Well. There is no comic today. And there won't be a comic Monday. Not because I don't WANT to make one, but because I have no computer.

I mean, I HAVE a computer. But I'm typing this post in Safe Mode.

Here's my problem: I have been having some serious driver issues lately, and have been needing to do a format and reinstall for a while. So I've backed up all my files, reinstalled XP, gotten my updates, etc... and am now trying to get my graphics card set up. I have an old ATI 8500DV All-In-Wonder. I can't install ANYTHING else on this machine until the graphics card is working, because if you put any webcam related stuff on here it will interfere with my card's TV capabilities.

I think you would all agree with me when I say I am generally a very patient person. But I only have three words for the way this process is going. OH MY GOD. >_< ::rage:: Nothing works. NOTHING. Most of the updated software is incompatible with my card, and ATI isn't offering any support. ATI doesn't play nice with SP2. It doesn't play nice with Windows Plug and Play. It doesn't play nice when you have any two components of the ATI software package installed together at the same time! Apparently these little idisyncracies can be solved if you painstakingly install each part in a VERY specific order, but sofar the "recommended" procedures aren't working. The actual formula remains a mystery I have to discover through trial and error. I am just so furious with ATI for refusing to provide support for their products! They aren't writing code to make something that was top of the line 2 years ago compatible with today's technology!! I could trade up to a newer, more expensive card, but I've been saving so I can buy a guitar. I don't want to blow all that cash because of someone else's incompetance! Right now, I am sorely tempted to call up tech support and just scream into the ear of whoever picks up the phone. I mean, I could live with the card even if I didn't have full access to all its features. But I can't even load the driver! Its as if the card wasn't there at all!
If something doesn't work soon, I'm going to go buy an nVidia and then put a little "I HATE ATI" icon on this site. Right next to a "Christians for Equal Marriage" icon.

I bet people will start leaving more comments when they see THAT.

PS Sorry if I'm speaking too much Geek here. As for Artsy stuff, the comic will be up whenever the computer is and I can install my tools again. Sorry -_-
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