Re: [H] Win7 Ent 32-bit vs 64-bit?
On Wed, 12 May 2010, Bino Gopal wrote: Well thought I'd share my results as a data point: Got a Lenovo (aka IBM) T61 laptop from circa late 2007. It's the Santa Rosa mobile platform, specifically an Intel Core 2 Duo Merom 2nd gen processor (T7500 @ 2.2Ghz). I don't know what the exact chipset is (anyone know an easy way to find that with an app...?) but in any case the chipset it what usually came with that chip. So I installed Win7 Ent 64-bit (and remember I only have 4GB TOTAL memory installed) and on the System screen, the machine went from saying 3.2GB usable out of the 4GB installed (which was with Win7 32-bit), to just saying a plain 4GB RAM installed with nothing missing... So it looks like even though I only have 4GB physical memory, the MMIO devices don't need to reserve any of my 4GB of memory b/c they can map above it (I assume up to 8GB in my case). So based on the KB article, I assume if I upgraded to 8GB of RAM, it would show 7.2GB of RAM b/c then the devices would still need to map and since 8GB is their max, it would take away from my physical memory...I'll see if I can get 8GB of RAM for it and test this out! ;) Incorrect unfortunately. There were so many complaints/questions from people with the I have 4GB installed why does it only say 3.5GB that Microsoft now reports the INSTALLED memory as the full 4GB, but you still can't use it all. I believe in 32bit Windows 7 you can see the true number in task manager or process explorer. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778%28v=VS.85%29.aspx Microsoft isn't kidding when they say 4GB for windows 7. They are not mapping things above that. They just removed showing you the real number in the system tab. Christopher Fisk
[H] Mozilla Thunderbird Experts ?
I would like to speak with anyone who understands Mozilla-Thunderbird. I still like it, sort of. Mozzy/TBIRD is trying my patience ATM. I accept total fault now :( Will admit it may be my DunderHead code-driving ability. Still in my learning curve. I have no other option! I will NOT do email via a browser-based EMAIL Portal! I have 2 of these portals now. HWG mail inbound traverses neither of these portals! Thank you. Best, D
Re: [H] Mozilla Thunderbird Experts ?
What's the problem Duncan? On 5/12/2010 12:49 PM, DSinc wrote: I would like to speak with anyone who understands Mozilla-Thunderbird. I still like it, sort of. Mozzy/TBIRD is trying my patience ATM. I accept total fault now :( Will admit it may be my DunderHead code-driving ability. Still in my learning curve. I have no other option! I will NOT do email via a browser-based EMAIL Portal! I have 2 of these portals now. HWG mail inbound traverses neither of these portals! Thank you. Best, D
Re: [H] Mozilla Thunderbird Experts ?
I'm using 3.0.4 and I don't like it. I think the new directory structure in the left pane is a pain. My SPAM has increased exponentially in the past week or so as well. Anybody else seeing this? On 5/12/2010 2:49 PM, DSinc wrote: I would like to speak with anyone who understands Mozilla-Thunderbird. I still like it, sort of. Mozzy/TBIRD is trying my patience ATM. I accept total fault now :( Will admit it may be my DunderHead code-driving ability. Still in my learning curve. I have no other option! I will NOT do email via a browser-based EMAIL Portal! I have 2 of these portals now. HWG mail inbound traverses neither of these portals! Thank you. Best, D
Re: [H] Mozilla Thunderbird Experts ?
Bothered me when I first upgraded to TB3 but I've gotten use to it. Typically it stays on unread folders 99% of the time which serves me fine. SPAM wise nothing unusual here, light flow of new unfiltered, don't check my junk that often. On 5/12/2010 1:39 PM, Stan Zaske wrote: I'm using 3.0.4 and I don't like it. I think the new directory structure in the left pane is a pain. My SPAM has increased exponentially in the past week or so as well. Anybody else seeing this? On 5/12/2010 2:49 PM, DSinc wrote: I would like to speak with anyone who understands Mozilla-Thunderbird. I still like it, sort of. Mozzy/TBIRD is trying my patience ATM. I accept total fault now :( Will admit it may be my DunderHead code-driving ability. Still in my learning curve. I have no other option! I will NOT do email via a browser-based EMAIL Portal! I have 2 of these portals now. HWG mail inbound traverses neither of these portals! Thank you. Best, D
Re: [H] Win7 Ent 32-bit vs 64-bit?
