Re: [CGUYS] laptop shuts down
Judy, It sounds like a battery problem. The list has move to Yahoo. You can find out more about joining discussion there, by going to www.cguys.org Steve On 7/9/10 4:04 PM, Judy Cosler wrote: My *fully charged *ASUS laptop, not v. old, shuts down if I unplug it. what could be causing this? *** ** 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] Windows 7, 32-bit or XP
It is time for a client of mine to get a new Computer. His adaptive keyboard works only with a 32-bit OS (Windows or Mac). His screen reader works only with windows. Thus I need to get a Windows computer running a 32-bit OS. With the adaptive software and hardware this computer is most likely going to cost $2k plus! When I look online to get prices all the Windows 7 computers say that they are 64-bit. How hard will be to get the 32-bit version? I could go with a computer running XP, but I'm afraid that that he would then he would start to run into problems a year or two down the road. Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7, 32-bit or XP
Tom, When I checked in the past, there were no plans to make a 64-bit driver. When I checked today I checked it today it stated: IntelliKeys USB does not currently support machines running 64-bit Operating Systems (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Snow Leopard), nor machines with multiple-core processors (unless additional processor cores are disabled). Solutions are currently being developed and will be available soon. I thought there was a 32-bit version of Windows 7. Was I mistaken? Why do you recommend waiting and going with the 64-bit? Steve On May 7, 2010, at 9:47 AM, Stephen Brownfield wrote: When I look online to get prices all the Windows 7 computers say that they are 64-bit. How hard will be to get the 32-bit version? I could go with a computer running XP, but I'm afraid that that he would then he would start to run into problems a year or two down the road. Thanks The problem is that your timing is bad. You need to wait for 64-bit drivers to become available. Can you make some minor improvements to the current setup to delay a major upgrade for a year? By then your adaptive hardware suppliers will probably have caught up with current tech requirements. * ** 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] Adobe Digital Editions
What does anyone know about Adobe Digital Editions? I was thinking of trying it on my Mac, but did not install it when I saw that it downloads and installs from the web. I like to be the one to install/uninstall programs on my computer. If I install it will I have problems uninstalling it? Is it worth the trouble or should I avoid it? I was going to use it to read ebooks from PROJECT GUTENBERG. Should I just go with the old plain text or HTML instead? Thanks, Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] wireless broadband
My wife was looking at possibly getting wireless broadband from Sprint (her cell phone provider) for a trip this summer. She started to ask me about what was meant by 5GB of usage a month. I went to the web site and it stated 5GB/300MB off-network roaming per month I assume that this means 5GB of upload and 300MB of download per month. If I am correct this should be fine for her. She is basically doing email (in the cloud) and surfing the web. She doesn't upload or download a lot of files. Am I correct? What should she be looking at it? TIA Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] combining PDFs
I use a simple and free program called PDFJoiner (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19904vid=110771) on my PPC Mac running 10.4.11. It works fine even though it was only designed for 10.2. I've never tried it on a new OS or on an Intel based Mac. Steve b_s-wilk wrote: I have 11 1-page pdfs that I'd like to combine into one file. I'm tired. I know I can do this with simple tools, but don't remember which ones. I don't have Adobe Acrobat that runs in OS X. I do have InDesign and a collection of freeware and shareware. [Mac OS X v.10.5.8] * ** 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 Market Share At 11%
I agree with Betty, but want to add a browser to her list of browsers masking ID - OmniWeb. Steve betty wrote: You Windoz weenies still don't get it, do you. Mac users need to use multiple browsers that can mask the OS, because there are still millions of web sites, many of them commercial that block Macs or distort their experience. This isn't some clueless individual who's still using FrontPage either. I had to contact SuperPages.com last week because a random message told me that I needed a newer version of IE--IE was discontinued for Macs years ago--or else I couldn't view their maps. Masking browser ID and OS has been necessary for Mac users since we figured out how to do it a dozen years ago. It's built into Safari, Opera, iCab, and a simple add-on in Mozilla browsers. Thus, no matter how limited or encompassing the survey population, it won't show all of the Mac users. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Wait
I agree! Jordan wrote: Constance Warner wrote: At this point, why not WAIT AND SEE what happens when the iPad gets into the stores and people actually buy it and start using it? It seems to me that the discussion has gone about as far as it can go at this point, at this imperfect state of knowledge about the device Much further than it should have gone. Thank you Constance. More of us should have heeded David Pogue's advice quoted early in this discussion. * ** 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] pcAnywhere
I have a chance to get pcAnywhere 12.5, for our non-profit. Any thoughts on it Pro/Con. We primarily run Macs (laptop 10.5 and desktop 10.4) and have one linux box (laptop). Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] YouTube videos
Betty, I use an old version of iMove to edit the video I place on YouTube and have had no problems. Steve b_s-wilk wrote: What's the best format and easiest way to go from DV cam to upload to youtube? I made the mistake of using iMovie instead of Final Cut. Do I need to start over? Is there an export setting that works? So far, after trying to export 3 times, they all look terrible, but original video looks excellent, even on a 42 TV. Software, format, export settings, please. Video is DV. Intel iMac. thx Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] iPod connection
Do any of the current iPods connect via firewire or are they all solely USB 2 now? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] : Buying an iMac Pro -the answer
I believe that Rocky may have stated the the real answer to the original question. rocky lee wrote: On the Apple web site, look under Distributors in Latin America. http://latam.apple.com/buy/lae/find.php?r_type=macsr_pais=Virgin+Islands Date:Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:59:32 -0400 From:Victor Subervi victorsube...@gmail.com Subject: Buying an iMac Pro Ok, you all convinced me. I'll have money next week. I would like your advice. I live in the US Virgin Islands (eat your hearts out ;) but getting things shipped down here is a major hassle. The USPS ships for the same costs as the continental US, but neither Apple nor Amazon will ship this computer here for me. I don't want to have to ship to my brother and have him reship it, that costs money and time. Anybody out there know of a supplier who will ship it directly to me? TIA, Victor -- The Logos has come to bear http://logos.13gems.com/ * ** 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] Dock placement: [Was: Re: [CGUYS] Consternation...]
