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    Need Something to do...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Ataranea, Feb 10, 2007.

  1. Ataranea

    Ataranea Notebook Evangelist

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    well...since i have a computer, i feel like taking up a hobby thats more demanding then surfing the web and doing word processing...I have such a good computer yet, i do not use it to its full capacity...so i was wondering what programs are good for me to pick up and learn to use and is pretty fun, other then games of course.
     
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    BigV Notebook Deity

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    google earth?

    if you just want to use processing power, consider joining a distributed computing project such as Folding@Home. Might not be a good idea with a laptop which is more sensitive to heat.
     
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    Learn AutoCAD 3D rendering...
     
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  4. Ataranea

    Ataranea Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah i have been learning how to do AutoCad and what not but what can i really do it with it besides drawing buildings etc... for my own amusement? LOL yeah im pretty much a lost puppy pretending to be something important in the world. Hmmm...i guess i can use like sketch up to build the house of my dreams? or design cars or something for my own amusement?

    anyone know a good prog i can use to do something like this?

    hmm google earth looks cool...vacation planning via google interesting...
     
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    bfd3832 Notebook Geek

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    Im in the same boat. Google earth has tickled my fancy a bit.
    I'm trying to get involved in GPS solutions for emergency managment. Basically....playing with GPS receivers and trying to find software that is interoperable with Google Earth and the likes.
     
    bfd3832, Feb 10, 2007
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