Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse
Previously you tried to sell the idea that because it was not possible to test _everything_ then it was okay to be slovenly and not conduct diligent testing and quality control. Did not say anything remotely like that. Now you want to sell the idea that because it was not reasonable to make a comsumer product failsafe it is okay to be slovenly and not conduct diligent testing and quality control. Or that. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7 Public Beta: 1st Major Blooper
I don't understand why they are serving activation keys for Windows 7 beta if they are completely unnecessary. Is there some kind of grace period before you need to enter in the key, or are the keys solely for the purpose of testing an inoperative activation system? Google was not my friend here. Yes, you can use it for 30 days without activation. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7 Public Beta: 1st Major Blooper
Are you saying that because Tom made a wild comparison, its fine if you do it? Didn't your momma ever tell you that just because somebody else does it, doesn't mean that it's OK for you to do it? :)) Nah. I was just amused at my comparison being called a stretch while no one said anything about Tom's. :) But I don't think mine was really far off the mark anyway. In both cases the issue was a server problem, unrelated to any problems in the products themselves. Tom was trying to make this into a problem with Windows 7, which it clearly is not. Turning a little more serious again, while Tom may just possibly be a wee bit extreme in comparing the Zune Dec 31 problem to a crashing jumbo jet, one of the articles I read reported on a DJ who uses his Zune for his engagements and lost the use of it on what was quite possibly his biggest gig of the year. It's not quite a jumbo jet crashing, but it certainly was a major PITA for some people. Agreed. It was not a good thing. I just don't think it was prima facie evidence of MS's utter incompetence, as Tom would have it. Stuff happens, and has happened to Apple as well, no matter what you do. You try to avoid it, but you don't always succeed. When MS fails, it's evidence that MS is a bunch of idiots; when Apple fails, well, it isn't. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Sysfading
On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 1:02 AM, Marcio V. Pinheiro wefp...@terra.com.brwrote: What is this that creeps showing in my computer sayuing that Sysfading can not close?... Something new... There is a long discussion here http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=24363highlight=SySFader That discussion seems to end with it being an nvidia graphics card driver issue but it goes on for seven pages with several other things that sound like it could be as well... -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Memory
Thanks for the input. Only Crucial did not have the PC2-4200. The others did. If Stewart's perspective is accurate, maybe Crucial moves out older, slower memory faster. I can remember when Crucial's prices were higher than others, but I expect price competition online has driven their prices down. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Memory
Crucial guarantees their memory selections to work in your computer which takes the worry out of the whole process. Richard P. Only Crucial did not have the PC2-4200. The others did. If Stewart's perspective is accurate, maybe Crucial moves out older, slower memory faster. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Memory
Check out Newegg they do have some. Stewart At 08:38 AM 1/9/2009, you wrote: Thanks for the input. Only Crucial did not have the PC2-4200. The others did. If Stewart's perspective is accurate, maybe Crucial moves out older, slower memory faster. I can remember when Crucial's prices were higher than others, but I expect price competition online has driven their prices down. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Memory
I'm sure Newegg is good too. I usually get computer stuff from OWC, but I purchased from Crucial this time. I've never had any trouble finding the right memory, and never had a problem with what I got. But I've only managed about 10 computers in the last few years, almost all Macs, so my experience is very limited. Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Check out Newegg they do have some. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13526_3-10137684-27.html We'd Do Zune Differently Robbie Bach, the guy who heads the division at MS that did the Zune, seems to be saying that, in hindsight, MS should never have gotten into the business of manufacturing their own player. Perhaps in the future MS will be opening the Zune store and infrastructure to third parties and stop manufactuing hardware themselves? I think I agree with him. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
Except that, as I recall it, the thread had *nothing* what so ever to do with Microsoft, Zunes, or MSs business practices. . .until you stuck it in there. You just can't help yourself, can you? I see, MS should only be spoken about in reverential tones. Maybe they should rename the company YHWH? This thread is about DRM and how Apple would handle their DRM transition. You will have to explain to us your objection to making a comparison with how others have handled such a transition. The only comparable I could think of was Plays for Sure. If you have other comparables, go ahead and provide them. Of course I don't expect you will want to contribute to any proper discussion of DRM. All you want to do is flame anyone who mentions MS and prevent any intelligent discussion. I challenge you to prove me wrong. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
When did they start manufacturing it? I know at least the first gen was a Toshiba. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 8:49 AM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13526_3-10137684-27.html We'd Do Zune Differently Robbie Bach, the guy who heads the division at MS that did the Zune, seems to be saying that, in hindsight, MS should never have gotten into the business of manufacturing their own player. Perhaps in the future MS will be opening the Zune store and infrastructure to third parties and stop manufactuing hardware themselves? I think I agree with him. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