Well 32bit I dunno as none of my x32 boxes have more than 2GB. Process Explorer lists 4,192,372 here on Win7 x64. They adjusted the reported amount for x32 but it was a minor 3GB fractional amount not to report fake full 4GB. On 5/12/2010 12:36 PM, Christopher Fisk wrote: Incorrect unfortunately. There were so many complaints/questions from people with the I have 4GB installed why does it only say 3.5GB that Microsoft now reports the INSTALLED memory as the full 4GB, but you still can't use it all. I believe in 32bit Windows 7 you can see the true number in task manager or process explorer. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778%28v=VS.85%29.aspx Microsoft isn't kidding when they say 4GB for windows 7. They are not mapping things above that. They just removed showing you the real number in the system tab. Christopher Fisk
Re: [H] NetGear WNDR3700
Keep the n band for the TiVo and the other for the laptop. Glad you like the router. Mine has been rock solid for months now. Probably the best router I have owned. Let me know how the signal strength is near the TiVo. On my Google phone I downloaded an app called wifi analyzer. And it let me find the least crowded channel for my wifi. Worked like a charm. I suggest doing the same via your laptop. I forgot the name of the software but it does the same thing. On May 12, 2010 10:32 PM, Anthony Q. Martin amar...@charter.net wrote: Bam! I got my Dell Latitude XT to recognize the 5G band of the 3700! Now it reports 270 Mbps. Haven't had time to test it, though, but that's a feel good moment. Turns out the problems was the damn laptop. It has a Dell Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini card in it. Googling revealed all kind of problems with this cardbut I finally got around to looking for a Windows 7 64-bit driver. That got me to someone claiming that the updated driver for this device has the problems. So the solution was the delete it (and the files too) and let Win7 reinstall its stock driver. Well, lo and behold, the laptop now sees both the 2.4 and 5 G band networks, as well as their SSIDs. Simple matter after that to get up and going. Not sure I'm going to let the laptop live there, though. I don't really need it for faster downloads. I'd like to give all of that bandwidth to my Tivo downstairs, if possible. On the other hand...I don't use the laptop that much here so sharing probably wouldn't be much of a problem. But now I can use the laptop to see what kind of 5GHz signal I get downstairs near the Tivo. I swore a long time ago to NEVER buy another dell anything. What I didn't swear was to let someone else buy me a dell something. Well, no more dell for me. Period. Same with Apple. Did y'all hear that Verzion and Google claim to be working on an Android Tablet? I hope they keep on track with that as competition is a good thing. On 5/12/2010 1:59 AM, Naushad Zulfiqar wrote: Are both n and g enabled? Set the band to 6 just to make sure. Also give the firmware update... No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus...
[H] Open question?
Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
Still wired LAN at my house. - Original Message - From: DSinc dx7...@bellsouth.net To: Hardware Group hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 16:24 Subject: [H] Open question? Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
tnx Veech. (thought so!) Duncan On 05/12/2010 19:30, Veech wrote: Still wired LAN at my house. - Original Message - From: DSinc dx7...@bellsouth.net To: Hardware Group hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 16:24 Subject: [H] Open question? Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
Wired is the best option if you can make it happen for all needs. But wifi works great for lots of applications. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: DSinc dx7...@bellsouth.net Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 19:24:52 To: Hardware Grouphardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Open question? Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
both. fp At 04:24 PM 5/12/2010, DSinc Poked the stick with: Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5110 (20100512) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- HaHaHa! Yuk, Yuk. Snort. Harumph.
Re: [H] NetGear WNDR3700
yep, the router rocks. Can't believe I went so long without upgrading. Never thought to match the channel...need that software On 5/12/2010 7:05 PM, Naushad Zulfiqar wrote: Keep the n band for the TiVo and the other for the laptop. Glad you like the router. Mine has been rock solid for months now. Probably the best router I have owned. Let me know how the signal strength is near the TiVo. On my Google phone I downloaded an app called wifi analyzer. And it let me find the least crowded channel for my wifi. Worked like a charm. I suggest doing the same via your laptop. I forgot the name of the software but it does the same thing. On May 12, 2010 10:32 PM, Anthony Q. Martinamar...@charter.net wrote: Bam! I got my Dell Latitude XT to recognize the 5G band of the 3700! Now it reports 270 Mbps. Haven't had time to test it, though, but that's a feel good moment. Turns out the problems was the damn laptop. It has a Dell Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini card in it. Googling revealed all kind of problems with this cardbut I finally got around to looking for a Windows 7 64-bit driver. That got me to someone claiming that the updated driver for this device has the problems. So the solution was the delete it (and the files too) and let Win7 reinstall its stock driver. Well, lo and behold, the laptop now sees both the 2.4 and 5 G band networks, as well as their SSIDs. Simple matter after that to get up and going. Not sure I'm going to let the laptop live there, though. I don't really need it for faster downloads. I'd like to give all of that bandwidth to my Tivo downstairs, if possible. On the other hand...I don't use the laptop that much here so sharing probably wouldn't be much of a problem. But now I can use the laptop to see what kind of 5GHz signal I get downstairs near the Tivo. I swore a long time ago to NEVER buy another dell anything. What I didn't swear was to let someone else buy me a dell something. Well, no more dell for me. Period. Same with Apple. Did y'all hear that Verzion and Google claim to be working on an Android Tablet? I hope they keep on track with that as competition is a good thing. On 5/12/2010 1:59 AM, Naushad Zulfiqar wrote: Are both n and g enabled? Set the band to 6 just to make sure. Also give the firmware update... No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus... No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2870 - Release Date: 05/12/10 14:26:00
Re: [H] NetGear WNDR3700
no trouble here with mine and it is connected to a Netgear bridge. model eludes me at the moment. fp At 07:57 PM 5/11/2010, Anthony Q. Martin Poked the stick with: Man...none of my stuff can see any wireless signals coming from this router. I'm wondering if it is sending out any signals. It's setup to broadcast its SSID but even with my laptop right next to it, it can't see it. What gives here? The wired 1000Gbps ports work fine and the lights for the 2.4GHZ and 5 GHz wireless are shining bright. __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5107 (20100512) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- HaHaHa! Yuk, Yuk. Snort. Harumph.
