Re: [H] Modern day listserv?

[Scott Sipe]

I haven't used it in a few years, but my recollection was that Google
groups did allow adding anybody. I just took a look at our domain admin
page, and I was able to add a non-domain email to a group, but there may be
some limitations I don't know about.

It does seem like many organizations are moving to Microsoft 365 now.

Scott

On Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 9:03 AM Brian Weeden  wrote:

> Hey everyone, hope all are well.
>
> I'm starting up some IT services for a small non-profit and struggling to
> find the answer for one of them. I need a service that can provide several
> old school listservs (like this one!) - where members of the list can all
> post to it - in addition to the standard mass email marketing stuff for
> monthly newsletters and the such.
>
> Seems that most places these days only do the latter, and services like
> Google and Microsoft 365 only offer listservs to people who are in the
> domain already. For this application, I need to be able to add people
> outside the domain who can participate in the listserv.
>
> Any ideas? Free is good, but we're willing to pay as well.
>
>
> -
> Brian
>

Re: [H] Still alive?

[Scott Sipe]

What kind of AMD servers are you getting? I'd love to get an EPYC tower for
work. Our current small office server is a Dell PowerEdge Xeon from 2017.

Scott

On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 12:39 AM Greg Sevart  wrote:

> My vote would be 5800X.
>
> I've got a 5600X, 5800X, and 5950X all in use. Zen 3 is a beast. I've got
> Intel Coffee Lake, Comet Lake, and Rocket Lake cores in use too (and of
> course older iterations of both AMD and Intel cores), but the machines I
> really care most about are running AMD cores right now. Even the latest
> bulk order of servers I placed at work are based on EPYC Zen 3 silicon.
>
> My general stance has always been "tie goes to Intel" - so this is pretty
> telling for me. Not since K8/Hammer have I been this far on the AMD side of
> the fence.
>
> Greg
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware  On Behalf Of
> Steve Tomporowski
> Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2021 7:38 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Still alive?
>
> Still here.  Thinking finally of building a Ryzen system.  Which Ryzen
> processor is the sweet spot these days?  Building a new system is fine, but
> I don't know when I could ever afford a video card again.  Luckily I never
> sold my GTX 750.
>
> Steve
>
> On 8/7/2021 8:31 PM, Al A wrote:
> > Still Alive?
> >
> > al
>
>

Re: [H] Still alive?

[Scott Sipe]

Funny...I was randomly thinking of the HWG a few days ago when I was doing
some email reorganization. Good to still see people kicking around.

Like Steve, still running an old gpu, GTX 970 from ~2014/15 I think. I had
half a thought to try to get a 3080 something but those prices are insane
and they're still impossible to get. Build your own doesn't seem quite the
same as it used to!

Scott

On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 1:37 PM Thane K. Sherrington <
th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:

> Still here!  I hope everyone else is doing well.
>
>
>

Re: [H] 2080 Ti

[Scott Sipe]

It's kind of crazy. I bought a 970 GTX in 2014 for $350. I'm not a huge
gamer and don't have any great need for the latest and greatest. $350 is as
much as I have ever spent on a graphics card.

The 1080Ti was released in 2016 and seems to compare pretty darn well to
all but the very top end of the 2080 series.

And for my modest 1080p gaming needs, the 970gtx still does OK.

I've had a hankering to build a new AMD system, so might wait to see what
the Ampere series that's apparently coming out later this year will look
like.

Scott

On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 2:30 PM FORC5  wrote:

>
> thanks for that, looks promising
>
> fuf
>
> On 7/10/2020 10:06 AM, James Boswell wrote:
> > They're not insubstantially faster than the 2080 Super for one, there's
> > some halo product $$$ going on, and also the die the thing is built on is
> > ABSOLUTELY GIGANTIC, 775mm^2, can't be far off the maximum reticle size.
> > cost per unit won't be cheap on Nvidia's end.
> >
> > However Ampere can't be especially far away at this point, so don't jump
> on
> > a Turing right now. :)
> >
> > On Fri, 10 Jul 2020 at 16:46, FORC5  wrote:
> >
> >> anyone have a clue why the 2080Ti cards are
> >> so much more $$$ then
> >> just a 2080 ULTRA (?)
> >>
> >> running a 1080Ti, happy I guess but with
> >> S much spare time ATM buying
> >> stuff seems to be my new hobby.
> >>
> >> just updated my box to a BeQuiet dark base
> >> 900, very heavy but nice case but then I
> >> bought the extra stuff to convert it to rev 2
> >> ( with the Qi charger) with no glass. not
> >> into RGB
> >>
> >> soon to be completely banana crazy.
> >>
> >> resistance is NOT futile
> >>
> >> fuf
> >>
> >>
>

Re: [H] Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO 802.11ac

[Scott Sipe]

I've using a Netgear router with ddwrt firmware at home, but I've really
liked the AC Pros I have at the office--easy to configure, powerful, fast.

At home I split the network in a 2.4ghz and 5ghz network with different
SSIDs years ago (I think I had one device that was struggling otherwise, I
don't even remember). I guess that's not recommended anymore?

I was thinking about switching to an all Ubiquiti setup and running with 3
wireless vlans -- "home" / "home-guest" / "home-devices" (smart devices,
etc). Anybody done this before?

Scott


On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 11:48 AM Christopher Fisk <
christopher.f...@thefisks.org> wrote:

> Wireless uplink on the Unifi Devices is an interesting beast.  It's very
> nice for being able to get wifi where you wouldn't be able to normally
> (think outside way across the lawn), but the cost is that each pocket you
> send is re-sent however many jumps, using available wireless bandwidth.
>
> If you have 50mb internet bandwidth and you're using the UniFi AP AC PRO
> with 1300mb max speed on 5GHz, you'll not really see any bandwidth
> degradation unless you end up with a string of Unifi Devices so long it's
> just silly.
>
> If you have a 1gb internet bandwidth, you'll see some degradation in speed
> after way fewer hops.
>
> The above assumes your 5GHz spectrum is not already congested.  If you've
> in an apartment building you'll want to do as much as possible to stop the
> congestion, if you're in a house and can't see anything except your own
> wifi, then feel free to use wireless uplink.
>
> On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 5:38 PM Brian Weeden 
> wrote:
>
> > POE is the key - if you have a POE switch, all you need to run is CAT 5
> or
> > 6 to the locations where you want to have an AP. It doesn’t need to have
> an
> > electrical outlet.
> >
> > I have two AC-Pros in my house (one in the roof and one in the basement)
> > that both go back to the same switch and it works beautifully. They’re on
> > the same WiFi network and each client connects to whichever AP it suits
> it
> > better.
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:18 PM Naushad Zulfiqar 
> wrote:
> >
> > > That would be correct.  I have a similar setup to you with a 8 Port
> > > Ubiquiti POE switch and 2x AC-LR's and they both work solid as a rock
> and
> > > seamless switching between the 2AP's on my devices.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:14 PM Winterlight <
> winterli...@winterlight.org
> > >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > so best to connect each of them CAT6 to the router or switch/router
> > > >
> > > > At 12:45 PM 3/24/2020, you wrote:
> > > > >Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > >You can configure the AP to use wireless backhaul but the
> performance
> > is
> > > > >degraded quite a bit.  Better to have wired backhaul.
> > > > >
> > > > >You can try the wireless and switch to wired if need be.
> > > > >
> > > > >On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 2:39 PM Winterlight <
> > > winterli...@winterlight.org>
> > > > >wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I have a single Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO 802.11ac and I am
> thinking
> > > > > > of adding another. If you use  multiple devices do they  both
> > connect
> > > > > > wired to the router...or each other or wireless?  Thanks
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >--
> > > > >Best Regards,
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >Zulfiqar Naushad
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Best Regards,
> > >
> > >
> > > Zulfiqar Naushad
> > >
> > --
> >
> >
> > -
> > Brian
> >
>

Re: [H] List seems dead these days?

[Scott Sipe]

I'm embarrassed to say my last serious build was an i7-4970 and a
Geforce970 (and also embarrassed I had to look up in my email to see when
that was -- 2014!). I do have an itch to try out AMD again.

I put together a small AMD system a year or so ago with my son--who is now
9. I think I first joined the HWG when I was around 13 or 14 (does anybody
remember when the list started?). Now THAT'S scary.

Great to see so many people still around.

Scott

On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 9:01 PM Thane K. Sherrington <
th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:

> Anyone else getting double posts?
>
> On 07/08/2019 9:58 p.m., Thane K. Sherrington wrote:
> > Yeah, those were the days. :)
> >
> > T
> >
> > On 07/08/2019 3:16 p.m., Christopher Fisk wrote:
> >
> >> Gone are the days of getting a 50% overclock out of a slocket'ed Celeron
> >> 300a malaysia.
> >>
> >> On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 1:37 PM Joshua MacCraw 
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Is there an issue at my end or is the list faded?
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

Re: [H] Godaddy

[Scott Sipe]

I switched all my domain registrations to NameSilo (from GoDaddy) which has
been really good.

Hosting-wise I feel like things have changed a ton in recent years, but
I've been using Pair.com for many years and am extremely happy with their
service and support. IF I were starting from scratch today I might look at
MS Azure or some other virtualized offering.

Scott

On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 3:46 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> Ever since Godaddy went public they have gone down terribly.Their
> support is awful and it is off shore now. Support is so bad that they
> don't even ask for "how did we do" surveys anymore. Support
> incompetence has actually cost me quite a bit of money and now I am
> looking to move my domains and hosting somewhere else. I am asking
> the collective for recomendations? Thanks
>
>

Re: [H] Fwd: [dunsin] Upcoming MySQL Maintenance (today!)

[Scott Sipe]

Duncan, great to see your name. I hope you are doing well! (and ditto to
all others still on the list)

Scott

On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 6:06 PM DSinc  wrote:

>
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Re: [H] Ransomware, File Recovery, Bitcoin, Oh My!

[Scott Sipe]

My office was hit by this exact same kind of attack. It came in through RDP
over a nonstandard port. Started encrypting a multi-terabyte network share
before I physically pulled the plug. Luckily had a backup from 24h before.
Lesson: RDP exposed anywhere on the internet is NEVER safe. All covered
with VPN and IP restrictions now.

Sigh.

Scott

On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, lopaka polena  wrote:

> I do use RDP frequently but never through default ports. Bummer there's no
> way to fix it without paying and no guarantee even if you pay. I still do
> hardcopy backups onto blu-ray discs at times because I can't afford to lose
> certain things to NAS failure or malware
>
> lopaka
>
> On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 5:14 PM, Thane K. Sherrington <
> th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:
>
> > There are a whole bunch of free decryptors available, but not for this
> > variant.  Basically, when the criminal group gets taken down, often they
> > get the key and then the AV company makes a freeware program for people.
> > Very nice of them.
> >
> > Some useful pages I've found during this mess:
> >
> > https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php
> >
> > https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/ransomware-decryption-tools/
> >
> > T
> >
> >
> > On 18-Jul-18 6:50 PM, lopaka polena wrote:
> >
> >> https://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/utility
> >>
> >> Never tried any of these but did read an article where they tested some
> of
> >> these and were able to recover some users files
> >>
> >> lopaka
> >>
> >> On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 2:30 PM, Winterlight <
> winterli...@winterlight.org
> >> >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> )Does anyone know if the ransomware encryption encrypts the file to a
> new
> >>>
>  file, then deletes the old one (giving me the possibility of deleted
>  file
>  recovery)?  If so, what software is recommend for an Windows NTFS
>  system
>  (so far, Recuva and R-Studio have found squat).
> 
>  I am surprised it encrypted the entire drive. Everything I have read,
> or
> >>> been told it involved the user files. I have never heard of a single
> >>> instance where the victim was able to recover their files without the
> >>> key.
> >>> I have read about people who pay up but still don't get the key which
> >>> didn't surprise me. Even large companies, hospitals, and government
> >>> agencies have been unable to overcome this, and usually pay up. I bet a
> >>> lot
> >>> of IT employees loose there jobs over being so unprepared to deal with
> >>> this.
> >>>
> >>> 2)If he decides to pay the ransom and take his chances, what are legit
> >>>
>  sites to purchase bitcoin (never done that before)?
> 
>  I have read that the ransom note often tells the victim how to go
> about
> >>> getting and transferring bit coin. Which make a lot of sense given that
> >>> bit
> >>> coin is so esoteric and most of the victims are naive about basic PC
> >>> stuff.
> >>> I have also heard of bit coin machines in places like NYC.There are
> legit
> >>> banking sites on line to do this... I would Google it. I understand
> that
> >>> I
> >>> think it is Citibank that now deals with bitcoin.
> >>>
> >>> Sorry I don't have the answers you are looking for and too bad they
> can't
> >>> put these criminals in prison for a very long time.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

Re: [H] Duncan?

[Scott Sipe]

Very glad to hear from you, Duncan!

Didn't mean to worry anybody (and I've barely posted here in years!), but I
just hadn't seen your name in quite a while and wanted to make sure
everything was ok!

Best,
Scott

On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 4:44 PM, Thane K. Sherrington <
th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:

> Hi Duncan,
>
> I'm glad to here you're ok.  Scott's email got me worried.
>
> T
>
> On 02/02/2018 8:04 PM, DSinc wrote:
>
>> Forc5,
>>
>> I don't have anything from you last week. Can't find zip. Last I see is
>> the biz about Bino Gopal's laptop running at 100% CPU. Not certain, but
>> suspect it is fixed. Little gets past our cadre.
>>
>> Our Domain has been re-registered; supported again for 2 years (thru
>> 2019). All good,I hope.
>>
>> Duncan
>>
>>
>> On 2/2/2018 1:57 PM, FORC5 wrote:
>>
>>> Wrote to him last week with no response.
>>> Worried
>>> fp
>>>
>>> FUFMAN's LAB of DOOM
>>>
>>> From: Scott Sipe
>>> Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 11:51 AM
>>> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
>>> Subject: [H] Duncan?
>>>
>>> Just wondering if anybody had heard anything from Duncan recently?
>>>
>>> Scott
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

[H] Duncan?

[Scott Sipe]

Just wondering if anybody had heard anything from Duncan recently?

Scott

Re: [H] make CAT6 cable

[Scott Sipe]

I don't know what I'm talking about, and I do think there are additional
higher standards for CAT6, so by using a hand trip tool you might
technically not be able to max out CAT6 (maybe?), but having said that... I
crimped some in-wall grade CAT6 and the only real difference was that the
CAT6 cable had this rigid plastic spine running down the middle of the
cable sheath. I cut it back and crimped as normal. Running on gigabit just
fine.

Scott

On Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have the connectors and crimp tool to make CAT5 and 5e cables. One of my
> factory CAT6 needs an end replaced. This cable is run under the house and
> there is no easy way to just buy another cable and replace. I have made
> many CAT5 and 5e cables but never a CAT6. Do they use the same connectors?
> Cat5e and Cat6 both use 8 wires ...right? What do I need to know? Thanks
> w
>
>

Re: [H] Duncan

[Scott Sipe]

Gosh, not a good message to see after a week off the list! Hope you're feeling 
much better by now, Duncan, and you're back to normal in no time. Best wishes 
from North Carolina!

My email archives on this computer only go back to ~2007, and some of the 
oldest emails I have are from Duncan. I imagine one could find HWG emails from 
Duncan going back 10 more years beyond that...it's been a long time!

Scott

 On Nov 22, 2014, at 8:51 AM, James Edwards jedwa...@hardwaregroup.com wrote:
 
 Yo everyone, pay attention! From his sister Bonny at addy4st...@yahoo.com
 
 To all,
 
 My brother, Duncan, (do not know how he's identified in your group other
 than the owner of this site) was admitted to the hospital on 11-11 after
 suffering multiple strokes. He was in ccu for 3 days, the hospital for 3 and
 is now in re-hab. He is mobile, somewhat, and coherent, but memory, vision,
 and balance are impaired. Thought you would like to know. He's optimistic,
 accepting, and going with the flow. He's himself in conversation, just
 trapped in a not too responsive body.
 
 Bonny
 
 Bonny, please send me a good address to send well wishes. I will forward it
 to the list.
 
 
 
 Jim Edwards
 

Re: [H] -OT- If you don't mind helping me out

[Scott Sipe]

I'm in too (and sorry for your and your wife's loss--losing pets is hard).

Take that, Facebook!

Scott

On Sep 19, 2014, at 1:54 PM, Thane Sherrington 
th...@computerconnectionltd.com wrote:

 Thanks guys, I really appreciate it, and my wife is ecstatic (she really 
 misses her cat - and I do too).
 
 It also appears that the HWG out performed Facebook in total votes, as she's 
 up to 47 now.
 
 Once again, the Collective comes through!
 
 T
 
 
 

Re: [H] Microsoft Issues End of Support Warning for Win7

[Scott Sipe]

On Jul 13, 2014, at 1:02 PM, Thane Sherrington wrote:

 At 11:22 AM 13/07/2014, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 I don't get how that can announce a EOS warning that are 6 months out. That 
 should have come two years ago.  It makes zero sense in the light of Windows 
 8 failure and while at the same time talking of Windows 9. People will find 
 it easier to just jump to Mac OS.
 
 You're certainly right here.  Vista was a huge bonus for Apple, who got a 
 bump then, and 8 is going to be another bump.  MS doesn't get that they have 
 to provide what the market wants, not what they want to sell.
 
 T 

At work, our computers are about 50/50 Windows 7 and XP. We actually still have 
a few Windows 2000 VMs running, too (no internet browsing)! I really thought 
Microsoft had turned a corner with Windows 7.

I had played with Windows 8 about a year ago on a computer we purchased for our 
warehouse, and decided to just wipe and install 7. I didn't have time to figure 
everything out.

Just last week, however, I bought a cheapo 8.1 laptop from Best Buy for testing 
some software on. I am honestly shocked by how much I hate win8. Awkward 
gestures, annoying seemingly random flipping between fullscreen mode and 
desktop mode, panels everywhere, REVERSED TOUCHPAD SCROLLING (way to copy 
something stupid Apple did), and the program we were testing doesn't work right 
to boot (some incompatibility between IE11 and Flash--works fine on every 
single other platform we tested on).

I can't see rolling out any computer at work that has Windows8 on it. What a 
shame.

