User:Paix1988

My page at the Afrikaans Wikipedia

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Tip of the day... Digital audio support Wikipedia uses the Ogg Vorbis, FLAC and WAV formats for audio, as they are not encumbered by patents (an issue that prompted the decision that MP3 files will not be hosted at Wikipedia). Software supporting Vorbis exists for many platforms... Mozilla Firefox 4, Opera 10.5 and Google Chrome 3 (and later versions) each include their own support for Ogg Vorbis files. As for multimedia players, Winamp can be used to play Ogg Vorbis files. Although iTunes does not natively support Vorbis, Xiph.Org provides a QuickTime component which can be used in players that rely on QuickTime, such as iTunes, on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS. DirectShow filters exist to decode Vorbis in multimedia players like Windows Media Player and others which support DirectShow. Various online tools (such as Zamzar) are available which let you freely convert one file format into another, and can be useful when you want to upload a file to Wikipedia. Prior tip – Tips library – Next tip Read more: Wikipedia:Creation and usage of media files#Audio   Become a Wikipedia tipster To add this auto-updating template to your user page, use {{tip of the day}}

About Myself

afHierdie gebruiker se moedertaal is Afrikaans.

en-4This user can contribute with a near-native level of English.

nl-1Deze gebruiker bezit beginnende kennis van het Nederlands.

I support the English language Wikipedia with my contributions.

Wikipedia
Ek ondersteun die Afrikaanse Wikipedia met my bydraes.

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I support the Afrikaans language Wikipedia with my contributions.

ZAThis user uses South African English.

UKThis user uses British English.

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South Africa.

36YThis Wikipedian was born on 19 February 1988 and is 36 years, 10 months, and 21 days old.

This user tries to do the right thing. If they make a mistake, please let them know.

SASTThis user's time zone is SAST.

This user's time zone is GMT+2.

It is approximately 11:29 AM where this user lives.

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This user enjoys skygazing and astronomy.

This user is owned by one or more cats.

This user has a pet dog.

This user's favourite animal is the giant panda.

This user supports the South Africa national cricket team.

Bokke !
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This user eats cheese.

This user loves to eat pizza.

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This user eats chocolate.

This user eats at KFC.

This user is interested in history.

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ancient civilizations.

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libThis user is a liberal.

This user's favorite subject is Accountancy.

This user does not smoke.

2×2=4This user is a beginner mathematician.

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ax²+bx+c=0This user likes algebra.

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science.

This user expects an Impact event during their lifetime. ^†

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YAThis user is a young adult.

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This user is an Aquarius.

This user's favourite colour is blue.

Tomorrow's featured article The Ferrari FF is a grand touring car made by the Italian carmaker Ferrari. Succeeding the 612 Scaglietti, the FF—whose name is an acronym for "Ferrari Four"—was produced between 2011 and 2016 in Ferrari's manufacturing facility in Maranello, Italy. Featuring the body style of a shooting brake, the vehicle made its first public appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2011. Upon its release, the FF was the world's fastest four-seater car and Ferrari's second-fastest grand tourer after the 599 GTO. The FF features a 6.3 L V12 engine, producing a power output of 485 kW (660 PS; 651 hp) and a torque output of 683 N⋅m (504 lb⋅ft) to give the car a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph) and a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration of 3.7 seconds. The car has been praised by critics, who call it a "Ferrari for the whole family" and appreciate its design. The FF has received several awards, including Top Gear's Estate Car of the Year in 2011. (Full article...) Recently featured: Title (album) Elvis Presley Gerald Durrell

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Picture of the day

Michael William Balfe (1808–1870) was an Irish composer, best remembered for his operas. Balfe was born in Dublin and grew up on Pitt Street, which was renamed Balfe Street in 1917 in his honour. After moving to Wexford with his family as a child, he began a career as a violinist, moving to London in 1823 after his father's death, later relocating again to Italy and Switzerland, where he married the Hungarian-born singer Lina Roser. Balfe began pursuing an operatic singing career as well as composition, and moved back to London with his family in 1835. In a career spanning more than 40 years, he composed at least 29 operas, almost 250 songs, several cantatas, and other works. He was also a noted conductor, directing Italian opera at Her Majesty's Italian Opera House for seven years, among other conducting posts. His most notable opera is The Bohemian Girl, which continues to be performed. This photograph of Balfe was taken by the studio of the French photographer Nadar; this albumen print was made in 1900.Photograph credit: Nadar; restored by Adam Cuerden