Mitch Conant wrote:
Ann:
I would be glad to help you out. Just need to know where to send the CD.
I will also include a CD with any updates from the Microsoft site.
I have a Lodge meeting tonight, if it's not too late I'll get things
ready to mail tomorrow.
Sons of the Desert or Loyal
On 27/9/06, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed:
Gotta vent
on verge of tears
Ann,
Pop down to your nearest Apple store and buy a Mac Mini. Plug it in and
once up and running, I'll give you all the phone support you'll even need.
They're that simple.
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On Sep 28, 2006, at 1:22 AM, Gonz wrote:
Most of those cable connections have the option of using either
ethernet
or USB. Why didnt the bozo recommend that you get an ethernet card
instead of attempting to go through USB to your machine? Ethernet
cards
are cheap, heck I even have
On Sep 28, 2006, at 12:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Hehe I have an 80G external harddrive one of the things
I can't use
today because of the apparently dead USB ports. The USB
ports are NOT working
since the cable guy tried to connect the modem directly with
a USB cable.
Get a local
Ann, a USB card is not too expensive ($20-30) if the ones on the MB are
fried. A simple install if you have a slot open on the motherboard.
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Ann
I may have a USB card laying around here somewhere. Let me know if
you need it. No charge, free shipping:-)
Paul
On Sep 28, 2006, at 8:18 AM, graywolf wrote:
Ann, a USB card is not too expensive ($20-30) if the ones on the MB
are
fried. A simple install if you have a slot open on the
Well, for one thing those guys often don't know much, just enough to
handle routine installs. Second I imagine the setup software does not
even run on Win98.
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Idiot Proof == Expert Proof
Ann, if you get a new computer, you can have a small partition set up to
run Win98 on. I know because I have a couple of pieces of software that
only work on Win98, apparently when the programmers made sure that the
system had the new Win98 on it they did it in such a way that it would
not
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
NOt with a camera, either
Gotta vent
Vent indeed! Sounds like you were dealing with a real chimp.
Setting up high speed Internet shouldn't involve USB at all. Yeah, they
have ethernet-to-USB adapters, but you really want a normal ethernet
card ($15.00 or less these
Bob Shell wrote:
On Sep 28, 2006, at 12:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Hehe I have an 80G external harddrive one of the things
I can't use today because of the apparently dead USB ports.
The USB ports are NOT working since the cable guy tried to
connect the modem directly with a USB
I may have an ethernet card stashed somewhere as well. Again, let me know if
you need it, Ann.
Paul
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From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
NOt with a camera, either
Gotta vent
Vent indeed! Sounds like you were
: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pdml@pdml.net
Date: 9/27/2006 9:18:04 PM
Subject: Re: Just shoot me..
Ann, I know that finances are usually a consideration. When you have the
money, you can get a useable XP machine for $500 or less.
Also, regarding the files on your current PC, you can get
Ann, It's been my experience that once you get USB working with Win98se
you shouldn't screw with it. Unfortunately I don't have a good solution
for you. Last time this happened to personally I had to build a new
Win98 machine from scratch, well no new hardware but a fresh start with
a clean
. september 2006 05:14
To: PDML@pdml.net
Subject: Just shoot me...
NOt with a camera, either
Gotta vent
on verge of tears
No high speed internet connection for moi
In the process of finding out this DIDN't work with my
computer,
the Time-warner techie managed to kill my USB port
connections
Gonz wrote:
Most of those cable connections have the option of using either ethernet
or USB. Why didnt the bozo recommend that you get an ethernet card
instead of attempting to go through USB to your machine?
YOu'd have to ask him :)
Ethernet cards
are cheap, heck I even have some spare
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Ann Sanfedele
On top of that, I THOUGHT i was signing up for
Road Runner, but the special offer Time warner
offered
Good advice - reading is a wonderful alternative to the Internet. Real
books are great!
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Tim Øsleby
My advice is to remember - It's just a computer.
I know it's important to you, but - Think about
all the good books you can read
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Bob Shell wrote:
On Sep 28, 2006, at 12:51 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Hehe I have an 80G external harddrive one of the things
I can't use
today because of the apparently dead USB ports. The USB
ports are NOT working
since the cable guy tried to connect the modem directly with
a
graywolf wrote:
Ann, a USB card is not too expensive ($20-30) if the ones on the MB are
fried. A simple install if you have a slot open on the motherboard.
