kbanas - the free and used data are taken from the information displayed in "properties". The file sizes are taken from explorer. As this is a reinstall, I know that the drive actually is 110Gb and should fit a lot more stuff on it.

If Windows is displaying the incorrect data, why and how do I fix it? This was not a problem with the previous installation (and I have used the recovery disks that came with the computer to reinstall).
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 7:14 PM on April 26, 2008

Thanks for the information so far. Using the suggestions above I have run chkdsk (another Gb freed up!), ensured that I have only one partition (a 110.39 Gb NTFS Disk0 as the only and primary partition), and checked that the information from explorer is accurate - if somewhat incomplete (WinDirStat seems to be great little program).

WinDirStat has identified that I have a 92.7Gb "" on my C drive. This seems to be the missing space but I have no idea what or... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 9:41 PM on April 26, 2008

The information shown on WinDirStat is "<>" - damn HTML formatting.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 9:56 PM on April 26, 2008

From experience: give him room and allow him to decide what he wants to do. I have to disagree with people that say that normalcy is the thing to aim for - it is not. The thing to try and create an idealisation of normalcy. When you are only home for a week, and you have been looking forward to it for a long time, you start to build up an idealisation of what you will do and find when you return. If you can give him the things that you know he will enjoy (and some space to relax or just stare at... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 8:04 AM on September 17, 2007

Thanks for the recommendations to use the Choice report - I am a big fan of Choice and should have mentioned in the question that we have copy of the report. The report does not, unfortunately, give any information about condenser dryers or indeed rate them. The Choice report will guide our purchase if we do not go for a condenser model.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 2:21 AM on July 30, 2007

Pretty Flowers?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 1:12 AM on April 29, 2007

I work for the Australian Government in the Protective Security arena. The manual describing what a security clearance should determine is the Protective Security Manual (PSM). Within it there is no reference to sexual orientation as being a reason for not granting a clearance. However (isn't there always one) you must be able to be shown (to different levels of confidence depending on the level of clearance) to be loyal, reliable, trustworthy and mature.

For what it is... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 2:07 AM on February 28, 2007

Any movie where the lead female's first line is: "Fuck me! A Seppo" and is soon followed by "part my beef curtains Big Boy" can't be all bad.
Oh, and what ritchie said.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 2:49 AM on January 16, 2007

The first time I met someone with a Master's degree in Philosophy, working outside of a University, was as an analyst for a government intelligence agency. During his career as a pilot your son will be briefed by some of these people. The reasons generichuman gives are a good indication what they bring to the job.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 8:16 PM on January 7, 2007

Video by India.Arie and seconding Legend of a Cowgirl
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 4:13 PM on November 24, 2006 marked best answer

How could it get this far without mentioning Brazil ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 1:57 AM on November 12, 2006

I know a lot of Kiwi Army officers - few of them could have answered this question given the reasoning laid out here (and I have no idea what the answer is either).
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 11:15 PM on October 29, 2006

"You little ripper!"
"Go you good thing" (when watching the ra-ra)
Most formations using "bloody" or "fucking".

Having been an Australian for all of my life, I had never heard crikey! used as a spontaneous exclamation before Steve Irwin became well known (‘01 or ‘02 or there abouts).

'Struth is a good exclamation of surprise.

Howzat is an appeal in cricket... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 9:06 PM on October 24, 2006

Not that it's any use to you (given your location) but my current favorite beer (lager) is Blue Tongue. Gets good reviews too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 8:57 PM on May 23, 2006

Donald also serves as the chairman for the Australian National Broadcaster (ABC). Not as sexy though
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 2:52 AM on May 20, 2006

"Many analysts believe that Iraqi ground forces have retained a very strong capability in one particular area: anti-tank warfare. While the army lost large numbers of anti-tank weapons during the war, it is still believed to retain quantities of good equipment - including MILAN man-portable guided missiles; HOT, AS-11s and AS-12s mounted on PAH-1 and SA.342 helicopters; and AT-2s mounted on Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters. In addition, there is a range of weapons mounted on armoured... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 8:53 PM on March 13, 2006 marked best answer

Having met and worked with a number of US women in third nations, all I can say is there will always be at least one in any group who will perpetuate the stereotype of US women (no matter what the stereotype).
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 12:47 PM on March 10, 2006

Mdonley,

Good for you. My family and I were in Bandung for 12 months in 2003 and have lived in a few other cities in Indonesia as well over the years. While specifically designed for Jakarta this site has some good general tips on the country. The Sundanese are not Javanese but the tips here are pretty universal.

We found that most things were available in Bandung and if not there – we could get them from Jakarta. Clothes wise – Bandung is where... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 1:19 AM on February 25, 2006

Bank accounts - (Indonesia or US based?) They have ATMs in Bandung. Credit card fraud is rife - so ensure the majority of your savings isn't tied in any way to your credit card.

Take a small pack of any usual, familiar medicines - cough mixture, eyedrops, headache gear, diahorrea tablets to tide you over till you get to know the local brands and where to get them. That way you'll have the old faithfuls on hand if you get sick when you first get there.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 9:12 PM on February 25, 2006

Bahasa Indonesia: Pengumuman ini sangat penting. Tolong terjemahkan. (This anouncement is very important. Please translate [it].)
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 10:47 PM on January 29, 2006 marked best answer

4 Gb Nano. Got a photo of the cozies you are thinking of selling?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 2:12 PM on January 21, 2006

For me (in Aus), to Skull the beer is to finish the beer without the glass leaving your lips and to put the empty container up-side-down on your head. May be accompanied by chanting!
The "down, down, down" I came across at Hash House Harriers events in Asia. Usually involved skulling but extra marks if you shotgunned (when they were using cans).
posted to Ask Metafilter by dangerousdan at 8:39 PM on December 13, 2005