Re: [PLUG] ENU,Inc R.I.P.

2017-08-12 Thread Neal
Dang. What was the big-time computer parts store across from their 122nd Ave site years ago? I want to say Egghead, but that was in Beaverton by Freddy's on Canyon / 217. I got my first 1GB drive there. Oh! My! A Whole Gigglybyte! IDE and everything! Good times. May ENU RIP, NealS

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

2017-08-12 Thread Denis Heidtmann
Tomas, Thanks for the suggestion. I did not know that the recovery could be used for installing in Virtual Box. (You said VM--I know that VM has a special routine for extracting an installed OS for a virtual machine, but was uncertain about Virtual Box.) I am not certain if I will use Win

[PLUG] ENU,Inc R.I.P.

2017-08-12 Thread Russell Senior
After noticing a disturbing lack of stock on the ENU,Inc website a few weeks ago, I happened to be in the neighborhood of the 122nd store (while dropping off plastic at the Far West Fiber), and stopped to check. There was a sign on the door saying their last day is August 18, and a short note:

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

2017-08-12 Thread Dave
Hi Tom- Thanks for your thoughts. I have owned a LOT of printers over the years. Starting with an early Centronics in the '70s that sounded like washing machine and cost a fortune! Also had an Epson MX-80 before it was released to the public. . Then wrote the tutorial book that went in the

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

2017-08-12 Thread Tom
Alternatively, you could create Windows recovery USB media before installing linux on the box. It can be used to fully reinstall already activated Windows in VM or on the laptop when you want to give it away. I store the USB media on a filer as VDI disk image, forever. I have never used any of

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

2017-08-12 Thread Tom
I am great fan of HP printers and multifunction devices - because they just work on Linux (with some rare exceptions). My current one HP 8600, in the past: HP 3510, HP 1505N, . Generally, it just prints and also scans with some minor love. I have also owned Epson C88 (I think) - the printer

Re: [PLUG] Migrating Win 10 on new machine to VirtualBox

2017-08-12 Thread Denis Heidtmann
The latest question, "Is it activated?" , the answer seems to be "yes". Posts I have seen say that if not activated personalization should not be possible. It is possible for this installation. But... I read that Win 10 can be moved to a virtual machine:

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

2017-08-12 Thread Dave
That sounds about my speed for this application, Michael. I assume it is specifically listed in the CUPS drivers? -Dave On 8/12/2017 2:52 PM, Michael Barnes wrote: > I bought a little HP printer at Wal-Mart for <$50. Has both USB and > wireless. Also scans. Printed from RPI via wireless just

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

2017-08-12 Thread Michael Barnes
I bought a little HP printer at Wal-Mart for <$50. Has both USB and wireless. Also scans. Printed from RPI via wireless just fine. I'll look up model later when I get a chance. Michael On Aug 12, 2017 14:22, "Dave" wrote: > I'm looking to buy a a small cheap inkjet printer

[PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

2017-08-12 Thread Dave
I'm looking to buy a a small cheap inkjet printer to dedicate to a Raspberry Pi. USB connect, no multipurpose, and actually has a driver in the CUPS list. Ideas appreciated. ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org