[Eug-lug] anyone using the Clearwire voice bundle?

2008-02-26 Thread BB
Hey all, I'm about fed up with my wireless share for Cable Broadband. I'm ready to get Comcast and forget. But I'll get into that later. I got a chat friend who needs some tech help with Clearwire and I was hoping to ask some questions about Clearwire's networking, if someone has the service.

Re: [Eug-lug] anyone using the Clearwire voice bundle?

2008-02-26 Thread BB
] wrote: Brian, There are a few people on the list who have clearwire I think. Go ahead and ask. -Mike Mere lack of doubt does not imply understanding -- Eihei Dôgen Daiôshô ( 1200 - 1253 AD ) On Tue, 2008-02-26 at 02:15 -0800, BB wrote: Hey all, I'm

Re: [Eug-lug] Clearwire

2008-02-27 Thread BB
thanks for getting back to me, I'm trying to help a friend who's old and doesn't know tech. Does the equipment have a WPA setting? Can you access it via a browser, via 192.168.0.1 or such? Any way to reset the equipment, reset button or such? Brian On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 3:00 PM, Peter

Re: [Eug-lug] anyone using the Clearwire voice bundle?

2008-02-27 Thread BB
, 2008-02-26 at 02:15 -0800, BB wrote: Hey all, I'm about fed up with my wireless share for Cable Broadband. I'm ready to get Comcast and forget. But I'll get into that later. I got a chat friend who needs some tech help with Clearwire and I was hoping to ask some questions about

[Eug-lug] To Cliff of EFN Server Fame

2008-02-28 Thread BB
A little birdy told me...best contact me off list ;-) ___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug

Re: [Eug-lug] Clearwire

2008-02-28 Thread BB
PROTECTED] wrote: I use clearwire but don't have the voice bundle. I use a linksys wrt54g wireless router the linksys supports wpa. The clearwire modem uses a encryption method but I am not sure of the method used. Jim K BB wrote: thanks for getting back to me, I'm trying to help a friend who's old

Re: [Eug-lug] WRT54G and WRT54GL routers

2008-03-03 Thread BB
Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BB wrote: 1) I just need to know if the access to this router is through a command line interface. Many of the newer routers, such as my D-Link DI-524, use a browser based interface. I imagine this browser based interface is sort of like the Win Modem

Re: [Eug-lug] WRT54G and WRT54GL routers

2008-03-03 Thread BB
Thanks Hal I'm not much of a command line guy, so that sounds good to me. I'm doing a little info fishing, in preparation to buying the WRT54GL. I just wanted to get back to this little old lady with some info. I'll need to do my own reading for my setup; I mean DD-WRT is still the way to go

Re: [Eug-lug] WRT54G and WRT54GL routers

2008-03-03 Thread BB
/Category:Aftermarket_firmware (I'm speaking of the router firmware, this wikipedia category is generalized including iPodLinux and such -- wikipedia's dd-wrt page does have a lot of links and references which may also help you out answer a bunch of questions. :) Ben On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 9:40 AM, BB

Re: [Eug-lug] Ignite Eugene!

2008-03-05 Thread BB
Speed Chess, Speed Dating, Speed Tech Presentations! What is the world coming to! At some point I would like to talk about Blender and Lilypond, but I'm not ready yet...maybe Ignite! 2.0. I would like to help, not sure what I can do, but pad out the audience. On Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 9:19 PM,

Re: [Eug-lug] Recent report of vulnerabilities in Linksys WRT54G routers

2008-03-31 Thread BB
This brings me to a Generalized technical issue...how secure am I? I think I'll start a new thread (if I use that term correctly) with a new post titled Opinion Poll: General Security issues for Linux novices Brian On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 2:44 PM, silver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since recent

[Eug-lug] Opinion Poll: General security issues for Linux novices

2008-03-31 Thread BB
Hey all Next week I finally get some time off, so I've decided to get my computers in order; at least as far as Internet use goes. This is all probably a moot point, since I'm going to start using Linux exclusively anyways, but I was looking for an up-to-date opinion on the matter. So: Given