Scott

Re: [H] Using two routers at the same time. but only one for WiFi

[Scott Sipe]

Are you running tomato with OpenVPN? What tomato 
distribution/mods/plugins/whatever do you use? I've only ever used the stock 
tomato without VPN and would love to give it a shot.

Scott

On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:30 AM, Robert Martin Jr. wrote:

 Sorry didn't give all the info. One router is bridged to primary and the 
 other uses tomato going out an encrypted VPN. Haven't had any issues and have 
 been running 24/7 for over a year. All tomato firmware.
 
 lopaka
 
 
 From: Naushad Zulfiqar z00...@gmail.com
 To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
 Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 6:07 AM
 Subject: Re: [H] Using two routers at the same time. but only one for WiFi
 
 
 Wouldn't double NAT be an issue?
 
 
 On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Robert Martin Jr. 
 lopaka_...@yahoo.comwrote:
 
 Yes, no problem at all with that setup. I have 3 wireless routers at my
 house. The second and third use the first as the gateway. My network's
 using 3 different subnets so I can prioritize traffic easily. Gaming, work,
 and home/VOIP networks.
 
 lopaka
 
 
 
   From: Brian Weeden brian.wee...@gmail.com
 To: hardware hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
 Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:51 AM
 Subject: [H] Using two routers at the same time. but only one for WiFi
 
 
 Got a bit of a problem with my home network. I've got FIOS (which I love)
 but the WiFi signal from the FIOS router is not strong enough to go up to
 our bedroom. Also, it's speeds are not all that great.
 
 A few months ago I looked into setting up a WiFi extender for the network.
 Unfortunately, none of the Actiontec routers that Verizon uses support it:
 
 http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Home-Networking/Actiontec-router-does-not-support-wireless-range-extender-so-how/td-p/553721
 
 I've confirmed that my router is one of these. I was also told that
 replacing the FIOS router completely was not an option because it's needed
 for the IPTV to function.
 
 So, I was thinking it should be possible to turn off the WiFi portion of
 the FIOS router and add a new router to the network that will handle the
 wireless duties. As long as I set the new router to use the FIOS router for
 its gateway, things should work, right?
 
 Would it be preferable to run off DHCP for the new router and have the FIOS
 router handle those duties? Or should I let the new router get it's IP
 address from the FIOS router and then all the wireless devices get their IP
 addresses from the new router? In that case I'd obviously have to make sure
 they were on different IP ranges.
 
 
 -
 Brian
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 Best Regards,
 
 
 Zulfiqar Naushad

Re: [H] Bulk Cat 6 cable - 1000'

[Scott Sipe]

Seems like a really nice price, but I haven't used it.

I recently bought 1000 ft cat6 solid core from Monoprice for about $100. I've 
only had a couple runs for phone lines done so far, and they've worked fine. 
Haven't tested any data runs yet.

Scott

On Mar 30, 2013, at 6:04 PM, Bobby Heid wrote:

 Newegg has Coboc Cat 6 bulk cable - 1000 feet, for $100 with a $50 rebate
 card.  Anyone used this brand of cable?
 
 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE
 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENEN=100017718%20600
 026277IsNodeId=1Description=cobocname=1000%20ft.Order=BESTMATCH
 N=100017718%20600026277IsNodeId=1Description=cobocname=1000%20ft.Order=
 BESTMATCH
 
 
 
 Bobby
 

Re: [H] List info / Jim Edwards

[Scott Sipe]

I haven't posted in a long time, but it's been awesome seeing so many old names 
on the list! I have a lot of fond memories over the years, with a lot of 
lurking over the past decade. I joined the overclocking group and Cyrix group 
in highschool, and am married with two kids now. Hard to believe...time flies.

Glad to hear everyone is doing well!

Scott

On Mar 23, 2013, at 7:44 AM, Jim Edwards wrote:

 Hey guys.
 I'm alive. I pay the bills. Whats up? jaec...@gmail.com
 Jim
 
 Collective,
 
 
   Has anyone seen or heard from Jim lately ?  Does anyone know who pays
 for and runs the list ?  The domain is set to expire at the end of this
 year, any info would be appreciated.
 
 
 

[H] Arduino?

[Scott Sipe]

Has anybody played around with Arduino or the Raspberry Pi? I've played around 
a little bit with the Pi--though I haven't really found anything that neat to 
do- and plan to order some Arduino equipment soon. I have some ideas for an 
automated yard watering system amongst other ideas!

Anyone with cool projects or tips and tricks?

Scott

Re: [H] Surfing the web on a TV?

[Scott Sipe]

How would you surf on a TV with an iPad?

Personally at home I just have a cheapo dell hooked up with DVI to my TV. I 
watch Netflix/Hulu/DVDs/etc, web browse, and can play games. Wireless logitech 
keyboard+mouse.

Scott

On Sep 16, 2010, at 7:58 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:

 With all of the new stuff coming to market these days, what is the best way 
 to have a real web surfing experience on a TV that doesn't have that built 
 in?  I'd rather have a simple device to provide this functionality has I 
 already have most other bases covered. So simple and inexpensive is good. I 
 assume one would need some kind of keyboard.
 
 Obviously, one option is an iPad type device, which I am considering as well. 
  I've been trying to wait in the second version of iPad or an Android based 
 slate device.

Re: [H] Surfing the web on a TV?

[Scott Sipe]

I actually just got a mac mini (the new model) about a month ago. Haven't used 
it a ton, but it's nice. It has 1 HDMI output and 1 mini-display port outut 
(and comes with a HDMI - DVI adapter). Get a wireless keyboard and mouse (I 
don't particularly like the apple ones, but they're ok) and it's a slick little 
system. It's silver/metallic not white in the latest edition. It's tiny!

Bad thing is, no Bluray if that matters to you, slow hard disk in by default.

OTOH, I also like the iPad...

Scott

On Sep 16, 2010, at 11:00 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:

 No, the iPad would be an alternative to surfing on the TV.  But if I could do 
 that on the TV (using the TV as the monitor) and check email, stuff like 
 that, then I don't need an iPad. Or similar. I guess something like a Mac 
 Mini (the new one) might work, but I've never really used one of those.  I 
 could build a small box PC, but most PCs are so geeky looking. It would work 
 upstairs, though, but I want something that blends well downstairs. That Mac 
 Mini is white, I think, which sort of messes up the look.
 
 On 9/16/2010 10:47 AM, Scott Sipe wrote:
 How would you surf on a TV with an iPad?
 
 Personally at home I just have a cheapo dell hooked up with DVI to my TV. I 
 watch Netflix/Hulu/DVDs/etc, web browse, and can play games. Wireless 
 logitech keyboard+mouse.
 
 Scott
 
 On Sep 16, 2010, at 7:58 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 
 With all of the new stuff coming to market these days, what is the best way 
 to have a real web surfing experience on a TV that doesn't have that built 
 in?  I'd rather have a simple device to provide this functionality has I 
 already have most other bases covered. So simple and inexpensive is good. I 
 assume one would need some kind of keyboard.
 
 Obviously, one option is an iPad type device, which I am considering as 
 well.  I've been trying to wait in the second version of iPad or an Android 
 based slate device.
 
 
 
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Re: [H] Doc compatibility app?

[Scott Sipe]

Yes, just run the FileFormatConverters.exe, it will install some stuff, and 
then your existing office installation should be able to handle DOCX files 
(you're correct -- DOCX is a word file)

The one caveat I can think of is that FileFormatConverters.exe does not seem to 
install correctly on Windows 2000 with Office XP (we tried and could never get 
it to work) but if you're running a different OS and version of Office it 
should hopefully work.

Scott


On Sep 10, 2010, at 1:51 PM, DSinc wrote:

 I have finally received my first new/modern MS Office output.  It is a 
 dot-docx file. I suspect an MS Word file.
 
 My MS Office 2k3 can not read it, so I was shunted off to some MS site to get 
 the file FileFormatConverters.exe (37900KB). Big sucker!  Shows 
 v12.0.6500.5000. The digital sig signing time is Friday, 08/21/2009 16:06:04.
 
 I am presently just staring at this file!
 
 Anyone know how to use this dot-exe?  Do I just run it from the desktop and 
 hope for the best?  Or, follow whatever inline prompts?  At this point, I 
 really can not plan on a full MS Office re-install.
 
 Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
 Best,
 Duncan

Re: [H] MS dot-NET

[Scott Sipe]

It's Intuit... We use Quickbooks (old version even) and it needs .NET

I guess the .net service packs / new versions are not successfully installing 
over windows update?

Scott

On Aug 9, 2010, at 9:34 AM, DSinc wrote:

 Joe/Bobby/Rick/Scott,
 We can close this thread. I'll figure something out.
 
 I understand. Yes, I started using a program that needed dot-net 2 years ago. 
 Probably still use, but can not recall which ATM.  Could be Mozilla TBird, 
 Intuit, Nolo, Bond Wizard, or, some subtle change my online banking software 
 implemented in a major update years back. Sorry. Stuff happens. LOL!
 
 I asked here and was convinced to just start using dot.net. I have seen no 
 negative behavior since. I started at v1.1. I seem to be at v3.x sp1 now on 
 my main office client.
 
 The newest version 4.x does not work with XP. Fine. No issue.  I am 
 completing a new build of XP on what has turned out to be a very challenging 
 set of hdw.  Years back I researched dot-net via MS KB's. I was lead to 
 believe I DID NOT have to re-install all the previous versions of dot-net to 
 come current; that all new versions contained all the necessary links and 
 bits of the old version. OK. That makes sense. It just does not seem to 
 work... Fails to install ATM.
 
 Summary:  I'll just reload v1.1 base and wait for MS to decide what else is 
 necessary!
 Thanks,
 Duncan
 
 
 On 08/08/2010 17:34, Joe User wrote:
 
 
 
 You will be assimilated.
 
 
 
 
 Sunday, August 8, 2010, 1:33:25 PM, Bobby wrote:
 
 The .Net libraries are kind of like the C libraries of old.  The libraries
 contain methods that the calling programs can use.
 
 Bobby
 
 
 
 

Re: [H] MS dot-NET

[Scott Sipe]

I'll just toss out there, that if you DON'T need .NET, there's no reason I can 
think of to go out of your way to install if. If a program you use does require 
.NET, it will tell you exactly what version it needs. I guess it comes built-in 
to Vista/W7?

Scott

On Aug 7, 2010, at 12:42 AM, DSinc wrote:

 Bobby/Greg,
 
 Seems I asked a bad question. Or, I just do not understand your answers.
 Sorry.
 I now have a base Windows XP pro SP3 install;...after WGA and 79 critical 
 updates.
 It was fun!  Only took 3 internal Windows Update crashes and 6 hours to 
 complete.
 I know. Stuff happens!
 
 Ok, I'll play dot-NET.  Is there a link I can go to and start all over from 
 scratch with a new, virgin, fully patched, MS-blessed install???
 The CUSTOM choices do NOT play nice.
 
 I'd be quite happy with V3,5 sp1. ATM ..NO-Can-Do!
 
 BTW, V4 of dot-NET does not seem to play nice in XP (32-bit)). Perhaps my 
 bad.
 Best,
 Duncan
 
 On 08/07/2010 00:14, Greg Sevart wrote:
 All you really need to install is 3.5 to get 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5. 3.0 and 3.5
 don't include a new CLR--they just extend the 2.0 CLR. That means that they
 must install all the previous versions back to 2.0 to operate.
 
 4.0 is a whole new CLR and the installer only includes that version.
 
 1.1 can probably be left off any new builds. There are a few legacy apps
 that still require it, but they're pretty rare now.
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-
 boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid
 Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 9:55 PM
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: Re: [H] MS dot-NET
 
 I love .Net!  The positives are that it allows you to do so much with so
 little
 code.
 
 As for a rebuild, I usually put 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0.  Not a lot of
 stuff uses 1.1
 that I have come across.  Windows update will put all of those on, I
 think.
 
 Bobby
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
 [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc
 Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 9:16 PM
 To: Hardware Group
 Subject: [H] MS dot-NET
 
 Some months back our collective convinced me that MS DOT-NET was
 painless and may be beneficial in the future.
 OK. I bit. I run it on 3 clients. It is here. It runs (I hope?). Still do
 not see any
 positive or negative effect..until...
 I rebuild a machine from scratch.
 
 I have DOt-NET v3.5 sp1 on running clients.
 I tried the optional v4 DOT-NET during last month's updates. It
 bombed/failed.
 Fine. I can stay at 3.5sp1.
 I've read to being blind about DOT-NET. Yes, I have mostly RTFM!
 
 On a new install should I optionally install the OLD v1.1 DOT-NET base to
 start
 the game again
 Then I will just let MS Update do what MS Update does. :) Best,
 Duncan
 
 
 
 
 

Re: [H] Please I beg!

[Scott Sipe]

Take a look at:

  c:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Thunderbird\Profiles

Look under each profile and see if you can find your missing mail folders. Mail 
folders are probably stored under:

  c:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application 
Data\Thunderbird\Profiles\[account]\Mail

or

  c:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application 
Data\Thunderbird\Profiles\[account]\ImapMail

Scott

On Jul 21, 2010, at 2:42 PM, DSinc wrote:

 Mozilla TBird (v3.1.1) has done it again!
 All my old mail folders are GONE!
 TB is/was v3.1.1. I suspect a baddie. I suddenly have Local Email Folders 
 (objects) that make ZERO sense to me. And, all of them are blank.
 
 I have already gone backwards 4 Restore points. NO JOY! I can/will go back 
 farther if need be. Maybe 07/07/10; or, whenever v3.1 got done!
 
 Yes, I do see my initial Mistake about Allowing Automatic Updates!
 Still trying to kill this vestige of stupidity.  I do so hope an 
 erase/re-build will fix this (XP seems to store lots of info?).
 
 I have older profiles stored. Don't know what to do with them ATM.
 I can kill/re-install TB v304 or TB v31. No decision yet.
 
 Really, I'd just like my old EMail Folders (email) BACK. POSSIBLE?
 This TBird learning curve is now beyond painful.
 Perhaps Opera?
 Thank You,
 Duncan

Re: [H] Really simple email questions?

[Scott Sipe]

I don't think that's very old school...I'm writing this from a local program 
(the Apple Mail.app on OSX). Local still has its strengths!

I did, however, stop using my ISP email address. That way when I change ISPs I 
don't have to worry about changing my email address as well. Even though I have 
a gmail address, I rarely login to the Gmail web interface.

Scott

On Jul 12, 2010, at 2:48 PM, DSinc wrote:

 OK. I've followed this LIST for years.
 I am still confused about EMAIL.
 I know who my current ISP is. I know that they pass EMAIL off to; Yahoo.com. 
 I know that Yahoo.com has their 'own' restrictions.
 ISP: Bellsouth.net
 Upstream: ATT.net (???)
 Mail provider: Yahoo.com
 
 I only do EMAIL via [what I believe is] a local EMAIL client, Thunderbird. I 
 think this is now Eudora of my past. Eudora does NOT work locally any 
 longer anyway.
 
 I do not like to do EMAIL via WEB PORTAL's. This LIST has convinced me of a 
 variety of security-related reasons to believe what I now believe.
 
 Am I still very Old-School?
 Best,
 Duncan

Re: [H] Open question?

[Scott Sipe]

I worked for awhile at a location that had similar requirements. They did not 
use cat5 anywhere in the building--every single network run, to printers, 
computers, servers, everything was fiber. Tens of thousands of computers on an 
all fiber network was pretty cool. I don't think the average computer keyboard 
(eg) had any special shielding, but the building itself did.

Scott

On May 13, 2010, at 2:35 PM, DSinc wrote:

 Anthony,
 I spent 18 months of my life inside one of those areas repairing stuff.
 Not quite ready to turn my home into a Faraday Cage. Not necessary really, I 
 trust.
 I now get to trust in the technology of my ISP, my modem, and, my chosen 
 router/gateway. Beyond that, I do what needs to be done as best I am able at 
 the client level.
 It's all good! LOL! Happy GA Camper!
 Best,
 Duncan
 
 
 On 05/13/2010 13:38, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 Yes, you are relative to the lock punks.  But even regular Wifi security
 can defeat them.
 
 In the defense industry common PC components have to be locked down
 again stray RF because spies in parking lots can sniff signals...even
 those on wired keyboards.
 I used to work inside a small room with 1-foot metal walls on all sides.
 Heck, even football coaches use this tech to keep opposing teams from
 sniff playbooks! So, if your stuff is that important... :)
 
 Anyway, not trying to talk you into anything. Keep doing what you're
 doing, man! Be happy!
 
 On 5/13/2010 1:14 PM, DSinc wrote:
 Anthony,
 OK. I'll get my old RF sniffer out again next week and check my 4
 keyboards and mice ;)
 
 What kind of shields do you mean? I don't think the punks in pocket
 race cars w/WIFI scanners see anything but my m/b's or my microwave.
 I could be wrong, but, I believe I am roughly RF neutral.
 Best,
 Duncan
 
 
 On 05/13/2010 12:32, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 Unless they are shielded, they still leak some RF energy, bro!
 
 On 5/13/2010 12:11 PM, DSinc wrote:
 Anthony,
 LOL! Yes, I live in a neighborhood of Good Ole' Boys. And, I have
 met many of them over the past 6 years. None of them work at (minimum)
 Radio Shack, or, any of the 3 computer stores in my location. These
 folk do beer, babes, V8 cars/trucks, and cable/sat TV.
 
 Uh, installed by a service provider? Not here brother! Let's call
 cousin Jo-Bob! He's always online playing _! (fill-in!)
 PassPhrase? I could only hope.
 
 The spurious RF in my neighborhood caused my router's WIFI side to
 have trouble linking with a test client inside my house15ft away
 from the router. WIFI has been shut off since installation.
 
 I suppose that if I used a wireless keyboard/mouse, then yes. But, I
 do not use wireless anything. My keyboards and mice are all remain
 PS/2.
 Still smiling, though.
 Best,
 Duncan
 
 
 On 05/13/2010 10:59, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 hehe...Ok, Duncan.
 
 Just curious, though...what do you mean by few too many strong
 hot-spots? Are people in your 'hood leaving their wireless networks
 open? I can see my neighbors networks, but they all appear to be
 secure.
 I think the providers are making sure they setup the customers with
 secure networks, but it's no telling how hard the passphrase are...
 
