Re: [CGUYS] Gubmint computer grab
Oh, do get real. In the 1930's, there was 25% unemployment [much higher in some places], starvation, ecological collapse, foreign wars on the horizon, large numbers of internally displaced people, native fascism, a growing U.S. communist party [partly supported by the Soviet Union], and an incipient class war. Working conditions in some places in this country [like my home state] were basically Early Industrial Revolution--and, if you examine the history, it really was as bad as you think. Things were going to hell very, very fast, and it took drastic action to drag the country back from the brink. Complete recovery took awhile, but the early measures did help. The New Deal saved the country from a lot worse situation than we have at present. In fact, FDR's most notable achievement may have been saving capitalism; to a lot of people at the time, communism and similar systems were looking pretty good, compared to the mess that they blamed, rightly or wrongly, on laissez-faire capitalism and Wall Street speculators. (And no cracks about communism is what we have now, please. As an amateur Kremlinologist with a special interest in the satellite countries--remember them?--I know the difference, and so do you.) I'm a little chagrined that I let myself get baited into joining the fray. I just have to believe that the statements about FDR ruining the economy are something in the matter of a joke, or at least an exaggeration. But in my home state, the scars of the Great Depression are still visible, so I don't think it's particularly funny. And as for worship: I don't care who worships what, really. I'm actually more concerned about exaggerations and outright lies about programs like the cash for clunkers program and other proposals of this administration. I won't even speculate about the motives of people who lie and exaggerate, because they're sufficiently evident not to need further exposition here. The economy may be in better shape than it was last fall, and some of the current programs seem to be having some effect. But the chances are NOT ZERO that we could still have another Great Depression; and certain news [sic] reporters, by trying to tear down any Democratic program they see, and in particular by lying about those programs, seem to be pushing us toward the edge of the cliff. --Constance Warner On Aug 2, 2009, at 9:59 PM, Matthew Taylor wrote: Reverend; If you don't think FDR is worshiped by many you are not paying attention. Matthew On Aug 2, 2009, at 9:52 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: There are differences between shines and monuments/memorials. One is for the purposes of remembrance one is for the purpose of worship. ** *** ** 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] Well-thought analysis of MSFT - Michael Crichton
You mean of course like a longer timeline of static temps? On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 7:35 PM, TPiwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Aug 2, 2009, at 10:03 PM, Matthew Taylor wrote: To amplify my point: http://www.crichton-official.com/speech-ourenvironmentalfuture.html Reasonable and thoughtful. However, this speech was given over 4-1/2 years ago. Since then scientists have accumulated much additional evidence. If he were alive today I'm sure he would revise his position. Of course in lalaland we are invincible. Confident that Captain America will fix it using his super cooling breath or something like that. * ** 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] Well-thought analysis of MSFT - Michael Crichton
Do you have an actual argument to make or are insults all you offer? Remember, Dr. Crichton died in 2008 and had not revised his position before his death. Matthew On Aug 2, 2009, at 11:16 PM, TPiwowar wrote: On Aug 2, 2009, at 10:51 PM, Matthew Taylor wrote: What makes you sure? Do you have any evidence to support that view? Is there anything materially different about our understanding of climate between then and now that is especially compelling? I'm sure that in lalaland nothing has changed since the last ice age. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Gubmint computer grab
This is a truly exceptional post, Constance. I could not find a snippet to quote that was any less relevant or important than any other, so I am doing something I never do: quoting the whole thing. Well done. -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of Constance Warner Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 1:55 AM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Gubmint computer grab Oh, do get real. In the 1930's, there was 25% unemployment [much higher in some places], starvation, ecological collapse, foreign wars on the horizon, large numbers of internally displaced people, native fascism, a growing U.S. communist party [partly supported by the Soviet Union], and an incipient class war. Working conditions in some places in this country [like my home state] were basically Early Industrial Revolution--and, if you examine the history, it really was as bad as you think. Things were going to hell very, very fast, and it took drastic action to drag the country back from the brink. Complete recovery took awhile, but the early measures did help. The New Deal saved the country from a lot worse situation than we have at present. In fact, FDR's most notable achievement may have been saving capitalism; to a lot of people at the time, communism and similar systems were looking pretty good, compared to the mess that they blamed, rightly or wrongly, on laissez-faire capitalism and Wall Street speculators. (And no cracks about communism is what we have now, please. As an amateur Kremlinologist with a special interest in the satellite countries--remember them?--I know the difference, and so do you.) I'm a little chagrined that I let myself get baited into joining the fray. I just have to believe that the statements about FDR ruining the economy are something in the matter of a joke, or at least an exaggeration. But in my home state, the scars of the Great Depression are still visible, so I don't think it's particularly funny. And as for worship: I don't care who worships what, really. I'm actually more concerned about exaggerations and outright lies about programs like the cash for clunkers program and other proposals of this administration. I won't even speculate about the motives of people who lie and exaggerate, because they're sufficiently evident not to need further exposition here. The economy may be in better shape than it was last fall, and some of the current programs seem to be having some effect. But the chances are NOT ZERO that we could still have another Great Depression; and certain news [sic] reporters, by trying to tear down any Democratic program they see, and in particular by lying about those programs, seem to be pushing us toward the edge of the cliff. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:10 AM, Jeff Wrightjswri...@gmail.com wrote: Sunk costs is a reasonable ...er... reason for not investing in a new platform. Actually, it is an understandable rationale for not shelling out for a new platform. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] No browserless Win7 after all?
