Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread David Tubbs
At 17:19 27/01/2008 +, you wrote: Hi, What are users experiences with portable computers ? Hi Malcolm That is a very broad question, can you narrow it ? Frankly I don't think I would want one of today's offerings - if you are thinking of getting on I can give you a number of caveats.

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Bill Loguidice
I was hesistant to do that too, but I've been using my Gateway Tablet PC as my primary PC for the past few months now and haven't looked back. When I bought it about a year ago I pretty much maxed it out, so it's not like I'm missing out on anything in regards to speed or features. Plus, it

Re: [Ql-Users] List problems

2008-01-28 Thread P Witte
Tony Firshman writes: P Witte wrote: Per/ PS: Did my mail re VirtualBox arrive? I sent that about 24hrs ago, before reverting to my old email address. This one? Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:11:51 +0100 From: Per Witte [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes. Thanks. All appears to work now after

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Bill Loguidice [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Ah ... very interesting you should say that Bill, this does seem to be a trend that a lot of people are adopting now. Giving greater flexibility. Can you say more about the Tablet ? Which is yet another variation in

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Hi Wolfgang, How exactly did you get Linux to co-exist with Windows XP ? Hi Malcolm What are users experiences with portable computers ? Hi Malcolm I presume that you'll get replies like mine: I have an Asus A 6000,

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Thanks, Tony. Portables do not seem to be as reliable as they used to ... probably because of cheaper manufacture to meet an increasing specification. I have an Acer 233 on loan from work, and the screen on that failed when

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], David Tubbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes At 17:19 27/01/2008 +, you wrote: Hi, What are users experiences with portable computers ? Hi Malcolm That is a very broad question, can you narrow it ? Frankly I don't think I would want one of today's offerings - if you

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Tony Firshman
Malcolm Cadman wrote: A lot of people are moving to having a portable computer as their only computer, and abandoning the desktop versions. Just for the convenience of use and not really occupying any desktop space, as they can be used on the lap and generally moved around. A friend of

Re: [Ql-Users] microdrive catridges

2008-01-28 Thread Dr M. Hanias
We need a divide+ for QL as there is for spectrum - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 11:35 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] microdrive catridges Dr M. Hanias wrote: I have many cattridges over 50. I tried to read or

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Stephen
Tony Firshman wrote: Malcolm Cadman wrote: A lot of people are moving to having a portable computer as their only computer, and abandoning the desktop versions. I use mine not just for convenience, but so that I can have all my data (including email) wherever I am. Agree - I used my Dell

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
Hi Malcolm What are users experiences with portable computers ? Hi Malcolm I presume that you'll get replies like mine: I have an Asus A 6000, not sure og the exact make in that range, about 2 years old now (I think). All I can say is that it works. I recently installed Linux on it in

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Tony Firshman
Malcolm Cadman wrote: I am thinking of getting one equipped with Wi-fi for internet connection, so any thoughts would be welcome. Knowing the knowledge of this users group. If setting up wifi at home, make the SSID private. Also use WPA-TKIP - Ben tells me anything less is *easily*

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread P Witte
Tony Firshman writes: My backup is my old notebook, and I aim to be able to use it at a moments notice. Thats how I like it too. Presumably you mirror your data on the other machine? Do you use any particular tools for that, like a backup or version control program? Per

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Roy wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Hi Malcolm What are users experiences with portable computers ? Hi Malcolm I presume that you'll get replies like mine: I have an Asus A 6000, not sure og the exact make in that range, about 2 years old now (I think).

Re: [Ql-Users] microdrive catridges

2008-01-28 Thread Dr M. Hanias
The majority of ca catridges have worn away their felt pad Is any solution for this? - Original Message - From: Dr M. Hanias [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:36 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] microdrive catridges We need a divide+ for QL as there