 But I do think someone can still sniff your keystrokes...unless your
 keyboard itself is tempest then one can make a trip to radioshack to
 see what top secret stuff you are typing.
 
 best.
 
 On 5/13/2010 10:49 AM, DSinc wrote:
 Anthony,
 I suppose the main fear is security. I just do not wish to become an
 RF transmission site. Yes, I am aware that encryption tech has
 improved over the years, but, I just do not care to share my
 keystrokes in free space.
 Yes, I do use a 5.8GHz telephone. But, I do not spend much time on
 the
 phone. Besides, most of my phone traffic is robo-political calls and
 saying No to various charities seeking contributions... :)
 Additionally, I noticed that when I upgraded to my current DGL-4300
 router, and tested its' WIFI side, I found a few too many strong
 hot-spots in my neighborhood.
 I will watch WIFI as it improves and matures. I do believe that
 service providers may drive me to WIFI in the future anyway (ATT is
 already!). But, until wired LAN is restricted to only
 commercial/industrial space, I will stay wired-only.
 Let's just call this my tin-hat issue.
 Best,
 Duncan
 
 
 On 05/13/2010 06:45, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 Why do you fear WIFI, Duncan?
 
 On 5/12/2010 11:14 PM, DSinc wrote:
 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: 

Re: [H] Bing Maps..

[Scott Sipe]

Ditto. I'm not a huge fan of the plain bing search, but the extras--like 
mapping--are fantastic.

Bing has a great iphone app too. Haven't used it a ton yet, but I think the 
bing map program beats the builtin maps app.

Scott

On May 1, 2010, at 10:29 AM, Bryan Seitz wrote:

 I actually like Silverlight (netflix uses it) and Bing... very scary that I 
 like them.
 
 On Sat, May 01, 2010 at 12:49:53AM -0700, maccrawj wrote:
 Could be greatest thing since sliced bread but that's not going to get 
 SilverLight on 
 any of my boxes! Hell I'm still battling fraking M$ adding their other dren 
 to 
 Firefox without warning.
 
 On 4/30/2010 11:16 PM, CW wrote:
 Has anyone played with the new one?  Holy cow..
 
 http://bing.com/maps/explore/
 
 (requires silverlight) but jeez.. outside of insanely fluid, the modes to 
 show different shots of locals from their db vs. flickr geotagged vs. time 
 stamped and relative.. outside of minute-by-minute starmaps visibile from 
 location..
 
 Pretty wild stuff.
 
 
 -- 
 
 Bryan G. Seitz

Re: [H] Channels on Hi-Def Cable

[Scott Sipe]

On Apr 16, 2010, at 4:21 PM, Christopher Fisk wrote:

 On Fri, 16 Apr 2010, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 
 Most DVRs have tuners built in...either a cable card or these new things (I 
 can't recall their name)...but they only let is the channel you're watching 
 so bandwidth is saveda DVR is always tuned to some channel, so it will 
 be watching...but they had better let in at least two channels or it will be 
 an effective downgrade for people with dual tuners.
 
 The cable company DVR's support this, but not ones you purchase or make 
 yourself.
 
 You'll need a Tuning Adaptor, and you'll need to have it work with whatever 
 DVR you use.
 
 In my case they have a Tuning Adaptor (No charge at all) that was provided to 
 get my Tivo to work.
 
 I don't know if it would work with a MythTV setup or similar.

Devices have had this ability for years. My ReplayTV (early competitor to Tivo, 
probably got it around 1998-1999 and it still works! SDTV only, but it 
automatically skips commercials!) has an Infrared controller--a wire which 
plugins into the ReplayTV and then you tape one end over the front of the 
DVR...then pick the type of the DVR and it (hopefully) knows how to change the 
channel. Slingplayer has the exact same thing.

Scott

Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware

[Scott Sipe]

Agree with all those who say the Aerons are great. At my last job (Fed govt) 
just about everybody in the whole place had an Aeron. Thousands and thousands 
of Aerons... kind of made me sick to think about!

But it WAS a nice chair!!

Scott

On Mar 21, 2010, at 8:30 AM, Vincent Winterling wrote:

 Some years ago, I researched office chairs and went aeron. Haven't regretted
 it.
 
 Vincent Winterling
 Vineland, NJ
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
 [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden
 Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:47 PM
 To: hwg
 Subject: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
 
 I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer.  For many  
 years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I  
 couldn't rationalize spending more.
 
 But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I  
 probably should make a substantial investment.  My wife says I should  
 get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive.
 
 So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day?  Recommendations?
 
 ---
 Brian
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 

Re: [H] Testing Graphic Card Stability

[Scott Sipe]

A friend recommended Furmark http://www.ozone3d.net/benchmarks/fur/

I've used it once...seemed to work well.

Scott

On Mar 15, 2010, at 1:05 PM, James Boswell wrote:

 Quake 3 isn't going to stress a modern card particularly well?
 
 I'd have thought Far Cry 2's benchmark would have been a better stress test.
 
 On 15 Mar 2010, at 17:03, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 
 Will Quake 3 run in a continuous loop?  I've run both demos several times at 
 the high res with all features on.  No problems.  New vidcard installed.
 
 Frankly, I've been using eqiupment for a while with zero problems. The 
 problems started with the first Radeon. So far, over a short span, this card 
 seems to be fine.
 
 On 3/15/2010 12:23 PM, Robert Martin Jr. wrote:
 If you can't narrow this down to driver issue, my first thought would be 
 power supply going south. I've seen similar issues when the power supply 
 isn't providing quite enough power to the system.  Video card could be iffy 
 or even mainboard. As for video stress test I still use a quake3 demo loop 
 although I'm sure there are much better tests available.
 
 lopaka
 
 
 
 
 
 
 From: Anthony Q. Martinamar...@charter.net
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Sent: Mon, March 15, 2010 6:35:17 AM
 Subject: [H] Testing Graphic Card Stability
 
 Ok
 
 I had a HIS ATI Radeon HD 5770 in this system.  Tried all drivers 
 available, using driver cleaner to remove previous drivers, etc, yet the 
 same result persisted: Crashing..  Yesterday, my PC reboot several times 
 during the day.  On some days, it doesn't do that.
 
 I just loaded in A Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 in thsi system. While these 
 cards are basically the same, performance wise, they boards are different 
 as this one has to DVI ports on it while the other other only had one.  
 Thus, the layouts of the boards are very different (I didn't want to risk 
 getting the exact same board for fear of some fundamental problem in the 
 board design from HIS or ATI).
 
 So far, and not much time has gone by since I just installed this board a 
 couple of hours ago, things seem to be working. WEI works as done some 
 program I got called Performance Test.
 
 My question is what software can I use the drive this video card in a loop 
 to see if it really works or not?  Or, am I going to have to see here and 
 wait for a crash?
 
 Thanks.
 
 
 
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 03:33:00
 
 
 

Re: [H] ATI CATALYST 10.2 10.3 Driver Preview - Final Thoughts and conclusions

[Scott Sipe]

My only experience with Sapphire is with a x1900XT. I had one card that had a 
terrible high-pitched whine (not fan noise). I RMAed it after several months 
only to find the replacement had the whine too, so I just ignored it. Then that 
card died about a year later. Switched to an 8800GT and haven't had any 
problems (knock on wood).

Scott

On Mar 4, 2010, at 3:01 PM, maccrawj wrote:

 LOL, well the commenter can go to Sapphire but they have been far from 
 trouble free and less then helpful with ATI problem designs that are not 
 BBA's. You may or may not remeber my rant a few years back about going 
 through a few Sapphire 3870x2's before finally getting a VisionTek version.
 
 3dmark consistently was able to crash my cards when I was having issues.
 
 
 On 3/2/2010 11:02 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 I know for sure that I have the latest mobo biosand I just found
 this comment on newegg (posted on 2/26/2010):
 
 
 
 *Pros:* It's not HERS?
 *Cons:* Anytime I boot up a game, 15 minutes later it crashes (or if
 I'm lucky and if all the graphics are on low, it'll just be choppy
 as h*ll) Went to RMA it, than found out there was a 2-4 week turn
 around time (with more than one(hundred) people online saying
 they've been waiting 5 weeks+ for it. I put my old video card into a
 build I was doing for someone else at the time, so even 2 weeks
 without my main computer is a bad thing, let alone 5.
 *Other Thoughts:* It still runs everything but games, but flash
 chops up every 10 seconds or so, barely noticeable, but it gets
 annoying after a while. Also, it gets 3k below the average score for
 the video card in Vantage... What on Earth did they do to my card?
 But definitly not buys from HIS again. I'd go $10 and get the
 SAPHIRE anytime.
 
 
 
 I haven't been playing any games...only running the screen saver and
 Aeroyet the graphic card would crash (stating a problem with the
 driver).
 
 I guess I should try some kind of game that really drives the
 card...because I haven't done that. Other than Aero, this card should be
 totally cool. WEI is the only thing I have run on this puppy...and I
 ordered it on Jan 14.
 
 Looks like I'm going to take it hard on this one
 
 I can try removing the heatsink...before I toss it. I ought to give
 newegg some hassle about this, though.
 
 snip

Re: [H] ATI CATALYST 10.2 10.3 Driver Preview - Final Thoughts and conclusions

[Scott Sipe]

Pshaw, Riva 128? Voodoo was totally the way to go!

Actually, I'm not sure how the experience factor favors Nvidia--ATI has been 
designing video cards for longer than nvidia has even been around. I'm 
skeptical that experience is much of a factor over that timeframe.

I have used a x1900XT and a 8800GT in the last 5 years. I've suffered driver 
crashes under XP/Vista/Windows 7 with both. Don't really have a dog in this 
fight!

Scott

On Mar 1, 2010, at 4:35 PM, Stan Zaske wrote:

 You're entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. My first Nvidia card was a 
 Riva 128 which as you may remember was THE 1st 3D integrated video card ever 
 sold and I stand by my opinion. As I said, when Nvidia diversified into their 
 1st chipsets they bled their video card driver efforts into other ventures. 
 Clearly you're pissed at the company and I understand. Their upper management 
 who CONTROL the software engineers are asshats for sure. They still have the 
 best talent in the industry IMHO because they clearly have the MOST 
 experience at it.
 
 
 On 3/1/2010 10:58 AM, jason.to...@cliffordchance.com wrote:
 That makes no sense.you are blaming hardware designers and bean counters 
 for poor programming.
 
 nVidias  driver creators were ABYSMAL for 2 solid years and I have still 
 seen nothing since the first properly working Vista driver that has made me 
 go wow, excellent work..so 3 years + of creating barely stable drivers 
 and you still want to argue they are the best driver engineers? 0_o
 
 I would sure like to see the evidence of your claim.because from where I 
 have been sat these last few years, I have seen something completely 
 different!
 
 And that's only the purely technical POV.all before we talk about the 
 under-handed tactics they have done with disabling driver features when they 
 detect there is an AMD card in the system also
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com 
 [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Stan Zaske
 Sent: 01 March 2010 15:40
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: Re: [H] ATI CATALYST 10.2  10.3 Driver Preview - Final Thoughts 
 and conclusions
 
 They are the best in the world and only fail when management and bean
 counters have them dilute their efforts with chipsets and other hardware
 that causes them to neglect their video card line which is their real
 bread and butter. Their latest serious dumb move was the same with their
 last video card line only much worse. They make the mistake of creating
 a behemoth of a chip die with the wrong process to support. 65 nm was
 too big for the last gen and 40 is too big for their current
 developement. And I wouldn't count on TSMC coming to their rescue with a
 die shrink like they did with 65nm-55nm last year. It will be quite
 some time until 28nm comes on line and that is what Nvidia needs for the
 rumored April 26 announcement. AMD/Ati will dominate video card sales
 this year because of that design decision from Nvidia. And I expect that
 with the improved business confidence of AMD's (and greatly improved
 cash flow) due to recent events they will do much to improve driver side.
 
 
 On 3/1/2010 4:56 AM, jason.to...@cliffordchance.com wrote:
   
 I wouldn't really call them the best driver engineers when it took them 
 until almost a year after Vistas release to make a driver that was 
 stable.and they were working on it for a year prior to Vistas 
 release.
 
 There is no best team, each one will have their moments over the years.
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com 
 [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Stan Zaske
 Sent: 26 February 2010 19:52
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: Re: [H] ATI CATALYST 10.2   10.3 Driver Preview - Final Thoughts 
 and conclusions
 
 Read what Brent Justice has to write. He's no past fan of AMD/Ati
 drivers. http://bit.ly/9D6uJ4
 I'm having no problems whatsoever with 10.2 or any past drivers. Never
 had any problems with Nvidia drivers either although they admittedly
 have the best driver engineers for video cards in the world and always
 have since Riva 128 days (had one myself back in the day).
 
 
 On 2/26/2010 11:25 AM, maccrawj wrote:
 
 
 Do a full uninstall/cleaning of the anything ATI driver related, then
 install the oldest driver that will support your card.
 
 Assuming that works, backup and upgrade cautiously!
 
 Love my ATI 3870x2, would of just as happily done Nvidia had they made
 a dual gpu card and/or supported SLI on X48's, but ATI is having major
 driver issues this past year or so. Truth be told Both companies have
 totally fraked older generation chipsets by not maintaining driver
 support at all, even without new features though it still has not made
 their drivers any more stable IMHO. Currently both companies are on my
 personal shit list.
 
   
 
 This message and any attachment are confidential and may be 

Re: [H] File ownership in Win7 -- pissing me off

[Scott Sipe]

We have most of our domain users as part of the Domain Power Users group so 
that people can install programs, etc without having to be a full admin.

Scott

On Feb 22, 2010, at 10:16 PM, maccrawj wrote:

 usernames mean nothing, it's the SID's they translate to that count. Funny 
 sidenote: I read that renaming the administrator account is less than 
 effective since the SID does not change anyway.
 
 Just shooting from the hip but I bet if you stick to BUILT-IN user groups the 
 problems go away as the SID would not change from system to system.
 
 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243330
 
 Oh, and LOL on the NT throwback power user. Did not know anyone still used 
 that hack of a solution.
 
 
 On 2/22/2010 2:51 PM, DSinc wrote:
 I still do not understand ACLs.
 I still do not completely understand Domains.
 All things Group Policy cause my eyes to glaze over!
 
 I only know (ATM) that MS lets me install/build an OS and gives me a
 default user. He/She/It is administrator.
 And, I get to give Him/Her/It a password even (or not!)
 
 Beyond the above, I can add other entities and give these entities
 passwords also. I can even promote these entities greater or lesser
 abilities within the OS my administrator completed an install of.
 
 I sure hope I am close in my simple view(?)
 
 I only have 2 [IDs, UserNames, Accounts, UNames, Logins, Desktops, etc.]
 on all of my machines:
 administrator
 ME (my name) {a power user}
 
 This thread I will watch.. :)
 Best,
 Duncan
 
 
 On 02/22/2010 16:45, Scott Sipe wrote:
 I guess the systems are not part of a Windows Domain? If they are
 NTFS and using ACLs then the ACLs don't transfer properly between
 multiple single user computers I guess? (so that user Joe on one
 computer is not recognized as user Joe on a different computeR)
 
 MAybe the easiest thing to do is just change the permissions for the
 entire disk so that Everyone (the Everyone user entity) has full
 permissions?
 
 Don't know if this is at all helpful, never having shared a USB disk
 between multiple Win7 computers.
 
 Scott
 
 On Feb 20, 2010, at 9:23 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
 
 I now have all my work systems using Windows 7. Yet, when I move
 my USB HD between them, I keep getting ownership issues when I open
 my files. This pisses me off because I forget that the file opened
 read-only (actually, I usually don't notice it) and when I go to
 save it, I have to change the filename. I can fix it by using
 properties on a given file so I can write over it next time, but
 dammit...I need this to go away forever.
 
 How does one fix this once and for all? And am I the only one
 dealing with this? Why hasn't MS fixed this in an update?
 
 
 

Re: [H] File ownership in Win7 -- pissing me off

[Scott Sipe]

I guess the systems are not part of a Windows Domain? If they are NTFS and 
using ACLs then the ACLs don't transfer properly between multiple single user 
computers I guess? (so that user Joe on one computer is not recognized as user 
Joe on a different computeR)

MAybe the easiest thing to do is just change the permissions for the entire 
disk so that Everyone (the Everyone user entity) has full permissions?

Don't know if this is at all helpful, never having shared a USB disk between 
multiple Win7 computers.

Scott

On Feb 20, 2010, at 9:23 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:

 I now have all my work systems using Windows 7.  Yet, when I move my USB HD 
 between them, I keep getting ownership issues when I open my files. This 
 pisses me off because I forget that the file opened read-only (actually, I 
 usually don't notice it) and when I go to save it, I have to change the 
 filename.  I can fix it by using properties on a given file so I can write 
 over it next time, but dammit...I need this to go away forever.
 
 How does one fix this once and for all?  And am I the only one dealing with 
 this?  Why hasn't MS fixed this in an update?

Re: [H] something is going on at PCPC

[Scott Sipe]

On Jan 28, 2010, at 10:28 AM, Christopher Fisk wrote:

 On Thu, 28 Jan 2010, maccrawj wrote:
 
 all the popped caps were a known crap hu-flung-dung brand.
 
 At my company we've been doing manual repairs quite successfully on 
 electronics with bad caps recently (on motherboards at least).  It has saved 
 us a lot of money in warranty repairs on some systems we sold with 3 year 
 warranties without realizing that the manufacture warranty was only 1 year.  
 About 10 of those systems have had bad caps at about 18 months of life, and I 
 am sure that the rest just havn't shown their age yet.
 
 With a little practice on some old motherboards you can likely get to the 
 point with soldering where it is worthwhile to fix these types of issues.
 
 
 Christopher Fisk

For what it's worth, my 1.5 year old TV -- a Samsung 40-inch LCD (LNT4069) -- 
recently stopped turning on. It would make clicking noises like it was trying 
to turn on but never would.

After googling, I found it was a very common problem that was traced back to 
you -- you got it -- bad caps! So after trips to *3* different radioshacks 
(each radioshack only had 1 capacitor of the size/voltage I needed) and a grand 
total of about $4.50, I was able to replace 3 bulging capacitors on the tv 
board. All is perfect now.

