Re: [CGUYS] Apple Store acting weird
OK, thanks. They're just overloaded. I guess there really was no other explanation for what I was seeing. Jordan Tom Piwowar wrote: I've been checking out the Apple site lately. All of the site loads and works fine except for the store. On Firefox 2.0.0.6 the Store loads as just clickable text over on the left side of the window. No graphics at all. Using FireFox 2.006 most Apple store pages load fine. FireFox froze on some of the iPod pages and I had to force quit FireFox. When I tried these problem pages again a few minutes later it worked fine. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Weird Sites With Weird Names
That's the two letter ISO (International Organization for Standardization) country code for China. I'd guess that the characters are being converted into the words you see. I'm just spitballing here, but that's my guess. The stamp is probably worth 3 ยข. Alvin Auerbach wrote: I googled The G rate make-up stamp (an old postage stamp) and came up with several weird sites with weird names (example below) that have in them hundreds of seemingly random words and phrases strung together, as: ...files dailymotion airport in bulgaria the g rate make up stamp custom made bottles in the philippines emergency... http://r.rqzgu.cn/ulkdxx.html Most of the sites have .cn in their URL. Does anyone have any idea of what they are doing and why? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Weird Sites With Weird Names
In case you are interested, here's what I found: http://www.bcpl.net/~j1m5path/isocodes.html http://postage.20m.com/0003550.htm Alvin Auerbach wrote: I googled The G rate make-up stamp (an old postage stamp) and came up with several weird sites with weird names (example below) that have in them hundreds of seemingly random words and phrases strung together, as: ...files dailymotion airport in bulgaria the g rate make up stamp custom made bottles in the philippines emergency... http://r.rqzgu.cn/ulkdxx.html Most of the sites have .cn in their URL. Does anyone have any idea of what they are doing and why? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] SD card isn't recognized in Windows Explorer
Can't the computer be told to do something else when it sees the camera? David Turk wrote: That's the thing. You can plug the camera directly in to the computer, the Kodak Easyshare software can see the camera, but Windows Explorer can't. I don't care for the Eayshare software, which is why I just want to transfer the files in Explorer. david * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] The Worst Thing about Macs
I remember seeing a certain level of elitism coming from Mac users maybe 13 years ago. I was fully entrenched in Windows because I felt like I needed to know as much as possible about it for work. And what was up with the 1 button mouse thing anyway. It turns out that they were right. The Mac OS then was very reliable and easier to deal with. Snyder, Mark (NGIT-CA) wrote: My days go back to punch cards and an IBM 360. I too remember using dumb terminals to UNIX. I remember early Sun UNIX workstations, Xerox 6085 workstations that used windowing. What the heck has all that to do with Mac OS? I'm sure not leaving Mac OS X to go back to that crap, not matter how nostalgic it may be. Linux folks have an agenda - We all work together, contribute to and improve the OS and share it for free with everyone. The OLTPC group wants everything free, or nearly so. That old stuff has damn little to do with a commercial operating system. Feel free to be smug about supporting their agendas. I will continue to ignore all of that and focus on the O/S that makes me the most productive when it counts - my own time (I am paid to use WXP in my job). Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- The Linux Actions guys tell their entire saga of disaffection from Mac users. (They were mac developers and had taken over the administration of a mac community web site). * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] The Worst Thing about Macs
There is no such thing as a Mac that comes with a 1 button mouse anymore. (even though it looks like a 1 button mouse) And you can use any mouse you can buy. I prefer a trackball and have almost always used a Logitech with several buttons. (It is easier, but that doesn't stop the sense of panic a new employee gets when they first confront a one-button mouse.) --Constance Warner * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Will Not Provide Safari 2.0.2, or 2.0.3, or 2.0.4
I have never understood the glowing talk of Apple's superpower browser, Safari. I have always thought it was lame and featureless. (although according to the stats, I guess it is fast.)Indeed Camino has a similar presentation, but is clearly superior to Safari to me. I use it for a specific task. There were new features I was curious about so I downloaded the 3.0.3 (beta?)version and it simply upgraded my 2.? version. I haven't experimented with it yet. I use Firefox and Seamonkey heavily and I don't think anything compares . [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't waste your time with Safari, it's a bad browser. I will spare you a diatribe on just how bad it is. Although I am not personally a Mac user, I can still confidently recommend Camino (http://caminobrowser.org/) as the way to immensely improve your browsing experience. You'll never go back. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Update OS X 10.3.9 to 10.5?
I think 10.4 was a big improvement over 10.3. From what I've read so far, and I've looked in to it quite a bit, there are no features of 10.5 that would motivate me to get it. There are some neat new features and some worthwhile improvements to the standard Apple programs that would be useful, but I'm happy and comfortable doing things in ways that are becoming old fashioned, like putting things where they belong rather than having to do searches to look for them. I don't go for eye candy like the transparent Dock. That's just silly. I guess I'm getting old, because some of what is new in 10.5 strikes me as excessive visual stimulation for people with a shorter attention span that mine. I do backups by hand also, and I don't like the files to be in a special format or readable by some special program. I did start using Carbon Copy Cloner recently and I like that a lot. Thank you Tom. Jordan mike wrote: I've been reading that this is not a major release, I'm wondering what denotes it as major for those mac users on the list thinking of getting it? Mike * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Update OS X 10.3.9 to 10.5?
That is a really nice and compelling feature. For some people this will be valuable. But for those of us who don't generate critical or important data or files all day, it's not enough to merit a purchase. I might feel different in a few months or if I started having trouble. Tom Piwowar wrote: I think (after the long discussions we have had here about backups) the best feature may turn out to be TimeMachine. The default setting takes hourly (yes, hourly) snapshots of your files. It keeps the hourly snapshots for today. TimeMachine then automatically thins out the snapshots to daily for this week and then to weekly for this month. It keeps monthly snapshots around as long as you want. I think this is going to make a big difference in file security. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] No Classic in Leopard! Help!
