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Hey guys, Its been awhile snce I have posted here. I bought a house and educated myself on how to lay hardwood and tile. It was an 8 week project. Ok now my question. The house we bought is actually next door to my wifes sister and 2 houses down from her brother. (we have our own little community I know). Well I would like to bring them into to 21st century with internet service. My wifes sister has dial-up and her brother doesnt even have service. My plan was to get the best possible Broadband connection possible and let them leech of of my connection via wireless routers. They are approximentally 200ft. and 275ft. from my house. Ok what I need is a a wireless router that can reach them and handle the load. Money is not really a concern here. Your recommendations or insight are helpful, thanks, trigger

Hello all, Its been awhile since I have posted but I have been hard at work on my website. After several weeks inserting code based on basic html and "table layouts" (this is what I had used years ago and didnt realize that standards had changed HAHA), I stumbled across the use of CSS and the updated XHTML. So at this point I am undergoing the daunting task of restructuring with the div tag layouts and stylesheets and such. I do have a question though.... Currently most of the pages have the same setup seen here. Please not that I left the spacing of the table at 1px so you could see the basic layout. Also the current header image is just a placeholder for a flash video I am working on. None of the links on this page will work, nor the search tool, and the side bar images are just place holders for the moment. So far I recreated a stylesheet with an id tag "#frame" (which will include the left and right white edges along the sides) and two class tags named ".contentmain" (which is where the main text will go) ".contentside" (which is where the search tool, mini-calendar, and worship times will go). The problem is that I first tried to float the two div tags with each class to the left and right of the main "frame" but the image background of the "frame" would get blocked out by the new "content" divs. I was wanting to make the "contentmain" transparent so the background image in the "frame" would show through" I was able to make it transparent by removing my float property but then I wasnt able to align the "contentmain" and "contentside" div correctly. Hopefully this makes some sense, and hopefully someone can shed some light my way. -trigger

My head is aching, As soon as I think I fix one problem it just causes another one. Thus far the layout renders properly in Firefox but when I look at it in IE the "Angel Food Ministry" image gets dropped below the sidebar menus and I dont know what I am doing wrong. All I did was add the "img" tag after the correct div but FF puts it at the top correctly and IE puts it at the bottom. Not sure what to do. The stylesheet code in my previous post is the current one. -trigger

Originally posted by: N_O_Body The biggest problem is everyone is in such a frantic rush. I would rather take a long distance flight in a dirigible airship. With the unfortunate Hindenberg incident, the idea of public transporation by air kind of died, but it needs to be revisited.quote> Actually, dirigibles are now being highly revisited, especially by the US Military. I forget where I read about it. However, the interest rests on the fact that pound for pound an airship can carry much greater payloads than any other aircraft (airplane & helicopter) and at far cheaper costs. Also the actually cargo space an airship can have is far superior to the largest Military cargo plane. I also read somewhere that perhaps darpa was interested in developement of a sort of aircraft carrier / command center in the sky. Basically a huge dirigible that would hold the main command center for military operations and would be capable of housing certain military weapons and/or craft. ( The bonus was that the command center could have aerial superiority as well as being much faster then a water-locked aircraft carrier that must travel around entire continents to reach the desired targets.) -trigger

Hello, I am in the process of building a website and would now like to add a site search engine. I would like to know how to create this via either HTML,CSS, PHP or if their are free site search tools available that you recommend. -trigger

Hey callagrafx, I have been trying to find the right search tool at the hotscripts.com site. (very nice website by the way, and thank you for the recommendation). I do have another question though. My web host supports cgi, perl, php, and java but I wasnt sure which programming language might be better, or does it really matter. My web host also runs on a linux platform. I found one that I like but it uses Javascript, its called "Tipue JS". It can be found HERE at hotscripts or HERE at their own website. There were several others in perl and PHP, but the Tipue JS seems to be user friendly, simple, and lite on resources. I was just curious your thoughts on this. -trigger