Continue to hold down the command key and you can tab through the bar. That requires only one hand. t.piwowar wrote: On Jan 1, 2010, at 5:49 PM, Roger D. Parish wrote: Simply place the cursor over the icon of the program you want in the command-tab bar. It causes it to be selected without having to click. Then, release the command key, and that program is brought forward. That requires 2 hands. You really think that's better? * ** 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] Audio File Conversion
iTunes will convert .wav files to MP3. I do not know if Flip4Mac can convert or save a .wma as an MP3, but that that is where I'd look for that. Steve Bill L'Hommedieu wrote: On Dec 18, 2009, at 5:02 PM, mike wrote: OS? On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 2:46 PM, Bill L'Hommedieu lhomme...@comcast.netwrote: I want to convert some .wma, .wav and au files to mp3. Any suggestions on a utility to get this done? Thanks. Bill L'Hommedieu 10.4.11 * ** 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] WiFi SD cards
I've seen WiFi SD cards before, but not WiFi-enabled SD memory card. Chris Dunford wrote: Well, this is something I hadn't seen before: http://www.thenerds.net/EYE_FI.Eye_Fi_Home_Wireless_2_GB_Secure_Digital_SD_Card.EYEFI2HM.html Basically, it's a WiFi-enabled SD memory card. You stick it in your camera or whatever and it provides network connectivity. In essence, the camera gets networked. Has anyone had any experience with something like this? * ** 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] WiFi SD cards
Judy, The cards I saw were primarily for Palm devices and are much like the old wireless PC cards that that you would slide into the side of your laptop to connect it to a wireless network. It was not used for storage at all, just transferring data wirelessly. These WiFi-enabled SD memory card not only transfer data wirelessly, but can also store data. Steve Judy Cosler wrote: what's the difference, Steve? On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Stephen Brownfield steveei...@verizon.netwrote: I've seen WiFi SD cards before, but not WiFi-enabled SD memory card. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Mac OS upgrade
I'd look on ebay if all you want is OS 10.4. That is were I got my version of 10.4 - new. I just did search on ebay and got around 20 hits. Steve John H. Davis wrote: My G5 1.8 dual is getting a bit long in the tooth.At !0.39 it did everything I wanted it to but now several apps I want to update require 10.4 or later. 10.4 is no longer available (except at outrageous prices) and a 10.5 upgrade requires 10.4 My processor is a ppc so 10.6 is out for me.I didn't expect this machine to become a white elephant so soon.Any suggestions would be appreciated as 299$ for a scalped copy of 10.4 is out of the realm for me right now. TIA, John * ** 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] Drop Box
Steve, Thanks, but the Drop Box (www.dropbox.com/) I was talking about is the same one Tony David talked about in their emails (which posted after yours). Steve B the Other Steve phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM, Stephen Brownfield steveei...@verizon.net wrote: Has anyone used Drop Box? What are the pros cons? Are you speaking of the Apple OS Drop Box? If so, it works fine for moving files for other users to be able to access. If it is some other Drop Box, I have no idea. 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] A Tale of Two Hard Drives: Apple's Secret Wea pon?
Fred, I do not believe that I have ever bought AppleCare (my wife and I have bought seven new Macs over the years) and the very few times that I needed support, received it promptly with no problems. Steve B Fred Holmes wrote: While I have never purchased it, one can purchase premium support with a Dell PC. It looks as if premium support is an option when buying Dell, but mandatory when buying Mac. ??? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Dreamweaver (was: Dead desktop computer -- what is likely the matter?)
t.piwowar wrote: However if you are still in a position to exercise your freedom, Dreamweaver is just peachy. How hard is it to learn and use Dreamweaver? I currently use Contribute to manage a web site, but at time find it a little lacking. I have never really worked with HTML. Thanks, Steve B (the other Steve) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Death to M$; Death to Apple
I too live in the country and my answers would be the same as Steve's with the exception that we have geothermal instead of a heat pump (we also heat with wood). We are also fortunate enough to have DSL service, so we don't have to use satellite service for the internet (we do use it for TV). It is great to live out here in the country. The Other Steve phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall revsamarsh...@earthlink.net wrote: Propane is an option and is used by many in rural areas. I use wood and a heat pump. Also you would be surprised at the number of clinics and doctors in rural areas. Probably better and more friendly than in the city. Absolutely. Less expensive too. And finally who cares how close the apple store is, have never been in one and do think I have missed much. I can hit the Apple Store when I go in to the city...if I want to. I get my Mac gear chiefly through online retailers. We may not have all that you urbanites have but we like the country and it smells wonderful. Plus, we got stuff they ain't got, as is said out here. Quiet, Stars and stars and stars. Clean air. Clean water. Who needs to lock their doors? Hey, this is where most of the urbanites dream of eventually moving to, isn't it? That's what I did. 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/ ** *
[CGUYS] Transfer from a cell phone (was Re: [CGUYS] Free app)
Betty, Thanks. Just last week, my wife and I wondered if there was way to share pictures off our cell phones without incurring a cost from the cell phone company. This worked. Thanks Steve b_s-wilk wrote: Does your phone have Bluetooth? I transfer pictures via BT to my S-E phone. No phone number, no email necessary. I use the Bluetooth System Preference on my iMac to do this. If your phone has WiFi you can also transfer that way. Betty Tmobile for regular users has email addresses attached to the phone number. so... 6238755...@tmomail.net should allow you to send from an email to the phone. Is there a free Mac app out there for OS-X that would allow me to send small jpeg files to my t-mobil pay as you go cell phone? * ** 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] Time Machine and a MacBook Pro
My wife has a MacBookPro running OS 10.5.8. She just bought an external hard drive for backup purposes. (We figured that she'd use Time Machine.) The drive can be connected by USB 2 or FireWire (both 400 800). She has all three ports on her MacBook Pro. I am assuming that best one for her to use would be the Firewire 800. Am I correct? Also since she is using a MacBook Pro, it will not always be connected to the drive. Will this cause a problem? What else should I watch out for? This is my first attempt at using Time Machine. Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Zire 31 project
I have a couple of old Palm Zire 31 PDAs. I am planing on taking them apart and seeing if I can put one working PDA together from the peices. Does anyone know where I might be able to get some schematics of the Zire 31 to use as a guide for this project? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Thunderbird Question
Betty, Thanks that worked! Steve b_s-wilk wrote: Ho w do I set up my signature in Thunderbird? I've gone to Tools Account Settings checked the box attach signature type signature in box pressed OK. It, however, does not attach to to the message. The only change is the box is checked, but the signature vanishes. What am I doing wrong? Thanks Steve The field is for a file location, not your actual sig. Create a text file with whatever you want for your sig, go to the same place in Account settings and click on the Choose button. Choose the file with your sig. Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] changing the rules of Web addresses
This was the kind of issue that I was really wondering about when I made the initial post on this. tjpa wrote: On Oct 27, 2009, at 9:42 AM, Stephen Brownfield wrote: According to the Daily Mail, the ICANN board will pass a resolution this Friday that will allow entire Web addresses to be written in non-Latin alphabets. There were several false starts on this that created huge security holes. The biggest one was using non-Latin characters that look like Latin characters to create deceptive URLs. Securing us from such exploits falls to the browser makers. I have not read anything recently about their solving this. Has anyone read anything to assure us? * ** 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] Proper permissions for OS X slave drive?
tjpa wrote: On Oct 27, 2009, at 6:57 PM, db wrote: I recently bought I new primary sata drive for a MacPro and loaded Leopard on it while keeping the 2ndary internal sata drive ... which included data ... intact. Now under leopard, under permissions, it still sees an unknown account which is the previous Tiger owner and it doesn't allow any writing/ deleting on the 2ndary drive. I know how to change the permissions and ownership but don't know exactly which should be listed. The new Home acct name, System, Admin, Everyone etc. Usually there is a cascading list of 2 or 3 but I can't remember what they should be. Can anyone tell me? Click on the drive's icon. Right click and select Get Info. At the bottom of that window check the box for Ignore ownership on this volume. Voila! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * The other option would be click the icon, then press command-I to Get Info. Then at the bottom of that window check the box for Ignore ownership on this volume. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] changing the rules of Web addresses
I read that ICANN is planning on changing the rules of Web addresses, by allowing non-Latin alphabet characters. Here's the link: http://www.switched.com/2009/10/26/web-to-go-truly-world-wide-with-non-latin-urls/ According to the Daily Mail, the ICANN board will pass a resolution this Friday that will allow entire Web addresses to be written in non-Latin alphabets. Those languages could be anything from Japanese to Arabic, or Hindi to Greek. The change means that many people around the world could more easily navigate the Web, and even create Web sites in their native tongue. Of the 1.6 billion people who use the Internet, about half are native speakers of languages that do not use the Latin alphabet. This is the biggest change technically to the Internet since it was invented 40 years ago, said ICANN chairman Peter Dengate Thrush What are your thoughts about it? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Learning Mac...