Re: [H] Open question?
Wired, but run wireless for the daughter's laptop when she visits from college. Jim -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
Re: [H] Open question?
Everything important in my place is wired and gigabit speed running through a managed switch with QOS. Even on N-band wifi, transferring videos that are 13-15GB each could take a really long time. I have a wireless setup just for my daughter laptop and I use it occasionally with my laptop if I'm outside on the porch. lopaka From: DSinc dx7...@bellsouth.net To: Hardware Group hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 4:24:52 PM Subject: [H] Open question? Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
Both Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
Desktops are wired, Laptops are WiFi. At 07:24 PM 5/12/2010, DSinc wrote: Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan __ NOD32 5110 (20100512) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com __ Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. - Benjamin Franklin PS. Please note that I have switched to my GMAIL address - mike...@gmail.com Please update your email / address book / contact list accordingly. Thanks
Re: [H] Open question?
I will never go wireless. Ever! On 5/12/2010 6:24 PM, DSinc wrote: Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
I switched to Wi-Fi only when I got rid of the last desktop machine. Who wants his laptop to be tethered to a bulky ethernet cable? Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
Re: [H] Open question?
I do, if I'm transferring large files although true 802.11N @ 3xxMbit is not bad. On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 06:47:48PM -0700, Gary VanderMolen wrote: I switched to Wi-Fi only when I got rid of the last desktop machine. Who wants his laptop to be tethered to a bulky ethernet cable? Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? -- Bryan G. Seitz
Re: [H] Open question?
Stan, TNX. Duncan On 05/12/2010 21:11, Stan Zaske wrote: I will never go wireless. Ever! On 5/12/2010 6:24 PM, DSinc wrote: Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
Gary, Understand the lifestyle change; and your creds. Suppose I am still a desktop-junkie. No harm, no foul. Just wondering. TNX, Duncan On 05/12/2010 21:47, Gary VanderMolen wrote: I switched to Wi-Fi only when I got rid of the last desktop machine. Who wants his laptop to be tethered to a bulky ethernet cable? Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
Re: [H] Open question?
Bryan, In my very simple ask, YOU may not count; because I figure you play everywhere, by necessity. Even in places I do not need to know about. But, TNX anyway. Duncan On 05/12/2010 21:58, Bryan Seitz wrote: I do, if I'm transferring large files although true 802.11N @ 3xxMbit is not bad. On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 06:47:48PM -0700, Gary VanderMolen wrote: I switched to Wi-Fi only when I got rid of the last desktop machine. Who wants his laptop to be tethered to a bulky ethernet cable? Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
Re: [H] Open question?
A bunch of wired with a mix of CAT 5,5E,6 over the years. And some wireless, and Sneaker net here. Still prefer the hard wired. Tony -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:18 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Open question? Bryan, In my very simple ask, YOU may not count; because I figure you play everywhere, by necessity. Even in places I do not need to know about. But, TNX anyway. Duncan On 05/12/2010 21:58, Bryan Seitz wrote: I do, if I'm transferring large files although true 802.11N @ 3xxMbit is not bad. On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 06:47:48PM -0700, Gary VanderMolen wrote: I switched to Wi-Fi only when I got rid of the last desktop machine. Who wants his laptop to be tethered to a bulky ethernet cable? Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
Re: [H] Open question?
Michael, TNX. This seems to be a new norm. I don't do laptops yet. Duncan On 05/12/2010 20:13, Michael Resnick wrote: Desktops are wired, Laptops are WiFi. At 07:24 PM 5/12/2010, DSinc wrote: Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan __ NOD32 5110 (20100512) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com __ Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. - Benjamin Franklin PS. Please note that I have switched to my GMAIL address - mike...@gmail.com Please update your email / address book / contact list accordingly. Thanks
Re: [H] Open question?