Ok I corrected the text layout problem. Here is the new stylesheet code I came up with... body { background-color: #0000cc; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: #000000; } #frame { background-image: url(images/bg.jpg); background-repeat: repeat-y; width: 780px; height: 875px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; padding-right: 10px; padding-left: 10px; } #header { background-image: url(images/testpic1.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; width: 800px; height: 200px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; } #frame #sidebar { float: right; width: 250px; height: 875px; } .sidesearch { background-image: url(images/sidebar_search1.gif); width: 200px; height: 75px; padding-left: 50px; padding-top: 75px; } .sidecalendar { background-image: url(images/sidebar_calendar.gif); width: 250px; height: 275px; } .sideservices { background-image: url(images/sidebar_services.gif); width: 250px; height: 450px; } #footer { background-image: url(images/bg_foot.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; width: 800px; height: 125px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; } .containfoot { width: 715px; height: 100px; padding-top: 25px; padding-right: 75px; padding-left: 10px; } .foot1 { float: left; clear: left; width: 530px; height: 48px; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; padding-top: 2px; } .foot2 { float: left; width: 480px; height: 35px; color: #0000cc; font-weight: bold; word-spacing: 5px; text-align: center; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 10px; } .foot3 { float: right; width: 225px; height: 23px; color: #0000cc; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; padding-top: 27px; } p.main { width: 540px; padding-left: 10px; } a.footnavlink:link { text-decoration: none; } a.footnavlink:visited { text-decoration: none; } a.footnavlink:hover { color: #ffffff; background-color: #0000cc; text-decoration: none; } a.footlink:link { text-decoration: none; } a.footlink:visited { text-decoration: none; } a.footlink:hover { color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; } This seems to work for both IE and Firefox. However, I now have a new problem. I wanted the main content frame to repeat vertically a minimum of 875 pixels (its highlighted above in blue). But I also need it to expand further if I have more info then that on the page. If I dont set a height of 875 pixels then the entire body collapses and only the sidebar menus stay normal. Does anyone know how to fix this. -trigger

Ok so far I have been able to learn a little more with the CCS & stylesheets. Man I wish I had learned this stuff earlier. Making changes to the website is alot easier when I have to manipulate only the stylesheet and not each page. So far I have corrected the layout using only the div tags. You can view it here. The only problem that I have noticed was that when I put some random text in the main content area I get differrent results in IE and Firefox. Firefox renders it correctly starting at the top but IE puts the text at the bottom below the worship service times. This is the stylesheet codes I came up with: body { background-color: #0000cc; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: #000000; } #frame { background-image: url(images/bg.gif); background-repeat: repeat-y; width: 800px; height: 875px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-top: 0px; } .contentmain { width: 520px; padding: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; } .sidesearch { background-image: url(images/sidebar_search1.gif); float: right; width: 200px; height: 75px; clear: right; padding-left: 50px; padding-top: 75px; margin-right: 10px; } .sidecalendar { background-image: url(images/sidebar_calendar.gif); float: right; width: 250px; height: 275px; clear: right; margin-right: 10px; } .sideservices { background-image: url(images/sidebar_services.gif); float: right; width: 250px; height: 450px; clear: right; margin-right: 10px;} #footer { background-image: url(images/bg_foot.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; width: 800px; height: 125px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-top: 0px; } .containfoot { width: 715px; height: 100px; padding-top: 25px; padding-right: 75px; padding-left: 10px; } .foot1 { float: left; clear: left; width: 530px; height: 48px; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; padding-top: 2px; } .foot2 { float: left; width: 480px; height: 35px; color: #0000cc; font-weight: bold; word-spacing: 5px; text-align: center; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 10px; } .foot3 { float: right; width: 225px; height: 23px; color: #0000cc; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; padding-top: 27px; } a.footnavlink:link { text-decoration: none; } a.footnavlink:visited { text-decoration: none; } a.footnavlink:hover { color: #ffffff; background-color: #0000cc; text-decoration: none; } a.footlink:link { text-decoration: none; } a.footlink:visited { text-decoration: none; } a.footlink:hover { color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; } If anyone wants to look at my page source code at the site link provided and knows why I am getting the text error for IE and Firefox I would appreciate it. -trigger

callagrafx, I would actually prefer to program the search engine myself. #1 because I would just like to learn how to do it. #2 I would like to have a little more control over its functioning. #3 I dont want to have advertisement added to the webpage just to get a free search engine. If their is any possible way you can break down the process a little bit. Or link me to some script I can plug in and alter at free will, then I would be most grateful. -trigger

Superchad, Haha, I dont think it matters whethers its ATI or Nvidia. And to say ATI will cause problems with SC4 is rubbish, its possible its just your system. My system uses an ONBOARD ATI x200 series (yes its integrated) and I can still operate SC4 on all the highest settings without problems. Sim1013, SC4 is not a very graphics dependant game. However, it is a very high CPU/RAM hog though. So if SC4 is your game of choice upgrade those first. But if you would like to play any of the newer games on the market then definently get a descent card.