So what happens when we crank up the word size to 24 bits, increase the sampling frequency to 96 kHz, and send the PCM signal to a high end DAC? Assuming an excellent recording (and even with this technology it's possible to screw the pooch on the engineering and mastering), we get a MUCH better result. HD audio, in fact. Yes the file sizes are big, but not that different from normal WAV files. And they work with WMP and a decent DAC, so are more accessible than a SACD device (and cheaper, too). The marketing strategy is to dribble out new technology as slowly as possible. After a sufficient number of MPs have been sold, we will see an aggressive marketing campaign to convince us that all our MS3s are crap and we have to go out and repurchase all our music in the new HD format. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
Plays for sure and the Zune marketplace weren't anything close to what Apple is doing, except that they both involved mp3's. Apple isn't abandoning customers/clients who backed plays for sure and Apple isn't completely reworking it's online media stragedy. They are offering DRM-less mp3's because they had to. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: Except that, as I recall it, the thread had *nothing* what so ever to do with Microsoft, Zunes, or MSs business practices. . .until you stuck it in there. You just can't help yourself, can you? I see, MS should only be spoken about in reverential tones. Maybe they should rename the company YHWH? This thread is about DRM and how Apple would handle their DRM transition. You will have to explain to us your objection to making a comparison with how others have handled such a transition. The only comparable I could think of was Plays for Sure. If you have other comparables, go ahead and provide them. Of course I don't expect you will want to contribute to any proper discussion of DRM. All you want to do is flame anyone who mentions MS and prevent any intelligent discussion. I challenge you to prove me wrong. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7 Public Beta: 1st Major Blooper
Turning a little more serious again, while Tom may just possibly be a wee bit extreme in comparing the Zune Dec 31 problem to a crashing jumbo jet, one of the articles I read reported on a DJ who uses his Zune for his engagements and lost the use of it on what was quite possibly his biggest gig of the year. It's not quite a jumbo jet crashing, but it certainly was a major PITA for some people. This is a good demonstration of the consequences of slovenly manufacturing. The DJ will probably figure out that he can buy an iPod for just a fraction of the dough he lost on that gig. If he is not a WFB he will never use that Zune again. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
When did they start manufacturing it? I know at least the first gen was a Toshiba. Robbie Bach thinks they manufacturing it, but what does he know? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7 Public Beta: 1st Major Blooper
This is where I think Creative shines actually. I have a few of the Creative MP3 players and have been very satisfied with them. We have never looked at Ipods, but like our Creative MP3 players very much. (I think we have 4-5 different ones in the house.) Stewart At 10:23 AM 1/9/2009, you wrote: This is a good demonstration of the consequences of slovenly manufacturing. The DJ will probably figure out that he can buy an iPod for just a fraction of the dough he lost on that gig. If he is not a WFB he will never use that Zune again. Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
On Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:06:25 -0500, Tom Piwowar wrote: Except that, as I recall it, the thread had *nothing* what so ever to do with Microsoft, Zunes, or MSs business practices. . .until you stuck it in there. You just can't help yourself, can you? I see, MS should only be spoken about in reverential tones. Maybe they should rename the company YHWH? I'm glad you're beginning to see The Light. -- R:\katan - SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Memory
Crucial guarantees their memory selections to work in your computer which takes the worry out of the whole process. Just about everybody does. When DataMem once sold me the wrong memory for a printer they very quickly and diligently researched the correct type, FedExed the right memory to me, and sent me a check for the difference in price. BTW, getting info on printer memory can be tricky because printer manufacturers often try to keep the details a secret. They want to sell their special memory at very high prices, like 10 times what DataMem charged. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Hackintosh (Was Re: [CGUYS] P3 450)
He seems to have put together a system that works. Sound and all. The only problem he's reporting is that you have to have the install DVD in the drive in order to boot up. I call your attention to our previous $199 Macs and $99 iPhones thread. The company provides a new BIOS that will run Windows on some very inexpensive PCs. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
mike wrote: They are offering DRM-less mp3's because they had to. Mike, I would at least give Apple the credit that DRM was a requirement of the partnership with the music industry that gave the iTunes store access to the music catalogs needed to make the venture viable way back when, 2001? Now after years of labels slowly coming round, huge amounts of catalog are available now without DRM. It just was never solely at Apples discretion whether to have DRM or not. Sure, Apple could have insisted on no DRM from the get go; but they would have had no where near the breath of content offering and the iPod/iTunes revolution would have be quite different. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/25/fcc-reveals-toshiba-1089-and-its-looking-a-whole-lot-like-a/ FCC says Toshiba. MS may have had more to do with it after the first gen, but then the first gen is what we are talking about. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: When did they start manufacturing it? I know at least the first gen was a Toshiba. Robbie Bach thinks they manufacturing it, but what does he know? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