I had never replaced caps before but would definitely give it a shot on 
mobos/etc the next time it pops up. The board and capacitors inside the TV were 
quite large so it wasn't a hard soldering job, and I did it with nothing but a 
straight soldering iron. I would think for mobo work some of the accessories 
others in this thread have mentioned would be nice.

Scott

Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall

[Scott Sipe]

In recent years I've pretty much stopped using any 3rd party security software. 
Builtin firewall. No spyware software (I'll install programs temporarily to do 
a scan and make sure I'm clean -- last time I used Malwarebytes I think). No 
antivirus -- but then I've never really run my personal computer with antivirus 
software. Just keep the system patched, etc.

Work computers--yes to spyware/virus software, personal no.

What's the consensus, am I playing with fire? :p

Scott

On Jan 5, 2010, at 12:44 PM, Tim Lider wrote:

 Hello,
 
 As for Antivirus/Firewall I use Norton Internet Security 2010. I know they
 used to suck, but in 2009 they turned things around. Only bad part is you
 need to pay yearly subscription.
 
 As for Spyware Looks like NIS is doing the job as well. Watches websites and
 even tells you if the site is somewhere you should not be :)
 
 Regards,
 
 Tim Lider
 Sr. Data Recovery Specialist
 Advanced Data Solutions, LLC
 http://www.adv-data.com
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-
 boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight
 Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:34 AM
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
 
 I have made the Win7 Pro clean install upgrade. I am running SAV
 10.2.0.298 but I still need to make a choice on a software firewall
 and maybe some anti spyware ... or is Win7 firewall good enough. I
 have a ZoneAlarm System works license for the latest version which I
 got for free last year, but ZA has become so  annoying in the last
 couple of years, and you can't just install the firewall anymore. So
 what does the collective use for Win7 firewall... Spyware?
 
 
 

Re: [H] Potentially dumb networking question

[Scott Sipe]

Wow, no kidding (and a lot of expecting members!)! I too joined the list when I 
was in highschool and my wife is expecting our first (a boy) in March. Not sure 
how much reality has yet sunk in... ;)

Congrats to all, and happy holidays.

Scott

On Dec 21, 2009, at 10:31 AM, Harry McGregor wrote:

 Naushad, Zulfiqar wrote:
 Congrats on the child to come.
 
 My wife is pregnant @ 7 Months and I already have a 3 1/2 year old
 daughter and trust me it's tough (to say the least).
 
 But when I come home from work my daughters reaction makes it all
 worthwhile!
 
 
 Congrats.  This group is really growing up...  Of course I joined the
 HWG when I was in high school...
 
 My wife and I are in a similar situation.
 
 Rebecca is 2 weeks old today, and our son is about a 2 and 1/2 years old :)
 
 Rebecca was born via C-Section on Dec 7th
 
 Rebecca: http://hh.zqc.com/gallery/v/Rebecca/Our365/
 Robert: http://hh.zqc.com/gallery/v/RobRoy/PreSchool_10_09/
 
 It's worth every minute of it.  The long nights, waking up every few
 hours to help with breast feedings, everything.
 
 Harry
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
 [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden
 Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:24 PM
 To: hardware
 Subject: Re: [H] Potentially dumb networking question
 
 Putting everything on the switch and running a cable to the router is
 exactly what I meant to say.
 
 These things happen when you mix toddler + pregnant wife + prepping for
 inlaws visting for Christmas.
 
 ---
 Brian Weeden
 Technical Advisor
 Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundation.org
 +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
 +1 (202) 683-8534 US
 
 

[H] XP VM (was Re: Laptop processor)

[Scott Sipe]

I have no experience with the XP VM in Windows7 and have tried only a small 
number of programs on Win7 (and all have worked fine). Is the XP VM needed for 
much--are there many programs that don't work?

Scott

On Nov 30, 2009, at 11:23 AM, Gary wrote:

 VMware will work with XP mode (I have done it on several desktops) as long
 as I can get it from MS. It imports and clones XP VM.
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-
 boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Rick Glazier
 Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:07 AM
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: Re: [H] Laptop processor
 
 You need ABOVE Win7 Home Premium to apply...
 But even then, I think you are locked out.
 XP-Mode is embedded. I doubt MS lets it be used in the way you want.
 
 Rick Glazier
 
 From: Gary
 Interesting...does that mean that if I wanted to download the free
 XP with
 the P7450, I could not? And use VMware?
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-bounces
 So the P8400 has 130MHz and Intel VT over the P7450.
 

Re: [H] XP VM (was Re: Laptop processor)

[Scott Sipe]

Gotcha, thanks Tim.

I have to say, I've been really impressed with VirtualBox! My usage has been 
minimal (played through Myst and Riven in a Win98 virtualbox!) but it's worked 
very well. I also like Parallels Desktop for Mac, but am getting tired of the 
upgrade train! Had to upgrade to version 4.0 when Snow Leopard came out, and 
now there's a version 5.0 out.

Thanks,
Scott

On Nov 30, 2009, at 2:14 PM, Tim Lider wrote:

 Scott,
 
 As for the Windows 7 XP VM, it sucks in comparison to Sun's VirtualBox or
 VMware. I myself have both Windows XP mode VM installed and Sun's VirtualBox
 installed. I use Sun VirtualBox for all my XP needs.  Reason I need XP is
 the Works Database is not 100% compatible with Windows 7's way of
 networking.
 
 Regards,
 
 Tim Lider
 Sr. Data Recovery Specialist
 Advanced Data Solutions, LLC
 http://www.adv-data.com
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-
 boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Scott Sipe
 Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:51 AM
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: [H] XP VM (was Re: Laptop processor)
 
 
 I have no experience with the XP VM in Windows7 and have tried only a
 small number of programs on Win7 (and all have worked fine). Is the XP
 VM needed for much--are there many programs that don't work?
 
 Scott
 
 On Nov 30, 2009, at 11:23 AM, Gary wrote:
 
 VMware will work with XP mode (I have done it on several desktops) as
 long
 as I can get it from MS. It imports and clones XP VM.
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-
 boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Rick Glazier
 Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:07 AM
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: Re: [H] Laptop processor
 
 You need ABOVE Win7 Home Premium to apply...
 But even then, I think you are locked out.
 XP-Mode is embedded. I doubt MS lets it be used in the way you
 want.
 
 Rick Glazier
 
 From: Gary
 Interesting...does that mean that if I wanted to download the free
 XP with
 the P7450, I could not? And use VMware?
 
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-bounces
 So the P8400 has 130MHz and Intel VT over the P7450.
 
 
 
 

[H] Physical security - locks?

[Scott Sipe]

Hey all,

Our office was broken into twice on the same night this weekend -- alarm system 
went off, cops called, etc -- computer equipment grabbed both times before 
anybody arrived. Along with additional cameras (thieves avoided most of our 
cameras -- Dlinks), I've been looking at ways to make the theft of computer 
equipment at least take longer.

Does anybody have experience with those small lock slots on 
monitors/printers/computers/laptops/etc? The Kensington security slot 
according to wikipedia. I was thinking if we could chain down a couple of our 
more vulnerable computers, that could at least slow down potential thieves 
until responders arrived.

Any advice / experience appreciated!

Scott

Re: [H] Media Servers

[Scott Sipe]

Video games on the big screen!

Scott

On Nov 11, 2009, at 3:13 PM, maccrawj wrote:

 Since I went with PS3 rather than a HTPC I run a DNLA media server process on 
 my workstation. Started with TVersity and switched to PS3MediaServer since 
 Sony bastards won't support MKV containers.
 
 Personally I don't know why anyone would build a machine just to serve or be 
 a client for 1 or 2 TV when PS3  a few cheaper set top boxes do the client 
 fine and it seems any modern PC can serve/transcode while still being used.
 
 Don Couture wrote:
 I have a full HTPC but recently saw these:
 http://lifehacker.com/5391308/build-a-silent-standalone-xbmc-media-cente
 r-on-the-cheap
 may have even been on this board.  Anyway no experience with them but
 they looked good.
 -Original Message-
 From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
 [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Steve
 Tomporowski
 Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:21 AM
 To: The Hardware List
 Subject: [H] Media Servers
 A week ago I finally pulled the trigger and bought my first HD TV (32
 1080p Insignia, it was on sale!).  Finally this weekend settled it in
 the place where it will stay, now I'm looking for something to send my
 media files to it.  It does have a VGA input, so the computer on the
 other side of the wall can run video to it, but that's awkward.  So I
 figured on some kind of media server.  Is there anything good out
 there?  I've seen a bunch of Linksys units on Newegg that handle a
 large amount of formats.  As these good?
 Incidentally, my first time watching HD (now two Sunday's worth of
 football), I love the detail and especially how much more of the field
 you can see.  But I also noticed that Hi Def can show you things you
 don't want to see.  I'm not talking about blemishes or
 cuts/bruises/blood.  I'm talkingNOSE HAIRS.  Amazing how much of
 that I can see now.;-)
 Ah, but I really want to know what people are using for media
 servers.
 Thanks...Steve

[H] Laptop brand advice?

[Scott Sipe]

Looking for a business laptop (no games, integrated graphics fine), in  
the 15 range, good for mixed home / travel use (sturdy and not  
terribly heavy). Nothing that special--web browsing, remote desktop,  
outlook, and some java software (sucks the memory, but runs fine on  
older systems), etc.


We've been getting Dells, but I used a Lenovo a couple weeks ago that  
I was pretty impressed with.


Any recent laptop brand advice / experience would be appreciated.

Scott

Re: [H] Win7 and Hard Drives

[Scott Sipe]

My wife played it for awhile shortly after it was released -- said it  
was a lot of fun, but only for the first 30 or so levels. This WAS  
right after the game was released, so a lot could have changed since  
then.


What do you think?

Scott

On Oct 26, 2009, at 1:45 AM, Naushad, Zulfiqar wrote:


Does any one of you play Age of Conan?

I gave up on WoW a lng time ago and am doing AoC right now.

Very nice game!


-Original Message-
From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
[mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Joe User
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:36 AM
To: Brian Weeden
Subject: Re: [H] Win7 and Hard Drives

Hello Brian,

Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:01:53 AM, you wrote:


I played, maxed levels and crafting and quit WoW before Onyxia was

beaten.

So yeah, I'm old school :)


For those that don't know, it's gone SUPER casual. Any idiot can get
decent gear and be viable if they can press a few buttons.

--
Regards,
joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...

...now these points of data make a beautiful line...

Re: [H] Win7 and Hard Drives

[Scott Sipe]

I played WoW for a several months early on during the original and  
then quit. Then I played for a number of months after Burning Crusade  
came out and then quit. Now I've recently started playing again since  
Wrath of the Lich King.


I gotta say that WotLK has been the most unsatisfying so far. Blizzard  
really has put the game on easy mode. Kind of makes a lot of the  
game feel meaningless (which I guess it ultimately is!). Probably also  
has to do with the fact that the WoW graphics feel seriously dated  
now, and though I do find them stylistically very nice still, it  
doesn't have the same kind of grand feeling that was there in the  
original.


I'm ready for Starcraft 2!!

Scott

On Oct 25, 2009, at 10:01 AM, Brian Weeden wrote:

I played, maxed levels and crafting and quit WoW before Onyxia was  
beaten.

So yeah, I'm old school :)

---
Brian Weeden
Technical Advisor
Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundation.org
+1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
+1 (202) 683-8534 US


On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Joe User joeu...@chronic.org wrote:


Hello Brian,

Saturday, October 24, 2009, 3:16:35 PM, you wrote:

Taking our time to work through the entire Temple of Atal'hakkar  
in WoW

with
some close friends in one sitting and appreciating the little  
details the

designers put in.




Wow, that's old school. That's still one of my favorite instances.


--
Regards,
joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...

...now these points of data make a beautiful line...

Re: [H] Accessing Windows remotely

[Scott Sipe]

Are there any major versions of windows you can do this on?

I know on our Windows Server 2003 server with Terminal Services  
enabled we can connect multiple users, but on XP pro (version I'm most  
familiar with) you can't have one user logged on locally and another  
remote desktop user--it's one or the other? When the Remote Desktop  
user connects, the local screen blanks, and if you're logging on as a  
new user, the current session gets logged off first.


If there's a way to get around this, I'd love to hear it!

Scott

On Oct 22, 2009, at 10:59 AM, Brian Weeden wrote:

Sure - use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and log into a different  
account

than the one the user is logged into.

And of course windows is multi-user - where did you get the idea it  
wasn't?


---
Brian Weeden
Technical Advisor
Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundation.org
Montreal Office
+1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
+1 (202) 683-8534 US


On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Thane Sherrington 
th...@computerconnectionltd.com wrote:

In Unix, I can access the box remotely in a separate screen so that  
the
local user can't see what I'm doing and can continue to use the  
system.  Is
there a way to do this in Windows?  (I don't think there is, since  
Windows

isn't really multi-user, but I figured I'd ask.)

T

Re: [H] Google Wave

[Scott Sipe]

All out by now?

Scott

On Oct 18, 2009, at 7:57 AM, Naushad, Zulfiqar wrote:


I've got invites I can send out.

Who wants them?  I can give away 10.

Thanks!

Re: [H] Google Wave

[Scott Sipe]

Awesome, thanks!

Scott

On Oct 19, 2009, at 10:27 AM, Naushad, Zulfiqar wrote:


Nope have 1 or 2 left.

Will send one to you.


With best regards,
Zulfiqar Naushad

Siemens Limited
Energy Sector
Oil  Gas Division
Oil  Gas Solutions
E O OS
P.O. Box 719, Al-Khobar, 31952
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 (3) 865-9730 (*NEW)
Mobile: +966 (050) 587-0964
Fax: +966 (3) 887-0165
mailto:zulfiqar.naus...@siemens.com
www.siemens.com.sa


-Original Message-
From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
[mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Scott Sipe
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 5:27 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Google Wave

All out by now?

Scott

On Oct 18, 2009, at 7:57 AM, Naushad, Zulfiqar wrote:


I've got invites I can send out.

Who wants them?  I can give away 10.

Thanks!

Re: [H] Installing 600m Cover Assembly

[Scott Sipe]

A couple weeks ago my dad dropped his Inspiron and the screen cracked.  
Luckily my sister had an identical model Inspiron that was no longer  
being used (mangled keyboard amongst other things--don't ask!).


I ended up taking my dad's keyboard+hdd+ram from his laptop and  
replacing them on my sister's laptop. With some help from a friend who  
had opened up his dell before, it wasn't too bad at all (and did not  
involve a huge amount of disassembly).


I don't know what model inspiron this is, so I don't know similar this  
will be, but anyway:


Above the keyboard -- where the power button, power+wifi+hdd activity  
lights, etc are--there is a piece of plastic that runs the width of  
the laptop. It sounds like this is maybe the cover assembly piece  
you're talking about? I unfortunately threw the old one out just a  
week or two ago, but that piece is easy to get off. It took a little  
bit of forcing--on this model, it hooks into the left side of the  
laptop, and if you look at where the plastic piece ends on the right  
side of the laptop, there is a small notch that you can use to pry the  
plastic piece up. That's it!


Assuming you can get a replacement, it should be easy to do. Having  
said that, On this partially diassembled (and screen cracked)  
Inspiron, the screen is relatively stable still--it does have a LITTLE  
give in it (wiggles maybe 1/2 an inch?). The good news is, once you  
get that piece off, you can take the keyboard off as well, and can  
fully take off the screen if you want--shouldn't be more complicated  
than that.


Scott

On Oct 13, 2009, at 12:15 PM, GPL wrote:


I've done the research and discovered the Control Power Button Cover
Assembly is the part that is broken on my Inspiron 600m old laptop.
Anyone ever take one of these apart and put them together?

I've worked on many a PC tower but nothing really on laptops.

Its broken on the left hinge where there are two screws now exposed
and broken plastic. All still works but the LCD is not very stable and
looks lousy.

Am I supposed to completely open the laptop to get at this area or is
there an easier path to replacing this cover assembly?

Pictures available upon request.

Re: [H] Accessing Linux partition

[Scott Sipe]

Perhaps would be easiest to just boot from some sort of linux LiveCD  
and copy from the ext3 partition to a FAT or NTFS partition?


Never used any of the windows software like ext2fsd, but surprised it  
doesn't have some sort of file name mangling to let you access folders  
with illegal characters in the name.


Scott

On Oct 6, 2009, at 4:05 PM, Thane Sherrington wrote:

I have a hard drive that has an EXT3 partition on it.  I have  
mounted it using Ext2Fsd, and I can see the drive, but some of the  
folders have colons in their names:


Name:11
Name:12
etc.

So Windows won't let me navigate to them or rename them.  Any idea  
how I can access the files inside?


T

Re: [H] Thunderbird Settings Mail

[Scott Sipe]

On Oct 1, 2009, at 5:10 PM, Steve Tomporowski wrote:

And it's a compressed format, right?  I mean you can't just read  
your email in Notepad?  Text is how basic I was thinking.;-)


Steve



It's not compressed -- it's just a plain text file that stores the raw  
email (with full headers, etc). In fact, when you delete a message  
it's not really deleted in the mbox -- a flag in a header is just  
changed to deleted and then when the mailbox is next compacted in  
thunderbird, all the deleted messages are pruned.


Scott

Re: [H] Apple IMac Accessibility

[Scott Sipe]

Sorry for your sister's problems -- I can't help with most of the  
accessibility issues, but a few notes below:


On Sep 12, 2009, at 1:01 PM, Ste

Fonts:  Windows can change system fonts and font sizes.  Apple,as we  
were told, you can't.  With Apple, if the smallest resolution  
doesn't work for you, well.


There is entire OS scaling (graphics, windows, text, etc), but it's  
basically beta (and has been for years).  Need to download a  
development tool (Quartz Debug Utility) to enable it I believe.


Now the mouse itself is very primitive-style, you have basically a  
bar of soap with a raised dot on it.  There are two side buttons of  
unknown utility.  When you 'click', the whole front of the mouse  
does down, instead of there being an actual button.


