Lurk and Learn
Created | Updated Mar 12, 2003
Found when Lurking
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NOTES PUT TOGETHER AS A LEARNING EXERCISE.
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Googlisms - http://www.googlism.com : Enter your name in search box.
Wikipedia on H2g2 - http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2G2
The SETI@home project - A193231
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Lurking Notes - What's it all about ??
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?????...WWW. -> BBC -> BBCi -> DNAhub -> H2G2 --->???
Internal strife ? - <./>AGGGAG</.>
Zaphodista Army of Cybernautic Liberation - A520769
URL's - Graphic Art - h2g2
H2g2 Statistics - http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/info - Pointed here by HappyDude
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How about Sporky.net ( http://sporkulious.digitalrice.com ) for a journal ? Discovered via LIL'S ATELIER(55Xth.163)
Garius Lupus - When I can find http://www.asterlil.com roam around to find http://www.asterlil.com/h2g2/cafloat.html and download it to my computer. Don't you think it's time to disband ??
Try - http://www.bbc.co.uk/thenandnow/ - and enter Douglas Adams in the search box.
Candi Nook - http://www.fiendrecordings.com/Candi_Nook.htm
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I was brought up with the BBC Radio (Childrens Hour and all that) the only commercial programme I was aware of was Radio Luxembourg.(Ovaltinies). When the BBC moved into TV they became a natural source of viewing for me. Today I much prefer to look and listen to the BBC than any other TV or radio stations. I do have the choice.
As with (what is to me a relatively new media) the WEB I can choose the surf the realm of the BBC or go World Wide.
What problem is there with making 'BBCi'( http://www.bbc.co.uk/ ) your home page and surfing the Web from there ??
Every organisation needs a sponsor - "He who pays the piper."
Could H2G2 survive without the BBC ??
Lets not forget that the BBC has been in the business of communication for a very long time. It has built up one hell of a reputation it has a world wide following because it is recognised as a reliable source of information and what is more it has survived. I suspect that http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/hub/ would have come about with or without h2g2. It would have been stupid to have reinvented the wheel, it would have been equally stupid to have put the wheels onto a tried and trusted machine if the wheels had been bent. <smiley>
In what way has the BBC affected h2g2 ?. As a Newbie I find myself looking at h2g2 itself and trying to understand who's really calling the tune and setting the standards, in much the same way that old h2g2ers are looking at the BBC.
Didn't the old original h2g2 have its origins in the BBC ? (DNA the man)
If you bother about h2g2 the revolution begins at home ?
and home is BBCi
On the DNAhub
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Take me to your Leader <smiley> :- F94028?thread=223216&latest=1
A Newbie needs help :- F94020?thread=203021&post=2593281#p2593281
These words are gold dust :- F94035?thread=207858&post=2607431#p2607431
Got it from Jim Lynn <ok> :- F94020?thread=203021&post=2607900#p2607648
Having read A785306 I am none the wiser. Is the (h2g2 v BBC) problem internal politics ?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/
Who really controls h2g2 ?? : http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/hub/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/NewUsers?
Who sets up and administers things like this ?
BBC : BBC Hub : H2G2 ???
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/NewUsers?unittype=month&timeunits=4&skip=280&Filter=haveintroduction
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/UserDetails
I registered with h2g2 and created my own space. This has automatically given me access to the DNA hub and associated sites for example :- F99998?thread=215068&post=2471037#p2471037 - Do I really want this ??
From Peta Dec.02
The current list of DNA sites are:
collective
Sense of Place
Parent to Parent, The Music Room
Cult - Talk Buffy
Book of the Future
The Hub
2020
h2g2
360
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Does the answer in not wanting to link DNAhub to the BBCi lie in the BBC's policy with regard to advertising ?
Did the BBC ever push ' BBC Basic ' ? Even when it was running a TV series on computer literacy and at the same time working with Acorn to develop a computer that came alive in that language. Acorn's pathetic attempts to advertise and sell the computer were severely criticised at the time (Early 1980's). What part did the BBC play in Acorns failure to advertise and sell what was, at the time, an excellent machine bearing the BBC name?
BBC Basic is still a feature of Risc OS based computers but Acorn have gone.
