NTK Anti News: FAST pleased that 50% of 8-16 year olds don't use illegal software, said a survey. Excuse me. WTF?
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....NEWS:28/5/98....
I am getting TONNES of material from that a.d god Arran "Ace" Yarwood. The problem is, little of it is relevant to the website. Still, It'll keep it going in emergancys.And honestly, one day I WILL do something will the news section.
....NEWS:12/6/98....
AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! The beret is very short this week because I've had no time to write it!!!!! So the quality is awful. Sorry, sorry, sorry.
....NEWS:17/5/98....
Well I've shaken things up a bit. The tomb will only be updated on Saturdays now, giving me a bit of a Social Life. Also, I've changed the Index to make it more "fun". DYS? I hope so, otherwise Mr Darth Will have to deal with you. WeekRamp has gone also, in favour of some other gallant project I have lined up. But it isn't ready yet. Instead this week, Mr Arran Yarwood will entertain us with his warblings....And one day, I'll do something about this damn monster......
New Idea: Each week from now on I will run a Mailbag page. I will suggest a topic on which you can moan about, and all you have to do is email me and moan about it. Well, it's like most other mailbag's, isn't it? Or better, think of a topic yourself and email me about it. You will almost definitly get on. Email at the normal addy and stick "Mailbag" somewhere in the message. Do you see?
To start the ball rolling, I'll pick an easy one. Is there an emu "moral borderline"? Is it moral to play old Speccy and C64 games yet bad to play 16-bit copies? Do you feel guilty? Go on, send it in.
I'm running out of ideas, there's only so much you can do with a handful of characters. I am desprate for other writers, and I'm running out of PC time (my house is upsidedown atm). I do now really need help. Email me if you can.
....NEWS:29/4/98....
I've said it before and I'll say it again. I would like to appeal to a wider audience than I already am. Up to date reviews would be very handy. Anyone who reads this that would like to contribute could you please email me.
Apart from that everything seems dandy (or beano).
....NEWS:23/4/98....
Not much news yet. I'm still deciding on a format for page170timeextended the announce list that will be "real soon now".
Irrevelent news: There is now a digi webring. Anyone who has a remotely Digi related site (including the people at the world of teletext if they want) will be able to rip out the HTML for it and apply. Run by the boy Tafka. Go do now.
IN2: The same man has set up a feedback form for me. See it here.
....NEWS:19/4/98......
Oh dear. Things have not gone well at all. The new URL for page170 went up in flames last Saturday, as hypermart.net decided to shut down their servers. So I had to return to zetnet instead. No harm done. Sort of....
Also I now have the software and the account now to run a mailing list, it will start very soon. Wish me luck, and lot's of money, and a car, and a dream holiday and a [repeat to fade]
.....NEWS: 13/4/98.....
Wow, 300 hits since 3 weeks ago. That brings the total up to something like 600. Wooo.
page170 may be moving url soon. But don't panic, a refresh htm message will be placed at the old url to help guide you and stuff. Redirection will also be changed. Planned: Useless Search Engine, Puffy Watch V2 (I'm too sentimental to give it up), Mr & Mr's Puffy guide to internet search engines and loads more, like loads!
BTW the new URL will be at http://tw.hypermart.com/digi/, have fun...
NEWS EXTRA: It does look like Biffo and Teletext read page170 and alt.digitiser after all. Now it's all settled, we can all go home. And drink beer and sing. AAAAHHH. Like that.
....NEWS: 9/4/98....
Hello kind men (or women). Well that Biffo interview is finally here, and I'm no longer using the generator of useless code[Frontpage Express]. The Site is a mess, and a pain to edit, so I'm doing a bit of tiding up at present. Also next week Puffy Watch UK will be gone, so I can do other stuff invouving the Puffy Jackets. Also next week will be a form where you can comment on p170 and digitiser in the great digi poll type thing. Or something.BTW the new URL will be at http://tw.hypermart.com/digi/, have fun...
....NEWS: 5/4/98....
Nothing exciting this week, more free-stat bots, and I've been hinted at being given a job from a web-design firm. But it's a maybe atm. I hope it pulls though....
Also I've got all 2 full weeks to work on the website, as it's the Easter Holdays. So there maybe the extra feature here or there...
Coming Attractions: Mr Biffo, an interview with the er, bloke who writes digitiser. Got the email Tuesday. Will be out by Saturday.
....NEWS: 4/5/98....
Hello Poptoppers! As you can see the Index has been greatly improved/destroyed (well I like it) and for the first time ever on Space Gents I've used Morse and Lewis! Great fun! But I need some help (recurring theme, yes?). I would like a small jpeg of MIR over the earth. If anyone reading this has one or knows the URL of one could they send either to me please.That's it (I think)
....NEWS: 3/4/98....
