Thread: A step into the past - 寻秦记 - by Huang Yi

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin13 View Post
    Btw, does anyone has any suggestions? I wanted to get a mac because my fav girl is using 1 but there are some functions you just cannot utilize on the internet.

    I did grow up with windows but I really hate all the viruses and bugs. My last laptop succumbed to a super virus.
    the biggest myth in the world today is that Macs are immune to viruses..in reality Mac OS comprises of less than 5-10% of all OS available on the market and so virus developers and hackers target computers for more effect, but all said Mac was much more user friendly till Windows 7 which I like better..and u have to take in costs as well...My current Dell Inspiron Laptop(win 7) cost me about 400-500 dollars with a replacement warranty on it for 3 years. A mac will cost you 1200+ and while it is a great device with great customer service and longevity, it is still too expensive. An iphone which is the only practical apple device i have needed or bought(i might switch to a droid when my contract ends) though i do have 3rd generation 120 GB ipod which was a gift.

    Since you mentioned viruses, if you do get a windows based device get an anti-virus preferably a macafee while expensive is very much reliable

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    You could experiment with Linux (e.g. ubuntu) booted off a USB flash memory stick.

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    I believe Google is moving in the direction of using translation memories in their "Google Translator Toolkit"....
    This is merely a bayesian learning algorithm, which in my opinion would be the best approach for teaching a machine how to translate from one language to another. That is because translation is not a one to one process. One word in one language does not necessarily equate to only one word in a second language.

    But if you can take many high level translations and show the computer what the equivalent in each language is, then when the computer is asked to translate a piece of text, it can then calculate the probable meaning of a particular piece of text. You will get a much higher percentage of "correct" translation than if you tried to find/replace with a dictionary.

    Btw, does anyone has any suggestions? I wanted to get a mac because my fav girl is using 1 but there are some functions you just cannot utilize on the internet.
    No computer is safe if you are engaged in unsafe computing practices. For example, don't open up powerpoint, or executable attachments in your email. Don't browse pr0n or warez. Be careful about downloading torrents, which often masquerade as viruses. I have been running without a virus scanner for years and I never have a problem with virus.

    That aside, I tend to agree with CFT's recommendation. Ubuntu is a particularly "user friendly" distro of Linux and a great place to start for beginners. Having it boot off a flash drive will also gain you tons of geek points, which is awesome. If you are truly insanely concerned about virus and security then you should try OpenBSD, but beware -- it is not for the faint of heart
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grundle View Post
    That aside, I tend to agree with CFT's recommendation. Ubuntu is a particularly "user friendly" distro of Linux and a great place to start for beginners. Having it boot off a flash drive will also gain you tons of geek points, which is awesome. If you are truly insanely concerned about virus and security then you should try OpenBSD, but beware -- it is not for the faint of heart

    aah ubuntu..my college OS...ya openBSD is tough lil cookie
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    Quote Originally Posted by CFT View Post
    You could experiment with Linux (e.g. ubuntu) booted off a USB flash memory stick.
    Nice thing about Ubuntu is you can try with live CD/DVD and load to memory
    But for me I prefer openSUSE (also have LiveCD)

    If you get a fast enough Windows 7 Pro with 4GB RAM/640GB harddisk then you can run XP Mode for surfing
    (or use VirtualBox)
    If crash/virus just restore back from backup OS image

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    Im a Jook.... so all this load your gui from a flash drive is way over my head.

    I just make sure i have a safe back up of any really important data i have on my comp... anything goes wrong with it i just dump my comp in the back of the car and drive down to local computer repair shop and have them reinstall windows... cost me like 20$

    i do this like once every year or 2. but I think the main thing is use a good firewal and anti virus system...

    and dont click the pop up when your surfing that sais... "download and run me... im a virus"
    Quote Originally Posted by baldy View Post
    Nice thing about Ubuntu is you can try with live CD/DVD and load to memory
    But for me I prefer openSUSE (also have LiveCD)

    If you get a fast enough Windows 7 Pro with 4GB RAM/640GB harddisk then you can run XP Mode for surfing
    (or use VirtualBox)
    If crash/virus just restore back from backup OS image

    Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin13 View Post
    Btw, does anyone has any suggestions? I wanted to get a mac because my fav girl is using 1 but there are some functions you just cannot utilize on the internet.