Is history going to repeat itself in regard to:- <./>Powered by DNA, the BBC's community website engine</.>
Let's see what Moderation does with this next few lines. <smiley>
riscos can be found at - http://www.riscos.com/
MicroDigital and Castle are producing the latest of a long line of BBC Basic/RiscOS computers details can be found at :-http://www.microdigital.co.uk/omstd.htm and :- http://www.iyonix.com/Launch/winapc1.html
Anyone interested in Risc OS should enter (RISC OS) in the search box or go to A302004
Ancient Brit - Still using and enjoying BBC Basic. My Acorn badged Risc OS Computer and Keyboard still occupy pride of place in my office. I only use a Windows based machine for surfing the web and then only because MicroSoft are taking on the Web in the same way that they took on rival operating systems.
HAVE THE BBC GOT ANY FRIENDS ON H2G2 ?
For interest you could try another entrance to the world of h2g2:-
Try entering http://www.bbc.co.uk put "h2g2 " or any researchers name in the search box but better still try " Douglas Adams "(515,000 search results)
You need 'Real Player' for music/videos.
For the Record http://www.bbc.co.uk/thenandnow/ makes interesting reading. Entering " h2g2 " in this pages search box will reveal 101,00 results.
Douglas Adams v Bill Gates - http://www-personal.umd.umich.edu/~nhughes/dna/stories/adamson95.html
What's with :- http://www.floor42.com/
Who's Chris ? :- A634493 - Christopher Gray (Cambridge : England)
Is he connected to this ?? F79421?thread=150332
Project Area 42 :- A683291 - It all starts here - A685424
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Tell my own Story ????
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The first three months in the life of a Newbie:
This is the story of an old man's fight for survival. It will tell of his first exploratory attempt at a conversion and put the entries/notes in sequential order as they happened. It will open up secret postings on his behaviour on a well known thread. It will reveal the thoughts that went through his mind as he struggled against all odds to defend his views and opinions.
It is a tale of coincidence, confliction and cussedness, coupled with sympathy and understanding.
Contacts will be revealed and names will be named. The story has to be told as a warning to all Newbies that there is more to h2g2 than a Welcome Message. I nearly lost both my Aces. Initiated a conversation where one of the researchers was moderated, but all will be revealed.
Progress will be at my speed and may take some time.
I am of course chasing my own 'tale'. When I catch it (which I hope I do before my time runs out <biggrin>)I shall retire and stay at home. A798104
Are you sitting comfortably ?
Editing begins here
*********************************************************************
I believe that info in this area (between the **** )is temporarily stored. Unlike conversations that are stored forever.
Anything that comes between these two lines will be subject to change
If I delete this total entry from the Delete button at the bottom of this page has it gone forever ???.
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I registered on 2nd July 02 and was welcomed by two aces
Subject: Welcome AncientBrit
Posted Jul 2, 2002 by Serendipity (aka Em) Posting 1
Just Lookin'?
I hope not
Welcome to h2g2, I hope you're having a pleasant time?
Now, I'm Em, an Angel and it's part of my duty to welcome you to the neighbourhood
Now you can reach me via U129266 (this will also tell you about me)
but instead of telling you a bunch of URL's and things here and now and overwhelming you, I'll give you my welcome page which should have some useful links A562303.
I hope that helps and I'll be here whenever you need help with something and the secret to h2g2 is just to have fun There's always someone interesting to talk to.
EmXX
[h2g2 researchers needed for Top 10 CD's @ A768567.]
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Editing ends here
This is a bit like conducting my own Peer Review. If you are aggrieved in any way please feel free to comment. If you wish to change your anonymous name in order to protect the innocent (or yourself from reprisals <smiley>.) then I may consider any application that is made in writing. I tell it as I see it. <ok>
Please do not assume that if you have read this entry once that that is it.
Here I press the buttons, add the links and edit the entry as and when I see fit in order maintain continuity. All Rules are my Rules I couldn't care less whether it becomes an 'Edited Entry' or not.
I reserve the right to enter anyones space in order to emphasise or clarify a point, in return I promise to abide by the general rules of h2g2. House Rules - http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/HouseRules
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NOTES PUT TOGETHER AS A LEARNING EXERCISE.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Googlisms - http://www.googlism.com : Enter your name in search box.
