[CGUYS] Interesting Article
Virtual ants designed to protect from other virtual invertebrates: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33509921/ns/technology_and_science-security/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Linux Mint
Thanks for the info. on another distro to try. My hacker machines are an eMachines M6805 and a Powerbook G4. I downloaded and installed Linux Mint 'Gloria' Main (32-bit) and my first impression is it's like the description states. It's a wrapper around Ubuntu. It's very pretty and design oriented, though. It doesn't recognized my Broadcom wireless, which is a constant hassle on my eMachines laptop for Linux distros. When I get that figured out, I'll let you know what else I think. Can't install it on my PPC : ( Later, Mark Nick wrote: So over the last few years I have tried various flavors of Linux including SUSE, Ubuntu, Mepis, Knoppix and a couple of others. None ever fulfilled the advertised promises of simple installation, peripheral recognition and ease of use. But I seem to have stumbled on to a version of Linux that comes pretty close. It's called Linux Mint. My test bed for all these versions is and old Compaq laptop (circa 2001) with a 900mhz AMD chip and 384 mb of memory. So far it has recognized everything I have hooked up to it and quite honestly has never run better. I'm impressed. Most importantly it plays MP3s, MPEGs and Windows media things right out of the box with no additional downloads or tinkering necessary. I'm able to stream my favorite radio stations as well. It immediately recognized the other computers on my home wifi network (XP, Vista and Mac) and I was easily able to exchange files. I'm wondering if others have had a similar positive experience. * ** 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] Super Wow!
http://gizmodo.com/5385625/dungeons--dragons-on-the-microsoft-surface * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Linux Mint
This message seemed to have been eaten by Thunderbird on my MBP so I'll try again. Thanks for the info. on another distro to try. My hacker machines are an eMachines M6805 and a Powerbook G4. I downloaded and installed Linux Mint 'Gloria' Main (32-bit) and my first impression is it's like the description states. It's a wrapper around Ubuntu. It's very pretty and design oriented, though. It doesn't recognized my Broadcom wireless, which is a constant hassle on my eMachines laptop for Linux distros. When I get that figured out, I'll let you know what else I think. Can't install it on my PPC : ( Later, Mark Nick wrote: So over the last few years I have tried various flavors of Linux including SUSE, Ubuntu, Mepis, Knoppix and a couple of others. None ever fulfilled the advertised promises of simple installation, peripheral recognition and ease of use. But I seem to have stumbled on to a version of Linux that comes pretty close. It's called Linux Mint. My test bed for all these versions is and old Compaq laptop (circa 2001) with a 900mhz AMD chip and 384 mb of memory. So far it has recognized everything I have hooked up to it and quite honestly has never run better. I'm impressed. Most importantly it plays MP3s, MPEGs and Windows media things right out of the box with no additional downloads or tinkering necessary. I'm able to stream my favorite radio stations as well. It immediately recognized the other computers on my home wifi network (XP, Vista and Mac) and I was easily able to exchange files. I'm wondering if others have had a similar positive experience. * ** 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] CORRECTION! Trapezoidal!!! Re: those hexagonal plugs
You mean this kind of plug? http://www.meditronik.com.pl/doc/mini/usb-kabel-mini=foto=canon.jpg -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of Judy Cosler Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 1:00 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] CORRECTION! Trapezoidal!!! Re: those hexagonal plugs On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Judy Cosler jfcos...@gmail.com wrote: used by many cell phones, mp3 players, etc. what are they called? are they all the same strength? (think I mean voltage, but not sure!) so, are they interchangeable? whether they are USB or plug into house current? -- Judy -- Judy * ** 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] Guide to blogging?
There's plenty of information on-line. Here are a couple examples: http://www.becomeablogger.com/ http://www.masternewmedia.org/independent_publishing/blogging-how-to-blog/guide-to-publishing-first-blog-20071104.htm.htm -- From: Ranbo ran...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 11:43 AM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Guide to blogging? *Can anyone recommend an article, workshop, book, website, etc. that is a good, current one-stop guide to getting started blogging for serious or professional purposes? Looking for capacity to be able to expand to multiple blogs and/or set up topic categories on a single blog. Trying to optimize flexibility without programming knowledge, while keeping costs down. Any specific recommendations, e.g. web hosting, blogging software, are also welcome. Thanks Randall* * ** 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] Intensive Care Unit...