Isn't clear yet - may just be drivers need reinstall...
Really all the guy did was split my cable... and try to
attache it to the bus
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
I have reasons, trust me.
ann
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Cotty wrote:
On 27/9/06, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed:
Gotta vent
on verge of tears
Ann,
Pop down to your nearest Apple store and buy a Mac Mini. Plug it in and
once up and running, I'll give you all the phone support you'll even need.
They're that simple.
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On Sep 28, 2006, at 11:20 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
I just woke up - I qualify for canceling without penalty as
long as I bring the
modem back today, I think -- I have to check again.
Why should you have to make a trip to their place? They caused the
problem, not you!
You need to be
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Cotty, I appreciate the love
I knew one of you guys was goona tell me to get a mac :)
but but but
Don't worry Ann. I tutor lots of people in computer and software use and
believe me, the typical man on the street Mac user has no more or less
trouble than his
I have to agree with Shel's experience w/Earthlink. We've had high
speed Earthlink w/Time-Warner for the past 5-6 years and never had a
glitch. Their customer service has always been satisfactory and pricing
in line with others. Even the Time-Warner techs with whom I've had
experience have
Ann,
You can come over and use my computer whenever you want.
Don't bring the cats though, my dogs would like that too much.
And the commute might cost more than a computer anyway...
Good Luck Annsannn
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Paul Sorenson wrote:
I have to agree with Shel's experience w/Earthlink. We've had high
speed Earthlink w/Time-Warner for the past 5-6 years and never had a
glitch. Their customer service has always been satisfactory and pricing
in line with others. Even the Time-Warner techs with whom
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
Same here, Shel. A long time association.
The only reason I left was, when I wanted DSL, Earthllnk said they checked my
distance
Bob Shell wrote:
On Sep 28, 2006, at 11:20 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
I just woke up - I qualify for canceling without penalty as
long as I bring the
modem back today, I think -- I have to check again.
Why should you have to make a trip to their place? They caused the
problem, not
keith_w wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
Same here, Shel. A long time association.
The only reason I left was, when I wanted DSL, Earthllnk said they
In a message dated 9/27/2006 9:53:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED]
writes:
Hehe I have an 80G external harddrive one of the things
I can't use
today because of the apparently dead USB ports. The USB
ports are NOT working
since the cable guy tried to connect the modem directly
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gonz wrote:
Most of those cable connections have the option of using either ethernet
or USB. Why didnt the bozo recommend that you get an ethernet card
instead of attempting to go through USB to your machine?
YOu'd have to ask him :)
Ethernet cards
are
Gonz wrote:
Ann, get some huevos mujer (that means get some balls woman!). You need
to call them and *demand* that they fix it or get the piece of crap out
of your house! Those people will not do anything unless you get angry.
I understand your approach, Gonz, but in my half-vast opinion,
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and
have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
I have reasons, trust me.
Are you thinking of the Scientology connection? I thought that was an
Mark Roberts wrote:
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and
have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
I have reasons, trust me.
Are you thinking of the Scientology
That's pretty cheap-assed! Did they want you to pay for the modem, too?
When Time-Warner installed broadband for me they were all ready to
tear open the case and install an ethernet card by the time I had a
chance to tell them I already had one. Sounds like TW guy didn't
want/didn't know
Earthlink goes on what the local Phone company has in it's database. If
it's wrong, they're wrong. My local phone company kept trying to sell
me DSL when Earthlink was telling me that I was too far from the local
switch. The local company was wrong.
keith_w wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Good idea - one monitor, one keyboard, one mouse, two computers. You
can get a KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch, w/cables from for a
couple bucks more than $30. Two taps on the Scroll Lock key switches
from one 'puter to the other. I use one to switch between my
workstation and file
Mark Roberts wrote:
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and
have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
I have reasons, trust me.
Are you thinking of the Scientology
At the moment, all I care about is being able to use the
printer, the scanner, etc...
I have 3 or 4 possible local helpmates for serious computer
problems
But not immediately
I had planned fairly soon, even with being strapped, to get
another computer to
use to connect to the internet. I
keith_w wrote:
Mark Roberts wrote:
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and
have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
I have reasons, trust me.
