RE: Wifi monitoring

2011-03-01 Thread John Aldrich
, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:40 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Wifi monitoring I did a quick search

RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters

2011-02-28 Thread John Aldrich
Ok. So, it looks like the consensus of opinion is that it doesn't matter, but unless there's a significant savings, it would probably be a good idea to go with the OEM. At least that's what I got from the discussion. :-) That sound about right to you guys? If so, I'll probably go OEM on this as

RE: Wierd XP issue

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
, February 25, 2011 10:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Wierd XP issue When you say it was nowhere to be seen, do you mean you couldn't log on as it, or the account was actually missing from the machine? On 25 February 2011 15:14, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: We have

RE: Wierd XP issue

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
Screen box. This will disable fast user switching for the computer, but probably isn't necessary in your case.  You should now be able to logon with credentials...   On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: We have a workstation running Windows XP

RE: Wierd XP issue

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
of your WSUS infrastructure, or does it just get the updates direct from MS? -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: 25 February 2011 15:44 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Wierd XP issue Yeah... Welcome screen has always been on. I saw

RE: Wierd XP issue

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
...@qinetiq.com] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 11:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Wierd XP issue Any recent updates from MS installed on the machine? If so, it might be worth reading the KB articles on them as they might reveal the cause. -Original Message- From: John Aldrich

RE: Wierd XP issue

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
account would correct the issue without any other efforts. -- ME2 On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: We have a workstation running Windows XP that controls a proprietary piece of hardware. The machine is NOT attached to the active directory, although

QUICK question... A/C adapters

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
Are A/C adapters something you guys would ONLY buy from the OEM or is an aftermarket OK on something like that? I got the OEM to come down about $10, but they're still about $10 higher than Amazon... if you guys think that's something that should come from the OEM, I'll go with them. I'll look for

RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
for a dodgy batch of laptop PSU (at least in the UK), I doubt you would get that sort of service from an Amazon seller. -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: 25 February 2011 16:47 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: QUICK question... A/C

RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
make sure that the voltage, current, polarity, and the connector size all match up! I have been known to go slightly higher in the current capacity so they don't run as hot. Note that I said slightly. -Paul -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent

RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 11:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: QUICK question... A/C adapters

Re: Wierd XP issue

2011-02-25 Thread John Aldrich
hurt to scan with something else. -- Thanks, John Aldrich Blueridge Industries IT Manager ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
about we wait 48 hours before responding, long enough so you realize you should have waited before asking the question, then you can post a followup and tell us what you did anyway? Kurt On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 12:01, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Yeah... I have an account

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
Admin Issues Subject: Re: Dell battery replacement still giving warning On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 8:44 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Now hold on just a moment... The issue is that you have repeatedly come on to this list, posted a question, and once we all spend our valuable

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
I understand why you'd get upset when someone calls you out. On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 8:44 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Now hold on just a moment... The issue is that you have repeatedly come

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
your advice or not. 1) We don't _NEED_ to do anything. You might want to consider what voluntary list participation means. 2) Many of us don't care what you do with the advice. However when it's often marginalized, don't expect it to keep flowing. -sc -Original Message- From: John Aldrich

RE: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
- Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really is) on the Verizon network. On Feb 24, 2011 9:14 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: True. HOWEVER, this time, I take the list advice, even going so far as to use a recommended vendor, and now you guys have the nerve to cry

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
. Just my humble opinion. Matt -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: 24 February 2011 14:24 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning Huh! The **ONE** time I listen to the list, you guys gripe. Why

RE: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
-Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:38 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning Jonathan, thank you for your reply. Yes, I should have waited, but the consensus

RE: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
No worries.  I am tempted to quote Yoda here regarding the word 'try' however.  :)  - WJR On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:16, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Thank you. I will try and give the list at least one 24-hour day before I do anything after posting a question to the list

RE: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
, and jumping on things, leads to the Dark Side.  - WJR On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:35, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Simply acknowledging that I realize I am impatient and prone to jumping on the first solution presented. :-) From: William Robbins [mailto:dangerw...@gmail.com] Sent

RE: HP P1102

2011-02-24 Thread John Aldrich
. Thanks, John Aldrich IT Manager, Blueridge Carpet 706-276-2001, Ext. 2233 From: Doug Hampshire [mailto:dhampsh...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:37 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: HP P1102 Perhaps Mr Aldrich has a suggestion. John? On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:11 AM