Since the plan to ship Win7 in Europe without a browser apparently did not satisfy regulators, MS has proposed shipping it with IE8 but also allowing users to choose between IE8, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera during setup. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10301299-56.html * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Wireless remote control app for iPhone?
db wrote: As another alternative solution re: my previous post ( Wireless keyboard w. built-in mouse/ pointer for mac?? ) about controlling a white tiger laptop attached to a digital TV, I am researching remote control apps for the iPhone. I see ones that will let you control iTunes. Does anyone know if there is one for my purposes ... remote controlling a Tiger macbook (playing downloaded videos) from across the room? There's an article in the July Macworld by Christopher Breen called Mini Media Hub that talks about an iPhone app called Air Mouse Pro which can be used to control certain certain things. And if you do a search for mini media hub you'll find more articles. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:10 AM, Jeff Wrightjswri...@gmail.com wrote: Sunk costs is a reasonable ...er... reason for not investing in a new platform. Actually, it is an understandable rationale for not shelling out for a new platform. But if money is limited, and who's isn't, a good argument can be made for many people to stop pouring money into the moneypit that is Windows and the disposable computers that people are lured into buying. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Gubmint computer grab
Might want to read The Forgotten Man for another view that isn't about attacking or defending, but simply listing out facts and letting conclusions be drawn by the reader. On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 3:59 AM, Chris Dunford seed...@gmail.com wrote: This is a truly exceptional post, Constance. I could not find a snippet to quote that was any less relevant or important than any other, so I am doing something I never do: quoting the whole thing. Well done. -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto: computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of Constance Warner Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 1:55 AM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Gubmint computer grab Oh, do get real. In the 1930's, there was 25% unemployment [much higher in some places], starvation, ecological collapse, foreign wars on the horizon, large numbers of internally displaced people, native fascism, a growing U.S. communist party [partly supported by the Soviet Union], and an incipient class war. Working conditions in some places in this country [like my home state] were basically Early Industrial Revolution--and, if you examine the history, it really was as bad as you think. Things were going to hell very, very fast, and it took drastic action to drag the country back from the brink. Complete recovery took awhile, but the early measures did help. The New Deal saved the country from a lot worse situation than we have at present. In fact, FDR's most notable achievement may have been saving capitalism; to a lot of people at the time, communism and similar systems were looking pretty good, compared to the mess that they blamed, rightly or wrongly, on laissez-faire capitalism and Wall Street speculators. (And no cracks about communism is what we have now, please. As an amateur Kremlinologist with a special interest in the satellite countries--remember them?--I know the difference, and so do you.) I'm a little chagrined that I let myself get baited into joining the fray. I just have to believe that the statements about FDR ruining the economy are something in the matter of a joke, or at least an exaggeration. But in my home state, the scars of the Great Depression are still visible, so I don't think it's particularly funny. And as for worship: I don't care who worships what, really. I'm actually more concerned about exaggerations and outright lies about programs like the cash for clunkers program and other proposals of this administration. I won't even speculate about the motives of people who lie and exaggerate, because they're sufficiently evident not to need further exposition here. The economy may be in better shape than it was last fall, and some of the current programs seem to be having some effect. But the chances are NOT ZERO that we could still have another Great Depression; and certain news [sic] reporters, by trying to tear down any Democratic program they see, and in particular by lying about those programs, seem to be pushing us toward the edge of the cliff. * ** 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] Wireless remote control app for iPhone?
