Re: [CGUYS] XP sounds question -
Would disabling the speaker in the bios help? From: Fred Holmes f...@his.com To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Tue, March 22, 2011 9:47:14 AM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] XP sounds question - But one gets beeps at times from the POST, which says that the machine ROM BIOS can produce a sound. So if the cause of the sound uses that instead of a Windows API call, you are going to get the sound anyway, even when the Windows volume control has been turned down all the way or muted. Fred Holmes At 06:44 PM 3/21/2011, Jordan wrote: Turn the volume down all the way or set it to mute. On 3/21/11 11:37 AM, Tom Chambers wrote: List members - I hate computers that talk to me , so when I'm setting up a machine for my own use I always set it to no sounds in the control panel. That works for most sounds , but in XP I still get the standard beep when I change volume or get a new email (in this case in an old Netscape mail program). Anyone know how to shut these sounds off ? Thanks , Tom Chambers *** ** THIS LIST HAS MOVED TO YAHOO** ** PLEASE JOIN THE DISCUSSION THERE ** ** Info at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *** *** ** THIS LIST HAS MOVED TO YAHOO** ** PLEASE JOIN THE DISCUSSION THERE ** ** Info at http://www.cguys.org/ ** ***
[CGUYS] Ethernet Controller Problem
All, I need some assistance with a problem. I started my PC one morning and had no local area network or internet connectivity. Check of device manager showed that Ethernet Controller has a yellow question mark and the network adapter is completely missing. Network adapter is integral to the motherboard. It's LEDs are lighted. Device manger advises that the ethernet controller is not working as it has a problem. Google search pointed to corrupt or missing driver for ethernet controller. Re-installed drivers from original CD, no solution. Downloaded updated drives and utility from Intel website and installed. Did not fix problem Attempts to update or roll back drivers fail with message that they could not be installed as the necessary software could not be found. I installed older wireless USB network adapter and have internet and LAN connectivity through that. Windows did warn that the fixed IP address I entered for the wireless adapter was already assigned to the missing wired network adapter but that that one was not currently attached to the computer. I would like to repair the onboard ethernet controller / network adapter if possible. Can anyone offer any advice or should I just buy a new network card.System info below. Thank you in advance. System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 2002 Service Pack 3 Computer: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.8 GHz 3.25 GB of Ram Motherboard: Intel Desktop DP35DP P35 Express Chip Set Intel 82801IR I/O Controller (ICH9R) LAN Subsystem Intel ICHR9 Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Lan Controller RJ-45 LAN Connector with LEDs LAN connect interface between ICHR9 and the LAN controller -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ *** ** THIS LIST HAS MOVED TO YAHOO** ** PLEASE JOIN THE DISCUSSION THERE ** ** Info at http://www.cguys.org/ ** ***
Re: [CGUYS] Picture editing software recommendations
I Like Irfanview: http://www.irfanview.com/ From: Richard P. richs...@gmail.com To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Thu, June 24, 2010 9:53:22 AM Subject: [CGUYS] Picture editing software recommendations A friend needs recommendations for a simple photo editing software, preferably off-line. The most that he does is organize, re-size and group photos so that several will fit on a single sheet when printed. Storage on his computer is a must, but on-line sharing in addition would be OK. Windows 7, 64bit Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** 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] what DVD-R to buy
On 3/27/2010 11:44 PM, chad evans wyatt wrote: I have no trouble getting an image, but a crisp and dark one takes two burn cycles; there is a registration problem sometimes, cycle to cycle. Plus, optimum image cycle (best) is 21 minutes; 42 minutes to make a good label is a lot of time. The memorex CD has an ok one-cycle burn; memorex DVD, with its different surface, burns very light for one cycle. And a two-cycle burn of DVD label sometimes smears. My burner is laCie, although I believe it actually is a Panasonic. I guess the bottom line is that I like a nice, dark and crisp image; it's a matter of what is acceptable to each of us. Perhaps I should try another brand of disc. Verbatim works very well for me. I have noticed that I do get darker labels on my Samsung lightscribe than I do on my HP, single burn cycle. However, both give acceptable results for me. John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal
On 3/4/2010 10:05 AM, Tony B wrote I'm with the parents. You can't accept a free tool and then sue because it came with strings attached. Sir, The tool in question was forced upon the students. The tool was required for courses, had to use the school board supplied tool and only that tool as supplied and configured under penalty of suspension if one were arrogant enough to actually buy your own or adjust the settings on the school board approved Tool. You logic reads like So we pass a law that says you have to go to school, you have to take gym class, you have to shower after gym class. Hey, you found the camera in the showers? Silly rabbit, you can't accept our free school and then complain about the strings! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal
On 3/4/2010 10:05 AM, Tony B wrote: That's a bit of a reach considering these were free laptops handed out with specific instructions leading one to know the cams could be used at any time. I don't recall anything like that happening during Jim Crow. You can't accept a free tool and then sue because it came with strings attached. FREE? Where the heck did you get that idea? The tax payers taxes in the school district footed the bill for those laptops. That logic is like saying after the Interstate 35 West bridge crumbled into the Mississippi River, killing 13 and injuring 140 people; Hey, that's what you get for using that FREE bridge and Highway with strins attached. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] What's the name of that Firefox Ad-on?