David Pogue of the NY Times has a rundown of some of the new ways things work in 10.5 that you might find interesting. http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2007/10/25/technology/circuitsemail/index.html * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] OT; Animator versus Animation
Fantastic! Thanks for passing it along. Not off topic at all. Richard P. wrote: I know this is off topic, but I thought this was quite a creative use of Flash. There are two parts, watch part one first. Even Avast makes a guest appearance in part 2. Part 1: http://alanbecker.deviantart.com/art/Animator-vs-Animation-34244097 Part 2: http://alanbecker.deviantart.com/art/Animator-vs-Animation-II-50891749 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Thunderbird Quitting
Ever since I put a cloned copy of my iMac hard drive on this iMac, Thunderbird has been has been quitting after working fine for a while. I've tried pitching the plist file and installing a new Thunderbird with no improvement. Any Ideas? Thanks * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Thunderbird Quitting
That didn't occur to me, but the OS was totally up to date. Is it possible to somehow force it to do an update it does not need? It's a pain in the butt to start over, but the process makes me dig into areas of the system that I tend to forget about. It makes me more effective when I help others. Have you ever installed a CCC clone on a Mac, or just replaced parts that needed fixing? In the last few days, some of my mail to the list has never made it to my email client or to the gmail web mail site. It's nice somebody saw it. Tom Piwowar wrote: Faster than reinstalling the whole OS you might have succeeded by simply running the combo updater. It is good a replacing missing pieces. Of course that assumes that your missing pieces were included in an update. Since the combo includes updates for everything since dot-zero the odds are good that the parts you need are in there. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Thunderbird Quitting
I finally had a drastic solution to my Thunderbird quitting problem. I installed a fresh copy of OS X. Besides Thunderbird quitting, Seamonkey was acting strangely, and then the iMac had a kernel crash. I had never had any problem with any of this before installing the copy made with Carbon Copy Cloner. I don't remember specific wording but at the end of the CCC process it put up a message that certain parts of the System could not be copied. It would seem that they might be critical parts of the OS. I'll have to do some research and use CCC again to experiment. Anyone else have any such problems with CCC? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Thunderbird junk mail
On the Mac: Preferences/Privacy/Junk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had to reinstall thunderbird and can't figure out how to have the mail deemed as junk by thunderbird dumped into the junk folder, as it used to do. Any suggestions? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] IP camera osx
I just did a Google search of wireless camera Mac, without the quotes, and saw some promising hits. Did you try that? Charles Ballinger wrote: I'm looking for a wireless IP camera that can be config'd and managed by OSX v1.4.11 (I think I'm following Tom and holding off a bit on 10.5). I've found cameras in the past that were supposed to run under OSX but needed first to be set up under Windows. As a result, I've never gotten one going. Does anyone know of a mfgr or vendor I might check with a higher probability of success? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] iMac G4 memory upgrade
I doubt if you'd notice a reduction in speed, but did you look into how easy it would be to install the card? Stephen Brownfield wrote: Looking at the specs for my iMac G4, I see it can take an Airport Card. Can it take an Airport Extreme Card? I would not mind going wireless, however, I'd hate to give up the speed I have with the Ethernet. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Internet Radio Beats Digital
I have a regular FM that is fairly hi-tech made by Sangean. When this subject last came up I did a little looking around at the Wi-Fi radios and discovered that Sangean is making a few that sound pretty interesting. They might be worth a look if you are interested in this. http://www.sangean.com/category.php?category_ID=12 Tom Piwowar wrote: Interesting story. Has anyone tried either alternative? http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/personal_tech/tes t_bench/article3016102.ece With all the fuss about digital radio (DAB), it has been easy to miss the arrival of a new technology that offers even greater choice: the wi-fi radio. Technically, these excellent gadgets are not radios at all. Rather than picking up the radio-wave signals of terrestrial stations -- be they analogue or digital -- a wi-fi radio uses a broadband connection to receive audio signals from internet-based stations all over the world.,, And the sound is often better too... * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] I'm so confused...need simple instructions. was:Re: [CGUYS] ATT DSL ok? Update
I know this goes against what the cable company says, and what we all believe, but the last few times I've had a problem with my cable connection I've had to use the opposite turn on order to get it going again. Yes, I'm saying I turned on the router and then the modem. If nothing else works, just remember to try it. John DeCarlo wrote: Paula, For getting cable set back up, here are some thoughts for simple steps: 1. Turn off the Cable Modem. 2. Turn off the Apple Airport Extreme router. 3. Turn on the Cable Modem. 4. Look for the Cable Modem light to indicate it is connected. On mine, it is the cable light of the four. 5. Then turn on the router. 6. Reset your connection to the router and see if you are on the Internet now. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] CPU temperature
I'm not sure if this is a processor question or a Mac question. I have one of the last G5 iMacs, before they went to Intel CPUs. I have the iStatPro widget and a little app called Hardware Monitor. They each show CPU temperature. The temp indicated by iStat changes pretty slowly and in my observation, never gets as high as the temp indicated by Hardware Monitor, which can go from idling along at 107deg. to 168 in less than 5 minutes. Are these 2 indicators looking at two different sensors or what? It seems like Hardware Monitor is looking at a sensor on the CPU and iStat is looking at a sensor on the heat sink of the CPU. Thanks * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] iPod battery
I've never replaced an iPod battery, but in general I like this company, and I think the NuPower batteries are very good. They have PDFs or videos to show you how. I've been happy with batteries I've bought for 2 Powerbooks. I assume you Googled iPod Battery or some such. Jordan Stephen Brownfield wrote: My iPod Mini battery is starting to go. I believe Tom says that he replaced his iPod battery. Where can I find a battery and how to replace it? Thanks, Steve * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Sun Buys MySQL
Apparently not! Tom Piwowar wrote: $1,000,000,000 Who says you can't make money with open source software? Any comments on the future of a very critical piece of software? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Router or Airport?
Hey Mac people, I need to get a new router. Does anyone have experience with whether or not the latest Apple Airport Extreme Base Station has anything to offer that another good router does not? Or can anyone recommend one of these n routers? I've had 1 pretty much bullet proof Netgear and 1 really flaky Netgear. They have a good reputation but... Thanks, Jordan * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Router or Airport?
Thanks, Are you aware of this little software update for Intel Macs? http://tinyurl.com/2r3e2l * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Router or Airport?
Yes, so I've heard. The Macs we use most of the time are Intel Macs so it should not be an Issue. I'm not sure we'd notice a higher speed. But the greater range would be nice! Matthew Taylor wrote: Yes. As I recall though N degrades to G if any non-N systems connect to it. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Router or Airport?
Thanks, It's better range that appeals to me. There is a brick wall within the house that I'm hoping to get WiFi through. I know there are a few options for me. A removable antenna might work because I could have the router box where I could plug ethernet cable in, and locate the antenna where it would get enough signal into the brick part of the house. I guess we still have to be nervous about the fact that the spec for N has not been decided. Is anyone up on that? Is there any chance that when the spec settles down, adjustments can be made to an N router with software? Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Try a G MIMO router. I just swapped out our Dlink router (G) that had a very so so signal all throughout the building (round building many walls at angles) and replaced it with a Belkin G MIMO router (the routers were all donations so lets not get into a brand war) and the difference in reception was fantastic. Where I had so-so to no reception before I have excellent now. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
Nice font Matthew. Thank-you. Matthew Taylor wrote: That is why I like the comic fonts - they feel more natural and are to my eye less confusing. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Wikipedia defies 180,000 demands to remove images of the Prophet
There's an interview with Mark Seigel on Book TV right now and again at 9 pm and mid-night. A refreshing view of the Muslim world. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Wikipedia defies 180,000 demands to remove images of the Prophet
I think that it is because the radicals of the Muslim religion make a lot of noise, and that the press simply repeats this noise, that we hear so much about it. I don't know how moderate Muslims feel about these images. I believe that people should not look at things they don't like. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jordan, I don't dispute your basic premise, however I think it's unfair to label those who are offended by the public display of these images as extremists. Islam (to my limited understanding) has a fundamental objection to graven images and depictions of the Prophet seem to be the most egregious form of this. I would say that the vast majority of those asking for the removal of those pictures are devout adherents to their faith, and are overall decent people. Some members of this list (as well as most adult citizens of the US) are also devout adherents to their faith, however their faith may not have an issue with graven images. But they are no less devout for all that. Would you consider them extremists? I also think there comes a time when exercise of one's freedom of expression goes beyond a reasonable limit, if enough people are genuinely offended. Imagine if Wikipedia were to display graphic images of sex acts on its home page. This may sound ludicrous, but to some Muslims, a graphic depiction of the Prophet is equally offensive. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Wikipedia defies 180,000 demands to remove images of the Prophet
I'm not sure I understand what you mean, but can't a fantasy be hijacked? Jeff Myers wrote: Since all belief in a deity is irrational, religion invites extremism. So, I'm not sure hijacked is the right word. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] No call list
Did you try putting the # in a Google search? Just a thought. gerald wrote: the two canidates in my district, wynn and donna ? got about 2.5 million dollars for the house primary campaign, they spent most of it on deamon dialers to call residents in the area, and bad mouth the other guy. we got 8-10+ calls a day. all from 877(800) numbers and with a recorded message. my phone is listed for no call. all home phone. never got a call on either cell, or on the dedicated fax line. is political campaign calling not part of the no call? as I recall, if the calls originate from within the state, i cannot stop them. if that the case, how do i figure out if a particular 800 number is in state or out of state? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Podcast neophyte questions.
