Re: [CGUYS] staying on-topic

2007-08-19 Thread Ken Hansen
Amiga! I thought the VIC 20 was the top of the list. Just wish my Internet Provider would listen to me a support that system. Eric S. Sande wrote: Beg to differ. Tom runs this list. The focus has always been on solving people's computer problems, with general discussion about why an Amiga

[CGUYS] staying on-topic

2007-08-18 Thread Tony B
The topic isn't 'computers', it's the Computer Guys show. The show no longer exists(?), so unless we can figure out a way to kill off the list, we're all stuck with the off-topic stuff. But I know how to read selectively, and for the most part this list stays on topic.

Re: [CGUYS] staying on-topic

2007-08-18 Thread Steve Rigby
On Aug 18, 2007, at 10:36 PM, Tony B wrote: The topic isn't 'computers', it's the Computer Guys show. The show no longer exists(?), so unless we can figure out a way to kill off the list, we're all stuck with the off-topic stuff. I think the show still kinda exists. Actually, Tom was the

Re: [CGUYS] staying on-topic

2007-08-18 Thread Eric S. Sande
I also think that we can talk about computers and computing without having to strictly discuss only hardware and software issues. Agreed. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the

Re: [CGUYS] Not on topic

2007-07-20 Thread Jordman
It is the patriotic duty of those who live in the fact based reality to point out the errant ways of our government. Bert Brehm wrote: If I wanted a net-nanny, I'd get an AOL account. If I were to slam the right wing everyday, would you still be just as condescending? -Original

Re: [CGUYS] Not on topic

2007-07-20 Thread Snyder, Mark
Given the role that technology plays in new big government programs that effect individual rights (voting, privacy and others), the list will most likely continue to address these issues. They are becoming more coupled, too. Mark Snyder -Original Message- It is the patriotic duty of

Re: [CGUYS] Not on topic

2007-07-19 Thread Bert Brehm
If I wanted a net-nanny, I'd get an AOL account. If I were to slam the right wing everyday, would you still be just as condescending? -Original Message- From: mike If I wanted politics I'd join another list, can we stick with the listserv topics? The once in awhile slam the right wing