On 3/4/2010 7:23 AM, Judy Cosler wrote: what is a user agent? what does user agent mean? Hi Judy, See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_agent * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal
On 3/4/2010 11:33 AM, tjpa wrote: Don't sue the school district. Prosecute the people who did the deed. They should not be allowed to hide behind the school district. Hear! Hear ! Well said. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Evil people [Was: Re: [CGUYS] FCC head calls for broadband availability]
On 3/4/2010 11:27 AM, tjpa wrote: When the government gets money to pay for the common defense and promote the general welfare they cry foul. When greedy corporations get money for outlandish bonuses and wild parties that's perfectly fine. To take a quote from an AIG exec out of context when the possibility of not getting his bonus was brought up: They (Politicians)only care about the next election, just like we only care about the next bonus. Well, none of them cares about the country, none of us cares about the institution, he said, adding: They really don't care, and I really don't care. And frankly, if a trillion dollars gets lost, fine. RTFA @ *http://tinyurl.com/yhvwsmq* * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] What's the name of that Firefox Ad-on? / Don't Panic
On 3/4/2010 9:58 AM, Reid Katan wrote: Don't panic. It's just the way web browsers identify themselves. Sorry, didn't mean to scare anybody. I was not 100% sure I understood what a user agent was myself. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Songs from a Broken Instrument Was: Roger Ebert's Voice
On 3/3/2010 11:35 AM, trac...@aol.com wrote: Did anyone ever read a story (sci-fi I prefer the term speculative fiction) Songs from a Broken Instrument by Stephen Burns? Tracy Haven't read it, but thanks for bringing it to my attention. I'll track it down and read it. Check out the author at Wikipedia as Stephen L. Baxter. Stephen Baxter is a great trumpter that I have heard. JJS * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] What's the name of that Firefox Ad-on?
Hi, What is the name of that Firefox add-on that enables one to change how the browser identifies itself? Clear skies, John J Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] What's the name of that Firefox Ad-on?
On 3/3/2010 4:16 PM, chad evans wyatt wrote: Ditto, Betty - Went to the Mozilla page, no mention of masking. Hi Chad, Found it! Here's a link to User Agent Switcher Add-on https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/59 -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] This is worth a look
On 2/23/2010 9:21 AM, tjpa wrote: On Feb 22, 2010, at 6:45 PM, Eric S. Sande wrote: Everybody would be required to learn Chinese and French. We plan to export this. Why French? Il a eu l'intention de dire qu'aussi longtemps que nous allons être taxés comme les Français, nous pourrions aussi parler comme eux. Mais qui? -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] This is worth a look
On 2/23/2010 2:27 PM, tjpa wrote: On Feb 23, 2010, at 10:59 AM, Fred Holmes wrote: Q'est-ce que c'est? ?? WHY DON'T YOU SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE! Nous ne parlons pas anglais ? Puisque nous sommes aucun gens ignorant qui pensent le haut-parleur plus fort n'est le même que le clairifiant parlant Bonjour! -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Creepy or what?
On 2/21/2010 12:41 PM, tjpa wrote: On Feb 21, 2010, at 1:18 AM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: Well, yeah, the school said that the only intended purpose for any remote viewing was to help them retrieve stolen or lost laptops, but that was not what they were doing. So if you get your computer stolen and attempt to recover it by using its camera and GPS you will be sued by the crook for invading their privacy? Only if you are a governmental entity without a warrant. -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Yeah, but can you do *this* on an iPad?
Mean radius1 737.10 km (0.273 Earths) Equatorial radius 1 738.14 km (0.273 Earths) Polar radius1 735.97 km (0.273 Earths) Flattening 0.001 25 Circumference 10 921 km (equatorial) Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon Clear skies, John J Settle (longitude 76W 56#39; 30.34, latitude 38N 57#39; 22.06) From: phartz...@gmail.com phartz...@gmail.com To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Mon, February 15, 2010 1:18:43 PM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Yeah, but can you do *this* on an iPad? On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 12:58 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: HOW MANY PRIVATE JETS DO YOU OWN? What is the average circumference of our moon? 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] Snow Removal and disposal.
From CNN, RTFA from 2003: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0303/01/smn.14.html BILL STREET, CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION: It bypasses any type of filtering that you might get on the land and just sort of accelerates that runoff going through the rivers. And what that polluted runoff then does is, fuels algae that can kill underwater grasses, can block sunlight, and create very sort of dead zones of low oxygen, where crabs and fish can't survive. Clear skies, John J Settle (longitude 76W 56#39; 30.34, latitude 38N 57#39; 22.06) From: Rich Schinnell richnrockvi...@gmail.com To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 7:55:10 AM Subject: [CGUYS] Snow Removal and disposal. FWIW: I still can't figure out why the local leaders are missing the best place to dispose of all of the snow removed from streets. There appears to be some sort of River running between VA/DC/MD that carries a lot of liguid to the sea that might possibly accept all the snow that is being dumped on a large parking lot in DC. What did I miss on this low tech solution to a high tech problem?? Even though I heard that our snow was the Mullah's praying for it. :) Rich * ** 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] This brings me to another question...