For Studio 360: at the top or bottom of this page: http://www.studio360.org/podcast.html click on Show Archives. You'll get this page: http://www.studio360.org/episodes/2008 I clicked on the Tesla show there, and then on download mp3 and started a download. Also on the archives page, you can click on 2007 and get all those shows the same way. The same is true for 2006. I noticed the reference to Audible for 2001, so you can check the other years. I hope this helps Jordan Stephen Meskin wrote: I have just investigated the podcast site for one program I really like, Studio 360. I can download MP3 files for Feb 8, 15 and 22 but if click Feb 1 or earlier, I can either listen to it then and there on the computer or I am directed to Audible.com which seems to be a fee based operation. It seems strange that I can listen a program but not capture it. The Studio 360 podcast site (http://feeds.wnyc.org/studio360/podcast) gives links to 8 different podcatchers one of which is iTunes plus the capability of others. It also provides links labeled View Feed XML and SpringWidgets. The latter says Embed this content on your site. What is the value of these links? Stephen * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Neighborhood security cameras
It seems to me like you could make a plexiglass box to put the camera in and mount it to the outside of your house and run power to it through a window. Just an idea. My posts don't seem to get through lately. Would someone please just comment if you see this? Tom Piwowar wrote: Someone tried to break into our house last week so I have been researching this and other security stuff recently. There are many options. There are several brands of camera that have a built-in computer and web server. This would be a simple unit that each homeowner could get independently, but it could be managed centrally via the Internet. To keep it simple I suggest that everyone get the same unit. I'm currently experimenting with the Panasonic BL-C1A. It costs $85. It is small (about 5x5x2 inches square with the lens on the 5x5 side) and not ugly (color is white). It does not look like a security camera. It has a very clever bracket that makes it easy to mount and aim. The BL-C1A plugs into power and an Ethernet jack (the BL-C20A uses WiFi). The camera is managed entirely via Web browser so it can be managed remotely. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] gmail replies
Exactly! Yes I'm relatively new. It's frustrating to have to go to my gmail inbox on the web to see if the post made it. There are lots of convenience advantages for me though. Tony B wrote: Are you new to gmail? I hate this feature too and wish they gave us the _option_ to see our own replies. But I gotta admit I'm getting used to it. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Neighborhood security cameras
There's a $100 set at Costco.com that is wireless and infra-red capable. I just did a search for security camera at the Costco site. But hey, what do I know. I live on a farm in the boonies and I have 3 big dogs running around. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Investment Tracking Recommendations?
That's right! It might be better to invest in euros in a european company or fund right now. Tom Piwowar wrote: Today it is reporting a YTD return of -13% and a 1 year return of -3.6%. It would be better to put my dough in a mattress while spending 3% of my savings on wine, women, and song. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Investment Tracking Recommendations?
The European countries may look bad but the dollar has dropped dramatically in relation to the euro lately. gerald wrote: yea, like ireland or spain or italy. they gotta bounce soon. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=IBEX:IND Blah, Blah Blah. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Investment Tracking Recommendations?
The European countries may look bad but the dollar has dropped dramatically in relation to the euro lately. And, I shouldn't have to add, is likely to continue to, since the radical right that has been in charge have made us so weak. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] safari3.1 update
If you are on dial-up, a fast browser won't make a difference, eh? rlsimon wrote: Izit faster than Opera (latest full ver 9.25, I use 9.50beta) ?? Also, is the 39mb dld because it has dozens of languages; therefore is there a slipstreamed version of USA inglich only or is there an update to lay over ver 3.0.1 ?? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] In the market for a mouse
One other suggestion on the trackball: I used the Logitech one everyone else is recommending and I liked it. But my thumb didn't like it after a while so I tried this one: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/trackballs/devices/189cl=us,en I like this one even better and some of the extra buttons are great. Ralph wrote: My new (2-year old) MacBook Pro touchpad is driving me crazy. It had been my intention to work with it until I got it down-cold, but I'm ready to hang it up. I have to do a lot of right-clicking while working with Win-XP and when I do the three-finger click, the cursor sometimes jumps to another part of the screen. I doubt there's any work-around - I think the answer is to just get a windows compatible mouse. Any suggestions? Ralph * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MHTML: what's up with that?
I am no authority on these things but I think it's safe to rely on wikipedia for information about this sort of thing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MHTML Apparently Firefox won't like it without a specific extension(windows and Linux only) but Thunderbird will. Good old ms! Constance Warner wrote: My boss just sent me some documents downloaded from the Web via Internet Explorer, to be posted on an online library site for association members to see and download. The documents are in MHTML format-whatever that is. When you click on them, they open in Internet Explorer. As a rule, whenever I get downloaded webpages to be put in the online library, I put them in a format that's easy for members to use and that interfaces well with the online library website's architecture. I usually copy and paste the content of a copied webpage into a Word document. I was able to get the content out of these documents using this procedure; but some of the documents will have bells and whistles that probably can't be expressed in Word. So here's what I'm wondering: is there any way to open MHTML documents with any other program (besides Internet Exploder)? Is there any way to make such documents into PDF documents? And, most importantly, will the computers (of the people who use the online library) be exposed to any danger when they are forced to use Internet Exploder to open and read the documents? For once, I'm not worried about copyright problems or the security of the documents themselves-they're U.S. government documents, in the public domain, and presumably safe. --Constance Warner * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] LCD monitor question
Honestly Tony, take a deep breath and accept that you are mistaken this time. Even I have seen articles that say that studies have shown that more screen real estate makes people more productive. And I've switched from a Powerbook to an iMac, so I can attest to this fact. I think Tom didn't bother posting links because he wasn't going to waste his time trying to convince you. Tony B wrote: *I* was asserting that simply increasing a worker's screen size will NOT increase their productivity. RAM, certainly. CPU speed, maybe. But I need a bigger screen so I can be more productive sounds more like a whine than a reasoned argument. Even Tom gave up on the theory, after futilely trying to find some shred of evidence to support it. * ** 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] 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/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Here's some news...