    I did grow up with windows but I really hate all the viruses and bugs. My last laptop succumbed to a super virus.
    You can actually have a mac and dual boot it with Windows 7. Although it negates the advantage of having OSX, but you can have the 'prestige' of Macbook WHILE still using Win 7.

    But, to ensure people about making more conclusive advice of the best laptop for you, an attached picture of your fav girl is essential.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aliderhamy View Post
    Im a Jook.... so all this load your gui from a flash drive is way over my head.

    I just make sure i have a safe back up of any really important data i have on my comp... anything goes wrong with it i just dump my comp in the back of the car and drive down to local computer repair shop and have them reinstall windows... cost me like 20$

    i do this like once every year or 2. but I think the main thing is use a good firewal and anti virus system...

    and dont click the pop up when your surfing that sais... "download and run me... im a virus"
    Did not compute
    Me, neither!!
    Well, didn't realize I was mingling here with geeks. That kindda explain things
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    Quote Originally Posted by balikpapan View Post
    Me, neither!!
    Well, didn't realize I was mingling here with geeks. That kindda explain things
    this
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBNZxxoLv7w

    and that
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojX-3-v7cx8

    thought this kinda fits in with the jook jokes.
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    I really wish everyone would stop posting until we get the next chapter. Too many false alerts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CNProf View Post
    I really wish everyone would stop posting until we get the next chapter. Too many false alerts.
    FALSE ALERT.....just wanted to push the thread up and remind everybody we had this translation going on...
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    Quote Originally Posted by yongbifan View Post
    FALSE ALERT.....just wanted to push the thread up and remind everybody we had this translation going on...
    O realy ?

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    I'm down on my knees
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    Continue the story pleeeeezzzzzz!

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    Book 19, Chapter 6: Rays of Light Shooting in All Directions

    [This is the first half of chapter 6. I will post the other half later. Enjoy!]

    Lao Ai and Xiang Shaolong rode out together, their horses leisurely pacing through the ancient streets of Xianyang.

    The Eighteen Guardians acted as their vanguard, clearing the road in front of them, while Lao Ai's personal bodyguards followed behind.

    Because an assassination attempt had been made not long ago, everyone was on high alert and dared not to be relaxed.

    Han Jie, Lao Si, and Ling Qi followed directly behind the two of them, but there was still some distance between them, allowing the two of them to freely exchange their innermost thoughts and plans. The last traces of humility slid away from Lao Ai's face, leaving behind a silent face, frozen like ice.

    After riding for the space of time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, Lao Ai, staring at the next street down which was covered in torchlight, said in a low voice, "Lu Buwei really goes way too far." Xiang Shaolong listened to the sound of their horses hooves echo in the silent street. Sighing, he said, "Given the current situation, I would recommend that the Inner Custodian continue to exercise restraint for now! There's no need to directly clash with him for the sake of a woman." Lao Ai ground his teeth. "Brother Xiang, didn't you see that look of helplessness and pain on Meimei's face? Her heart is actually with me." Xiang Shaolong, recalling the look in Dan Meimei's eyes as she left while crying, couldn't help but imagine her beautiful torso being pressed down by Lu Buwei's foul body. Smiling bitterly, he couldn't give voice to what he wanted to say. With a quiet growl, Lao Ai spoke the words in Shaolong's mind. "I am going to kill Lu Buwei." Xiang Shaolong glanced aside at Lao Ai, just as Lao Ai turned to look at him. After the exchange of glances, Xiang Shaolong said, "Let's not discuss the question of whether or not you can kill him. First, please consider that if Lu Buwei were to actually die, Qin would immediately fall into chaos. Brother Lao, please reconsider." Lao Ai's lips tightened, as though he had tasted something bitter, and he let out a depressed sigh.