Re: [Eug-lug] yes, it's that day

2008-04-01 Thread BB
Thank you for a perfect Fools Day gift suggestion, the PII! On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Michael Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can get one of the item. Look at the NSA t-shirt. On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 11:45 PM, Mr O [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't forget to visit Thinkgeek.com for

Re: [Eug-lug] speech recognition software

2008-04-16 Thread BB
I am always interested in this sort of thing, for my blind friend, who uses JAWS, which is Industry Standard stuff for blind people, an Windows Software / Hardware solution. Brian I chat with a person who uses Dragon Naturally Speaking, quite well. Let me know what you find out, might have some

Re: [Eug-lug] speech recognition software

2008-04-16 Thread BB
there was this software, http://www.baum.ro/gnopernicus.html I never followed it up. Brian On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 3:31 PM, Matt Jarvis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone recommend a Linux based program for speech recognition? Such as writing document, emails, IM or whatever... I have

Re: [Eug-lug] Thursday meetin' and grilling

2008-05-01 Thread BB
A squirrel carcass showed up in our backyard, with fur removed. I mean it was picked clean! I say it was a raccoon, my sister thinks it was a cat, doubtful in my opinion. Hey, a couple of months without a hardware hiccup, I guess I can start to use Linux more. I've decided that my WRT54GL

[Eug-lug] Help me before I Comcast!

2008-05-20 Thread BB
I'm moving off my Wireless Share, finally! Now I can get a hardwire for loading Ubuntu. I hope someone could point me to the most Linux friendly approach to broadband. If I'm stuck with Comcast, anybody got some horror stories about their Internet + Phone service bundle?

Re: [Eug-lug] Help me before I Comcast! VoIP discussion

2008-05-20 Thread BB
Thank for getting back to me, I finally got the REAL price for Comcast service, forget it! I'm looking into other options, probably DSL, who knows I may crawl under the Dial-up rock :-o On 5/20/08, Ben Barrett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My VoIP keeps working when the local power goes out, so long

Re: [Eug-lug] Help me before I Comcast! VoIP discussion

2008-05-21 Thread BB
? And what is the [current] cost of their business service? I hope these questions are appropriate for the thread the list... ~ben On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 3:58 PM, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank for getting back to me, I finally got the REAL price for Comcast service, forget it! I'm

Re: [Eug-lug] Help me before I Comcast! VoIP discussion

2008-05-21 Thread BB
PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.efn.org Ben Barrett wrote: EFN is gone, do you mean EFF? On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 9:21 AM, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Comcast sales pitch is what you would expect from corporate...short on details

Re: [Eug-lug] Help me before I Comcast! VoIP discussion

2008-05-22 Thread BB
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BB wrote: Thank for getting back to me, I finally got the REAL price for Comcast service, forget it! I'm looking into other options, probably DSL, who knows I may crawl under the Dial-up rock :-o Please elucidate. What does Comcast really charge? Thanks... -- Bob

Re: [Eug-lug] Ross Perot!!

2008-05-22 Thread BB
Doesn't Ross Perot have a Chart showing how EDS will save H-P from getting fat like IBM on the Software Services Sector? On 5/17/08, Mr O [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't there / wasn't there an activism list for euglug? That be all, Mr O. ___

Re: [Eug-lug] Help me before I Comcast! VoIP discussion

2008-05-22 Thread BB
Now you tell me! I'll look at that over time... On 5/22/08, Ben Barrett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think it has been mentioned in this thread, that Comcast will allow existing customers to get a promotion every 6 months... most of them are 3 months, so you can get a discounted half year

Re: [Eug-lug] Getting the word out....

2008-05-22 Thread BB
How about a giant 6 foot tall TUX comes walking down Willamette? Coming soon to a town near you! Think I'll stop in to Market of Choice for a bit O' Sushi. TUX On 5/21/08, Matt Jarvis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey folks... After leaving the IT Pro Forum mtg last night I bumped into a dood

[Eug-lug] Marathon Man and the Hardy Heron ( Java SE 6 vs GCJ)

2008-05-27 Thread BB
Is it safe yet? Wow, I am there...finally after years of newbie-ism. No more windoz! I just had to get that off my chest. OK, I wanted to know if there was any reason to choose Java SE 6 over GCJ for a political chat room, I attend. guess I'm going with GCJ till I hear otherwise, or it

