Shera and gers not loading?

[k_r]

is anyone else having trouble with shera and gers site lately? it keeps reloading that stupid homepage no matter how many times i click it

[Peevert]

Maybe you need to be using Internet Explorer 3.0 on Windows 95

[simes_wetty]

It was doing that to me too on Internet explorer, solved the problem by using Google Chrome.

[k_r]

i am using firefox 4

i dont want to bother with chrome if i dont have to i love firefox

[Omo Rashi]

I do not know if this depends on your browser or on your operating system or both. My recommendation is to avoid Microsoft products completely, in particular: do not use Internet Explorer. I have seen complains of this kind various times, and I can only say, to me they seem to be home-made - simply by choosing a Windows adventure instead of Linux reliability.

I get no money for this... It is just what I can say after 20 years with computers and 15 years in the net.

[pipi]

I use Firefox 4 and have no problem. (Other than having to click twice on the "HERE" button on the disclaimer page. (That is since the upgrade to FF4, didn't have to do that in FF3)
But like I wrote before, the FF4 upgrade came on the same day as a bunch of Windows updates. I haven't figured out yet what causes this sudden "have to click twice". I have the idea that it has something to do with that clock they have on the disclaimer page.

Pipi.

[johnnyc82]

I've been using Internet Explorer 9 and have not experienced this problem. There is a disclaimer that says that you might have to click twice but I've never had to click more than once

[Drying]

I do not know if this depends on your browser or on your operating system or both. My recommendation is to avoid Microsoft products completely, in particular: do not use Internet Explorer. I have seen complains of this kind various times, and I can only say, to me they seem to be home-made - simply by choosing a Windows adventure instead of Linux reliability.

No way this is caused by the choice of operating system. Browsers is possible, although a difference between Firefox and Chrome is unlikely.
For the record, I think I had the same problem on Firefox 3.6 on Arch x86-64, but I usually skip the intro page, so I don't remember.

And I would NOT recommend Linux over Windows for most people. It just doesn't work that way. It's great for "power users" and very good for people who require only basic functionality (Office suite, internet browser, e-mail client, etc.) because you simply can not break anything, but in my experience, configuration is just too much of a hassle for people who do not fall in one of these two categories.

[Omo Rashi]

And I would NOT recommend Linux over Windows for most people. It just doesn't work that way. It's great for "power users" and very good for people who require only basic functionality (Office suite, internet browser, e-mail client, etc.) because you simply can not break anything, but in my experience, configuration is just too much of a hassle for people who do not fall in one of these two categories.

The usual fairy tale Microsoft wants people to believe. People may feel free to choose - but have to live then, please, with the consequences.

By the way, installing ubuntu is ridiculously easy. But I have no intention to start an off topic discussion about computer matters here. I made my comment just because I felt sorry for friends of this board who just suffer from believing in Microsoft, most likely without even knowing about (in many important respects superior) alternatives. Go ahead with M$ if you decide that it is a must for you...

[Peevert]

simply by choosing a Windows adventure instead of Linux reliability... The usual fairy tale Microsoft wants people to believe.

Amazing how Linux users can't say something good about their OS without also saying something insulting about Windows. Admit it: Linux is a pain in the ass. It's a server OS, not a desktop OS. The only reason it even exists on the desktop is that people hate Bill Gates, and feel they're getting even by using Linux. In the end, everyone that uses Linux on the desktop is a hacker (or more likely, a wanna-be hacker), they were never paying for Windows anyway, so Gates has lost absolutely nothing.

But I have no intention to start an off topic discussion about computer matters here. I made my comment just because I felt sorry for friends of this board who just suffer from believing in Microsoft...

OH PUH LEASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSE... You made your comments because you feel sorry for us? Not because you wanted to spread some anti Microsoft hatred? Is that also why you used the term "M$"? Omo Rashi, no one is buying that one.

[Drying]

The usual fairy tale Microsoft wants people to believe. People may feel free to choose - but have to live then, please, with the consequences.