Looks good so far. I would like for you to give us a little more info on your 2x1GB sticks via DDR400 RAM: Who is it made by? What is the case-latency on them? Also on the EVGA 6900xt Video Card: How many pipelines does it have? What is the Core Clock speed? What is the Memory Clock speed? I might be able to find some better ones at the same cost if I had the above info. -trigger

Thanks to all those people who gave advice on the Adobe Web Bundle package I got last week. That package is awesome and I have only begun to scratch the suface of it capabilities. I have a new request though. My pastor of our church would like me to get him some sort of software package that will be used to operate our video projector screen during songs (basically having the words to the songs display while music is playing). He would also like this software to be able to use incorporate something like powerpoint presentations on the video projector. Is there a certain editing product/software you guys recommend that could be used specially for the video projector either for song lyrics, presentations, videos, text and just good animation graphics to display before church with various information on it or during other times when the video projector would be used. As far as his computing skills, he is very familiar with powerpoint and he is fairly quick to learn stuff but I would like a product that is at least semi-user-friendly. Your advice and/or comments are more than helpful. thanks, trigger.

Thank you Skink000, That is actually what I plan on doing. I am going to start building a seperate flash file for each song (with the sound embeddded in the file). So each Sunday I can just paste the .swf file for each song into individual powerpoint slides in the order the pastor wants them. This way I can still get high-quality sound as well as nice graphical illustrations and have it all animated. I dont think it will be that difficult. -trigger

Originally posted by: N_O_Body Sorry, as someone who knows more than somewhat about choral music, church choirs, and what it takes to have a rousing good (service) time, I think you are setting yourself up for a fall. What happens if the power is off? (It doesn't work anymore, because of this single failure). Ditto if the light burns out, etc., etc. It is hard to shut down a choir, singing by itself, even if it is dark. Not only that, but you get better participlation If you can find a choir director of some stripe, probably your minister, you can have practices, which are social events, and tie people closer to each other. A church is a wonderful place to be closer to each other and closer to God.quote> I think you might not be reading all my posts or something, because you seem to be a little off target. What if the power goes out? Uh...Duh. Obviously we would not have any of the necessaities that utilize power. Like sound, lighting, HEAT, or air conditioning. If that were the case I seriouly doubt that sound would be our main conern above light, heat, or AC. Church might get postponed because many people either would not come or if the power was out there would be a good chance that it would be a county or statewide thing and for safety sake church might get cancelled. I think you are being a little overly hypethetical. Besides between my family am my wifes we have 3 generators that might suffice the light, heat, & sound room. As far as the choir.....just because we use regular CD's and edit out the vocals doesnt mean our 8-10 member vocalists are not capable of singing without sound. And yes out pastor does lead the songs and the 8-10 choir members act as backup. Having sound just makes it better obviously. Our system we have now works for us and our congregation likes it so I guess I must not be doing a good job of explaining it to you. The problem is that recently we purchased a nice video projector and my pastor would like to utilize it to illustrate images, information, as well as the lyrics to songs we listen to before church and during praise & worship.. I still dont understand how I am setting myself up for failure considering many churches small & large have video projectors that either display event information or song lyrics before church as well as during praise & worship times. Generally I am not doing anything new that has not been done already by many other churches. I am just trying to keep from spending an additional $400 on software when it can be done with powerpoint and flash 8. Either way, I would like to drop this conversation on how my church operates because its taking away from the original point of this topic. That being how to incorporate lyrics and sound simultaneously in some program like powerpoint so that the process of switching songs or display specific information can be automated on the video projector. -trigger

Originally posted by: N_O_Body Well, you are creating a single point of failure. If you can't find instrumental music, why not go a capella? Everyone can sing, not necessarily on key. Most sacred songs are pretty easy. We are not asking you to render Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring in SSAATTBB you know. Good luck, and God bless.quote> You kinda lost me there. I never said we didnt have the right CD's though they are not just instrumental versions, we just used normal CD's because its easy to drop the vocals when we have a nice mixing board. Why not go a cappella?...Isnt it obvious that most people CAN'T sing well and to get the congregation involved in church and comfortable & on beat its easier just to have music playing in the background. Plus we dont listen or sing sacred/hymm songs. We sing more new age and upbeat music as well as some older southern gospel, but almost never hymms. Think of the the church Forrest Gump visited when he became a shrimp boat capt'n. Or the church in the movie with Nick Nolte & Shaquille O'Neil (I think it was called Blue Chips, not sure though). We are more involved in our singing, we clap our hands and sway occasionally, etc. As opposed to the number of years I went to a Southern Baptist church where only hymms were sung and no one ever clapped in beat with a song or even moved for that matter. Every one was so stiff and uncomfortable looking. Anyway back on subject, all I want to do is have it so the guy controlling the mixing board in the sound round to be able to concentrate on just the volume and quality controls on the mixing board and not have to worry about fooling with the notebook that controls the video projectors graphics. That way I wouldnt have to sit back there and control the prompter. I guess I will just have to experiment on this one. I think I am going to just create individual flash files for each song and just add them to an individual slide in powerpoint. That way each Sunday I can just plug in the slides with each flash file and BAM....automatic sound/graphics display. -trigger