Re: [Eug-lug] Marathon Man and the Hardy Heron ( Java SE 6 vs GCJ)

2008-05-27 Thread BB
:07 PM, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it safe yet? Wow, I am there...finally after years of newbie-ism. No more windoz! I just had to get that off my chest. OK, I wanted to know if there was any reason to choose Java SE 6 over GCJ for a political chat room, I attend. guess I'm

Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea

2008-05-28 Thread BB
Dumpster Diving is the answer, especially that Sunday morning after the End of School Year Big Party. Got a P4 2GHz and a AMD 1800+ last year. Go Ducks! On Sun, May 25, 2008 at 12:53 PM, Edward Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, May 25, 2008 at 8:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: [Eug-lug] Marathon Man and the Hardy Heron ( Java SE 6 vs GCJ)

2008-05-28 Thread BB
loaded Java SE 6 and I was in business. I'm still stumbling around here. Thanks for the input. I'm setting up a second drive on a removable Drive Bay so I can test things before asking newbie questions in the future. On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 11:12 PM, Neil Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BB

Re: [Eug-lug] NASA going open source

2008-05-28 Thread BB
That's great news! I was disappointed to see the XO Computer opt for a Windows load. Seems that the PACK mentality is alive and well in the third world. The Wall Street Journal had a OP-ED piece suggesting the children's motivation was driven by the lack of cool games, at least in American

Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea

2008-05-28 Thread BB
I made a joke earlier, but on a more serious note the problem is Logistics. If you want those computers your going to have to outreach. Fliers posted letting people know that they can drop off near the college, or have their computer picked up, on, or around that weekend when the students leave

Re: [Eug-lug] Help me before I Comcast! VoIP discussion

2008-05-28 Thread BB
, although I think it did work in my favor at one point... ymmv On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 10:36 AM, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now you tell me! I'll look at that over time... On 5/22/08, Ben Barrett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think it has been mentioned in this thread

Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea

2008-05-28 Thread BB
, 28 May 2008 09:29:37 -0700 To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 8:35 AM, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I made a joke earlier, but on a more serious note the problem is Logistics. If you want those computers

Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea

2008-05-28 Thread BB
euglug@euglug.org Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:29:37 -0700 To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 8:35 AM, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I made a joke earlier, but on a more serious note the problem is Logistics

Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea

2008-05-28 Thread BB
User Group euglug@euglug.org Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:29:37 -0700 To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 8:35 AM, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I made a joke earlier, but on a more serious note the problem

Re: [Eug-lug] U of O idea

2008-05-28 Thread BB
days ago. My mother loved the event. It was like the Oscars! The Tiffany award is real pretty! lorraine -- *From: *BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Reply-To: *Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org *Date: *Wed, 28 May 2008 15:23:48 -0700 *To: *Eugene Unix

Re: [Eug-lug] Re: mesh network, experimentation theory (Michael Miller)

2008-06-03 Thread BB
Having gone through the wringer of High Speed setup, I would be all for a localized network. On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 2:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm am very interested in experimenting with mesh networks and developing related applications. IMO the potential benefits and social impact

Re: [Eug-lug] New Linux computer kicks butt

2008-06-11 Thread BB
I read about that...Linux rocks once again! On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:42 PM, Allen Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/060908-ibm-roadrunner-supercomputer.html?hpg1=bn|http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/060908-ibm-roadrunner-supercomputer.html?hpg1=bn%7C

Re: [Eug-lug] Thursday Meeting

2008-06-11 Thread BB
Cool, now that I finally got a hardwire, I can update Ubuntu and Fedora to my hearts content...should be getting 7MBPS in a couple of days, Qwest was worth the wait...part of the problem was house wiring and part was their screwup. Ubuntu is just easy! On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:02 PM, Mr O

Re: [Eug-lug] WRT54G Setup

2008-06-23 Thread BB
Now that I'm settled into Qwest Broadband, I think I would like to try Tomato. I don't need as much as I thought, in terms of control. I would like to be able to monitor my traffic better. Start to learn to control access to my router and defend my wireless network. As has been said, Tomato is

[Eug-lug] Social outreach for the ELUG

2008-07-24 Thread BB
I'm finally migrating in earnest to the Linux desktop...I know I've been a pain in the ass over the years, but I never was a Linux expert; just an artist. Some may know that I've been working on a life sized TUX Costume...for yucks and such; mainly for social outreach for the Linux community. I

Re: [Eug-lug] RAM Memory trades and eBay, anybody know what it's like?

