You can now become a contributing member of LinuxQuestions.org

boredandblogging · 06-25-2006, 03:33 PM

I decided to pitch in too. LQ has helped me out quite a bit!

IBall · 06-26-2006, 07:13 AM

Hi,
I have been thinking of contributing, but one thing concerns me - the automatic renewal. I don't mind the idea of this, but do we get an email when the renewal is almost due, so that if I can't afford it I can choose not to.
I would rather not just have my Credit Card debitted without any warning, I need to make sure that there is money in it so I don't get overdrawn.

So do we get renewal notices?
Thanks
--Ian

jeremy · 06-26-2006, 08:13 AM

You do indeed get (multiple) emails before you are rebilled (and can sign up for non-recurring memberships if using PayPal).

--jeremy

Ephracis · 07-03-2006, 10:36 AM

What is that "Desktop Image" you are talking about? I remember seeing something about desktop screenshots a long time ago but now I can't find it. And what is "Custom Profile Image"? I thought we didn't have avatars. :P

cwwilson721 · 07-03-2006, 10:40 AM

It only shows in your profile. Look at mine, for example

Ephracis · 07-04-2006, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwwilson721

It only shows in your profile. Look at mine, for example

Yes, I see.

Still.. what's and where's that Desktop Image?

jeremy · 07-04-2006, 10:58 AM

When we upgraded the forum code, we moved the "Desktop Gallery" to the profile pictures as it's more flexible and better integrated into the site.

--jeremy

Ephracis · 07-04-2006, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy

When we upgraded the forum code, we moved the "Desktop Gallery" to the profile pictures as it's more flexible and better integrated into the site.

--jeremy

I see. So one can no longer put up a desktop screenshot?

Too bad.. It's nice to see how different everyone's Linux looks.

Not like Windows where every desktop is the same.

jeremy · 07-04-2006, 01:11 PM

If you are a Contributing Member, you can use your profile picture to upload a desktop image.

--jeremy

Ephracis · 07-04-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy

If you are a Contributing Member, you can use your profile picture to upload a desktop image.

--jeremy

But aren't they limited to 100x100 which isn't really that good for a screenshot?

jeremy · 07-04-2006, 02:21 PM

I've increased the limit.

--jeremy

Ephracis · 07-04-2006, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy

I've increased the limit.

--jeremy

Nice. Thank you.

raybakh · 10-02-2006, 03:13 AM

good..always glad to receive and to give knowledges

mickboda · 11-05-2006, 06:45 AM

Okay,

I want to "join" .... this website is without doubt the best Linux resource on the internet. How do I join without a credit card? I saw PayPal mentioned.... what about cheques etc....

jeremy · 11-05-2006, 07:31 AM

PayPal is currently the only non-CC option available.

--jeremy