This is all very interesting but I'm still very happy running rock solid 10.4. Maybe I'll just hold out for 10.6 before changing. Jordan Steve Rigby wrote: Apple is said to be planning to make the latest upgrade, 10.6, of their Leopard OS an Intel ONLY version, cutting out the non-intel Mac community. This move, if true, is aimed at making the Leopard OS imminently useable on Windows machines and forcing Mac PPC owners to buy new computers if they want to use future versions of Leopard. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Missing messages
Yes, that is frustrating. I think it's because Google thinks everyone does web mail, or they want everyone to use apps on the web instead of on their computers. Jordan Ralph wrote: I use two gmail accounts - one I download to my computer via pop access, and the other I leave online. The latter I use for email subscriptions, like the computerguys. I like the way gmail collates messages by subject line. There is one thing I don't like about gmail, but I hesitate to mention it because I've never heard anyone else say they had the same problem. I like to BCC myself on messages I originate. Gmail apparently recognizes the mail is to myself, and doesn't send it. The only reason I can figure it does this is because it automatically puts a copy in my online Sent folder. The problems is that I don't get a copy back to download to my computer. (I get around this by addressing the BCC copy to another non-gmail account of mine, which does get downloaded to my computer.) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Missing messages
In the context of this discussion, it's funny that I received the following email this morning. I'm on an iMac using Thunderbird for email and I do send emails to groups of people sometimes. I have Comcast for internet, there is really no choice here, but I email exclusively through gmail. Should I try to do anything to see if there is spam being sent from my computers? Thanks, Jordan * Dear Comcast Customer:* ACTION REQUIRED: Comcast has determined that your computer(s) have been used to send unsolicited email (spam), which is generally an indicator of a virus. For your own protection and that of other Comcast customers, we have taken steps to prevent further transmission of spam from your computer(s). * Comcast.Net WebMail Users* If you use a web browser to access your email, this change will not affect your service. However, it is important that you take steps to remove the virus and secure your computer(s). This can be done by using the FREE McAfee Antivirus and Firewall software available from Comcast on the Comcast Security Channel http://www.comcast.net/Security/SecSuiteSSO/?cid=NET_33_18 or by using other popular antivirus solutions that are widely available. * * * Third-Party Mail Client Users (Outlook, Outlook Express, etc.)* If you use Outlook Express, the steps we have taken to protect the Comcast network will not allow you to send email until you apply a simple one click fix available at http://www.comcastsupport.com/alternateport. While this will restore your ability to send mail it is still important to remove any possible viruses from your computer. This can be done by using the FREE McAfee Antivirus and Firewall software available from Comcast on the Comcast Security Channel http://www.comcast.net/Security/SecSuiteSSO/?cid=NET_33_18 at or by using other popular antivirus solutions that are widely available. Note: this one click fix currently only works with Internet Explorer. If you use a different browser, please visit http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/TB25 http://www.comcastsupport.com/tb25/faq.asp for steps to manually change your port. If you are using a third-party client other than Outlook Express (Outlook, Eudora, Thunderbird, etc.), please visit http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/TB25 http://www.comcastsupport.com/tb25/faq.asp. Comcast is focused on providing a secure internet experience for all of our customers. Please visit the Comcast Security Channel http://security.comcast.net?cid=NET_33_4 regularly to stay up to date with the latest security threats, products, and services If you have additional questions please visit (www.comcast.net/help http://www.comcastsupport.com/tb25/helpsite.asp). Thank you for choosing Comcast! Sincerely, Comcast Customer Security Assurance * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Missing messages
Even more funny and interesting: My Thunderbird wants to know if the Comcast email is a scam. I'm thinking yes! After I received the Comcast email this morning, I sent the earlier email to CGUYS and an email to myself at the Comcast address. Obviously gmail is working because CGUYS got the mail. I have not received the one I sent to my Comcast address. Also, the last message I sent from the guilty account was in March of last year. Tom Piwowar wrote: In the context of this discussion, it's funny that I received the following email this morning. I'm on an iMac using Thunderbird for email and I do send emails to groups of people sometimes. I have Comcast for internet, there is really no choice here, but I email exclusively through gmail. 1) They have falsely accused you of a crime. 2) They say they are blocking outgoing SMTP on port 25, changing it to port 587 instead. This would be effective against the most simpleminded email bots. 3) If you are using Thunderbird (even with GMail) you do use port 25 for SMTP. So you will need to change the port in your account settings. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Missing messages
Thanks Tom. I don't deal with ports enough to have much knowledge of them but gmail has me on port 587 for SMTP and 995 or something like that for pop. So, would I know or should I care if 25 is blocked? I only use gmail. Tom Piwowar wrote: You may want to make a note of it if you do discover that your port 25 is blocked. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Cell Phone
Yes, I checked coverage for a bunch of carriers. Some have no coverage, and some cover the towns and highways pretty well. Tony B wrote: I doubt large parts of Montana actually have any cell coverage. If they're going camping, they'll need a satellite phone. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] video compression
I'm no authority, but I can't help wondering if the first tech put a filter on the line, either on the pole or somewhere on or in your house. If I were you I'd look at all the connectors you can see for tubular connector a couple inches long, and remove it. It's just a possibility. Scott McClure wrote: I currently have Cox internet and analog cable TV service (basic and expanded lineup) and when I purchased a digital TV at the beginning of the year and installed it, I was able to watch the HD version of the local broadcast stations as well as the regular signal fed through with the analog lineup. For example, DC's channel 4 is 34 on the Cox analog channel lineup, but I was also able to view channels 4-1 and 4-2 after I set up my digital television. It was great to watch the Super Bowl in higher definition. A few months ago, I experienced some internet service drops and a tech came out for service call. He changed out a splitter in the house and got everything working again. But after that visit, the digital versions of local broadcasts appeared very infrequently, most of the time they didn't have a signal. I called Cox back again a couple weeks ago and asked them about the local digital channels that were missing and they sent out a tech. The tech looked everything over and told me that since I had analog cable, I wasn't supposed to receive the digital versions of the broadcast stations. He didn't explain anything very clearly, but what I took away from the exchange was that I wouldn't get the local digital broadcasts unless I upgraded to digital cable. Somewhere in the conversation he said that someone at Cox, or the earlier tech had probably done something to squelch the digital versions of the local broadcasts in my channel lineup. I told him that I could also just put in an antenna and a switch and get the channels OTA. I'll add my two cents to the discussion by saying that the analog lineup has been slowly shrinking. I sometimes get the feeling that Cox is going to pull the plug on it someday. Scott * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Camera recommendation?
