Re: [CGUYS] X-Windows on Vista
On Thu, 16 Oct 2008, Andy Gallant wrote: I want to run X-Windows on my Vista Home Prem laptop. I've been trying to make Cygwin work, but it was a struggle even to get it installed. I have access to a Unix expert but he has never run Cygwin on Vista. Google (is my friend (tm)) helped locate hints to help get the Cygwin package to install without apparent errors, but we can't get Cygwin's X-Windows to work - there are a number of errors. Has anybody succeeded with getting Cygwin's X-Windows to run on Vista? Is there a reasonable alternative, preferably both stable and free (Xming?)? Can anyone help with these questions? Thanks in advance. I've used X-ming myself on XP, and found it very good. Two links I've found for it are: http://sourceforge.net/projects/xming http://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/ I have used Cygwin, but not their X-server (a plain cross-compiled XFree86, I think). Have you used cross-machine X windows before? Do you know how to set up your DISPLAY environment variable. There are 2 general ways you can run X windows... plain unencrypted, and tunneled via ssh. For the first way, just log in to the remote machine (where the programs will reside whose displays you want on your Vista machine). If your Vista machine has an IP address of 1.2.3.4, then in your shell on the remote machine (probably either telnet or an ssh client like Putty) set an environment variable DISPLAY to 1.2.3.4:0. Either of setenv DISPLAY 1.2.3.4:0(csh) DISPLAY=1.2.3.4:0 ; export DISPLAY (sh or bash) You probably will also need to open the X ports in your firewall control panel on the Vista machine (TCP ports 6000, 6001, etc.). To tunnel via ssh, tell your SSH to forward X or forward X ports (there's a checkbox in the Putty options if that's what you're using). Then, when you login with that SSH client, it should automatically set the DISPLAY variable to something like localhost:10 or similar. You won't need to open any ports in your Vista firewall. Let me know if you have more questions. -- Vicky Staubly http://www.steeds.com/vicky/[EMAIL PROTECTED] * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] LCD monitor problems
I suspect the graphics card (or video component of the main logic board), John. Have you tried connecting one of these monitors to another computer? Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- We had an LCD monitor just turn off and not go on again about a month ago. Looks like it is cheaper to replace than repair. We just got a new one, different manufacturer, and within three days, the same thing happened. I Googled around, but didn't see anything specific. Both were plugged into the surge protection part of a UPS. Could it be the computer connection? Some power problem getting through the UPS? Any ideas welcome. Thanks. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] LCD monitor problems
On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 6:21 AM, Snyder, Mark (IT CIV) [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I suspect the graphics card (or video component of the main logic board), John. Have you tried connecting one of these monitors to I would, except I can't turn them on any more. Not even the light that shows it is plugged in goes on any more. John DeCarlo, My Views Are My Own * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Risk Aversion [was: Ars- Future of Driving]
Computer-driven cars are a good idea for city/suburban commuting. However, they, along with many other fear-related additional expenditures, are an expensive replacement to personal responsibility [and good defensive driving--and a black belt in Aikido, well, actually, a brown belt]. Why do you assume that computer control means a reduction of your freedom? Do you feel that way when using a word processor? Well, I guess if you use MS Word you might feel that way, but assuming that you have alternatives to MS why can't you imagine that computers will not expand your freedom? Think of all the sights you could enjoy if you were not forced to concentrate on just looking at the road. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] MS-tastic
Interesting statistic floated by MS to flog Silverlight. While Adobe claims that the Flash Player is installed on 98% of computers, MS claims that 25 percent of computer users have access to a computer with Silverlight installed. What does that mean? Does living within 500 yards of a computer with Silverlight installed qualify as having access? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] LCD monitor problems
I would, except I can't turn them on any more. Not even the light that shows it is plugged in goes on any more. Was there come larger conflagration at your house that you neglected to tell us about? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MS-tastic
So, if I lived near a large office building with many computers inside, I'd have tons of access! Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Interesting statistic floated by MS to flog Silverlight. While Adobe claims that the Flash Player is installed on 98% of computers, MS claims that 25 percent of computer users have access to a computer with Silverlight installed. What does that mean? Does living within 500 yards of a computer with Silverlight installed qualify as having access? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] recover deleted photos from mac