Those look good to! chad evans wyatt wrote: úspěšný --- On Sat, 11/21/09, John Settle john_j_set...@yahoo.com wrote: From: John Settle john_j_set...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [CGUYS] This brings me to another question... To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM tjpa wrote: On Nov 2, 2009, at 10:13 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: Does the accent in _escribió_ appear in this message? How about here: Looks good here. Thunderbird Mail on XP Pro. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Saving Web Pages with Firefox-Followup
computerg...@att.net wrote: Adobe looks like an expensive option. It is. You might want to investigate CutePDF and Foxit PDF .Both offer free evaluation versions and more capable paid versions. They both work well with Firefox. CutePDF has a PDF writer that is free and does not hassle you to get a paid version. You would select it like a printer and print your webpages to a PDF file. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] glennbeckrapedandmurderedayounggirlin1990.com Goes Viral
mike wrote: Do I have to sit thru these guys to figure out what not to buy? Maybe we could come up with a reverse TIVO hack that would just record the commercials? J ohn Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ZoneAlarm Pro
Richard P. wrote: Got an email from ZoneAlarm saying that their Pro version is free for the next 24 hours but when I go to their site it is only discounted from $39.95 to $18.90. Anyone know if this is a scam or am I missing something? Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Don't think it is a scam. I went there had no problem. Says new customers only. Link I used: http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/sum/index-b.html John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Finding web stores overseas
Eric S. Sande wrote: Toyota is a publicly held company with profits that go to its shareholders who may be anywhere in the world. Yeah, I own some of that stock. But last time I checked Japan was a free democracy. What's their Ticker Symbol? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] WFBs May Face Heavy Fines (But No Jail Time)
Tom Piwowar wrote: The FTC ruled that consumers have a right to know if the opinions they read are really bought and sold, Now, such payments have to be disclosed or the blogger faces punishment ranging from a warning letter to an $11,000-per-incident fine. All well and good. Certainly past time this came about. Two questions come to my mind: 1. How practical is it for the FTC to enforce? 2. Why only limit divine retribution to WFB's? John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] CD just erased by itself!
Terry Kilburg wrote: I had a data cd that i saved a few documents, emails on and my email addys and favorites for about 2 yrs. Now when i load the cd, it's blank! I have the things on the 'puter so i can put 'em back on. I have an LCD monitor and i put the cd back in the case and set it a few inches away...is the a small magnetic force that eventually wipes the cd? I save them to the cd...would it be better if I burned them on instead or it doesn't matter? Terry Kilburg * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Hi Terry, It is by far better to burn data on a CD and make sure the disc is finalized. Using things like Nero's INCD and other methods leave you open to all sorts of problems like this. Might not be a matter of the disk erasing itself as the files were never really written to it in the first place. Windows delayed write is infamous for this. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Recommendations on Wifi N router?
db wrote: What is a single stream N router ... anybody know? A single antennae? db * One that does not have MIMO Technology to handle multiple inputs and outputs simultaneously. IE: More than one PC on the network at the same time. JJS * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Interesting
Tony B wrote: Well, *I* found it interesting anyway. Top 10 Underhyped Webapps, 2009 Edition http://lifehacker.com/5361979/top-10-underhyped-webapps-2009-edition * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Me Too! Good stuff. Thanks! -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] We're #19!!!
Chris Dunford wrote: I hope they know more about intellectual property law than they do about science. They recently advocated using a courtroom to decide whether or not scientists are right about global warming. Well, Courtrooms were used a couple of times to settle the evolution issue. Worked really well. -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Clueful Review of World's Greatest OS
mike wrote: I hear a Tammy Wynette tune playing in the background.. What tune? Yes, I'm clueless. JS * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Guys and GPS
would you care to explain why most GPS units default to a female voice? Back in the day when I was working with the aerospace industry developing a flybywire systems, we did research showing that the testoserone laden jet jockeys, then pilots were exclusively male, would take direction from a female voice as they did not see a female voice as a challange their ego. Hence the use of female voice in automated flight warning systems saying things like Stall Warning, Stall Warning or Pull Up, Pull Up. A male voice would provoke a male to male confrontation over who's in charge here and actually lead to increased accidents. John Settle * ** 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...
* I don´t have a Dell The suggestion is you buy one. Hee is their international sales page. http://multinationalexpansion.suite101.com/article.cfm/dell_computer_international_sales * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Slow Dell startup
Fred Holmes wrote: drives could withstand a bit of vibration. Now I know better. Live and learn. Fred Holmes If getting to the HDD is any easier, you could look into getting some silicon washers and longer bolts and add a bit if vibration isolation to the drive. John S. -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Slow Dell startup
Fred Holmes wrote: Any chance that flashing pattern is a code that the boot drive has exceeded S.M.A.R.T. tolerances? I have my POST screens turned on and I got a S.M.A.R.T warning about my hard drive, which is why I ran Spinrite. I first read the details of the S.M.A.R.T. warning, which were too many read errors, and figured that Spinrite might fix that, which it did. My box has a noisy fan at times, sometimes very loud. I suspect it creates enough vibration that it actually makes writes on the drive wobbly. So, now, I just stick in a floppy when the fan is noisy, and wait for the fan to quiet down before I boot from the hard drive. Spinrite is available from http://www.grc.com/intro.htm . Has saved my bacon on many occasions. Fred Holmes At 09:07 AM 8/21/2009, Chris Dunford wrote: Yeah, it's not that kind of flashy light. It's the power on light in the center of the power button. It starts out flashing on and off slowly, then ramps up so that it's flashing faster and faster until it finally boots. There's no sequence that you could interpret as a code. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Changing that fan would be a cheap, easy fix! John Settle -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Consumer Level Rechargeable Battery Technology / Thank you to All