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-23 Thread John Aldrich
but for the Latitude line I seem to remember that Dell would add something like $25 to the bill and you would get a replacement battery after 2 years of service on the one you just purchased.   Jon On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Actually it's supposed to be an actual

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-23 Thread John Aldrich
: Jeff Steward [mailto:jstew...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:37 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Dell battery replacement still giving warning http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dell+inspiron+6400+replacement+key -Jeff Steward On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 8:31 AM, John Aldrich jaldr

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-23 Thread John Aldrich
, 2011 9:03 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning Google: dell inspiron 6400 replacement keyboard -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 5:56 AM To: NT System Admin

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-23 Thread John Aldrich
giving warning http://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=categoryid=141subid=65refine =keyboard I've had excellent service from these folks on sourcing Dell laptop parts. Dennis -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-23 Thread John Aldrich
on sourcing Dell laptop parts. Dennis -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 7:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning Thanks, I think it might be better to replace

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-23 Thread John Aldrich
. With a little patience you can pop keys back in in a few seconds once you've done a few. Most electronics I always try to get OEM, but if your choices are limited and no new parts are sold anymore, you have to go with what's available. -- Mike Gill -Original Message- From: John Aldrich

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-23 Thread John Aldrich
in question, such as this: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/late6400/en/sm/html/fcm.htm#wp 1180289 Hope that helps in the future. Sam -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 1:42 PM To: NT System Admin

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-22 Thread John Aldrich
been refurbed by someone other than Dell is no longer an actual Dell battery. And more likely than a lithium fire is simply old batteries. Batteries degrade just sitting on shelf. Carl -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Monday, February 21

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-22 Thread John Aldrich
? If you get another refurb made by the same refurb company, you'll likely be looking for another battery within a year. -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 9:18 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Dell battery

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-22 Thread John Aldrich
: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 10:39 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning Well, we didn't go through Dell... they wanted about 3 times what we paid for it on Amazon. :-) I've contacted

Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-21 Thread John Aldrich
My Google-Fu is failing me today. One of my users told me late last year that he was getting a warning on his laptop that his battery was reaching the end of it's useable life, so I bought him a replacement. His new battery is saying the same thing and is only lasting about 45 minutes at most,

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-21 Thread John Aldrich
call Dell and have them get you a new one. Jack Kramer Computer Systems Specialist University Relations, Michigan State University w: 517-884-1231 / c: 248-635-4955 On 2/21/11 1:04 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: My Google-Fu is failing me today. One of my users told me

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-21 Thread John Aldrich
-battery.html On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 1:39 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Well, we didn't go through Dell... they wanted about 3 times what we paid for it on Amazon. :-) I've contacted the vendor and we'll see...but I thought maybe there might be a way to reset the counter or something

RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning

2011-02-21 Thread John Aldrich
, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Well, we didn't go through Dell... they wanted about 3 times what we paid for it on Amazon. :-) I've contacted the vendor and we'll see...but I thought maybe there might be a way to reset the counter or something. -Original Message

RE: Today is the end of the line for me,

2011-02-18 Thread John Aldrich
Ditto! Although I will say that one day after posting my resume' to CareerBuilder, I got contacted by a major web-based vendor moving into the area looking for someone with skills similar to mine. :-) Wish me luck, guys... 'cause as bad as the economy is, I'm sure I’m not the only person

RE: widescreen vs standard monitors

2011-02-18 Thread John Aldrich
). JR On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: I seem to recall awhile back that there was a discussion about the equivalent monitor size to get for the same vertical space of a standard desktop screen vs a wide screen. I did search both the web archives

RE: widescreen vs standard monitors

2011-02-18 Thread John Aldrich
Issues Subject: Re: widescreen vs standard monitors That's another discussion altogether, and one that has been largely decided with the move to HD.  If you expect a TV to last more than a few years, get a widescreen.  End of discussion.   On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM, John Aldrich jaldr

RE: widescreen vs standard monitors

2011-02-18 Thread John Aldrich
, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Oh, I definitely intend to get a widescreen TV, just was wondering if there were a magic formula for figuring out what size TV/monitor to get for an equivalent viewing size... :-) From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday

RE: widescreen vs standard monitors

2011-02-18 Thread John Aldrich
they like a URL?  - WJR On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 09:57, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Thanks! I like that URL! :-) From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 10:20 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: widescreen vs standard

RE: widescreen vs standard monitors

2011-02-18 Thread John Aldrich
Thanks, Erik..that's good to know. -Original Message- From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 11:18 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: widescreen vs standard monitors I've usually gone by the rule of optimum viewing distance of 2-1/2

RE: How do you deploy AV?