2008-07-24 Thread BB
if someone really wants something that small. --- On Thu, 7/24/08, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Eug-lug] RAM Memory trades and eBay, anybody know what it's like? To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 8:28

Re: [Eug-lug] HD-5500 Group Buy

2008-07-25 Thread BB
ya know, I'd like to have one...I missed out on Foyle's War (Mystery 9:00 Sundays) because I killed my TV last year...is it native with Ubuntu? I wouldn't have the cash till mid-August. Brian On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM, Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, I'm thinking about picking up

Re: [Eug-lug] HD-5500 Group Buy

2008-07-25 Thread BB
so, volume is $129 - $50 = $79, I could do that now. I'd still need to tie into my roomie's set-top box for Broadcast TV Brian On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM, Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, I'm thinking about picking up an HD-5500 http://www.pchdtv.com/ They have volume discounts that

Re: [Eug-lug] HD-5500 Group Buy

2008-07-26 Thread BB
Wouldn't you know I'd muff that up! Lately, I can't get anything right in this group, back to the dungeon. Sorry. Brian On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 3:00 PM, marbux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 2:44 PM, BB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so, volume is $129 - $50 = $79, I could do

Re: [Eug-lug] [Slash: The Internet's Biggest Security Hole Revealed]

2008-08-31 Thread BB
Here, Here, I'll second that! On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 7:48 PM, marbux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you're not paranoid, your eyes are closed. Best regards, Paul On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 2:46 PM, Edward Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not like paranoids lack enemies, after all. --

Re: [Eug-lug] [Slash: The Internet's Biggest Security Hole Revealed]

2008-08-31 Thread BB
no, you got it wrong, it's the http://www.hulu.com/dr-goldfoot-and-the-girl-bombs On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 2:34 PM, Mr O [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you. Ah, conspiracy theories are fun. Clinton Bush bomb kitten Saddam --- On Thu, 8/28/08, JimKahn

Re: [Eug-lug] OT - Oregon's Greatest Natural Disasters. Author Talk

2008-10-08 Thread BB
Alan To be clear, but not alarmist, I'm stockpiling food and water; and I have NBC and HAZMAT training...not ready to Exit Suburbia yet...but I'm following the situation. I'd like to help Brian On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 3:52 PM, Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Folks, I know it's somewhat short

[Eug-lug] Well, time to ask my stupid question of the week: is the ATI X850 XT one of the better video cards out there for Ubuntu?

2008-10-23 Thread BB
Howdy, all I know I'm running way behind the curve on boards and such but... I all ready got this MB...Intel D915PGN...looking at the 640, 630, 620 Intel processors... I'm getting around to video card upgrades and I need a 16X PCIe card and http://free3d.org/ gives this card family a lot of

Re: [Eug-lug] merry merry

2008-12-23 Thread BB
Merry Christmas! I'm finally getting around to learning Perl to build a simple keyboard driven program. The program will load at boot on a Ubuntu box and go to a website to stream audio, then shut down via keyboard command. It's for a blind friend. I'll need to join the Ubuntu Blind Forum to

Re: [Eug-lug] merry merry

2008-12-24 Thread BB
Bill is coming around! He's even getting to look like Richard Stallman, e-mazing! On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 6:14 PM, larry price lapr...@gmail.com wrote: Merry Solstice Seasonings to all of you. I thought I'd share this video I found of Bill Gates admitting that he runs CENTOS on his laptop

Re: [Eug-lug] merry merry

2008-12-24 Thread BB
...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 9:47 AM, BB bilbobag...@gmail.com wrote: It's for a blind friend. I'll need to join the Ubuntu Blind Forum to see if there's a predefined program out there. Might also check in with the Blinux mailing list. blinux-l...@redhat.com https