Yes, I came across Air Mouse Pro accidentally by myself. Not sure how it works but the reviews are good and it's only $6 to try out. That Mini Media Hub article and its update is informative on several scores. Thanks. db Jordan wrote: db wrote: As another alternative solution re: my previous post ( Wireless keyboard w. built-in mouse/ pointer for mac?? ) about controlling a white tiger laptop attached to a digital TV, I am researching remote control apps for the iPhone. I see ones that will let you control iTunes. Does anyone know if there is one for my purposes ... remote controlling a Tiger macbook (playing downloaded videos) from across the room? There's an article in the July Macworld by Christopher Breen called Mini Media Hub that talks about an iPhone app called Air Mouse Pro which can be used to control certain certain things. And if you do a search for mini media hub you'll find more articles. * ** 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] Gubmint computer grab
Why would you suppose I am not being serious (real)? FDR (and his allies) dealt a mortal blow to our system of a limited government of enumerated powers. His economic policies whipsawed private enterprise, badly hampering any ability to plan long term and thus to re-invest in the economy when they don't know the rules or have any confidence that the rules will not suddenly and arbitrarily change. He took a bad situation and made it worse, and only the wartime build up put the economy back to work, and the post war boom was the result not of his earlier actions, but a function of being the only industrial power still standing. Matthew On Aug 3, 2009, at 1:55 AM, Constance Warner wrote: Oh, do get real. In the 1930's, there was 25% unemployment [much higher in some places], starvation, ecological collapse, foreign wars on the horizon, large numbers of internally displaced people, native fascism, a growing U.S. communist party [partly supported by the Soviet Union], and an incipient class war. Working conditions in some places in this country [like my home state] were basically Early Industrial Revolution--and, if you examine the history, it really was as bad as you think. Things were going to hell very, very fast, and it took drastic action to drag the country back from the brink. Complete recovery took awhile, but the early measures did help. The New Deal saved the country from a lot worse situation than we have at present. In fact, FDR's most notable achievement may have been saving capitalism; to a lot of people at the time, communism and similar systems were looking pretty good, compared to the mess that they blamed, rightly or wrongly, on laissez-faire capitalism and Wall Street speculators. (And no cracks about communism is what we have now, please. As an amateur Kremlinologist with a special interest in the satellite countries--remember them?--I know the difference, and so do you.) I'm a little chagrined that I let myself get baited into joining the fray. I just have to believe that the statements about FDR ruining the economy are something in the matter of a joke, or at least an exaggeration. But in my home state, the scars of the Great Depression are still visible, so I don't think it's particularly funny. And as for worship: I don't care who worships what, really. I'm actually more concerned about exaggerations and outright lies about programs like the cash for clunkers program and other proposals of this administration. I won't even speculate about the motives of people who lie and exaggerate, because they're sufficiently evident not to need further exposition here. The economy may be in better shape than it was last fall, and some of the current programs seem to be having some effect. But the chances are NOT ZERO that we could still have another Great Depression; and certain news [sic] reporters, by trying to tear down any Democratic program they see, and in particular by lying about those programs, seem to be pushing us toward the edge of the cliff. --Constance Warner * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Gubmint computer grab
So Hoover was the real hero? You must drink the Kool-Aid every 15 minutes. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Why would you suppose I am not being serious (real)? FDR (and his allies) dealt a mortal blow to our system of a limited government of enumerated powers. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Gubmint computer grab
Did I say Hoover was a hero? That is a straw man argument worthy of Tom. Matthew On Aug 3, 2009, at 1:23 PM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) wrote: So Hoover was the real hero? You must drink the Kool-Aid every 15 minutes. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Why would you suppose I am not being serious (real)? FDR (and his allies) dealt a mortal blow to our system of a limited government of enumerated powers. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Returned Mail that I never sent
I have been receiving notices entitled Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender From MAILER-DAEMON. Does this mean that I have a virus and how can I get rid of it? Tracy **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=115bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:23 AM, Jordanjor17...@gmail.com wrote: But if money is limited, and who's isn't, a good argument can be made for many people to stop pouring money into the moneypit that is Windows and the disposable computers that people are lured into buying. A good point if a user is having problems of one sort or another under Windows. However, I know of some Windows users who do have some headaches under Windows. and periodically talk of moving to Macs, but even when they have the chance to, choose not to do so. One told me that it is easy to get pirated software for their Windows machines, and that is their reason for not changing. Another said it was too expensive to have to replace all their software, but as it turns out, she really had very little that she would have to replace, and her version of Photoshop onher Windows computer at home, the potentially most expensive item, was pirated to begin with. It seems to come down to comfort levels, primarily. The lady mentioned above has a Mac available to her at work that has Photoshop installed, yet she refuses to touch it, preferring instead to work on picture files with some lame basic image editor that seemingly came installed on the Dell she also has at work. Go figure. I say comfort levels are at work. Fear of the unknown. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Returned Mail that I never sent