2011-02-17 Thread John Aldrich
Ditto. From: John Leto [mailto:jo...@colonialsavings.com] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 11:41 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: How do you deploy AV? We deploy ours via the Vipre console and then verify compliance from the console. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org]

RE: How do you deploy AV?

2011-02-17 Thread John Aldrich
I will say that sometimes if I can't deploy it from the Vipre console, I'll go to the local keyboard (or remote in via VNC) and deploy it manually using one of the packages that Vipre creates. From: John Leto [mailto:jo...@colonialsavings.com] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 11:41 AM To: NT

RE: Scanner recommendations please

2011-02-16 Thread John Aldrich
We like our Kyocera KM-5050 copier. It has a double-sided capable document feeder. I'm not sure how much it costs, as we lease ours. -Original Message- From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 9:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE:

RE: Straight-through or Cross-Over cable?

2011-02-16 Thread John Aldrich
Also, the router may be programmed to drop ICMP so that would also explain why you cannot ping it. -Original Message- From: Mayo, Bill [mailto:bem...@pittcountync.gov] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Straight-through or Cross-Over

RE: hello

2011-02-15 Thread John Aldrich
And the Windows XP list. -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 8:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: hello Wow... He got both ntsysadmin and the Exchange list! How very productive. Reading

RE: hello

2011-02-15 Thread John Aldrich
for that? -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 8:41 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: hello And the Windows XP list. -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent

RE: ecademy

2011-02-15 Thread John Aldrich
for entrepreneurs and business owners who belong to a community that connects, supports and transacts with one another. So, not quite the same as LinkedIn.  - WJR On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 12:00, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Just got an invite to “connect” with someone on ecademy. I

RE: IPhone attack reveals passwords in six minutes

2011-02-10 Thread John Aldrich
A former boss liked Jumping Jack Flash is a gas, gas, gas. Or, JJFiaGGG. :-) From: William Robbins [mailto:dangerw...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:07 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: IPhone attack reveals passwords in six minutes I got the idea for song lyrics that

OT: Refurbished/inexpensive Windows PCs

2011-02-07 Thread John Aldrich
It looks like I'm going to be needing to get my own Windows machine sooner rather than later, as my wife and I are splitting up and I need a Windows machine to be able to 1) Run the windows games I like (Wild Tangent games, mainly) and 2) use the Windows machine to access the VPN here at the

RE: OT: Refurbished/inexpensive Windows PCs

2011-02-07 Thread John Aldrich
Subject: Re: OT: Refurbished/inexpensive Windows PCs Sorry to hear about the split John. - Original Message From: John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 8:02:52 AM Subject: OT: Refurbished

RE: Refurbished/inexpensive Windows PCs

2011-02-07 Thread John Aldrich
=pricelowN=429 4964325%2B519sht=Anyprt=NewProduct but then you probably already knew this before you posted Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr

RE: OT: Refurbished/inexpensive Windows PCs

2011-02-07 Thread John Aldrich
them. -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: Refurbished/inexpensive Windows PCs Thanks, guys... it's rough...after nearly 9 years... It was my fault, but I couldn't see

RE: OT: Refurbished/inexpensive Windows PCs

2011-02-07 Thread John Aldrich
of 'em available on eBay. Ort look at the Dell Outlet On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 9:02 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: It looks like I'm going to be needing to get my own Windows machine sooner rather than later, as my wife and I are splitting up and I need a Windows machine

RE: OT: Refurbished/inexpensive Windows PCs

2011-02-07 Thread John Aldrich
___ The internet is a great way to get on the net. Bob Dole On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: YeahDell Outlet is kinda pricey. ? And with eBay, you never know what youre going to get. I got an email from Surplus Computers this morning and they had

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
else have you changed on your laptop? On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Well, I can RDP from my wife’s computer back to the servers or my work desktop, so yes, they know how to get back through the VPN. Not sure about the last question, but either way

Vipre VS Cisco VPN

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
For anyone interested in this thread, the Sunbelt forum thread on this topic can be found here: http://supportforums.sunbeltsoftware.com/messageview.aspx?catid=27threadid= 5076STARTPAGE=1 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~

