Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:53:56 -0400 From: jennandanica <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [LIB] Libretto #638
*waves* I have a U105 and I love it. Have had it for roughly a year now. On 3/18/07, Libretto <[email protected]> wrote: > > This digest contains the following messages: > > 1. Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > 2. [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > 3. Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > 4. [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > 5. Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > 6. Windows 98: Unofficial patches & upgrades here > 7. [LIB] Re: History of list server problems - Was: [LIB] 95 98 or ME on a > 8. 110 and stuff for sale > 9. How many people have a U100 or U105? > 10. Re: [LIB] Batteryrefill.com - Anyone try them? > > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:15:20 +0000 > From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > David Chien wrote: > > >Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:33:33 -0800 (PST) > >From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > > > > > > >>1) My 'new' 70CT seems to have a dead CMOS battery? (CMOS > F1 error on > >>switch on). > >> > >>If these batteries are rechargeable how long should it take to get back > >>up to speed? > >> > >> > > > > overnight at the extreme. > > > Oh, ok ta ;-( > > > Otherwise, it's just too old and dead. > > > > > I know what the old bit feels like! > > > get a replacement from any authorized toshiba repair center or parts > dealer. > >eg impactcomputers.com > > > > > I believe they are in the States but think I've found what looks like a > reasonable supplier in the UK (£9.99 + p&p) ? > > > > > > >>2) I used to have my 50CT in WiFi but I think I've lent out the WiFi > >>card I used to use (A Netgear MA401). ;-( > >> > >>Would some kind soul remind me what cards are also suitable please and > >>ideally support WPA (don't think the MA401 does). > >> > >> > > > > A search through the libretto mailing list will do if nobody knows off > hand - > > > > > I've searched through the nearly 10,000 messages I have in this Libretto > folder (the first thing I did actually) and haven't found anything > specific as yet. I'll look again though ... > > >I recall some problem with it not having cardbus slots and many cards not > >runniing well on the older 16-bit L50 slots. > > > > > That's my understanding also. It also seems there is a physical > 'interlock' re the 'L' shape of the side / end of the card, not allowing > many (inappropriate presumably) cards to be inserted at all. > > Finding the right card was what I hoped would be easy via a kind soul > here (the next step would be seeing if I could still actually get hold > of one .. eBay etc). If it works (worked) for you then it's gotta be > good enough for me. ;-) > > All the best and thanks for your time and reply David. > > T i m > > > > -------------------- 2 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:35:23 +0200 > From: "Meir Oktan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > > Hi Tim, > I used the Microsoft MN-520 wireless pc card with the 50CT and it worked > well, > Meir. > > -----Original Message----- > From: T i m [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 1:19 AM > To: Libretto > Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:15:20 +0000 > From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > David Chien wrote: > > >Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:33:33 -0800 (PST) > >From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > > > > > > >>1) My 'new' 70CT seems to have a dead CMOS battery? (CMOS > F1 error > >>on switch on). > >> > >>If these batteries are rechargeable how long should it take to get > >>back up to speed? > >> > >> > > > > overnight at the extreme. > > > Oh, ok ta ;-( > > > Otherwise, it's just too old and dead. > > > > > I know what the old bit feels like! > > > get a replacement from any authorized toshiba repair center or parts > dealer. > >eg impactcomputers.com > > > > > I believe they are in the States but think I've found what looks like a > reasonable supplier in the UK (£9.99 + p&p) ? > > > > > > >>2) I used to have my 50CT in WiFi but I think I've lent out the WiFi > >>card I used to use (A Netgear MA401). ;-( > >> > >>Would some kind soul remind me what cards are also suitable please and > >>ideally support WPA (don't think the MA401 does). > >> > >> > > > > A search through the libretto mailing list will do if nobody knows > > off hand - > > > > > I've searched through the nearly 10,000 messages I have in this Libretto > folder (the first thing I did actually) and haven't found anything specific > as yet. I'll look again though ... > > >I recall some problem with it not having cardbus slots and many cards > >not runniing well on the older 16-bit L50 slots. > > > > > That's my understanding also. It also seems there is a physical > 'interlock' re the 'L' shape of the side / end of the card, not allowing > many (inappropriate presumably) cards to be inserted at all. > > Finding the right card was what I hoped would be easy via a kind soul here > (the next step would be seeing if I could still actually get hold of one ... > eBay etc). If it works (worked) for you then it's gotta be good enough for > me. ;-) > > All the best and thanks for your time and reply David. > > T i m > > > > -------------------- 3 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:23:50 +0000 > From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > Meir Oktan wrote: > > >Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:35:23 +0200 > >From: "Meir Oktan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > > > > >Hi Tim, > >I used the