John Settle wrote: All, I'd like to get some advice. I am running a wireless mouse/keyboard combination. Mouse uses two AA's; Keyboard a single AAA. I'd like to reduce the batteries I send to the recycle by switching to rechargeables. Thank you to all who provided their invaluable advice. It was extremely helpful. Best Regards, John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Slow Dell startup
Chris Dunford wrote: I've got an older Dell that hasn't been used much for a year or so, but now I need it. It works fine, but after I hit the power button it takes a couple of minutes before it starts the boot process. It just sits there, its little power light flashing rapidly, for about two minutes, then it starts the boot. Once it starts, everything's fine. So it's annoying, but not a big deal. Diagnosis? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Does it matter if the laptop is running on battery power or the power brick? JS * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Consumer Level Rechargeable Battery Technology
All, I'd lie to get some advice. I am running a wireless mouse/keyboard combination. Mouse uses two AA's; Keyboard a single AAA. I'd like to reduce the batteries I send to the recycle by switching to rechargeables. I have not had any first had experience with rechargeables this century. Anyone have any charger/battery technology (Brand) combinations that work well? Thank you in advance. Regards, John S. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] big decisions
mike wrote: Ok, this coming October I was pretty much set on the iPhone..the apps, full HTML browsing etc was worth going to AT$T. Mike, Have you seen this article in the W.P. ? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/04/AR2009080401576.html -- Sous le ciel tout étoilé John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Nokia and Siemens and Iran / Include Link
but why do most folks seem to expect a link these days? Not admonitioning your lack of a link in any way; speaking strictly for myself, I see providing a link as a courtesy to those who read my posts so they can review the source material themselves and engage in an intelligent exchange. Some demand one in the sense of hey, you are making an assertion here, we need to see some substantiation. Regards, John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MIT's futuristic, networked bus stop design
Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Anyone will tell you that if you increase your volume you increase your profit. Well, maybe anyone at GM or Chrysler would but see where they wound up. If a business continues to sell a product or service that costs $10.00 to produce for $9.00, no matter how many transactions they have they will still lose money. Seems plain enough. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] MIT's futuristic, networked bus stop design
Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Again because they aim only at the lower income. No! If you sell something that costs $10.00 to produce for $9.00 to someone who makes $250,000 a year you still lose a Dollar. The same if selling the product to someone who makes $3,000 a year. No matter what the purchasers income level is, if you don't charge more than your costs, you lose. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Open Office installation on a portable hard drive
Fred Holmes wrote: Does the [current version of] Open Office install like MS Office with registry entries that make it difficult / impossible to run it from a portable hard drive (without using some specialty utility such as U3), or can it simply be installed on a portable hard drive and run from any machine it is plugged into (like Eudora can be, if the settings/data directory is set to be the program files directory, or some directory on the portable hard drive)? Does installation of Open Office mess with the desktop? (like an installation of Star Office did when I installed it many years ago. After I installed Star Office, I couldn't find anything.) I may just try it and see, but I'd like to know what to expect. I have an external USB/Firewire data hard drive, and I'd like to install Open Office on it, with just the individual WP, SS, Pres, etc. programs being accessible through a shortcut. I don't want any registration of file extensions to automatically open with Open Office apps. Yes, I'm running Win2k or XP on the various machines the portable hard drive might be plugged into. TIA Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Fred, Go here; http://portableapps.com/ Download, install and enjoy. John * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Targeting the kitchen,,,again
Tom Piwowar wrote: Why are these units so expensive when we already have net books selling for $300? Because they are white and styled to look like Apple Computers? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Audacity problem
Switch to the Line In jack on your sound card and see if that helps. David Turk wrote: (we're using the microphone jack on the back of the PC). T david * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Windows Media Player Sound - Tourbusrider Followup
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Re: [CGUYS] Silly but important question...
Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: I am not sure why we make this stuff all so hard. But Reverend, you miss the point. The purpose is not to give clear, practical common sense direction; but to exploit every opportunity to expound our rhetoric. grin John * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Meanwhile... Windows Media Player sound
Tourbus Rider Stuart Carlow wrote: I appreciate all of the discussion under this title Meanwhile, I still don't get any audio on some WMV files and I do get sound on others -- using WMP 11. Still looking for any firm advice/how-to to fix this problem. Would appreciate any help.? Thanks. Have you tried to player the WMV files that have no sound in WMP 11 with any other player like VLC, Wimamp, Media Player Classic etc.? If so, did they have audio playback? If not, give it a try with VLC and see if it works. That way you can at least exclude a problem with the WMV file. John * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Q: preferred method of media delivery via web site