Re: [Eug-lug] asus eee

2009-01-15 Thread BB
I would like to have an Eee, mainly as a note jotting and quick internet reference. I would be in the more memory camp and I would not want to reload the OS. So, David, your saying that your satisfied with the durability of the hardware and the battery life of two hours has not diminished over

Re: [Eug-lug] asus eee

2009-01-16 Thread BB
on it. On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 12:04 PM, BB bilbobag...@gmail.com wrote: I would like to have an Eee, mainly as a note jotting and quick internet reference. I would be in the more memory camp and I would not want to reload the OS. So, David, your saying that your satisfied with the durability

Re: [Eug-lug] OT: Parking my car

2009-01-19 Thread BB
I'm up on 43rd Ave, off Fox Hollow...could park it on the street for a couple of weeks. Anything to support Solar! Brian 686-1820 On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 4:00 PM, Allen Brown abr...@peak.org wrote: And opportunity has come up for me to travel with a solar car crew south.

Re: [Eug-lug] I appreciate NextStep, but I really wish it was more like Freegeek

2009-01-20 Thread BB
I'm working with some local blind folks and I wonder is it's possible to get donations for them? I'm trying out the Orca screen reader that comes loaded with Ubuntu Linux. Orca has lots of promise when run on a 1.5ish GHhz machine with 512 MB of RAM. I have some parts and I'm always on the

[Eug-lug] Vinux proves, once again, the beauty of Open Source

2009-01-29 Thread BB
I've been setting up a Ubuntu box for a blind friend and I decided to join the Assistive Technology Forum for some pointers. There I found Vinux: once again someone has blazed a trail through the computer wilderness. I am so thankful for that, Brian

Re: [Eug-lug] I appreciate NextStep,but I really wish it was more like Freegeek

2009-02-09 Thread BB
-- *From: *BB bilbobag...@gmail.com *Reply-To: *Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org *Date: *Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:36:27 -0800 *To: *Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org *Subject: *Re: [Eug-lug] I appreciate NextStep,but I really wish it was more like

Re: [Eug-lug] very frustrated!!!

2009-02-12 Thread BB
Yo! Spencer! You still out there? Hey don't give up yet...but I do recommend a dual boot or a second computer to run Linux. I'm a computer artist and I want the comfy chair too. The reasons for my use of the Linux Desktop may help you get through the transition. Brian On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at

Re: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-14 Thread BB
A very honest critique...I had also wondered what was up, an empty case w/o power supply for $10-20??? I would also like to see more Linux in my rear view mirror. BUT, I have to look at the totality of the journey that Lorraine has made, from garage, and rummaging through the Goodwill computer

Re: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-14 Thread BB
fair enough...I don't do WalMart...and now...I don't do Millennium, ya! BUT, thank's for keeping me honest; much appreciated. Brian On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Mr O notanathe...@yahoo.com wrote: Then offer $20 or go to WalMart. --- On Sat, 2/14/09, dooger watts mikem...@efn.org

Re: [Eug-lug] Recycling hardware for the blind

2009-02-16 Thread BB
I'm really interested in help navigating specific web pages. Actually, this one in particular, http://www.novamradio.com/live/stream.php On initial testing Orca does not work within the frame to get me to the dial up choice. But, don't shoot me if it does, I haven't had the time to play with

Re: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-16 Thread BB
I make a counter-proposal. Why don't WE, as a group, offer a program called * Linux Learner Loaner *(L3.) L3 could be a way to see what is holding people back from Linux migration, especially as an Internet appliance. Select candidates, with a emphasis on teachers, could be loaned a computer w/

Re: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-16 Thread BB
Have you ever considered making Art Paper? I know it's long shot... On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:20 PM, dooger watts mikem...@efn.org wrote: Paul your note really struck a chord in me. Wondering what your connection was a few decades ago. Garbagio's? As an operator in my 31st year of a

Re: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-17 Thread BB
for Linux-Blender 3D rendering for science education. I see an in with the new administration in Washington, DC. Brian On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Lorraine Kerwood lorra...@nextsteprecycling.org wrote: Hey BB-we would place computers in the mix to see how the experiment goes. If you