Are you thinking
On Sep 28, 2006, at 13:44, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Keith , Mark is referring to what I thought was fact - that
the Scientology guys
owned earthlink...
Supporting documentation here about the Scientology/Earthlink link
(if any): http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/03.19.98/
--- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
believe me, the typical man on the street Mac
user has no more or less trouble than his
Windows-using counterpart.
Sorry, but I don't believe you ;-).
The difference between Windows and Mac comes down to
more than personal preference. Mac OS really IS
FWIW -
I recently installed a Maxtor 300G one touch external backup for my Maxtor
80g external drive.
The 300g cost $159.00. The 80g bought a few years ago cost me $180.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Just shoot me..
Shel
Paul Sorenson wrote:
Good idea - one monitor, one keyboard, one mouse, two computers. You
can get a KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch, w/cables from for a
couple bucks more than $30. Two taps on the Scroll Lock key switches
from one 'puter to the other. I use one to switch between my
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
keith_w wrote:
Mark Roberts wrote:
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What's wrong with Earthlink? I've been using it for 10 years and
have had
a satisfactory experience with the company and the service.
Shel
I have reasons, trust me.
Are you
- Original Message -
From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Just shoot me...
Joseph Tainter wrote:
Ann, sorry to hear this. I had similar frustrations with W98SE. I
finally had to bite the bullet and install XP. It was a colossal
nuisance, and about 17 months later I am
Paul Sorenson wrote:
Good idea - one monitor, one keyboard, one mouse, two computers. You
can get a KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch, w/cables from for a
couple bucks more than $30. Two taps on the Scroll Lock key switches
from one 'puter to the other. I use one to switch between my
Mark Roberts wrote:
Paul Sorenson wrote:
Good idea - one monitor, one keyboard, one mouse, two computers. You
can get a KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch, w/cables from for a
couple bucks more than $30. Two taps on the Scroll Lock key switches
from one 'puter to the other. I use
Charles Robinson wrote:
On Sep 28, 2006, at 13:44, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Keith , Mark is referring to what I thought was fact - that
the Scientology guys
owned earthlink...
Supporting documentation here about the Scientology/Earthlink link
(if any):
keith_w wrote:
Mark Roberts wrote:
Paul Sorenson wrote:
Good idea - one monitor, one keyboard, one mouse, two computers. You
can get a KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch, w/cables from for a
couple bucks more than $30. Two taps on the Scroll Lock key switches
from one 'puter
So can anyone sendme a disk for windoze 98se?
We got a usb pci 2.0 card - couldn't install driver
because it was only for Se and though I thought SE was on
the
computer apparently it crashed.
I can't remember how I got SE to begin with.
we tried to download up grade and it didn't like by
On 28/9/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:
Don't worry Ann. I tutor lots of people in computer and software use and
believe me, the typical man on the street Mac user has no more or less
trouble than his Windows-using counterpart. If you have to get new
hardware, just transfer all
On 28/9/06, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed:
I will have to get another computer, but not a
replacement an addition for me to
use just to upload images to the web for ebay stuff or
pix...
An ideal opportunity to try a Mac ;-)
XX
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On 9/28/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 28/9/06, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed:
I will have to get another computer, but not a
replacement an addition for me to
use just to upload images to the web for ebay stuff or
pix...
An ideal opportunity to try a Mac ;-)
And
On 28/9/06, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed:
And an ideal opportunity to try gmail. Need an invite?
;)
LOL
Thanks mate, nice one.
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Ann:
I would be glad to help you out. Just need to know where to send the CD.
I will also include a CD with any updates from the Microsoft site.
I have a Lodge meeting tonight, if it's not too late I'll get things
ready to mail tomorrow.
Thanks,
Mitch
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
So can anyone
Ann -
I did a Google search on Win98se USB drivers and came up with this -
http://www.usb-drivers.com/drivers/125/125528.htm
check it out and see if you can use it.