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Re: [CGUYS] Q: preferred method of media delivery via web site
You might investigate Mevio. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Meanwhile... Windows Media Player sound
To: Tourbus Rider Stuart Carlow Be careful on the uninstall/re-install. MS Support page advises that when WMP11 is uninstalled ,you will lose your DRM license library and so be unable to play any DRM'd media files you may have purchased. There are sites you can find in Google that will tell you how to uninstall it in Vista without the DRM warning. John * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Update: Meanwhile... Windows Media Player sound
Tourbus Rider Stuart Carlow wrote: 2. Now whenever I boot I get this error message: Rundll.? Error loading P17.dll.? The specified module could not be found. I am giving up on the sound issue, but now have to find out how to get rid of that error message.? I have run several registry cleaners (as suggested by various hits in a Google search) and none has fixed this problem.? Very frustrating. Time to use system restore to go back to a point before the download and re-install? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Update: Meanwhile... Windows Media Player sound
Tourbus Rider wrote: I have also tried the System Restore, and for some reason, as it reboots it tells me that the system restore was not successful.? I have no idea why I am running in to this. So now there are three issues, and if you can provide any pointers I'd sure appreciate it! - The sound issue on WMP.? I am giving up on this and no longer seeking a solution. - The error loading P17.dll issue.? Any pointers on how to resolve this?? Apparently it had to do with installing the new drivers. - The inability to successfully restore using System Restore.? Any pointers on the cause and resolution of this problem? Well, we've tripled your problems. Who says we are not productive? #1. The inability to successfully restore using System Restore.? Response- Try another older system restore point. Try a few. #2 You mentioned you ran registry cleaners? It is possible the P17.DLL Dynamic Link Library was removed in error. Most reg. cleaners save an undo or restore file. If you have lived a good clean life, try using the reg cleaner you ran undo or restore feature and you might get it back. #3 Using The Google on your P17 error message; I found it is for audio and references to people fixing that error message at boot by reinstalling the sound cards audio software. I found these instructions for XP, I know you're using Vista but it might help: A. Click on start, run, and type msconfig. B. Click on the startup tab. C. Look through the entries for one that states something like: rundll32.exe p17.dll,something here D. Remove the check mark next to this entry. Reboot and see if its fixed. I also found people who fixed it by using error checking at boot up. I know how to do that in XP, but not Vista. Good Luck. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Audacity
One Man wrote: I'm recording voice and cd for an Audacity presentation. When I save, it splits the recording into many pieces. When I try subsequently to play the presentation, it won't play. What am I doing wrong? Hi there! I believe you can use the Export option from the file menu to export your project out of Audacity as a WAV or MP3 format file. When you use the Save option it is saved as an AUdacity Project file format which can only be opened by Audacity. John * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Audacity
Tom Piwowar wrote: I'm recording voice and cd for an Audacity presentation. When I save, it splits the recording into many pieces. When I try subsequently to play the presentation, it won't play. What am I doing wrong? With thanks ... It should not do that. Actually, if you use the Save option is should do exactly that. See: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=filesi=data-folder I believe the questioners problem can be solved by using the Export option See: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=filesi=aup John * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] multiple monitors
Jeff Wright wrote: I'm not even sure why I keep this second monitor on my desktop, as I haven't turned it on for weeks. I can't remember what I was doing that day to prompt me to turn it on. I use three. Two 22 and one 19. I use the 22 for engineering drawings to compare revisions with the original and the 19 for text documents. I oftne have all three occupied. One drawing each on the 22 and the narrative or specification on the 19. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Just When You thought You Could Like Symantec Again.....
From The Washington Post: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/03/symantec_users_complain_of_mys.html * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations
Jeff Wright wrote: I just bought a Teac HD Radio/iPod docking system at Costco for $99. Amazon calls it a clock radio, and I suppose it could be considered one, but I wouldn't use it as one. Jeff, What was the model number/name? For grins, I currently use the $500 Bose Wave as a clock radio. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Google Accused of Massive Coverup
Tom Piwowar wrote: It is interesting to see how other's see us: computer geeks possessing vast resources with unlimited possibilities. Is there anything beyond our capabilities? The best discoveries we keep to ourselves... http://www.pcworld.com/article/160011/google_sinks_atlantis_discovery_buzz. html If the nitwits would read their Plato, they would know that Atlantis was CIRCULAR. The artifact is definitely rectilinear. Oh, excuse me, if they actually read their Plato they'd see where he says that the story of Atlantis is fiction. Clever of Google to edit that in thousands of years ago. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations
Snyder, Mark - IdM (IT) wrote: Are we using HD and digital transmission (instead of analog) as same or different things, in terms or radio/stereo receivers? I liked my Denon, too, but it is starting to fail... Aren't radio transmitters going to digital transmission, the way TV is now? Any incentive for them to it later rather than sooner? Thank you, Mark Snyder Mark, I do not believe there is a FCC mandate for Radio Broadcasters to switch as there is for TV Broadcasters. The Hybrid Digital radio conversion is more voluntary in order to gain either higher fidelity or more variety of programming. JS * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations
Tom Piwowar wrote: Aren't radio transmitters going to digital transmission, the way TV is now? Any incentive for them to it later rather than sooner? They call it HD Radio In radio's case, the HD stands for Hybrid Digital * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] What is a good free DVD Player PC software?
