Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread Scott Chesworth
Oh what fun, this topic again. Also, sarcasm. I'd like to respond to a couple of Charles' points in turn with a few thoughts. Charles said: "The older computers could still use Dropbox if no changes were made to Dropbox. No changes had to be made, because it worked just fine on the newer machines

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread john
This message demonstrates your lack of practical knowledge of the field quite plainly. Xp was abandoned for numerous valid reasons, and just because you think its stable doesn't necessarily mean its fit for service for even most users, let alone business or government settings. I have a windows

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread Charles Rivard
The only reason it isn't supported is because Microsoft quit supporting it. Otherwise, it would still be a stable and reliable platform for those who must rely on screen readers. If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! -Original Message- From: Shaun Everiss Sent:

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread Shaun Everiss
Well to be honest xp is unsupported, it may be good for olderoffline use and some older programs. But xp will continue until it is not viable for others to use or develop it. Its not safe really to run xp on the net or any network anymore anyway. So even if you are a heavy xp user you will need a

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread john
Its more along the lines of there being interfaces in newer versions that aren't available in windows xp. >From an end-user's standpoint, consider the search box. To open word in windows xp, I need to use traditional navigation keys to find the shortcut to it, wherever that may be on my machine.

Re: [Audyssey] why i build the games the way I do

2016-04-26 Thread goshawk on horseback
nice one, am looking forward to it. Simon - Original Message - From: "Marty Schultz" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] why i build the games the way I do Great idea. I am also adding sailing trip, with ripped sails,broken rud

Re: [Audyssey] why i build the games the way I do

2016-04-26 Thread goshawk on horseback
I for one, really like this idea! Simon - Original Message - From: "Phil Vlasak" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] why i build the games the way I do Marty, You could take one of your existing card games and alter the meaning

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread Charles Rivard
The older computers could still use Dropbox if no changes were made to Dropbox. No changes had to be made, because it worked just fine on the newer machines, as far as I know. The reason most often given for dropping support for XP is that, "You've got to keep up with today's technology." To

Re: [Audyssey] why i build the games the way I do

2016-04-26 Thread Marty Schultz
Great idea. I am also adding sailing trip, with ripped sails,broken rudder, waves, etc. On 4/26/2016 11:51 AM, Phil Vlasak wrote: Marty, You could take one of your existing card games and alter the meaning of the cards. You could turn Blindfold Road Trip to Pirate treasure hunt. You're o

Re: [Audyssey] why i build the games the way I do

2016-04-26 Thread Phil Vlasak
Marty, You could take one of your existing card games and alter the meaning of the cards. You could turn Blindfold Road Trip to Pirate treasure hunt. You're on a pirate ship sailing from island to island digging up treasure. Instead of calling them distance cards: call them gold pieces the obje

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread Stephen
That's annoying At 09:16 PM 4/26/2016, you wrote: Hi all, As some people use Dropbox for sharing betas and other game related things I felt this was relevant to the list. Over the summer Dropbox will be ending desktop support for Windows XP computers. On June 26, you will no longer be able to do

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread Christina
Thanks for this info. -Original Message- From: Gamers [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of john Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:25 AM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers Oh wow. Good to know. Thanks for passing this a

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread Charles Rivard
This thoroughly disgusts me, but thanks for letting us know. If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! -Original Message- From: Karl Belanger Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 6:16 AM To: gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread john
Oh wow. Good to know. Thanks for passing this along. -- From: "Karl Belanger" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:16 To: Subject: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers Hi all, As some people use Dropbox for sharing betas and other gam

[Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers

2016-04-26 Thread Karl Belanger
Hi all, As some people use Dropbox for sharing betas and other game related things I felt this was relevant to the list. Over the summer Dropbox will be ending desktop support for Windows XP computers. On June 26, you will no longer be able to download the desktop app on windows xp or create an ac

Re: [Audyssey] Dles anyone have delusalex.exe

2016-04-26 Thread Stephen
Such a sad loss for the gaming community. Jim was a one of a kind who will be sorely missed by us all. At 05:56 PM 4/26/2016, you wrote: Aprone made a backup of Jim's site that includes the file you are looking for. Find the site here: http://kitchen.kaldobsky.com/ ~ Ian Reed Visit http://Bl

Re: [Audyssey] Dles anyone have delusalex.exe

2016-04-26 Thread dark
Thanks. That is just what I wanted. All the best, Dark. - Original Message - From: "Ian Reed" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Dles anyone have delusalex.exe Aprone made a backup of Jim's site that includes the file you are

Re: [Audyssey] Dles anyone have delusalex.exe

2016-04-26 Thread Ian Reed
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