Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
The only problem with Apples model is that it takes all choice away from the consumer and gives Apple the ability to tell you what is safe and secure according to the,. In re listening to the broadcast this morning I remember one quote. It is interesting to note that Apple has changed its name to Apple Inc. and dropped computer. Stewart At 01:40 PM 2/4/2010, you wrote: If you don't want safe and secure you can go buy an Android phone. That is how you choose. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Digital humanity (was: apple-stanza-usb)
At 11:05 AM -0500 2/4/10, Constance Warner wrote: [snippage] P.S.: And if you want to continue to use GPS, you might drop a note to your Congressperson about funding for NASA. GPS depends on a set of aging satellites and, AFAIK, there are no replacements in the pipeline. The GPS system is owned and operated by the U.S. Air Force. NASA has nothing to do with GPS, other than being a possible customer/user. -- Roger Lovettsville, VA * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
They have been noting that for years. On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 1:04 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall revsamarsh...@earthlink.net wrote: It is interesting to note that Apple has changed its name to Apple Inc. and dropped computer. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Digital humanity (was: apple-stanza-usb)
Then write your congressperson about the GPS system in general. And NASA is the main agency in the satellite business (cf. the weather satellites we all depend on) and could well launch the replacements for GPS, if any. On Feb 5, 2010, at 6:38 AM, Roger D. Parish wrote: At 11:05 AM -0500 2/4/10, Constance Warner wrote: [snippage] P.S.: And if you want to continue to use GPS, you might drop a note to your Congressperson about funding for NASA. GPS depends on a set of aging satellites and, AFAIK, there are no replacements in the pipeline. The GPS system is owned and operated by the U.S. Air Force. NASA has nothing to do with GPS, other than being a possible customer/user. -- Roger Lovettsville, VA ** *** ** 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] Laptop flicker and dying battery
Hi, My son's almost 3 year old Latitude has developed a flicker which makes it only marginally usable. In case this was due to a software problem (although most likely not, as I believe I can see this in the BIOS setup screen), I offered to reinstall the OS. When I booted the computer, I saw a message saying Your battery is able to charge normally, however it is reaching the end of its usable life. Could a dying battery possibly cause the screen to flicker? --John Emmerling * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
Brilliant post, Betty. I wonder how many millions sit on the sideline, awaiting an iPhone for the rest of us. I have no quarrel with Apple preserving its control over apps, fine. It will be interesting to see, once the contract with ATT is ended, whether Apple will make its device more universal, allowing exchangeable sim cards. Do that, and the iPhone becomes a monster, rivaling Nokia in its best years. Perhaps the iPad might follow suit, rendering the comparative discussion with other similar platforms moot. But, hey, I'm not holding my breath. Wireless appears to be the new received wisdom. --- On Thu, 2/4/10, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: From: b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es Subject: Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 1:34 PM The iPhone was a step backwards, missing essential features. While the OS is very user-friendly, its ties to one network are troublesome. I understand that when you unlock a US version iPhone, some important features break, even with ATT. It has limited storage, while other companies realize that limiting storage by the size of a card instead of installed memory is better than wasting a lot of time storing data online where it may not be available at all times, especially when you need it. The iPad is another step backwards because it isn't compatible with other US GSM networks. Apple is making their portable devices more closed than their computers by limiting the applications that can be used on them. Of course, there are over 100,000 iPhone apps, does Apple have to approve each one? Why not simply say 'application source untrusted' instead and let users choose. Do the MacBook Pro notebooks still have USB and FireWire? Lack of FireWire has driven people from MacBooks to the Pro notebooks. Wired transfer is often more reliable than wireless. What's wrong with wires? Is it an aesthetic thing instead of anything to do with operability? Steve Jobs is all about aesthetics over utility--both together will be better. If you have to go to a computer with iTunes to change the data on an iPad, what difference does it make if it's with or without wires? Yes, you can download apps, or upload data [I assume], but ultimately a computer is involved. Is increased use of wireless safe to our health? or our wallets? * ** 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] apple-stanza-usb
There has been much talk about the Iphone coming onto the Verizon network, but with the introduction of the Ipad and it's being tied into the ATT network it looks like a dead issue. I don't want to get into an argument over Verizon/ATT but opening it up to more networks seems to be the key. I will be honest, if it came to the Verizon network in the next 6 months I might jump on it. But I need Verizon where I live to get good coverage. ATT does not cut it. (That is not from me but from ATT customers, and Altell soon to be ATT customers) Especially if they sold it at the $99.00 mark, I am due for a new phone in the next month! Stewart At 09:40 AM 2/5/2010, you wrote: Brilliant post, Betty. I wonder how many millions sit on the sideline, awaiting an iPhone for the rest of us. I have no quarrel with Apple preserving its control over apps, fine. It will be interesting to see, once the contract with ATT is ended, whether Apple will make its device more universal, allowing exchangeable sim cards. Do that, and the iPhone becomes a monster, rivaling Nokia in its best years. Perhaps the iPad might follow suit, rendering the comparative discussion with other similar platforms moot. But, hey, I'm not holding my breath. Wireless appears to be the new received wisdom. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