trac...@aol.com wrote: I have been receiving notices entitled Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender From MAILER-DAEMON. Does this mean that I have a virus and how can I get rid of it? I think it's more likely that someone is spoofing your address and you are getting some of the undeliverable notices from the spam or whatever that they sent. Just a guess. Maybe someone with more experience with this will comment. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Returned Mail that I never sent
It generally means that someone was sending out spam using your email address as the from, and doesn't mean anything about your machine or your account itself. The real-world analogy would be if someone put your address on the return address part of the envelope, and then sent it out without a stamp or something. It would come back to you, since your address is on the envelope, even if you didn't actually send it. On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 3:37 PM, trac...@aol.com wrote: I have been receiving notices entitled Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender From MAILER-DAEMON. Does this mean that I have a virus and how can I get rid of it? Tracy **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! ( http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=115bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) * ** 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] Returned Mail that I never sent
Yes, it's typically caused by spammers etc spoofing your address and there is nothing you can do about it except try not to expose your email address to such types ... with emails that contain many CC's etc. db Jordan wrote: trac...@aol.com wrote: I have been receiving notices entitled Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender From MAILER-DAEMON. Does this mean that I have a virus and how can I get rid of it? I think it's more likely that someone is spoofing your address and you are getting some of the undeliverable notices from the spam or whatever that they sent. Just a guess. Maybe someone with more experience with this will comment. * ** 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] No browserless Win7 after all?
It looks like you have a choice, but this ballot appears to be in an IE window. Does that meant that Internet Explorer has already been installed on your computer? Steve Chris Dunford wrote: Since the plan to ship Win7 in Europe without a browser apparently did not satisfy regulators, MS has proposed shipping it with IE8 but also allowing users to choose between IE8, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera during setup. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10301299-56.html * ** 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] No browserless Win7 after all?
Explorer is installed on the computer, basically IE is still in the code but not reachable to the user till they decide to install IE or FF etc. On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 3:10 PM, Stephen Brownfield steveei...@verizon.netwrote: It looks like you have a choice, but this ballot appears to be in an IE window. Does that meant that Internet Explorer has already been installed on your computer? Steve Chris Dunford wrote: Since the plan to ship Win7 in Europe without a browser apparently did not satisfy regulators, MS has proposed shipping it with IE8 but also allowing users to choose between IE8, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera during setup. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10301299-56.html * ** 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] Well-thought analysis of MSFT - Michael Crichton
On Aug 3, 2009, at 6:08 AM, Matthew Taylor wrote: Remember, Dr. Crichton died in 2008 and had not revised his position before his death. I agree with you. It is very unlikely that he will change his opinion at this point. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Returned Mail that I never sent
On Aug 3, 2009, at 3:37 PM, trac...@aol.com wrote: Does this mean that I have a virus and how can I get rid of it? It probably means that somebody else you know has a virus. That virus has hijacked their address book, which contains your address. Spammers typically send using a stolen address for a day or two and then move on to another stolen address. So these bounces should go away in a day or two. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
On Aug 3, 2009, at 12:10 AM, Jeff Wright wrote: Unlike Uncle Moneybags Piwowar, some of us have budgets and limited resources. We have to live within our means. An I owe all these riches to the increased productivity I get from my Macs. If I ran PCs I would have to add a staff person to do maintenance or devote a large portion of my own time to maintenance instead of going out to do billable work. My staff would also be bogged down in Windows problems instead of cranking out a steady stream of work with their trouble-free Macs. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Road runner cable access with a third party router
I was visiting my sister brother in-law in NY this past weekend for a baby shower (oh, the joys...). They do have cable (road runner). My niece, aka the new mom, says that as she understands it, if you disconnect the PC from the cable/modem to try and insert a router/WAP, things get screwed up. She wasn't sure why or how, I tried to talk to a sales droid at a Best Buy ~25 miles away (it's in the wilds of NY) and she seemed pretty clueless about the situation. Since I had no desire to cause anybody any problem, I was without email/newsgroup access for ~4 days... Does any of that make sense? I understand that the local cable office does have a WAP version as well as a non-WAP version of the modem. -- Take care | This clown speaks for himself, his job doesn't Wayne D. | supply this, at least not directly Part-time musicians are semiconductors * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Gubmint computer grab