Couldn't think of anything to do this week for the feature and the WR. So it's a bit below standard. Sorry, will be better next week.....
Also I'm planning a a.d/digi meet on #digi98^ not Easter Saturday but the one after, starting around 8 o'clock. Don't forget to turn up....
....NEWS: 1/4/98....
Not so much a news today as a plea for help. I would like someone to review Resident Evil 2 for me. If anyone fancys buying the import or has the import and would like to put finger to keyboard on it, then send an email saying you would like to review it. I'll consider your email, and then we can arrange something....
And oh year, the promised inteview with MrBiffo never filterd though. Shouldn't of been so naive as to think that he would answer an email to digitiser, ugh.
below written 29/3/98.....
Muh, Index foal up. The new look didnt go at all planned. First people using Netscrape4 wouldn't of been able to see the counter. Then some weird browsers still saw the green backround. Then I found out my FTP software was shite, so I download a new copy. Lo and behold before it nearly finishes, somone disconnects me. Duh.
If anyone (and probably noone) is wondering what that extra waste of time is at the bottom, it's so I know what browser you lot are using. See, I would like to use StyleSheets....
Before I go, I'll like to thank Zetnet for locking me out of the Web for 20 mins last saturday. It was very helpful of you. Thanks.....
...NEWS: 28/3/98.....
Phew, just uploaded the whole site again, releasiing what a monster it is. Bit like WIn95, really (and I forgot to do the news).
As you can see I've revamped the dodgy green colour sceme, and replaced it with a cool red, man :)
HOPEFULLY I'll be doing an interview with Mr.Biffo soon, if he returns the email, otherwise it'll be a review this week.....
...NEWS: 25/3/98....
Right, first up. Redirection probs. From now on, I suggest you use either http://170.home.ml.org or http://come.to/page170 to get here AND then you bookmark http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/mrdaveo/170.htm . That will defitintly work...
Also next week: HOPEFULLY an interview with Mr Biffo, Survival Guide Part 1: WHSmith and a brand spanking new look. Growl :)
....NEWS: 21/3/98....
New Counter Now up.
....NEWS: 19/3/98....
I will be taking on a LinkExchange counter, it would give me some proper stats and stuff. Should be fun......
Thinking about doing a proper #digi98^ meet one night soon. We need somemore people in there to, erm, mill around. I'll draw in Stu Campbell too. News will be on Communicate! ASAP.
In the works, Digitiser Webring: Interview with Biffo. Hmmmm :)
....NEWS: 17/3/98....
PAndroid is not a happy man. Firstly, the do gooders at LinkExchange rejected my FREE SEX PICS[lie] banner, so I've had to redesign a new one. Will be displayed on Admin ASAP.
Secondly, the Zetnet hit counter, erm, lost count on Monday. It had dropped from 280 hits to 0. If it happens again, I'll be moving to LinkEx for my counter.
After Saturday, http://come.to/page170 is now the offical page170 url. http://170.home.ml.org is still up, but I don't even use it myself. Thinking about getting a redirection URL? Get a come.to/surf.to/travel.to one, not an ml.org.
....NEWS: 14/3/98....
WANKERS!!!!!!!!! ml.org's NIC finally kicked it today. Even though I checked with my account that it exsists, I can't access this site via http://170.home.ml.org. Change of plan. http://come.to/page170 will be up by the end of the day.....
....NEWS: 12/3/98.....
After all the fuss over the new look, I forgot what do to for the Sataday Update. I apologise if The Dennis, Man of Zinc feature is not up to standard. Sorry.
Going over a cuple of back issues of .net, I realised that StyleSheets would make producing for the site a lot, lot easier. Problem, would you, the users, be able to use 'em? If you can, it will be great. For example, I'll finally be able to drop in the Impact font for titles, and will be able to use standard font sets for each new page. Fingers Crossed....
Secondly, I was planning a slamming review of F1 Pole Postion. Until my Brother decided to take a trip to the Bristol Games Exchange. Looks like a MarioKartvsDiddy Kong job next monday, then.
....NEWS: 8/3/98....
Like the new look? Lucky me there was a frames masterclass on builder.com :)
(If anyone has an idea where I can find a Javascript for dummies Website, email me it)
The actall lay out took me 5 minutes, the re-linking, new links, re-writing, targeting etcetc took me 'bout half an hour. I'm glad I did it myself really, otherwise I would of been on the net all day again.....
(Thanks to the two offers, by the way)
I seriously do not know what do to with that backround. With white it'll look pure shite. I can make the green anymore faded than it already is, and black wouldn't work either (Black text?)
Tafka (my partner in crime :) ) has had a brilliant idea. Via his website, he'll set up a script so you can send me your sigtings without having even to go near your email client. Well it'll still send it by email, of course. A guestbook is now up too, though it's only for throwaway comments. Anything serious or helpful Email me
....NEWS: 6/3/98....
