[ClearCase_guy]

Ping is a UNIX command. You type "ping hostname" and if your computer can successfully reach that other computer (hostname) then you get a message back. It's shorthand for "make contact with someone".

[Jim Robinson]

Four questions in a three question post? Boy, are you in serious trouble now! Ping to the posting police! Bump!

[Sungirl]

A ping is used when you want to call your friends to the thread. You address the post to a friend ( or more) who may be interested in the thread.

I have a question too......isn't there a place on FR where I can store a picture to post? I did it once but forgot how...If it's still available...can someone tell us how to do that again?

[hellinahandcart]

I hope you've been saving your allowance. It costs about five million dollars to "update" your account.

[Sungirl]

No..it doesn't cost anything to update your account. I never saw that message though.

[HairOfTheDog]

This thread may help you some:
Lexicon of FreeRepublic - 4th Edition

As for the profile message... I dunno! Explain how you are getting that message...

[Senator Pardek]

Fifth Edition of the Lexicon of FreeRepublic * * A helpful FR dictionary for newcomers * *

[Cyber Liberty]

..."does it cost anything to "update" --how much?"

It's easy. Don't panic. Make out a check for five thousand dollars and mail it to Cyber Liberty, 1919 Wino Way, Wala Wala WA.

Your welcome!

[Senator Pardek]

A bmp.

[rockfish59]

Ping!
The sound of a .308 full metal jacket slug after it passes through Sodom's skull and hits a wall!! =^)

[WIMom]

"question question question"

You asked 4 questions.

"First of all what is "ping"?"

AYBABYU

"Second of all, what is "bump"?"

Moose and cheese.

"Third of all how do I "update my account"

I'll tell you as soon as I get done from my shower.

"fourth of all, has anyone seen my brain?"

Doctor Frankenstein (Gene Wilder): "Would you mind telling me ... who's brain ... I did put in?"

Igor (Marty Feldman): "And you won't be angry?"

Doctor Frankenstein: "I will NOT .. be .. angry."

Igor: "Abby someone."

Doctor Frankenstein: "Abby someone. Abby who?"

Igor: "Abby ... Normal."

Doctor Frankenstein: "Abby NORMAL."

[Nogbad]

A bump is a ping to yourself.
A ping is a bump to someone else.

[glock rocks]

... bimp

[TxBec]

ping.

[MeekOneGOP]

Some good FReeper Orientation here, btw (see post #116 first. LOTS of other
goodies here too!)......

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.....oh! And did I tell you the story about the Moose that bit my sister?.......

[MeekOneGOP]

And NEVER, ever FORGET!......

All your base are belong to us!