Marcio, The Apple store should be more than willing to help her. It is not hard at all to learn to use a Mac. If she wants to buy a Mac, make sure that she looks at the Education Discount. Steve Marcio wrote: My daughter is a school teacher. She knows very well how to work with PCs. She has a PC laptop. Now in her new school they only have Macs, for teachers and students. I am not sure she should buy a Mac but she says that she doesn´t know how to work with them. Is there a school or a place where she can learn? Perhaps in an Apple Store? Thanks Marcio * ** 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] Subject: wireless question
Tom, I hate to retire my ilamp completely. Like most Macs, it is still a good hard working computer. As a Print Sever, I could hook up both my laser printers to it. It also would be my legacy Mac, so if I need to open any of my old OS 9 files it can do that. Again, I always have trouble retiring my Macs because that just keep on working. Steve tjpa wrote: On Oct 24, 2009, at 9:33 PM, Stephen Brownfield wrote: It is currently set using the Ethernet. It connects to my wireless DSL modem/router. The printer is connected to iMac and shared with our wireless laptops. My iMac is over 7 years old, so I was thinking when I replace it that I would make it my wireless print server. I was wondering if I could just make it wireless or if I am going to need to keep it connected to the wireless router via the Ethernet. I hope this makes sense. Retire the lamp to object d'art status. Just buy a wireless print server and connect it to your printer. Many WiFi access points include this feature. * ** 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] wireless question
I have an iMac G4 (iLamp) running OS 10.4.11. I would like to make it wireless. It takes the old airport card (I could get that off ebay). Should I use that or should I get a USB wireless adapter (this iMac only has USB 1.1)? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Subject: wireless question
It is currently set using the Ethernet. It connects to my wireless DSL modem/router. The printer is connected to iMac and shared with our wireless laptops. My iMac is over 7 years old, so I was thinking when I replace it that I would make it my wireless print server. I was wondering if I could just make it wireless or if I am going to need to keep it connected to the wireless router via the Ethernet. I hope this makes sense. Steve rocky lee wrote: Stephen, What model/brand of wireless router will you be connecting to? I'll suggest another option: A wireless bridge which goes from 802.11 to 10/100 base-T. It will give you ethernet into the iMac's existing RJ-45 ethernet jack. Along similar lines, there are wireless routers in the $40.00 range which support bridging. You configure it to recognize the existing wireless network and you can plug into the RJ 45 LAN jacks. You get the wifi range of the router and the ability to connect multiple ethernet devices. The USB-802.11 wifi adapters I've tried are short on the antenna power and are more limited in range. Rocky -- Date:Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:20:06 -0400 From:Stephen Brownfield steveei...@verizon.net Subject: wireless question I have an iMac G4 (iLamp) running OS 10.4.11. I would like to make it wireless. It takes the old airport card (I could get that off ebay). Should I use that or should I get a USB wireless adapter (this iMac only has USB 1.1)? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- End of COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 23 Oct 2009 to 24 Oct 2009 - Special issue (#2009-949) * * ** 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] Good to know...
Jeff, Your subject line should have read OT: Good to know... since this is a computer/technology article. Steve Jeff Morris wrote: This is a great article. Enjoy! http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/15919 * ** 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] Good to know...
I meant to say since this is NOT a computer/technology article. Stephen Brownfield wrote: Jeff, Your subject line should have read OT: Good to know... since this is a computer/technology article. Steve Jeff Morris wrote: This is a great article. Enjoy! http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/15919 * ** 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] Linux on PPC (was Linux Mint)
My hacker machine is a Powerbook G3. I currently am running Fedora 10 on it. Let me know if you have any other recommendations of Linux to run on it. Steve Mark A. Metz wrote: 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/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] nostalgia [was: awesomeness]
b_s-wilk wrote: mike xha...@gmail.com escribió: http://gallery.elksex.com/fun/1324.JPG http://indemnity83.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/foxtrot_imac-500x160.jpg * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Both these were great! Equal time for both WFB and MFB. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] macpromo bundle
I received an add for the October macpromo bundle (http://macpromo.com/). Iwas thinking about this just because it included TechTools Pro 5. What are you thoughts about TechTools Pro 5? The rest of this bundle? Has anyone had any experience with a macpromo bundle? thanks, Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] old Back UPS use
Can I use an old Back UPS as a surge protector? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Brother HL- 2170W printer
Betty, Sorry to hear you are having problems with your Brother printer. I've had good luck with mine. I have connected mine to one Mac using USB and then shared it with the others. I can do this both wired or wireless without a problem. I however have never tried to network one. Steve b_s-wilk wrote: Just got it. So far it's a loud paperweight. Loaded drivers and utilities on PCs and Macs. None can see or print to it. Ethernet cable makes lights blink on printer and router, utility finds it--nothing happens. Any tips for using this printer wirelessly or wired? Prefer to use wired or wireless network, not USB. thx betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] USB hub question
Fred, The way I understand is that it depends on the device. Some devices need extra power, for those you will need to plug the hub in. Others devices, like my printer, can be plugged into a non powered hub and work fine. I would say get a powered hub and only plug it in when you need to. Steve Fred Jones wrote: Hi Guys - I would appreciate some info. I was wondering if a USB hub that comes with an AC adapter would work without the adapter? I was wanting a NON-powered USB hub for use with a laptop, but I was thinking if the powered hub would work both ways then it would be better to buy a powered hub. Thanks for any information. * ** 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] Copier recommendations
My wife I are looking for a new home/small business copier. It needs to be able to copy legal size documents. We'd prefer a laser copier and one we could use as a backup printer with our Macs. Any recommendations? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] BROTHER DCP-7040 DIGITAL COPIER
Has anyone had any experience with a BROTHER DCP-7040 DIGITAL COPIER? (I see it on sale at OfficeMax for $130.) Any thoughts? I have used and been happy with BROTHER laser printers. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Microsoft to Drop Zunes - PC World
The PC World used the phrase Microsoft plans to drop all of its Zune models except for a new high-definition (HD) version TPiwowar wrote: On Sep 13, 2009, at 2:20 PM Sep 13, Chris Dunford wrote: A headline worthy of Fox Nation. Any reasonable person would have written, Microsoft To Discontinue Older Zune Models. What would you be saying if Apple were to dump its entire line, except for one model? Of course you want to focus on the messenger, not the message. This move is a big deal. I bet the one model will soon become the no model. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Word/Excel merge problem
Tony, I saved it as a .csv file and it worked fine. I had the labels printed up by 12:30! Thanks Steve Tony B wrote: First thing that comes to mind: Try exporting it to a .csv (or something) and merging that. Or have her send you a .csv. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Word/Excel merge problem
Stewart, Thanks, but I had already done that. Tony's advice to save it as a .csv worked. Thanks for trying Steve Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Have you tried saving it in an older format for import? Stewart * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Word/Excel merge problem
Tom, Thanks, I'll download the converter. I was able to do the merge after saving it as CSV file (per Tony's advice). Thanks again, Steve t.piwowar wrote: Office 2008 uses a very different file format than previous versions. There is a converter http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.mspx?pid=fid=EDB6CD8F-832C-4123-8982-AC0C601EA0A7#viewer Simpler would be saving the Excel file as tab delimited or CSV if you don't mind stripping out formatting. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Word/Excel merge problem
