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I used to register domains through NetworkSolutions, but currently work exclusively with GoDaddy. I was primarily attracted to their services because of the low, low prices. The mass publicity and media hype helped, too, of course. I believe GoDaddy is the largest volume domain registrar at the moment; and with such a large customer base and growing popularity, this must at least say something about its price:quality ratio (of course, there are notable exceptions, such as Microsoft, but domain registration is not an easily monopolizable business).I have so far have had no problems with GoDaddy, and I hope it remains that way. I had no problems with NetworkSolutions either, but they were markedly more expensive. GoDaddy also offers additional bonus features (e.g., e-mail, web page parking, quick blog, etc.) that are not available with the standard registration of most other domain registrars.I cannot comment on the speed of their web hosting, because I have never used them for hosting. I mean, there is a great--and free--service in Xisto, so why would I pay GoDaddy for hosting?

The wallpaper has a good mix of abstract patterns and mixes. It is also fairly creative in concept and style. I have to agree with the others though; the colors don't seem to blend well. The contrast between one color to the next is rather harsh and there are quite a few colors. The starburst on the bottom right does not seem to fit in well either.It is a good start. I feel that if you play around with the colors, then you may eventually strike the perfect balance. Try looking up the color wheel or other layouts for a better feel for complementary colors.Keep in mind, just like what Quatrux said, this is only my opinion. Then again, appreciation of art is a subjective experience.

It's interesting that you just started a thread about the differences or similarities between Microsoft Word and OpenOffice. I just wrote a short post yesterday on a thread about operating systems (I am too lazy to look for it right now) alluding to reasons I dumped Linux for now and stayed with the Windows platform.Anyway, I have tried both OpenOffice 2.0 and Microsoft Word. The feature sets are largely the same. If I had a choice (I'll get to this later), I would stick with OpenOffice and not feed the Micro$oft frenzy. I feel that OpenOffice is a robust program with great potential and an active developer base. It strives to be compatible with a wide array of document formats, such as the DOC and RTF that were mentioned above. Its price is also unbeatable, since it is free.Now, the reason why I am still using the Microsoft Office suite is simply compatibility. Yes, OpenOffice is continually improving in being able to read Microsoft documents, but this is not yet perfect. There have been times when the colors were different, the pages were off, and the margins were messy. Unfortunately for me, my work relies heavily on document compatibility with other people. I send and receive publishable documents on a regular basis, and there is no room for error.I cannot convert others to use OpenOffice either, because the university already has a large-scale licensing agreement with Microsoft. It costs me only a few dollars to purchase the latest versions of Microsoft Office or Windows. Hence, there is no true advantage from my colleagues' standpoint to convert to non-Microsoft or open-source products.Fortunately, Microsoft has mentioned not too long ago that it would be willing to adopt the Open Document Format (ODF) in future versions of Office. If they hold true to their word and there is minimal to no format compatibility issues, then I will just as quickly switch to OpenOffice. But for now, I am a Microsoft Office user.

Not too long ago, I had a dual-boot with Windows XP and Debian Linux. Windows was my default operating system, which I used for practically everything. I installed Linux as a testbed operating system to see whether I could survive on it alone. The majority of programs I used then and now are open-source freeware, so the transition to Linux was a cakewalk.There was only one problem: there wasn't a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for Linux. I tried OpenOffice and KOffice, but there were too many formatting incompatibilities that I could not afford. In my experience, the standard document format at the workplace and in the universities is based on Microsoft Office. Many times a week, I exchange work documents back and forth with others. So, I am forced, not by myself but by my colleagues, to heavily rely on the Office format. Unfortunately, my hands are tied.If not for this, I would have switched and stayed with Linux. But until the Open Document Format reaches a critical mass in terms of popularity, I am sticking with Windows. Yes, yes, there is the Mac, but their machines are pretty pricey.

Ooh, they are now offering a WHOPPING 15 MB! That's right, folks, they just improved their hosting service by 300% for the same unbelievable price of ... drum rolls ... $155/year + $30 setup.Of course, I'm being sarcastic. I also noticed that the website's bottom menu does not work. I suspect the site was created by an amateur or someone who is trying to break into the hosting business, but who does not have good insight into the current market. I wonder how many customers it has. On the other hand, it would a shame if this was one of those pre-built websites + hosting combos that was sold to some unsuspecting newbie on eBay hoping to start a web business. In any case, there are scam artists everywhere.

I express my condolences, OpaQue, for the loss of your friend. From what you have written, Derek was a very special person to you, which makes his death even harder. Take some time out to grieve. Shed tears with the close few whom you trust. Pray for strength and resolution.As for the site ... I am new here, so I do not know how it operates. But given your circumstances, I think the administrative duties can be handled by your colleagues.

