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MURC forums- sections you browse, what you think of them...
It's been a while since the last thread regarding this subject, so here we go.
Alternative Lifestyles
A long time ago, in a galaxy far... far away
Can't say that I venture much there... it suits its purpose, yet I only read it from time to time, out of curiosity or for a little bit of info.
Desktop Video
That is sort of an underground parallel society here on MURC, a universe of its own, where video editing, off topic, general hardware and many other discussions are condensed in one forum and active users there don't generally post outside of it.
From time to time people transgress the borders of that univers and discover there is life outside of it (guess Doc. M is a perfect example).
There are members from the rest of MURC that venture there, out of curiosity, or to post some info. Seen Technoid, Zokes and other people casually posting there, also Greebe seems to be a bit upset with it because the non video editing related threads aren't posted in the proper forums
General Hardware/Software
Neat forum, and active. Solve your general hardware/software problems there, some non Matrox video card problems, get info on new hardware and software, upgrade info... Also catch up on some news, all the major news of the moment usually generate a thread there, some software & driver updates news...
Matrox Gaming
I don't frequent it as much as I did when I had my G400, still, I read it on a regular basis to see how the Parhelia does in games, what problems it has... Also, catch up on some game related news, what clan [MU]'s doing these days...
Matrox Hardware
Again, since I don't own a Matrox card anymore there isn't much to do there for me, just get info on current, older and (maybe) future Matrox products.
Benchmarks
Nice (later) addition to the forums. Post whatever benchmark scores you want there, compare it with other murcers, get info.
MGA Tools
It sort of lost its purpose since Matrox wouldn't release the needed Parhelia info to make an update to MGA Tweak possible.
Didn't have much traffic in the past either, since most of the Matrox overclocking threads were posted in Matrox Hardware.
Can be renamed to Matrox Overclocking or Overclocking Forum (general overclocking related) and infused new life into. Also getting a bit of pressure off the G H/S & MH forums.
PowerDesk
I can understand the initial intent, though it's sort of MGA's twin, not much traffic, but this one can really be ditched all together since only some lost new members post in it before realizing Matrox Hardware is the place you get more answers and info. Can be killed and Matrox Hardware renamed to Matrox Hardware/Software (like General Hardware before it).
Site Feedback
The place where you go and "bitch" to Ant (and Sasq as of late) (kidding)... the place where you go and help (as much as you can) Ant and Sasq fix the site related problems.
The Soap Box
Can't picture MURC without The Soap Box. It was created a few weeks after I discovered MURC (end of 1999) and still is my favorite place on MURC.
they say.
Some go by the title and think of it as a place of discussing politics, others think of it as general off topic discussion place, though as much as some people would like to slap me now, its true essence really is abut whore posting j/k
OK, in reality it's all of the above... or more like what the quote says.
MURCs Happy Shopper
A place where transactions between murcers do occur from time to time.
The FAQ Files
Something to suplement or complement the search function ?
Can't say that I use it much, new members might find it helpful. Since I browse the forums on a regular basis I generally remember "parts" of the older threads, enough to forumulate appropriate search keywords when I need to.
btw, nice touch with the moderator tags
Distributed@MURC
aka
Guru Land
need I say more ?
If you feel like donating your CPU cycles for a noble cause, or just search for ET, go have a look
I'm off such projects, never been much into anyway. SETI has been a bitch since the begining on my rig and now with the larger WUs it's even more. Had a shot at Distributed Folding (DF) for a couple of weeks, runs quite well. Though with only 256 ram, XP and playing some game it sucks and slows the games also. Ahh, for another time, when I'll have more ram.
The Crystal Ball
Rummors, Matrox future products rummors, accurate or inaccurate, people tend to forget that it's only rummors. In general it has a discalimer to it by the very definition of the forum, there's no need to jump at Vigil Ant's throat if you feel it's vaporware
Also something to keep MHW clean as they put it.
If there is any prority, interest or frequency to browsing the sections it would be:
Group 1: General Hardware/Software, Matrox Hardware, The Soap Box
Group 2: Matrox Gaming, Benchmarks, Site Feedback, Distributed@MURC, The Crystal Ball
Group 3: Alternative Lifestyles, Desktop Video, MURCs Happy Shopper
Group 4: The FAQ Files
Group 5: MGA Tools, PowerDesk
Alternative Lifestyles
A long time ago, in a galaxy far... far away
Can't say that I venture much there... it suits its purpose, yet I only read it from time to time, out of curiosity or for a little bit of info.
