Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal

2010-03-08 Thread Jeff Miles
That's not a fair statement when it comes to the average parent. I know people who are of parenting age that still have to be taught how to use email. I can't text on a cell phone to save my life. To you and me certain things might be common sense, but the the average

Re: [CGUYS] What's the name of that Firefox Ad-on?

2010-03-08 Thread Jeff Miles
? I haven't been following that closely, but even I think you missed the point. Jeff Miles jmile...@charter.net Join my Mafia http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/status_invite.php?from=550968726 On Mar 4, 2010, at 9:24 AM, Tony B wrote: Of course, if they lie about one thing

Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal

2010-03-08 Thread Jeff Miles
Not a lawyer, but this would be true unless they were working on direction of the school district, or it could be argued, as an agent of the school district, believing they were following school district policy. I don't know enough about the situation, but was more then one

Re: [CGUYS] Evil people [Was: Re: [CGUYS] FCC head calls for broadband availability]

2010-03-08 Thread Jeff Miles
While I agree with you on most things I've seen you write, here I think you're semi-deluded. Some very young politicians might go in with altruistic thoughts and ideals, I believe many stay for the benefits and the power and prestige. Somethings hard to give up once you've got them.

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread tjpa
On Mar 7, 2010, at 11:01 PM, Eric S. Sande wrote: Yes but it still sucks, Just like the iPod and iPhone did. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map,

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread mike
Well it's possible this could be less of a hit...it is just a big ipod touch, they didn't add anything to it. This is sort of a no brainer product, I'm more intersted what Apple will do with the iPhone for it's next release, I think it's time they do something since it's remained unchanged since

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread tjpa
On Mar 8, 2010, at 12:36 PM, tjpa wrote: Just like the iPod and iPhone did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDu9qfKpz44feature=youtu.be * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** **

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread mike
Cool..big ipod touch... On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 10:59 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Mar 8, 2010, at 12:36 PM, tjpa wrote: Just like the iPod and iPhone did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDu9qfKpz44feature=youtu.be

Re: [CGUYS] CNET News.com: Final Cut Pro the Apple of Oscar's eye - CNET News

2010-03-08 Thread Michael Moser
Final Cut is scalable and has been used in feature films in addition to small scale docs and ads. Michael Moser From: Rev. Stewart Marshall revsamarsh...@earthlink.net Date: March 8, 2010 12:02:28 AM EST Subject: Re: CNET News.com: Final Cut Pro the Apple of Oscar's eye - CNET News

Re: [CGUYS] CNET News.com: Final Cut Pro the Apple of Oscar's eye - CNET News

2010-03-08 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Yes I have seen the tag lines in a number of movies. However they have not made the inroads with those as they have with the small scale movie developer. Stewart At 12:31 PM 3/8/2010, you wrote: Final Cut is scalable and has been used in feature films in addition to small scale docs and

Re: [CGUYS] CNET News.com: Final Cut Pro the Apple of Oscar's eye - CNET News

2010-03-08 Thread mike
This reminds me of the stories surrounding Red cameras, making products that are better and substantially cheaper and pissing off the companies that have been doing the products for years making buckets of cash and not innovating much. On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall

Re: [CGUYS] CNET News.com: Final Cut Pro the Apple of Oscar's eye - CNET News

2010-03-08 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Well they seem to have a winner here with FCP. It will not revolutionize the industry, but it sure is making a dent. Enabling budding producers to make movies that will get noticed. Stewart At 01:02 PM 3/8/2010, you wrote: This reminds me of the stories surrounding Red cameras, making

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread tjpa
On Mar 8, 2010, at 12:57 PM, mike wrote: I think it's time they do something since it's remained unchanged since it came out and they have MS and Android both releasing strong products. M$ product is an animation, you can't drive nails with it. Can I pay for it with virtual money?

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread mike
No idea what you are talking about. On Mar 8, 2010 1:18 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Mar 8, 2010, at 12:57 PM, mike wrote: I think it's time they do something since it's remained... M$ product is an animation, you can't drive nails with it. Can I pay for it with virtual money?

[CGUYS] Should I Keep My DSL Modem?

2010-03-08 Thread tjpa
I'm moving my office. Do I take the DSL modem with me or get a new one at the new location? The one I got was free but is now close to 10 years old. Would it be worth it to pay for a new one or are the current models no different?

Re: [CGUYS] Should I Keep My DSL Modem?