Wikipedia on H2g2 - http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2G2
The SETI@home project - A193231
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
Lurking Notes - What's it all about ??
==============
?????...WWW. -> BBC -> BBCi -> DNAhub -> H2G2 --->???
Internal strife ? - <./>AGGGAG</.>
Zaphodista Army of Cybernautic Liberation - A520769
URL's - Graphic Art - h2g2
H2g2 Statistics - http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/info - Pointed here by HappyDude
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
How about Sporky.net ( http://sporkulious.digitalrice.com ) for a journal ? Discovered via LIL'S ATELIER(55Xth.163)
Garius Lupus - When I can find http://www.asterlil.com roam around to find http://www.asterlil.com/h2g2/cafloat.html and download it to my computer. Don't you think it's time to disband ??
Try - http://www.bbc.co.uk/thenandnow/ - and enter Douglas Adams in the search box.
Candi Nook - http://www.fiendrecordings.com/Candi_Nook.htm
------------------------------------------------------------
I was brought up with the BBC Radio (Childrens Hour and all that) the only commercial programme I was aware of was Radio Luxembourg.(Ovaltinies). When the BBC moved into TV they became a natural source of viewing for me. Today I much prefer to look and listen to the BBC than any other TV or radio stations. I do have the choice.
As with (what is to me a relatively new media) the WEB I can choose the surf the realm of the BBC or go World Wide.
What problem is there with making 'BBCi'( http://www.bbc.co.uk/ ) your home page and surfing the Web from there ??
Every organisation needs a sponsor - "He who pays the piper."
Could H2G2 survive without the BBC ??
Lets not forget that the BBC has been in the business of communication for a very long time. It has built up one hell of a reputation it has a world wide following because it is recognised as a reliable source of information and what is more it has survived. I suspect that http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/hub/ would have come about with or without h2g2. It would have been stupid to have reinvented the wheel, it would have been equally stupid to have put the wheels onto a tried and trusted machine if the wheels had been bent. <smiley>
In what way has the BBC affected h2g2 ?. As a Newbie I find myself looking at h2g2 itself and trying to understand who's really calling the tune and setting the standards, in much the same way that old h2g2ers are looking at the BBC.
Didn't the old original h2g2 have its origins in the BBC ? (DNA the man)
If you bother about h2g2 the revolution begins at home ?
and home is BBCi
On the DNAhub
------------------------
Take me to your Leader <smiley> :- F94028?thread=223216&latest=1
A Newbie needs help :- F94020?thread=203021&post=2593281#p2593281
These words are gold dust :- F94035?thread=207858&post=2607431#p2607431
Got it from Jim Lynn <ok> :- F94020?thread=203021&post=2607900#p2607648
Having read A785306 I am none the wiser. Is the (h2g2 v BBC) problem internal politics ?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/
Who really controls h2g2 ?? : http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/hub/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/NewUsers?
Who sets up and administers things like this ?
BBC : BBC Hub : H2G2 ???
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/NewUsers?unittype=month&timeunits=4&skip=280&Filter=haveintroduction
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/UserDetails
I registered with h2g2 and created my own space. This has automatically given me access to the DNA hub and associated sites for example :- F99998?thread=215068&post=2471037#p2471037 - Do I really want this ??
From Peta Dec.02
The current list of DNA sites are:
collective
Sense of Place
Parent to Parent, The Music Room
Cult - Talk Buffy
Book of the Future
The Hub
2020
h2g2
360
=======================================
Does the answer in not wanting to link DNAhub to the BBCi lie in the BBC's policy with regard to advertising ?
Did the BBC ever push ' BBC Basic ' ? Even when it was running a TV series on computer literacy and at the same time working with Acorn to develop a computer that came alive in that language. Acorn's pathetic attempts to advertise and sell the computer were severely criticised at the time (Early 1980's). What part did the BBC play in Acorns failure to advertise and sell what was, at the time, an excellent machine bearing the BBC name?
BBC Basic is still a feature of Risc OS based computers but Acorn have gone.