Desktop Video
That is sort of an underground parallel society here on MURC, a universe of its own, where video editing, off topic, general hardware and many other discussions are condensed in one forum and active users there don't generally post outside of it.
From time to time people transgress the borders of that univers and discover there is life outside of it (guess Doc. M is a perfect example).
There are members from the rest of MURC that venture there, out of curiosity, or to post some info. Seen Technoid, Zokes and other people casually posting there, also Greebe seems to be a bit upset with it because the non video editing related threads aren't posted in the proper forums
General Hardware/Software
Neat forum, and active. Solve your general hardware/software problems there, some non Matrox video card problems, get info on new hardware and software, upgrade info... Also catch up on some news, all the major news of the moment usually generate a thread there, some software & driver updates news...
Matrox Gaming
I don't frequent it as much as I did when I had my G400, still, I read it on a regular basis to see how the Parhelia does in games, what problems it has... Also, catch up on some game related news, what clan [MU]'s doing these days...
Matrox Hardware
Again, since I don't own a Matrox card anymore there isn't much to do there for me, just get info on current, older and (maybe) future Matrox products.
Benchmarks
Nice (later) addition to the forums. Post whatever benchmark scores you want there, compare it with other murcers, get info.
MGA Tools
It sort of lost its purpose since Matrox wouldn't release the needed Parhelia info to make an update to MGA Tweak possible.
Didn't have much traffic in the past either, since most of the Matrox overclocking threads were posted in Matrox Hardware.
Can be renamed to Matrox Overclocking or Overclocking Forum (general overclocking related) and infused new life into. Also getting a bit of pressure off the G H/S & MH forums.
PowerDesk
I can understand the initial intent, though it's sort of MGA's twin, not much traffic, but this one can really be ditched all together since only some lost new members post in it before realizing Matrox Hardware is the place you get more answers and info. Can be killed and Matrox Hardware renamed to Matrox Hardware/Software (like General Hardware before it).
Site Feedback
The place where you go and "bitch" to Ant (and Sasq as of late)
(kidding)... the place where you go and help (as much as you can) Ant and Sasq fix the site related problems. The Soap Box
Can't picture MURC without The Soap Box. It was created a few weeks after I discovered MURC (end of 1999) and still is my favorite place on MURC.
A forum where you can discuss any old rubbish. Now there is no excuse for polluting the other forums!
Some go by the title and think of it as a place of discussing politics, others think of it as general off topic discussion place, though as much as some people would like to slap me now, its true essence really is abut whore posting
j/kOK, in reality it's all of the above... or more like what the quote says.
MURCs Happy Shopper
A place where transactions between murcers do occur from time to time.
The FAQ Files
Something to suplement or complement the search function ?
Can't say that I use it much, new members might find it helpful. Since I browse the forums on a regular basis I generally remember "parts" of the older threads, enough to forumulate appropriate search keywords when I need to.
btw, nice touch with the moderator tags
Distributed@MURC
aka
Guru Land need I say more ?
If you feel like donating your CPU cycles for a noble cause, or just search for ET, go have a look
I'm off such projects, never been much into anyway. SETI has been a bitch since the begining on my rig and now with the larger WUs it's even more. Had a shot at Distributed Folding (DF) for a couple of weeks, runs quite well. Though with only 256 ram, XP and playing some game it sucks and slows the games also. Ahh, for another time, when I'll have more ram.
The Crystal Ball
Rummors, Matrox future products rummors, accurate or inaccurate, people tend to forget that it's only rummors. In general it has a discalimer to it by the very definition of the forum, there's no need to jump at Vigil Ant's throat if you feel it's vaporware
Also something to keep MHW clean as they put it.
If there is any prority, interest or frequency to browsing the sections it would be:
Group 1: General Hardware/Software, Matrox Hardware, The Soap Box
Group 2: Matrox Gaming, Benchmarks, Site Feedback, Distributed@MURC, The Crystal Ball
Group 3: Alternative Lifestyles, Desktop Video, MURCs Happy Shopper
Group 4: The FAQ Files
Group 5: MGA Tools, PowerDesk
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