Tom; More of your insults is all you have to offer. I think I am done bothering with you. Sent from my phone. On Aug 3, 2009, at 7:44 PM, TPiwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Aug 3, 2009, at 1:03 PM, Matthew Taylor wrote: Why would you suppose I am not being serious (real)? Because it is you MO. You make outrageous claims with nothing to back them up and then you repeatedly refuse to acknowledge facts presented by others. You totally waste everybody's time. Hence the analogy to the birthers. As much as Betty's response is praiseworthy and I'm sure appreciated by many List members, she is sowing seeds on barren land. *** ** ** 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] Gubmint computer grab
On Aug 3, 2009, at 8:11 PM, Matthew Taylor wrote: More of your insults is all you have to offer. I think I am done bothering with you. Good. But I wrote nothing insulting. Feigning insult is just another of your evasive tactics. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Road runner cable access with a third party router
On Aug 3, 2009, at 7:50 PM, Wayne Dernoncourt wrote: I was visiting my sister brother in-law in NY this past weekend for a baby shower (oh, the joys...). They do have cable (road runner). My niece, aka the new mom, says that as she understands it, if you disconnect the PC from the cable/modem to try and insert a router/WAP, things get screwed up. Most routers can be set to report the MAC address of your computer. That may do the trick. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
An I owe all these riches to the increased productivity I get from my Macs. If I ran PCs I would have to add a staff person to do maintenance or devote a large portion of my own time to maintenance instead of going out to do billable work. My staff would also be bogged down in Windows problems instead of cranking out a steady stream of work with their trouble-free Macs. Only if you're incompetent. I manage over 100 Windows XP PCs, a dozen laptops and 30 Windows 2003 servers by myself. Very little of what I do is related to trouble with either Windows or the Dell PCs. We have a boringly stable desktop implementation. Most of my help desk tickets revolve around printer/copier problems/replacing toner, data access, questions about various email situations or 3rd party software issues. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
I can vouch for that. back when I worked support for a company (before the days of Windows) we supported Xenix/Novell-Lantastic enviroments. I worked hardware support which included OS/Hardware issues. Most of the support calls we got were not really OS Issues but issues with corruption of the program caused by I/O error of operators. If it was hardware they either contracted with us for immediate replacement (UPS/FedEx) or customer supported hardware. Most common issues, printers needing setup (We required a particular setup for use of printed characters) or software conflict after we would send out an update. We also had to replace CPU's, CMOS batteries etc. When I worked there we had 6 hardware techs and the same amount of software techs. We supported about a thousand clinics and the company made money. As long as there is hardware out there there will be the need for support folks. As long as there is software out there there will be the need for support. As long as human beings are behind all these items there will be need for support. Does not matter what version or company or platform they all fail and they all need fixing. Stewart At 08:05 PM 8/3/2009, you wrote: Only if you're incompetent. I manage over 100 Windows XP PCs, a dozen laptops and 30 Windows 2003 servers by myself. Very little of what I do is related to trouble with either Windows or the Dell PCs. We have a boringly stable desktop implementation. Most of my help desk tickets revolve around printer/copier problems/replacing toner, data access, questions about various email situations or 3rd party software issues. Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org 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] Gubmint computer grab
-Original Message- On Aug 3, 2009, at 8:11 PM, Matthew Taylor wrote: More of your insults is all you have to offer. I think I am done bothering with you. From: TPiwowar Good. But I wrote nothing insulting. Feigning insult is just another of your evasive tactics. CGUYS as comic. http://tinyurl.com/mwrt5q or maybe this one: http://tinyurl.com/lx3wpg Yeah, that's the one. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
On Aug 3, 2009, at 9:05 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: Most of my help desk tickets revolve around printer/copier problems/replacing toner, data access, questions about various email situations or 3rd party software issues. I don't see any of that. My staff changes their own toner and the other stuff does not happen. So you have proved my point. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Wireless keyboard w. built-in mouse/ pointer for mac??
Dinovo Edge Hmm $130 ... I see it has a track circle or something. Does that work well? Do you know if it will work from the couch 20 ft away or so? The track circle has worked fine for me and it says it's good for up to 30' I think. I haven't been that far away from my desk tho. There are Windows and Mac versions so be sure you get the right one. Paula Minor raven880atindy.net Even I felt sorry for Richard Nixon when he left; there's nothing you can do about being born liberal — fish gotta swim and hearts gotta bleed. The late Molly Ivins * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
I don't see any of that. My staff changes their own toner and the other stuff does not happen. Of course you don't. We work in completely different environments with completely different types of staffs. Mine's in the real world, BTW. So you have proved my point. And you so often prove mine, Herr Doctor. Keep 'em coming. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finally an FCC that earns its keep
I don't see any of that. My staff changes their own toner and the other stuff does not happen. My staff changes their underwear daily and we pump out the bilges once a week. Oh yeah, we get free showers. :-) Ruling the Aegean sea since 480 BC * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