    In his heart, Xiang Shaolong also sighed.

    He really was too sentimental. Even though he knew that Lao Ai was a man who was as rapacious as a wolf and savage as a dog, and was filled with malice towards himself, he still felt pity for him upon seeing him be oppressed by Lu Buwei. He decided that really wasn't the right sort of person to get involved in politics. He was too soft-hearted towards his enemies.

    At this moment, they arrived at a four-way intersection. To the left was the Ganquan Palace of the south, while the path in front led to Xiang Shaolong's home. Lao Ai halted his horse, and the entire procession came to a halt as well.

    Xiang Shaolong knew all too well that Lao Ai was headed towards the Ganquan Palace, so as to complain to Zhuji while in bed with her. He instantly felt extremely uncomfortable.

    With an effort, Lao Ai forced his spirits to rouse. "Brother Xiang, are you intending to kill Qiu Risheng tomorrow?" Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but give Lao Ai a little bit of face on this matter. Smiling, he replied, "Brother Lao, I'll listen to your instructions on this matter." Lao Ai didn't expect Xiang Shaolong to be so willing to give him face. Shocked, he said, "Brother Xiang, you really are a good friend. I know all too well that Qiu Risheng really went too far today. But he still remains slightly useful to me. Brother Xiang, please just teach him a lesson!" Xiang Shaolong calmly said, "I will act as you request, brother Lao." Seizing the opportunity, he asked, "What is the nature of the relationship between yourself and Pu Hu, brother Lao?" Lao Ai frowned, responding only after a long pause. "Right now, he is desperately fawning on me and trying to gain my favor. I don't see any risk in him doing so, which is why I accepted him. This man has an enormous amount of influence in both Qin and Zhao. In the past, he always colluded with Lord Yangquan. Now he is lacking a powerful supporter. After seeing that Du Bi isn't that useful, it's natural that he would look for a different patron." Upon hearing these words, Xiang Shaolong immediately knew that Pu Hu had given Lao Ai many great gifts. He decided not to expose him.

    After bidding each other farewell, the two of them went their separate ways.

    By the time he returned to the Wu family manor, it was around nine or ten at night. Many rooms were still lit, showing that most people had not yet gone to sleep. Wu Guo was preparing to escort Zou Yan out of Qin. Zou Yan was dearly beloved by every single person in the Wu household. At this moment, Zou Yan was in the main courtyard, energetically discussing the sights they would see on this trip. Listening to him talk, Ji Yanran, Zhao Da, and the others couldn't help but burst into laughter time and time again. He was one of those people who could take an extremely dull topic and make people very excited and be willing to discuss it. Everyone looked cheerful, while the Tian sisters laughed hardest.

    Teng Yi and Shan Lan sat off to one side in a corner, enjoying the friendly atmosphere. Because Jing Jun was on night duty tonight, he wasn't present.

    After spending so much time in a backstabbing, deceitful atmosphere, Xiang Shaolong felt his heart grow warm as he returned to this loving, friendly place.

    Seeing him return, Wu Guo hurriedly stood up and saluted. "Master Xiang has returned after a night of hard drinking!" As soon as he spoke, everyone present roared with laughter.

    Teng Yi stood up. Laughing, he said, "It's late! Let's talk tomorrow!" Everyone departed merrily, leaving only Ji Yanran and the other ladies, Teng Yi, and his wife.

    Ji Yanran gave him a glance. "I thought that milord husband wouldn't be returning tonight." Protesting innocence, Xiang Shaolong said, "Worthy wife, did you think that I wanted to fool around with the likes of Lao Ai and his men? But in truth, tonight was a very profitable night." Teng Yi immediately questioned him, and Xiang Shaolong explained all which had happened.

    Shan Lan angrily said, "Lu Buwei really is a shameless scoundrel. But Lao Ai isn't exactly a good person either. It'd be best if they both dropped dead."

    But Wu Tingfang was interested in something else entirely. "Was Shi Sufang very beautiful?" Xiang Shaolong tactfully replied, "I suppose she's not bad, but how can she be compared to our Fang'er's beauty?" Wu Tingfang immediately beamed with joy and no longer questioned him.