I had forgotten (if I ever knew) that Safari could do that. Alternatively, in the finder you can use the menu item Go Go to folder ... (or type the menu shortcut command-shift-G) and type /private in the window that appears to go to the private folder. As for the original iPhoto problem, if it is version 6 or earlier, then I'm pretty sure that the deleted files are deleted via the Finder and can only be recovered by a file recovery utility once you've emptied the trash, if they haven't already been overwritten by disk activity. If you've installed version 7 of iPhoto that comes with iLife 08, then there is still hope. In iPhoto, look in the trash on the sidebar and see if the photos are still there. As a last resort, in the finder go to your iPhoto Library package (typically in the Pictures folder in your home folder), open it by right- or control-clicking on it and selecting Show Package Contents from the menu, and then root around in the Originals folder to see if your pictures are still there. There was a recent thread about why iPhoto made it so hard to do things with its photos in the Finder. This problem is one of the reasons why. It is very easy to get rid of files forever in the finder. In iPhoto, not as much. I accidently deleted photos from mac mini (Tiger). Are these photos recoverable? Thanks for any help on this. I did something like that this week too. I deleted some songs from iTunes, instead of just deleting a playlist, then emptied the trash. I also wanted to save a flash file that was streaming from a friend's web page. Although I usually use OnyX or command-line to make invisible files visible, I used Safari to find them because it's faster. Open Safari. To get into the invisible trash files, type: file:/// trash -- I found 3 items that don't show up when I open the Trash window. If photos aren't there, then look in the invisible tmp files. Go back to Safari, type file:///private. Look in any folder labeled tmp, like file:///private/var/tmp/ and file:///private/tmp. When you find your photos, look at file:///usr/share/emacs/21.2/etc/COOKIES or file:///usr/share/emacs/21.2/etc/JOKES, and enjoy yourself. Still not there? Might need recovery software. DID YOU BACK UP YOU PHOTOS??? Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MS-tastic
Interesting statistic floated by MS to flog Silverlight. While Adobe claims that the Flash Player is installed on 98% of computers, MS claims that 25 percent of computer users have access to a computer with Silverlight installed. What does that mean? Does living within 500 yards of a computer with Silverlight installed qualify as having access? Nah... It means a computer-controlled car will take you there whether you want to go there or not. And in the process will tell you how you can be a better citizen and why it's patriotic to pay your taxes. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] LCD monitor problems
On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 12:48 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would, except I can't turn them on any more. Not even the light that shows it is plugged in goes on any more. Was there come larger conflagration at your house that you neglected to tell us about? Good question. But the answer is No. -- John DeCarlo, My Views Are My Own * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] X-Windows on Vista
Vicky, many thanks for information. In short, things I need to do can now be made to work. Some details: 1. I installed Xming and worked with the Unix guru (who is also the sysadmin and a developer for the project). 2. We used Logmein (free version) so he could fly my Vista laptop remotely. Logmein worked well - it was an effective tool. 3. Working on both the PC and the remote systems, we (mainly he) got things working well enough to show feasibility, including some of the things you mentioned related to X-Windows and ssh (which fortunately was part of my Cwrsync installation). After that, there were other issues, but they got resolved, or at least worked around. 4. Along the way, I saw some of the same errors as before. So, we assume Cygwin can be made to work (if one survives installing it on Vista). That's for next week, maybe, after we redo things more systematically and document what works. Thanks again for your help - much appreciated. -Andy Vicky Staubly wrote: On Thu, 16 Oct 2008, Andy Gallant wrote: I want to run X-Windows on my Vista Home Prem laptop. I've been trying to make Cygwin work, but it was a struggle even to get it installed. I have access to a Unix expert but he has never run Cygwin on Vista. Google (is my friend (tm)) helped locate hints to help get the Cygwin package to install without apparent errors, but we can't get Cygwin's X-Windows to work - there are a number of errors. Has anybody succeeded with getting Cygwin's X-Windows to run on Vista? Is there a reasonable alternative, preferably both stable and free (Xming?)? Can anyone help with these questions? Thanks in advance. I've used X-ming myself on XP, and found it very good. Two links I've found for it are: http://sourceforge.net/projects/xming http://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/ I have used Cygwin, but not their X-server (a plain cross-compiled XFree86, I think). Have you used cross-machine X windows before? Do you know how to set up your DISPLAY environment variable. There are 2 general ways you can run X windows... plain unencrypted, and tunneled via ssh. For the first way, just log in to the remote machine (where the programs will reside whose displays you want on your Vista machine). If your Vista machine has an IP address of 1.2.3.4, then in your shell on the remote machine (probably either telnet or an ssh client like Putty) set an environment variable DISPLAY to 1.2.3.4:0. Either of setenv DISPLAY 1.2.3.4:0(csh) DISPLAY=1.2.3.4:0 ; export DISPLAY(sh or bash) You probably will also need to open the X ports in your firewall control panel on the Vista machine (TCP ports 6000, 6001, etc.). To tunnel via ssh, tell your SSH to forward X or forward X ports (there's a checkbox in the Putty options if that's what you're using). Then, when you login with that SSH client, it should automatically set the DISPLAY variable to something like localhost:10 or similar. You won't need to open any ports in your Vista firewall. Let me know if you have more questions. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Academic Software