My wife emailed me an Excel database to merge into mailing labels. She is running Office 2008 on her MacBook Pro running 10.5. I am running Office X on my iMac running 10.4.11. I can open the file in Excel, but when I try to open it for a merge through Word, Word crashes. Do I need to upgrade my version of Office or is there a work around? I only do this mailing list twice a year. Other than that my main use of Office is to open documents others have sent me Thanks, Steve P.S. - I do have an unused/legal licensed copy of Office 2008 that I can install. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Vark
Jeff it is easy to forget that to set your default browser in OS X, you have to do that in Safari not the system preferences. Steve Jeff Miles wrote: I was being serious, but when I asked and after trying I had only been awake for about an hour. I had a brain cloud. Jeff Miles jmile...@charter.net Join my Mafia http://apps.facebook.com/inthemafia/status_invite.php?from=550968726 On Sep 6, 2009, at 4:09 PM, Jordan wrote: Jeff Miles wrote: I've found this list to be pretty quick at answering questions. Here, I'll test it. How do I get Safari to open when I click on a link in Mail? I've got it set to Firefox now, but want to change back to Safari. I used to know this, but this morning I couldn't find the preference to switch. You're not serious are you!? In Safari 4 it's the top thing in Preferences/General * ** 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] Mac Transition to 64-Bit
It is an IntelliKeys USB keyboard. (http://store.cambiumlearning.com/ProgramPage.aspx?parentId=074003405functionID=00908site=itc) It was originally designed school aged students with disabilities, but it also is great for adults who have trouble using a standard keyboard. I have been using them with adults with disabilities for over 10 years. Steve Mark A. Metz wrote: 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/ ** * * ** 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
Stewart, My preference has been the Kensington Expert Mouse trackball. It has 4 buttons that be programmed. I think it is great for people with CP. The ball is about the size of a cue ball. You can set them for different or the same functions. I like setting one for click, one for double click and one for drag, but you can set them for a number of functions or for no function if you so choose. I hope this helps. Steve Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: You do not know of any mouse like this do you? A friend of mine with CP uses an Easy Ball (An old product) from MS and it only has one mouse button instead of two, plus I think it is serial. Stewart At 01:12 PM 8/29/2009, you wrote: It is an IntelliKeys USB keyboard. (http://store.cambiumlearning.com/ProgramPage.aspx?parentId=074003405functionID=00908site=itc) It was originally designed school aged students with disabilities, but it also is great for adults who have trouble using a standard keyboard. I have been using them with adults with disabilities for over 10 years. Steve * ** 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
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. Steve TPiwowar wrote: On Aug 26, 2009, at 7:49 AM, Jeff Wright wrote: And Windows has been 64-bit for several years now. The problem has been in driver support and app compatibility, no surprise there. Precisely. Apple knows that some drivers won't work right with the 64 kernel, but it doesn't know if you have such drivers. It suspects that you probably do so the default is 32 bit. You can try 64 by starting up with the 6 and 4 keys depressed and from then on it will run with the 64 kernel. If you run into trouble you restart with 3 and 2 depressed and that puts you back to a 32 kernel. A very elegant solution to a problem that gave Vista users conniptions. What I don't understand is why WFBs have such a hard time understanding something so simple. * ** 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] Brutal Zune Review
Chris, The original link (from Tom), starts by summing up and linking to the CNET review. The CNET review also starts off with I'll admit right off the bat that I've been a pretty big fan of the Zune. I would say that the real question is Can the Zune HD catch up with the iPod Touch after giving the Touch a 2 year head start? Chris Dunford wrote: CNET disagrees. Zune HD hands-on look, impressions, tears of joy http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12519_7-10303243-49.html * ** 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] No browserless Win7 after all?
It looks like you have a choice, but this ballot appears to be in an IE window. Does that meant that Internet Explorer has already been installed on your computer? Steve Chris Dunford wrote: Since the plan to ship Win7 in Europe without a browser apparently did not satisfy regulators, MS has proposed shipping it with IE8 but also allowing users to choose between IE8, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera during setup. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10301299-56.html * ** 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] Hp Hulk Monitor
By swapping monitors with one you know works, you will then be able to tell if the problem is the monitor or something else. If the monitor works fine it is the monitor problem. If you still have the problem it is something else like the cable or video card. Judy Cosler wrote: so, how does swapping monitors help if it's a bad cable or video card??? On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Tony B ton...@gmail.com wrote: I'd certainly want to swap monitors before I declared that one dead. I mean, it could also be a bad cable or video card. On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 6:18 PM, One Manone911...@yahoo.com wrote: The display on the monitor of my hp pavilion f1703 running windoze xp has transformed its insipid blue background to hulk green. Anything I can do or is it time to buy a new monitor, preferable made my macintosh? ;) With thanks in advance ... * ** 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] Switching, and why
Eric, I think this is the kind of information Steve was looking. Eric S. Sande wrote: I keep hearing that most folks use Windows, even for personal use, because it is better. I hear the opposite from those who have switched. I'm just curious. It's simple, for me. I'm a gamer. Windows is the platform for that application. No need for debate on that. It isn't better, it's what there is for what I want to do. That it also isn't bad at what I want to do in audio and is also the default platform where I work pretty much makes it an obvious choice. That UNIX/Mac is more elegant is in my opinion obvious. so was AmigaDOS. I don't write OSes, I use what does the job I want it to do. * ** 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] Advertising for cell phones
And people who think of me as a tech savvy guy don't understand why I don't have a cell phone. I am a man who like to slow down (and sometimes stop) and smell the roses . Steve B phartz...@gmail.com wrote: I think that many advertisements for cell phones attempt to suggest that anyone who is not filling every waking second of every day with activity is not experiencing the best that life has to offer. Those same ads also seem to reinforce to those who are already stretched to the limit that they can use the advertised cell phone to enable them to cram even more work or other activity into whatever precious and wasted few seconds that are not booked up already. No time for relaxation in this world! Gotta go, go, go, go, go. A few tidbits form a recent Sprint advertising flyer I got in the mail: Running your life requires some running around. From business meetings to family meetings to meeting somewhere in the middle... No time for kicking back in that one. Never a dull moment. No rest here. Work, play and all the spaces in between demand service... Can't heave a sigh of relief and sneak a nap in the hammock anymore. The days of waiting for technology to catch up with your life are long gone. No need to slow down and smell the roses now. 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] firewire
Does the Firewire 800 port on the newer Macs carry power or are they lame also? t.piwowar wrote: Confirmed. 4-pin is the lame PC version of FireWire. Never missing the opportunity to build 'em cheaper and worse. On Jul 9, 2009, at 9:11 PM, mike wrote: I don't think the four pin firewire port carries power? Can someone verify? * ** 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] On-Screen Keyboard
Is your laptop also touch pad? I have seen it set up on those as the default, so that people can log in if it is in touch pad mode. I unfortunately do not know how to change that seting. Steve One Man wrote: Will someone pls tell me in simple terms how to remove the On-Screen Keyboard from my Dell Laptop, so that it doesn't open everytime I boot up? With thanks in advance * ** 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] Difficulty powering on my computer
The startup switch I'm thinking of (which I would call a half moon), most likely is technically a Quarter Moon. Steve Stewart Marshall wrote: Out house is Quarter Moon. Stewart At 02:07 PM 7/6/2009, you wrote: On Jul 6, 2009, at 9:31 AM, Tony B wrote: Unlikely. I'm not sure what you mean by half moon power switch Tourist Guide: If you see a half-moon on the front it is either a Windows PC or an out house. Or am I splitting hairs? * ** 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/ ** *
[CGUYS] anybody out there?