1) Mouse has pretty much every feature you want, and full ability to  
disable or program the different buttons to do whatever you do. Just  
check out the mouse control panel. Has 5 buttons and horizontal 
+vertical scroll. (shape isn't great IMHO)




The Dock Menu:  At the bottom of the screen, you have a line of  
application icons.  This compliments a menu bar at the top of the  
screen.  Again, either the balloon text or bar text cannot be  
changed.  Neither can the icons.  Even when you go to White on  
Black, the icons remain colored.  When zooming, the icons just get  
more blurry.  Given the problem with contrast that a lot of visually  
impaired users have, the inability to do anything with the icons is  
a hinderance.  If they were just left alone, then the user can judge  
by counting over how many.  However, Apple also uses this bar for  
various announcements, so the placement and number of icons change  
with certain situations.


1) You can disable Zooming (and I have since 10.3 -- the first version  
of OSX I used) -- Apple Menu - Dock - turn magnification off


2) I went to white on black / greyscale / etc and the icons do NOT  
remain colored. Not sure why your system is different? You see the  
contrast / white on black / etc controls in the Universal Access  
control panel?


3) Placement of icons only changes on the right side of the dock. If  
you count from the left of dock, the order will always remain the same  
until the end of the permanent items.


4) Changing icons -- You can, but it's not intuitive and very  
obnoxious. Find the program icon you want to change (ie, go to your  
application folder). Press Command+I (or do Get Info in the File  
menu). You see in the top left corner of the Get Info window is a  
small version of the applications icon? Click on it. The icon is now  
highlighted. Now you can PASTE another icon over it. This can be an  
icon from another program that you copied from the get info window, or  
another graphic file that you put in the clipboard.



One last bit.  When we decided to call Apple support, I wanted to  
make sure I had the serial number in front of me.  When I clicked on  
the Apple - About this Mac, one of the boxes threw a line right  
through the serial number, so that it could not be read.  So we had  
to 'reset' the system.  This involved holding the Cntrl - Command -  
P - R keys as you powered up and holding them for 4 resets.  It took  
two people to do that.


1) Not sure about this. You can always just get the serial number from  
the behind the battery if it's a laptop, or someqhere on the case if  
it's an iMac. NEver had this problem, and can't imagine why you'd have  
to Zap your PROM to get it?


Scott

[H] Replacement UPS battery

[Scott Sipe]

Need to get a couple new batteries for several models of APC and  
CyberPower UPSes. Any collective opinion on whether to go straight  
through the manufacturer or 3rd party? 3rd party seems a lot cheaper...


Scott

Re: [H] FireFox confusion

[Scott Sipe]

For what it's worth, I use a firefox plugin called HTML Validator that  
adds an html validator to the view source page. It seems like it's  
rarely updated and never works with the newest firefoxes, but you can  
go into the plugin directory (your firefox profile directory/ 
extensions/extension_name (or directory name that looks like  
{3ce93439852eb ... etc ...}) and modify the install.rdf to change  
what versions of Firefox it supports.


I'm sure it's somewhat risky and YMMV, but it's worked for me and this  
one extension.


Scott

On Jul 22, 2009, at 2:20 PM, swzaske wrote:

Not compatible with all my plug ins and I'm sure it's more advanced  
(especially with HTML 5 etc.) but not noticeably for my purposes. I  
use it but Meh!



DSinc wrote:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10292587-83.html

So I stumble across the above cnet article about FireFox.
Have all my machines up to v3.0.12 ATM, but I detect a strong push  
to update again to v3.5.1. :)


Does anyone on the List use the new v3.5.1?

Can I still use/add NoScript and CS-Lite to this new version?

Thanks,
Duncan

Re: [H] FireFox confusion

[Scott Sipe]

If you do want to know a little bit about the magic,  the firefox  
profile directory lives in


For 2000/XP:

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Firefox

Scott

On Jul 22, 2009, at 4:12 PM, DSinc wrote:


All,
The deed is done! All my units now use FireFox v3.5.1.

Interestingly, I observe that FF seems to hide some user data in  
its' own sequestered space.
Even though I fully de-installed v3.0.12 first; when v3.5.1 did  
install next, it found all my user data and just trucked on to  
completion! I can suppose this data was in the magic /profile  
directory. No need to comprehend the 'magic' at this time. Very glad  
it is there and working!


I am favorably impressed with this behavior.

Just another nail in IE's coffin!!! LOL!
Duncan


Thane Sherrington wrote:

At 12:30 PM 22/07/2009, DSinc wrote:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10292587-83.html

So I stumble across the above cnet article about FireFox.
Have all my machines up to v3.0.12 ATM, but I detect a strong push  
to update again to v3.5.1. :)


Does anyone on the List use the new v3.5.1?

Can I still use/add NoScript and CS-Lite to this new version?

I'm on 3.5.1 and noscript with no problems.  Definitely upgrade.
T

Re: [H] VPN

[Scott Sipe]

Ditto others who have said -- OpenVPN.

I don't have any experience running OpenVPN on windows computers, but  
the server configuration on a BSD box was not terribly complicated,  
and the client software for Mac at least is quite good.


I think some versions of dd-wrt or some other similar home router  
firmware has OpenVPN built in? That would be worth looking into, imho.


Scott

On Jun 9, 2009, at 1:40 AM, Winterlight wrote:

Using a VPN to protect yourself when using public WAP involves  
logging into the public WAP, and then using a VPN from your PC to  
your home or work PC and then using that safe internet connection.  
Everything in between your laptop and your home PC is encrypted so  
nobody can snoop. Do I have it right?


Is there good VPN freeware available? If not what is good VPN  
software? Thanks.

[H] MS volume licensing?

[Scott Sipe]

Apologies for being a bit off topic, but...

It looks like we need to make the jump to volume licensing at my  
office for MS Office 2007 (really just Word, but I guess volume  
licensing only does the whole suite). Probably only need ~5 licenses,  
the main thing is it would be nice to be able to run it on our 2k3  
Terminal Server.


I have absolutely zero experience with volume licensing, and was  
wondering if anyone had any advice for where to go, or if anyone here  
was a licensed vendor or what not.


thanks,
Scott

Re: [H] LINUX?

[Scott Sipe]

Yeah, you're exactly right...I'm sure Redhat and maybe a couple others  
could afford to do the standards compliance, testing, etc that would  
be required, but honestly, it's not worth it. Not sure why it was  
worth it to Apple.


There are definitely issues with compiling programs depending on  
flavor of Linux, whether FreeBSD or not, Solaris, AIX, whatever.  
FreeBSD for instance has its ports tree which is basically a library  
of programs and allows FreeBSD users to easily download, compile, and  
install programs for FreeBSD (in comparison to most of the Linux  
packaging systems which tend to be more oriented towards binary  
downloads, FreeBSD still has a large focus on compiling from the  
source).


Most of the FreeBSD ports just download and compile the vanilla unix/ 
linux/whatever program, but ports also sometimes applies FreeBSD- 
specific patches.


I would say for most apps, source compatibility between the various  
*nix/*bsds is very strong.


Scott

On Jun 6, 2009, at 10:41 AM, Gary Jackson wrote:



  I am probably missing something real basic here, but a couple of  
questions come to mind...


1.  Is there really anything to be gained for any of the Linux  
companies to get that certification ?  Looks like it costs a  
boatload of money to get the offical compliance.


2.  Everyone has their favorite OS, that is human nature...but  
practically speaking, have you ever come across a Unix App that you  
couldn't get to compile on Linux ?  I haven't used Linux for a few  
years now, but when it was my main OS...I never did.  But I might  
have just been lucky



Regards,

Gary


At 02:02 AM 6/6/2009, It was written by John R Steinbruner that this  
shall come to pass:

Interesting.

Just read up on that, and yep, OSX is fully POSIX and *Nix compliant,
and is Unix 03 certified on the SUS side,
while no release of Linux has made it to SUS certification as of
now.  :)

Cool beans.  :)



On Jun 5, 2009, at 12:24 PM, Scott Sipe wrote:


Not all correct.

OSX -- and it's pure core called Darwin (that lacks some of the GUI
stuff) has a terminal -- I run tcsh for mine, the standard is bash
-- just like your average linux desktop. OSX comes with grep, find,
bc, vi, emacs, du, df, yes, etc etc -- all the random commands that
you expect to find on a *nix/*bsd system. Furthermore, genetically
speaking, most of the userland derives directly from FreeBSD. As I
understand it, parts of the kernel (the non-mach parts) were also
derived from the FreeBSD monolithic kernel. The mach kernel was
developed specifically as a microkernel for I believe BSD systems.
So, the userland and the kernel are pretty much pure unix, with some
Apple additions thrown on the top.

Furthermore, somewhat incorrect when you separate unix and nextstep
-- nextstep is ALSO a unix-derived system.

Last, but not least, check out Unix certification: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_UNIX_Specification

OSX is an _official_ unix. You know what's not an official unix--any
version of linux ;-) (so, take that with a grain of salt!)

Scott

On Jun 5, 2009, at 2:17 PM, maccrawj wrote:


--
JRS
stei...@pacbell.net

Facts do not cease to exist just
because they are ignored.

Re: [H] I missed something along the way?

[Scott Sipe]

Disclaimer: I'm writing this from OSX Mail.app.

In general I still prefer offline mail readers. Gmail+IMAP integrates  
perfectly with mail.app, so my gmail recipes+tags and everything work  
perfectly in conjunction with offline reading.


HOWEVER... I might take issue with the far faster statement. At work  
a number of people have THunderbird mailboxes that probably in all  
exceed 3-4GB. (say 4-5 years of email). When searching for an email  
from a couple of years ago or even doing a full body message search  
of the last 6-12 months, it can take a long time! Mail.app has much  
better indexing and is faster than that, but compared to gmail where  
you can literally instantly search tens--probably hundreds--of  
thousands of messages? That's hard to beat...


Scott

On Jun 6, 2009, at 5:48 PM, Neil Davidson wrote:


Far faster and far more features. Offline email handling isn't exactly
possible with web based email either.

Backup of your email is something a bit difficult to do as well.  
Especially

with Gmail.

-Original Message-
From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
[mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden
Sent: 06 June 2009 12:11
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] I missed something along the way?

Frankly, I don't understand why anyone still uses Outlook or any  
other stand

alone email client.

Re: [H] LINUX?

[Scott Sipe]

Not all correct.

OSX -- and it's pure core called Darwin (that lacks some of the GUI  
stuff) has a terminal -- I run tcsh for mine, the standard is bash --  
just like your average linux desktop. OSX comes with grep, find, bc,  
vi, emacs, du, df, yes, etc etc -- all the random commands that you  
expect to find on a *nix/*bsd system. Furthermore, genetically  
speaking, most of the userland derives directly from FreeBSD. As I  
understand it, parts of the kernel (the non-mach parts) were also  
derived from the FreeBSD monolithic kernel. The mach kernel was  
developed specifically as a microkernel for I believe BSD systems. So,  
the userland and the kernel are pretty much pure unix, with some Apple  
additions thrown on the top.


Furthermore, somewhat incorrect when you separate unix and nextstep --  
nextstep is ALSO a unix-derived system.


Last, but not least, check out Unix certification: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_UNIX_Specification

OSX is an _official_ unix. You know what's not an official unix--any  
version of linux ;-) (so, take that with a grain of salt!)


Scott

On Jun 5, 2009, at 2:17 PM, maccrawj wrote:

OSX is not unix based, it's partially derived from it and several  
other things like nextstep.


Anyrate, I've setup the Unbuntu on box and happy with how that went.

JRS wrote:

Mostly Ubuntu and Mint..
I also use Unix-based OS X every day as well.  :)
-- JRS stei...@pacbell.net
Facts do not cease to exist just
because they are ignored.
- Original Message 

From: Sam Franc fr...@oregonfast.net
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 9:30:26 AM
Subject: [H] LINUX?

What flavors of Linux are any of you using?
Sam

Re: [H] I missed something along the way?

[Scott Sipe]

Not to change the topic, but if you do decide to switch to gmail  
(which, I might add, gives you the freedom to change ISPs without  
worrying about losing your email address!) they have very nice  
instructions for how to setup thunderbird:


http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=86399

Scott

On Jun 5, 2009, at 3:43 PM, DSinc wrote:


j.,
Thankyou for your rejoiner to Neil. I've sat here for 7 hours trying  
to figure out how to answer Neil. I understand his point. You said  
it right to my read. Exactly. I do not want to buy a special TV!


Neil,
Thanks for the reminder to visit the Thunderbird forums. I am not  
alone. Many folk are having the same trouble all over the USA! The  
common factor so far is ATT.net somehow. I am still  
reading. :)

Best,
Duncan


maccrawj wrote:
No, he's asking for support of WHY standard RFC compliant software  
has issues with their service and that IS a valid support request.  
A better analogy would be asking the cable co why a standard TV  
can't get one of their channels and the reason is some trickery  
that requires a more brain dead set made by their favorite tv  
company.
All this crap about we don't support x is BS. They may not no  
exactly how to setup a given client but should simply point  
customers to the key info and be prepared when the SERVER they  
chose to use doesn't play nice with the mainstream software.
Bottom line is they all want us on webmail because there is no need  
to support setting that up. I'd do gmail web in a pinch, but  
certainly not my normal method given I can POP or IMAP in.

Neil Davidson wrote:
I'm not sure I follow. You are complaining that your ISP won't  
support an

application that they have no connection to at all? Granted they are
providing the email account, but it is up to you what app you use.  
If you
have issues with ThunderBird or Eudora then contact the support  
forums for

*those* applications.

That's like asking your electricity supplier about a problem with  
your TV.
Sure it uses electricity, but it is up to the manufacturer of the  
TV to

support you with it.

Re: [H] ThunderBird v2.0.0.21?

[Scott Sipe]

FWIW, a warehouse location of our office has DSL+pots from Embarq  
(formerly Sprint). The voice is frequently scratchy/humming, sometimes  
has no dial tone, and sometimes rings busy even when it's not--all  
these problems exacerbated by rain definitely. The DSL part of the  
line seems rock solid though...very weird.


A tech on their phone support line once told me that it's not unusual  
for DSL service to be fine while phone service is non-functional.


At my house I'm irritated because Verizon just packed up and left my  
area--sold all their phone lines and the whole market to Frontier  
Communications. Guess I shouldn't hope for FIOS any time soon, or even  
ATT Uverse. My options are cable modem or max 1mbps down DSL. Bleh.


Scott

On May 28, 2009, at 12:53 AM, mark.dodge wrote:

ATT Uverse 400 with MAX 18 DSL, DSL Reports.com says I'm getting  
16.79 So
I'm very happy and Outlook works fine with ATT pots, never tried  
Eudora or
T-Bird, very happy with Outlook 2007, love the calendar and  
integration with

Exchange and the ability to get to it on the web also...

As a side note, my phone goes out when it rains hard but the DSL  
stays on in

the nastiest storms. Same copper, weird stuff.

-Original Message-
From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
[mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DHSinclair
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 04:34
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] ThunderBird v2.0.0.21?

j.,
Yes I got it; and, after printing many pages at Mozy/Support, I now  
have

more than enough instructions on how to copy/move my current profile
from where it defaulted to, to a new home on my d:\ drive partition. I
am still reading.. :)  Funny how 15 years ago all this would
have been a no-brainer; now, I read the instructions and my eyes just
glaze over. Must be age.

Latest Modem Saga - So yesterday I called the magic support number to
start my DSL goes out every time it rains here! trouble elevation.
I got to Alice. Alice was very good, sort of. I am now waiting for
my 'Violating the TOS' memo because I gave up my LAN and router.

After 2 hours of troubleshooting, we decided that my [?working]  
modem
is broken because I could not get it to respond to a normal http  
browser

call. Yes, I was forced to admin one of my sleeping machines to the
modem's home subnet (192.168.1.x). After 3 differrent cat5 cables  
and 3
room changes (pots line!), the modem refused to answer a browser  
call...

even after multiple modem and PC reboots! Odd too, because it worked
fine 4 days ago... LOL!  And, it was setup properly then also, to
the best of my knowledge and the docs I have. Stupid Westell!

I now have a BSRE# and a new modem on the way to me. All for only $40!
It seems my old $75 modem is out of warranty.  LOL!  But, Alice  
did

give me a phone number for Billing should I wish to discuss the $40
replacement charge. ?..Another skirmish!
Let's just call this step 1 in my battle with the phone company.

Yes, cable is looking much brighter ATM! LOL!
I do feel the need to play this game until at least the 7th inning.
Thank you.
Best,
Duncan


maccrawj wrote:
Well my point was not that you needed a different program files  
folder
but rather that you needed to run the profilemanager to create a  
profile
in a folder of your choosing. The program  the profile are 2  
separate

entities and you need only backup the profile portion.

As to you modem issue, they decided this without sending a tech to
certify the line as clean? Guess you'll have to play that game  
until the
same problem exists with the new modem. DSL seems inheriently  
fickle and

the modems offer nothing like cable modems do as far as
status/diagnostics. In the end this is why I dumped Verizon DSL in  
anger

 switched to cable. Quite thankful they pissed me off so bad or I'd
never of known the local cable co was finally entering the 21st  
century!


DHSinclair wrote:
snip

I will start with creating a d:\Program Files directory. I can miss
all the recent interim email on TB for now.  I think I understand  
your

backup calls for TB, but need to settle and re-read your share a few
more times.

snip

maccrawj wrote:
Could be with it disabled they are allowing non-SSL despite  
claiming

you must use it. In other words the checkbox is likely correct,
unchecking it is disabling SSL. SSL is where you want to be and you
may find the non-SSL ceases to work down the road given that are
telling customers they must use SSL. Current version TB is 2.0.0.21
but a quick search did not net me any conclusive info concerning  
SSL

bugs.

Right now I am using SSL for pop3.gmail.com, but not using Secure
Authentication. Looks like gmail doesn't support SA despite doing  
SSL.


The reason your mail is under docs  settings for your user is that
TB automatically creates the profile the way, as do most windows
programs. You can use the -profilemanager switch when launching  
TB to
get it to 

Re: [H] ATI 4650

[Scott Sipe]

It's always difficult for me to tell when comparing different  
generations of cards and systems.. I have a q6600 system with a  
Geforce 8800GT. I play games (nothing TOO new--Fallout 3 lately) on my  
HDTV which is 1920x1080 i believe.


Any idea if a 4770 be a decent upgrade?

Scott

On May 28, 2009, at 12:58 AM, John R Steinbruner wrote:

From what I have seen and read, the 4770 is the Cat's Meow in low  
cost video cards for now.