OT: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
One of my users just claimed an unused laser printer for his office (Acct. Manager) that has a network port on it as well as the usual USB. He'd like to be able to network it so he can print to it from the AS/400. What do you guys recommend for a small (4-5 port) network switch? To anyone who

RE: OT: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
the AS/400 to a locally connected printer. I set a few of those up many moons ago...and it seemed to work ok. Just a thought On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: One of my users just claimed an unused laser printer for his office (Acct. Manager) that has

RE: OT: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
Not to mention it's easier for me to get the counters from the printer for maintenance if it's connected to the network. :) -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 2:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT

RE: OT: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
for quite a long time. On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 2:19 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Yeah…but it’s easier to just print to an IP printer. ☺ From: Cameron [mailto:cameron.orl...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 2:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: desktop

RE: OT: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
, 2011 at 2:27 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Thanks. I'll keep that in mind while I get other suggestions. :-) Id prefer something a little smaller... like a 4 or 5 port. Don't need that many ports for one office. From: Cameron [mailto:cameron.orl...@gmail.com] Sent

RE: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
warranty. Paul -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: 04 February 2011 19:01 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: desktop network switches One of my users just claimed an unused laser printer for his office (Acct. Manager) that has a network port

RE: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: 04 February 2011 19:46 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: desktop network switches Procurve and cheap in the same sentence??? :-) Surely you jest! Anyway, I just found a GS105 Netgear switch for $30 on Amazon

RE: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:27:40 To: NT System Admin Issuesntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Reply-To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: RE: desktop network

RE: OT: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
at 2:39 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Typically I've been very happy with Netgear switches, but the ones I've been able to find are almost $50 for a 5-port switch. I'm seeing some no-name brand ... about $35. You've spent more than $15 worth of time trying to save

Re: desktop network switches

2011-02-04 Thread John Aldrich
On Fri February 4 2011, you wrote: On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Anyway, I just found a GS105 Netgear switch for $30 on Amazon, with like a $10 mail-in rebate. :-) Is there a reason you didn't perform that search *before* polling

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
://TheEssentialExchange.com From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 8:57 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: VPN problems I am having problems with my Cisco VPN and my company laptop (Windows XP). I've tried the Cisco client, and I've tried

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
at 7:56 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: I am having problems with my Cisco VPN and my company laptop (Windows XP). I've tried the Cisco client, and I've tried the Shrewsoft VPN client. Neither one works, although the Cisco one said it was connected, I was unable to get past

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
, or are you actually seeking live responses for suggestions to try now ? On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 8:56 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: I am having problems with my Cisco VPN and my company laptop (Windows XP). I've tried the Cisco client, and I've tried the Shrewsoft VPN

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
Well, I'm mainly trying to use RDESKTOP to connect to one of our servers or my desktop machine. And I'm pretty sure I didn't have to uncheck that on the virtual adapter. I'll keep that in mind, though. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Tammy [mailto:copper...@personainternet.com]

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
, February 03, 2011 9:34 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: VPN problems Is VPN work for your other users? What about any logs from your endpoint? When your Cisco client connected did you get an IP address/etc? _ From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
Yeah... but if the same *exact* account works on the Desktop, but not on the laptop, that shouldn't be the issue, should it? -Original Message- From: Mayo, Bill [mailto:bem...@pittcountync.gov] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 9:34 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: VPN

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
gateway for the VPN tunnel ?  Your VPN passing source address or using NAT ? On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 9:52 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Yeah... but if the same *exact* account works on the Desktop, but not on the laptop, that shouldn't be the issue, should it? -Original

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
Admin Issues Subject: Re: VPN problems if the Cisco client said you were connected, then you were. did you try to connect to the remote desktop machine via IP address? Did you bother trying to ping anything? What else have you changed on your laptop? On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM, John Aldrich

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
: VPN problems Ok, -when did it break? -what changed? Since the wife’s PC works, what does a comparison between the two machines reveal? From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 7:57 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: VPN problems I am having

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
are connecting to the Internet be it CrackDonald's, Starbucks, Hooters, or B J's Puss N Boots...so long as you have a connection to the Internet.  - WJR On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 07:56, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: I am having problems with my Cisco VPN and my company laptop (Windows XP). I

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
at 8:56 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: I am having problems with my Cisco VPN and my company laptop (Windows XP). I’ve tried the Cisco client, and I’ve tried the Shrewsoft VPN client. Neither one works, although the Cisco one said it was connected, I was unable to get past

