Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?

2006-04-28 Thread graywolf
light of the sun, it is. One of the things about Epson printers that I have noticed over the years is that the archival qualities of their prints seems to be more in they advertising than in the prints themselves. The other brands seem to be more conservative with their claims. graywolf http

Re: OT: the cost of digital storage

2006-04-28 Thread graywolf
install the raid controller. Now that I have a laptop again, I may just do that and use the laptop as my workstation. On the other hand I also have a SCSI RAID-5 controller in my junk box, anyone want to donate 5-6 large ultra-wide scsi drives? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-28 Thread graywolf
vector for the spread of disease. My point is that these things are not one sided issues. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- frank theriault wrote: On 4/28/06,

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-28 Thread graywolf
And the millions of disabled people in the world are supposed to do the same? When I was about your age I used the bicycle by preference too, however I never figured that everyone should have icicles in their beard just because I did. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-28 Thread graywolf
am far better at managing my money than most of her clients, so it is not actually a fair comparison. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Bob W wrote: I for

Re: A couple of PESOs

2006-04-28 Thread graywolf
Strange, when I went to that page I got a digital image. I was really expecting my computer to spit out a paper print after your preamble. :^) graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-28 Thread graywolf
GRIN! How do I know my Thinkpad X24 is a corporate cast off? Because only the numberpad keys are worn shiny. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Tom C wro

Re: web page

2006-04-28 Thread graywolf
And then of course there is Photoshop. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Paul Sorenson wrote: Porta Web Album Generator http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/porta

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
themselves. The worse part of it was that he did not think it was a stupid idea, he thought people were too stupid to do it; but then he dropped out of a thermodynamics class because the others in it kept laughing at his perpetual-motion ideas. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
What really is shocking is when you look on a globe and see what a tiny place Europe is. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- William Robb wrote: - O

Re: OT - Fuel Cells (was - Re: Local Gas Prices)

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
A hardy laugh is a good way to start the day. Thanks, Bob. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Bob W wrote: [...] Expect fuel cell technology to take off in

Re: OT - Fuel Cells (was - Re: Local Gas Prices)

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
several gallons of raw petroleum to make a gallon of gasoline, but you get other usable stuff out of the left overs. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Cotty

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
From what I have seen of European cities in movies, we do not have traffic congestion problems here in the US anyway. This may be one of those pot and kettle discussions. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==&g

Re: Small, Portable Ink Jet Printer - Image Storage

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
Both HP and Epson make such printers. I have a friend who uses one for his dance photography. They are usually in the digital camera section at business supply stores like Staples and Office Depot. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot

Re: web page

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
Mark is probably running the XP webserver option on his system. It comes with XP Pro but is not automatically installed. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
demographic are here: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ohim/1996/in1.pdf I notice that 88.5% of the freight is by road in the UK. What's that about our inefficient oil wasting transportation system over here? HAR! graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "I

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
Where do you get those figures from? My understanding is that they are making the highest percentage of profit to gross right now of anytime since WWII. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==&g

Re: K10D Bundle? (2nd try)

2006-04-29 Thread graywolf
Since they replaced their entire lens line with the M series (that was what? 30 lenses?)in 1977, I find that statement hard to believe. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"

Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD

2006-04-30 Thread graywolf
can sit around for years and still be good, and even used heavily (for me these days) they last me several months. None of that is istD specific as I do not have one. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==&g

Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD

2006-04-30 Thread graywolf
available. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- mike wilson wrote: From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2006/04/30 Sun AM 04:13:19 GMT To: pe

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-30 Thread graywolf
Yep Canada is only about 10 million square kilometers just 10% bigger than the US. And you are wrong, Cotty. Bill is at least as big as you. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" -

Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?

2006-04-30 Thread graywolf
s before it is superseded. Just plan on it. Actually prints in albums are the only thing I know of that have out lasted that 10 year figure, but the albums sure have changed over the years. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-30 Thread graywolf
up to 10%, should have remembered I was posting to nit picking central. I suppose if I say the population of Canada is slightly greater than Rhode Island you guys will jump on me about exactly how much "slightly is". GRIN! graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.c

Re: waist-level viewfinder

2006-04-30 Thread graywolf
from 18-24 inches away. A digital with a largish flip up LCD would work, I think. * I actually have owned and used these. Listed in descending range of quality. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <

Re: Life in the Raw

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
me. I shall have to go back and reload XP from the CD on this machine with updates turned off, I guess. Just to put my position in perspective here, Cory, I have been running Slackware since 0.9. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot

Re: Limited edition prints?