Thank you Fat Sow, for that excellent, excellent mention of this lovely website :) Cheques in the post.........
Many people get here by the extremely bad ml.org address. It's very, very tempremental, and takes ages to get any contact from it. As a result I'll be adopting a come.to/ address soon, it is much much quicker. Well, it is dutch.....
I'm also peddling on a new format to the site. The index page was temporary anyway. I've decided a borderless frame thingy, with a similar index on the right to the currrent index. The Help! me bit will be debunked to the WTF???, but I'll keep a sort of ongoing projects list on the main index. On the left will be a list of the main features (Beret, Tafka's, WR, WTF, news etc) in graphic format.
Three problems. One, LinkEx may have a problem (my ads may be pulled). Two, I'm shite at raw HTML, and need two know how to set up the basic frame. Email help?. Three, Time, or the serious lack of it. I still go to school, I havn't got my GCSE's yet but I'm still busy. I'll start working on the new format soon.
.....NEWS: 4/3/98.....
The free coolist idea has been abandoned. Sorry ppl.
The original mailing list is still up, above link for more info. Also I just relised today that the digitiser ng situation has jumped out of control. THERE ARE TOO MANY OF THEM!!!!!!!!!! The same for IRC channels.....
Erm, not much else going on......
.....NEWS: 2/3/98....
Hmm, feeback, some offical feedback from Stu Campbell. WTF and C! changed in reflection of this. Also someone wishes to work on an unoffical Man Diary. I'm cautious (copyright etcetc). (All feeback to pandroid@bigfoot.com , please....)
Also if you've noticed, I've written my first review. On MMV3. Games Reviews may turn out to be late, due to a lack of budget (I get 6 quid a week, and have to pay a phonebill :( ). I wish to do sommit on Fade2Black, which is pretty good too. However, I'm looking for an atroicous game I wish to slate. Suggestions?
I'm also now in alt.digitiser, for slating (again). Already I've thought about a national puff jackets servey. I may set up a bigfoot.com address to cope with it, but for now, if you see anything, and I mean ANYTHING, call me.
Before I go, I will like to pay my respects to Dermot Morgan, who died last sunday, age 45. He did a lot for Irish comedy, and also helped C4 get a return in the ratings. Without Dermot I feel there'll be somthing like a hole, left in the comedy scene. His show was brilliant, and his act of screen was good too. A sign of a good stand-up comic is one that can give an entertaining interview as well, which he always had (As anyone who watches TFI should know). RIP.
......NEWS: 27/2/98.......
The Newsgroup has started. Something will have to represent it. If anyones missed anything, it's at alt.digitiser. Nothing happens yet, I'm wating to go online yet......
Also WR updated again. So far no input coming in.......
.....NEWS: 24/2/98.....
Mailing List now up. Unsure if my original subscription instruction's will work though. Wish me luck
(Below Written on 23/2/98, not uploaded until Wendsday)
Lot to catch up on, personal problems on Sunday.....
Firstly you won't see this until wendsday, of course. I think my update day's will be Wendsday and the Weekend. I got a bill to pay so I have to make these things quick.
Secondly, Mr_Onion (Neil Kearns) is now on Board. Very interested, he is :)
Thirdly, the beret has begun. Look at Index for more info (page170's first ever Fan Fiction)
Fourthly, hopefully by now the list is up. If it isn't, email me and I will advise.
5thly (Can't spell that one, god I wish Frontpage had a spell checker), index will be changed in the coming days. Don't know where to put the "help!" thing though. It could go on the WTF? but I could give it it's own page, with it's own top gif and everything. Help me?
Sixthly, I promise never to do a list like this again.......
...................NEWS: 21/2/98 Part Duex....................
Temporary Mailing list plans afoot. See this link for more info
...............NEWS: 21/2/98.................
First thing first. Welcome to the first ever news bulliten. It's just gonna be a small slot for now. But if anyone has any important info that needs to reach the massed then email me at the usuall place.
Right, about the digitiser IRC channel. It's a mess. A big mess. There are two channels. #digi98 and #digi98^. Now, which ones the offical one and which one's not, god knows. The owners of #digi98 claim they have the offical channel, and the owner of #digi98^ claims he has the offical channel. He even has a website to show off this fact.
TBH no one's really ever in there, though they get busy at night. If you ever are looking for me I'm either PAndroid or PAndroid_ . Normally I inhabit the #starbug channel on efnet.
Before I go, I now have tafka (Real name Tom Burnell, and if anyone's wondering, mine's David Deans) on board. Which is very good. Now I want more, more MORE!!! Erm, yeah.....
And could someone keep me posted on the Newsgroup situation, please? :)
END OF TRANSMISSION.
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