journeyed.com From: Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 5:59 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Academic Software My son goes to a local state university that recently farmed out their book store to Barnes and Noble. One of the drawbacks of this is that they do not carry any academic software. Does anyone know of a good site for academic/packaged priced software? He needs a couple of programs for his studies. Stewart Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Windows Media Player question
A friend of mine, who is blind, would like to slow down the speed of his MP3s (mostly audio books). Is there a way to do this with Windows Media Player? If not do you have any other ideas? He is running Windows XP. Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player question
you would need some program to fit in spaces, otherwise the frequency of the audio drops. sort of like an old vinyl starting up. mooo..up. they make one that speeds up speech by cutting out pieces of the advertisement. At 07:05 PM 10/17/2008, you wrote: A friend of mine, who is blind, would like to slow down the speed of his MP3s (mostly audio books). Is there a way to do this with Windows Media Player? If not do you have any other ideas? He is running Windows XP. Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Ars- Future of Driving
On Oct 16, 2008, at 9:34 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Perhaps the first ones to be put under computer control should be your monkeys? Before using such systems in congested city/suburban areas I would think it better to give them a try in less traveled areas. The system will be almost exclusively aimed at reducing congestion and making commutes faster and less of a hassle. Areas that do not suffers from these issues will not part of the program, of that I can pretty much asure you. The BIG money is in the urban areas, so that is where the 'grease' will be applied. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] LCD monitor problems
i had a big problem with the voltage in my house(lost the neutral). the constant voltage box did not work correctly. did not beep very often. house voltage was at 175-200V. got a plug in volt meter from radio shack little thing that centered at 120, and went from 90 to about 150. almost bent the needle. power company dug up entire front yard, replaced power into house, replaced all killed appliances. Good question. But the answer is No. -- John DeCarlo, My Views Are My Own * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Risk Aversion [was: Ars- Future of Driving]
On Oct 17, 2008, at 12:31 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Why do you assume that computer control means a reduction of your freedom? Do you feel that way when using a word processor? Well, I guess if you use MS Word you might feel that way, but assuming that you have alternatives to MS why can't you imagine that computers will not expand your freedom? Think of all the sights you could enjoy if you were not forced to concentrate on just looking at the road. What if the computer suddenly ceases to function either in the car or within the system? And don't tell me that cannot happen. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FIOS-tastic
On Oct 17, 2008, at 12:44 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: The distribution point for the neighborhood was a green box out in a wooded area adjoining the property where the installation took place. The FIOS installer ran the cable through the woods and over the lawn, leaving the cable on top of the ground. After complaints the Vz folks came back out and buried the cable under the lawn, but in the woods the cable is still out in the open. This is not an unusual situation at all. More often than not, these cables, FIOS or otherwise get buried, but to have them remain in the open on the ground happens all too often. My brother's cable system cable, not FIOS, has been laying in his yard for over six years. Ditto some of his neighbors. Some folks eventually buried their own, but for others, they are now virtually one with the roots systems of the grass. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player question
Consumer based audio players do not do what you are looking for. Not sure about e reader software. Specialized audio transcription software are made to do that. Not sure if it supports your file type but you can google around to find out. db gerald wrote: you would need some program to fit in spaces, otherwise the frequency of the audio drops. sort of like an old vinyl starting up. mooo..up. they make one that speeds up speech by cutting out pieces of the advertisement. At 07:05 PM 10/17/2008, you wrote: A friend of mine, who is blind, would like to slow down the speed of his MP3s (mostly audio books). Is there a way to do this with Windows Media Player? If not do you have any other ideas? He is running Windows XP. Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player question