This discussion is on a subject outside my expertise, but I did receive a link to this video from one of my Science feeds (evolvingthoughts.net). I thought you all might enjoy it. http://brightcove.newscientist.com/services/player/bcpid2227271001?bctid=30583310001 Mark * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Snow Leopard Review
What he means is: Leopard (10.5.X) will run on a Power PC (867MHz+ G4 or higher) or Intel Mac Snow Leopard (10.6.X) will only run on an Intel Mac (1GHz min.) I understand your confusion on the semantics and cat names, though. ; ) Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Same thing. The only Intel Mac's are the Intel CPU Mac's. Stewart At 11:52 AM 8/31/2009, you wrote: No, it must be an Intel CPU to run Snow Leopard. Leopard (10.5) will run on both processors. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- It must be an Intel Mac to run Leopard. * ** 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/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Mac Transition to 64-Bit
What make/model of keyboard? Jeff Wright wrote: A client of mine got the 64-bit version of Windows Vista on his new computer and was no longer able to use his adaptive Keyboard (which by itself costs $395). I went to the website today and it still does not have 64-bit version. You'd think for a $400 peripheral, he would have made that simple check at the mfr's web site before committing to 64-bit. I agree, he shouldn't have to, but that's the reality right now. Can any of our developers enlighten us as to how hard it is to port a driver from 32-bit to 64-bit, all other things being equal? * ** 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] Mac Transition to 64-Bit
I'm not flailing here. I just don't understand and I'm not afraid to ask apparently ignorant questions. Keep in mind that I'm an experienced computer user, not a tech., so I don't quite understand the whole kernel level aspects of the discussed feature set. I have a Vista 64 machine that runs Photoshop CS4 at 64 bit. It runs Photoshop 7 at 32 bit. It even runs older apps at 16 bit, I think. So even though the OS is 64 bit, and I realize that means I can run 64 bit apps., it doesn't limit my running whatever I want, right? And I don't have to reboot to a 32 bit environment to do it. Is the discussion revolving around a supposed engineering advantage of being able to boot to a 32 bit environment to run older apps.? Wouldn't it be better to boot at 64 bit and have the OS use 32 bit 'natively' when it needs to without having to restart? This appears to be what Vista 64 is doing. Feel free to point out my ignorance. I'm just trying to understand. And it may help to clarify the discussion for all. Mark Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) wrote: Ah, but most of us on this list know the issues (or know who to ask). This is/was a discussion of a design issue, not the merits of 32-bit vs. 64-bit. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] How to access Documents Settings folder in XP
Ed, Give this a try. Take ownership of the folder. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421 Keep in mind which version of XP you are running to follow the instructions correctly. Ed Y wrote: I recently installed a new 750 Gig HD and installed XP pro. My old drive still contains information that I want to be able to access in the Documents Settings folder. When I try and access it I get an access denied message. How do I get around this? I remember reading something about it but cannot remember the steps. Any help would be appreciated. * ** 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] Ford! Chevy! Lather, rinse, repeat [Finally an FCC that earns its keep]
If you have a choice, get a better scanner with real drivers. HP has awful drivers. If you can find a generic open source driver that works, use it. That's funny. I heard that same retort almost verbatim from someone before, a Mac person by the way. I'll take the Professional Mode scanner interface from Epson before anything I've seen from HP any day, but the two HP peripherals were hand-me-downs. If I can get them to work, I keep them from the landfill. Besides I've never had any problem with HP peripherals on my Windows machines, and by and large they work on my Macs, too. What kind of data do you require instead of anecdotes? From a testing lab? From Apple, MS or HP? Independent research. Random, representative sample populations. Large numbers of replicates. Clear descriptions of variables being tested and test parameters. Applicable test design with applicable controls. You know, Science. I really don't see that the main issue on the list is Windows PC vs Macs, Perhaps, you're right. It seems more like Apple vs. M$ [sic]. Or recently, Zune vs. iPod. I guess my point is that if the intention of the listserv is to provide computer users a forum for asking questions, like the Computer Guys and Gal show, then novices exposed to heated platform discussions to the point of expletives might not be the best atmosphere. Are you a physicist? No. I am a systematist, entomologist, comparative and eco-morphologist, mathematical modeler, morphometrician, and statistician. It all fits nicely under the umbrella of evolutionary biologist. Thanks again for your input. Mark * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Problem with Harddrive
Hey Rev., You might try booting in Safe Mode Properties for the drive Security tab Advanced and take ownership of the drive and all it's subfolders. I'm no IT person, but I've had to do this with moved hard drives before. Later -- From: Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 7:57 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Problem with Harddrive The backlight on my screen for my laptop started failing big time yesterday. It is under warranty so no big shakes there. However here is the problem. I pulled the harddrive so I can access the files. I cannot get into the Documents and Settings folder of the HD. It is Windows XP and I put it into a 2.5 SATA USB enclosure. I can get some stuff off, but even my mail folder (Eudora) will not let me copy some of the files. Can any one give me an idea of what is locking them? I need to get files off of there so I can do my work. Stewart 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/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Which MacBook Pro?