I think Digital Photography Review is still the the best place I have ever seen for seriously comprehensive reviews of still cameras. http://www.dpreview.com/ Get advice and ideas of what models to look at and then go there and compare. Jordan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With thanks to everyone for previous recommendations (i love my Garvin 360. It really works great!), I'm asking for another recommendation. I primarily need to take pictures of things (mainly antiques which I occasionally offer for sale at local shows). Many close-ups. I need crisp pictures, especially of identifying marks on ceramics and porcelain. I am in the habit of cropping, adjusting for color, etc, using PhotoShop after the pictures have been snapped. I do use a light box to shoot most of the pictures I take for my business, but some things are too big to fit into it. A tripod is also available when I need it. And the odd family photo will also be taken. I also need jpg images that are of reasonable size for uploading to my website and others, therefore the picture files can't be hundreds of megabytes each. My computer of choice is my iMac. (Ok - it's my only computer, ergo my computer of choice.) Any particular preferences? Recommendations? Specifics re. reasons for recommendations are very much appreciated. Price, of course, is an object. (Isn't it always?) But I'm more interested in quality and ruggedness than a cheap price. This camera will replace a Nikon Coolpix 4500 which has been great, but which is getting a bit dated. The Nikon was originally purchased to take close-ups of small items, for which it is great, but I'm interested to know what's out now. Close-ups continue to be needed, so anything that takes close-ups to far-aways would be helpful. TIA for any and all suggestions. Mical Wimoth Carton [EMAIL PROTECTED] * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Process name (null) on OS X
There is a curiosity I've noticed lately. Beside the symbols for the Thunderbird, Sunbird, and Audio Hijack applications in Activity Monitor, it calls the process name (null) instead of their names. These apps seem to be working properly and quitting them a restarting them does not help. I did a little Googling and did not find anything helpful except that the system is not recognizing their names. Does anyone know what's going on? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Process name (null) on OS X
Thanks for the incites. I'll read up on your ideas and try the different booting modes. Today, after another shutdown/startup cycle, Thunderbird is no longer Null, and Seamonkey, which was also null, is no longer. Sunbird still is. Audio Hijack still is, and is up to date. I do have all of Audio Hijack's app enhancers. As I mentioned in an earlier post this is happening on a new(refurb) notebook from Apple running 10.5, with programs migrated from an iMac running the latest 10.4. The iMac does not have this problem. Thanks for the help. David K Watson wrote: Have you tried running top in Terminal to see if the process names show up there? This will give us a little more information on how deep the problem goes, and it is also a partial substitute for Activity Monitor. You can read about it at http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Performance/Conceptual/PerformanceOverview/InitialEvaluation/chapter_5_section_2.html You could also try these things, in order: Try logging in as another user or Guest, and see what happens. If Activity Monitor works for other users, see what startup items you have running. Ordinarily it doesn't do much good, but this looks like a good time to launch Disk Utility.app (in the Applications/Utilities folder) and verify your hard disk and repair its permissions. Boot into Safe Mode and see if the problem persists there. If Activity Monitor works there, then the problem is most likely due to a kernel extension you added or a startup item. Finally, you might try updating/reinstalling/uninstalling Audio Hijack, since it reportedly has caused various bizarre system problems. Give us more information: which version OS X are you using? Have you done any system enhancements besides Audio Hijack, such as Application Enhancer (APE) from Unsanity? David Date:Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:17:44 -0400 From:Jordan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Process name (null) on OS X There is a curiosity I've noticed lately. Beside the symbols for the Thunderbird, Sunbird, and Audio Hijack applications in Activity Monitor, it calls the process name (null) instead of their names. These apps seem to be working properly and quitting them a restarting them does not help. I did a little Googling and did not find anything helpful except that the system is not recognizing their names. Does anyone know what's going on? 7/15/08 What I find when I Google is that it's: Something to do with the Classic environment, which I've never allowed to load on the machine. Some anonymous app that consumes massive amounts of CPU cycles. These apps are not anonymous since their icons are right there beside the (null), and they use the CPU about the way I would expect them to. This is a new(refurb) notebook from Apple running 10.5, so I wonder if it's a glitch that an update will fix. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Process name (null) on OS X
All the null named programs were migrated. But plenty of migrated programs are not named null, the icon for the programs in each case is right there beside the word null, the programs are all working properly, and in the case of Thunderbird, Seamonkey, and now Audio Hijack, the name null has been replaced with the appropriate name after a couple shutdown/startup cycles. The only program exhibiting this quirk now is Sunbird. By the way, I think Sunbird has a more useful format than iCal and is easier to use than iCal. It's another Mozilla offering and is still only on version .8. db wrote: Were the programs showing up as null migrated or installed fresh? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Process name (null) on OS X
I lean more towards thinking it's a quirk of 10.5, maybe in conjunction with the migrating. You could be right about OS X maintenance fixing it. I didn't find any discussion of a migration resulting in these null names. I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. Thanks again for the input. db wrote: I would bet that the null had something to do with the migration of those particular programs... OS X runs some maintenance programs occasionally and that might account for the later change... db Jordan wrote: All the null named programs were migrated. But plenty of migrated programs are not named null, the icon for the programs in each case is right there beside the word null, the programs are all working properly, and in the case of Thunderbird, Seamonkey, and now Audio Hijack, the name null has been replaced with the appropriate name after a couple shutdown/startup cycles. The only program exhibiting this quirk now is Sunbird. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Firefox 2.0.0.16 Upgrade
I was just at a Firefox previous versions page recently where they had all the 2.xx versions listed, but now I can't find it. But this should work: http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/2.0.0.14/win32/en-US/ There are site like this that have all the versions: http://www.filehippo.com/download_firefox/4038/ Then I finally found this page, which you should go to first: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+a+previous+version+of+Firefox Richard P. wrote: It's interesting to note that the Thunderbird links work perfectly if I set Internet Explorer as the default browser. Now if only Firefox and Thunderbird could play nice again... :-) Richard P. What version of Thunderbird are you running? I've got 2.0.0.14 and clicking on a link in an email brings up FF 3.0.1. Larry -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List on behalf of Richard P. Sent: Thu 7/17/2008 8:06 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Cc: Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Firefox 2.0.0.16 Upgrade * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Macs in business...take 2
Start by watching some science programs on TV. There are other types of real life shows where you'll see that creative people often have a Mac. mike wrote: Where do you get this stuff? On Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 12:44 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I said before, people who get to choose their own computers to perform work care about will overwhelmingly choose Macs. People who use Macs outperform those who use Windows. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Safari annoyances
If it's the actual version of Safari that is screwing up, as opposed to a setting that the new version might change, you could try throwing your new version in the trash and downloading an older version from a place like this: http://www.filehippo.com/download_safari/ b_s-wilk wrote: I upgraded to Safari 3.1.x on my MacBook yesterday. It crashes every time I try to get contextual menus. I have Safari 3.1.2 on my G4 and it doesn't crash. How do I fix the version on the MacBook? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Net neutrality?
Does anyone have any thoughts or incites on the company called NebuAd? http://tinyurl.com/64ol2h Thursday, July 17, 2008, 9:30 a.m., The House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet held a hearing on the one of the most dangerous threats to Internet neutrality, privacy, and the integrity of data transmitted on the Internet now threatening the medium. What Your Broadband Provider Knows About Your Web Use: Deep Packet Inspection and Communications Laws and Policies http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-ti-hrg.071708.DeepPacket.shtml The hearing focused on the company NebuAd, a company that has designed high-speed programs that do deep packet inspection of all traffic passing through an ISPs routers and MODIFY THE PACKET CONTENTS in order to track user habits and inject code to modify web pages being returned to users. http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080715-congress-goes-after-nebuad-again.html * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Google Maps slow or stopped?
Has anybody else had trouble loading Google maps lately? I've had intermittant slow or no loads for a few days now and today it's almost stopped. Or maybe everyone is planning their vacations. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Google Maps slow or stopped?