Also see this page for more Win98 USB solutions.
http://www.usbman.com/win98seusbguide.htm
-P
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
So can
Mark Roberts wrote:
keith_w wrote:
Mark Roberts wrote:
Paul Sorenson wrote:
Good idea - one monitor, one keyboard, one mouse, two computers. You
can get a KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch, w/cables from for a
couple bucks more than $30. Two taps on the Scroll Lock key switches
Cotty wrote:
On 28/9/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:
Don't worry Ann. I tutor lots of people in computer and software use
and
believe me, the typical man on the street Mac user has no more or
less
trouble than his Windows-using counterpart. If you have to get new
Send me your address. I _think_ I have one. I'll check t'nite or in the
AM. Let me know if you get something definite before then.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Ann Sanfedele
So can anyone sendme a disk for windoze 98se?
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At 12:17 AM 29/09/2006, Bob Shell wrote:
On Sep 28, 2006, at 11:20 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
I just woke up - I qualify for canceling without penalty as
long as I bring the
modem back today, I think -- I have to check again.
Why should you have to make a trip to their place? They caused
Well, I am learning to deal with these guys, finally. Only took me
several decades. The way to do it is just calmly restate your
objections, and what it will take to satisfy you, with no indication
that you will leave until you get what you want. And doing so without
blowing your cool, so the
On 29/09/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...of course they probably spat in your food, or wiped the toilet bowl with
it before it arrived.
:-)
This is why I check my order before I drive off.
Just tell me that you never worked at a fast food outlet Dave? ;-)
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At 11:09 AM 29/09/2006, you wrote:
On 29/09/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...of course they probably spat in your food, or wiped the toilet bowl with
it before it arrived.
:-)
This is why I check my order before I drive off.
Just tell me that you never worked at a fast
MItch _ will let you know if my local friend doesn't solve
it... thanks!
ann (jsut home from a failed night at Scrabble - when it
rains
Mitch Conant wrote:
Ann:
I would be glad to help you out. Just need to know where to send the CD.
I will also include a CD with any updates from
Mark Roberts wrote:
Cotty wrote:
On 28/9/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:
Don't worry Ann. I tutor lots of people in computer and software use
and
believe me, the typical man on the street Mac user has no more or
less
trouble than his Windows-using counterpart. If
NOt with a camera, either
Gotta vent
on verge of tears
No high speed internet connection for moi
In the process of finding out this DIDN't work with my
computer,
the Time-warner techie managed to kill my USB port
connections that
I was toggling between printer, scanner and camera and
backup
Ann, sorry to hear this. I had similar frustrations with W98SE. I
finally had to bite the bullet and install XP. It was a colossal
nuisance, and about 17 months later I am still recovering from it, but I
am glad that I made the switch. USB port problems are a think of the past.
Joe
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Ann,
I feel for you, however, I think it's time for you to move into the 21st
Century. It may be time to finally upgrade your system to WIN XP, upgrade
the computer or maybe buy a new one. I know it's tough for you financially
- it was tough for me when I did it a couple of years ago, but it
Joseph Tainter wrote:
Ann, sorry to hear this. I had similar frustrations with W98SE. I
finally had to bite the bullet and install XP. It was a colossal
nuisance, and about 17 months later I am still recovering from it, but I
am glad that I made the switch. USB port problems are a think of
Ann, I know that finances are usually a consideration. When you have the
money, you can get a useable XP machine for $500 or less.
Also, regarding the files on your current PC, you can get an external
hard drive in a case that connects through USB. Heck, these are down to
about $100. Or get a
not in the same league as the big, fast backup drives, but they are
a lot more portable. La Cie always has something interesting on their web
site.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pdml@pdml.net
Date: 9/27/2006 9:18:04 PM
Subject: Re: Just shoot me..
Ann, I know
Joseph Tainter wrote:
Ann, I know that finances are usually a consideration. When you have the
money, you can get a useable XP machine for $500 or less.
Also, regarding the files on your current PC, you can get an external
hard drive in a case that connects through USB. Heck, these are
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I bought a LaCie 20GB USB 2.0 portable hard drive that fits in my pocket.
At the time it cost about $129.00. Today one can get a 40GB drive, that's
the same size, but faster, for $79.00.
I got 80G for that or maybe it was even less - about a
month ago.
Just
Most of those cable connections have the option of using either ethernet
or USB. Why didnt the bozo recommend that you get an ethernet card
instead of attempting to go through USB to your machine? Ethernet cards
are cheap, heck I even have some spare ones lying around. You want one?
rg
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