That new 40 micron process is really really really good.  :)





On May 27, 2009, at 9:47 PM, mark.dodge wrote:

Well I was bummed to find that a 4650 w/ 1GB will not beat a 6600GT  
with 512

in Doom3.

I thought that I would get quite a bit of performance, 77 FPS  
versus 71 FPS

@1024X768 High Quality

I guess I'm now looking for something a bit better for around 100  
bucks or

so.

Will a 4770 be a lot better??



Mark

MD Computers, Houston, TX






--
JRS
stei...@pacbell.net

Facts do not cease to exist just
because they are ignored.

Re: [H] Win7 rc announcement

[Scott Sipe]

Any word on the eventual upgrade pricing?

I've got a Vista Home Premium 32-bit that I'd kind of like to upgrade.  
(and am considering switching to 64-bit)


Scott

On Apr 30, 2009, at 3:50 PM, tmse...@rlrnews.com wrote:


The note on unlimited keys is the interesting part



 Dear Microsoft U.S. Partner,

We hope you are as excited as we are about today’s milestone, as we  
make the Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) broadly  
available for download to managed Beta program participants,  
including MSDN and TechNet subscribers. If you are not among those  
who participated in one of the managed Beta programs, you only have  
to wait until Tuesday, May 5, when the RC will be available through  
the Customer Preview Program.


In this bulletin, you will find important links and answers to  
questions that are always top of mind for partners and customers in  
a release like this. Please look for our regular U.S. partner  
newsletter on Monday, May 4, with more details and resources for  
Microsoft partners, including training recommendations.


Sincerely,

The Microsoft U.S. Partner Team

   Why upgrade to Windows 7 RC?

 •

   Several new features,  
including XP VPC, are available in the RC build of Windows 7. Also,  
you will experience continued improvements in overall system  
performance and polish.


 •

   If you are using Windows 7  
Beta, migrating to Windows 7 RC will avoid the July 7, 2009, beta  
expiration date. Failure to migrate before the beta expiration date  
will cause frequent system reboot prompts.


 •

   There will be no limits on  
the number of keys provided or the number of Windows 7 RC downloads  
supported, and we anticipate that RC downloads will be available at  
least through June 2009.


   What is the recommended path to  
migrate to Windows 7 RC?


The recommended path to migrate to Windows 7 RC depends on what  
operating system you are currently running:


 Current OS

 Recommended Path to  
Windows 7  RC


   Windows XP

   If your hardware  
meets the minimum recommendations for Windows 7, we recommend you do  
a clean install of Windows 7 RC when available.  The recommended  
minimum hardware for Windows 7 Beta can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-faq.aspx 
 .   (Hardware recommendations will be roughly the same for RC.)


   Windows Vista

   We recommend you  
upgrade to Windows 7 RC.


   Windows 7 Beta

   We strongly recommend  
you do a clean install of Windows 7 RC when available. You do not  
need to first reinstall Windows Vista and then upgrade to Windows 7  
RC.


 In all of these scenarios, the  
Windows Easy Transfer tool can be used to make it easier to restore  
files and settings after a clean install.

When will the final version of Windows 7 be available?
The final engineering milestone is the release to manufacturing  
(RTM), typically 3-5 months after the RC.  We believe the product is  
high quality and to date have received very positive feedback.  This  
might result in RTM delivery before the 3-5 months timeframe.   
Ultimately, you'll decide the quality and assess the delivery once  
you download and use the RC.  Customer and partner feedback will  
determine how quickly we release.

How will Microsoft collect and use feedback from Windows 7 RC?
With this release, we are focused on verifying that all the changes  
and fixes we made based on the beta tests and feedback are working  
correctly. We do that by gathering the automatically generated  
information (called telemetry) that your PC sends us when you use  
Windows 7 RC. Telemetry tells us when your computer hangs, crashes,  
or has performance issues, and what applications or devices you were  
using when you experienced problems. It is important that we gather  
this data from thousands of different hardware configurations to  
confirm that the fixes we included based on beta feedback work on a  
wide range of hardware. It will also help us identify any new  
problems.


Sent via BlackBerry

Re: [H] MAC Address Filter

[Scott Sipe]

If you change channel (which can definitely be a good idea if you're  
in an area with interference/other networks, etc), I would generlaly  
stick to channel 1,6, or 11. These are the only 3 channels that don't  
overlap with other channels.


Not always straightforward though -- at my last apartment there were a  
lot of wireless networks showing up on channels 6 and 11, so I changed  
my wrt54g to channel 1. Problem is, laptops would just drop the signal  
every so often, even though I saw no other networks on channel 1.  
Putting back to channel 6 or 11 made the dropping stop.


Scott

On Apr 28, 2009, at 11:03 AM, JRS wrote:



Yep, That's how I also do my wireless setups.

Change the SSID, no broadcast, MAC address filtering,
and I also change the channel since everyone mostly
seems to just leave them on channel 6..  :)


If someone wanted to bad enuff, they could still get in,
but I have not had any issues yet.  :)


--
JRS
stei...@pacbell.net

Re: [H] Project Falling by the wayside....

[Scott Sipe]

Agreed -- If plain cat5, could be the problem. When I installed some  
gigabit switches at work (original CAT5 cable runs were done in early  
90s) some computers / ports went to full gigabit speeds, some stayed  
at 100. Had to rerun some cables.


My understanding is that auto-negotiation for port speeds is fairly  
reliable now... but you could always try forcing the computers to  
gigabit if the cables should be good.


Scott

On Apr 5, 2009, at 9:48 PM, Rick Glazier wrote:


I think cat5 will run at 1G if the run is fairly short.
(All other nics, etc, need to be 1G though...)

Rick Glazier

From: DHSinclair

Steve,
Understand your glitch with the new Gbit switch..

Re: [H] Making my own network cables

[Scott Sipe]

Crimper looks fairly normal...the model I've always used looks pretty  
close to:


http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2255112

Use the bottom cutting part to cut the wire, and the top cutting part  
(near the hinge) to remove the wire jacket the proper length from the  
end of the cable. Nothing fancy.


Crimper...cable...RJ45 connectors...that's all you really need. I  
personally have never used (or really needed) a tester, but one could  
definitely come in handy. If you're just doing a couple cable runs,  
maybe not worth it.


As Richard mentioned, just pick either the T568A or T568B cable layout  
and stick with it to avoid confusion (and avoid accidentally using  
differing layouts at each end of the cable). I don't know of any  
advantage to either one.


Scott


On Mar 31, 2009, at 8:25 PM, Bobby Heid wrote:


Hey,



I was thinking about buying  1000' spool of cat6 (to future proof)  
cable,
connectors,  and the tools to make my own custom cables.  What tools  
do I

need beside a crimper/cutter?  Do I need a tester?



I was looking at these crimpers:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105cp_id=10509cs_id=105
0901p_id=3348seq=1format=3



Thanks for any suggestions.

Bobby

Re: [H] Making my own network cables

[Scott Sipe]

Ditto on B...

Scott

On Mar 31, 2009, at 10:16 PM, Greg Sevart wrote:


Not that anyone should still be making crossover cable in the days of
auto-MDI/MDIX...

FWIW, I use B simply because it is, as you say, more popular. Most  
generic

patch cables I've found are B.

Keep in mind that stranded cable is generally recommended for patch  
cables,
and solid for runs. Stranded cable handles the stress of being bent  
and

handled better, though I generally don't bother for my home network.

Greg


-Original Message-
From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-
boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:50 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Making my own network cables

I guess I should have searched before asking.  Sorry.

For other that may want to know, my research shows 568B to be the  
most

popular.  Either one is ok as long as both ends are the same UNLESS,
you are
making a cross-over cable.  The you would use 568A on one end and  
568B

on
the other end.

Thanks,
Bobby

Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems

[Scott Sipe]

Hah, I had no idea that proper Blu-ray sound wasn't supported over  
spdif. Like James, my receiver (Onkyo SR800) just does HDMI audio  
passthrough. I was about to be annoyed about having to go back to 7-8  
analog cables from optical cable, but then I realized the receiver  
doesn't even support the new audio formats, so, it's more or less  
irrelevant!


Scott

On Mar 26, 2009, at 3:06 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:

In your case, either you use multi-channel audio outs from your set- 
top box or you live with the regular compressed  lossy formats  
(DDDTS5.1) via optical or coax.


James Maki wrote:
Most of the followup posts address ripping the Blu-ray to the  
harddrive to
play. I was asking the question regarding a regular set top blu-ray  
player.
If my receiver just passes the HDMI audio signal along to the HDTV,  
how do I

connect the audio from the blu-ray player to the receiver?

More of a thought question since I do use my computer. Some of these
gyrations sound more difficult than what you get out of them!  
Personally, I

use AnydvdHD to play blu-ray discs.

Jim Maki
jwm_maill...@comcast.net


-Original Message-
From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com 
] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden

Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 5:13 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems

Rip the Bluray to HD, re-encode the audio to FLAC and mux back  
into an mkv

file with the video and any subs you need.  Works great.

---
Brian Weeden
Technical Consultant
Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org
+1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
+1 (202) 683-8534 US


On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 7:32 PM, James Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net 
wrote:




Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the

material, just makes it


difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for.

So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray

player? The HDMI


receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't

use the SPDIF


without it degrading the quality. What other options are we

left with to


process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better!

Jim Maki
jwm_maill...@comcast.net



-Original Message-
From: Brian Weeden
   There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray,
specifically
getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded.

Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and

thus the pc


might end up downgrading the signal.

---
Brian Weeden
Technical Consultant
Secure World Foundation

Re: [H] EMail opinions?

[Scott Sipe]

I had DSL from SBC (part of ATT) a couple of years ago in Chicago, and  
IIRC, they had some kind of email arrangement with Yahoo as well.  
Didn't particularly affect me--I switched from using ISP email to  
almost solely using my gmail or my work address now. I was moving ISPs  
and locations too often for several years to get attached to one  
address, and I like gmail.


With regards to the security -- POP is for downloading the messages,  
and SMTP is for the sending. (maybe you're thinking of IMAP where the  
messages and folders live and stay on the server, while being  
downloaded locally?) All can use SSL, and pretty much every email  
client around should support that now. I will note that sending mail  
through one SMTP server at work, I've had trouble occasionally using  
SSL, and so now generally leave it turned off there. That's only one  
server though...


Scott

On Feb 26, 2009, at 3:36 PM, DHSinclair wrote:

I use xdsl from ATT via BellSouth.net.  I rcvd a notice that ATT  
wants to MOVE me to their NEW EMail/Webpage/Whatever service.  OK.   
I just finished re-identifying myself via their NEW login  
frontend Anyway, it seems that ATT is moving all of  
its' EMail business to Yahoo.com.
Personally, I suspect they need the bandwidth for their new TV  
service; but I could be so wrong!


The two new email ip's I now have for POP and SMTP are Yahoo and  
located in Sunnyvale, CA. Kinda fer away for a pooboy in GA!   
Funnier still is that NeoTrace tells me my route will be:
Chattanooga-New Orleans-Nashville-Cleveland-Philidelphia-?Virginia- 
Sunnyvale. (I suppose the ?Virginia node is the NSA for now!)


I will deal with local futz about Eudora/TBird to use this new  
service.  I use POP ATM, but, may try SMTP for the added SSL  
security (if there is any?).  Both Eudora and TBird seem to do  
SMTP.. I think?


Right now I am looking for opinions of others that use Yahoo for  
EMail Before I start this conversion. I do so know it  
will not be clean and tidy!  LOL!

Thank you very much,
Duncan

[H] Bluray drive?

[Scott Sipe]

Hi all,

Any recommendations for a bluray drive to be added to a vista htpc box?

Was looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136133

Scott

Re: [H] DVD Divx players... RIP Philips DVP-642

[Scott Sipe]

I'm fairly certain I'm going to buy a ps3 in the next month or so to  
replace my very aged xbox media center (xbmc). I understand the PS3  
can't natively play mkv files though?


Scott

On Feb 8, 2009, at 4:55 AM, tmse...@rlrnews.com wrote:

Your fine but you might consider a ps3. Bluray, full divx and  
network support.

Sent via BlackBerry

-Original Message-
From: Joe User joeu...@chronic.org

Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 00:31:32
To: Joe Userhardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] DVD Divx players... RIP Philips DVP-642


Hello,

Saturday, February 7, 2009, 10:12:12 AM, I wrote:


Hello HWG,


 So, I went to watch 'Ghostbusters' this morning as nothing was  
on

 any of the 500 channels I get on DirecTV. The little red light
 just blinked away and the tray wouldn't open nor would the
 display come on. I unplugged it - waited - and plugged it back
 in. No joy. This is the second of two that have died. I swear
 they put timers in these things.



 So now, I am looking for another Divx player. The Philips
 DVP5140 is looking like my best bet. It does Divx Ultra, which
 the 642 didn't - but I didn't encounter divx Ultra that much.



 I currently use this 642 through S-Video but I have RCA
 available also. No HDMI. Might have ability to do component RGB
 type hookup, if I shuffle some stuff around.



 I am looking for other suggestions before I get this unit. Is
 there something better out there?



Ok, going to assume I am doing OK with my choice here.


--
Regards,
joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...

...now these points of data make a beautiful line...

Re: [H] Stupid Question..perhaps?

[Scott Sipe]

On Jan 30, 2009, at 3:40 AM, maccrawj wrote:



Agreed also, morons still buy Home  Basic editions of windows  
that lock them out of basic security features like file ACLS so it's  
a high target. I imagine there is a free linux server replacement  
for AD/LDAP that could replace the Windows server portion, would run  
on next to nothing hardware wise, and still allow XP/Vista/? windows  
clients to work as if attacked to Windows domain.



Getting close to this with Samba. At work we've been running Samba as  
a replacement NT4 PDC for about a decade. Unfortunately, while Samba  
can be a NT4-level server, and a AD member server, it cannot be a full  
AD domain server. That's being worked on for the next release--Samba4-- 
at some point in the future though, as I understand it.




Servers in houses is long overdue and but soon happen given the  
amount of in-home digital data  services being put to use. It will  
be your $100K, multi-ipod, pc for each family member households but  
they're always the 1st given disposable income  interest.


In general, I disagree with this, and think we will be getting farther  
and farther from a server in the house. Maybe a server in a datacenter  
hosted and managed and controlled by some company that you then get a  
web interface to. I think it's somewhat part of the Web 2.0  
transition. Look how few people even install email clients anymore. I  
would bet almost everyone on this list uses Thunderbird, Eudora,  
Mail.app (me), or some other email client, yet I believe the vast  
majority of people use yahoo or gmail or whatever web interfaces  
almost exclusively. I graduated from college in 2004--during my  
freshman year in 2000, everybody installed the provided Mulberry app  
to check their email (if they didn't use Netscape/whatever -- I used  
pine!). By 2004, the college had stopped providing Mulberry because  
nobody used it anymore...all their work went to their webmail  
interface (I still used pine).


Anyway, the point of that semi-rant was just to say that I think most  
people are moving farther and farther away from hosting applications  
or servers at home. Not saying I'm a FAN of this--I don't think I  
would be subscribed to this list if I were :-) but I think it's the  
shape of things to come...


Scott

Re: [H] Stupid Question..perhaps?

[Scott Sipe]

I'm not sure, but I guess you could do all of that with group policy  
editor, and manually copying the policy between computers? A pain-- 
definitely...


my main problem with domain servers at home would be backups. That is,  
if you're primary domain controller goes down, does the rest of your  
network suffer (logon errors, missing applications, outdated  
profiles)? I don't know how many homes are going to have synced PDCs  
and BDCs, deal with roaming profile, access rights, etc. in a robust  
and foolproof way.


Maybe one day...

Scott

On Jan 28, 2009, at 12:24 AM, maccrawj wrote:

Ok, so how would you control access to 5 PCs  numerous resources in  
a way where if one child is bad you can lock 'em out or simply limit  
his access to the games, media or key application folders across  
multiple machines? Never mind being in control of house-wide time/ 
location login restrictions and after hours forced logout.


If you don't have kids (or roomates) you can quickly dismiss the  
idea but I think soon it will be the norm in households as it is now  
in business.




Scott Sipe wrote:

Hey, meant to reply earlier sorry I didn't...
completely agree with below...
don't think there's really any need for you to have a home domain  
server (adds way more complexity than is needed and desired!) and  
without that, any other old edition of windows is just as good, imho.

Ubuntu Linux could certainly be an adventure if you feel like it :-)
Scott
On Jan 27, 2009, at 5:58 PM, maccrawj wrote:
IMHO if your not running at least domain+DHCP+DNS+NTP from 2K*  
server there is little point to running server editions of  
windows at all. There are roles for member servers just running  
dedicated apps such as SQL, Apache, Samba but then what's the  
point to paying top $ to use server stand-alone (vs DC) when it's  
cheaper to run them on tweaked XP Pro or linux? This of course in  
the context of a home setup, business is another ball game.


2K3 vs. 2k3R2 vs. 2k8 I could not tell you pro/con of the choice  
and I too feel 2K is just fine but also feel the itch to move up.  
At some point I still intend to upgrade to 2K3 just because I have  
it  should know my way around it.




DHSinclair wrote:
I truly apologize for this one. I have totally NOT kept up with  
this.

Sorry.
My server now runs Win2000 Server. It is at SP4.  But, I suspect  
that this level of OS is soon to be no longer supported and/or  
able to be WinUpdate-able. SO,...

{When is goes I will miss itIt runs so well.}
What might I be shopping for?  I have seen mention of  Server  
03 and Server 08.  Yes, I have already read through OUR  
threads about the SBS versions of same.  Not thinking I need to  
do a Small Business Server just to come current; and/or support  
my LAN.
Can I suppose that Server03? is at the XP level; and, that the  
Server08? business is about Vista-class?

Best,
Duncan

Re: [H] Stupid Question..perhaps?

[Scott Sipe]

Hey, meant to reply earlier sorry I didn't...

completely agree with below...

don't think there's really any need for you to have a home domain  
server (adds way more complexity than is needed and desired!) and  
without that, any other old edition of windows is just as good, imho.


Ubuntu Linux could certainly be an adventure if you feel like it :-)

Scott

On Jan 27, 2009, at 5:58 PM, maccrawj wrote:

IMHO if your not running at least domain+DHCP+DNS+NTP from 2K*  
server there is little point to running server editions of windows  
at all. There are roles for member servers just running dedicated  
apps such as SQL, Apache, Samba but then what's the point to paying  
top $ to use server stand-alone (vs DC) when it's cheaper to run  
them on tweaked XP Pro or linux? This of course in the context of a  
home setup, business is another ball game.


