Re: [CGUYS] Case feet

2007-11-29 Thread Rich Schinnell
At 12:00 AM 11/29/2007, you wrote: Date:Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:35:53 -0500 From:Tony B [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Case feet MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-26907451 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit A couple of people answered you the

Re: [CGUYS] Case feet

2007-11-29 Thread Jeff Wright
Christopher--See here: List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ -Original Message- Tony, I thank you for replying so soon. I lost the replies to, the first time I asked(yes, I know I could request the archive for the group) when, I didn't backup my

Re: [CGUYS] Case feet

2007-11-29 Thread Mike Sloane
For hardwood floors, I suggest either Teflon glides or felt pads that come with peel-off paper to reveal adhesive. Both are readily available at hardware store or big box home improvement centers like Home Depot or Lowe's. The rubber feet are OK, but they make it hard to move the machine when

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the computer service tax

2007-11-29 Thread Steve Rigby
On Nov 28, 2007, at 11:15 PM, Tony B wrote: I've been in the service industry all my life and we've never charged tax on labor, only parts. I dunno about Maryland, and actually I dunno about Virginia laws sales tax laws either, but some businesses in Virginia, including the one where I

[CGUYS] TCM Member Alert - what you can do

2007-11-29 Thread rocky lee
Thank You for this, Gayley. It is perhaps one of the most useful and helpful posts this year. (And there has been some good stuff posted this year) I need to sharpen my pitchfork and soak some torches in pitch/oil now. Rocky -- Date:Wed, 28 Nov 2007

Re: [CGUYS] removing Norton

2007-11-29 Thread rocky lee
Why do millions of people use something crappy and smile about it? They have been educated, or trained, or raised to believe that the substandard is the norm and have lowered their expectations about performance. I'm speaking in general here, not about NAV. [rant] fill in the blanks [health

Re: [CGUYS] Color Change

2007-11-29 Thread rocky lee
Do the easy check first. Hook the monitor to another computer to determine if the problem is the monitor or the computer. Rocky Date:Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:19:57 EST From:Buzzsaw Reader [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Color Change Starting a few days ago,

Re: [CGUYS] removing Norton

2007-11-29 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
The problem is that Norton has an awful history recently. It's not so much just the antivirus but installing the whole suite that causes problems. They keep adding things to get check boxes in reviews that may not be written as well as other things in the suite. One klunker can ruin the whole

Re: [CGUYS] Stop Error Fixes?

2007-11-29 Thread Richard P.
New Information: The previous information was from the self-generating report that was sent to Microsoft regarding the STOP ERRORS. The stop errors occurred again tonight and they are: STOP: 0x007F (0x000D, 0X, 0x, 0x Then after rebooting: STOP: 0x008E

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Piwowar
When I have raised questions to retailers about this, they have told me that if any hardware is consumed to perform the labor portions of a job, such as screws or bolts, then . Do not say they are allowed to charge sales tax. It word should not be allowed it should be required. The merchant is

[CGUYS] Poor Excuse [Was: Case feet]

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Piwowar
I lost the replies to, the first time I asked(yes, I know I could request the archive for the group) when, I didn't backup my e-mail. Christopher--See here: List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ Our archive at mail-archive.com is directly accessible and

Re: [CGUYS] TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the co

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Piwowar
I was all ready to point you to Snopes.com, but if this is actually true it's one of the wackiest laws I've ever heard of. It would certainly mean I'd have to charge tax if I looked at a computer, but not a washing machine.? I've been in the service industry all my life and we've never charged tax

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppos

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Piwowar
Looks like they copied the DC tax. This bill extends the 6% sales tax to computer services including computer facilities management and operation, custom computer programming, computer system planning and design that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies, computer

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the

2007-11-29 Thread Steve Rigby
On Nov 29, 2007, at 12:48 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Do not say they are allowed to charge sales tax. It word should not be allowed it should be required. The merchant is required to pay the sales tax. If they make an error and fail to charge you they are still liable for the tax. If they are

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppos

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Piwowar
Now, if they collect a tax where they should not be collecting one, can they then retain that collected money for themselves as opposed to having to send it to the state? Where on earth did you see that in my post? * ==

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the

2007-11-29 Thread Snyder, Mark (NGIT-CA)
Yes, they can keep any money that the Govv't does not require them to collect. Their customers are insuring their sales tax liability. If no claim is made by the government, they keep all premiums. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- cover their asses, they are collecting a

Re: [CGUYS] TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the co

2007-11-29 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
In Wisconsin they will audit a business and if they cannot prove they paid state sales tax on items they will asses it. I did some computer work for a veterinary clinic years ago and ordered the equipment from out of state. I did this for fun and giggles and therefore had no sales tax number

Re: [CGUYS] removing Norton

2007-11-29 Thread John DeCarlo
On Nov 28, 2007 10:49 PM, Tony B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Note that, like many things you read on the internet, the suggestion that removing Norton Antivirus will help whatever problem you're having is probably inaccurate. Every time you hear 1 (or 10 or 20) members bash [fill in the blank

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the

2007-11-29 Thread gerald
So, you are apparently suggesting that these retailers are unsure about whether or not to charge a tax on certain labor functions, so to cover their asses, they are collecting a sales tax on those labor charges. Now, if they collect a tax where they should not be collecting one, can they

Re: [CGUYS] Mac 10.4.11

2007-11-29 Thread Jordan Fairman
I have not had a problem with it on my iMac G5 Stephen Brownfield wrote: It has been a couple weeks and I really haven't heard anything good or bad about X.4.11. Any thoughts on it? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE

Re: [CGUYS] removing Norton

2007-11-29 Thread Michel Lowe
Millions use NAV because the manufacturers ship you their PC with it already installed. rant You will also find links to game sites, AOL, and lord knows what all else pre-loaded. If you are computer literate you delete all that junk. Most consumers just keep using -- and paying for -- whatever

Re: [CGUYS] TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the co

2007-11-29 Thread gerald
Italian merchants will insist that you take the register receipt and carry it with you out of the store. Tax police may stop you to demand you present proof of taxes paid. until 2pm, at which time both the police and the register disappear.

Re: [CGUYS] TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the co

2007-11-29 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
There is a reason behind the saying the only things you cannot avoid are death and taxes. Stewart At 07:30 PM 11/29/2007, you wrote: In Wisconsin they will audit a business and if they cannot prove they paid state sales tax on items they will asses it. Italian merchants will insist that you

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppos

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Piwowar
It was, I believe, located where one looks for what is not really stated in a direct manner, that being between the lines. A phantasm. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of

Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the

2007-11-29 Thread Steve Rigby
On Nov 29, 2007, at 5:36 PM, gerald wrote: I had a company in Baltimore. we sold a lot of product wholesale into Texas. I did not do a very good job of collecting reseller certs from the retailers. Last year Texas came after me for all uncollected sales tax on sales to anyone for whom I