Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
apple's about a 30bil company. they shipping 100 bil a day on fedex next day? that is the ultimat just in time mfg and delivery, and an extremely inefficient method of mfgr. At 09:27 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote: Well two tip offs should have made everyone realize this was another tom-attacks-ms-no-reason-needed email. It was from Tom and he was citing the roughly drafted blog. Some folks on the List had expressed a desire for Zunes. When I read that retailers were overstocked and prices were as low as $80 I thought they would appreciate the news. I guess not. Why do WFBs have such vast inferiority complexes? Apple makes daily deliveries of iPods/iPhones to retailers. They often sell out early. Hence shipped and sold are virtually the same number. * ** 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/ ** *
[CGUYS] MP3 Player for the Visually Handicapped?
The newest ipods have talking menus and will even speak the song title. Also, if you go to rockbox.org you could get a player which you could put their software on and it would speak quite a bit of useful information. Hope this helps. on Monday 12/15/2008 computerg...@att.net(computerg...@att.net) wrote Hello all. I would like to buy a MP3 Player for an elderly person with Macular Degeneration so she can enjoy Old Radio shows. It does not have to be portable, but portable is ok. Need simple controls that don't need a screen. The Ipod appears not to be the solution. Thanks for any replys. -Bill. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
correction 100 mil a day. At 10:05 AM 12/16/2008, you wrote: apple's about a 30bil company. they shipping 100 bil a day on fedex next day? that is the ultimat just in time mfg and delivery, and an extremely inefficient method of mfgr. At 09:27 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote: Well two tip offs should have made everyone realize this was another tom-attacks-ms-no-reason-needed email. It was from Tom and he was citing the roughly drafted blog. Some folks on the List had expressed a desire for Zunes. When I read that retailers were overstocked and prices were as low as $80 I thought they would appreciate the news. I guess not. Why do WFBs have such vast inferiority complexes? Apple makes daily deliveries of iPods/iPhones to retailers. They often sell out early. Hence shipped and sold are virtually the same number. * ** 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] Good Time to Buy Zunes
Now I see my mistake, I forgot to apply the super secret sauce of double standard. Silly me. MS/shipped = misleading bad guys Apple/shipped + secret sauce = bright and shiny You forgot to mention what a sound business plan it is for near-bankrupt retailers to stock and display large quantities of unsellable Zunes at Christmas time. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Copying a tree of folders without the files enclosed in those folders
Is there a process for copying a tree of folders without copying the files that are in those folders? I have a 2008 folder containing a large tree of folders with 2008 data in various categories. I want to create a 2009 folder (easily done), and then copy the folder tree, without data files, from the 2008 folder to the 2009 folder. Yes, I can copy everything (wasteful), but then the process of deleting all of the data files from the destination tree is a tedious one (unless, perhaps, there is an automated process for doing that, but only as a last resort). Many thanks for any help. Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
Descent summary; http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/zune-vs-ipod-the-final-word-on-who -should-get-your-money-215107.php ...tom, whatzit gonna take4u2getaZune?? -Original Message- From: Tom Piwowar [mailto:t...@tjpa.com] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:28 PM Subject: Re: Good Time to Buy Zunes Well two tip offs should have made everyone realize this was another tom-attacks-ms-no-reason-needed email. It was from Tom and he was citing the roughly drafted blog. Some folks on the List had expressed a desire for Zunes. When I read that retailers were overstocked and prices were as low as $80 I thought they would appreciate the news. I guess not. Why do WFBs have such vast inferiority complexes? Apple makes daily deliveries of iPods/iPhones to retailers. They often sell out early. Hence shipped and sold are virtually the same number. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
Descent summary but more recent 2008; http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3204p=10 ...tom, howzURzune?? -Original Message- From: Tom Piwowar [mailto:t...@tjpa.com] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:28 PM Subject: Re: Good Time to Buy Zunes Well two tip offs should have made everyone realize this was another tom-attacks-ms-no-reason-needed email. It was from Tom and he was citing the roughly drafted blog. Some folks on the List had expressed a desire for Zunes. When I read that retailers were overstocked and prices were as low as $80 I thought they would appreciate the news. I guess not. Why do WFBs have such vast inferiority complexes? Apple makes daily deliveries of iPods/iPhones to retailers. They often sell out early. Hence shipped and sold are virtually the same number. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Copying a tree of folders without the files enclosed in those folders
You can try xcopy. I don't know how to do it with robocopy. Using the /L option is good for previewing what might happen. Incomplete information on xcopy follows: XCOPY ... Syntax XCOPY /source/ [/destination/] [/options/] ... /E Copy folders and subfolders, including Empty folders. May be used to modify /T. ... /L List only - Display files that would be copied. ... ///T Create folder structure, but do not copy files. Do not include empty folders or subfolders. /T /E will include empty folders and subfolders. ... Fred Holmes wrote: Is there a process for copying a tree of folders without copying the files that are in those folders? I have a 2008 folder containing a large tree of folders with 2008 data in various categories. I want to create a 2009 folder (easily done), and then copy the folder tree, without data files, from the 2008 folder to the 2009 folder. Yes, I can copy everything (wasteful), but then the process of deleting all of the data files from the destination tree is a tedious one (unless, perhaps, there is an automated process for doing that, but only as a last resort). Many thanks for any help. Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Copying a tree of folders without the files enclosed in those folders