Thanks for checking, but did you try Satellite mode? No matter what zoom level I try, it gives me the we don't have that zoom level message. Tony B wrote: Working real snappy here. Try clearing your browser cache. On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 7:05 PM, Jordan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anybody else had trouble loading Google maps lately? I've had intermittant slow or no loads for a few days now and today it's almost stopped. Or maybe everyone is planning their vacations. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Google Maps slow or stopped?
I look at all kinds of places with Google maps almost daily. The problems I've had lately are with all areas of this country and others, at literally any zoom level in satellite mode. In other words, even zoomed out to a view of the whole country, it may give me a zoom level not available message. I dug into the Google maps help blog a little and tried some of the things they suggest to no avail. They admit that they are having some problems with satellite mode and say they are working on it. It's working better this morning. Slow to load, but no zoom level not available' problems. Thanks for the links. I love looking at maps. I'll be going up to Maine in a couple weeks to camp at Hermit Island and visit relatives, so that's one of the places I'm looking lately. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Emotional About (Cisco) Hardware?
Come now, don't try to pass this crap off like that. Admittedly, our current national administration has broken government to a point where more people than ever have no faith in it. But it doesn't have to be like this. What this government has moved toward is Don't worry, we're the corporation and we're just here to screw you. We can only hope that government can get back to doing things _for the people_, instead of for the corporations. Maybe? I know the corporations don't know or care what's best for the people. Oh, sorry. I'm off topic. P.S. Maybe we should change the subject to be Don't worry, we're the government and we're here to help or After reading about this debacle, do you really want to trust your government as knowing what's 'best' for you? :-) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Google Maps slow or stopped?
Yes, I could spend a lot of time looking at photos linked on Google maps. And yes I am aware of the limited zoom levels in less interesting areas. Have you ever heard of the Wunderground weather site? They've got a pretty cool app going with google maps. You might enjoy it. http://tinyurl.com/6dfvlk I like the way they present the weather, another obsession since I'm outside a lot, and they charge $5/year to show you their site without ads. Yes, I know Firefox and Seamonkey and other browsers can block most ads, but I do this anyway. Jordan * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Puritans at the helm...
Tom Piwowar wrote: Indeed..so we should allow the posting of 50 year old men having sex with nine year old boys? Free speech no matter what? If that were true we would have no laws about libel or slander. I suppose we should repeal those laws as well. Civilized society would be much more...civilized. What do you think about movies like Kill Bill or The Passion of the Christ? Or men who swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States and then do everything they can to subvert it? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] iPhoto (Was: Interesting quotes about using a Mac)
I've just started trying to use iPhoto a bit and it seems to me that, as with iTunes, you can tell it to leave your files where they are so you can still access them without iPhoto messing with them. I used GraphicConverter for many years and still like it for many reasons. I also like and use the software that came with my Nikon camera. Jordan Constance Warner wrote: It's true--iPhoto has a number of annoying features. Most annoying, it puts all your photos in a single folder such that individual images are not accessible EXCEPT within iPhoto. You can't just open a folder and access individual pictures. If you want to get an image or throw it away, you have to do it from within iPhoto. If there is a problem with the Big File, you have REALLY got problems. Adobe's high-end program Lightroom doesn't have this problem. It's also $299. Does anyone know a less expensive (or shareware) photo organizing program--with some editing features--that works with Mac? Or is there a work-around for iPhoto that would fix this problem? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] AV Technology Refresh Refresher
The Tivo was probably a good choice. I've never liked the fact that Tivo _has_ to go online, and that you have to pay for it every month. They should allow it to be programmed like a VCR. I had considered Tivo, Dish TV, and Eye TV for years but just kept putting off getting any kind of the new technology. I finally got the Eye TV 250plus a month or so ago, and put it on my iMac, and put the iMac on the coffee table in the living room. I haven't written to the list about it because the Eye TV has not been very reliable and I have not found the time to troubleshoot the problems. I do use it every day that I'm home. It's lots more fun to use than my regular TV and VCR setup. Once it's on and is decoding the analog cable the software works well. I can pause live TV and do something else for a while, and then come back when I've got enough time saved up that I can jump over stuff I don't want to see for the rest of the show. It also records a show while I watch something previously recorded. A big flaw is that sometimes when it has turned its self on, it will not see the cable signal. It will then dutifully record a black screen. If I am there to restart Eye TV, it will then see the signal and work fine. But the layout and function of the remote and the navigation of their system and a weak point as well. My brother has Direct or Dish TV, and I was pretty impressed a couple years ago by the DVR that came with his system and the layout of the remote and how well the system worked. Even a couple years later now, the Eye TV is pretty lame compared to that, and from what I've read, Tivo works even better than the satellite DVRs. That's my report so far on Eye TV. Jordan Tom Piwowar wrote: After some research and discussion with someone who had rolled their own (Myth TV etc.) I figured out that this would be the only way to get everything I wanted. I also realized that it was more work than I had time for. Based on what people told me on this List I decided that the not too bad and very easy solution was a Tivo. I've had one for about 2 months now. In many ways it is not as good as my old Replay box, but it does have all the modern bells and whistles (HD, internet connection, sharing content between boxes, media downloads). * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] AV Technology Refresh Refresher
Just to clarify: Are you saying you think I could just buy a Tivo unit and never go on line with it or pay for their service, and just program it by start time and duration? Or something like that? Tom Piwowar wrote: They should allow it to be programmed like a VCR. You can do that. I have done that for programs that were not listed correctly by the programming service. This happens in times of special programming, like Olympics or political conventions. But it is so much easier to use the program grid. The Tivo also applies some intelligence when programmed via the grid. (I have not yet worked out the logic of what it does, but it does not literally follow the program grid.) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] AV Technology Refresh Refresher
My watching habits are pretty simple and no one else here watches TV. It's easy for me to program by the hour. I was always afraid it wouldn't function if it couldn't call home. Tom Piwowar wrote: Are you saying you think I could just buy a Tivo unit and never go on line with it or pay for their service, and just program it by start time and duration? Or something like that? Yes you could. It has that feature, but I think the option is too painful to contemplate. That would be going back to the bad old VCR days. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] On-board Ethernet Connection (was:Re: Hard Drive Fa
Tom Piwowar wrote: I uninstalled them all and tried to reinstall them when the computer found them upon reboot, but that installation failed. The monitor refresh is sluggish, and the Ethernet port still doesn't work. Any suggestions or is it time to give up. Can't figure out if it's hardware or software or both at this point. Looks like you are in driver hell. Sometimes the cuase of the problem is a conflict caused by a driver that is not flagged. To get around that you must uninstall devices that are both flagged and not flagged with a ? and then let plug and play put everything back together, hopefull in an order that will work. Best to try this after you are sure you have current drivers for everything involved. Driver voodoo can drive you nuts. The problem could also be a too new driver. One that doesn't really match the version of the OS you are running. This is the toughest thing about reinstalling Windows. You can't be sure that the OS and the bunch of drivers you got are really compatable. Another approach woule be to install OS and drivers from your original CD that came with the computer. After installing and making sure everything works you are starting from a known state. Then start updating and checking gradually while taking careful notes. Gee, how can I get in on this fun?! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] 2nd MS GS Ad Out
I did not start appreciating Seinfeld until it had been on for a couple years, and I thought it should be called the Kramer show. But didn't Seinfeld have a Mac on his desk? b_s-wilk wrote: Is there a link that doesn't require buying a new computer or OS? I think I'll buy that new iMac and get the free iPod. What's that Silverlight crap? Is it a wrapper that breaks Flash? Forget it. Never liked * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of Comcast
Did you know that the article you linked to is for paid subscribers? You might quote us a bit of it. Jim wrote: Helpful link below: http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20080925091223670 On Sep 28, 2008, at 10:29 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A link to the article would be helpful. We're talking Mac here, but if it's on MacFixIt, perhaps that's an issue. I really can't imagine it, but I guess I'll have to do some research now. Thanks for the info! Mical Wimoth Carton [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: September 27, 2008 9:12:07 PM EDT Subject: Re: Speaking of Comcast Just ran across an article on macfixit.com which addresses a trojan horse which seems to display similar, but not exact, symptoms to those in Chrpersons post. On Sep 27, 2008, at 1:20 PM, db wrote: If she has a trojan on board which is filesharing videos etc around the clock, the 250 GB limit could be an issue... db [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I probably should have asked this weeks ago since Comcast has been a topic of discussion. I help a friend with Computer issues. (iMac / checkbook, etc. She's a good friend.) She accesses the internet using Comcast, her browser is Safari, and she uses AOL for e-mail access. Last year, after her internet connection all but failed, Comcast rewired her connection from the street to her house. She can access the internet with no difficulty now. BUT her connection fails, especially with AOL, but also with the internet, after a very brief time of inactivity. If she's using her internet connection, no problem; but if she walks away from the computer for a minute or two (to get a cup of coffee, for example) and then does a keystroke on either Safari or AOL upon her return, she's told she's disconnected and must sign on again. Comcast came out last week and exchanged her modem for a newer one. It seemed to help the problem for a few days, but by week's end, the disconnect issue had returned. FIOS is newly available in her area, and we've been discussing a possible switch to FIOS in hopes the connection issue will be solved. Any thoughts on this will be appreciated. FWIW: There's no way, none whatsoever, that her connection is anywhere near the 250gb limit. Mical Wimoth Carton [EMAIL PROTECTED] * ** 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/ ** * * ** 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] Firefox 3.03: Report Broken Website Broken?