Re: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-17 Thread BB
, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Lorraine Kerwood lorra...@nextsteprecycling.org wrote: Hey BB-we would place computers in the mix to see how the experiment goes. If you are serious, so am I. I might be able to break loose some time this summer to develop documentation, particularly if more

Re: [Eug-lug] importing PDF into OpenOffice

2009-02-19 Thread BB
What ever happened to Seth? On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 7:40 AM, JS Kaplan kg...@hotmail.com wrote: I found this really cool extension for Open Office: http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/project/pdfimport Opens a draw window and The *PDF* Import Extension allows modifying existing

[Eug-lug] Linux Learner Loaner

2009-02-19 Thread BB
I've decided to go ahead with the Linux Learner Loaner project (L3.) I'll be working on my own, but I felt it would be appreciated to have some awareness / input by the EUGLUG. I will post a explanatory video on YouTube to get the ball rolling. After some potential input from the EUGLUG I will

Re: [Eug-lug] Re: What ever happened to Seth?

2009-02-19 Thread BB
I was wondering if you were talking tree planting...with so much info out there...I know a few Mudsharks, etc. On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 2:03 PM, JS Kaplan kg...@hotmail.com wrote: Seth got married and moved to New Hampshire… I believe he's still following thru on that software dev project he

Re: [Eug-lug] Re: What ever happened to Seth?

2009-02-20 Thread BB
AH! to know Linux is to love, and hate...but, thanks to Ubuntu, it's the Veteran's Hall these days. BTW Vinux turned out to be a bust due to lack of Dial-Up support...back to configuring Ubuntu. On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 2:29 PM, battleshipterry battleshipte...@gmail.comwrote: Wish I would have

Re: [Eug-lug] Linux Learner Loaner

2009-02-24 Thread BB
BB, let me know what model all in one printer you have-HP have 6 or more types of power supplies so model type would be great. Thanks lorraine -- *From: *BB bilbobag...@gmail.com *Reply-To: *Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org *Date: *Thu, 19 Feb

Re: [Eug-lug] Linux Ubuntu Install Tutorial

2009-02-24 Thread BB
I'm finding that the way to go is a video. I'll follow up on your post, when I get the time...into next week. Everyone here knows that I've been the perennial newbie, but I point out that I'm using Linux full-time for the Internet. As an aside, I listened to all tech considered last night on

Re: [Eug-lug] Linux Ubuntu Install Tutorial

2009-02-24 Thread BB
I fired off...before reading all posts...typical of me. I suggest a more salesman like approach, aka never heard of Linux / Open Source? What do Google, Craig's List, etc., etc. have in common. It's a bit of a stretch...but familiar popular applications that are rooted in Open Source (needs

Re: [Eug-lug] Linux Ubuntu Install Tutorial

2009-02-24 Thread BB
You may consider piggybacking the Video I'm doing, but it's not happening tomorrow; maybe it's something for the future. I'll be discussing Ubuntu 8.04 Good Luck your project Brian On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 3:30 PM, Allen Brown abr...@peak.org wrote: Perhaps I could do a some small videos for

Re: [Eug-lug] Re: Linux Ubuntu Install Tutorial

2009-02-25 Thread BB
I'm one of those intelligent, but dyslexic people...video offers great benefits. I have the equipment and I'm willing to get in front of the camera, so, let's do it. The group writes some collaborative scripts, I make a test video, review, edit, repeat...standard 5 step engineering process.

Re: [Eug-lug] Re: Linux Ubuntu Install Tutorial

2009-02-25 Thread BB
I shepherding two influential blind people in the Eugene area to get into Linux. I'm going to wait for their feedback. If they like the Ubuntu format you'll have no end to input on how to tailor the message for the blind. Brian On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 4:28 AM, marbux mar...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [Eug-lug] Re: Linux Ubuntu Install Tutorial

2009-02-25 Thread BB
AM, BB bilbobag...@gmail.com wrote: I'm one of those intelligent, but dyslexic people...video offers great benefits. I have the equipment and I'm willing to get in front of the camera, so, let's do it. Will help as I can. Just in time to catch the wave of GOV adoption. Look what's going

