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    Linux

    Well, I used Synaptic, purged all the video players and reinstalled flashplayer 9.0. At least now I can watch u tube and stuff. Thanks for the help B.T. That last link gave me the idea. Loren
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    Linux

    Ok, I went to Synaptic packages manager deleted flashplugin-nonfree v9.0.124 and then reinstalled. I still had two plugins in firefox before the reinstall and after. And if I try to run a flashplayer movie, I still get I need flashplayer 9.wall1 Loren
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    Linux

    BT, if I do a "aboutlugins" in Firefox, it shows two versions of Flashplayer running. I know I need to delete the older version, but I don't know what that plugin is called. From what I have been able to find, flashplayer will not run with two versions installed. Synaptic packages manager also...
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    Linux

    Guys, can I get some help with flasplayer? I checked the plugins and I have ver 9.0 r100 and ver 9.0 r124. I need to remove one but I can't find what the file is called. Any ideas? Loren
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    Parallel tracks

    Jambo, the best way to get the tracks parrallel is with the flex track. The piece that comes with the turnout is to sharp a radius. Here's a turnout with 2 tracks spaced at 2"s. Making the curved piece longer will ease the dreaded "S" curve. Loren
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    New to DCC and Befuddled

    Glad I could help. After all the great help I have gotten on this forum, it is nice to be able to help someone in return. Loren
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    New to DCC and Befuddled

    When a loco on dcc hum's like that, it usually means there is no decoder. First thing I would do is make sure there is a decoder in there. Loren
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    Painting road stripes

    The couple of roads I had made, I had good luck with permanent markers. Loren
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    DC or DCC??

    When I got back in the hobby after 25 years out, I started with dc, learned about dcc, switched to Ez Command, then NCE. No regrets at all. Loren
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    Hand-laying turnouts

    you can get the pc board at radio shack if you want to cut your own. Loren
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    Thinking About Switching

    I agree with Russ. The only person that will see detailing on n scale equipment is you. I feel that ho scale ( or bigger) is better for detailing and display. As far as keeping what you have now, that really depends on your long term goals. If and when you build a layout, what scale will it be...
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    My Lucky Day!

    Congratulations. But remember, we expect lots of pictures:-) Loren
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    Z Skyscrapers

    Hello Denver, I can't help you with the pictures, I am in ho, ( my poor eyesight and clumsy fingers won't let me do n, let alone z:eek:) but welcome to The Gauge:wave:. Loren
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    Linux

    It is cool being in control of the computer again, and not having it decide it's gonna lock up just when your doing something important. Loren
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    Making Roads

    Nice photo's Shaygetz, I see you like smokey and the bandit too:thumb:. As for the plug, your threads are great and deserve it. Loren
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    Greeting From Thailand

    Kooklik, your design drawings are a thing of beauty. Loren
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    Linux

    Thanks guys. Went to the forums and found out about alien. Just finished installing it. I will say, I haven't had this much fun with a computer since win3.1 and dos. Loren
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    Linux

    Thanks Ron, XTRK is running and updated. Now, mind telling me how you converted the rpm file? Or point me to a tutorial? Loren
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    Making Roads

    Hello:wave: For asphalt roads I use the real thing. 3 tab asphalt shingles. I got the idea from a post by Shaygetz. Here's a little pic. Loren
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    Linux

    Ron, I try to install and I am told I need a newer version from the software channel? While I have you on the line (so to speak) is it true that no antivirus program is needed for Linux? Loren