Microsoft MN-520 wireless pc card with the 50CT and it worked > well, > > > > > Hi Meir and thanks for the reply. > > Can you remember if you ever used it with WPA security please? > > All the best . .. > > T i m > > > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:26:02 +0200 > From: "Meir Oktan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > > Ho Sorry, > I forgot about it - I think its has only WEP, > Meir. > > -----Original Message----- > From: T i m [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 10:25 AM > To: Libretto > Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:23:50 +0000 > From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > Meir Oktan wrote: > > >Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:35:23 +0200 > >From: "Meir Oktan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > > > > >Hi Tim, > >I used the Microsoft MN-520 wireless pc card with the 50CT and it > >worked well, > > > > > Hi Meir and thanks for the reply. > > Can you remember if you ever used it with WPA security please? > > All the best . .. > > T i m > > > > -------------------- 5 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:15:41 -0800 (PST) > From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions. > > from the archives: > I've used an Orinoco wireless NIC in an L50 which is virtually identical > to > the L70 under Win95 and it has worked fine ... > > I use a Compaq WL-110 that works very well in my overclocked to 100 MHz > L50 > with Win95B. It has been my web radio player this winter, laying on top of > the > microwave in the kitchen (!), with a pair of 5W speakers. Works ok and > never > overheats, I have forgotten to turn it off at night and it has been > streaming > for a couple of days at a time. I am running RAIN, a cpu idle program, > that is > very neccesary to keep the temp down and the Libby is laying on a metal > case > that helps dissipate the heat. > > What OS are you using? Only Win2000/XP or a *nix variant have their own > idle > loops, W95/98/Me really need RAIN or something similar. > > Oh yes, something else: There are 3.3V and 5V cards, and 16 and 32 bit > cards. > The L50 handles only 5V 16 bits. You may come across 3.3V 16 bit cards, > they > will not work. I first bought a D-link DWL-650 wifi card that did not > work, as > it is a 3.3V 16 bit beast. Manufaturers don't always write specs clearly > enough. > > > I've been using a Cisco AiroNet 350 Card with great success. > > 've had success with the Cabletron/Enterasys/Lucent/Orinoco/Skylan cards > (all those cards, at least as of about a year ago, are identical and made > by the same company and have just been rebadged). Look for the ones with > Lucent chips on them, will run off 5V 16bit (non-Cardbus) slots and which > look a bit like http://www.enterasys.com/roamabout/indoor/CSIBD-AA.jpg(ie.. > NOT the ones that have the Dlink 'fishtail' antenna or the Sony flip-up > antenna or whatever, I'm pretty sure those 2 at least are NOT Lucent > chips). I've used both the Ornioco and Cabletron/Enterasys cards in a L50 > with Win95OSR2 as well as a L100 with Win98SE. > > > > adorable toshiba libretto > The latest news and information for the Toshiba Libretto owner. > http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate > in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. > http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367 > > > > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:52:11 -0800 (PST) > From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Windows 98: Unofficial patches & upgrades here > > http://www.mdgx.com/web.htm#98SE > > Lots of stuff for the Windows 98 user. I haven't tried or tested any of > these, > but it looks interesting. > > Some of the items worth looking at are: > 1) Updated Universal USB device driver - lets you plug & play flash > drives, > etc. under 98 w/o individual driver installation. > 2) http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=78592 > 48bit LBA 137GB barrier limit driver update > Supposidly lets you access more than 137GB under Win98... > 3) Autopatcher XP-like all-in-one system update > http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=80800 > > > adorable toshiba libretto > The latest news and information for the Toshiba Libretto owner. > http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and > hotel bargains. > http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 > > > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:55:38 +0000 > From: "Matthew Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [LIB] Re: History of list server problems - Was: [LIB] 95 98 or > ME on a > > Libretto list info: > List archive 1: http://www.technoir.org/cgi-bin/libretto.cgi > List archive 2: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > To unsubscribe: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg16212.html > > Huh... I never got your post (below) T i m ... I just found it in the > archives. You may be onto something there. > > Matt > > > > > Re: History of list server problems - Was: [LIB] 95 98 or ME on a > T i m > Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:40:49 -0800 > > Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:39:36 +0000 > From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: History of list server problems - Was: [LIB] 95 98 or ME on a > 70CT please? > > Matthew Hanson wrote: > > <snip> > > But with the number of posts to the list per day/week having dropped to an > all time low at this point, maybe it's just not worth it. > > Hi Matthew, > > I wonder if the traffic may also be dropping because of said 'problems'? > > I know I have two Libbys sitting here 'unresolved' awaiting replies from > the > group? > > Not complaining or pointing fingers ... ;-) (I'm a list