I read that Apple had talks with ATT and with Verizon, but ATT out bid Verizon. I think Apple agrees with your premise; exclusive provider can't get them the market share they want. So I think it is a matter of when, not if. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- There has been much talk about the Iphone coming onto the Verizon network, but with the introduction of the Ipad and it's being tied into the ATT network it looks like a dead issue. I don't want to get into an argument over Verizon/ATT but opening it up to more networks seems to be the key. I will be honest, if it came to the Verizon network in the next 6 months I might jump on it. But I need Verizon where I live to get good coverage. ATT does not cut it. (That is not from me but from ATT customers, and Altell soon to be ATT customers) Especially if they sold it at the $99.00 mark, I am due for a new phone in the next month! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] A visit from NSA
On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 9:54 PM, chad evans wyatt cewyattph...@yahoo.comwrote: Anyone know about this? New, or simply more transparency? -- WARNING: Due to a Presidential Executive Order, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant or notice. This is years and years old. Telephone companies as ISPs providing everything that went across their networks to the Feds. Terabytes a day. -- 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] apple-stanza-usb
I got a netbook last fall, and carry it with me when I have to take my wife to the doctor etc. I usually have no connectivity anywhere as I do not carry a separate data plan for wireless. There is no such thing as a public wifi here. I agree with you Betty, it is not a viable option for many folks unless you live in a dense, high urban area. The problem is no one usually looks at that problem, they ignore it, as we are not the income levels, nor the interest levels for them,!!! Stewart At 10:13 AM 2/5/2010, you wrote: Mike, you mentioned the cloud. I rarely consider it since I don't live, work or travel where it's universally available. The discussion began with the iPad and connectivity. The iPad has no USB except through the dock port, which could be good or bad depending on individual use. Then it merged with another topic about Apple restricting use of USB for one of its iPhone/Touch apps. They're related in that restrictions of USB limit user choices, whether a user chooses the newest tech or horse and buggy. The choices exist now. Apple doesn't like those choices. I don't care about floppy disks or Zip or parallel ports. However it's important to consider that there are large areas even in densely populated northeastern US that are cellular and WiFi dead zones. Where I live it's a Verizon and T-Mobile dead zone; ATT users get one bar, on a good day; don't know any Sprint users nearby. More of the country is like it is here than not, with one or more cellular networks unavailable, with almost no available public WiFi. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net 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/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
You are changing the parameters to win an argument. No one, least of all me said use the cloud for backup. We are specifically talking about cell phones... Mike, you mentioned the cloud. I rarely consider it since I don't live, work or travel where it's universally available. The discussion began with the iPad and connectivity. The iPad has no USB except through the dock port, which could be good or bad depending on individual use. Then it merged with another topic about Apple restricting use of USB for one of its iPhone/Touch apps. They're related in that restrictions of USB limit user choices, whether a user chooses the newest tech or horse and buggy. The choices exist now. Apple doesn't like those choices. I don't care about floppy disks or Zip or parallel ports. However it's important to consider that there are large areas even in densely populated northeastern US that are cellular and WiFi dead zones. Where I live it's a Verizon and T-Mobile dead zone; ATT users get one bar, on a good day; don't know any Sprint users nearby. More of the country is like it is here than not, with one or more cellular networks unavailable, with almost no available public WiFi. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] RRe: apple-stanza-usb
It is a both and. Amazon opened the ,market and did not DRM the files but still has control of the files, but they dictated the price of the book. Publishers did not like this as they felt Amazon was underpricing new releases and did not want this. Similar to the distributors of movies (MGM etc.,) who has locked out Redbox, and is now reaching agreements with Netflix to delay the release of rentals for new releases. They felt that by flooding the market with rentals they diluted sales of new releases which typically sell more in the first month. Here comes Apple which enforces DRM pretty strongly and then allows publishers to set their own price mark for the books. That is where the two sides are having the disagreement. Cost of books. Stewart At 12:04 PM 2/5/2010, you wrote: I think that publisher had its fight with Amazon over the issue of who controls the pricing. Apple isn't locking out any other e-book vendors. Their books will use the open ePub format, so just like you can do now with non-DRMed MPG and AAC files, you probably will be able to buy books from many vendors and import them into iTunes to put them on your iPad. For proprietary formats like Amazon's, there is already a Kindle Book App for iPhone and supposedly a forthcoming Nook app. If their makers are smart they will scale the apps up to the iPad, since they wouldn't want to lose content sales. I am more worried about DRM. I think it would be ideal if Apple were able to handle books the same way they do their music, which is to not have DRM but to tag the content with account information to discourage abuse. But the publishers may insist on something stronger than that, like they mostly do for video content. Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net 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/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Digital humanity (was: apple-stanza-usb)
