i'd get a mac
On 3/16/07, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The time had come for me to purchase a new laptop, so off to the store I
went. Everything was set up with Vista, so I bought an HP. I couldn't use
the lighted multimedia buttons at the top of the keyboard since I couldn't
do it by
Hi Kevin,
Just between you me, I think MS needed to sell some more software so
they created Vista where a need had not been shown to exist - at least not
anything I need. I like MS because I believe their suite of programs that
communicated with others at a time when that wasn't a given -
Bill,
I recommend uninstalling the application. If uninstalliing resolves the
issue then I'd push for a full refund or a solution.
One real issue with Windows is the continued poor quality of some
software vendors.
Another real issue with Windows is computer owners installing multiple
You can still buy Windows XP here:
http://www.softwaremedia.com/category/461.html
They are a quality vendor - I've done business with them for years.
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 03/16/07 06:49 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Well unless you are in HI, not very practical to buy.
Glenn Brown wrote:
For someone who might be interested in what appears to be a rust free gasser
wagon and may know if there's an inexpensive fix for the vapor lock problem:
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
By the way, if you have a router installed then you don't need a
firewall, not even Windows firewall because a properly configured
hardware router is the best firewall you can buy. Why? Because the
bad guys can't reach through the box to your machine.
Where SWMBA works, there is a 36 month cycle for upgrading. If it
comes with the new OS, that is kept sealed and the prevalent OS is
installed/cloned on. When enough hardware has accumulated and IS is
happy, there is a big change over to the new OS. Took them until y2k
to finally move
I just tried to install that on my TiBook. It borked it. Talked to
Chris at RE-PC. He tells me it is borking a whole load of the newer
computers, but the older ones seem immune.
On Mar 15, 2007, at 9:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
10.4.9.
Tuesday.
RLE
Allan,
What you have is probably the best configuration.
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
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From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 03/16/07 07:31 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the
Only five? Piker
Three on my desk, an eMac in the older kids room, iMac SE for the
little one, wallstreet, Tibook, 6400, 5260, 7200, 9600, PB 5300, Duo
2300, SE, imac running SETI, G3 on Einstein A bunch of retired
things.
Had to get rid of the IIg, IIfx, si, cx, ci, LC, LC II, LC
Already tried that, with no luck. Did an uninstall and then a full
reinstall of Outlook - nothing changed. I use a wireless router, but the
one time I really got hit was over that. I was experimenting with my hand
held while it was connected to my computer and the virus got in that way. I
so I went ahead and decided to try bidding on a couple of cars online.
So how does this work, people bid sort of like ebay before the real
auction then people at the real auction can outbid those that already
bid online or do none of the bids start going in till the real auction?
Reason I ask
By the way, Windows is attacked so frequently because it's 80% of the
install base. Apple is just as vulnerable
Sorry, I do not believe this. Microsoft had a good time throwing
in all kinds of features without ever giving a thought to what that
might mean to the security of a box, and the
i'm just a rookie though
On 3/16/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Only five? Piker
Three on my desk, an eMac in the older kids room, iMac SE for the
little one, wallstreet, Tibook, 6400, 5260, 7200, 9600, PB 5300, Duo
2300, SE, imac running SETI, G3 on Einstein A bunch of retired
Hi; I saw a new 07 UPS truck; made by Freightliner with a 4 cylinder
turbo. Mercedes Benz diesel in it; looks lika a larger 4 cyl. than my
240D, Ha!Ha!; man said runs good gets good mileage, though he didn't
say how much mpg
Steve
Don - This worked great. Outlook seems to be back in business. Thanks.
Now I owe you for Singleton's and this.
BillR
You might try http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix
This little utility cured a sound card driver that kept disappearing
in my XP laptop. It sounds like it might work in your
I have no idea what you are talking about. You haven't been using cleaning
solvents without proper ventilation, have you?
On 3/16/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
so I went ahead and decided to try bidding on a couple of cars online.
So how does this work, people bid sort of like
That's some good reasoning there Jeff, perhaps to put it all in perspective
you could get a map of England and a map of the USA in the same sacale and
then compare the two in regards to physical size. Let us know what you find
out.
- Original Message -
From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL
So how come every 20 minutes I have to download some patch or fix or
whatever for XtraPoo?