Re: [Eug-lug] Thanks for the memories

2009-02-26 Thread BB
I might be looking to bump up memory in my L3 project computer and my blind friends donation computer. I also have some stuff to share and will be passing the rest off to NextStep, probably next week. I find that if the the Memory Modules are not an exact match then it's a headache. I'll list

Re: [Eug-lug] Fwd: video from australia zdnet - people can't tell kde4 from windows 7

2009-02-26 Thread BB
I find this hilarious! It makes my point: show and tell works! On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 4:57 PM, Ben Barrett stircrazy...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe this has made the rounds already? Sorry to bother, if so, but I found this entertaining. Looks like easy to use is something AppleMac popularized,

Re: [Eug-lug] Thanks for the memories

2009-03-02 Thread BB
I've decided to forgo bumping up the memory for my L3 project computer. To follow up on your offer, I've got some memories for folks on the list. I'll hold them till Friday, March 6th. Any memories I have below PC2100 are just going to be donated to NextStep along with assorted hardware and

Re: [Eug-lug] Linux Learner Loaner

2009-03-23 Thread BB
for you. lorraine -- *From: *BB bilbobag...@gmail.com *Reply-To: *Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org *Date: *Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:18:33 -0800 *To: *Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org *Subject: *Re: [Eug-lug] Linux Learner Loaner

Re: [Eug-lug] Re: USB mouse under Linux

2009-03-25 Thread BB
I have some spare USB mice if you want to swap out one for General Purposes...found in the trash...but working fine on Ubuntu 8.04...yours for the princely sum of $0 Brian On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Allen Brown abr...@peak.org wrote: Yes, the USB and the PS2 mice were and are both

Re: [Eug-lug] Need to Talk to someone

2009-04-09 Thread BB
Bob Based on my, many, past failures I would recommend you order a external USB enclosure and a Hard Drive to put in it. Back-up your data before you tinker. Brian On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 2:37 PM, Robert Douglass r...@oregonfast.net wrote: I need to talk to someone about linux, I have PCOS

Re: [Eug-lug] Need Help linux and windoz

2009-04-29 Thread BB
Lorraine I have a US Robotics USB, model #5633, that I could pass to you. Maybe you could offer Robert a discount, as a disabled VET. He'll need to purchase a USB cable also for it. Also, thanks, once again, for the HP PSC 1610 All-in-One power cord. It turns out that the downloaded Linux

[Eug-lug] Some advice on Kb3 DVD burning software or another suitable software package

2009-06-17 Thread BB
I'm looking for some advice on the best DVD software for a Fedora Core 10 install. I am only interested in data backup, but it would be nice to burn some DVD video letters also. For me, the BEST would be an easy install. This instruction set seems reasonable enough

Re: [Eug-lug] Some advice on Kb3 DVD burning software or another suitable software package

2009-06-17 Thread BB
. That be all, Mr O. --- On Wed, 6/17/09, BB bilbobag...@gmail.com wrote: From: BB bilbobag...@gmail.com Subject: [Eug-lug] Some advice on Kb3 DVD burning software or another suitable software package To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 7:36

Re: [Eug-lug] Google vaporware announcement

2009-07-09 Thread BB
I'm enthusiastic about Google (the Gorilla) getting into the race. Wired.com has a sad tale of market share for the Linux Lover. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/07/chrome-linux/ I read the Mossberg Report in the WSJ about Linux also. Sadly I must accept the negativity about various Linux

Re: [Eug-lug] Google vaporware announcement

2009-07-09 Thread BB
James fredj...@fredjame.cnc.netwrote: BB wrote: I'm enthusiastic about Google (the Gorilla) getting into the race. Wired.com has a sad tale of market share for the Linux Lover. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/07/chrome-linux/ I read the Mossberg Report in the WSJ about Linux also. Sadly

[Eug-lug] OT: Open Source game to let off some steam...on occasion

2009-07-09 Thread BB
I'm falling into old habits...but, hell...it's a guilty pleasure! Anyone care to comment on AlephOne? I'm sure it's ancient history to most Hard Core Gamers, so don't beat me up too bad. I'm playing with Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project...for reference. I just want to play something, on occasion,

Re: [Eug-lug] Laptop for every pupil in Uruguay

2009-10-19 Thread BB
I hope your right about that. If there's one person who want's to see MS hobbled in the Education Dept. IT's ME! On Sun, 2009-10-18 at 22:29 -0700, Joshua N Pritikin wrote: On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 10:12:47PM -0700, Mr O wrote: No, he hasn't.

