Re: [CGUYS] Your removal from the COMPUTERGUYS-L list
Gmail is free and has a great spam filter. For things like this list it is perfect. You can keep your own archive and it threads conversations fairly well- as long as the titles don't get changed. On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 1:08 AM, D Freye [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get 20 to 60 real E-mails a day and no spam. I have one address for giving to companys and one for real mail. Fastmail takes care of the spam filters. Very good for $20 a year. On Wed, 21 May 2008 22:57:19 -0400, Jeff Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Unfortunately, spammers are causing perfectly rational companies to lose their minds when it comes to blocking spam. Caution is out the door and down the road. I could shift things over to my gmail account, but that gets over 5,000 spam/month. I don't even bother going through the spam folder checking for ham. I'll say what I've said before: email is no longer a reliable form of communication. If every company published a SPF record and checked incoming mail against published SPF records, spam wouldn't be the problem that it is. Sadly, not enough do this to make a significant difference. Be at Peace. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MS Entourage 2004 problem - Apple iMac
I have run the Entourage Database Utility and repaired file permissions and ran Disk Warrior and all Apple and Microsoft Software updates have been installed. What parts of the Entourage Database Utility did you run? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Fwd: Today's NYT: Open-Source File Format Is to Be a Part of Microsoft Office
At 9:41 AM -0400 5/22/08, Fred Holmes wrote: In today's New York Times ... Open-Source File Format Is to Be a Part of Microsoft Office By KEVIN J. O'BRIEN Under pressure from European regulators and others, Microsoft is to say it will give customers the ability to use documents in Open Document Format -- the main rival to the Microsoft Word format. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/22/technology/22format.html?themc=th It would not surprise me if Microsoft extended and enhanced this standard into a new, Microsoft-exclusive standard, just like they tried to do with Internet Explorer's handling of HTML. -- Roger Lovettsville, VA * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FW: Your removal from the COMPUTERGUYS-L list
On May 22, 2008, at 9:53 AM, Tom Piwowar wrote: I used to be buried in spam because I get all the misdirected mail sent to my company's domain. I now route all of that to GMail and it passes the ham on to me. Now I only get a couple of spams a day. So I would say that GMail is especially good at spam filtering. Does anyone have experience with Postini (now owned by Google)? I have the Postini service and it appears to work quite well. A bit of crap gets through on occasion, but I'd guess it to be no more than one item per week, if even that. This kind of stuff is hard to evaluate because everyone has differing browsing habits, and some folks are just a lot more cautious than others about who they provide information to that can result in getting spammed. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Adobe Reader/ Firefox conflict?
I'm on a Mac running Firefox and also had trouble viewing a couple pdfs in the browser yesterday. I can't remember the last time I tried it, I generally download pdfs and view with Preview. But it could be something to do with the pdf. My Firefox viewer, which is the one Tony recommends, is working fine on most pdfs. Also, I Googled pdf test and tried the first one on the list and it worked for that. Jordan Richard P. wrote: In the last week, I've been unable to open any PDF's through Firefox. At first I thought it might have something to do with Adobe Reader 8, so I went back to Version 7, which changed nothing. PDF's open immediately in Internet Explorer in either version of Reader. When I try to open a PDF in Firefox, it just hangs on waiting for server and gets stuck in a loop with a flashing cursor. The only way out of it is to go back one page or close Firefox. It makes me wonder if it has anything to do with the recent Service Pack 3 installation. Anybody else having this issue and are there any suggestions? Win XP SP3 Firefox 2.0.0.14 Adobe Reader 7.x and 8.x Thanks in advance, Richard P * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FW: Your removal from the COMPUTERGUYS-L list
At 09:53 AM 5/22/2008, Tom Piwowar wrote: Does anyone have experience with Postini (now owned by Google)? his.com provides it -- at no additional charge with its ISP services. The Postini web interface is slow and klunky, and there is a size limit on the whitelist that I exceeded a long time ago. So every time I need to whitelist another address, I have to figure out what to prune from the existing whitelist. I don't know what the limit is, number of entries or size of the total list of whitelisted addresses. I only know that I get an error message when I add an address that causes overflow. Can't even get a larger whitelist by paying for it. Also, one can only whitelist by sender (or recipient, i.e., a named list). There are no other criteria for prior approval of a message. Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Adobe Reader/ Firefox conflict?