On Feb 5, 2010, at 10:20 AM, Constance Warner wrote: Then write your congressperson about the GPS system in general. And NASA is the main agency in the satellite business (cf. the weather satellites we all depend on) and could well launch the replacements for GPS, if any. Actually the Russian space agency provides this service at lower cost and greater accuracy (because it has not been deliberately dumbed down by the generals). * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
On Feb 5, 2010, at 11:25 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: There is no such thing as a public wifi here. You really don't have a McDonalds nearby? Unbelievable! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
On Feb 4, 2010, at 3:04 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: The only problem with Apples model is that it takes all choice away from the consumer and gives Apple the ability to tell you what is safe and secure according to the,. Not true. You can always buy a malware infested Droid. Their capabilities are very much like Apple's except they don't have an app review process. Your choice. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
Tom serious question how far out of DC have you traveled and have you ever spent an appreciable amount of time in the midwest? Stewart At 01:35 PM 2/5/2010, you wrote: I seriously doubt that there are large areas even in densely populated northeastern US that are cellular and WiFi dead zones. The only dead zones I have encountered have been underground and in heavily shielded buildings. And those areas are in the process of getting wired. I'm sorry if you can't get G3 in Death Valley, but you really should not live there. If you still choose to do so due to other benefits, that is a free choice you are making. Limited resources should be directed at improving services in areas where there are actual people using them. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] RRe: apple-stanza-usb
I think that publisher had its fight with Amazon over the issue of who controls the pricing. Apple isn't locking out any other e-book vendors. Their books will use the open ePub format, so just like you can do now with non-DRMed MPG and AAC files, you probably will be able to buy books from many vendors and import them into iTunes to put them on your iPad. For proprietary formats like Amazon's, there is already a Kindle Book App for iPhone and supposedly a forthcoming Nook app. If their makers are smart they will scale the apps up to the iPad, since they wouldn't want to lose content sales. I am more worried about DRM. I think it would be ideal if Apple were able to handle books the same way they do their music, which is to not have DRM but to tag the content with account information to discourage abuse. But the publishers may insist on something stronger than that, like they mostly do for video content. From:mike xha...@gmail.com Subject: Re: apple-stanza-usb I think perhaps it's just that I see the ipod touch/iphone as the start of the revolution and you may see the ipad as the start. Either way, Apple is leading the charge on this again as they did on mp3, I just hope the content wars over ipads/kindles/tablets don't cause more casualties on the customer side, gaining 'innovation' at the cost of control. The publisher who pulled out of amazon for (probably) the ipad worries me more than I'm hopeful in what the ipad might bring. On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 10:58 AM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) mark.sny...@ngc.com wrote: * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
I can only hope but the longer they hold out the less of a chance of folks being eager to get it. There is another Motorola Android being introduced in March by Verizon. Plus with the intro of the Ipad, they are again tying themselves into a network that cannot (according to ATT) handle the traffic generated. The agreement on the Iphone is up this year and there has been a lot of talk, but nothing appears on the horizon yet. Stewart At 10:43 AM 2/5/2010, you wrote: I read that Apple had talks with ATT and with Verizon, but ATT out bid Verizon. I think Apple agrees with your premise; exclusive provider can't get them the market share they want. So I think it is a matter of when, not if. Thank you, Mark Snyder Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net 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/ ** *
[CGUYS] Troubleshooting Win7 Devices and Printers
When I select this from the menu (in order to set a default printer) the little green scroll bar moves SLOWLY to the right but never gets all the way. Even after 24 hours! I have a scanner and two printers, and both work well; its only this devices and printers manager that hangs up. Anyone have an idea where to even start to troubleshoot this annoyance? -- Quentin A. Fisher Bethesda, MD -- * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Digital humanity (was: apple-stanza-usb)