Julie I've actually done a lot of foot work on this exact question for both platforms so I'll try to point you in the right direction. If your primary, power computing need for the MBP is Photoshop, I suggest you read this article: http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1247538 It's a nice encapsulation of what you can spend days/weeks digging up from Adobe's technical documents. Essentially, your priority list for expenses on a MBP is: 1. Memory 2. Memory 3. Memory 4. Memory 5. Processor Speed 6. Hard Drive Speed 7. Open GL supported graphics card Photoshop CS4 is not 64-bit for the Mac, yet. Hopefully, in CS5. That being the case, Photoshop can utilize up to ABOUT 3GB of memory directly. If there is any left over (not used by the OS or other apps.) it is utilized as a virtual scratch disk before writing to the hard drive. That is why memory, preferably fast memory, is so important. Things are a bit different on the Windows side where CS4 is 64-bit (more direct use of memory over 4GB), but I wouldn't suggest you switch platforms just for that if you're happy with Macs. Wait for CS5. Everything else won't make AS MUCH difference unless you're doing specialized tasks like using of some of the new 3D or animating features. I performed some simple benchmarks at home with my MBP 2.44 Ghz with 4GB DDR3 against my Vista 64 2.26 Ghz laptop with 4GB of DDR3 with Photoshop CS4 Extended. The Vista Machine ran faster on all but one benchmark (which was only 0.5 seconds slower). Here are the caveats. I used a monstrously large, 600 dpi file file with 12 layers and did a bilinear resample up to 1200 dpi to force the differences between the two machines. The test with the largest time difference was 1 minute, but most of the differences were seconds. The take home point is that the higher processor speed in the MBP isn't making much impact. The difference in performance between the 2.66 and 2.93 will be minimal. The major advantage of the 17 as it pertains to Photoshop is not the screen, it's the ability to add up to 8GB of fast memory (The point of diminishing returns on RAM for Photoshop, by the way). One of the things I didn't do was explore whether the 15 MBP can be forced to take more memory. I wonder if it can't be done, even though Apple doesn't support it. I'll let some of the more hardware savvy people address this. When you run out of memory, Photoshop swaps to the hard drive. All other hardware parameters being equal, the faster the hard drive, the faster the swap, the faster Photoshop runs. You will get an NVIDIA card with any MBP and they support OpenGL. OpenGL will mainly affect video performance (i.e., screen refresh, zoom, etc.). It may not help with any other tasks you perform in Photoshop. Check here for clarification: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/404/kb404898.html So now I'll give you the SUPER caveat. You can really enhance Photoshop performance by tweaking your settings just right for your setup. Certainly, buy all the computer you can afford and prefer, but learn as much as you can about maximizing performance with what you have. You can start here: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/404/kb404440.html Maybe you can stretch your G4 until CS5 and Snow Leopard. ; ) Good luck and feel free to ask more questions. Mark P.S. - Be careful about what the folks at the store tell you, and I mean any store. Arm yourself with technical knowledge straight from Adobe first. I've had sales people try to tell me stuff that is just wrong. They sometimes forget or didn't learn that, I don't know, is more helpful than an erroneous answer. Double check everything I've posted for accuracy, also. Your best tool is between your ears. -- From: Julie Kubal julieku...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 11:49 AM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Which MacBook Pro? Moving on from hard drives... I'm about to purchase a new MacBook Pro. I'm planning to use this computer for as long as possible, basically until it dies. My current PowerBook G4 that I bought back in 04 is still running in fact, but it's now too slow for my needs. I primarily need to run Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom 2. Someone advised me to upgrade to the fastest processor available because you never know in the years to come what programs one might need to run. In this case, that would mean upgrading from 2.66 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo to the 2.93 Ghz. I think at the moment 2.66Ghz would be perfectly adequate and cost is a big consideration, but if it makes sense in the long run, I'd be willing to spend the extra $300. Thoughts? -Julie * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ **
Re: [CGUYS] EMachines Recovery Disc cutoff date
Sorry to hear about the complications with your eMachines computer. Take heart. I have an eMachines AMD 64 Athlon M6805 purchased in June 2004. It came with a recovery partition, but also included original XP sp1 disks, that I also still have. The computer was a great buy at the time and is still a dependable machine dual booted with XP sp3 and Ubuntu 64 bit. I am upgrading Ubuntu to 9.04 right now. Unless you want the eMachines bloatware, try a local, Mom and Pop computer store who might sell you an older XP license for cheap (maybe even a gimme) that will work with your computer and you can update quickly with a broadband internet connection. Trash your recovery partition and install XP clean. I can still find drivers for all the hardware in my machine if I have to (needed Broadcom wireless drivers for Ubuntu), but XP seems to do fine finding the updated drivers on its own. They may not have recovery disks, but the drivers are still available for download for your computer (http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Desktopssubcat=W Seriesmodel=W3107). Otherwise, you might have a good time geeking out with a solo boot of Linux (like Ubuntu) on your machine. I'm really enjoying it and never thought I would after living on DOS/Windows/Apple OS machines since the mid-80s. Linux has come a long way and the Ubuntu desktop CD is really pretty painless. And Brian, don't let the MS vs. Apple talk get you down. I would have to go to eBay for Jaguar disks for my G4 Titanium PowerBook, too. Good luck. -- From: Brian Jones wjone...@carolina.rr.com Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 3:07 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] EMachines Recovery Disc cutoff date I am trying to repair a wormy EMachines W3107 with a damaged recovery partition. I contacted tech support for a disc set, and they said: We do not keep recovery disc images prior to March 2006. and they could not provide a set. This is a very disturbing development ... Comments? Help?; * ** 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/ ** *