    Teng Yi said in a solemn voice, "Third Brother, tomorrow, are you really going to forego your plan of killing Qiu Risheng, all for Lao Ai's sake?" Xiang Shaolong sighed. "Thinking on a deeper level, it isn't a good time to get rid of Qiu Risheng. The more foes Lu Buwei has, the better." Changing the topic, he asked Ji Yanran about how the Black Dragon was proceeding.

    Beautiful eyes flashing, Ji Yanran leisurely replied, "With Yanran in charge, milord husband should set his mind at ease." Teng Yi stood up. Stretching lazily, he said, "Everyone should go get some early rest so we will be energetic tomorrow. Tomorrow, we'll go to that failure of a martial school and show everyone that we aren't to be provoked lightly." Zhao Zhi laughed, "Our Master Xiang has now become accustomed to taking a stroll around the Drunken Wind Pavilion before battle. But this time, I think no one will dare to wager that he will lose."

    Laughing, everyone retired to their rooms.

    This morning, due to Spring having almost arrived and a new year to begin, every household in Qin was discussing financial matters.

    Lu Buwei was in charge of handling the national economy, and had prepared a surfeit of documents long ago. A full month in advance, he had submitted a complete and detailed 'national budgetary report'.

    Overall, he had increased the national income by increasing taxes, for the purposes of funding large-scale military maneuvers as well as the construction of the Zhengguo Canal.

    Over the past few days, Xiao Pan, Li Si, Lord Changping, and Wang Ling had been engaging in nonstop private talk regarding financial matters. Because Xiang Shaolong knew nothing about finances, and had been preparing nonstop for his battle with Guan Zhongxie, he managed to avoid this unpleasant discuss.

    By the time Lu Buwei had finished once more discussing his budgetary report in detail, all of the military and civil officials had been standing for four full hours. Xiao Pan, showing uncommon generosity, had ordered people to prepare sitting mats to allow those present to sit.

    After finishing his narration, Lu Buwei energetically said, "The way of finances lies in increasing what needs to be increased and decreasing what needs to be decreased; in using things appropriately. Right now, our great country of Qin is very wealthy. Our supplies of grain are piled as high as mountains, our population is flourishing, the nation is rich and powerful, the commoners are happy, and the nobles are pacified. Naturally, we should increase our revenues by increasing taxes and fearlessly advancing east. Only by continuing our conquests can Great Qin continue to be strong militarily and financially. Ever since the founding of Great Qin, this is the best opportunity for unifying the world." When Lu Buwei sat down, all the other officials immediately followed.

    Zhu Ji was definitely not particularly skilled in this area, and so could do nothing but nod.

    Xiang Shaolong could tell that Lu Buwei was secretly suggesting that Qin's present successes were all due to his own hard work. Naturally, Xiang Shaolong didn't wish for Qin to whole-heartedly invade the east. But, since he had no basis of rebuking Lu Buwei, he could only sit in angry silence.

    Fortunately, Xiao Pan and Li Si had come to a different conclusion through their deliberations, and so did not express approval.

    The likes of Wang Wen and Cai Ze immediately rose up and sang Lu Buwei's praises, claiming him to be a brilliant statesman and a master warrior. Xiao Pan lightly said, "Left Premier, do you have any opinions?"
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    Finally... Thank you RWX, THANK YOU!!! T_T*tears of joy*
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    finally...... sob, sob
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    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This actually cured my massive headache for a few minutes of lunchtime reading bliss!

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    I want to express my thanks for this update . I too have come to greatly enjoy this story despite a dislike for XSL in the beginning. Much appreciate all your hard work, Ren Wo Xing!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tweety365 View Post
    I want to express my thanks for this update . I too have come to greatly enjoy this story despite a dislike for XSL in the beginning. Much appreciate all your hard work, Ren Wo Xing!
    thanks a lot Ren... I wish I could shake your hand and thank you.
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