On Oct 17, 2008, at 7:05 PM, Stephen Brownfield wrote: A friend of mine, who is blind, would like to slow down the speed of his MP3s (mostly audio books). Is there a way to do this with Windows Media Player? If not do you have any other ideas? He is running Windows XP. Thanks The pitch of the audio will likely also have to be controlled so that it does not become difficult to understand as the speed is slowed down. I know of a Mac application that handles both the playback speed as well as the pitch, but I know nothing of such for Windows. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Risk Aversion [was: Ars- Future of Driving]
What if your brakes go out? What if your steering locks up... Mike On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 4:34 PM, Steve Rigby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 17, 2008, at 12:31 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Why do you assume that computer control means a reduction of your freedom? Do you feel that way when using a word processor? Well, I guess if you use MS Word you might feel that way, but assuming that you have alternatives to MS why can't you imagine that computers will not expand your freedom? Think of all the sights you could enjoy if you were not forced to concentrate on just looking at the road. What if the computer suddenly ceases to function either in the car or within the system? And don't tell me that cannot happen. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Risk Aversion [was: Ars- Future of Driving]
What if your brakes go out? What if your steering locks up... What would the average driver do in such a situation? The computer would probably make the better decision. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player question
Steve, What is the Mac program? Thanks Steve B Steve Rigby wrote: On Oct 17, 2008, at 7:05 PM, Stephen Brownfield wrote: A friend of mine, who is blind, would like to slow down the speed of his MP3s (mostly audio books). Is there a way to do this with Windows Media Player? If not do you have any other ideas? He is running Windows XP. Thanks The pitch of the audio will likely also have to be controlled so that it does not become difficult to understand as the speed is slowed down. I know of a Mac application that handles both the playback speed as well as the pitch, but I know nothing of such for Windows. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Risk Aversion [was: Ars- Future of Driving]
What if the computer suddenly ceases to function either in the car or within the system? And don't tell me that cannot happen. The car stops. The AAA autonomous vehicle comes to get you. So? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Ars- Future of Driving
The system will be almost exclusively aimed at reducing congestion and making commutes faster and less of a hassle. Areas that do not suffers from these issues will not part of the program, of that I can pretty much asure you. The BIG money is in the urban areas, so that is where the 'grease' will be applied. I think long distance driving in the wide open spaces will come first. The stress on the driver is greater in this situation and the requirement on the computer is lower. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Academic Software
Does anyone know of a good site for academic/packaged priced software? provantage.com academicsuperstore.com I would find the product code and search on Google shopping. Lots of academic sellers are listed there. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FIOS-tastic
At 12:44 PM 10/17/2008, you wrote: I was talking about FIOS with someone in Reston and was told an interesting story... The distribution point for the neighborhood was a green box out in a wooded area adjoining the property where the installation took place. The FIOS installer ran the cable through the woods and over the lawn, leaving the cable on top of the ground. After complaints the Vz folks came back out and buried the cable under the lawn, but in the woods the cable is still out in the open. Customer wants to know how long they can expect their FIOS service to stay up. my fios lasted 3 months. not a cable problem. was back up in 3 days. i would think the only difference between buried and surface is the possibility of mechanical damage for the surface run.(passing motocross, deer stomps the cable). we have underground streams, so up or down does not make a difference. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player question
Thanks. That is what I needed to know. Tom Piwowar wrote: The pitch of the audio will likely also have to be controlled so that it does not become difficult to understand as the speed is slowed down. I know of a Mac application that handles both the playback speed as well as the pitch, but I know nothing of such for Windows. Audacity will do this. Is cross platform. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Risk Aversion [was: Ars- Future of Driving]