Although I haven't experienced your problem, I have found firefox to be problematic on various machines. Particularly in older installations or older computers. It just loses functions. Often re installation doesn't help. db Jordan wrote: I'm on a Mac running Firefox and also had trouble viewing a couple pdfs in the browser yesterday. I can't remember the last time I tried it, I generally download pdfs and view with Preview. But it could be something to do with the pdf. My Firefox viewer, which is the one Tony recommends, is working fine on most pdfs. Also, I Googled pdf test and tried the first one on the list and it worked for that. Jordan Richard P. wrote: In the last week, I've been unable to open any PDF's through Firefox. At first I thought it might have something to do with Adobe Reader 8, so I went back to Version 7, which changed nothing. PDF's open immediately in Internet Explorer in either version of Reader. When I try to open a PDF in Firefox, it just hangs on waiting for server and gets stuck in a loop with a flashing cursor. The only way out of it is to go back one page or close Firefox. It makes me wonder if it has anything to do with the recent Service Pack 3 installation. Anybody else having this issue and are there any suggestions? Win XP SP3 Firefox 2.0.0.14 Adobe Reader 7.x and 8.x Thanks in advance, Richard P * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
At 10:05 AM 5/22/2008, Tom Piwowar wrote: If I take a gourmet pie and cut in into three slices. I give you one slice and a big bag of Hohos. I keep the other two slices for myself. Are you happy? Yes this is an IQ test. I am not happy. I will get fatter! Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
These sales numbers are always somewhat skewed by what they include and what they leave out. In this case, the numbers don't include online sales. Both Apple and Dell make many sales from their web sites. That said, this is still a huge change in sales and accurately reflects Apple gaining market share, and gaining rapidly. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- 66 percent is a big number. How to explain? If I take a gourmet pie and cut in into three slices. I give you one slice and a big bag of Hohos. I keep the other two slices for myself. Are you happy? Yes this is an IQ test. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
Depends... what's a gourmet pie? That almost sounds like something made with sweatbreads. If that's the case, then you can keep all the gourmet pie for yourself. :-) Mind you, I normally like to avoid these which is better - mac or PC wars. Each system has its own good points and not so good points. Market share can be a good indicator but it, like most data, can easily be misconstrued if you don't look at what's really behind it (to think I'm finally using my degree in marketing!) :-) Check this out from Slashdot.org: apple.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/05/20/0146218from=rss ...Fortune picked up this report and pointed out (apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/05/19/report-apples-market-share-of- pcs-over-1000-hits-66/? or tinyurl.com/6d7a4g) the somewhat obvious fact that the $1,000 PC segment is Apple's by default, since Dell, HP, and Lenovo sell the bulk of their machines in the $500-$750 range, and Apple has only one model selling for less than $1,000. As the analyst said, It doesn't hurt Apple that once you're in its store, you can't buy any computer with a screen for less than a grand. If you don't give people a choice people will spend more. (The last 2 lines were cobbled together from the Slashdot.org story and the Fortune story) Larry -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Piwowar Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 7:06 AM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6 Or, more likely, the Mac fanboys are going to have a hard time accepting that the Mac is still such a small part of the market it's inconsequential. 66 percent is a big number. How to explain? If I take a gourmet pie and cut in into three slices. I give you one slice and a big bag of Hohos. I keep the other two slices for myself. Are you happy? Yes this is an IQ test. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Adobe Reader/ Firefox conflict?
I'm running FF 2.0.0.14 on an XP desktop laptop and latest FF 2.x on a MBP. I've noticed issues with the gmail inbox the past week or 2. Instead of loading, it will churn for a few seconds until I close FF. I can load same pages in IE or Opera (or Safari on MBP) without incident. I loaded the FF 3 beta RC1 on the XP laptop and have not seen any gmail issues. Offered for what it's worth. YMMV Date: From: Subject: Re: Adobe Reader/ Firefox conflict? Although I haven't experienced your problem, I have found firefox to be problematic on various machines. Particularly in older installations or older computers. It just loses functions. Often re installation doesn't help. -- -- In all large corporations, there is a pervasive fear that someone, somewhere is having fun with a computer on company time. Networks help alleviate that fear. - John C. Dvorak * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Adobe Reader/ Firefox conflict?