I apologize ahead of time if I'm asking a redundant question that was already answered above.Anyway, is there a way to upload onto AwardSpace a MySQL database that was made offline on my own computer? Or, do I have to go through PHPMyAdmin and redo the entire database structure and repopulate the fields?I don't have a host account yet, but am considering getting one in the future. Thank you in advance for your help.

N|vu (sponsored by Linspire) is a good and free WYSIWYG web page editor. It provides a rich set of features and seems to create relatively clean code. It is available for the *nix, Windows, and Mac platforms. I only used this software a few times, so I cannot comment on its comprehensive feature set. I tend to hand-code my HTML, for which I use Crimson Editor. First Page is a good alternative for coding as well. I know the 2006 version is out, but I have not tried its new WYSIWYG feature, so I cannot comment on it.As for N|vu, unfortunately, development seems to have stopped at version 1.0, so bugs or new features will not be addressed.

I use Gaim as well. It works well with all the major IM protocols and is relatively lightweight, portable across operating systems, and extensible. Being open source with an active developer group, Gaim is also continually being updated.Unfortunately, there has been a compatibility problem with MSN for the past two or so days. On the other hand, a workaround has already been created, and a fix is on its way.I used to use separate IM clients for each service (i.e., MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, etc.), but their ads annoyed me, and each program began to hog disproportionately more resources as they evolved. One good note is that Yahoo and Microsoft have worked toward interoperability between their networks. This would allow one less IM client for those who would prefer installing the name brand software.

That is an intriguing idea. With the rising popularity of the Palm Treos though, I wonder whether the lack of a keypad or screen would be an asset. People use their mobile phones for many other purposes, such as playing games, keeping track of information, taking pictures, and more. And for the privacy buffs, would you necessarily want to broadcast to the crowd whom you're calling (when you voice activate your phone to "dial John Delano")?Otherwise, I think it is an interesting concept.

This derivative of the trash chute is an interesting idea, but I agree with the others that the odor (especially of decomposing food substances) would overpower all the kitchens. Where I used to live, they solved this problem by placing the chute bins in a small well-ventilated room on each floor. The rooms serve no other purpose than to contain the smell that rose from the trash compactor in the basement. And since this room was in a "public" area, the residents of the condominium complex did not have to clean it.

Just as we feel so confident that the spam e-mail we receive (with promises of instant cash winnings or free cruises to the Bahamas) are false or scams, we should be aware that there are similarly many claims to cancer "cures" that are exaggerations, misleading, and dangerous. A silver bullet against all forms of cancer does not exist. Current scientific research does not yet support the existence of any such substance. While the development cycle of a drug may take a decade before commercial production, the medical community should already be aware of potential drugs in the early phases of development. Who else will provide the human subjects to test these drugs on? And if this supposed miracle drug is already on the market, it is at the very least untested and unverified for safety and efficacy.It saddens me that the shysters who sell these fake products would prey on cancer patients, those who are at their most vulnerable moments and perhaps willing to try anything.

The controversial debate about whether viruses are living organisms or not has gone on for decades. One side claims that viruses undergo a reproductive cycle that is analogous to that of the more classical lifeforms. The other side claims that viruses do not possess other fundamental processes that characterize life, such as respiration, digestion, etc. I suppose the true answer lies on one's particular definition of the word "life". This is similar to the debate among astronomers on whether Pluto is a planet or not (at the moment it is).I personally would not consider viruses to be living organisms. If you deconstruct the virus, you will merely find one or more strands of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA), a capsid, some rudimentary proteins, and in some cases, a viral envelope. Beyond possessing the machinery to replicate within the host, it does not have any intrinsic mechanism to seek additional hosts. Contrast this to the bacterium, which may chemotactically move toward greater concentrations of nutritients.Moreover, if we were to call viruses living organisms, then what about prions? They are mere proteins that fulfill basic replicative functions. Otherwise, they have nothing else that exhibits any semblance of life. So are they "alive"?

It is unfair to claim that the United States has not shown adequate concern or urgency in the HIV/AIDS epidemic until recently. The truth of the matter is that literally billions of dollars have already been poured into HIV research. Although we are still far off from developing effective tools to eradicate the virus and disease, we have made dramatic progress since the virion was first isolated in the early 1980s. If I recall correctly, there was a recent article in TIME that discussed the new demographic of HIV/AIDS patients: seniors! That is, antiretroviral therapy has led to increased survival, so that HIV-infected individuals now live long enough to reach the geriatric years.I agree with the above posts that the United States cannot be "responsible" for the diseases of the world (I will not even comment about the political landscape). But if you want to talk about a disease that clearly shows that the American pharmaceutical companies are pursuing self-interests, look no further than malaria. Malaria kills more people in the world than HIV/AIDS, yet research funds funneled to this disease is miniscule in comparison to that of AIDS.