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http://news.com.com/Create+an+e-annoyance%...22491&subj=news"Annoying someone via the Internet is now a federal crime.It's no joke. Last Thursday, President Bush signed into law a prohibition on posting annoying Web messages or sending annoying e-mail messages without disclosing your true identity.In other words, it's OK to flame someone on a mailing list or in a blog as long as you do it under your real name. Thank Congress for small favors, I guess.This ridiculous prohibition, which would likely imperil much of Usenet, is buried in the so-called Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act. Criminal penalties include stiff fines and two years…

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Hi all, I was wondering what donationware is. It's not freeware and it's not payware, so how do I download it?Thanks,Jeff

Randy:"This is why I believe Avsim should create two types of reviews and reviewers. We have many talented real world pilots for most every aircraft in FS who are a part of Avsim forum community, why not use them for indepth reviews?...."Actually, a great suggestion in practice and in the same breath, I would go even further to suggest that companies such as Precision Manuals ONLY use real world pilots as beta testers for future aircraft that way we are all assured of getting the most realistic flight models. But in such an instance I would hazard a guess that would preclude you from being a tester no?I do recall many non-pilot beta testers from many developers, such as …

http://airlines.afriqonline.com/download.htmtake a look at that! Ian

I have a question regarding Carb Icing and Carb Heat. I have heard that in some situations of temp and humidity, it is non advisable to pull carb heat. That being when there is a danger of already frozen particles, being melted by carb heat and then freezing again when in the Venturi.If this is the case, then in a older Cessna 172, which suggests carb heat when the throttle is pulled, ie. on approach, would it be prudent to leave it off then and what would be the consequence of just leaving it off. Or is there one?Further, since anything below -5 or so would already be frozen particles anyway, there would be no danger of carb ice, so why would you be pulling carb heat …

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Does anyone know of any good Orbiter tutorials that describe the basic maneuvers ie. setting up orbits, mfd descriptions, apoapsis and periapsis etc... I've tried Trevor John's T3G tutorial but I found it didn't explain things well enough for me. If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Scott

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Actual headline on ABC.com:-lol Mike, Steve,and crew; lookout! The media is on to you guys:-xxrotflmaoJust don't know what the world is coming to...Tech Geeks can'teven enjoy a little poker tournament without the MSM blatheringobout it on the net. :-badteeth Hope you are enjoying Vegas :-beerchug Denny

(CNN) -- Microsoft has released a patch for a vulnerability in some Windows graphics files. For more than a week, criminal hackers have been exploiting the flaw in Windows Meta File, or WMF.There is a link to the fix on the Microsoft home page. The "Security Update for WMF Vulnerability" shows users how to download and install the patch, which should protect Windows users from being infected with the malicious code.Better to get it from the normal Windows Update page.http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/...t.aspx?ln=en-us

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/05/...apse/index.htmlWith all the attention our own troubles have had here in the States, we sometimes forget about the losses people suffer elsewhere. Since my main systems client is the hotel industry, this one especially hits home. And given the reason why people were there, to celebrate a spiritual event in their lives--something we all share regardless of belief, it is doubly sad.My thoughts go out to those lost, those hurt and their families.-John

Can anybody recommend a 'cheap' or 'very robust' model airplane?I have 2 grandsons I want to introduce to model airplanes (I have no experience myself either). It's very likely they, or I, might crash the airplane on the first flight. Obviously, I can't afford to keep replacing the planes continually.Appreciate any recommendation.Thanks.Abe

Can you hear Avsim's servers buckling under the onslaught? lol. Hey Tom... how do you feel the servers will be able to handle the inevitable traffic? Hopefully they will be okay... hate to see them go down.

Glad I stayed awake here in Arizona to check out the news--it's nice to hear such a story in the face of such a bleak possible outcome. Condolences to the family of the one miner that was lost and to all the families who have had to share the stress of this event while waiting for word of their loved ones.-John

I'm not very computer smart, so what does this mean? What can I do to protect my computer?Jeff

Hi,I have been thinking about one thing each time I see a plane belly landing IRL with gear failure.Why do they not land on the grass part of the field, instead of insisting on landing on the runway, where sparks are more obvious?Anyone with a good idea?http://www.scandicair.com/images/sa_banner.gif"Real men fly with round gauges"[/color]

Can someone give me a link to view recent information on ground environment. I would like to see the latest screenshots to see how they are coming along. Thanks much.

Hi,I just ordered LA full version airport from the download shop at justflight.com. Once the order was done It said I would recive an email containing important info and another email with the product download. I never recieved any emails. Its been two days and I emailed justflight telling them but they have not responded. Does anyones know anything that can help me. Someone please help.Many Thanks Alex

Hello,I was in London a couple of Christmas's ago and I saw something that I want to find out some more about. Maybe someone from London can help?I tried google but couldn't find anything.I saw a "singing lorry" advertising something.. like a van or a flatbed truck with some advertising panel on the back, but most importantly.. there was this bloke with a microphone/megaphone driving and singing at the same time.Does anyone know anything about this? Name of the company? Name of this type of marketing service? Anything that I can investigate more with? Does it still happen?Maybe it happens in other cities/countries? Anyone?Sorry this isn't about aviation. I flew Iberia's A…

Illegal Distribution of Developer Product.Hi Simmers,After discovering today even more of my Textures and artwork being poached and illegally distributed by http://www.simnetwork.net (pay for access site) I have decided to write to the forums and express my displeasure about the outright abuses of Developers Rights and the flagrantly offensive behaviour of sites like this charging simmers for the privilege of downloading my products which are intended as FREE from selected sites.Many of you know me and my work, my commitment to support of the simming community, and my provision of hundreds of aircraft textures and artwork to the simming community FREE through my site an…

In reviewing the last several reviews, I haven't seen the STAR ratings (from one to five). Is this a new policy on the reviews or do I have some type of Software problem on my end which is preventing me from seeing them? Thank You in Advance for any answers.

HiI have just read an editorial at another website.It seems there are a lot of critics of avsim in the major fsim websites,why is this? Surely it cannot all amount to jealousyI have come across ######y comments over the past few years but it does seem that this petty childish playground behaviour exists across the board, I remember avsim not allowing anyone to mention another fsim.com* website as it used to get edited as profanity.The fsplanet situation i know and accept but I really dont understand the background to all this as i have never taken an interest, but it now bugs me as i frequent this site regularly and it is my first point of call for fsim related topicsAnyb…

Hello . I have a problem. I can't switch the VOR mode. e.g. I switch VOR in JED. 115 I can change but 60 I can't I'm trying to klick but it is not activ. What I have to do?

Hi guys is it just me or have the standard and content of the most recent AVSIM reviews just totally gone downhill?They have just turned into commercials that will do anything to sell the product - even going as far as outright deceit!. Take the latest A300-600 CLS review getting 4.5 stars, are these reviews even looked at before they are published by AVSIM?