Thank you I will not. - WJR
On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:27, Richard Stovall <rich...@gmail.com> wrote: > FTFY > > On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM, William Robbins <dangerw...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> No worries. I look like Yoda and am reminded of his sage remarks about >> the word 'try'. :) >> >> - WJR >> >> >> >> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:16, John Aldrich <jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com >> > wrote: >> >>> Thank you. I will try and give the list at least one 24-hour day before I >>> do >>> anything after posting a question to the list. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: William Robbins [mailto:dangerw...@gmail.com] >>> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:59 AM >>> To: NT System Admin Issues >>> Subject: Re: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning >>> >>> Very good advice and perspective on the global nature of this list and >>> it's >>> expertise. >>> >>> - WJR >>> >>> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 09:56, Maglinger, Paul <pmaglin...@scvl.com> >>> wrote: >>> I'm just going to butt in for a moment and submit this. >>> >>> If I'm having an issue that I can't find a solution for on my own and >>> isn't >>> business critical, or researching a new technology, in short something >>> that >>> doesn't have to be solved immediately, I submit it to the list. The >>> members >>> of this list are world-wide and the solution may not come to light in >>> less >>> than 24-hours. >>> >>> If the problem is critical, it's worth the money to pay the tech support >>> charge (or have the service contract) and deal with the OEM. >>> >>> I have submitted issues to lists after contacting OEM tech support if >>> we're >>> not getting anywhere to see if anyone else has any ideas or experienced >>> the >>> same problem. But I have always considered the list as a resource with a >>> weekday only, 24 hour response time. I suggest that all members consider >>> it >>> in like manner. >>> >>> -Paul >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] >>> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:50 AM >>> To: NT System Admin Issues >>> Subject: RE: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning >>> >>> One action that was only mildly impatient combined along with your >>> previous >>> actions which were completely impetuous provides the list with a persona >>> by >>> which to judge you >>> >>> If you don't like that reputation, change it by action, not by whining. >>> >>> -sc >>> >>> >>> > -----Original Message----- >>> > From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] >>> > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:38 AM >>> > To: NT System Admin Issues >>> > Subject: RE: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning >>> > >>> > Jonathan, thank you for your reply. Yes, I should have waited, but the >>> > consensus of opinion on this list yesterday seemed to be "don't worry >>> about >>> > it... if you can't find it easily from Dell, just get it wherever." I >>> am >>> not going to >>> > beat myself up over $10, especially when the total price was like $35. >>> Sure >>> > Dell would have been a bit cheaper, which surprises the heck out of me, >>> as >>> > typically OEM parts are more expensive. However, I feel I *was* >>> following >>> > the consensus of opinion, which is why I'm pi$$ed off that you guys are >>> > jumping down my throat on this. >>> > >>> > As I have said multiple times, I'm not worried about $10. I feel I >>> *did* >>> listen >>> > to the list and I didn't get the best possible deal, but I'm OK with >>> that. >>> It's >>> > ONLY $10. >>> > >>> > What really grates on me is that I feel I did listen to the list and >>> now >>> you guys >>> > are jumping on me because I followed that advice. Ya know... the ONE >>> time >>> I >>> > do take the time to listen I get jumped. Doesn't encourage me to be >>> patient >>> > and listen to the advice on this list! >>> > >>> > I appreciate your point of view, Jonathan, I really do. However, it >>> seems >>> to >>> > me that I'm being PUNISHED for doing what the list recommended. Do I >>> wish >>> > I'd waited for my Dell rep? Sure. I would have liked to save $10. Am I >>> going to >>> > beat myself up over $10? No. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > From: Jonathan [mailto:ncm...@gmail.com] >>> > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:29 AM >>> > To: NT System Admin Issues >>> > Subject: Re: RE: Dell battery replacement still giving warning >>> > >>> > No, John. >>> > The gripe is that you appear to be too impatient to sit still long >>> enough >>> for >>> > anyone to help you. The reason you were given a hard time about buying >>> > from third party (after someone from this list recommended said 3rd >>> party) >>> is >>> > simply because you came back to this list and said you should have >>> waited >>> for >>> > a response from your Dell rep....and you should have. In the end, it >>> doesn't >>> > matter where you get components such as keyboards, mice, etc....it >>> comes >>> > down to price combined with comfort level you have with the vendor. If >>> > someone here recommends a vendor, it is because they had a good >>> > experience and felt that they got good value. Period. >>> > More than once you've come here asking for advice and we've tried to >>> help, >>> > only to be told you've gone in a different direction without waiting >>> for >>> the >>> > advice you specifically requested. Thus aggravated the group, because >>> we >>> > could have taken our time to help someone else who was willing to wait >>> and >>> > take advice, or because we could have done something else more >>> productive >>> > with our time. >>> > Friendly suggestion....if you are willing to wait for the consensus of >>> the >>> > group, then ask a question. If you can't or aren't willing to wait, >>> then >>> respect >>> > the group's time (and save some face for yourself) by not posting in >>> the >>> first >>> > place. >>> > The same would apply to your Dell rep or any other party from whom you >>> are >>> > trying to solicit advice or assistance. >>> > Just my $0.02. YMMV, especially if you stopped reading before you got >>> this >>> > far because you decided to try and find a bigger, better answer. >>> > Jonathan - Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really >>> is) >>> > on the Verizon network. >>> > On Feb 24, 2011 9:14 AM, "John Aldrich" <jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com> >>> > wrote: >>> > > True. HOWEVER, this time, I take the list advice, even going so far >>> as >>> > > to use a recommended vendor, and now you guys have the nerve to cry >>> > "foul"?!?!? >>> > > >>> > > You guys need to decide if you want me to follow your advice or not. >>> > > Yes, >>> > I >>> > > do have a tendency to be impatient. I know that, and I'm working on >>> it. >>> > But >>> > > as I said, I took your advice and went to a **RECOMMENDED** 3rd party >>> > vendor >>> > > and now you guys are getting ticked because I did what you >>> > recommended! >>> > > >>> > > Get real! >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > -----Original Message----- >>> > > From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] >>> > > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:08 AM >>> > > To: NT System Admin Issues >>> > > Subject: Re: Dell battery replacement still giving warning >>> > > >>> > > On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 8:44 AM, John Aldrich >>> > > <jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com> wrote: >>> > >> Now hold on just a moment... >>> > > >>> > > The issue is that you have repeatedly come on to this list, posted a >>> > > question, and once we all spend our valuable time trying to help you, >>> > > you respond that you had already pursued a solution via other avenues >>> > > and don't need our help. >>> > > >>> > > -- Ben >>> > > >>> > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ >>> > > <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> > > >>> > > --- >>> > > To manage subscriptions click here: >>> > > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> > > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> > > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ >>> > > <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> > > >>> > > --- >>> > > To manage subscriptions click here: >>> > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> > > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> > > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ >>> > <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> > >>> > --- >>> > To manage subscriptions click here: >>> > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> > >>> > >>> > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ >>> > <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> > >>> > --- >>> > To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt- >>> > software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> >>> >>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> >>> --- >>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> >>> >>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> >>> --- >>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> >>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> >>> --- >>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> >>> >>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> >>> --- >>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> >>> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