What if your brakes go out? Downshift... Try the parking brake and see if that works. Generally speaking, it'd be a pretty significant failure to have the entire braking system go out. Braking systems on modern cars (anything from the mid-60s from what I recall) have a dual circuit - one half controls the left front and right rear brake and the other, the right front/left rear. What is more likely to happen is to lose one side which would just require more pedal effort. If the master brake cylinder goes bad, then pumping the brake pedal will build pressure back into the lines. What if your steering locks up... Once again, this would be along the lines of catastrophic failure - like, wow man... I just ran my car over that sidewalk and now I can't steer my car. If the steering locks up, flip the hazards on and bring the car to a controlled stop and then if it's safe to get out of the car without getting hit and there's someplace nearby that's safe to go, get out and move behind the car to that safe place. What if someone throws paint at your windshield? What if you hit a patch of black ice? What if??? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Risk Aversion [was: Ars- Future of Driving]
What if your brakes go out? What if your steering locks up... What would the average driver do in such a situation? The computer would probably make the better decision. Possibly. That would depend on what the computer was programmed to do. Slam on the brakes? Ohthe brakes are out... downshift... OR! If you haven't been patriotic and paid your taxes, the computer could have a failsafe system that would floor the accelerator and slam you into the nearest tree or freeway abutment. Just think of the possibilities! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Ars- Future of Driving
The system will be almost exclusively aimed at reducing congestion and making commutes faster and less of a hassle. Areas that do not suffers from these issues will not part of the program, of that I can pretty much asure you. The BIG money is in the urban areas, so that is where the 'grease' will be applied. I think long distance driving in the wide open spaces will come first. The stress on the driver is greater in this situation and the requirement on the computer is lower. Long distance driving stressful??? You've got to come out to California (well, maybe not the LA area). * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Risk Aversion [was: Ars- Future of Driving]
Why do you assume that computer control means a reduction of your freedom? Do you feel that way when using a word processor? Well, I guess if you use MS Word you might feel that way, but assuming that you have alternatives to MS why can't you imagine that computers will not expand your freedom? Think of all the sights you could enjoy if you were not forced to concentrate on just looking at the road. What if the computer suddenly ceases to function either in the car or within the system? And don't tell me that cannot happen. Steve I've worked with robots. I've worked with computers for years. I have never trusted either not to crash/fail/break when I need them the most. I don't want to deal with an erratic computer that has acceleration errors on a highway. I don't want to rely on a small transport vehicle with computer control that's going to break at 60mph. It was bad enough when the gear shift on my bicycle broke at 40mph. Maybe in my next life it might be ready, but probably not for another 30 years, especially considering the lack of funding for this kind of research. Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] FIOS-tastic
Verizon dug a ditch for our cable, then left and never returned to fill it in. When we had Comcast, they put their cable in the trench, and didn't cover it over, either. My cats helped. I filled it with stinky kitty litter. This is not an unusual situation at all. More often than not, these cables, FIOS or otherwise get buried, but to have them remain in the open on the ground happens all too often. My brother's cable system cable, not FIOS, has been laying in his yard for over six years. Ditto some of his neighbors. Some folks eventually buried their own, but for others, they are now virtually one with the roots systems of the grass. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player question
Well, pretty much *any* audio editing app will do it. But that wasn't the question. I mean, you can't load an entire multipart audiobook into Audacity and listen to it. Not easily, anyway. On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 8:55 PM, Stephen Brownfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. That is what I needed to know. Tom Piwowar wrote: The pitch of the audio will likely also have to be controlled so that it does not become difficult to understand as the speed is slowed down. I know of a Mac application that handles both the playback speed as well as the pitch, but I know nothing of such for Windows. Audacity will do this. Is cross platform. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 17 Oct 2008 - Special issue (#2008-691)
On Oct 17, 2008, at 8:38 PM, COMPUTERGUYS-L automatic digest system wrote: Date:Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:05:11 -0400 From:Stephen Brownfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Windows Media Player question A friend of mine, who is blind, would like to slow down the speed of his MP3s (mostly audio books). Is there a way to do this with Windows Media Player? If not do you have any other ideas? He is running Windows XP. Thanks Steve How about using an iPod? My older iPod Nano allows slow, normal, and faster settings for audiobooks. I just tried it and the pitch changed, but it wasn't too bad. And the new Nano can be set to read the menu. Very cool for blind users. David Newhall Falls Church, VA * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