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
course limited editions appeal to the investor type who has no idea how to judge the artistic merits of a print. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ---

Re: Limited edition prints?

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
ittenhouse originals. "Thomas Arthur Rittenhouse, Photography for Advertising and Illustration" never happened either . Thus go the best laid plans of mice and men... Too many dreams, not enough sticktoitness. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "

Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
I imagine the vast majority of photographs were stored like my parents' were when I was a kid. The had a big cardboard box in the attic about 25 inches on a side. In it were a half dozen albums, and half filling it were snapshot prints and negatives just tossed in loose. graywolf

Re: Life in the Raw

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
chert, and Stinson. Published by Microsoft Press, 2005. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Cory Papenfuss wrote: On Mon, 1 May 2006, graywolf wrote: Well, XP is

Re: back on list...

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
Mumble, mumble, mumble... Oh, hi Ann! graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Ann Sanfedele wrote: just in time to see Frank "advertising" my calend

Re: back on list...

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
And congradulations. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Ann Sanfedele wrote: just in time to see Frank "advertising" my calendar :) after a we

Re: Life in the Raw

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
Here is a guy listening in on someone else's conversation and then telling them to shut up because he isn't interested. Says more about the eavesdropper the the eavesdropees. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof"

Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-01 Thread graywolf
Shoot for yourself is free. A commercial shoot is supposed to have a permit which my or may not cost something (depends upon the park, the ranger who gives you permission, and how President Bush's corns are doing). I one the other hand get in free. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com

Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
veniences I would not want to give up are the indoor bathroom, and the personal computer. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Shel Belinkoff wrote: A more powerfu

Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
Well they have to pay the kid with the lawn mower somehow. The problem with most US National Parks is that they have to limit admission somehow, as it is sometimes you can not see the park for all the people in the way, and a nominal fee seems the easiest way to do it. graywolf http

More OS wasr stuff

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
. "Reinstall from scratch" is now on my To-Do list. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ---

Re: More OS wasr stuff

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
Unless Windows Security was bouncing or deep-sixing some of my e-mail. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Ryan Brooks wrote: graywolf wrote: Interesting. La

Re: Another one bites the dust.

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
Damn missing posts! Not quite sure of what this is about. If it is what it seems, I hope that it turns out to be a big opportunity for your future, Bill. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==&g

Re: More OS wars stuff

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
it somehow. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/2/2006 9:35:19 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writ

Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
the Bureau of Land Management land has yet another set. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "

Re: More OS wars stuff

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
Thanks, Marnie. I am saving this so I will have the info handy. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/2/2006 6:15:2

Re: Another one bites the dust.

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
can't be is he does the hiring. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Joseph Tainter wrote: "I should have been more clear. I handed my resignation to

Re: More OS wars stuff

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
actually removed the old skins from my computer. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/2/2006 6:52:16 PM Pacific Daylig

Re: Another one bites the dust.

2006-05-02 Thread graywolf
one thing like you seem to think either. Retailing can be fun or it can be hell. It pretty much depends on the store manager, if they change managers you could find yourself to be working in an entirely different atmosphere over night. I wish you luck in your new endeavors. graywolf http

Re: new printer - Epson r220 -questions

2006-05-03 Thread graywolf
dges was actually cheaper than buying just the cartridges off of ebay. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Ann Sanfedele wrote: Kenneth Waller wrote: Ann, I rec

Re: Fw: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-04 Thread graywolf
Is direct digital better than a film to digital image? How about a first class optical print compared to a cheap inkjet print viewed at 100x magnification. Now that is an oranges to apples comparison instead of this usual apples to oranges comparison. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com

Re: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-04 Thread graywolf
Intent. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Aaron Reynolds wrote: These do not display the funny digital artifacts that his film example displays -- somet

Re: Fw: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-05 Thread graywolf
poorly at both. Sadly, I expect slide film to soon disappear entirely. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Thu, 4 May 2006, Will

Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-05 Thread graywolf
If the prices on DVD burners keeps going down, soon they will be paying you to carry them out of the store . I kind of think that there are only 2-3 companies actually manufacturing them anymore, and all the rest are merely relabeled, so buy what ever is cheapest. graywolf http

Re: Carrying stuff in the forest

2006-05-05 Thread graywolf
trained than his was . graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- William Robb wrote: I keep meaning to make backpacks for my dogs and let them earn their keep every once and a while.