I use Firefox for almost everything, except my favorite weather source Wunderground, which I view on Camino, and as I mentioned, I almost never open a pdf in Firefox. The only problem I routinely have with Firefox that bothers me is that YouTube type video players disappear from the window. Interestingly, if I scroll up or down so that the YouTube player is at the edge of the window, it reappears. By the way, Safari does pdfs quite well. Jordan db wrote: Although I haven't experienced your problem, I have found firefox to be problematic on various machines. Particularly in older installations or older computers. It just loses functions. Often re installation doesn't help. db Jordan wrote: I'm on a Mac running Firefox and also had trouble viewing a couple pdfs in the browser yesterday. I can't remember the last time I tried it, I generally download pdfs and view with Preview. But it could be something to do with the pdf. My Firefox viewer, which is the one Tony recommends, is working fine on most pdfs. Also, I Googled pdf test and tried the first one on the list and it worked for that. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Help!
Every time I start the computer (Dell running XP), the computer freezes as soon as any activity begins (even opening a folder). Then, I have to restart manually and begin again. I restored to the settings of a few days ago, which didn't help. I'm in safe mode now, and everything seems to be okay (disc is working, etc.). Is there something besides the disc I should check when in safe mode? Thanks, Jeff * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
the somewhat obvious fact that the $1,000 PC segment is Apple's by default, since Dell, HP, and Lenovo sell the bulk of their machines in the $500-$750 range, and Apple has only one model selling for less than $1,000. That is why you were also given the bag of Hohos. Those are under $1000 PCs. For the marketing guru -- With the eeePC at the low end and Apple at the high end: How quickly will the middle market ($500-$750) shrink? How profitable will it be? Will PC makers migrate up or down? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images
Have you tried going to Google.com/images and typing in 12th-century sword in the search box? I did and came up with 36,700 images. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 10:42 AM, Constance Warner wrote: 12th-century sword Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
What about IBM? On May 22, 2008, at 10:49 AM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: Historically, PC makers have all (except Apple) migrated down to the low end of the market, squeezing the middle into oblivion, before going under themselves (or getting bought-out and subsumed by a larger competitor). Apple is the only remaining company that originated in or before the eighties. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- For the marketing guru -- With the eeePC at the low end and Apple at the high end: How quickly will the middle market ($500-$750) shrink? How profitable will it be? Will PC makers migrate up or down? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images
This might be slightly off-topic, but it is about computer graphics and websites. Does anyone know of any good sites where free or inexpensive images can be had? I know about iStockphoto.com, and have gotten photo images there in the past. But there have to be other sites out there with good stuff that's free or relatively cheap, and royalty-free. (Specifically, I need a photo of a 12th-century sword for a publicity piece for a friend who wrote a book about the Templars. BTW, the Templars didn't have any secret treasure-just a bunch of horses and some farmland to feed them and a few castles-and they're now all dead. But you knew that.) --Constance Warner * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
Ever heard of Hewlett Packard? On May 22, 2008, at 1:49 PM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: Historically, PC makers have all (except Apple) migrated down to the low end of the market, squeezing the middle into oblivion, before going under themselves (or getting bought-out and subsumed by a larger competitor). Apple is the only remaining company that originated in or before the eighties. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
IBM left the PC market (more than once). Sun has sold PCs, but never really got into the PC market very long - they were traditionally workstation and server focused. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- What about IBM? On May 22, 2008, at 10:49 AM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: Historically, PC makers have all (except Apple) migrated down to the low end of the market, squeezing the middle into oblivion, before going under themselves (or getting bought-out and subsumed by a larger competitor). Apple is the only remaining company that originated in or before the eighties. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
Ever seen a 1980's HP PC? HP did not sell PCs in the 80's. They were a company that bought companies to get into the market. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Ever heard of Hewlett Packard? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images
I did try Google Images for an image of a sword. The problem with Google is that the images you find there, from many websites, are almost certainly copyrighted. Hence my quest for websites that offer free or inexpensive photo images. You can get in BIG trouble if you use a copyrighted image that you don't own. I'm even careful with the copyright status of images I use for school projects that nobody except the instructor is ever going to see. For a publicity piece, which is what I want the sword image for, I'm going to be even more careful. --Constance Warner -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Miles Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:09 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images Have you tried going to Google.com/images and typing in 12th-century sword in the search box? I did and came up with 36,700 images. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 10:42 AM, Constance Warner wrote: 12th-century sword Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
They introduced their first PC in 1980. http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/abouthp/histnfacts/timeline/hist_80s.html On May 22, 2008, at 2:39 PM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: Ever seen a 1980's HP PC? HP did not sell PCs in the 80's. They were a company that bought companies to get into the market. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Ever heard of Hewlett Packard? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images