Actually, launching stuff on cut-rate vehicles has its perils. My brother worked for ten years on a project that got launched on a cut-rate, non-NASA launch vehicle--there was political pressure to show cost savings at the time. You guessed it: straight into the Pacific; straight to the bottom with some very expensive gear and ten years' time of numerous scientists and engineers. And I don't expect the Air Force to ask the Russians to launch sensitive gear with military applications and, no doubt, lots of military secrets. Let's not forget that GPS was originally for military use only. But with the satellites up there, civilian companies started building GPS gear, and the rest is history. On Feb 5, 2010, at 2:23 PM, tjpa wrote: On Feb 5, 2010, at 10:20 AM, Constance Warner wrote: Then write your congressperson about the GPS system in general. And NASA is the main agency in the satellite business (cf. the weather satellites we all depend on) and could well launch the replacements for GPS, if any. Actually the Russian space agency provides this service at lower cost and greater accuracy (because it has not been deliberately dumbed down by the generals). ** *** ** 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] apple-stanza-usb
So you are stating (I am just trying to be clear) that Android out the door is a malware infested OS. And that apple limits the apps for their Iphone because it is so easy to hack? Just want to be clear here. Stewart At 01:53 PM 2/5/2010, you wrote: On Feb 4, 2010, at 3:04 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: The only problem with Apples model is that it takes all choice away from the consumer and gives Apple the ability to tell you what is safe and secure according to the,. Not true. You can always buy a malware infested Droid. Their capabilities are very much like Apple's except they don't have an app review process. Your choice. * ** 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] apple-stanza-usb
On Feb 5, 2010, at 3:02 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: So you are stating (I am just trying to be clear) that Android out the door is a malware infested OS. And that apple limits the apps for their Iphone because it is so easy to hack? Just want to be clear here. You just made that up. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
It's crazy stuff like this that makes it impossible to believe anything you say. You've admitted you don't use an iPhone or any kind of smartphone yet you are full of 'facts'. Then when you may actually have a point, we are left to wonder id its true or just more Tom troll. On Feb 5, 2010 12:59 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Feb 4, 2010, at 3:04 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: The only problem with Apples model is t... Not true. You can always buy a malware infested Droid. Their capabilities are very much like Apple's except they don't have an app review process. Your choice. * ** List info, subscrip... * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
Tom you may or may not believe this, but yes I do have a Mickey D's close by but they have not installed free WIFI yet. I anticipate them to be the last among McD's to install it. Stewart At 01:37 PM 2/5/2010, you wrote: On Feb 5, 2010, at 11:25 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: There is no such thing as a public wifi here. You really don't have a McDonalds nearby? Unbelievable! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net 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/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 3 Feb 2010 to 4 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-82)
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 1:45 PM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) mark.sny...@ngc.com wrote: Thanks, David! I will check it out. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Page with links to the Real Audio or Windows Media Player formats for that show: http://wamu.org/programs/dr/10/02/03.php?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medi um=twitterutm_campaign=Feed%3A+WAMU885DianeRehm+(WAMU%3A+The+Diane+Rehmhttp://wamu.org/programs/dr/10/02/03.php?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medi%0Aum=twitterutm_campaign=Feed%3A+WAMU885DianeRehm+%28WAMU%3A+The+Diane+Rehm +Show) Podcast link: http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast.php?id=510071 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** 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 - 3 Feb 2010 to 4 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-82)
Make sure you have the most current real player. There apparently was a real nasty exploit in the wild. On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 1:45 PM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) mark.sny...@ngc.com wrote: Thanks, David! I will check it out. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Page with links to the Real Audio or Windows Media Player formats for that show: http://wamu.org/programs/dr/10/02/03.php?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medi um=twitterutm_campaign=Feed%3A+WAMU885DianeRehm+(WAMU%3A+The+Diane+Rehmhttp://wamu.org/programs/dr/10/02/03.php?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medi%0Aum=twitterutm_campaign=Feed%3A+WAMU885DianeRehm+%28WAMU%3A+The+Diane+Rehm +Show) Podcast link: http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast.php?id=510071 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Laptop flicker and dying battery
Unlikely, but then I'm not sure exactly what you mean by a flicker - presumably a video problem. Anyway, if it's plugged in what difference would it make. Also, you don't need to reinstall the OS to test for a video problem - simply sitting in the BIOS might tell you, or a disk based OS like Ubuntu. BTW it's probably normal for a three year old battery to be nearing the end of it's useful life. On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 10:27 AM, John Emmerling jpemmerl...@gmail.com wrote: When I booted the computer, I saw a message saying Your battery is able to charge normally, however it is reaching the end of its usable life. Could a dying battery possibly cause the screen to flicker? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Troubleshooting Win7 Devices and Printers