2K3 vs. 2k3R2 vs. 2k8 I could not tell you pro/con of the choice and  
I too feel 2K is just fine but also feel the itch to move up. At  
some point I still intend to upgrade to 2K3 just because I have it   
should know my way around it.




DHSinclair wrote:

I truly apologize for this one. I have totally NOT kept up with this.
Sorry.
My server now runs Win2000 Server. It is at SP4.  But, I suspect  
that this level of OS is soon to be no longer supported and/or able  
to be WinUpdate-able. SO,...

{When is goes I will miss itIt runs so well.}
What might I be shopping for?  I have seen mention of  Server 03  
and Server 08.  Yes, I have already read through OUR threads  
about the SBS versions of same.  Not thinking I need to do a  
Small Business Server just to come current; and/or support my LAN.
Can I suppose that Server03? is at the XP level; and, that the  
Server08? business is about Vista-class?

Best,
Duncan

Re: [H] Stupid Question..perhaps?

[Scott Sipe]

On Jan 22, 2009, at 6:19 PM, Rick Glazier wrote:



Sorry if I sound dumber than dirt...

There is one warning that Win2003Server gives at install time that  
tells

you to set something up in 7 days or less or it will not work anymore.

I only saw that once. I never ran it past a day or two.
Anybody know what the warning was, and if it would
screw up DHS?

   Rick Glazier




I don't know--could it have been Activation?

Scott

Re: [H] HTPC - Which Software?

[Scott Sipe]

Anybody tried XBMC on a computer?

I love XBMC on my original xbox, but... it's not fast enough for HD /  
720p, etc.


Scott

On Dec 16, 2008, at 1:04 PM, Brian Weeden wrote:

I've played with Vista Media Center, MediaPortal and a few others  
and I

ended up sticking with MediaPortal.

Caveat:  I don't use tuner cards (I'm a satellite guy) so my HTPC  
use is for

playback of content already on the server.

---
Brian Weeden
Technical Consultant
Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org
+1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
+1 (202) 683-8534 US


On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM, James Maki  
jwm_maill...@comcast.netwrote:



Been REALLY happy with SageTV.


-Original Message-
From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
[mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of
Steve Tomporowski
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 7:30 AM
To: The Hardware List
Subject: [H] HTPC - Which Software?

I have an older computer that is being dedicated to playing
videos  TV.  Happauge card (PVR-150) installed.  I'm not
really happy with the WinTV2000 software (WinTV, with this
card, refuses to see any channels), so the question becomes,
which HTPC software should I use?
A remote came with the PVR-150, and I'd like to fully use
that.  Right now, if I go full screen with WinTV2000, the
up/dn channel selector stops working, although I can punch in
numbers.  Just wondering what others are using.  The system
is currently running WinXP.

Thanks...Steve

[H] Vista 64 question

[Scott Sipe]

I have a dell with a Q6600 processor and 2gb ram. It has 32-bit Vista  
Home Premium.


Two questions:

1) Do I gain anything by installing Vista 64-bit on it? Is there an  
actual performance difference?


2) Can I use my current Vista Home Premium license number to install  
the 64-bit version?


Thanks,
Scott

Re: [H] another WEIRD Vista bug

[Scott Sipe]

Just a thought, but you might try looking in your system event log to  
see if there's anything weird going on there. I wonder if it could a  
BSOD crash that automatically reboots the computer (though I guess  
then at the next login you should get one of those windows-recovered- 
from-a-crash messages)


Scott

On Dec 3, 2008, at 10:07 PM, FORC5 wrote:

This one new, Vista Ultimate on older HW but has run fine for quite  
some time. Has recently started rebooting every night at 3 AM like  
clockwork, Auto Updates are turned OFF.


Anyone seen this bug ?
I am about to go back to XP on this system, Vista has a couple of  
nice features but the irritants out weigh the +'s. :-)

fp


--
Tallyho ! ]:8)
Taglines below !
--
Blessed are the censors; they shall inhibit the earth.

Re: [H] New 20 wide screen here!

[Scott Sipe]

Highly recommend that you run LCD screens at their native resolution  
-- in this case 1680x1050. I don't think 1600x1200 will work at all-- 
panels I've used will magnify, but not shrink. Since the pixels on a  
LCD are actual physical things, you have a bit less flexibility in  
terms of resolutions than CRTs I guess.


You should just have a normal looking desktop (but wider!), with no  
stretching.


Scott

On Dec 4, 2008, at 3:22 PM, DHSinclair wrote:

I have been using a ViewSonic VA721 17 flat panel.  I assume that  
its' aspect ratio is 4:3.  I use it at a resolution of 1024x768  
(which is its' native resolution).  It will do other higher  
resolutions also.


The replacement (new) panel is a 20 wide-screen flat panel. Its'  
native resolution is 1680x1050. And I suppose this panel is  
configured for a 16:9 aspect ratio as normal.  I plan to try a  
1600x1200 res with it.  Believe the desktop will be squashed top-to- 
bottom (1050/1200).  Am I close?


I have searched the web since I ordered trying to find out what sort  
of video presentation I can expect. What I'd like to know is:

Desktop normal but at left side with black bar on the right.
Desktop normal but at right side with black bar on left side.
Desktop centered with black bars on the left and right sides.

Would enjoy your thoughts.  I am unpacking it ATM.
Thank you,
Duncan

Re: [H] New 20 wide screen here!

[Scott Sipe]

The stuff too small to read issue is a big problem, IMHO! I had to  
turn on Large Fonts on my father and grandfather's computers, which  
makes a lot of webpages / applications look wrong, window contents not  
fitting quite right, etc.


I would really love to have an OS that was resolution independent and  
could scale better. Vista was originally supposed to be there I think,  
but doesn't sound like it panned out. OSX getting close, but not all  
the way yet. Since bigger than ~24 inches is more than most people can  
really fit on desks, etc, I'm hoping the next step is to get displays  
with higher DPI, and OSes that can handle that gracefully!


Scott

On Dec 4, 2008, at 3:54 PM, DHSinclair wrote:


Scott,
Thank you. Yes, the plan was to run at the native res. Unless stuff  
is just too small to read!
The panel will connect to my Avocent Switchview 4-port kvm switch  
initially.
I am still digging into my video card(s) to confirm that they can do  
the new native res.  I suspect visual trouble with my server. It has  
a very old on-board ATI RagePro that may be limited. Still  
unpacking...

Thank you,
Duncan

At 15:37 12/04/2008 -0500, you wrote:

Highly recommend that you run LCD screens at their native resolution
-- in this case 1680x1050. I don't think 1600x1200 will work at  
all-- panels I've used will magnify, but not shrink. Since the  
pixels on a

LCD are actual physical things, you have a bit less flexibility in
terms of resolutions than CRTs I guess.

You should just have a normal looking desktop (but wider!), with no
stretching.

Scott

On Dec 4, 2008, at 3:22 PM, DHSinclair wrote:


I have been using a ViewSonic VA721 17 flat panel.  I assume that
its' aspect ratio is 4:3.  I use it at a resolution of 1024x768
(which is its' native resolution).  It will do other higher
resolutions also.

The replacement (new) panel is a 20 wide-screen flat panel. Its'
native resolution is 1680x1050. And I suppose this panel is
configured for a 16:9 aspect ratio as normal.  I plan to try a
1600x1200 res with it.  Believe the desktop will be squashed top- 
to- bottom (1050/1200).  Am I close?


I have searched the web since I ordered trying to find out what sort
of video presentation I can expect. What I'd like to know is:
Desktop normal but at left side with black bar on the right.
Desktop normal but at right side with black bar on left side.
Desktop centered with black bars on the left and right sides.

Would enjoy your thoughts.  I am unpacking it ATM.
Thank you,
Duncan

Re: [H] ATI 3450--Need Help!

[Scott Sipe]

Though I've switched to primarily using my Mac laptop, I don't plan on  
upgrading any of my PCs or PCs at the office to Vista. I actually do  
have a cheapo Dell with Vista Home Premium that rarely gets used, and  
any of the added features are just not worth it to me. My complaints  
are not primarily speed or stability (which seem fine to me) but the  
UI seems random and scattered. I cringe every time I go to the control  
panel.


The only really compelling reason to upgrade I've heard is for gamers  
who want to be able to take advantage of DirectX10 which ONLY runs on  
Vista.  As far as I know nothing has been released JUST for DX10 or  
even designed primarily for DX10, and thus so far, it's not a big deal.


Scott

On Dec 4, 2008, at 4:29 PM, DHSinclair wrote:


Thanks JoeUser,
I know that XP is now out of favor maybe, but AFAIK it is still  
current and just one level back.

Best,
Duncan

At 15:26 12/04/2008 -0600, you wrote:

Hello Amartin,

Thursday, December 4, 2008, 4:36:00 AM, you wrote:

 Upgrade to obsolete. Good plan.

 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Spew random bullshit that's untrue. Even better.

--
Regards,
joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...

...now these points of data make a beautiful line...

Re: [H] Video Card question(s)

[Scott Sipe]

You can absolutely still get AGP and PCI cards. I bought a PCI card a  
couple months ago for a multi-monitor office setup. I just went to a  
local computer store and got the cheapest PCI card they had (I think  
it was an ATI).


A quick search on tigerdirect.com (they have a warehouse store near  
me) shows 30+ PCI cards, from $20 up. Same for AGP. For instance:



Sparkle GeForce MX4000 64MB AGP, $19.99

Now, all that being said, I googled Asus V6800 Pure GeForce 256 DDR  
and came up with multiple reviews that claims the card's max  
resolution is 2048x1536 at 75Hz -- so, I wouldn't give up on the card  
yet. Could be their current monitor couldn't handle more than 1024, so  
XP is allowing the higher res. I would def. give the current card a  
shot once the new monitor is hooked up.


Scott

On Dec 1, 2008, at 2:49 PM, DHSinclair wrote:

Are there still PCI and AGP video cards available that can image the  
newer wide-screen panels at their native resolutions?


I do know that most PCI-e video cards do, but I have a need for a  
card that is either AGP or PCI.  The current video card is an old  
Asus nVidia-based card (1st/2d generation).  It is an {Asus V6800  
Pure GeForce 256 DDR} in AGP format.  It has been driving a GEM  
(scansport) 150A 15 VGA panel for the last 3 years.  The panel is  
dying. It now has full width grey bars wherever text is displayed.   
Sis has lived with this anomaly for 18 months :)


My Sister has ordered a Dell SE178WFP. The native res is 1440x900.   
Her current video card (according to what winXP says) seems to top  
at 1024x768.  I do suspect somebody in the family has been dicking  
around and killed the card's driver. I am the Uncle, so I can not  
say anything!  I did supply all the innards of my Sister's machine  
(the best of my boneyard!).


Due to economic constraints, a current-tech modern video card is not  
possible because the current m/b (Abit KG7) is limited to PCI and  
AGP only.


Is this possible?  If so, we have found a Christmas gift for my  
Sister!

Thank you,
Duncan

Re: [H] Seeking links to SATA/EIDE converters?

[Scott Sipe]

Sounds like you're pretty much on the right road.

I don't know about you, but I virtually never use my optical drives  
anymore. That's why I don't mind my dvd drive running with the PATA- 
SATA convertor.


Sheesh seems like just yesterday that 1x/2x CD-ROMs were all the rage  
and what a big difference that 2x made! And those annoying little  
caddies? I figure somewhere after 20x it stopped mattering quite as  
much :)


Have you tried installing JMicron's drivers?

Scott

On Nov 21, 2008, at 4:09 PM, DHSinclair wrote:


JB,
To your 1st, I'd tend to agree, my check today looks like ~$25-$40  
for opticals like Samsung/Lite-On?  I now have 5 current  
pata opticals (4 AOpen, 1 some generic), they all work, so I'd like  
to continue with them, if at all possible. Unless, any of the newer  
SATA specific opticals offer better performance that my current crop.


As for pata hard drives, I have 2. Both Seagate 160GB.  So far, one  
is running well w/converter.  One still has to be converted.


Agreed, I am pinching pennies here.  Any/all new hard drives will be  
sata.  Any/all new opticals will be sata.

Thank you,
Duncan

At 20:56 11/21/2008 +, you wrote:

for $19 or so each for convertors surely you're better off just...
buying new optical drives that are native SATA?


For that matter, how large are the PATA disks you're planning to keep
in service?

On 21 Nov 2008, at 20:51, DHSinclair wrote:


OK, I now own 6 Sabrent SBT-SCIDE sata/eide converters.  2 are in
use. 1 is now suspect. 3 remain untested.
I spoke with Sabrent today. They have no technical knowledge of
their own product. Freely admitted that this product is a cheap
knock-off of other more expensive products in the pipeline ATM.
Bummer.

So, what are these other more expensive converters?  I have a link
to HyperMicrosystems for $19 each, but it clearly states that it
only works with hard drives.  I am looking for reliable converters
for both hard drives and cdrom/dvdrom/burner that are pata-based.

I will test the rest of my stack tonight. Newegg and I will settle
up next week if necessary.
Thank you,
Duncan

Re: [H] Seeking links to SATA/EIDE converters?

[Scott Sipe]

FWIW, not looking terribly hard for the cheapest, I ordered several WD  
Caviars ~500GB today for $60:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

Scott

On Nov 21, 2008, at 5:24 PM, James Boswell wrote:

Whilst it just about makes sense to press the PATA harddisks into  
service with convertors, given the cost of replacement disks  
(they're more than I thought actually, newegg have _80GB_ disks for  
$40 ! wth! that's hilarious since a few months ago I remember seeing  
1 terabyte Samsung F1's for $115 or so)


$19.99 for a SATA/PATA convertor for an optical drive...

or $21.99 for a native SATA Optical drive?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136149

I can't really form a case for the convertor in that instance,  
especially with the extra point of failure they add to the equation


-JB


On 21 Nov 2008, at 21:09, DHSinclair wrote:


JB,
To your 1st, I'd tend to agree, my check today looks like ~$25-$40  
for opticals like Samsung/Lite-On?  I now have 5 current  
pata opticals (4 AOpen, 1 some generic), they all work, so I'd like  
to continue with them, if at all possible. Unless, any of the newer  
SATA specific opticals offer better performance that my current crop.


As for pata hard drives, I have 2. Both Seagate 160GB.  So far, one  
is running well w/converter.  One still has to be converted.


Agreed, I am pinching pennies here.  Any/all new hard drives will  
be sata.  Any/all new opticals will be sata.

Thank you,
Duncan

At 20:56 11/21/2008 +, you wrote:

for $19 or so each for convertors surely you're better off just...
buying new optical drives that are native SATA?


For that matter, how large are the PATA disks you're planning to  
keep

in service?

On 21 Nov 2008, at 20:51, DHSinclair wrote:


OK, I now own 6 Sabrent SBT-SCIDE sata/eide converters.  2 are in
use. 1 is now suspect. 3 remain untested.
I spoke with Sabrent today. They have no technical knowledge of
their own product. Freely admitted that this product is a cheap
knock-off of other more expensive products in the pipeline ATM.
Bummer.

So, what are these other more expensive converters?  I have a  
link

to HyperMicrosystems for $19 each, but it clearly states that it
only works with hard drives.  I am looking for reliable converters
for both hard drives and cdrom/dvdrom/burner that are pata-based.

I will test the rest of my stack tonight. Newegg and I will settle
up next week if necessary.
Thank you,
Duncan

Re: [H] Seeking links to SATA/EIDE converters?

[Scott Sipe]

Pretty much agree with Stan. I use my computer optical drive for  
installing the OS and occasional software (though more often than not  
software is downloads now)--and that's about it. Whatever I can't do  
over the network/internet I use a thumb drive. I don't tend to watch  
DVDs on my computer. Anyway, just boils down to the fact that the  
latest/greatest DVD drives dont hold too much appeal to me, not that  
they're entirely useless :-)


Scott

On Nov 21, 2008, at 7:48 PM, Stan Zaske wrote:

I didn't mean to imply that optical drives are obsolete, just  
rapidly headed that way. There are many folks out there that have  
archived their collections and watch them from their disk arrays.  
The next time someone tells you about their many Terabyte drive  
array you can bet they have a lot of DVD movies on there as well as  
other media. Those $60 with free shipping drives that Mr. Boswell  
mentioned earlier would make a good bit of media storage with an 8  
disk RAID controller card. For those of us that can afford such a  
thing which I certainly can't.  :-)



DHSinclair wrote:

Stan,
I do get your position. But, I am so not where you are ATM.
In any case, how do you rebuild an OS?  I have to use an optical  
drive.

Best,
Duncan

At 18:09 11/21/2008 -0600, you wrote:
Optical drives are becoming obsolete with hard drive storage and  
thumb drives so inexpensive. Optical drives are also much slower  
and with the coming of a National broadband agenda and net  
neutrality soon to be pushed heavily by our new administration...  
Also, you can convert your DVD collection to iso format and use  
Demon Tools Lite to mount it in a virtual optical drive and use  
your favorite media app to watch them. AnyDVDHD can also rip  
BlueRay to disk for the same purpose.


I bought into HDDVD last year because of the heavier use of DRM  
with BlueRay and got burned last February when Hollywood and  
Tochiba threw in the towel. There are an increasing number of  
BlueRay rentals in my area now but I've been waiting for the price  
and compatibility issues to get better. But even BlueRay's days  
are numbered if you believe the articles. They say that if BlueRay  
wants to succeed it needs to be as cheap as DVD and I don't think  
that will happen for quite some time. I really like to go to the  
video store and check out the latest rentals but those places are  
probably on the way out.


DHSinclair wrote:

Scott,
If you do not use optical drives, what do you use? A wee bit  
confused here!


Yes, I have played with JMicron's driver(s). It appears that they  
do not work well in w2ksp4. Mybad; completely.  I do use my  
optical drives.
I have not converted to USB or whatever for basic I/O  
yet. :)

Thanks,
Duncan

At 17:11 11/21/2008 -0500, you wrote:

Sounds like you're pretty much on the right road.

I don't know about you, but I virtually never use my optical  
drives
anymore. That's why I don't mind my dvd drive running with the  
PATA- SATA convertor.