Originally posted by: N_O_Body Frankly, your church sounds very unorthodox as churches go. Don't you have an organist? Even a band would be good? Why play music with an automated system? I don't think I could be a member of a congregation that was that automated.quote> Well our church is very small. Like 100+ members so its harder for us to find enough members skilled enough to play live music every sunday. Though we do play live music on Wednesday nights. No we dont have an organist. Often those are seen in Catholic, Southern Baptist, etc. the more traditional chruches). Our church is alot more lively, its an Assembly of God or Pentecostal. I grew-up going to Soutern Baptist churches and the having to listen to the old organist play and singing monotone hymms always put me to sleep. I often had to sit in the back of church so it wouldnt be so obvious when I started catching Z's. Right now we just play lively worship songs from CD's but edited out the vocals in our sound room. So our Pastor and choir can sing to it along with the rest of the congregation. Considering we now have a video projector it would be easier to automate this process with music and graphic/text display so it could be operated by 1 person and there would be less chance for something to go wrong.

Well, some products I found thus far are the "Easy Worship" and "Media Shout" software that act in the manner that I need. However, the price is $379.00 and they dont offer student versions. Powerpoint is easy to use but its so limited. We also already have a labtop hooked up to the projector. I was hoping to semi-automate the process also (Almost like the Karaoke screens but not exactly the same). I would like to be able to have the powerpoint presentation run simultaneous with the music. However I know the sound capabilities are limited with powerpoint so the quality might sound crappy. Does anyone know how I might accomplish the simultaneous tasking? Would it be better to create a Flash video inside the powerpoint that would play the music insinc with the words? I think at least that way the sound quality would remain and the music and image projections would display simultaneously. Anymore thoughts on this are helpful. Thanks, -trigger

OK, so I have been working on a website for my church for about a week now. I have tested out various open souce/FREE software for image editing, animation, etc. but I soon realized my limitations in what I was able to do and I probably wont be happy until its close to perfect. So, the great thing about income tax returns are that I get to spend a portion of it on anything I want. So I am deciding on some nice image editing / web developement software. I have researched a bit to give me somewhat of a perspective on what to look for and what to possibly purchase. This is where you guys come in. I am curious what software you guys prefer or recommend. So far I am VERY interested in the capabilities of Macromedia Flash as well as Photoshop. So far some of the better prices I found were the following: Photoshop CS2 @ $288.85 (image-editing software) CS2 Premium @ $382.85 (image-editing software, +bonus material) Adobe Web Bundle @ $525.85 (Macromedia Studio 8 + Photoshop CS2 Premium = Dreamweaver 8, Flash Professional 8, Fireworks 8, etc.) I know these are pricey but I consider this an investment. I am already brainstorming for another website and these tools would come in handy. I could also use this to make interactive video for my students whenever I graduate. So your opinions, thoughts, recommendations or comments are helpful. Also if you can find better prices than I have listed let me know. thanks, -trigger

So far I went through most of the FREE video tutorials on the photoshosupport.com site. Really good tutorials there. I will definently check out the other ones. The main projects I want to start with are the following... Macromedia Flash image banner. (I have the look I want I just need to find out how to create it). Website borders (I created some via MS Picture It but they dont have the good 3D effects photoshop should deliver) I also want to create some custom icons and custom logos for the the different ministries and outreach programs for my church. So tutorials on these specific projects would be very helpful and appreciated. -trigger

Well I bought it. the total came to about $535. Its being shipped via 2day air. So hopefully I get it by Wednesday. In the meantime does anyone know of any good tutorials I can read. I would like to familiarize myself with the Adobe Web Bundle as much as possible so that when it does arrive I can dive right in to re-designing my website and some graphics. Considering the package comes with about a dozen different programs it would be impossible for me to learn them all in the next 2 days. I was looking to research the major ones like... Adobe Photoshop® CS2 Dreamweaver® 8 Flash Professional 8 So if you know of any good guides, tutorials, and/or examples simply post a link so I can check it out. thanks, -trigger