By the way, installing ubuntu is ridiculously easy. But I have no intention to start an off topic discussion about computer matters here. I made my comment just because I felt sorry for friends of this board who just suffer from believing in Microsoft, most likely without even knowing about (in many important respects superior) alternatives. Go ahead with M$ if you decide that it is a must for you...

This is the last I'm going to say about this... I'll try to resist... These discussions always end up in flame wars, but theyre just too mch fun :P

But I don't think you read my message completely. I'm an Arch user and I switched about a year ago. Before that I used Debian for a few months and before that Ubuntu. I love the operating systems, and I know what I am saying. I'm good with computers (if that is even possible) and I am willing to invest a lot of time learning stuff. Most people do not want to do that. I even know a lot of people having problems getting Android to do what they want.

If you are one of those people, go ahead. Have someone install Ubuntu and you are set for the next two years or so (after which you'll probably want to upgrade). You'll find it is much nicer than Windows. If you're a bit of a nerd like me, install a nice distro and start learning how it works, because you will need to know this. It's just the way the operating system is built (by hackers, for hackers). If you're not willing to learn how it works, just how to control it, Windows is okay, and OSX (Mac) is great. If you don't want to spend money on those, just be prepared to invest some time.

This is simply my experience and of people around me.


Now, before this ends in a flame war, we might like a lock on the topic, for extreme off-topicness

[Omo Rashi]

The only reason it even exists on the desktop is that people hate Bill Gates, and feel they're getting even by using Linux. In the end, everyone that uses Linux on the desktop is a hacker (or more likely, a wanna-be hacker), they were never paying for Windows anyway, so Gates has lost absolutely nothing.

Why should I hate Bill Gates? He is not just rich and successful (both of which would not be reasons to hate him neither), he also sustains various socially important organizations with considerable amounts of money. Who would not appreciate this?

I have never been a hacker or wanted to be one... Until recently, all my home computers have had some Windows OS because it is difficult to buy one without an installed Windows version: In this country, most dealers are handcuffed by Microsoft contracts. I leave the installation as it is (I don't overwrite it which I'd do if I "hated" it) and install Linux on a free part of my hard disk so that serious scientific work can then start. This way I paid for Windows versions of various types throughout the years, and of course made attempts to work with them too. I don't say it is not possible but it is really in many respects what you call "a pain in the ass". When a superior OS is so easily available, why should I use one which produces inexplicable phenomena (which are not analyzable because the source codes are Microsoft's secret)? Now, if people have similar experiences with inexplicable phenomena, to me it is the most natural impulse to recommend the OS which for years has been the most reliable for me. When I say that Linux is superior, then this is based on my personal experience (and that of colleagues) and not on some irrational hate.

You made your comments because you feel sorry for us?

Simply: Yes - as I said. (I always mean what I say.)

Not because you wanted to spread some anti Microsoft hatred?

No. I am sorry if the term "M$" causes aggression on your side, I'd have avoided it then. It is just the shortest way to express that Microsoft tends to pull money out of their customers' pockets - which, from M.'s point of view, is completely understandable.

Now, "buy" whatever you want - and wherever you want. But, please, don't address me with personal insults based on nothing else than prejudice against Linux or Linux users. The Linux community is most friendly and helpful. A tenor like that in your message would be extremely unusual on their boards.

@ Drying - just seen your message. It's okay... Peace!

[Peevert]

... personal insults based on nothing else than prejudice against Linux or Linux users. The Linux community is most friendly and helpful. A tenor like that in your message would be extremely unusual on their boards.

Yeah, but if I did say that on a Linux board, you know the entire "community" would be trying to DoS my IP address.

Having said that, I've had enough. We're way OT with this one. Omo Rashi, despite knowing you're a Linux user, I'll try not to hold it against you. We all have our faults. My second computer is a Mac.

[k_r]

@.@ i dont think i want to change to linux or mac to get the site to workout. hopefully its a plugin or something and will fix itself soon