pdml@pdml.net

2006-05-05 Thread graywolf
? Must be the abreviation for that new funny looking money . Or maybe the romans have taken over the photo businesses, and the camera is 30 pieces of silver in NYC and 40 pieces in Canada. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" &l

Re: Windows

2006-05-06 Thread graywolf
Your thumbnails are incredibly tiny on my monitor, Bob. Only about 1/2 inch wide. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Bob W wrote: Hi, I've just had a

Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-06 Thread graywolf
out fine too. So what kind of problems are you having. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- mike wilson wrote: That was what I thought when I bought the gear

Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-06 Thread graywolf
you can fix them by loading some other brands firmware in them. That would indicate that they are very very similar. I am glad you have found something that is working for you, and hope my luck continues to hold with this cheap Belkin unit. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

Re: Yo, Mr Listguy?

2006-05-06 Thread graywolf
A man does what a man has to do. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Doug Brewer wrote: We will not be going to Yahoo. Yahoo is evil. We will, however, be mig

Re: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-07 Thread graywolf
is no mystique to them anymore. But... "Only serious photographers shoot black and white film." graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Kevin Waterson

Re: FS: Various Pentax

2006-05-07 Thread graywolf
HAR! graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Cotty wrote: On 6/5/06, Illinois Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: 8. LX Grip - Home made - Darned if I don'

Re: A problem of reassembly

2006-05-08 Thread graywolf
I had a stuffed polar tizer when I was a kid, Ann. GRIN! graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Ann Sanfedele wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: William Robb wrot

Re: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-08 Thread graywolf
most of photography's history they were the norm. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- frank theriault wrote: On 5/8/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: OT - PESO: Fabrique de Fer

2006-05-08 Thread graywolf
Probably loses the detail in the translation to a small digital image. No wonder people think digital is as good as film, they display all their images digitally anyway ... . graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==&g

Re: PESO - Grumpy Man With Lunch

2006-05-09 Thread graywolf
That is not the value of your dollar going up, Frank. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- frank theriault wrote: On 5/9/06, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Anolog Vs Digital now DNT Moving

2006-05-09 Thread graywolf
Take that course at the Community College again . graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Adding Copyright Info

2006-05-09 Thread graywolf
At least that way you get some advertising out of it . graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- David J Brooks wrote: Not an answer to your quiry Shel, but even p

Re: OT: Anti-Panda?

2006-05-09 Thread graywolf
A panda is a large black on white bear-like herbivore. So an anti-panda would be a small white on black carnivore, correct? GRIN! graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"

Re: OT: Anti-Panda?

2006-05-10 Thread graywolf
After I wrote that I thought, "Actually and anti panda is probably called a tiger. Or, come to think of it, a human. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --

Re: Portraits

2006-05-10 Thread graywolf
Aw, you are just prejudiced, Aaron. You don't like trolls. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Aaron Reynolds wrote: On May 10, 2006, at 2:40 AM, Shel B

Re: OT: Anti-Panda?

2006-05-10 Thread graywolf
It's always about U, isn't it? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Cotty wrote: On 9/5/06, graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: A panda is a larg

Re: Portraits

2006-05-10 Thread graywolf
er because. I mean why would a smart camera bother producing a nice photograph just so that dumb photographer wouldn't have to remember things... graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"

Re: worst day yet for list problems

2006-05-10 Thread graywolf
Well, not here in Boone. In fact the other mail list I am on is bogged down too. Maybe a note to charter.net is in order. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ---

Re: 10 MPX Pentax Noise

2006-05-11 Thread graywolf
Yep, given the same construction (a different design may be better or worse) a smaller pixel actually has a bit less noise than a larger one. However it also acquires a lot less signal, so as Toralf says the S/N is worse. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net

Re: flash photography at night

2006-05-11 Thread graywolf
stent critters. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Don Sanderson wrote: I'd use the flash in manual mode with the camera set to X sync speed and the aperture se

Re: worst day yet for list problems

2006-05-11 Thread graywolf
he is changing things, both the list software and the ISP. That will take a while to set up, I guess. I can certainly put up with this for a week or two. I do find it funny that so much legitimate email goes off into limbo, but the spam seems to have no problems getting here. graywolf http

Re: Another one bites the dust.