Ok this is copied from the genesis-technologies website... "Academic Documentation for Students Copy of valid Student ID Card. The copy should clearly indicate the name of the student, the Student ID Number, Date of Expiry (or current Semester validiation sticker), and the name of the Institution. The ID should be a photo ID. If identification does not include a photo, then identification must be accompanied by a second source photo identification (eg. drivers licence). If the identification does not carry a date of expiration (or a current semester validation sticker), then an additional form of ID is required to establish current academic status. You may submit a copy of a current semester tuition paid receipt, a current semester course registration schedule, or a letter from the school - on the official letterhead of the school - confirming that you are a currently enrolled student at the school. In the event that the institution does not have an ID card system, acceptable alternate documentation include copies of current fee-paid receipt, registration/ course schedule, or a letter from the institution confirming current faculty/ student status at the institution. Such letter must be signed by faculty or administrative authority and be on the official letterhead of the institution." This is from the campusTech website...." Who can purchase products that have the Academic ID requirement? Any Student K-12, college, graduate school, full-time or part-time, in the U.S., attending a degree-giving, accredited institution.* Any Teacher K-12, college, graduate school, full-time or part-time, in the U.S. Any staff member or employee of a K-12, college, or graduate school in the U.S. Any school, college, university, school district, or other accredited educational institution *Accredidation must be recognized by U.S. Department of Education and/or State Board of Education. Academic ID Required CampusTech is a leading Authorized Education Reseller for hundreds of technology manufacturers, and we are continuously adding new titles to our catalog. We only sell original, authentic software direct from the manufacturer." This is from the academicsuperstore website...."Eligibility Matrix: Eligibility K-12 Students Higher Ed. Students (College) Teachers and Faculty Schools Home Schools & Home School Students Eligible? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Enrollment Requirement Full-time Full-time and Part-time Full-time and Part-time Accredited and Degree-granting Full-time and Home-School Verification of Eligibility Required Currently dated Student ID card-or- Class schedule -or- Registration Receipt -or- Letter of enrollment from school on letterhead -or- a Report Card Currently dated Student ID card-or- Registration Receipt -or- Class schedule -or- Letter of enrollment from school on letterhead Currently dated Faculty ID card-or- Letter of employment from school on letterhead -or- Copy of pay-stub (ink out pay amount) Purchase Order-or- Photocopy of School Purchasing Credit Card -or- Letter of Authorization On School Letterhead A letter of intent-or- a copy of Curriculum receipts -or- registration through a home school program -or- membership in a recognized home school org This is from the studica website......... " = Student/Faculty/Education Verification Required - upon completion of this order, you will be prompted to e-mail, fax, or mail in your Student or Faculty or Education verification. Considering I would purchase from one of these site and not adobe, then I believe it wouldnt be considered breaking the law. Since most of them reguire a CURRENT ID at the time of purchase and if you are enrolled at the time of purchase then its still legal. Either way I am not worried since I am really in college. I just thought it was a simple loop and I couldnt see anyone paying full price for it. If you look at the details in each clause basically.... If you attend an accredited higher learning facility If you have kids old enough to attend ANY school If you are a teacher or Faculty member If you are Home schooled I am just throwing out a number here but that has to add up to more then half the population. -trigger

I am currently in the process of building a website for my church and I notice that there are little smudge marks in between each of the Navigation Bars. Picture below..... They are hard to see because of the copy/paste method getting the picture into MS Paint. However, they are definently obvious on the website. I was curious if anyone had any advice of what might be causing this or how to fix it. It only occurs in the four spaces between the 5 buttons, not on the outside. Its not the image/buttons themselves they are clean along all edges. The only solution I have found is to build individual table cells around them, but then the buttons dont align with the banner image. These NavBars are based on roll over/out javascript that changes the images when the mouse hovers over each button. Any advice on this would be helpful. -trigger