I sometimes use a Firefox extension called PDF Download which asks what you want to do when you click on a pdf: view as html, or download. It usually works pretty well, but it would not view the one I tried at the Cannondale site. Firefox 3 Mac OS 10.5 Richard P. wrote: I am having some trouble opening some PDF's in Firefox at Cannondale's Tech Center: * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MS-tastic
You mean it's patriotic to not pay you taxes!? Why didn't I think of that! No wonder the radical right loves the lying Joe the non-plumber. Larry Sacks wrote: Interesting statistic floated by MS to flog Silverlight. While Adobe claims that the Flash Player is installed on 98% of computers, MS claims that 25 percent of computer users have access to a computer with Silverlight installed. What does that mean? Does living within 500 yards of a computer with Silverlight installed qualify as having access? Nah... It means a computer-controlled car will take you there whether you want to go there or not. And in the process will tell you how you can be a better citizen and why it's patriotic to pay your taxes. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MS Astroturfing
Chris Dunford wrote: The MS ads are not memorable so you might get the impression that there are fewer. So, you are seriously saying that there have been more MS ads than Mac ads, total, over the last two years. Seriously? You are seriously saying that? I don't see words to that effect. Do you seriously see words to that effect? The ads basically say we are fat, happy, and pompous, with money to burn. You said this before, and it is just as ridiculous now as it was then. Do you seriously mean to say that they are not fat, happy, and pompous? Sorry, I couldn't resist. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] what router?
I had updated the Netgears a couple times and would see improvements in some ways. When I hooked up the D-Link to my Komcast it worked great. I updated the firmware on it right away with no problem. It seems to me that most makers of updatable devices always ship with the original software version. Tom Piwowar wrote: so far take seems to be equal but the ability to flash the firmware looks good for the netgear one ...waddaY'all say2that? The ability to flash the firmware will extend the useful life of your purchase by taking care of bugs and future hacks. A good idea. But I wonder how many of us actuallt check to see if our firmware has been updated and actually do the update. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Low battery voltage warning?
I'll vote for the Power supply. Ranbo wrote: Sorry for the continuing questions on this, but computer is exhibiting new behavior at start up. Today, even with all the USB devices pulled, still got the low system battery voltage warning, and on first few tries nothing happened when I hit the F2 key to continue, as it says on screen. Finally, after turning power strip and computer off and then on, still got the warning, but the F2 key brought up start menu. Previously, it seemed that when I unplugged the USB devices (or most of them) it would start up normally. So now I'm really confused - it seems from the feedback here that there are at least 2 different problems going on, maybe 3: 1) the external hard drive power supply (because it only seems to work when it is plugged into the computer) 2) the power supply for the desk top itself * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Low battery voltage warning?
Ranbo wrote: Okay, one more naive question - why a notebook over a laptop? I don't know if the above explanations are true or not. My understanding is that these portable computers started getting so warm on the bottom that manufacturers stopped calling them laptops because they are to hot to keep in your lap. Apple does not make laptops. I guess other makers might. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] what router?
Tom Piwowar wrote: The modem either belongs to or is sold to you by the internet service provider. It will be what their system requires and you really don't want to fool with their requirements. Use whatever they think works best. And you don't mess with any of the settings in their box. All you care about is getting a good signal coming out of your end to their box. As I mentioned before, I use a Motorola Surfboard(mine is an SB5100) instead of Comcasts crappy modems. I got 2 of their dud rentals in a row one year and then bought my own. Several times their techs have reacted with relief when I told them my modem was a Surfboard. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MS emerg security update - anyone notice monitor pr
Tom Piwowar wrote: This illustrates why I have avoided hibernation: it's never worked reliably enough to be worth it. Stand-by works fine and if I need to save battery life, I'll turn the system off. Curiously, the Mac has the same problem. I wonder this is so tough to get right. I vaguely recall a problem with waking from sleep 5 or more years ago but can't recall if it was on a Mac or a Windows machine. We sleep our Macs several times a day and sometimes leave computers on for weeks at a time and never have a problem with sleep. I think we do have problems with using a browser for weeks at a time without shutting it down, but I've given up on advising my wife about this. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Win7 walk-through
mike wrote: Windows 7 is a radical departure in the way MS builds it's OS. Instead of each feature being worked on and added in at various times and various stages of 'beta', these groups aren't allowed to include their code in 7 until it is ready to ship. If Microsoft puts features in just as they ship, it won't be surprising that they won't work well. I don't think that's what they do. Whoops! I let the 5th grader in me out for a second there. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Setting the default browser
Have you tried Seamonkey? Fred Holmes wrote: I'm using Mozilla as my default browser for everything that works, because I like its interface, e.g., its bookmarks manager. I like the ability to manually sort my bookmarks by just dragging and dropping them. They are not in alphabetical order, nor in any logical order (i.e., not in any order that the computer can sort on). And I like the cascading menus that Mozilla bookmarks are displayed it. But I need to open some pages in browsers that are being kept up to date. They stopped updating Mozilla a long time ago. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Win Latency [Was: Network Configuration - Wiring , Switches...]
