worth it. I have a light mouse now though, works great, though it is corded.

[Viin]

If I remember correctly you had an Microsoft Optical Explorer trackball, when mine died I replaced it with a cordless Logitech one which has been great for me. I actually wish that it wasn't cordless though because I'd rather not need to worry about batteries and it's not as though the cord on a trackball gets in the way of moving it around.

Do you use that one with your right hand? I've been thinking of getting a trackball but I think I'd rather use my thumb to move the mouse, than my index/middle fingers. Is that how you use that one?

[Selby]

...but everything just seems off with the mouse.

My problem was there is a finite amount of lag between moving the mouse itself and cursor movement on the screen if the mouse isn't actively being moved (such as reaching for it when it's been idle a few seconds).  Corded mice I am sure have the same delay, but it was VERY noticeable and affecting my gaming with a cordless mouse, so I had to go back to a corded mouse (even though they don't really make any good corded mice anymore).

[Strazos]

Not sure what you're talking about; my Razer has never had a delay. With all the shooters I play, it would be noticeable.

[Pennilenko]

(even though they don't really make any good corded mice anymore).

You clearly have not used a Logitech G9

[Selby]

Not sure what you're talking about; my Razer has never had a delay. With all the shooters I play, it would be noticeable.

I used a Microsoft and Logitech wireless mouse.  I don't remember the model numbers off the top of my head.  This was about 3-4 years ago, so things may have been improved.  All I know is it drove me absolutely nuts to have it hesitate like it was on both of them, and nothing I could find indicated there was anything I could do about it.

You clearly have not used a Logitech G9

I've looked at those... and I am not sure I like the grip position my hand will be resting in.  It seemed like a big chunk of change to spend for something I may end up hating.  Gamers swear by them though, so maybe I'm missing out.

[RhyssaFireheart]

So new computer came with new keyboard/mouse combo.  Nice Logitech wireless pair, except that I simply cannot seem to get used to the mouse.  I was actually kind of looking forward to using one since my trackball has been getting a tiny bit flaky and I can't replace it, but everything just seems off with the mouse.  I have no problems using a mouse at work or on the laptop next to me, but using it on my main comp is killing me.  I may have to install the trackball afterall.  I so liked not having cords laying about on the desktop...

If I remember correctly you had an Microsoft Optical Explorer trackball, when mine died I replaced it with a cordless Logitech one which has been great for me. I actually wish that it wasn't cordless though because I'd rather not need to worry about batteries and it's not as though the cord on a trackball gets in the way of moving it around.

Oo, that is close to the Microsoft trackball.  I may have to look into getting one of those.  Thanks, Iain!

As for any movement delays, I've not noticed any with the new mouse, but then I only play EQ2 atm so there isn't too much to worry about.  Maybe I'd see something if I were playing an FPS which requires a more responsive mouse though.  I just know that my upper arm hurts like hell after I've been on the comp for a bit.  

Oh, forgot to reply to Viin - using a thumb trackball versus a finger one just comes down to preference mostly.  I started with a thumb version, but it wasn't comfortable to work with in Photoshop, so then I switched to the finger model.  I also tended to get cramps at the base of my thumb even after I'd been using it for a while (err... using it over several months I mean) while I never had issues with the fingers.  And you can use multiple fingers for fine control versus just the thumb.  At least, that was my experience.  Only "pain" I ever had was when I'd really been on the comp a long time doing some finicky detail work and my forearm muscles would ache, but that wasn't typical.

[Ingmar]

I have a Logitech MX518 and like it a lot, in the wired mouse category.

[Ard]

Do you use that one with your right hand? I've been thinking of getting a trackball but I think I'd rather use my thumb to move the mouse, than my index/middle fingers. Is that how you use that one?

The logitech trackman series is probably what you're looking for Viin.  It's what I've been using for more than a decade now, in it's various iterations, hand in normal mouse position, move the ball with your thumb.  I use it for pretty much every game type without any issues at all, but I've a lot of practice with it.  The one Rhyssa linked is the reverse.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/trackballs/devices/166

edit: this assumes right handedness, not some weird southpaw jiggering of existing form factors.

[FatuousTwat]

This has to be a fucking prank.

[Minvaren]

Is the new "instant preview" on Google search driving anyone else nuts?

[Lantyssa]

Mostly no.  I bet it's doing wonders for their "most used internet site" ranking though.

On trackballs I prefer the thumb kind, however it takes a bit of getting used to and they're not optimal for shooters.  They cause me a lot less wrist strain though, so I like them for that alone given the amount of time I spend in front of a computer.

[Minvaren]

The search is annoying me because if you click in the whitespace, it pulls up the page preview.  Being multi-monitor at home and work, I click in the whitespace to set application focus before scrolling... It might be an ok feature if you had to click on the magnifying glass alone to get the previews, but as it is, I adblocked it out of existence.   

Used to love the simplicity of Google's model, but they seem bound and determined to undo that as time goes on.

[ghost]

I just type and hit enter before anything can go wrong.  It would suck to break a bone or get a hernia while google searching. 

[Ingmar]

The search is annoying me because if you click in the whitespace, it pulls up the page preview.  Being multi-monitor at home and work, I click in the whitespace to set application focus before scrolling... It might be an ok feature if you had to click on the magnifying glass alone to get the previews, but as it is, I adblocked it out of existence.   

Used to love the simplicity of Google's model, but they seem bound and determined to undo that as time goes on.

Just click farther out in the whitespace, it only gives you the preview if your click is in the little 'box' around a given result.

[schild]

Girls are broken. I don't care what any of you say. Especially the girls. ESPECIALLY.

[Ironwood]

No argument from me.

In other news, it's getting bleaker than Dickens.

[Merusk]

The job search, or your life in general?

On the job end you're too old and expensive. Time to go into business for yourself or find a hobby that will occupy your time and call it 'early retirement.'   

^ That's me being encouraging.

[Ironwood]

Partly me, but mostly the UK.  Horrendous.

[MrHat]

Girls are broken. I don't care what any of you say. Especially the girls. ESPECIALLY.

It's true.

Girls are crazy, and boys are irrational.

[JWIV]

I have a bad feeling that if I don't get off this project soon, I'm going to say something that is going to get me fired.  The PM is so beyond incompetent that I'm no long able to even pretend to be nice.

[Yoru]

I had a sudden and startling discovery today: the classic "The More You Know" logo with the rainbow text and shooting star only aired until 2002. Lots of folks no longer know what the shit I'm talking about when I reference it or paste it into emails.

This makes me inexplicably sad.

[Paelos]

A good space heater has made my November sports watching much more enjoyable.

[Chimpy]

So I got my first call about scheduling an interview in a month and a half this morning.

It is for a permanent stagehand position at the arena at the university.

Of course, the guy tells me they are looking for someone with a strong background in sound and that is probably my weakest area (though I always liked working with it). Plus I never liked running shows. Ever. But it is an interview.

Only a 9 month position though (they are closed when the U has no events in the summer).

[ghost]

Good luck, Chimpy.  I hope everything goes well for you. 

[Lantyssa]

Girls are broken. I don't care what any of you say. Especially the girls. ESPECIALLY.

No argument.  But you know what?  Y'all keep coming back.  Y'all are just as broken.

Just.  As.  Broken.

[ghost]

I would argue that, in many respects, dudes are more broken than girls-  except when they are teenagers.

[Cyrrex]

Oh, we're broken, too.  But not crazy!  Women are broken AND crazy, see.