Is history going to repeat itself in regard to:- <./>Powered by DNA, the BBC's community website engine</.>
Let's see what Moderation does with this next few lines. <smiley>
riscos can be found at - http://www.riscos.com/
MicroDigital and Castle are producing the latest of a long line of BBC Basic/RiscOS computers details can be found at :-http://www.microdigital.co.uk/omstd.htm and :- http://www.iyonix.com/Launch/winapc1.html
Anyone interested in Risc OS should enter (RISC OS) in the search box or go to A302004
Ancient Brit - Still using and enjoying BBC Basic. My Acorn badged Risc OS Computer and Keyboard still occupy pride of place in my office. I only use a Windows based machine for surfing the web and then only because MicroSoft are taking on the Web in the same way that they took on rival operating systems.
HAVE THE BBC GOT ANY FRIENDS ON H2G2 ?
For interest you could try another entrance to the world of h2g2:-
Try entering http://www.bbc.co.uk put "h2g2 " or any researchers name in the search box but better still try " Douglas Adams "(515,000 search results)
You need 'Real Player' for music/videos.
For the Record http://www.bbc.co.uk/thenandnow/ makes interesting reading. Entering " h2g2 " in this pages search box will reveal 101,00 results.
Douglas Adams v Bill Gates - http://www-personal.umd.umich.edu/~nhughes/dna/stories/adamson95.html
What's with :- http://www.floor42.com/
Who's Chris ? :- A634493 - Christopher Gray (Cambridge : England)
Is he connected to this ?? F79421?thread=150332
Project Area 42 :- A683291 - It all starts here - A685424
####################################################################
Tell my own Story ????
----------------------
The first three months in the life of a Newbie:
This is the story of an old man's fight for survival. It will tell of his first exploratory attempt at a conversion and put the entries/notes in sequential order as they happened. It will open up secret postings on his behaviour on a well known thread. It will reveal the thoughts that went through his mind as he struggled against all odds to defend his views and opinions.
It is a tale of coincidence, confliction and cussedness, coupled with sympathy and understanding.
Contacts will be revealed and names will be named. The story has to be told as a warning to all Newbies that there is more to h2g2 than a Welcome Message. I nearly lost both my Aces. Initiated a conversation where one of the researchers was moderated, but all will be revealed.
Progress will be at my speed and may take some time.
I am of course chasing my own 'tale'. When I catch it (which I hope I do before my time runs out <biggrin>)I shall retire and stay at home. A798104
Are you sitting comfortably ?
Editing begins here
*********************************************************************
I believe that info in this area (between the **** )is temporarily stored. Unlike conversations that are stored forever.
Anything that comes between these two lines will be subject to change
If I delete this total entry from the Delete button at the bottom of this page has it gone forever ???.
----------------------------------------------------------
I registered on 2nd July 02 and was welcomed by two aces
Subject: Welcome AncientBrit
Posted Jul 2, 2002 by Serendipity (aka Em) Posting 1
Just Lookin'?
I hope not
Welcome to h2g2, I hope you're having a pleasant time?
Now, I'm Em, an Angel and it's part of my duty to welcome you to the neighbourhood
Now you can reach me via U129266 (this will also tell you about me)
but instead of telling you a bunch of URL's and things here and now and overwhelming you, I'll give you my welcome page which should have some useful links A562303.
I hope that helps and I'll be here whenever you need help with something and the secret to h2g2 is just to have fun There's always someone interesting to talk to.
EmXX
[h2g2 researchers needed for Top 10 CD's @ A768567.]
********************************************************************
Editing ends here
This is a bit like conducting my own Peer Review. If you are aggrieved in any way please feel free to comment. If you wish to change your anonymous name in order to protect the innocent (or yourself from reprisals <smiley>.) then I may consider any application that is made in writing. I tell it as I see it. <ok>
Please do not assume that if you have read this entry once that that is it.
Here I press the buttons, add the links and edit the entry as and when I see fit in order maintain continuity. All Rules are my Rules I couldn't care less whether it becomes an 'Edited Entry' or not.
I reserve the right to enter anyones space in order to emphasise or clarify a point, in return I promise to abide by the general rules of h2g2. House Rules - http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/HouseRules