The first thing I would do on OS X is check out Activity Monitor and see if something is sucking up a all the CPU cycles. Wouldn't that make sense, or am I missing something? I can't remember, but there must be system monitors like that for the Windows OS. Tom Piwowar wrote: Good question. I think latency is the most important ingredient in an enjoyable computer. When you press a key or click on an icon you want something to happen right away. Without that immediate feedback you can't even be sure that the computer registered your action. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] iTunes problem?
I'm on a newish Mac using iTunes 7. I'm trying to import audio books into iTunes. Some of them come in mp3 format now. When I import these mp3s, they import at the original size that the are on the mp3 disk, regardless of my settings in preferences/advanced. I can then right click on the files in Music in iTunes and 'convert to mp3' and get the size I want. Then I'd have to clean all those big files out. Is this the best I can do when importing mp3s, or am I missing something? Thanks * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ridda aol yeecch!
The Mozilla product that includes the email client is Seamonkey. http://www.seamonkey-project.org/releases/ But most Mozilla users use Firefox and Thunderbird. RLeeSimon wrote: Then wat? I need also to change her browser ...she's got win2k and it doesn't allow upgrade to ie7 so wassabest? Firefox,mozilla,opera(which has an email client in it)? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] EFF chastises Apple
Matthew S. Taylor wrote: Not strictly true. They require artists who wish to sell via their store to provide edited versions. Nothing evil about it, just a marketing decision that for them works. No one is forced to make an edit and Walmart is not forced, nor should any store be forced, to sell what they do not wish to sell. Freedom is a two way street. Matthew B * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] EFF chastises Apple
Ahh, so dismissive of Palin's people. If you don't know what it's like to live in a community where a Wal-Mart forces the closing of many of the local businesses, then stick with something you might know something about. Jeff Wright wrote: Actually you are not. In many communities WalMart is the only option. WalMart drove everybody else out of business. I would argue that these communities already had one foot on the commerce banana peel if this is all it took. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Memory
I was looking at upgrading the memory for my wife's 1.67GHz PowerBook G4. Crucial recommends DDR2 PC2-5300, while OWC and DMS both have the DDR2 PC2-4200, which is the type of the memory that is in her computer now. Does anyone know why this variation is OK? I don't know how it would come out including shipping costs, but Crucial's price was as good or better than the others. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Memory
Thanks for the input. Only Crucial did not have the PC2-4200. The others did. If Stewart's perspective is accurate, maybe Crucial moves out older, slower memory faster. I can remember when Crucial's prices were higher than others, but I expect price competition online has driven their prices down. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Memory
I'm sure Newegg is good too. I usually get computer stuff from OWC, but I purchased from Crucial this time. I've never had any trouble finding the right memory, and never had a problem with what I got. But I've only managed about 10 computers in the last few years, almost all Macs, so my experience is very limited. Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Check out Newegg they do have some. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Availability of Cell Phone Batteries
Alvin Auerbach wrote: There' s been a great deal of discussion here about unlocking used cell phones, and I assume that this means using the phones for several years. Correct? But what about obtaining batteries? My experience with a LG phone on Sprint, and a friends ?? phone on Verizon, is that at about three years of use we needed a new battery, and could not find a new battery on the web or from the carrier. We did see advertisements on the web for refurbished batteries. [Sure. They opened the battery and renewed the chemicals. Uh huh.] Is there a list of equivalent, new cell phone batteries? What do you do about keeping a phone after the battery doesn't hold a charge for very long? I don't have any trouble finding a battery if I Google for my cell phone model and battery, and I bought a generic one that works well. atbatt.com is at the top of the list and there seem to be other good hits. Lots of people roll the dice at ebay with good success. I guess some other cell phone batteries must be hard to find. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Mac Mail: Redirect vs. Forward
Honestly Mutt and Jeff! Grow up a little. I'm starting to delete your comments before reading them. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] yardsticks Re:Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken (19+ / 0-) 1 Chicken, approximately 2 pounds (without skin), cut in serving sizes. Ingredients for marinade: 3 tbsp yogurt + 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp garam masala 1 cup portland cement 1/2 tsp corriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp ginger powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt Red Pepper to taste Pinch of orange edible color powder Other Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil to brush 1/2 lemon 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1 onion sliced Mix all ingredients for the marinade and add chicken to it.Let marinade set for two hours. On the barbecue grill, grilllike any other chicken. Brush chicken with oil 2-3 times while cooking. To cook in conventional oven, preheat to 375 and bake chicken in shallow dish for 25-30 minutes till done. Discard any excess water and brush chicken 2-3 times while baking. To serve, arrange chicken pieces on a serving platter. Arrange sliced onions around it. Sprinkle lemon juice and cumin powder and serve. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Mac Mail: Redirect vs. Forward
Generally, Tom talks about issues, jeff and the boys talk about Tom. Wayne Dernoncourt wrote: I wonder if the Tom/Jeff pair are different personalities in the same body? They both denigrate the other and proclaim their's is the correct side. Both companies are using methods to make their company grow. It's not like Microsoft isn't above arm-twisting and stove-piping. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Moose Jerky
Moose Jerky 3-5 pounds lean moose, Sara Palin, or caribou meet. 2/3 cup worcestershire sauce 2/3 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder (not salt) 1 tsp. onion powder (not salt) 1 Tbsp. liquid smoke (unless using smoker) Cut meat into strips about 1/4 inch thick and 1 inch wide. Remove fat. Mix marinade: 2/3 cup worcestershire sauce 2/3 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder (not salt) 1 tsp. onion powder (not salt) 1 Tbsp. liquid smoke (unless using smoker) Put meat and marinade in ziplock bag or plastic container; DON'T use metal!! Set in refrigerator for anywhere from a few hours to overnight. The longer you leave it in, the more marinade it will absorb, meaning more flavor!! Dry in a Little Chief smoker or in the oven at lowest heat setting and the door cracked open. Add liquid smoke to the recipe if using the oven or if you won't be using wood chips in the smoker. SLOW drying is the key to a good jerky so be patient. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] openmeta
Have you seen this alternative to Finder? http://cocoatech.com/ I guess it's been around for a while. Tom Piwowar wrote: http://code.google.com/p/openmeta/ A while back we were discussing an alternative system for organizing files using tags instead of a folder hierarchy. I gave GMail as a well-executed example and mentioned that OS X has this under the hood, but it is hard to get at. Taking us one step closer is this API (for OS X of course). See ironicsoftware.com for some application of this. Maybe they will FTFF since Apple can't manage! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?
Tom Piwowar wrote: I agree the coupon program should never have been implemented. Even the poorest of people can't be all _that_ poor if they own a TV. Not like the $50 is going to break them. Spoken like a rich capitalist. $40 will pay for a week of food. To a growing number of people, TV is the primary source of entertainment, and $40 or more is a painful amount of money. That is easy to forget for the rest of us. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Will political contributions delay switch to HC? [was: Will Obama delay switch to HD?]
Steve at Verizon wrote: Wall Street firms and employees gave more to dems than GOP this past year? As did anyone with any sense. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Senate Approves Digital TV Delay
Right, they spent the rest of the day twiddling their thumbs. Tony B wrote: Yes, but that's about all they did - vote to postpone. They didn't address the sticky issue of more money for free converter boxes. Worse than useless. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