Is anybody out there? I have not received a single email from the Computer Guys list today. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Why late? (was M$ to Fix Outlook Campaign: Drop Dead)
I've been receiving the replies/discussion concerning the thread M$ to Fix Outlook Campaign: Drop Dead for a couple days. Today I finally received the initial post. Any idea why the initial post was almost 3 days late and the replies were on time? t.piwowar wrote: http://blogs.msdn.com/outlook/archive/2009/06/24/the-power-of-word-in-outlook.aspx “Microsoft welcomes the development of broadly-adopted e-mail standards. We understand that e-mail is about interoperability among various e-mail programs, and we believe that Outlook provides a good mix of a rich user experience and solid interoperability with a wide variety of other e-mail programs. There is no widely-recognized consensus in the industry about what subset of HTML is appropriate for use in e-mail for interoperability. The “Email Standards Project” does not represent a sanctioned standard or an industry consensus in this area. Should such a consensus arise, we will of course work with other e-mail vendors to provide rich support in our products. We are constantly working to improve our products and the experience that they give to our customers.” Why am I not surprised? * ** 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] Has Apple Crossed the Line?
I didn't know there were so many B5 fans on the list. John Duncan Yoyo wrote: Great now I get hear all Toms posts with Londo's accent. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Sprint Requires SSN to Open Acct, buy Pre
I agree it has become an ID number. I always have laughed, though, because when I was younger the Social Security card used to state on it that it was NOT to be used as an ID. Steve Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Do I like it? Heavens no. But it has become an ID# never the less. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good idea - manuals online
I discovered it back around February when I was looking for a manual for a friends all in printer/fax/scanner ( I believe it was an HP). The only cost appears to be periodic emails from them. Steve P.S. - It is one of the things I always liked about the Apple web site all the manuals, but it has always been limited just to theirs. Tony B wrote: The office called today and asked a technical question about one of their video cameras. Of course, my first response was to shout at the boss RTFM! But, she _does_ pay me for this type of thing, so I googled the manual. I found it on Retrevo, apparently a new service. I can see a real need for this type of service. Hello, Congratulations on becoming a Retrevo member. Our free service offers more than 100,000 manuals. Now that you've created your own personal account on Retrevo, why not let us store the manuals for all your gadgets. Click here to build your personal bookshelf of manuals. You will never have to go searching for a manual again. * ** 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] Databases: Open Office Base?
What is metadata? Where can I find out more about it? Thanks Steve t.piwowar wrote: If you embed metadata in each file you can have all the database-like fields stored with the document. This eliminates database maintenance and coordination issues entirely. I think this would be a significant management advantage. Then all you need is a document reader that can search and filter on the metadata. There are bunches of free/inexpensive applications aimed at photographers that do this. The OS X Finder is also steadily getting better at accessing files based on metadata. I don't know how far along M$ has come. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Databases: Open Office Base?
t.piwowar wrote: This does not look to me like a job for a database. Step 1 would be digitizing all the documents. . . . So Acrobat would be the big expense. They need to check with Stone Soup to see if they qualify for the non-profit price. Tom, Did you mean TechSoup I do recommend that they check with them (http://www.techsoup.org/) Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] formatting a USB external disk for use by Mac
Robert, You should be able to format it by using Disk Utility (it is included with the Mac OS) which is found in the Utilities folder which is found in the Applications (Applications - Utilities -Disk Utility). That will also tell you what size it will be. It should be no problem to erase and format the drive. Her Mac should support USB, but some us (Myself included) believe that Firewire (IEEE 1394) is superior. Steve Robert Carroll wrote: My daughter has a MacBook Pro but no external drive for backup. I thought that I would give her one of my external USB hard drives for the purpose, but I have previously formatted it as a NTFS to work with my PC. Is it possible for her to format it for use with her Mac? If so, how? I have Googled this question already and get conflicting advice. One result says that it can only be done if an earlier version of the Mac OS can be found to boot from; others emphasize formatting so that both PC Mac can read the drive, and still others say it is no problem. I expect my daughter will not know how to do the formatting. E.G., http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/mac-os-leopard-cant-format-a-usb-hard-disk-seriously If it can be formatted for Mac, is there a file size limitation? P.S. Does her Mac support USB, or must it be IEEE 1394? * ** 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 MS ads not so ineffective after all?
Steve, I just wanted to say that I think your comments have been spot on! Steve B phartz...@gmail.com wrote: I'll probably get clobbered now, but hey, that's what I think. Yes, I know that many Windows users HAVE TO use Windows based machines because of work requirements, but those are not the individuals I am talking about here. 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] Forced to Bing Against Their Will
I'll be honest, I have not been really been following this thread. Today, however, I noticed that if a person typed an incorrect web site address or forgot the .com .org etc at the end Bing was used to help them find the correct site. I do not find this in and of itself bad. However, if these are considered hits on Bing it is at best misleading. It seems in most of the cases I witnessed it was a typo not a true search and Bing would not have been the search engine chosen if it was. Is this what was meant by the title of this thread? Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Linux and Zip drive
I recently made my wife's old PowerBook into a Linux laptop running Fedora 10. The PowerBook has a removable VST Zip 250 Drive. Is there anyway I can get drivers for it? Thanks, Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Safari add-ons
I'll be honest, I am unfamiliar with these. What OS is Powerbook running? What version of Safari does she use? Jordan wrote: In an effort to unburden my wife's PPC MacBook Pro I just tried Safari AdBlock: http://burgersoftware.com/en/safariadblock and something called clicktoflash: http://github.com/rentzsch/clicktoflash/tree/master I haven't put them on her computer yet but they seem to work perfectly on my Intel MacBook. The click to flash puts the word Flash in the box where the Flash will play. If you click on it, it will play. She tends to queue up dozens of tabs of stuff she wants to read, which can max out her CPU. * ** 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 or PC laptop?