Steve at Verizon wrote: Question says it. Looking for good user friendly interface for watching DVDs on a laptop. No need for copying, editing,HD, support, just play. Not thrilled with WMP. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * VLC by all means. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
mike wrote: They are offering DRM-less mp3's because they had to. Mike, I would at least give Apple the credit that DRM was a requirement of the partnership with the music industry that gave the iTunes store access to the music catalogs needed to make the venture viable way back when, 2001? Now after years of labels slowly coming round, huge amounts of catalog are available now without DRM. It just was never solely at Apples discretion whether to have DRM or not. Sure, Apple could have insisted on no DRM from the get go; but they would have had no where near the breath of content offering and the iPod/iTunes revolution would have be quite different. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
Tom Piwowar wrote: Or you just use the cdr method to readjust your library :) Only if you don't mind a significant loss of music quality. I suppose iTunes Store justifies the $0.30 charge by the increased audio fidelity of the iTunes Plus file you wind up with. To my ex-audiophile ears, the MP3 one winds up with from the CDR method is just fine. True audiophiles turn their noses up at all digital formats anyway, analog vinyl for them or nothin,! John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
mike wrote: Tom's point was that there would be MORE loss then the original encoding of the song by Apple or whomever. If you take a 320kbit data stream and put it on a cdr uncompressed you've lost nothing. Then rip it with a lossless encoder (flac) then again, you've lost nothing. However you do take a hit with the file size. Mike, Thank you for the clarification. I see your point. I do some recording of FM broadcasts from WPFW FM 89.3 in lossless format. I like the results but the file size is brutal. Usually convert to MP3 or Ogg to take it anywhere. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
katan wrote: I wonder how that'll work with tunes you already own. -- R:\katan Judging from the what I see at the iTunes Store with my collection, you get the bargain of buying your collection a second time, albeit at a discount. Maybe ransoming would be a better term. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Steve Jobs
RLeeSimon wrote: Prolly hyperthyroid... Wants a cracker? :-) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Digital Media Streamers/Receivers
Anyone have any suggestions or experience with these? Thanks! Seth Hi Seth, I've had success using the Roku Soundbridge in a similar setup. You could install the included Firefly Media Server software on your network attached storage drive and it will serve up DRM free music files to the Soundbridge. I have not been able to use iTunes purchases, even the iTunes + supposedly DRM free files, through my Soundbridge until I burned them to CD and then ripped them back onto my server as MP3 files. Here's a link: http://www.roku.com/products_soundbridge.php -- “Sous le ceil tout etoile” John Settle Personal Webpage: Urban Astro Images http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejjs-cts/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] IE 8 Beta
Richard P. wrote: I uninstalled IE 8 which left IE 7 already installed but IE 7 didn't have any toolbars, nor any way to display them. This works for me: In I.E.7, right click anywhere in the empty space to the right of the current page tab. A basic toolbar automagically appears then. J.Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Anti Virus Suite Recommendation
Richard, I use Grisoft's AVG free version and am very happy with it. I laos use Spybot Search Destroy an Lavasoft's Adaware. I also run my web browser (Firefox) through DropMyRights as a limited user. That avoids a lot of problems. Richard P. wrote: Any recommendations for an anti-virus suite (anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall)? Looking for an all inclusive package that is user friendly. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** 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] Anti Virus Suite Recommendation
I alos use the free version of the ZoneAlarms firewall. Richard P. wrote: Any recommendations for an anti-virus suite (anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall)? Looking for an all inclusive package that is user friendly. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** 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] iPod - Zune
Jeff Wright wrote: I rip/buy all my music as un-DRM'd MP3s to a folder on my hard drive and manage it from there through Windows Explorer and Media Monkey. I hope that iTunes doesn't screw up the perfectly usable system I have in place, tho' I've been told it won't. I remain skeptical. Jeff, iTunes will work well with this setup. I have been doing that exact procedure for a year now. I even link my library to the Amarok player for Linux. John * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] iPod - Zune
Stephen Brownfield wrote: Tom, How can I find out what if any of my iTunes songs can be upgraded to higher-bit-rate and non-DRM? Steve, To see a list of iTunes store purchases you made that can be changed to the non-DRM iTunes plus format, visit the iTunes store and on the Quick Links Menu in the upper left quadrant, select iTunes Plus. You get a listing of what can be converted and how much it will cost. It is an all or nothing at all choice. John * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] iPod - Zune
John Settle wrote: store and on the Quick Links Menu in the upper left quadrant, select iTunes Plus. Y Sorry, make that the upper right quadrant. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Comcast bundle feedback
Bill, I have been a long standing customer with Comcast for Digital TV and High Speed Internet. Until recently, I had the TV and Internet ala cart. That is separate. I bundled the two together back in Jan. to get more premium TV channels for only a slight increase in monthly payment. It was a poor choice. The separate businesses of the company do not talk to each other. I was triple billed for two months running for the TV service. The drawback to the bundle became apparent when every time I called to straighten out the TV billing (and I had to call many, many times!) my high speed internet service would be disconnected. I then would have to make many more phone calls to get that restored. Seems that with the bundle, if there is the least little discrepancy or change in one of the bundled services, Comcast requires that ALL the services in the bundle be disconnected and then the customer has to contact the business office of each services (in your case three!) and navigate through their bureaucracy to get the service restored. By the way, they continue to charge you for the disconnected service.This takes a lot of patience as often multiple calls to each business office is required. So you will never have a single problem, true, you will have them in threes! This is a good reason to avoid bundling. For more detail, especially why you might not wishto bundle phone services with Comcast. visit this page: http://www.comcastmustdie.com/ I can not recommend Comcast to anyone with a clear conscience. Regards, John Settle Quoting Bill L'Hommedieu [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'll be moving into an apartment (don't know which yet) in Arlington from a single family home and wonder what options for cable/satellite exist. I suspect the Comcast is the only choice. If that's true, what's the service like on the bundle of TV, phone and internet. Is FiOS available in multi-unit rentals/condos? FiOS *is* available to multi-unit buildings. Some friends of mine have it (in Annapolis). I don't know if they have to build it in with the building (their's is a fairly new building), or if they can retrofit. It seems like apartments/condos would be fairly profitable pickin's for Verizon since the potential customers are--literally--right on top of each other. As for Comcast's bundle, I don't know, but you can tell them that you can get Verizon's Triple Play for $99 and see if they'll match it. Katan * ** 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] UDPATE: Running a portable hard drive
From Wikipedia entry for Firewire: *FireWire* is Apple Inc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc.'s brand name http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_name for the *IEEE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers 1394* interface (although the 1394 standard also defines a backplane http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backplane interface). It is also known as *i.LINK* (Sony's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony name) and *DV* (Panasonic's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic name, not to be confused with DV http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DV camcorder tapes). Regards, John Settle Snyder, Mark (IT Civilian) wrote: USB was first and foremost an advancement in the serial interface. USB was led by Intel, just as FireWire was led by Apple (remember when other companies called it various other names?). Power was added after the initial USB spec; Firewire had it from its inception. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- The pattern is USB was never meant to power everything from your toaster to your hair dryer. And like Firewire, USB was created jointly by several companies, not just one. Tom would have us think USB was intended to power large external HD's and when it can't, then he can pretend it's the fault of a bad spec. USB is for running lower power peripherals, not powering jet engines. * ** 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] UDPATE: Running a portable hard drive
Yes other companies have different names for it and even different capabilities. To quote the Wikipedia entry for example: Sony's implementation of the system is known as i.LINK (fully incorporated in 1394a-2000), and uses only the four signal pins, omitting the two pins which provide power to the device in favor of a separate power connector on Sony's i.LINK products. The ports are sometimes labeled S100 or S400 to indicated speed in Mbit/s. When I got my 3G iPod back in 2003, it canme with a 4 wire adapter for the firewire plug. I always thought that was because the early Apple implementation of 1394 didn't have the two power lines just the four data lines. I think this is wrong. Regards, John Settle mike wrote: That other companies who helped develop it still call it other things? You said 'remember when', it's not a remember when, but a 'did you know' other companies call it other things. Remember when is past tense. Mike On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 11:42 AM, Snyder, Mark (IT Civilian) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The rest of us all call it Firewire, including everyone in this thread. What is your point? Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Firewire is still called other things by the other companies who helped develop it. * ** 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] OpenMac / Missing?
