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February 7, 2008 S!ickLeave a commentUncategorized

Windows Movie Maker files

Wayne called about converting (mov) files for Windows Movie Maker…

Per http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308464
File formats supported by Windows Movie Maker in Windows XP
Supported formats for importing content
• Video files: .asf, .avi, .wmv
• Movie files: MPEG1, .mpeg, .mpg, .m1v, .mp2
• Audio files: .wav, .snd, .au, .aif, .aifc, .aiff
• Windows Media files: .asf, .wm, .wma, .wmv
• Still images: .bmp, .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jfif, .gif
• MP3 format audio: .mp3
“Although you can play a file in Microsoft Windows Media Player, you may not be able to import the file into Windows Movie Maker even though this article lists that kind of file…”

Anyone have a (free) program to recommend?…

February 7, 2008 S!ickLeave a commentUncategorized

Office Ultimate for $60!!!…

Jeff called the show and told us that, UNTIL APRIL 30, students can get Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 for $59.95!!!…

“This offer is good only to eligible students who possess a valid email address at an educational institution geographically located in the United States. This offer is non-transferable. Limit one purchase per eligible student.

“The following conditions serve to define student eligibility for the Promotion:

“1. Individual must possess a valid e-mail address at a U.S. educational institution which contains the domain suffix .edu; AND

“2. Individual must be a student at a U.S. educational institution and must be actively enrolled in at least 0.5 course credit and be able to provide proof of enrollment upon request.

“…If documentation is not provided indicating that you are a current student, you will be liable to reimburse Microsoft for the full retail cost of the software ($679).”

http://www.microsoft.com/education/ultimatesteal.mspx

http://theultimatesteal.com/home.asp

February 7, 2008 S!ickLeave a commentUncategorized

cannot install Microsoft Office 2000

During one of our shows, Kelly had called and said she was having problems installing Microsoft Office 2000 on Windows Vista…

Per http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932087 (Description of the versions of Office that are supported on Windows Vista):
“Because Office 2000 and Office XP are in Extended Support, there have been no fixes for issues that occur when these products are run on Windows Vista…”

I recommend she:
uninstall ALL products related to Microsoft Office…
restart the computer…
and attempt to install Microsoft Office 2000.

January 31, 2008 S!ick1 CommentUncategorized

G4 (female) casting call

CASTING END: 2/29/2008 11:59:59 PM

G4 is Searching for Young Females that Live & Breathe The World of Video Games…GotCast.com and the G4 Network are searching for the ultimate Gamer Girl for future G4 projects, that would include hosts and correspondents for current and upcoming programming…young females that live and breathe the world of video games. We’d like them to be able to play games as well as talk about the gaming industry. On-camera experience isn’t necessary, but it’s definitely a bonus!

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: …a few minutes long, that shows off your personality and lets you highlight your knowledge of video games. Putting together an audition video in vein of ‘hosting’ a segment would be ideal.

January 3, 2008 S!ickLeave a commentUncategorized

digital TV coupons

February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting…

Congress created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program for households wishing to keep using their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009. Until March 31, 2009, eligible U.S. households can request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used towards the purchase of up to two coupon-eligible converter boxes (CECB).

https://www.dtv2009.gov/

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a list of Authorized Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes (CECB)

http://www.ntiadtv.gov/cecb_list.cfm