I agree, but if you find an image you like have you tried contacting the owner for permission to use it. All it takes is an email.. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 11:35 AM, Constance Warner wrote: I did try Google Images for an image of a sword. The problem with Google is that the images you find there, from many websites, are almost certainly copyrighted. Hence my quest for websites that offer free or inexpensive photo images. You can get in BIG trouble if you use a copyrighted image that you don't own. I'm even careful with the copyright status of images I use for school projects that nobody except the instructor is ever going to see. For a publicity piece, which is what I want the sword image for, I'm going to be even more careful. --Constance Warner -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Miles Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:09 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images Have you tried going to Google.com/images and typing in 12th-century sword in the search box? I did and came up with 36,700 images. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 10:42 AM, Constance Warner wrote: 12th-century sword Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
Oh yeah, I was going to say HP not making their own computers would come as a big surprise to an ex-girlfriend and her sister who both worked for HP in their Boise ID plant. And that was in the 80's. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 11:58 AM, Matthew Taylor wrote: They introduced their first PC in 1980. http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/abouthp/histnfacts/timeline/hist_80s.html On May 22, 2008, at 2:39 PM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: Ever seen a 1980's HP PC? HP did not sell PCs in the 80's. They were a company that bought companies to get into the market. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Ever heard of Hewlett Packard? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
Now you're nitpicking. So what if they quit for awhile. Isn't IBM where MS basically got it's start? Don't get me wrong. I'm one of those Apple fan boys. But still, there have been other companies around for quite awhile. When did Compaq get started? And is Radio Shack still making their own, just labeling them different? I don't know. I try and stay away from Radio Shack after looking for a cable splitter and the only one they had was over $12. I found one at Walmart for 98 cents. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 11:28 AM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: IBM left the PC market (more than once). Sun has sold PCs, but never really got into the PC market very long - they were traditionally workstation and server focused. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- What about IBM? On May 22, 2008, at 10:49 AM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: Historically, PC makers have all (except Apple) migrated down to the low end of the market, squeezing the middle into oblivion, before going under themselves (or getting bought-out and subsumed by a larger competitor). Apple is the only remaining company that originated in or before the eighties. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images
I need the image tonight--definitely not enough time to contact anyone to ask for it. (And the really good images are usually sold, unless you specifically find them on a free site.) -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Miles Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 3:01 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images I agree, but if you find an image you like have you tried contacting the owner for permission to use it. All it takes is an email.. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 11:35 AM, Constance Warner wrote: I did try Google Images for an image of a sword. The problem with Google is that the images you find there, from many websites, are almost certainly copyrighted. Hence my quest for websites that offer free or inexpensive photo images. You can get in BIG trouble if you use a copyrighted image that you don't own. I'm even careful with the copyright status of images I use for school projects that nobody except the instructor is ever going to see. For a publicity piece, which is what I want the sword image for, I'm going to be even more careful. --Constance Warner -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Miles Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:09 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Free or inexpensive images Have you tried going to Google.com/images and typing in 12th-century sword in the search box? I did and came up with 36,700 images. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 10:42 AM, Constance Warner wrote: 12th-century sword Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Help!
I would start by looking at Windows Task Manager while in a normal startup mode and see if anything is using too much CPU power. Also, are you getting any error codes when it freezes? Richard P. Every time I start the computer (Dell running XP), the computer freezes as soon as any activity begins (even opening a folder). Then, I have to restart manually and begin again. I restored to the settings of a few days ago, which didn't help. I'm in safe mode now, and everything seems to be okay (disc is working, etc.). Is there something besides the disc I should check when in safe mode? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Fool MLS: Make Safari look like IE on Windows?
Alvin Auerbach sez: For some reason, the real estate industry's MLS on the Web will work only on IE on Windows. Is there a way to fool MLS, and make Safari on a Mac look like IE on Windows? Thanks, Alvin - Go to Preferences. - Click to show the Advanced panel. - At bottom, check the Show Develop menu in menu bar option. - Close the panel and go to the new Develop menubar selection. Under that will be a place to select User Agent. Choose the IE version you wish to try and see if it works. -- Michael Lewis Off Balance Productions [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.offbalance.com * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] stock photos
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Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
They just happen to own Gateway I believe. (Asus) Stewart At 03:11 PM 5/22/2008, you wrote: In the market, there's primarily HP, Dell, Apple and the rest. I'm intentionally dropping Asus into that market because most people (outside of geeks) don't know who they are. Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Fool MLS: Make Safari look like IE on Windows?