RE: [OT] VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 09:43, Amit Hanji amit.ha...@gmail.com wrote: Have you might be having issues from too many several PDF readers on UR system? Also perhaps be reinstalling after a delicious FDisk execution.   Best regards, Amit On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 8:56 AM, John Aldrich jaldr

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
you were connected, then you were. did you try to connect to the remote desktop machine via IP address? Did you bother trying to ping anything? What else have you changed on your laptop? On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Well, I can RDP from my wife’s

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
changed on your laptop? On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Well, I can RDP from my wife's computer back to the servers or my work desktop, so yes, they know how to get back through the VPN. Not sure about the last question, but either way, as long

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
wrote: System Restore to the last point it worked? BF -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 11:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: VPN problems

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
it, then wipe it and reinstall. Or just use your wife's machine. On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Bob Fronk b...@btrfronk.com wrote: System Restore to the last point it worked? BF -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
Thanks. I just downloaded and installed 5.0.06.0160. I'm going to give that a shot tonight as it seemed like a logical possibility that the install got corrupt and messed *something* up. I've also *removed* the Shrew client. From: Jonathan [mailto:ncm...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03,

RE: [OT] Job Change

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
Good luck, Jonathan! Hopefully the pay and benefits are better at the new gig! :D -Original Message- From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle [mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 11:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: [OT] Job Change Hi everyone, This will be my

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
, February 03, 2011 1:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: VPN problems so ?  just RDP into your wife's system and then VPN in from there g On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 12:17 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: ROFL!!! :) Nahh... she doesn't mind me using it, but it's

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
Smith -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 1:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: VPN problems Well, while that would work at home, it doesn't help me on the road. :D I suppose I could SSH into my linux

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
are on. Ralph Smith -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 1:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: VPN problems Well, while that would work at home, it doesn't help me on the road. :D I suppose I could

RE: VPN problems

2011-02-03 Thread John Aldrich
virtual network connection' Sunbelt may have fixed this problem by now - not sure, and don't know what version of VIPRE you are on. Ralph Smith -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 1:08 PM To: NT System Admin

RE: OT: Did LinkedIn change?

2011-01-26 Thread John Aldrich
I, too, am open to new connections, in case anyone wants to connect with me. :-) I can be reached here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jmaldrich From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 9:49 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Did LinkedIn

RE: Way OT - Anyone here had Lasik? How has it impacted your daily work (looking at screens, keyboards, etc)

2011-01-24 Thread John Aldrich
Nope, not here. However, my wife's grandmother had it done and she loves it. -Original Message- From: Jim Holmgren [mailto:jholmg...@xlhealth.com] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 3:40 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Way OT - Anyone here had Lasik? How has it impacted your

RE: free PDF printer

2011-01-21 Thread John Aldrich
:02 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: ROFL! :-) Ok... you got me. :-) That's a good one at my expense. :-) From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 4:29 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: free PDF printer I'm not sure why you

Re: USB to Serial interface

2011-01-21 Thread John Aldrich
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RE: free PDF printer

2011-01-20 Thread John Aldrich
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 7:04 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Well my *thought* was, I'd try the first thing I could find on download.com that had the highest rating and if that didn't work, I'd use whatever the consensus of opinion on the list was. Sorry for bothering YOU

RE: free PDF printer

2011-01-20 Thread John Aldrich
...   On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 3:16 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: In my defense, 1) I did recall PrimoPDF and asked if that was still a good one. 2) I never told anyone to go pound sand as someone on this list accused me of doing. I *did* suggest we stop beating a dead horse

RE: free PDF printer

2011-01-19 Thread John Aldrich
, Jan 18, 2011 at 4:52 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Thanks everyone. When/if I need something I now have your opinions. :-) -Original Message- From: Alex Eckelberry [mailto:al...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 4:21 PM To: NT System Admin

RE: free PDF printer

2011-01-19 Thread John Aldrich
' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 4:52 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: free PDF printer I'd already installed the other one

RE: free PDF printer

2011-01-19 Thread John Aldrich
IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: free PDF printer Yep. As I

RE: free PDF printer

2011-01-19 Thread John Aldrich
System Admin Issues Subject: Re: free PDF printer On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 10:04 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Well my *thought* was, I'd try the first thing I could find on download.com that had the highest rating and if that didn't work, I'd use whatever the consensus

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