Jeff Miles wrote: On May 28, 2009, at 5:03 PM, Robert Carroll wrote: I'm considering buying a laptop. All my programs for my desktop are for PC, and these I will most likely use on a laptop. My question is: is it better to buy a PC to run PC programs, or a Mac to run PC programs? Please don't tell me that I can get as good as or better results using programs for Mac. Except for the odd example, running Mac programs is not going to happen with me. Then why are you even bothering asking the question? If you're dead set against running any Mac programs why would you even consider buying one? Jeff M * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Or as I would put it: Why buy a performance car if all you are ever going to is haul the kids across town in it. Yes, if you buy a Mac you can run Windows on it. But if you play a little with the Mac OS, I bet you'll come to appreciate it and use it more than you ever thought you would. That is when you'd see the real advantage of owning a Mac. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] An observation
In my recent post about slow-motion, I think I may have observed a difference in the Mac and Windows users mind set. It appears that the Mac user asks How do you do something? and the Windows user asks Why do you want to do it? Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Slow-motion video
Steve, Thanks. I think that is what she is looking for. Thanks again, Steve B phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 6:06 PM, Stephen Brownfield steveei...@verizon.net wrote: My wife would like to watch videos (MP4s) in slow motion on her MacBook Pro (OS 10.5.7). Her default player is QuickTime. I know she can watch them in slow motion by slowing dragging the movie progress triangle, but is there a way to have it just play at a slower speed? Does she need to be using a different player/application? Unless I am mistaken, she can play the video using QuickTime by simply pressing the arrow key on her keyboard which will run the loaded video in slo-mo. Or she can click on WindowShowA/V Controls in the QuickTime menu bar on and select s slow speed at which to play the video. 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] Slow-motion video
A person does not have to be a professional to find a valid use for Slow-motion! For the record my wife is a competitive athlete (her hobby). She likes to study videos to see not only what she is doing right or wrong, but also how those who are better than her do it. We may be talking about what happens in a less than a second, slow-motion is needed for this. Steve Reid Katan wrote: Quoting Tony B ton...@gmail.com: We're dying to know why a lay person would need this capability? Anyone doing any kind of video editing already has programs that do this (NLE's). My wife would like to watch videos (MP4s) in slow motion on her MacBook Pro A lay person? Does she need to be a professional to watch vids in slo-mo? * ** 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] Wither the newsmag?
Much of what Tom saw about IT in the publishing business, I have seen in my own work environment (a county government agency). One such example: The IT department is proud of the fact that they have convinced school age section of our agency to abandon it's Mac for Windows machines. They say it will be easier if they (the students) don't have to to learn a new OS when they come to the adult program. I work in the adult program and have never had a client who had that problem. (I've been working with Adults computers for over 12 years - longer than anyone has been working in our IT dept.) I personally believe that person should know the basics of at least two OS. Much of it carries over from one to the other. Steve t.piwowar wrote: On May 25, 2009, at 6:08 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: Now you're just making things up. Of course, because I specialize in working with the publishing industry, by WFB rules I'm disqualified. Perhaps a new slogan for M$: only the ignorant need apply. Several newspapers and magazines that are household names are/were my clients. I observed and assisted with their move to computerized production. In the early days I watched their existing staff take to the new technology with great enthusiasm. Getting the computer part right was not hard, they were buying Macintoshes and developing systems for themselves. Since they knew the business they knew what needed to be done and they did it. It was a golden age. Then I watched management get sold on the idea that IT professionals could do the job so much better. The publishing professionals were told to butt out. The IT professionals announced that Macs were toys and that real IT was done with PCs. I started getting calls from the publishing professionals screaming for help. The IT professionals were tossing out stuff that worked while putting in stuff that required huge effort to use. The IT pros even started turning away advertisers who were sending them Mac files. Their new systems would not work with nonstandard files and, of course, it was not PC style to interoperate. Productivity dropped, costs rose. The IT pros convinced management that the problem was all those publishing people on the staff. Management started cutting the people who knew about publishing and the ranks of the IT pros swelled because it was a lot of work to maintain their crummy IT systems. Management was terrified that everything could quickly collapse if the IT beast was not constantly fed. On the other hand forcing a popular columnist to retire early would not have such an instantly terrifying impact. So they kept trimming and trimming and trimming -- the soul of their enterprise gradually vanished. Then the web came along and the IT pros had an even easier time convincing management that it was all about computers. They claimed that everything would be automated. They told management that it was all about data entry and coding everything in XML. Then computers would then rewrite the data into multiple streams. Doing hardly any work the computers would produce a newspaper, a news magazine, specialized newsletters, and websites. Huge profits would roll in and nobody would be the wiser. There was only one problem: the IT professionals did not know what the hell they were talking about. Management now reaps the whirlwind. Conveniently they blame the economy. Bad managers always do. * ** 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] Slow-motion video
Reid, I was tempted to make a joke like that, but thought I might end up in trouble. I'm glad you said it. For the record, her sport is competitive handgun (shooting). katan wrote: On Tue, 26 May 2009 20:41:57 -0400, Tony B wrote: She might be a pro. Law enforcement, or any number of professions. That's why I was asking. Aren't you curious at all? On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Reid Katan ka...@his.com wrote: Quoting Tony B ton...@gmail.com: We're dying to know why a lay person would need this capability? Anyone doing any kind of video editing already has programs that do this (NLE's). A lay person? Does she need to be a professional to watch vids in slo-mo? She also might have some hot porno that she wants to catch all the action on. (-: But no, I can't say that I'm all that curious. -- R:\katan LET'S GO METS!! LET'S GO METS!! * ** 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] Slow-motion video
And if you just hold it down the cursor it will play in slow-motion. This is good enough for her at this time. t.piwowar wrote: If you press the right or left cursor keys while QuickTime is playing you can step through the movie frame by frame. On May 26, 2009, at 9:10 PM, Stephen Brownfield wrote: A person does not have to be a professional to find a valid use for Slow-motion! For the record my wife is a competitive athlete (her hobby). She likes to study videos to see not only what she is doing right or wrong, but also how those who are better than her do it. We may be talking about what happens in a less than a second, slow-motion is needed for this. * ** 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] Slow-motion video
My wife would like to watch videos (MP4s) in slow motion on her MacBook Pro (OS 10.5.7). Her default player is QuickTime. I know she can watch them in slow motion by slowing dragging the movie progress triangle, but is there a way to have it just play at a slower speed? Does she need to be using a different player/application? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune ad
I fill my iPod with primarily Podcasts (they are FREE). I don't think I've spent $50 in the last 4 years on music from the iTunes store. All my music is legal downloads or from CD/cassettes/LPs that I own. Steve Chris Dunford wrote: And the proposition that somebody would spend $10,000s filling their iPod is so ridiculous. Sure, but how DO you fill a 120GB music device legally without spending a whole bunch of money? * ** 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] Zune ad
In an early post talk about comparing services. I think it should be noted that Zune Pass lets you keep 10 downloads a month, iTunes offers free downloads each week (mind, you can only download what they are offering for free). * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune ad
Chris, I may not be a doctor, but take a chill pill. I see the discussion as to the differences between service and which service is right for you. To do this fairly you need to look at all the costs of each service. Somebody mentioned a service similar to Zune Pass but only $5 a month (you only got to keep 5 downloads each month). If that is true then that would be a better deal for me than Zune Pass, but not as good as iTunes (as I said in an earlier post I've spent $50 in the last 4 years on iTunes). Does Zune pass over anything other than music? Podcasts? Movies? Games? Chris Dunford wrote: Look, I'm not trying to force you to use the damn thing. For some people it's a good choice. For others it's not. Ask your doctor if Zune Pass is right for you. It depends entirely on what you want. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Zune ad
Anyone see the new Zune Pass ads? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_ExogURaeIfeature=player_embedded Any thoughts? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] How do I change the sizes pf the partirions?