You can try running chkdsk and defrag. You don't have any old network printers that have been removed that it could be looking for? Also some info at http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9063060/How_to_prevent_Windows_Vista_s_green_ribbon_of_death_ . On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Quentin A. Fisher quentin.fis...@verizon.net wrote: When I select this from the menu (in order to set a default printer) the little green scroll bar moves SLOWLY to the right but never gets all the way. Even after 24 hours! I have a scanner and two printers, and both work well; its only this devices and printers manager that hangs up. Anyone have an idea where to even start to troubleshoot this annoyance? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
No Tom I learned it from you. :-) Stewart At 02:33 PM 2/5/2010, you wrote: On Feb 5, 2010, at 3:02 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: So you are stating (I am just trying to be clear) that Android out the door is a malware infested OS. And that apple limits the apps for their Iphone because it is so easy to hack? Just want to be clear here. You just made that up. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net 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/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
On Feb 5, 2010, at 5:02 PM, mike wrote: It's crazy stuff like this that makes it impossible to believe anything you say. You've admitted you don't use an iPhone or any kind of smartphone yet you are full of 'facts'. Then when you may actually have a point, we are left to wonder id its true or just more Tom troll There you go again. When you are wrong on the facts to start attacking people. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Micro SIM card [was: apple-stanza-usb]
I wonder how many millions sit on the sideline, awaiting an iPhone for the rest of us. I have no quarrel with Apple preserving its control over apps, fine. It will be interesting to see, once the contract with ATT is ended, whether Apple will make its device more universal, allowing exchangeable sim cards. Other GSM providers have been testing the micro SIMs, but in a quick search, I don't see vendors for blank micro SIM cards. I can clone my network's SIM, but can't clone to micro SIM. When these clone devices are available, you'll be able to put your new SIM into an iPad, but it probably won't do 3G unless you use ATT. The new iPhone will probably use the new SIM, too. Apple's iPad/iPhone won't be more universal until they support 3G frequencies that all US GSM providers use. Will they add frequencies when the ATT contract ends? Maybe--not likely in the US. Is there an affordable GSM MiFi? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
Back up what you are talking about. A link..something. On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 6:41 PM, t.piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Feb 5, 2010, at 5:02 PM, mike wrote: It's crazy stuff like this that makes it impossible to believe anything you say. You've admitted you don't use an iPhone or any kind of smartphone yet you are full of 'facts'. Then when you may actually have a point, we are left to wonder id its true or just more Tom troll There you go again. When you are wrong on the facts to start attacking people. * ** 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] UNIX help needed
IIRC, the line terminator for text files on Apple computers used to be a carriage return. On unix, it has always been a line feed. I wonder what it is, now that the OS is based on unix. I believe that \r is an escape sequence to represent a carriage return. That might give a clue as to why this happened? Can't you see this file in the Finder and just drag it to the trash bin? Since when are Apple computers so command-line intensive? On 1/27/10, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Jan 27, 2010, at 10:03 AM, John Emmerling wrote: rm -i Icon\\r rm -i 'Icon\\r' rm -i Icon\r rm -i 'Icon\r' Alas no. Even the dread rm * fails to conquer. The backslash is an escape character. The idiots actually have a control character in the filename. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Digital humanity (was: apple-stanza-usb)
Actually the Russian space agency provides this service at lower cost and greater accuracy (because it has not been deliberately dumbed down by the generals). Don't get too confused on this. GPS is a strategic necessity. Or something like it is. The US doesn't depend on the Russians for strategic necessities. What goes on at NASA is for public consumption. What goes on in the military arena is a totally different kettle of fish, IMHO. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] UNIX help needed
On Jan 27, 2010, at 1:05 PM, John Emmerling wrote: Can't you see this file in the Finder and just drag it to the trash bin? Since when are Apple computers so command-line intensive? It was really strange. The \r was a control character that the Finder would never allow in a file name. Still the other parts of the Finder and the CLI should not have gone berserk just because it was there. I'm especially puzzled that the CLI would not handle it. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
On Feb 5, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Constance Warner wrote: I've got a national provider and I'm still waiting for access in the subway. No plans for wiring Metro yet, AFAIK. I can't even get digital roaming. I can't afford to switch, because the plan I have is one of the few for which you don't sign a contract--if I cease to be able to pay for it, I certainly can't afford a cancellation fee. What provider? I've got T-Mobile and as of the Fall I've now got underground service at the major underground stations and they are adding stations at a steady pace. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Google: evil, indifferent or disorganized?