No prob.! Thanks for the corrections. Both Gorilla's and Guerrilla's indulge in nit picking when required. John DeCarlo wrote: On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 10:12 AM, John J Settle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Possibly a gorilla marketing tactic. I am a day behind on the Tech 5 Webcast schedule. He publishes them on Pacific time and I listen on Eastern. Or maybe even a guerilla marketing tactic. Sorry, a minor nit, but I had to pick at it. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] OpenMac / Missing?
Ah, but can you actually buy one? If you order one will it actually be delivered? John Duncan Yoyo wrote: I don't think so. It is just a company so small as to not have an actual physical location. You can get to the configurations on the web page again. On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 10:23 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hoax http://gizmodo.com/380488/psystar-exposed-looks-like-a-hoax * ** 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] Signs of the arrival of FIOS
Yes, that's it. Here's a link: *http://tinyurl.com/5ztmz4* Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Jitter bug? Stewart At 05:40 PM 4/15/2008, you wrote: Yes, what's that one advertised all the time? It has big buttons and is only a cell phone without all the gimmicks like camera and web access, etc. And they advertise it has plans as low as $9.95/mo. It's called the skipper, or some stupid name like that. I'll have to wait for the commercial again to give you the exact name. Jeff M Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace 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] Norton SystemWorks
I would second Matthew's suggestion. I have used trend Micro at the office and AVG at home for some years now. I am much happier having dumped Norton and McAffee. John Settle Matthew Taylor wrote: I would never suggest either Norton or McCaffee - they are in my opinion bloat-ware of a high order. Take a look at Trend Micro, or AVG for leaner, and in my experience more effective, protection. Matthew On Apr 10, 2008, at 9:46 PM, Christopher Range wrote: I just re-installed NSW. It says I have 172 days left on the subscription. When I try to update, it won't update. Before anyone suggests McCaffee, it won't work on my computer because, I tried it several months ago. Christopher * ** 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] Norton SystemWorks
Pardon the additional post. If you decide to uninstall NSW, be sure to visit their website and get the most current uninstaller. You can be in a world of hurt otherwise. Matthew Taylor wrote: I would never suggest either Norton or McCaffee - they are in my opinion bloat-ware of a high order. Take a look at Trend Micro, or AVG for leaner, and in my experience more effective, protection. Matthew On Apr 10, 2008, at 9:46 PM, Christopher Range wrote: I just re-installed NSW. It says I have 172 days left on the subscription. When I try to update, it won't update. Before anyone suggests McCaffee, it won't work on my computer because, I tried it several months ago. Christopher * ** 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] Disc or Disk? Pardon me, my I use your Ameche?
I do get a humorous lift from this thread. Reminds me of a Barbara Stanwyck / Gary Cooper movie from 1941 Ball of Fire where she is a mobsters moll hold up with a group of stereotypical, egghead lexicographers working on a new version of an encyclopedia. She convinces them to try to include current slang. One of the mobster characters states he has to make a telephone call by saying Gotta use the Ameche referring to Don Ameche's 1939 role in The Life of Alexander Graham Bell. (Same Studio.) Cue central casting stuffy professor types falling all over themselves to document the usage. (in this case Cue the central casting IT types...) I've never been able to document that usage in the wild. If it was in the vernacular, it life must have been ephemeral in the extreme. Some one wrote: That is exactly right and why the following is exactly wrong... I believe the authoritative text on the English language is still the O.E.D.(The Oxford English Dictionary.)... The OED is not the authority, *we* are the authority and the OED is the reporter of what we do. I'll agree if that was intended to say: The Oxford Dictionary of the English Language is not the authority on our (fill in the blank for your highly specialized field of interest) technical terminology. It is the wrong standard to apply. For usage in the general population of English speaking peoples, consistent, widespread usage over time would need to be documented and proven by we or what ever pronoun puts itself forward as an authority for inclusion to be considered. I believe 10 years is a generally accepted rule of thumb although those egghead English majors like Dr. Johnson have been known to show a remarkable degree of flexibility when presented with documentation included in a reasoned, intelligent argument. Somehow, the fiat of because we said it means that appears to come up a little short on intelligence and reason, IMHO. Seems, like the English language, technical jargon is in a constant state of revision and expansion. I humbly submit this thread as proof thereof. Jargon provides a wonderful and quick way of communicating among like minded people; use it frequently myself. The con is that it excludes those outside the cult. The key is knowing when it gets in the way and when it does not. Clear skies, John J Settle (longitude 76W 56' 30.34, latitude 38N 57' 22.06) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Disc or Disk? Pardon me, my I use your Ameche?