Marcio. I enjoy reading your posts. Your questions are everyman's questions. Steve Marcio wrote: Computers are more or less like womem. When they are working well... wonderfull but when they refuse to respond to our needs...it is very hard to understand... You encourage me to participate in this group. Sometimes I fell I am boring you all. Marcio -Original Message- From: Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com Sent: May 17, 2009 10:41 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] How do I change the sizes pf the partirions? I know, I know...you give a hand and the person wants the arm... Human nature... So far I can´t imagine me moving to a Mac... And it would be so dull around here without your computer adventures. * ** 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/ ** *
[CGUYS] Spyware Doctor
Does anybody know anything about Spyware Doctor? Anybody have any experience with it? Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Spyware Protect 2009
A friend of mine said he was getting this message that his computer was infected with all sorts of things. I told him not to click on it and download, because it was mostly a scam. Too late, he had already downloaded Spyware Protect 2009. How can I remove it from his PC? He is running XP. Thanks, Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Appleworks problem
My brother is having a problem with his Appleworks program. He is running it on an eMac with OS 10.3.9. The problem may have started after he tried to fix somethings with Norton. This is the problem: when you launch Appleworks, you get the menus across the top, a blank toolbar, and no document or starting points. If you go to choose an item from the menu, you get the spinning beach ball before you can choose anything. When you go to the Appleworks icon in the dock, click and hold on it you get application not responding and have to choose Force Quit to end it. I tried to reinstall it, but the problem remained (before this install, I removed the file/application from the Application Folder). I assume that I need to remove some or all of the other Appleworks program files, not just the Application. How do I do this? Any other advice in solving this problem would be welcome. Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Appleworks problem
Jordan, I don't know where my brother got Norton. I feel the same way as you do and haven't used it since OS 10.1/10.2. I will talk with about the printer driver, because I believe that he does have a Canon printer. Steve Jordan wrote: What do you think Norton is doing for you? Norton is notoriously quirky. The first thing I would do is get rid of Norton and all vestiges of it. Then restart, and reinstall Appleworks. Then let us know if there is still a problem. My wife still uses Appleworks and had a problem with it recently when she tried to print something. It was acting just as you describe. I could not really nail down the problem, but it must have had to do with its relationship to the printer driver. When I installed a new printer driver (Canon) the problem cleared up. Stephen Brownfield wrote: My brother is having a problem with his Appleworks program. He is running it on an eMac with OS 10.3.9. The problem may have started after he tried to fix somethings with Norton. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Appleworks problem
Tom, So if I understand you correctly: He can run the 10.3.9 combo updater even though he already is running OS 10.3.9 and it will fix problems with the OS (the run the software update). Well do that. Thanks, Steve Tom Piwowar wrote: My brother is having a problem with his Appleworks program. He is running it on an eMac with OS 10.3.9. The problem may have started after he tried to fix somethings with Norton. Definitely ditch Norton. Who knows what damage it has done. In addition to the other good advice you have gotten I would also worry that your OS may have been damaged. Good first aid for this is to download the 10.3.9 combo updater and install it. Then run software update to get the rest up to date. Do not use software update for the OS update and don't download the smaller diff update file. Use the combo updater becuse it can fix many OS-related problems. * ** 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] Silverlight
My single example was going to be Internet Explorer, but I see beety has already stated that and more. Steve Tony B wrote: Can you name a single example of that? Probably not, because even Windows itself runs just fine on e.g. Macs. Not so for OS X - well, not easily anyway. Silverlight is still fairly new, but it works on all platforms. It's specious to claim that someday in the future when it becomes popular they'll throw some switch and make it only work in Windows. On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Jordan jor17...@gmail.com wrote: Tony B wrote: Actually, Silverlight is supposed to be an alternative to Adobe's ubiquitous Flash. In fact, it's the *only* alternative, as nobody else has even attempted to offer one. I thought you were all opposed to monopolies and all in favor of alternatives? Are you naive or just making believe you are naive? We've all seen how MS does things like lure the public in with an alternative to something and then alters it so that it only works for Windows users. * ** 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] Recommendation for simple OSX layout program?