Re: [Eug-lug] Games Club

2009-11-21 Thread BB
I used to play GO, had a nice set of glass stones, wish I had time for that now. On Fri, 2009-11-13 at 13:45 -0800, Edward Craig wrote: So no Go players then? On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 1:35 PM, James Kaplan kg7fu97...@gmail.com wrote: I have munchkin, carcassonne, fluxx, pass the pigs and

[Eug-lug] speaking of parts...bulk ink delevery system for a Canon iP3000/i560 inkjet printer UP FOR GRABS

2009-11-29 Thread BB
This is an after market system that fits the iP3000, or i560 printer, four color cartridge type 20x. The system worked great for me: better then the standard cartridges. The four bulk reservoir's hold approximately 200 ml of ink, each, that is run through micro-tubing to dummie cartridges in the

[Eug-lug] System76 Starling Netbook...any advice?

2009-12-07 Thread BB
I'm looking at buying the Starling netbook made by System76. Does anyone have any pro/con advice on this one? Brian ___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug

Re: [Eug-lug] System76 Starling Netbook...any advice?

2009-12-07 Thread BB
live with having to repartition the drive. http://astore.amazon.com/best.cheap.laptop.under.300.dollars-20/detail/B002OEBIHE -E -Original Message- From: BB bilbobag...@gmail.com To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org Sent: Mon, Dec 7, 2009 11:07 am Subject

Re: [Eug-lug] System76 Starling Netbook...any advice?

2009-12-07 Thread BB
/best.cheap.laptop.under.300.dollars-20/detail/B002OEBIHE -E -Original Message- From: BB bilbobag...@gmail.com To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group euglug@euglug.org Sent: Mon, Dec 7, 2009 11:07 am Subject: [Eug-lug] System76 Starling Netbook...any advice? I'm looking at buying

Re: [Eug-lug] System76 Starling Netbook...any advice?

2009-12-07 Thread BB
, which works flawlessly. She can't stand booting to XP because it is so slow in comparison and Ubuntu does everything she needs. On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 3:43 PM, BB bilbobag...@gmail.com wrote: definitely! I just want to do GNUcash and some note taking. I've just had a rotten experience

Re: [Eug-lug] System76 Starling Netbook...any advice?

2009-12-08 Thread BB
of performance if everything else was the same. Lastly, the wireless cards in most netbooks tend to suck. You can upgrade those aftermarket to an Intel for better performance but installation in some netbooks is a pain in the arse. That be all, Mr O. --- On Mon, 12/7/09, BB bilbobag

[Eug-lug] Twinview up and running

2009-12-08 Thread BB
Not sure how I made that over complicated before...I certainly need to build a basic set of commands. sudo nvidia-settings got me right in and the save worked great. It's probably do to my fiddling with too many computers, with hardware issues, at the same time. Mr.O I might like to call you

[Eug-lug] now I remember why I waited...

2009-12-08 Thread BB
Now with Twinview enabled my terminal window shows no prompt...anyone seen this before? This is probably some lame issue like white font on white background or prompt off screen. Man this is frustrating! Hardware: G4Ti4200 Acer X223w LCD NEC Multisync 70

[Eug-lug] nvidia-settings recovery...somewhat

2009-12-08 Thread BB
After running sudo nvidia-settings, setting up Twinview, and saving to Xorg I get this incredibly annoying all white terminal window when I open it up. It's clearly working because I can type in the command and su password to bring up the nvidia-settings window. I'll do some forum searching and

[Eug-lug] I think I'll go back to Fedora 11...what about Tux on Ice?

2009-12-08 Thread BB
I got a much more stable nVidia driver experience on Fedora 11, with the official nVidia driver. I had it all working under FC 11 then I blew-up my system playing with suspend / hibernate. I read that Tux on Ice allows the user to suspend. Brian ___

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