Re: [CGUYS] Ban mobile computing

2010-01-29 Thread David D Odell
I suggest that cell phone records should be pulled in the event of an accident and if a cell was in use, within, say 5 minutes, of the incident, by ANYONE in the vehicle, that the driver should be considered, at the very least, negligent. This would apply to all vehicles involved. I remind you

Re: [CGUYS] You Saw the Demo? Are you impressed?

2010-01-29 Thread David D Odell
Is it just me or does the iPad (finally) look like the flatscreen tablets predicted in Kubrick's 2001? http://cecelia.physics.indiana.edu/life/chess.jpg * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives,

Re: [CGUYS] ipad vs Clarke

2010-01-29 Thread David D Odell
On 1/29/2010 10:32:20 AM, ton...@gmail.com wrote: Whoa. The book was written by Arthur C. Clarke, not Kubrick. Of course the book was written by Clarke; but the movie, the source of the image, was by Kubrick. * ** List

Re: [CGUYS] ipad vs Clarke

2010-01-29 Thread David D Odell
Yes, both based on Clarke's short story Childhood's End And in the novel, the action takes place around Saturn, not Jupiter. The rings would have made the graphic work even harder. But nowhere, in any of the WRITTEN work, will you find the IMAGE I gave the link to. That is from the movie. You

[CGUYS] Expanding Network

2010-02-18 Thread David D Odell
I have a hardwired network using a Netgear MR814 router (4 ports plus line to cable modem). Yes, I know this is wireless, but I prefer using ethernet cabling. All my ports are in use, going to 3 computers and a DirecTV HDDVR. I have a Wii and 3 other DTV receivers that I would like to add to

Re: [CGUYS] Expanding Network

2010-02-18 Thread David D Odell
Pardon my ignorance, but I would just hook up the 2nd router as if it were another computer? Yes, you could program the router to act as a switch. Or the lazy way (what I would do) is to ignore the uplink/WAN ports and just use the 4/5 ports to interconnect your additional devices. I have 2

Re: [CGUYS] Expanding Network

2010-02-18 Thread David D Odell
That worked. So simple, once it is clearly explained. Thank you, Vicky and Tom. I was trying to make it much more complicated than it need to be. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy **

Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

2010-02-26 Thread David D Odell
This d...@#$d virus or trojan has been around for a while. This thing disguises itself as a Windows Firewall and even puts a pseudo Microsoft shield in the notification area. It takes over completely and won't let system restore run properly. I have had to do complete Windows reinstalls on

Re: [CGUYS] LCD HDTV

2010-03-21 Thread David D Odell
Vizio is indeed a good brand- I also like Sony, Samsung and Panasonic, but there are many good TV brands out there. The main things to consider are : 1080p (yes, 720p is less expensive, but there will be MUCH more 1080p content available over the next year or so) / at least 120mhz ( higher is

Re: [CGUYS] LCD HDTV

2010-03-24 Thread David D Odell
To return to the heart of what, I believe, prompted this thread: There are, of course, many purchase location options. If you are looking for a truly educated sales staff, Walmart/Sam's Club or other warehouse type places are not your best bet. Once your choice has been made, and - if you have

[CGUYS] Broadband Speeds Map

2010-04-05 Thread David D Odell
Perfectly stated. The ISP doesn't add a faster connection for the extra money, it throttles down the lower priced packages. It doesn't cost them a dime for the higher speeds. -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com]on Behalf Of Reid

[CGUYS] Google Chrome

2010-11-16 Thread David D Odell
I know there was some discussion here in July about Google Chrome, but any new feedback? Is it worthwile to switch from Firefox? *** ** THIS LIST HAS MOVED TO YAHOO** ** PLEASE JOIN THE DISCUSSION THERE ** ** Info at http://www.cguys.org/ **