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MattMatic wrote:
You can run 32-bit apps under a 64-bit OS (but not the other way round)
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Cheers, Matt!!.. I didn't make my point quite clear. In a round-about way, I was trying to say what you just said.

Comment by steven9761 posted on silkypix 3 at 26/07/2013 - 09:22

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Welcome Norbert!! Looks like you joined at the right time if you're looking for a brand-new fitted kitchen as well!!

Comment by steven9761 posted on Hello from Budapest, Hungary at 26/07/2013 - 07:59

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John - normally when you load a disc into a 64-bit OS, the pc determines if the software itself is written for 32-bit, 64-bit, or both, then write the program to the correct folder. With the software disc in the cd tray, right-click the drive containing the cd/dvd, then browse the contents of the disc. I would expect to see a folder indicating 64-bit if it's set up for that, but in its absence I'd safely assume that it's 32-bit. If you right-click "my computer", then browse to program files and then opening it, there should be 2 distinct folders - one or other will indicate that it contains 32-bit programs which leads to the conclusion that the other is 64-bit. Open either of them out, and look for Silkypix in the list of programs in either folder. If it's in the 32-bit folder, then it's set up to run as that - if it shows up in the 64-bit folder, then it will run as 64-bit, and if it appears in both folders, rejoice!!

Comment by steven9761 posted on silkypix 3 at 25/07/2013 - 18:20

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Tim - there are lots of old colonial buildings out there - the most famous being the Raffles Hotel, where the Singapore Sling cocktail was "invented". Take a trip around Chinatown, where there are lots of bargains to be had. There's loads there to see and do, as it's both a modern, yet "ancient" territory. You could explore the busy harbour area too, where there are (or used to be) lots of good seafood restaurants. If you fancy a bit of "island-hopping", get yourself signed up to Air Asia link, or Silk Air link where you can avail yourself of cheap flights, as Singapore happens to be a hub airport to many other Far Eastern destinations.

Food-wise - try to avoid the tourist restaurants (especially Raffles!!), and instead eat from the street stalls. Depending where you go, Singapore can be both cheap and expensive in equal measure. On your way home, you will find the prices at Changi Airport Duty-free to be reasonably priced, although I found it cheaper for some things in the local stores in town.

Further to Gamka's excellent points, DO NOT take chewing gum with you. You will get some seriously evil stares from the immigration staff, and God forbid you should ever attempt to chew a stick of gum!!

Comment by steven9761 posted on Singapore at 23/07/2013 - 19:50

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Could've been worse, John... Imagine re-shooting the sequence, then discovering that you'd forgotten to install an sd card!!.. Cue the Laurel & Hardy music for that one!!

Comment by steven9761 posted on Oh Dopey Me..... at 17/07/2013 - 18:14

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If you have previously-stored data still on the cards, it could be that the camera is looking for free space on the card so that it can write to that space. Try running Windows Defragmenter on this card to see if there's any improvement.

Comment by steven9761 posted on K5 writing to card at 16/07/2013 - 08:50

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It's all to do with the "balance of trade" figures, Archie. If the government made it cheaper to import, then it becomes more difficult to export, as our goods would become overpriced in the global economy.

Comment by steven9761 posted on Importing from Israel - duty to pay? at 14/07/2013 - 19:50

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Gamka wrote:
Yes, there will be duty at the appropriate rate, which might be 0% and then VAT at 20% plus a collection fee which could range from £8 to £20.


If the value, including postage is less than £18 you should be OK.
As of January 1st, 2013 HMRC have set the "de-minimis" rate at £15, down from £18.00.

Comment by steven9761 posted on Importing from Israel - duty to pay? at 14/07/2013 - 08:06

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John - Greenpeace would have a field day if they used the natural products from this poor creature! Mind you, I'm all for the "natural order" of things, such as using the whale-meat to feed the carnivorous animals at a nearby zoo, refine the oil and blubber into something such as heating oil, lubricants, etc. I'm not sure if this is the right breed of whale, but the French perfume industry used to use whale oil many, many years ago. I'm sure your local paper could at least do a follow-up story with regards to it's disposal. At the very least, it would be both enlightening and educational.

Comment by steven9761 posted on Beached Minkie Whale at Scarborough - ! Gory detail warning ! at 13/07/2013 - 11:37

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John - do you 'ave a leesonse for thees minkie??

Newsworthy shots - something a newspaper would pay you for, perhaps?

Comment by steven9761 posted on Beached Minkie Whale at Scarborough - ! Gory detail warning ! at 13/07/2013 - 10:07

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