Guess Gates and Co missed the bus and misjudged what the people want from a
OS, less bling and more reliability is what is needed.
One day I'll change over to...
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On Mar 16, 2007, at 4:53 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote:
By the way, Windows is attacked so frequently because it's 80% of the
install base. Apple is just as vulnerable and Lynux is more vulnerable
but the virus writers don't bother. They are much happier attacking
the
80% install base. If the roles
Different Don - but I'l take Singleton's
I'm OK Don, the other one is Lt. Don---
On 3/16/07, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Don - This worked great. Outlook seems to be back in business. Thanks.
Now I owe you for Singleton's and this.
BillR
You might try
Thanks for all the input, fellows.
Once I have the motor on the ground, I will investigate and report.
Thanks again,
On 3/15/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would plan on pistons and sleeves -- there is absolutely no chance
that they are good. Crank probably only needs polishing,
I have friends who are Oracle developers, friends who are Lynux / MySQL /
PHP developers friends who are Windows developers (myself included). And
everyone believes his is the best the others are the scum of the earth.
This battle of OS's will never be won by any of us. The market will tell us
Bill,
I don't remember you mentioning a virus earlier. Viruses can cause all kinds
of damage and depending on how it was removed, you may still have some code
in place.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL
The virus incident and the problems with MS Outlook were separated by about
2 months. Outlook ran fine until I installed the XP Repair Pro and then the
send/receive problem occurred as soon as I ran that program. It is possible
that the virus [dealt with by doing a restore to original factory
Hello Friends, I have a friend with more money than I do who is looking
at the /1996-1998 E class diesels/. Am I wrong to be telling him that
MB diesels are wonderful and he is going to love them? I warned him
that the '96 non turbo would be slow, but as far as reliability and what
we have
John Peterson wrote:
I warned him
that the '96 non turbo would be slow,
I believe the 24v NA engine is between the 90-93 2.5 and '87 3.0
as far as acceleration goes. And not a hint of turbo lag.
The 24v intercooled turbo ('98-99) is quite quick for a pre CDI diesel.
I personally have been
Hello Friends, I have a friend with more money than I do who is looking
at the /1996-1998 E class diesels/. Am I wrong to be telling him that
MB diesels are wonderful and he is going to love them? I warned him
that the '96 non turbo would be slow, but as far as reliability and what
we have all
Hans, Did you pull the sump pan to verify there is a bad rod?
The prechamber ball is a good suggestion also, but in my experience, in
that case there is variation in the knocking as the ball bounces around and
it sounds more from the head than from the crank area.
At 12:35 AM 3/17/2007, you
Hi
1983 Mercedes 240D 289,000 - What would cause the actuator to click constantly
after I start the car and also with also with just the key turned on? It
eventually stopped after I unplugged it for several it for several minutes. I
have also noticed the actuator motor running very quietly
Did you ever know anybody that could stutter so much when they type?
jeeez
- Original Message -
From: Michael Esh [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:49 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Cruise Control Actuator
Hi
1983 Mercedes 240D
1983 Mercedes 240D 289,000 - What would cause the actuator to click
constantly after I start the car and also with also with just the key
turned on?
Bad solder joints in the amplifier. Classic. Further info:
http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/cwcruise.html
Tom wrote:a properly configured hardware router is the best firewall you
can buy
Hi Tom,
I need a little more explanation please - I have a ethernet router feeding
my desktop and laptop. The Belkin router was configured by Comcast -
aalthough we used it straight out of the box for the most
Larry,
Connect to the internet and go to www.myipaddress.com. The site will
return your ip address - write it down.
Now select Run from the Start menu, type cmd in the box select OK.
This will bring up a command line box - us older windows users call it
a DOS window.
Type ipconfig then hit
Hi Steve,
Your system sounds *great*!
I ended up buying a small audio only MP3 player on sale yeaterday for
$30 for 1GB of memory. I put 5 CDs worth of AudioBooks into it. The
screen is pretty small but once the ook is started it will run until
finished. Was just thinking (very
Larry,
I should have noted that you are feeding your desk top lap top
computers. This means that your router is set up correctly. It would not
be providing an IP address for each machine if it were not.
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
Original Message
From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Thanks Tom, very helpful for me also.
BillR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 5:38 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'; 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista
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