Not in my book. That's a typo. ;-) Fred Holmes wrote: Are hold and holed interchangeable? Fred Holmes At 11:36 AM 4/9/2008, John Settle wrote: I do get a humorous lift from this thread. Reminds me of a Barbara Stanwyck / Gary Cooper movie from 1941 Ball of Fire where she is a mobsters moll hold up with a group of stereotypical, egghead lexicographers working on a new version of an encyclopedia. She convinces them to try to include current slang. One of the mobster characters states he has to make a telephone call by saying Gotta use the Ameche referring to Don Ameche's 1939 role in The Life of Alexander Graham Bell. (Same Studio.) Cue central casting stuffy professor types falling all over themselves to document the usage. (in this case Cue the central casting IT types...) I've never been able to document that usage in the wild. If it was in the vernacular, it life must have been ephemeral in the extreme * ** 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] Disc vs. Disk
Sir, I believe the authoritative text on the English language is still the O.E.D.(The Oxford English Dictionary.) Have you queried the unabridged version of that source? Regrettably, I have no access. Tony B wrote: Or by the pleasantly ignorant that never bother to read dictionaries or have any understanding of how living languages evolve. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=disc On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 10:47 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've always used disc for optical media and disk for hard drives etc. And you would be right. These are not interchangeable, except by those who think all words interchangeable and simply grunt. * ** 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] solar battery chargers
Betty, Do you by chance live in Maryland? My wife and I have been discussing going solar with our circa 1905 house and an looking for a reliable solar contractor. betty wrote: And what about Windows users who are perpetually in the dark? The price for those panels is lower than some of the new cable/DSL/ADSL modems. Searched online and found one that retails at $44.99, and another for $37.95; will be much less if bundled with FIOS service boxes. Betty: Is this packaged in a way that will allow a DIY installation? First time I saw photovoltaic trickle chargers for 12V batteries was at a Volkswagen dealer. They had the chargers plugged into many of the cars on their lot, with the PV panel on the dashboard. I'd guess they might have some kind of deal from the German government where homeowners and businesses are given incentives to install PV panels on their buildings to generate electricity. These panels are integrated roofing, like tiles [search SunSlate], not big panels bolted to the roof, as were used 20 years ago. Initially the equivalent cost of energy from PV was around 40 cents per kw hour while power companies charged 10 cents/kwh. Government paid the difference to the customers. Cost has gone down to 30 cents, 20 cents, and is expected to reach parity within 5 years. After that the electricity from PV panels will be free. I didn't look at the brand that they were using, but I could ask the VW dealer, or you could ask a dealer that uses them. I got the prices by using a search engine. These chargers plug into the cigarette lighter in a car. The laptop chargers were well over $200 when I looked for one several years ago and are still expensive, but chargers for cell phones and iPods can be found for under $40. And, yes, the battery chargers are easy to set up. Some models are even sold in the online NPR shop and many other places on the Internets. * ** 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] New south wales law allows all computers on a netwo
Gerald Wrote: Cuba(sure, nice beaches) John writes: Well, it's not like we haven't done it before. Clear skies, John J Settle (longitude 76W 56' 30.34, latitude 38N 57' 22.06) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] I Made a Green-Horn Error in Windows Install
Greeting! I recently built my own PC for the first time. When I installed the operating system (Windows XP SP2 Home Edition) I made the green-horn error of having a combo floppy drive and 7-in-1 card reader install. Windows wound up lettering the floppy and all the 7-in-1 drives before it lettered my hard drive, hence the operating system is installed on Drive H. I've install the Microsoft Office Suite and a few other pieces of software and non-standard drive lettering does cause some problems. I'd like to correct the drive lettering and was curious to see if there was an alternative to uninstalling, formatting and re-installing the operating system and the other software. After I disconnect the problematic software. Any advice anyone? I suppose if I have to do that, now would be the best time! Thank you in advance. Clear skies, John J Settle (longitude 76W 56' 30.34, latitude 38N 57' 22.06) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Test, test, test.
Bill L'Hommedieu wrote: This a test message to see if my posts are getting, well, posted. I'm receiving all the others but not mine. Thanks and Merry Christmas. Bill L'Hommedieu You passed. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] PayPal Phishing warning
Heard about this site and thought it might be helpful. http://cups.cs.cmu.edu/antiphishing_phil/quiz/index.html Clear skies, John J Settle (longitude 76W 56' 30.34, latitude 38N 57' 22.06) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Comcast new Legal Policy / Co-incidental Loss of service?
The link below is to an article in the W.P. on how local governments are upset over Comcast's new legal policy. The interesting co-incidence is that I live in Prince George's Co., got my cable bill, read the document and promptly opted out protecting my right to sue and be part of class action lawsuits against Comcast. Did that Friday. Monday I lost service from Comcast for both TV and high speed internet. Still out and no tech available until Thursday. Tried to check my Comcast email from work over the internet which I have done many times before and can't login. Bad password error message. Glad I don't have the triple play package or I probably wouldn't have a phone either! I am sure this is all just a co-incidence, yeah right. http://www.tiny.cc/WPComcast Clear skies, John J Settle (longitude 76W 56' 30.34, latitude 38N 57' 22.06) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