The reason I asked this is because a couple times a year, I'll get a publisher document. I have to use MS Windows (I use Virtual PC, since I have a PPC based Mac) in order to open it. I'm just trying to avoid MS Windows. If I had an Intel based Mac, I'd still be trying to avoid using MS Windows. If I open it with Publisher using Virtual PC I can make it into a PDF, but I'm trying to avoid opening it with Publisher using Virtual PC in the first place. Is there a Publisher reader for the Mac? b_s-wilk wrote: Can any of them open a MS Publisher document? Can Publisher print to PDF? Export as EPS? In layers? CMYK? What formats can Pages/Swift/Scribus import? Do any have a translator for [ugh] Publisher? * ** 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] bmw gaming rig
It does look COOL, but how does it run? mike wrote: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/15/bmw-designworksusa-designs-ultimate-gaming-rig/ Clearly this is an effort to simply see just how cool they can make a computer housing...pretty damn cool! * ** 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] security and who is to benefit - was: [CGUYS] Firef
This is an OLD article! The dateline on it is 6/21/07. I don't believe OS 10.5 was released for another month. Vista had barely been out for 6 months, and it was on so few machines that I'm sure it wasn't targeted as much as the other OS (XP, OS X, Linux) mentioned in it. Tom Piwowar wrote: http://blogs.csoonline.com/windows_vista_6_month_vulnerability_report Wow a blog written by a Microsoft employee. That is sure to be objective. And he compares the current Vista to an old version of OS X. I wonder why he won't compare to the curent version? * ** 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] Netbook survey [was: Apple and Netbooks]
I do not have a netbook nor do I have an iPod Touch. I have thought about getting an iPod Touch not because I need another iPod but because it would be a mini computer with which I could access the web. Reading this thread and the thread which started this conversation makes me realize that I was looking at the Touch as a netbook even though I was not using that term. Steve Roger D. Parish wrote: At 1:32 AM -0500 3/3/09, b_s-wilk wrote: Here is an article on why Apple needs to get into the netbook market. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7-10173772-82.html SURVEY: 1. Do you have a netbook? Which one? Size? 2. What software and features do you use most? Do you need to print? 3. Pros and cons of your netbook? 4. Recommended or not? I got my wife a netbook in January, for use when we travel. Her needs are light: e-mail (Eudora), mostly reading, surfing (FireFox), and some games, mostly card games, but none graphic intensive. We first got an Acer of some description, but it would not run on battery, and its wireless switch was flakey. So we took that back and got an HP 1000. A very nice, solid little 'book. She had a little trouble typing as the keyboard is smaller, but she doesn't have to type that much for her use. It comes with Windows XP, 1GB RAM, a built-in Webcam. It has two USB ports, no optical drive, a 60GB HDD, and WiFi (G) that is switchable on and off. Our son-in-law gave her a travel mouse to use, so the awkward placement of the mouse buttons on either SIDE of the trackpad hasn't been an issue for her. We have used a thumb drive and networking to copy files to/from her netbook. We have not tried printing from it, but I see no reason it wouldn't work. The power cord has the wall wart in the middle of the cord, rather than at the plug end. It makes for a rather bulky package when trying to pack it up, but we are able to get into a small zipper bag along with the netbook and the mouse. I find it a very nice machine, for her needs. The shorter screen (1024x600) took a little getting used to, but hasn't been much problem. It seems well-built. I can't comment on battery life as we don't run on battery that much, but I don't think it is very long, given the small size. I recommend trying one out; we got hers at Costco, and they have always had one on display whenever we've gone in. We paid $450, but they are now down to $400. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Linux newbie question
Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread. Both the typing su in the terminal and using the Add/Remove Software function worked! Those will be big helps in the future. I, however, was not able to log on as root but this doesn't matter since I could do it the other ways. Look forward to more newbie questions. Thanks, Steve Vicky Staubly wrote: Actually, was the first way you tried the System menu, Administration, Add / Remove Software? I just tried that myself, typed galeon into the search field, waited while it searched the online repoisitories, click the check-box when it appears, and click Apply. It will prompt you for the root password when it gets to the actual installation part. On Sun, 1 Mar 2009, Vicky Staubly wrote: On Sun, 1 Mar 2009, Stephen Brownfield wrote: I am running Fedora 10. I went to download another browser, Galeon. It stated that Galeon is part of Fedora Extras, the community-driven part of Fedora. To install, simply type: yum install galeon. I went to terminal and typed: yum install galeon. I was told that I did not have privileges to do that. I know my root user password, but how do I identify myself as the root user when using the terminal. Root user is not one of the choices when I log on. What should I do? To do something as root, from a terminal window, you can do that 2 ways: su --- su will ask you for the root password yum install galeon exit--- this will quit being root and go back to being you or sudo yum install root --- sudo will ask you for the root password To log in as root from the login screen, try selecting the other option... I believe it will let you type in the username (in this case root). * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Anyone for 8.3? [Was: MS Sues TomTom for Using Linu
Rich, Thanks for answering the question! Rich Schinnell wrote: From:Chris Dunford ch...@covesoftware.com Subject: Re: Anyone for 8.3? [Was: MS Sues TomTom for Using Linux In fact, yes. I have two apps that I use every day that have not been updated in many years but still do exactly what I want with no fuss. - Date:Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:36:48 -0500 From:Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com Details? Do the apps have names? If you will pardon me, based on your past history I don't put any stock in your vague assertions. These apps are essential, irreplaceable, and will not work without an 8.3 file name? Or are you just too lazy to upgrade? - I have one that works on Vista and requires the 8.3 filename and won't accept anything else. Intuit Quickbooks version 5.0, Installed from floppy disks and does exactly what I need to bill and keep track of my clients. Of course it has not had any updates for over 5 years but I still use it daily and back it up religiously. Also a friend who is over 80, uses a really old word processor that requires the 8.3 file format and only prints to a parallel connected printer. And it does everything she wants. I have tried to bring her into the 21st century but she resists. 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/ ** *
[CGUYS] Linux newbie question
I am running Fedora 10. I went to download another browser, Galeon. It stated that Galeon is part of Fedora Extras, the community-driven part of Fedora. To install, simply type: yum install galeon. I went to terminal and typed: yum install galeon. I was told that I did not have privileges to do that. I know my root user password, but how do I identify myself as the root user when using the terminal. Root user is not one of the choices when I log on. What should I do? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Recovery [Boot] CD for Mac OS X Tiger
On my old iMac I attached an external Firewire/USB2 DVD burner. (I have to boot by Firewire because I do not have USB 2. ) That is how I put Tiger on my iMac from a DVD. A thumb drive will work only if you have USB 2. Someone stated that the Apple install disks are model specific. This is often true with what ships with the computer, but this computer seems to have been upgrade so that should not be an issue. Another option (which I have never tried) that should work if you have a Mac laptop with a DVD drive, is put the DVD in the laptop then connect the laptop iMac via Firewire and start the iMac in target disk mode. Steve b_s-wilk wrote: How do you make a bootable CD for Mac OS X Tiger? The install disk is on a DVD, and was installed through a network. The system is on an iMac that only has a CD-RW drive. The iMac was given to me, and I gave it to my brother, but without recovery disks. I have a Tiger installation DVD that I'm not using on my Mac since I bought an iMac with Leopard. Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] shared printer
Art, Thanks. I'm a Linux newbie! However, it does not see it. What should I do now? Thanks, Steve Art Clemons wrote: I have a shared printer (Brother HL 2040) on my home network. My Macs can print to it with no problem. I have just added a Linux machine (Fedora 10) to the network. It can see the printer but can't print to it. I believe that this is because it does not have the print driver. Is there a way that I could find a driver that would work or is there some other work around? The printer is attached to my iMac running 10.4.11 Thanks, Assuming you're running cups and have the cups daemon running, try opening http://localhost:631 in the browser of your choice. After the webpage opens, select Administration then Find New Printers. A word of warning, it's likely to ask you for the user and password, easiest solution is to use root and the root password otherwise as the superuser you'll have to add your user to a group authorized to administer Cups. If it sees it, select Brother and then the HL2060 driver. Then tell cups to add the printer as configured. It prints slightly off center horizontally which can be corrected once the printer is working reliably. http://openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Brother-HL-2040 details how to align the horizontal axis. Incidentally, the HL-2040 and HL-2070 also can use the HP Laserjet PCL 6 cups driver too, but the 2060 driver works better for the 2040, while the 1250 driver works better for the HL-2070. Continue * ** 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] shared printer
Andy, Thanks. I bookmarked the page. Steve Andy Gallant wrote: Did you try the brother web site? Maybe this link will help: http://solutions.brother.com/linux/en_us/index.html Stephen Brownfield wrote: I have a shared printer (Brother HL 2040) on my home network. My Macs can print to it with no problem. I have just added a Linux machine (Fedora 10) to the network. It can see the printer but can't print to it. I believe that this is because it does not have the print driver. Is there a way that I could find a driver that would work or is there some other work around? The printer is attached to my iMac running 10.4.11 Thanks, Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