On Feb 5, 2010, at 3:05 PM, David K Watson wrote: Also, because of the many Android OS versions and hardware models, there is no guarantee that any particular Android app will work on any given Android phone. People like choice, sure, but they also need a degree of certainty to base their choices on. You must consider that Google is new to consumer hardware and Apple has had decades of experience in this arena. Google is going to have to learn many important lessons via the school of hard knocks. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] print simple list of albums with artist name without folderol !! ...sheesh!
I have xphomesp3 and wmp10 and would like to print a simple list of albums and artist name without folderol .sheesh! I put on winter 2003 fun pack which contains media exporter which neatly does it but lists every song and every track and belches forth 114 pages to print .all I want is 1 or 2 page list with album name and artist .is that too much to ask ?? .sonya-henny's-toutou !! .that billgates must be laughin' VLC can export a simple playlist as HTML or XML. iTunes exports a little more detailed playlist, depending on the columns that are visible in that list. You can import the data from audio files into VLC and iTunes without moving or copying the files. Mac or Windows should let you drag and drop the files into the Music library for playlist export or for printing. In the iTunes dialog box you can choose to print any of these: - CD jewel box insert [8 styles] - song list with 4 sorting choices - album list [by album or song name] When you're done and you want to use your original media player, simply sort the main Music Library by date and delete the entries [without deleting the files from your drive]. It's easier than it sounds. I assume that the Windows version of iTunes also has the same choices as my Mac version. Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Ban mobile computing
On Jan 27, 2010, at 10:32 AM, mike wrote: Why does it matter what someone was doing on the cell phone? Shouldn't using it be enough? Start worrying about what they were doing and suddenly our idiot lawmakers will make it so certain apps are exempt. This is just a M$ plot to suppress sales of the Jesus Tablet. Make using it illegal. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] print simple list of albums with artist name without folderol !! ...sheesh!
Related: VLC is seamless in allowing region code free DVD playback. --- On Fri, 2/5/10, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: From: b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es Subject: Re: [CGUYS] print simple list of albums with artist name without folderol !! ...sheesh! To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Date: Friday, February 5, 2010, 11:07 PM I have xphomesp3 and wmp10 and would like to print a simple list of albums and artist name without folderol .sheesh! I put on winter 2003 fun pack which contains media exporter which neatly does it but lists every song and every track and belches forth 114 pages to print .all I want is 1 or 2 page list with album name and artist .is that too much to ask ?? .sonya-henny's-toutou !! .that billgates must be laughin' VLC can export a simple playlist as HTML or XML. iTunes exports a little more detailed playlist, depending on the columns that are visible in that list. You can import the data from audio files into VLC and iTunes without moving or copying the files. Mac or Windows should let you drag and drop the files into the Music library for playlist export or for printing. In the iTunes dialog box you can choose to print any of these: - CD jewel box insert [8 styles] - song list with 4 sorting choices - album list [by album or song name] When you're done and you want to use your original media player, simply sort the main Music Library by date and delete the entries [without deleting the files from your drive]. It's easier than it sounds. I assume that the Windows version of iTunes also has the same choices as my Mac version. Betty * ** 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] apple-stanza-usb
Does it matter what provider? I don't have underground service and I can't afford to switch. It's not a huge loss--I certainly don't lose any sleep over it. The main point is that cell/wireless service isn't as good or as universally available as it's cracked up to be, even in an area that's wired to the gills and that has lots of affluent customers willing to pay for high-end service. On Feb 5, 2010, at 10:36 PM, t.piwowar wrote: On Feb 5, 2010, at 4:31 PM, Constance Warner wrote: I've got a national provider and I'm still waiting for access in the subway. No plans for wiring Metro yet, AFAIK. I can't even get digital roaming. I can't afford to switch, because the plan I have is one of the few for which you don't sign a contract--if I cease to be able to pay for it, I certainly can't afford a cancellation fee. What provider? I've got T-Mobile and as of the Fall I've now got underground service at the major underground stations and they are adding stations at a steady pace. ** *** ** 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/ ** *