LOL. I just realized something. Ok so if you buy the student copy of the Adobe Web Bundle then you can get it at roughly $550. Now if you get the NON-student version of the Adobe Web Bundle your looking at paying about $1,800+. Stop me if I am incorrect on this but wouldnt it just be smart for someone to simply register for say a 2hour college course and pay $200 tuition long enough to get a student ID. Then simply use the ID to get the Student version. In total you would pay $550 (Adobe Web Bundle) +$200 (college tuition) = $750. which is still over $1,000 in savings. Is it really that simple. Heck you could take it a step further and get your ID during DROP/ADD and then cancel your class and get a refund on your tuition payment. I am sure I am not the first to realize this but this is one of those times I can be happy to be a college student. As far as the student version not coming with help files or documentation....I am ok with that. To be honest there is an entire WWW full of tutorials, guides, examples, etc. to learn from. Besides the cost cut compared to the documentation manuals etc doesnt seem worth the price. If you think about it, its kinda like paying $550 for the Adobe Web Bundle and the other $1,400 for the help files and manual. Now that seems silly to me

Ok. So far yes these are educational versions. But from all the clauses and documentation that I have read these below include full working, legit versions when proper "student" criteria are met. I am a student so it helps alot. Here is a list of ones I found, you guys can check them out if you like to verify if they are legit full versions or not. Adobe Web Bundle $518.95 from genesis-technologies.com Adobe Web Bundle $525.85 from campustech.com Adobe Web Bundle $529.95 from academicsuperstore.com Adobe Web Bundle $528.95 from studica.com I only listed the Web Bundle because on an economic standpoint if I am shelling out $300-400 on one program why not just spend $100-200 more for a total package that would cost 2-3x's as much if bought seperately. Though I am not a professional web designer, I would definently use these products... For my church website For my 2nd website that should generate a small income via adds or donations For my classroom when (hopefully when) I graduate in 2 years. The newer teachers who I graduated highschool with, already use powerpoints and interactive technology in classes which will will soon become the standard learning environment. At my current college as well as my previous college I attended some of the classrooms didnt use a blackboard or white board. They used a computer based interactive video projection screen. So basically they could load a powerpoint or launch a webpage and then scribble with a "Magic" pen that would write words on the projection screen. I see this as an investment in my future. It would keep me up-to-par with they way facilitators are required to teach. Here is basically what all the Web Bundle packages include, they are just copy/pasted from the sites to give you a general idea of what comes with the Web Bundle. The Adobe® Web Bundle Includes: Macromedia Studio 8: Macromedia Dreamweaver® 8 Macromedia Flash Professional 8 Macromedia Fireworks® 8 Macromedia Contribute™ 3 Macromedia FlashPaper™ 2 Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium combines: Adobe Photoshop CS2 Adobe Illustrator CS2 Adobe InDesign CS2 Adobe GoLive CS2 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional Version Cue CS2, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Stock Photos Macromedia® Studio 8 & Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium software. This includes Macromedia Dreamweaver® 8, Flash® Professional 8, Fireworks® 8, Contribute™ 3, and FlashPaper™ 2 software. Full versions of Adobe Photoshop® CS2, Illustrator® CS2, InDesign® CS2, GoLive® CS2, and Acrobat® 7.0 Professional software with Version Cue® CS2, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Stock Photos. Now with one package, you can design, develop, manage, and maintain rich, interactive experiences for millions of viewers on the web, on mobile devices, and in print using industry standards such as Macromed

I thought I would start this topic because I notice in several threads where people have spit out ideas that would be an asset to the new 5.0 Simtropolis. This topic is only to compile those great ideas into one easy to read thread. Rules: 1.) Post only if: a.) you have a "suggestion" that would be beneficial to the new Simtropolis. b.) you are commenting (good or bad) on another "suggestion" 2.) Be detail oriented. Post pics of your idea and give a good detailed description. 3.) DO NOT post on sections of the site that are not yet functional. For instance the "Omnibus", "Modds & Downloads", "Live Chat", etc. Simply because your idea might already be in the works in that particular category. However, once that category is functional then your welcome to drop a "suggestion". 4.) This is NOT a ranting thread, no stand alone post with "Rants or Raves" Please keep in mind that much of the new 5.0 is still under construction. However, it never hurt to throw out your ideas and see if Dirk or the Admins would bite. Here is an example of how to post in this thread: With the new changes in 5.0 we have had many headaches over HTML/BBCode usage. In many other forums this style of code is often times provided as a user preference option, so that individual users can choose their style of code they like to use. Below is a picture of my "suggestion"...... Notice the addition of the "Message Display Text" category in the "Personal Settings" section. With this function added individual users could choose what form of text code they want to write in, either......"Standard", "BBCode", or "HTML". thanks, -trigger -------------------------