Tony, TNX, Interesting. I still do sneakernet now via my new USB FD's. Old habits die hard. Duncan On 05/12/2010 22:30, Tony Riederer wrote: A bunch of wired with a mix of CAT 5,5E,6 over the years. And some wireless, and Sneaker net here. Still prefer the hard wired. Tony -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:18 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Open question? Bryan, In my very simple ask, YOU may not count; because I figure you play everywhere, by necessity. Even in places I do not need to know about. But, TNX anyway. Duncan On 05/12/2010 21:58, Bryan Seitz wrote: I do, if I'm transferring large files although true 802.11N @ 3xxMbit is not bad. On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 06:47:48PM -0700, Gary VanderMolen wrote: I switched to Wi-Fi only when I got rid of the last desktop machine. Who wants his laptop to be tethered to a bulky ethernet cable? Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
Re: [H] Open question?
Yep, I use a combination of wired (2xNetgear GS108T) and wireless (Netgear WNR3500). Wireless is strictly for my work laptop and any friends that come over, all of my desktops are wired as well as my PS3/Denon. Julian On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 10:42 PM, DSinc dx7...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tony, TNX, Interesting. I still do sneakernet now via my new USB FD's. Old habits die hard. Duncan On 05/12/2010 22:30, Tony Riederer wrote: A bunch of wired with a mix of CAT 5,5E,6 over the years. And some wireless, and Sneaker net here. Still prefer the hard wired. Tony -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:18 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Open question? Bryan, In my very simple ask, YOU may not count; because I figure you play everywhere, by necessity. Even in places I do not need to know about. But, TNX anyway. Duncan On 05/12/2010 21:58, Bryan Seitz wrote: I do, if I'm transferring large files although true 802.11N @ 3xxMbit is not bad. On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 06:47:48PM -0700, Gary VanderMolen wrote: I switched to Wi-Fi only when I got rid of the last desktop machine. Who wants his laptop to be tethered to a bulky ethernet cable? Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
Re: [H] Open question?
Wired for all workstations, servers, and devices/appliances (ie: TV, blu-ray player, Dish receivers). WiFi N for laptops WiFi G for phones/other that don't speak N Wireless is great for any device you don't want to be tethered on, but nothing beats the performance, security, and reliability of good old fashioned twisted pair. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 6:25 PM To: Hardware Group Subject: [H] Open question? Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
Julian, TNX. I suspected. Duncan On 05/12/2010 22:43, Julian Zottl wrote: Yep, I use a combination of wired (2xNetgear GS108T) and wireless (Netgear WNR3500). Wireless is strictly for my work laptop and any friends that come over, all of my desktops are wired as well as my PS3/Denon. Julian On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 10:42 PM, DSincdx7...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tony, TNX, Interesting. I still do sneakernet now via my new USB FD's. Old habits die hard. Duncan On 05/12/2010 22:30, Tony Riederer wrote: A bunch of wired with a mix of CAT 5,5E,6 over the years. And some wireless, and Sneaker net here. Still prefer the hard wired. Tony -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:18 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Open question? Bryan, In my very simple ask, YOU may not count; because I figure you play everywhere, by necessity. Even in places I do not need to know about. But, TNX anyway. Duncan On 05/12/2010 21:58, Bryan Seitz wrote: I do, if I'm transferring large files although true 802.11N @ 3xxMbit is not bad. On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 06:47:48PM -0700, Gary VanderMolen wrote: I switched to Wi-Fi only when I got rid of the last desktop machine. Who wants his laptop to be tethered to a bulky ethernet cable? Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -Original Message- From: DSinc Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
Re: [H] Open question?
Greg, TNX. I've always known you were into it all... :) Logic for WIFI makes sense; though I still fear it. Duncan On 05/12/2010 23:04, Greg Sevart wrote: Wired for all workstations, servers, and devices/appliances (ie: TV, blu-ray player, Dish receivers). WiFi N for laptops WiFi G for phones/other that don't speak N Wireless is great for any device you don't want to be tethered on, but nothing beats the performance, security, and reliability of good old fashioned twisted pair. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 6:25 PM To: Hardware Group Subject: [H] Open question? Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Open question?
Both Both PC's, the laser printer, and both NAS boxen in the computer room are all on a wired Gigabit switch... NAS transfers are very fast that way... :) But I use wireless for the MacBook Pro laptop and the Xbox 360 in the living room where I don't have any ethernet cables.. Works very well for me.. On May 12, 2010, at 4:24 PM, DSinc wrote: Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this LIST is now actively using WIFI for their internal home LANs? No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both! The basic question is about the use of WIFI... :) (Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6 LANs?) Just wondering? Best, Duncan -- JRS stei...@pacbell.net Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