2010-03-08 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
They tweak them here and there, but every time I have signed up to try the local DSL service they send a new modem, even though I tell them I have one already. All westell's just newer models. I think the interface gets better with newer models. Stewart At 02:35 PM 3/8/2010, you wrote:

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Windows 7 for Mobile for phones is not a released product yet. Until it is released and until someone can actually put it through it paces it is not reality. Sort of like the Ipad right now. Stewart At 02:20 PM 3/8/2010, you wrote: No idea what you are talking about. On Mar 8, 2010 1:18

Re: [CGUYS] Should I Keep My DSL Modem?

2010-03-08 Thread mike
If it's working, don't fix it. As far as the interface goes, I use mine as just a gateway, have a real router with DDWRT on it...the standard dsl modems I've seen offer no real options if you want to get dirty with port forwarding etc. On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall

Re: [CGUYS] Should I Keep My DSL Modem?

2010-03-08 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
I agree. Stewart At 03:33 PM 3/8/2010, you wrote: If it's working, don't fix it. As far as the interface goes, I use mine as just a gateway, have a real router with DDWRT on it...the standard dsl modems I've seen offer no real options if you want to get dirty with port forwarding etc. On

[CGUYS] Too many patches

2010-03-08 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
Typical Windows user patches every 5 days 75 Microsoft, third-party patch events each year are a burden most users can't bear, says Secunia The typical home user running Windows faces the unreasonable task of patching software an average of every five days, a security and vulnerability

Re: [CGUYS] Evil people [Was: Re: [CGUYS] FCC head calls for broadband availability]

2010-03-08 Thread rleesimon
But, oh, so easy to lose in the snap of a finger ...viz ...spitzer/Paterson in ny and so many who we remember well back to tricky dick!! -Original Message- From: Jeff Miles [mailto:jmile...@charter.net] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:57 AM Subject: Re: Evil people [Was: Re: [CGUYS] FCC

Re: [CGUYS] Too many patches

2010-03-08 Thread tjpa
On Mar 8, 2010, at 5:40 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: 75 Microsoft, third-party patch events each year are a burden most users can't bear, says Secunia Especially when they can never be sure that the proffered update is from a legitimate source or, even when it is, that it won't cause a

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread tjpa
On Mar 8, 2010, at 4:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Sort of like the Ipad right now. No, the iPad exists. You can drive nails with it. It is not yet available for retail sale, but that is not the same as being fictitious.

Re: [CGUYS] Too many patches

2010-03-08 Thread Tony B
I don't disagree. But most software patches really aren't *absolutely* needed by everyone, so while trying to sell their new product this guy isn't really saying anything new. e.g. I noticed notepad++ updating earlier today. I'm not sure exactly what it updated, as it required virtually no

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Until it hits retail shelves it does not exist. We have only seen Jobs handle it and some after time playing. Same with Windows 7 phone. On April 3 we will see the whole story when it hits the shelves. Stewart At 05:51 PM 3/8/2010, you wrote: On Mar 8, 2010, at 4:18 PM, Rev. Stewart

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread mike
So what is fictitious that you are talking about? On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 4:51 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Mar 8, 2010, at 4:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Sort of like the Ipad right now. No, the iPad exists. You can drive nails with it. It is not yet available for retail sale,

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Hardware is different than software. until a piece of hardware hits the retail shelves it is not real, as it can be tweaked played with etc. Software is similar but usually they soak the ground with betas etc. MS is working with phone manufacturers to make sure they meet certain hardware

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread mike
The new windows phone has been seen, touched and played with much like the ipad was at the announcement. MS just doesn't have the press drugged up on Apple juice. On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 7:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall revsamarsh...@earthlink.net wrote: Hardware is different than software.

Re: [CGUYS] A Multigenerational Look at the iPad

2010-03-08 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
At this point they are prototype phones. No real shelf models. I saw the hardware requirements and it should be powerful platform. I am intrigued, a neat interface, but until it is reality it is not a real product. Stewart At 08:41 PM 3/8/2010, you wrote: The new windows phone has been

Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal

2010-03-08 Thread Art Clemons
On 03/08/2010 01:06 AM, John Duncan Yoyo wrote: The question is though is did the kid get in trouble initially for taking the computer home without insurance? We know he was tagged for the eating of illicit candies. Actually I remind everyone that he and his parents claim that he was

Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal

2010-03-08 Thread Art Clemons
On 03/08/2010 01:28 AM, mike wrote: *The district says it turned on the camera in Robbins' computer because, since he had not paid a $55 insurance fee, he should not have been taking it home. It's not likely the administrator had the recovery software activated just because he wasn't supposed

Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal

2010-03-08 Thread mike
No, that's not right, the administrator said explicit the software was used narrowly only to recover stolen/missing property. His words. On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 10:18 PM, Art Clemons artclem...@aol.com wrote: On 03/08/2010 01:28 AM, mike wrote: *The district says it turned on the camera in