admin on a few > Yahoo > groups so can see both sides etc). > > All the best .. > > T i m > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office > Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > > > > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:51:35 -0000 > From: "Pete Phillipps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: 110 and stuff for sale > > Hi Everyone, > > I have upgraded to a more modern laptop and and saddly selling off > my Libretto. After about 8 years of using one I have finally reached the > point where it just doesn't have the power to cope with modern OS and > software :-( > > It is a Libretto 110CT, a P233 with 64MB of RAM, fited with a 6GB > hard drive. I also have the floppy disc drive, two enhanced port > replicators, the genuine Toshiba leather case, some spare thumb covers. > The > small battery works fine, lasts about 1.5 hours, but the large capacity > battery won't hold a charge anymore. The PCMCIA cover for the Libretto is > missing, as are the covers for one of the EPR. > > The CMOS battery needs replacing, as it often boots with a 'Bad > CMOS > checksum' error but works fine if you ignore the error. > > There's no OS, but a copy of Windows 98 will be included - unless > your name is Bill Gates :-) I'll also include a CD will all the various > Libretto drivers/utilies and stuff that I've accumulated over the years. > > > I'm looking for about £125, though will consider offers. Postage is > likely to between £5-10 for recorded delivery, more if you want special > delivery (though next is not possible as I live in the wilds of Scotland > and > the post office don't offer that sort of service here). Will ship overseas > if necessary but expect postage to be a lot more. > > Feel free to ask any other questions. > > If no-one buys it here I'll stick it on Ebay. > > Pete > > "Many [wargame] battles have been fought and won by soldiers nourished on > beer" - Frederick the Great, 1777 Download VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES > (Britain's > Premier ASL Journal) free from http://www.vftt.co.uk Get the latest news > about HEROES(ASL in Blackpool) at http://www.vftt.co.uk/heroesdetails.asp > Get the latest news about INTENSIVE FIRE (Britain's biggest ASL > tournament) > at http://www.vftt.co.uk/ifdetails.asp > Get the latest UK ASL Tournament news at http://www.asltourneys.co.uk > Support the best at http://www.manutd.com/ > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.11/721 - Release Date: > 13/03/2007 > 16:51 > > > > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:54:03 +0000 > From: "Matthew Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: How many people have a U100 or U105? > > Libretto list info: > List archive 1: http://www.technoir.org/cgi-bin/libretto.cgi > List archive 2: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > To unsubscribe: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg16212.html > > Well... it sure doesn't look like there's going to be enough of these > little > guys sold in the US to merit a drop of price on used ones as time goes by.. > And I sure don't see much discussion about there on the list. I checked > last year, and found them available new for around $1200. But now I see > very few being sold online at all, and at no prices any better than last > year. > > I'd be curious to hear how many people currently reading the list (and > able > to get messages posted [EMAIL PROTECTED]) have purchased either of these > Libbys? > > Matt > > _________________________________________________________________ > Interest Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate > new payment > > http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-18466&moid=7581 > > > > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:45:12 +0000 > From: "Matthew Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] Batteryrefill.com - Anyone try them? > > Libretto list info: > List archive 1: http://www.technoir.org/cgi-bin/libretto.cgi > List archive 2: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > To unsubscribe: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg16212.html > > Well my 2nd 100/110 battery pack just suddenly died as the other did a few > months back. I found the URL David had posted for Batteryrefill.com(below) > and see they're now offering 2400mah Lib battery packs they've already > rebuilt on sale for $59. I might just go ahead and order one. I I > haven't > read any other subsequent posts on this company... so I guess I'll be the > lab guinea pig. Here I am looking my best: > > > http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/40/Rene2.jpg/300px-Rene2..jpg > > Matt ;-P > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Batteryrefill.com - Anyone try them? > > http://www.batteryrefill.com/laptops/toshiba/PA2503U.phtml > > Supposidly, they can drop in even higher capacity cells that what the > original > cells had, and at $60, I'm thinking of trying them out to get super-long > battery life off my L110 (they've got refill service for the L50-L110, and > can > probably refill anything else you send them). > > Anyone try them? > > This would be a convenient service for many who want to 'refresh' their > dying/dead battery packs and get longer battery life in the process. > > adorable toshiba libretto > The latest news and information for the Toshiba Libretto owner. > http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ > > _________________________________________________________________ > Mortgage refinance is hot 1) Rates near 30-yr lows 2) Good credit get > intro-rate 4.625%* > > https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=100000035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2a5f&s=4056&p=5117&disc=y&vers=743 > > > > >