Depending on the amount of data, you could create a zip archive of the tree, whack the files within the archive, then explode into the new location. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 2:36 PM, Andy Gallant a...@agallant.com wrote: You can try xcopy. I don't know how to do it with robocopy. Using the /L option is good for previewing what might happen. Incomplete information on xcopy follows: XCOPY ... Fred Holmes wrote: Is there a process for copying a tree of folders without copying the files that are in those folders? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:36 AM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote: Now I see my mistake, I forgot to apply the super secret sauce of double standard. Silly me. MS/shipped = misleading bad guys Apple/shipped + secret sauce = bright and shiny You really should stay off the sauce when you post. :-) I love my iPod but would tolerate a Zune for the FM radio for gym use. An integrated FM Radio is the biggest thing missing from a near perfect piece of technology. -- 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] Copying a tree of folders without the files enclosed in those folders
Works like a charm. Many thanks! Fred Holmes At 02:36 PM 12/16/2008, Andy Gallant wrote: You can try xcopy. I don't know how to do it with robocopy. Using the /L option is good for previewing what might happen. Incomplete information on xcopy follows: XCOPY Syntax XCOPY /source/ [/destination/] [/options/] /E Copy folders and subfolders, including Empty folders. May be used to modify /T. /L List only - Display files that would be copied. ///T Create folder structure, but do not copy files. Do not include empty folders or subfolders. /T /E will include empty folders and subfolders. Fred Holmes wrote: Is there a process for copying a tree of folders without copying the files that are in those folders? I have a 2008 folder containing a large tree of folders with 2008 data in various categories. I want to create a 2009 folder (easily done), and then copy the folder tree, without data files, from the 2008 folder to the 2009 folder. Yes, I can copy everything (wasteful), but then the process of deleting all of the data files from the destination tree is a tedious one (unless, perhaps, there is an automated process for doing that, but only as a last resort). Many thanks for any help. Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
Who? I've got five ipods...I think I touched a Zune once in a Fry's. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:55 PM, John Duncan Yoyo johnduncany...@gmail.comwrote: On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:36 AM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote: Now I see my mistake, I forgot to apply the super secret sauce of double standard. Silly me. MS/shipped = misleading bad guys Apple/shipped + secret sauce = bright and shiny You really should stay off the sauce when you post. :-) I love my iPod but would tolerate a Zune for the FM radio for gym use. An integrated FM Radio is the biggest thing missing from a near perfect piece of technology. -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
What? The sauce is what makes things bearable... On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 2:24 PM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote: Who? I've got five ipods...I think I touched a Zune once in a Fry's. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:55 PM, John Duncan Yoyo johnduncany...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:36 AM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote: Now I see my mistake, I forgot to apply the super secret sauce of double standard. Silly me. MS/shipped = misleading bad guys Apple/shipped + secret sauce = bright and shiny You really should stay off the sauce when you post. :-) I love my iPod but would tolerate a Zune for the FM radio for gym use. An integrated FM Radio is the biggest thing missing from a near perfect piece of technology. -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
why you got five? so you got one that works?? At 04:24 PM 12/16/2008, you wrote: Who? I've got five ipods...I think I touched a Zune once in a Fry's. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
Two nanos, 3g ipod, 4thg ipod video and got a touch about 2 months ago. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 3:05 PM, gerald ger...@slawecki.com wrote: why you got five? so you got one that works?? At 04:24 PM 12/16/2008, you wrote: Who? I've got five ipods...I think I touched a Zune once in a Fry's. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
That's a two year old review comparing the now Classic iPod with essentially the same Zune of today. The points in favor of a iPod still hold for the touch screen version, aside from the issues over screen size (iPod wins) and scroll wheel (now moot). Also, I believe that the Zune can be used with the Mac via Songbird. Descent summary; http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/zune-vs-ipod-the-final-word-on-who -should-get-your-money-215107.php ...tom, whatzit gonna take4u2getaZune?? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes
Now I see my mistake, I forgot to apply the super secret sauce of double standard. Silly me. You can't see the difference between a company that ships a product and sells it the next day and one that ships products for long-term storage in distributor's warehouses? And you probably buy your vegetables at Safeway too. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MP3 Player for the Visually Handicapped?
As a person who works with individuals with disabilities, I feel that I should weigh in on this. It is important to find out works for the person. Different things work for different people. So as far as a portable MP3 player goes, I'd recommend taking her to a store where she could try different types of them. That way she could tell you what controls she likes and which one she dislikes. If she has a computer she can access the MP3 files through something like Media Player (for windows) or iTunes (for Windows or Mac). What is important if she is using a computer to use the Accessibility Options (in Windows control panel) or the Universal Access (in Mac's System Preferences) both of these can be used to change the size and contrast of the items on the screen. Mac also has a built in screen reader. (I have not used it, so I don't know how good it is.) Windows does not have built in screen reader, however two very good third party screen readers are out there for Windows machines (JAWS and Window-Eyes). They are both rather expensive. I have a client who is blind and accesses a computer using JAWS. He often goes to an Old Time Radio site and listens via his Windows Media Player. I realize this is more of a general answer, but as I stated earlier different things work for different people. If I can be of any help, feel free to contact me off list. Steve computerg...@att.net wrote: Hello all. I would like to buy a MP3 Player for an elderly person with Macular Degeneration so she can enjoy Old Radio shows. It does not have to be portable, but portable is ok. Need simple controls that don't need a screen. The Ipod appears not to be the solution. Thanks for any replys. -Bill. * ** 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/ ** *