Thanks Michael, I will not be able to try using this for a while (although I've set it up), as it's for when my GF uses my computer, and she will not be doing this for a while. I hope it works, and I can show her that she can use a Mac for her work! Alvin On May 22, 2008, at 5:35 PM, Michael Lewis wrote: Alvin Auerbach sez: For some reason, the real estate industry's MLS on the Web will work only on IE on Windows. Is there a way to fool MLS, and make Safari on a Mac look like IE on Windows? Thanks, Alvin - Go to Preferences. - Click to show the Advanced panel. - At bottom, check the Show Develop menu in menu bar option. - Close the panel and go to the new Develop menubar selection. Under that will be a place to select User Agent. Choose the IE version you wish to try and see if it works. -- Michael Lewis Off Balance Productions [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.offbalance.com * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OMG! Apple US Market Share for Premium PCs Hits 6
I think his point is that Apple is one of the few left that hasn't been bought or sold. Compaq moved to HP, IBM to lenova...etc. On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Jeff Miles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now you're nitpicking. So what if they quit for awhile. Isn't IBM where MS basically got it's start? Don't get me wrong. I'm one of those Apple fan boys. But still, there have been other companies around for quite awhile. When did Compaq get started? And is Radio Shack still making their own, just labeling them different? I don't know. I try and stay away from Radio Shack after looking for a cable splitter and the only one they had was over $12. I found one at Walmart for 98 cents. Jeff M On May 22, 2008, at 11:28 AM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: IBM left the PC market (more than once). Sun has sold PCs, but never really got into the PC market very long - they were traditionally workstation and server focused. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- What about IBM? On May 22, 2008, at 10:49 AM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civ) wrote: Historically, PC makers have all (except Apple) migrated down to the low end of the market, squeezing the middle into oblivion, before going under themselves (or getting bought-out and subsumed by a larger competitor). Apple is the only remaining company that originated in or before the eighties. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Don't be humble... you're not that great. Golda Meir * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FW: Your removal from the COMPUTERGUYS-L list
There are a number of wizards you can use, but I just asked my ISP to publish it for me, since they handle our DNS as well. http://www.openspf.org/ http://old.openspf.org/wizard.html http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/safety/content/technologies/senderid/wizard/ -Original Message- What are the details on publishing a SPF record? Got any good links? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FW: Your removal from the COMPUTERGUYS-L list
-Original Message- I used to be buried in spam because I get all the misdirected mail sent to my company's domain. I now route all of that to GMail and it passes the ham on to me. Now I only get a couple of spams a day. So I would say that GMail is especially good at spam filtering. Yes, but without a good mechanism to report false positives, the best spam filter in the world isn't very good. The only way to do this on Gmail is to plow through the Spam folder. I get hundreds of spam every day at my gmail.com address. It's better when you have periodic reports that you can check, rather than check the messages themselves. For instance, I use XWall at my job (http://www.xwall.net/), which has a partner product called ESATInformer, which generates spam reports that are emailed to the recipients. You can see a screenshot here: http://www.esatinformer.com/Details/esat%20user%20report%20july31.htm Each spam is weighted by the number of filters that catch it, that's the number at the far left. I don't even bother with anything over 3 filters. It takes me only seconds to scan a report. I click on the 'R' icon, which generates a retrieve command, and the ham message is sent to me. Does anyone have experience with Postini (now owned by Google)? You do. That's what Google is using to filter for Gmail. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FW: Your removal from the COMPUTERGUYS-L list
I'm seeing today that I didn't get several messages. I was wondering what Constance was talking about, with the free images and all, until I realized I never got the original post. Grumble grumble Comcast grumble dipsticks mutter... -Original Message- I used to be buried in spam because I get all the misdirected mail sent to my company's domain. I now route all of that to GMail and it passes the ham on to me. Now I only get a couple of spams a day. So I would say that GMail is especially good at spam filtering. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Driver Agent?
While Driver Agent (http://driveragent.com), reports that drivers are outdated, in order to see what they recommend, you have to join for $30, so I can't compare. I was able to find one update for the display adapter but it looks like it addresses gaming issues which doesn't concern me at this time. In the meantime, everything is working properly so I'll pass on Driver Agent for now. Thanks for the advice. Richard P. John wrote: Has anyone used Driver Agent? I tried it and it reports that 7 drivers (21%), are not up to date. But when I go through the individual driver's property field to update them, they show that they are current. I don't know about Driver Agent. But going through the Properties to update a driver has never worked reliably. It doesn't mean anything if it doesn't find something newer. Google for the specific drivers, go to the manufacturer's web site, and compare those answers to what Driver Agent tells you. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
