Re: [NTSysADM] Floppy disk recovery tool

2013-07-16 Thread Ben Scott
On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 10:31 PM, Jon Harris jk.har...@live.com wrote: Anyone have a favorite recovery tool for getting to 3.5 and maybe even 5.25 floppies. I know they are old but sometimes we don't keep all of the archives on current media this is one of those times. I presume you're

[NTSysADM] RE: Enterprise email-to-fax services

2013-07-16 Thread Richard McClary
This was brought to my attention later in the day. Although we do not process credit cards through fax, the PCI folks would still require us be compliant. Thanks! -- richard From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Finnesey Sent: Monday,

[NTSysADM] Microsoft update problems for July 2013

2013-07-16 Thread Miller Bonnie L .
Hadn't see this posted here yet... http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/another-botched-windows-patch-ms13-057kb-2803821kb-2834904-222636 We have a few of these apps in our District, so I've asked some people to check on things when they get in today. And, we have a case open with

Re: [NTSysADM] Microsoft update problems for July 2013

2013-07-16 Thread Susan Bradley
ConfigMgr issues with MS13-052 KB2840628: http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/2013/07/15/configmgr-issues-with-ms13-052-kb2840628/ Like that? On 7/16/2013 6:07 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: Hadn’t see this posted here yet…

RE: [NTSysADM] Microsoft update problems for July 2013

2013-07-16 Thread Miller Bonnie L .
Good info-thanks. Of course, it wasn't posted yet at the time we had the issue last week (and I couldn't find other reports online), but I'll make sure to pass this along to the case owner. Looks like we're not the only ones, and the SQL change might be the fix, but I'll leave that to MS to

[NTSysADM] RE: Enterprise email-to-fax services

2013-07-16 Thread Tim Evans
Both companies I've worked with in this space charge by faxed page, not file sizes and they can handle PDFs, Office HTML docs. We use Concord Fax (http://www.concordfax.com) and are very happy with them. We have used Venali (now part of eFax it looks like) in the past and moved on due to poor

[NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread James Rankin
A bit MS-tinted, rather, but still takes me back http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/16/netware_4_anniversary/ Now I feel old, having to explain what Netware was to youngsters around me! -- *James Rankin* Technical Consultant (ACA, CCA, MCTS) http://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.uk

RE: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread Richard McClary
Thanks! Another article in The Register says linux kernel 3.11 is called Linux for Workgroups. Some boot flash screens have Tux holding a flag with a modification of Windows logos. -- richard From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of James

Re: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread William Robbins
Netware 4? None of that new fangled TCP/IP for me thank you! I'll keep my 3.12 bindaries. ;) - WJR On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 11:59 AM, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.comwrote: A bit MS-tinted, rather, but still takes me back

RE: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread Rod Trent
Netware 3.12 was solid and the version I used to get my CNE. Netware 4.11 and above, got Novell into trouble. That, and NT 4 become viable. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of James Rankin Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:59 PM To:

RE: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread David Lum
+1 Got my CNA (the little cert) on 4.1 but worked with and knew 3.12 MCH better From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:10 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

[NTSysADM] Microsoft Bob V2

2013-07-16 Thread Kennedy, Jim
He is coming back to show us all things our computers can do that we don't know about. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9240806/Bill_Gates_vows_the_return_of_Microsoft_Bob

RE: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread Maglinger, Paul
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/04/12/missing_novell_server_discovered_after/ From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of David Lum Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:28 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia +1 Got

Re: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread James Rankin
I thought that was an IT urban mythhowever I have heard the story from about ten or fifteen separate people who all claimed it was at different places, so it may have morphed into a bit of one On 16 July 2013 18:43, Maglinger, Paul pmaglin...@scvl.com wrote:

[NTSysADM] Network Closet and Server Room Monitoring

2013-07-16 Thread Mayo, Bill
We have some very, very old NetBotz units that we use to monitor wiring closets and our data centers. One of them has died and I need to look at replacing it. Since I last bought one, the company has been acquired by APC (which itself has apparently been acquired) and significant changes have

Re: [NTSysADM] Network Closet and Server Room Monitoring

2013-07-16 Thread Kramer, Jack
I like the WeatherGoose--it's primarily a climate monitor but has the ability to hook into IP cameras and have things like door sensors added. Jack Kramer Manager of Information Technology Communications and Brand Strategy Michigan State University w: 517-884-1231 / c: 248-635-4955 On Jul

[NTSysADM] RE: Network Closet and Server Room Monitoring

2013-07-16 Thread Kennedy, Jim
We went with ITWatchDogs a few months back upon the recommendations of a list member here .I am thrilled. A little rack mounted unit then you just mix and match the sensors you want. We are covered for fire, power, temp, humidity, door and water. It emails on minor events, calls on major

Re: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread Michael Leone
Netware 4 had support for TCP/IP. Just not natively; it was an add-on protocol. It became native in Netware 5. On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 1:05 PM, William Robbins dangerw...@gmail.com wrote: Netware 4? None of that new fangled TCP/IP for me thank you! I'll keep my 3.12 bindaries. ;) - WJR

Re: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread Michael Leone
One thing I always liked about Netware/NDS - you could assign ACLs in NDS, because all the volumes were in the directory. I found it a lot easier to manage that way, rather than out in the filesystem of the server. That, and the role assignment. Assign access rights to the role, and then add the

Re: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread Ben Scott
On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 12:59 PM, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.com wrote: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/16/netware_4_anniversary/ I'm amused that /The Register/ has a photo of a microchip, captioned Intel's 16-bit x86 microprocessor... the chip is clearly marked with the AMD name and

RE: [NTSysADM] Floppy disk recovery tool

2013-07-16 Thread Woody Blackman
Depending on how long those drives have been laying around it could be an issue of dirty heads... if you don't want to buy a kithttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V6Y1W6, there are youtubes of the process... or If you suspect that the heads are just dirty, you can try using a can of spray air to

RE: [NTSysADM] Floppy disk recovery tool

2013-07-16 Thread Jon Harris
Drive is good it is the disks that are not feeling good. I went thru about 50 disks last night and have another 150 or so to go thru tonight. So far I only have maybe 5 that appear to be bad but the percentage is higher than I would like. Once I have checked and archived any data to a hard

Re: [NTSysADM] Floppy disk recovery tool

2013-07-16 Thread Richard Stovall
If floppy disk heads are anything like 1/4 cassette heads, then you've got to worry about accumulation of oxidized gunk. Got a cleaning disk and alcohol handy? On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 8:44 PM, Jon Harris jk.har...@live.com wrote: Drive is good it is the disks that are not feeling good. I

Re: [NTSysADM] Nostalgia

2013-07-16 Thread Micheal Espinola Jr
A nostalgic read - thanks for passing this along! -- Espi On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 9:59 AM, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.com wrote: A bit MS-tinted, rather, but still takes me back http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/16/netware_4_anniversary/ Now I feel old, having to explain what

RE: [NTSysADM] Floppy disk recovery tool

2013-07-16 Thread Jon Harris
Might if I still had any DOS Disks but I am using Hyper-V, guess I could crank up a VM Workstation. I did find a bunch of Norton Utilities back from when Peter Norton still owned the company. Jon From: k...@kj.net.au To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Floppy disk

RE: [NTSysADM] Floppy disk recovery tool

2013-07-16 Thread Jon Harris
Seems most of the disks tonight are Fuji disks with a few others mixed in. Jon From: jk.har...@live.com To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Floppy disk recovery tool Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:10:55 -0400 Might if I still had any DOS Disks but I am using Hyper-V,