2006-05-11 Thread graywolf
e for. I know things change, but it would be nice if they changed for the better, rather than the worse, more often. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ---

Re: worst day yet for list problems

2006-05-11 Thread graywolf
Go back to sleep, Norm. Doug has already posted is intended improvements. It probably will be all fixed by next week. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ---

Re: flash photography at night

2006-05-11 Thread graywolf
adyne guaranteed the GN. Also, if you called the company, the owner answered the phone, none of this "Solly, no speakee anglesh" stuff. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" -

Re: Aperture repair on a M lens?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
With a lot of luck you do not need to fix the lens, it works perfectly. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Cotty wrote: On 12/5/06, alkos, discombobulated, u

Re: Aperture repair on a M lens?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
out, but that usually buggers things up so they look awful forever after. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Scott Loveless wrote: On 5/12/06, Don Sanderson

Re: First Sony Alpha SLR

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
I keep wondering if they are going to wind up in a big trademark dispute with a company in Switzerland, of course the fact that they have been making Alpha Cameras for a half century or so probably does not make any difference to Sony. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

Re: OT: film recommendation

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
An FLD filter usually helps with normal color negative film. And a custom color print can be corrected for almost any kind of mixed light, if the printer knows what she is doing. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==&g

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
right now because it firewalls the whole network. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's been suggested that I install a fire wall, b

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
Oh yes, a firewall is a piece of software that blocks all but a certain necessary few network portals. It prevents hackers from getting into your system by back doors (very simplified explanation, network books usually give at least a chapter to firewalls). graywolf http

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
right in the OS. Of course Paul's firewall is truly a hardware firewall, as is the one between my appartment and the next . graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" -

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
It is not what is trying to get out that you have to worry about, it is what is trying to get in. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- mike wilson wrote: gr

Re: OT: film recommendation

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
Vapor lighting has a noncontinuous spectrum and many printers claim you can not correct it at all. Unfortunately this was all before my father burnt the house down and those prints were lost with all the rest of my work. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf &

Re: OT: Wireless Networking?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
only seems to have one computer or you could datalog his whole network. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Joseph Tainter wrote: Upon powering up my new D

Re: Pentax sighting

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
Sure trying to understand Cotty's posts will discombobulate you. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Joseph Tainter wrote: P.S. Can "discombobulate" be a verb?

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
Your firewall, antivirus, and antispy software has to let those guys in first. Of course none of those will protect you from a trojan horse . graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
e can not hack your box, if he does that is not your fault. But if you bring the thing in the door yourself it sure as hell is. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" -

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
going to be a bit snippy here and suggest that some of you out there spend some quality time with a TCP/IP networking book instead of reading the boxes at the computer store. The purpose of advertising is to sell you something, not to educate you. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com

Re: Pentax sighting

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
Something about that 1600 years ago thing bothers me. It puts it very close to not having anything to do with the Romans who gave up dominion over Britain in 410, at least according to my encyclopedia. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot

Re: First Sony Alpha SLR

2006-05-12 Thread graywolf
I stand corrected. Getting old is a bitch! Next I will not be able to remember my name. Say, anyone know who I am? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --

Re: PESO: Mules?

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
Look more like burros, however they could well be mules or hinnies from a burro/small-shaggy-pony cross. On second glance the one in the front looks rather pregnant. That would mean they are definitely burros. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "

Re: Bill Owens again :)

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
That is good to hear. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Mark Roberts wrote: Got a phone call from Bill Owens last night. He still sounded weak, but about 10

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
Selecting "Tools" sends you to: http://www.dslreports.com/tools The test you are interested in is "Port Scan" down toward the bottom of the page. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
There is a reason there is a crab on the cover. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Bob W wrote: quality time with a TCP/IP networking book that&

Re: Pentax sighting

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
That is so confusing, Marie. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/12/2006 4:45:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [

Re: PESO: Mules?

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
Apparantly you know something I don't, nor do these guys: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinny graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- P. J. Alling wrote:

Re: PESO: Mules?

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
Oh, yah, the long ears also keep it from being a hinny, I think. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- P. J. Alling wrote: Pregnancy doesn't keep if from

Re: Pentax sighting

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
For want of an "n", I am going to die. I know she is going to kill me... , I hope graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- graywolf wrote: That is

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-13 Thread graywolf
Other than that your network is secure then? One of the advantages of having your firewall running on the router intead of your computer is that your desktop software can not open a port, you have to do it manually (for those who did not know). graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

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