Sheesh seems like just yesterday that 1x/2x CD-ROMs were all the  
rage

and what a big difference that 2x made! And those annoying little
caddies? I figure somewhere after 20x it stopped mattering quite  
as

much :)

Have you tried installing JMicron's drivers?

Scott

On Nov 21, 2008, at 4:09 PM, DHSinclair wrote:


JB,
To your 1st, I'd tend to agree, my check today looks like ~$25- 
$40

for opticals like Samsung/Lite-On?  I now have 5 current
pata opticals (4 AOpen, 1 some generic), they all work, so I'd  
like
to continue with them, if at all possible. Unless, any of the  
newer
SATA specific opticals offer better performance that my current  
crop.


As for pata hard drives, I have 2. Both Seagate 160GB.  So far,  
one

is running well w/converter.  One still has to be converted.

Agreed, I am pinching pennies here.  Any/all new hard drives  
will be

sata.  Any/all new opticals will be sata.
Thank you,
Duncan

At 20:56 11/21/2008 +, you wrote:
for $19 or so each for convertors surely you're better off  
just...

buying new optical drives that are native SATA?


For that matter, how large are the PATA disks you're planning  
to keep

in service?

On 21 Nov 2008, at 20:51, DHSinclair wrote:

OK, I now own 6 Sabrent SBT-SCIDE sata/eide converters.  2  
are in

use. 1 is now suspect. 3 remain untested.
I spoke with Sabrent today. They have no technical knowledge of
their own product. Freely admitted that this product is a cheap
knock-off of other more expensive products in the pipeline  
ATM.

Bummer.

So, what are these other more expensive converters?  I have  
a link
to HyperMicrosystems for $19 each, but it clearly states that  
it
only works with hard drives.  I am looking for reliable  
converters
for both hard drives and cdrom/dvdrom/burner that are pata- 
based.


I will test the rest of my stack tonight. Newegg and I will  
settle

up next week if necessary.
Thank you,
Duncan

Re: [H] Thunderbird stand alone?

[Scott Sipe]

On Nov 19, 2008, at 12:39 PM, Winterlight wrote:

Is Thunderbird a stand alone email client, or is it part of the  
Firefox browser?




standalone

Re: [H] Laptop power issue.

[Scott Sipe]

Drivers are definitely a good place to start, but if the laptop is  
older (since it originally had Win ME installed) there's a good chance  
that as someone earlier said that it's an ACPI/bios problem. ACPI code  
is rather notorious for being buggy, especially on older boards. Doubt  
it would make a difference, but if there are any BIOS updates, you  
could give that a shot as well.


Scott

On Nov 15, 2008, at 5:58 PM, Bobby Heid wrote:


I'll have him check the video drivers.

Thanks,
Bobby

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Ruset
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:00 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Laptop power issue.

Fairly common problem. Usually the result of a dodgy driver. If it  
were
me, I'd look to update the video driver first. I seem to remember  
having

similar problems with older Dell laptops and the video driver having
something to do with it.

Bobby Heid wrote:

The kid said hibernate, but now that you mention it, I think he meant
suspend.  It is when he closes the cover of the laptop that he  
can't get

it

to come back on most of the time.

Thanks,
Bobby

Re: [H] new m/b mounted

[Scott Sipe]

Jmicron is just the SATA port chipset name--they're still normal SATA  
(sometimes they have the option for RAID, etc, builtin)


A lot of motherboards nowadays seem to be intel chipset (called ICH)  
and to include several intel chipset SATA ports (ICH), and then to add  
a few more SATA ports they add an embedded jmicron controller. You can  
use them all.


Scott

On Nov 10, 2008, at 2:18 PM, DHSinclair wrote:


Yes j.,
That is why I asked the question again. Plan is to be completely  
scsi-free within the next 90 days (except for my server).  Do plan  
to do more research on these converters.


But, again, does anyone know anything about JMicron SATA?  I have  
two of these ports; one is orange, the other is white. The UM does  
not say much.  The other 6 SATA plugs are the normal brick-read  
color. Plan to use these as I move from pata to sata.

Thanks,
Duncan

At 22:52 11/09/2008 -0800, you wrote:
Converters $35-65 no matter if it's USB2-PATA, FW-PATA, SATA-PATA.  
Translation, time to dump everything but the PATA DVD/CD ROM's in  
favor if SATA.


DHSinclair wrote:
The new Asus P5Q3 m/b is mounted to its' tray. Big sucker!  It  
does appear to be very SATA and USB centric.
Can anyone speak to JMicron SATA? I thought SATA was  
SATA
Most of my CDROMS, DVDROM/Burner devices appear to be just PATA.   
Do SATA devices even exist?
I think I may now search for PATA-2-SATA converters.  This m/b  
only has one PATA-eide port, but I think that the case geometry  
will not support the normal cable length of the standard eide  
cable (included) for both the hard drive and DVDrom/Burner  
mounting points.  I can do a temp mount of the HD to the FD  
carrier for initial startup and test, but this would not be my  
long-term decision.
I recall some discussion about several versions of these  
converters months back, but I can not find those msgs ATM.  Recs  
and suggestions appreciated.  I'll need to buy a bunch!

Thanks,
Duncan

Re: [H] new m/b mounted

[Scott Sipe]

I've gotten a couple pata-sata convertors for using cd burner, old  
drivers, etc. They work fine for me. No problems.


Mine are just a totally generic brand--got them at a local computer  
store for about $10. The adapters DO take up about an inch probably,  
so if you've got an unusual case design, it might be tight.


Scott

On Nov 8, 2008, at 6:00 PM, DHSinclair wrote:

The new Asus P5Q3 m/b is mounted to its' tray. Big sucker!  It does  
appear to be very SATA and USB centric.
Can anyone speak to JMicron SATA? I thought SATA was  
SATA


Most of my CDROMS, DVDROM/Burner devices appear to be just PATA.  Do  
SATA devices even exist?


I think I may now search for PATA-2-SATA converters.  This m/b only  
has one PATA-eide port, but I think that the case geometry will not  
support the normal cable length of the standard eide cable  
(included) for both the hard drive and DVDrom/Burner mounting  
points.  I can do a temp mount of the HD to the FD carrier for  
initial startup and test, but this would not be my long-term decision.


I recall some discussion about several versions of these converters  
months back, but I can not find those msgs ATM.  Recs and  
suggestions appreciated.  I'll need to buy a bunch!

Thanks,
Duncan

Re: [H] WinXP Partition size?

[Scott Sipe]

Ditto that. One partition for me.

Scott

On Oct 30, 2008, at 7:33 PM, FORC5 wrote:


I do the same thing, I no longer do OS and data partitions either.
For us this is not a big deal but I have seen a few thru here setup  
like that with C FULL and D empty. PPL do not know to change the  
install routines and I am not sure if this can be tweaked in the  
registry or not.

FWIW
fp

At 04:11 PM 10/30/2008, Stan Zaske Poked the stick with:
When I first started partitioning my drives with separate WinXP and  
data sections I started with 15 gigs and then 20 when that didn't  
seem large enough. I did however run into a program that wouldn't  
work because it complained that there wasn't enough space on drive  
C. My latest build is a game machine with Vista upgrade and I just  
made it all one partition to save time.



DHSinclair wrote:

What is a reasonable partition size for WinXP?
I ask this because I have watched both W2K and WinXP getting close  
to outgrowing the 4GB partitions they live on (here) ATM.


Yes, there may be much junk that I have not yet found/killed on  
either that might mitigate this question.
I do keep all %temp%, temp, and tmp directories at 'empty' as best  
I can.  I do use eraser to clear unused space also.  Still, I find  
the OS (and my stupidity) is expanding.  I did expect this; just  
not this fast.

Thank you,
Duncan



--
Tallyho ! ]:8)
Taglines below !
--
My other computer is a Cadillac.

Re: [H] Thunderbird Problems (the Email not the car!)

[Scott Sipe]

Hi Rick,

I think you're right--I at least don't disagree with anything you  
said :) I'm glad my current ISP does not block port 25 anymore. My  
last two--Cox and SBC--did.


Maybe I am misunderstanding something, but I was just saying that if  
you're connected to the internet via Cox, you can send any and all  
mail through the Cox SMTP servers--cox, att, etc (hmm..I wonder if  
that messes with SPF though). You cannot send mail to any other smtp  
server via port 25. On the other hand, if you're connected to ATT (or  
SBC, etc), you have to specifically request they unblock port 25 if  
you want to send mail via a different server on port 25. Other ports  
(pair.com for instance allows port 2525 to their SMTP server), SSL etc  
should always work.


Scott


On Oct 29, 2008, at 9:37 AM, Rick Glazier wrote:


I admit I have not followed this thread,
but unless I'm missing something,
it seems to boil down to port 25 blocking. (IMHO)
I never have THAT problem and most of my e-mail is
sent to all different hosting services and THEIR personal servers
on higher port numbers. I send NO e-mail through my ISP
servers on their ports.
I doubt if I'm sending anything on port 25 anymore at all.

As an example, I use the free Gmail servers on a port in the 5XX
series. I do similar things many other places. The smarter ones
password protect their site configuration info to members only.

The best place to see public instructions on how to do this is
at Gmail, in the POP3/SMTP (ESMTP??) configuration section (free)...

This only works well (and continues to work with-out problems)
when the servers always authenticate sends so they are not accused
of being open relays.  Open replays are trouble, and WILL be banned
and black-listed eventually...

Hope this helps.  Rick Glazier

--
From: Scott Sipe [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Sorry if I wasn't clearer in my earlier email--
If you're connecting through cox, there is no reason to use a   
different SMTP server. Just send your mail (regardless of whether  
it's  @cox.net or @att.net or whatever) through the cox SMTP server.

Re: [H] Thunderbird Problems (the Email not the car!)

[Scott Sipe]

Sorry if I wasn't clearer in my earlier email--

If you're connecting through cox, there is no reason to use a  
different SMTP server. Just send your mail (regardless of whether it's  
@cox.net or @att.net or whatever) through the cox SMTP server.


http://support.cox.com/sdccommon/asp/contentredirect.asp?sprt_cid=777985a9-df9d-40bd-ab18-e6bb14c4329f

I used to be on cox (not terribly found of them as a company, but  
anyway...) and it worked for me.


Scott

On Oct 28, 2008, at 2:44 PM, Steve Tomporowski wrote:


I think I've got both problems sorted out now, not solved, have to
give one a shot.

ATT doesn't support secure authentication, which was what I was
turning on.  Really dumb for me on that one.  Then apparently there is
an ATT bug that keeps sending you emails despite the fact that you
are correctly set with SSL.

I'm trying to access the COX server from the ATT network.  Cox has
port 25 blocking, but I can't find an opt-out on their site.  I'll
have to give them a call (and not tell them I'm using TB as they'll
just jump ship on me immediately).

Steve

On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 6:03 AM, maccrawj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Problem 1:

That looks like a useless thread!

Any firewall needs to include entries for the IP/Subnet for the  
local

adapter/router and the IP of the Modem.

Sounds like the last guy is not using his modem in bridge mode,  
irregardless

his problem came down to his router settings not TB.

Scott Sipe wrote:


Problem 1:
http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=39t=866485p=4755585

Seems at least others have the same problem...

Re: [H] Provantage.com

[Scott Sipe]

I believe my workplace regularly orders printer toner from them--  
don't know of any complaints.


Scott

On Oct 27, 2008, at 3:13 PM, DHSinclair wrote:


Is Provantage.com a safe place to buy from?
They do have a db35.3 series hard drive I now need at a good price.
Best,
Duncan

Re: [H] FF bookmark file

[Scott Sipe]

In Firefox, go to the Bookmarks menu, aqnd go to Organize Bookmarks.

On this screen there should be a button that says Import and Backup  
-- there you go :)


If you want to much around in your profile directory it's found at:

C:\Documents and Settings\[your_username]\Application Data\Mozilla 
\Firefox\Profiles\[random junk].default\


I think you're right and Firefox stores the bookmarks in some internal  
database format (SQLite?) and that the bookmarks.html files in this  
directory are auto-generated every time you run firefox. I bet you  
could restore from them if you had to though.


Scott

On Oct 24, 2008, at 4:26 PM, DHSinclair wrote:

For the last few years I have been 'backing up' the favorites  
directory of my primary UID (the administrator logon does not surf  
much at all!) when using IE.  Now, I use FF.


I searched for some object named Bookmarks hoping to find another  
folder/directory of similar ilk.  Not found, but what I do see is a  
bunch of dot-JSON files. Looking further... :)

Is this some special way that FF stores the real bookmarks?
Thanks,
Duncan

Re: [H] Thunderbird Problems (the Email not the car!)

[Scott Sipe]

Problem 1: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=39t=866485p=4755585

Seems at least others have the same problem...

Problem 2:

Usually you will ONLY be able to use the SMTP servers of whatever ISP  
you are actually connected to. So if you're connected to Cox, you need  
to use the Cox SMTP server, even though you're sending ATT. You can  
have multiple SMTP servers set up in Thunderbird and pick which one to  
use on the fly.


Scott

On Oct 23, 2008, at 7:58 PM, Steve Tomporowski wrote:


I've tried looking up these two problems on the net and the answers
are all over the place, maybe someone here has some real experience.

Problem 1:  ATT

ATT keeps telling me to set SSL on for both incoming and outgoing
mail.  When I set it for incoming mail, I can't get any and the error
message is that the server does not support SSL.

Answer from ATT:  We don't support Thunderbird, but we can send you
over to Support Plus!

Temporary Solution:  Turn off SSL and I get email.  It's worked for
the past few months.

Problem 2:  Cox HSI

My house has both Cox (my wife) and ATT (me), when I try to use my
cox email address over the ATT DSL, I can receive mail, but not send
it.  Error is that the Server is not responding.

Answer from Cox:  We don't support Thunderbird.

Temporary Solution:  None, tried all sorts of options, nothing seems  
to work.


Any ideas?  Experience?

ThanksSteve

Re: [H] Nifty OS X trick

[Scott Sipe]

Another nice trick is to press Command+Shift+4

It changes your cursor into a little target, and let's you draw a box  
around whatever part of the screen you want to capture.


It also--I think since 10.5--shows the screen coordinates of your  
mouse location in pixels, so you can use it to measure distances if  
you need to.


Scott

On Oct 8, 2008, at 6:34 AM, Naushad, Zulfiqar wrote:


Yeah, I like this feature a lot.

Handy when you want to show screenshots to somebody.  No need for the
GRAB app anymore :)


Zulfiqar Naushad

Senior IT Consultant

SIEMENS Ltd
Energy Sector
Oil, Gas  IT Solutions
P.O. Box 719, Al-Khobar, 31952
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 (3) 865-9730 (*NEW)
Mobile: +966 (050) 587-0964
Fax: +966 (3) 887 0165


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Ruset
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 1:27 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Nifty OS X trick

That is pretty cool!

Naushad Zulfiqar wrote:

If you are using OS X, try this out.


Command - Shift - 3 (number 3 on keyboard)

Then look at your desktop.

Pretty sweet!!!

Re: [H] Remote access VNC suggestions

[Scott Sipe]

On Oct 7, 2008, at 1:12 PM, Thane Sherrington wrote:


Hi Soren,
	If Hamachi isn't secure, is there a similar service which you would  
recommend?


T


Having never used Hamachi, I've no idea if it is secure or not...

But I will mention OpenVPN -- http://openvpn.net/

I think it's pretty much the gold standard of open source VPN  
products. I've used an OpenVPN server running on OpenBSD, with Windows  
and Mac clients.


Scott

Re: [H] Remote access VNC suggestions

[Scott Sipe]

If it's XP, easy (and cheap!) answer is to use the builtin Remote  
Desktop--XP Pro supports 1 RDP client at a time. Clients available for  
Mac/PC/Linux. What I do is forward a random port on the outside (like  
38201) to port 3389 (Microsoft RDP protocol) on the computer on the  
inside. Then the remote user just enters in remote.address.com:38201  
into the RDP app to connect. Gives a little added security I hope.  
Remote Desktop is also nice because it allows mapping local/remote  
drives and printers, so you can print remotely from your local  
computer, or print locally from your remote computer, etc.


Your other option would be something like UltraVNC (http:// 
www.uvnc.com/) ... I personally prefer RDP, and just use UltraVNC to  
manage my Win2k boxes.


Scott

On Oct 2, 2008, at 2:00 PM, Joe User wrote:


Hello,

I have a client that has a multi million dollar company but they don't
spend a lot on the IT side. They are now going to a vacation home
within the states pretty regular and want remote access to the desktop
in the office. I have an appliance in place that I will set up to
allow access within and will use VNC. There will be sensitive data
accessed and I am looking for suggestions on which VNC would be the
best way to go to keep things secure but without being a PITA.

High speed both directions and XP Pro on both systems.

--
Regards,
joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...

...now these points of data make a beautiful line...

Re: [H] Remote access VNC suggestions

[Scott Sipe]

Couldn't tell if message went through, apology if this is a dup.

If it's XP, easy (and cheap!) answer is to use the builtin Remote  
Desktop--XP Pro supports 1 RDP client at a time. Clients available for  
Mac/PC/Linux. What I do is forward a random port on the outside (like  
38201) to port 3389 (Microsoft RDP protocol) on the computer on the  
inside. Then the remote user just enters in remote.address.com:38201  
into the RDP app to connect. Gives a little added security I hope.  
Remote Desktop is also nice because it allows mapping local/remote  
drives and printers, so you can print remotely from your local  
computer, or print locally from your remote computer, etc.


Your other option would be something like UltraVNC (http:// 
www.uvnc.com/) ... I personally prefer RDP, and just use UltraVNC to  
manage my Win2k boxes.


Scott

On Oct 2, 2008, at 2:00 PM, Joe User wrote:


Hello,

I have a client that has a multi million dollar company but they don't
spend a lot on the IT side. They are now going to a vacation home
within the states pretty regular and want remote access to the desktop
in the office. I have an appliance in place that I will set up to
allow access within and will use VNC. There will be sensitive data
accessed and I am looking for suggestions on which VNC would be the
best way to go to keep things secure but without being a PITA.

High speed both directions and XP Pro on both systems.

--
Regards,
joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...

...now these points of data make a beautiful line...