It could be argued it is now in Apple's interest to keep DRM. No DRM means you don't need an ipod to play the music you buy from Apple, and Apple isn't making money off the music that's for sure. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 10:15 AM, John Settle john_j_set...@yahoo.comwrote: mike wrote: They are offering DRM-less mp3's because they had to. Mike, I would at least give Apple the credit that DRM was a requirement of the partnership with the music industry that gave the iTunes store access to the music catalogs needed to make the venture viable way back when, 2001? Now after years of labels slowly coming round, huge amounts of catalog are available now without DRM. It just was never solely at Apples discretion whether to have DRM or not. Sure, Apple could have insisted on no DRM from the get go; but they would have had no where near the breath of content offering and the iPod/iTunes revolution would have be quite different. John Settle * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone
I bought 2 Siemens S46 Cellphones from ATT just before the Cingular merger which unfortunately rendered the cellphones incompatible with the new Cingular/ATT network. We ended up having to buy new Nokia phones for the remainder of our contract. I still have the Siemens and wondered if I can use these in any way? I tried swapping the sim cards from my Nokia's but that brought up an error message. I would like to be able to use them with ATT but ATT says they can't help us make them work. Can I get the Siemens S46 phones to work with ATT (or other provider), or on a pay-as-you-go plans? They are GSM/GPRS, and TDMA compatible. http://reviews.cnet.com/Siemens_S46/4505-6454_7-20650345.html Thanks in advance. Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
It could be argued it is now in Apple's interest to keep DRM. No DRM means you don't need an ipod to play the music you buy from Apple, and Apple isn't making money off the music that's for sure. Anything can be argued (as has already been proven here), but one would have to be quite clueless to do so. Apple has battled against DRM since day 1 and they sure do make money selling iTunes. Under like some other vendors, Apple does not rely on coercion to make its sales. It never has and I think it never will. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/25/fcc-reveals-toshiba-1089-and-its-lookin g-a-whole-lot-like-a/ FCC says Toshiba. MS may have had more to do with it after the first gen, but then the first gen is what we are talking about. Using your twisted logic, the iPod is made by Hon Hai Precision Industry Inc. in China. Not an Apple product at all. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Sysfading
My, what a coincidence. This happened after I used a paid for driver update program that gave me the new driver for my SIS 5598/6326. First my desktop went light brown then I corrected this. Now the collors are a little different from the original windows XP and, worse, my IE is moving quite slowly. When I shut doen the computer there is the Sysfading can´t close... Welll, where do I go from here?... Many thanks Marcio At 02:26 PM 1/9/2009, RLeeSimon wrote: Hey yoyo ...just a sideways addition to this ...I went online right after I got my low high speed internet (prev dialup yeech!) and was thrilled to see I could dld the huge nvidia driver update for my winxpsp3home computer to see what would be improved ...it bricked my box and had2 be taken off in safe mode (happily it still booted from winxphome cd and I was able to do it) ...whew!! I thought I was a gonner!! Wachit...lots of those driver updates are produced by bloatware gorillas with no sense at all ...update of drivers seems, now, to be risky business!! -Original Message- From: John Duncan Yoyo [mailto:johnduncany...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:35 AM Subject: Re: Sysfading On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 1:02 AM, Marcio V. Pinheiro wefp...@terra.com.brwrote: What is this that creeps showing in my computer sayuing that Sysfading can not close?... Something new... There is a long discussion here http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=24363highlight=SySFader That discussion seems to end with it being an nvidia graphics card driver issue but it goes on for seven pages with several other things that sound like it could be as well... -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Sysfading
Do a roll back or un-install the last package. Do not use paid sites for updates. Updates should be available from the manufacturers for free. Stewart At 01:19 PM 1/9/2009, you wrote: My, what a coincidence. This happened after I used a paid for driver update program that gave me the new driver for my SIS 5598/6326. First my desktop went light brown then I corrected this. Now the collors are a little different from the original windows XP and, worse, my IE is moving quite slowly. When I shut doen the computer there is the Sysfading can´t close... Welll, where do I go from here?... Many thanks Marcio At 02:26 PM 1/9/2009, RLeeSimon wrote: Hey yoyo ...just a sideways addition to this ...I went online right after I got my low high speed internet (prev dialup yeech!) and was thrilled to see I could dld the huge nvidia driver update for my winxpsp3home computer to see what would be improved ...it bricked my box and had2 be taken off in safe mode (happily it still booted from winxphome cd and I was able to do it) ...whew!! I thought I was a gonner!! Wachit...lots of those driver updates are produced by bloatware gorillas with no sense at all ...update of drivers seems, now, to be risky business!! -Original Message- From: John Duncan Yoyo [mailto:johnduncany...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:35 AM Subject: Re: Sysfading On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 1:02 AM, Marcio V. Pinheiro wefp...@terra.com.brwrote: What is this that creeps showing in my computer sayuing that Sysfading can not close?... Something new... There is a long discussion here http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=24363highlight=SySFader That discussion seems to end with it being an nvidia graphics card driver issue but it goes on for seven pages with several other things that sound like it could be as well... -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone
Can I get the Siemens S46 phones to work with ATT (or other provider), or on a pay-as-you-go plans? They are GSM/GPRS, and TDMA compatible. Ate they locked? Can you get them unlocked? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone
I did a little bit of researching and it is possible it just simple is no longer supported. It was a multiband phone of which some of those networks may not be around. GSM and CDMA seem to be the most prevalent with some small (Nextel, and local carriers) pockets of other. Stewart At 12:23 PM 1/9/2009, you wrote: I bought 2 Siemens S46 Cellphones from ATT just before the Cingular merger which unfortunately rendered the cellphones incompatible with the new Cingular/ATT network. We ended up having to buy new Nokia phones for the remainder of our contract. I still have the Siemens and wondered if I can use these in any way? I tried swapping the sim cards from my Nokia's but that brought up an error message. I would like to be able to use them with ATT but ATT says they can't help us make them work. Can I get the Siemens S46 phones to work with ATT (or other provider), or on a pay-as-you-go plans? They are GSM/GPRS, and TDMA compatible. http://reviews.cnet.com/Siemens_S46/4505-6454_7-20650345.html Thanks in advance. Richard P. Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Number One On Google
Well I haven't a clue about what Sysfading is, so I Googled it. Imagine my surprise when the top-listed item was Marcio's original post. Marcio, you're a star. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Sysfading
Please, how do I do these things? roll back? un-install? Then I have to install the drivers again but how do I do if I can´t see the screen? Silly questions? Marcio At 05:28 PM 1/9/2009, you wrote: Do a roll back or un-install the last package. Do not use paid sites for updates. Updates should be available from the manufacturers for free. Stewart At 01:19 PM 1/9/2009, you wrote: My, what a coincidence. This happened after I used a paid for driver update program that gave me the new driver for my SIS 5598/6326. First my desktop went light brown then I corrected this. Now the collors are a little different from the original windows XP and, worse, my IE is moving quite slowly. When I shut doen the computer there is the Sysfading can´t close... Welll, where do I go from here?... Many thanks Marcio At 02:26 PM 1/9/2009, RLeeSimon wrote: Hey yoyo ...just a sideways addition to this ...I went online right after I got my low high speed internet (prev dialup yeech!) and was thrilled to see I could dld the huge nvidia driver update for my winxpsp3home computer to see what would be improved ...it bricked my box and had2 be taken off in safe mode (happily it still booted from winxphome cd and I was able to do it) ...whew!! I thought I was a gonner!! Wachit...lots of those driver updates are produced by bloatware gorillas with no sense at all ...update of drivers seems, now, to be risky business!! -Original Message- From: John Duncan Yoyo [mailto:johnduncany...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:35 AM Subject: Re: Sysfading On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 1:02 AM, Marcio V. Pinheiro wefp...@terra.com.brwrote: What is this that creeps showing in my computer sayuing that Sysfading can not close?... Something new... There is a long discussion here http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=24363highlight=SySFader That discussion seems to end with it being an nvidia graphics card driver issue but it goes on for seven pages with several other things that sound like it could be as well... -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone
GSM and CDMA seem to be the most prevalent with some small (Nextel, and local carriers) pockets of other. I was told that my carrier, T-Mobile will work with any unlocked GSM phone. You can order a To-Go SIM from their online store for $7 (includes overnight delivery and xx minutes). * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Good Buzz About the Palm Pre
If they can manage developers and software distribution, this one may surpass the iPhone. It looks like it contains many great ideas and a great interface. Its Web OS uses web tools (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) to create apps. It may be a game changer. Will Palm snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] DRM
Well I wouldn't call you clueless, but. Lemme see if I have this straight...Apple has battled against DRM since day 1...*in the US* but across the sea they are battling *for* DRM? Maybe as Steve Jobs takes less of a role at Apple the MFB's will shake themselves out of his reality distortion field. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 11:32 AM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: It could be argued it is now in Apple's interest to keep DRM. No DRM means you don't need an ipod to play the music you buy from Apple, and Apple isn't making money off the music that's for sure. Anything can be argued (as has already been proven here), but one would have to be quite clueless to do so. Apple has battled against DRM since day 1 and they sure do make money selling iTunes. Under like some other vendors, Apple does not rely on coercion to make its sales. It never has and I think it never will. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Buzz About the Palm Pre
I saw this phone, it looks very nice...but if anyone has butter fingers, it's palm. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: Will Palm snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] firewall ...hard or what?
I have a new Linksys Router with, of course, their built in firewall. BEHIND it is my desktop computer. Also, I use my laptop to it wirelessly. WPA encryption is enabled. Do I need a software firewall at all ? I have PCToolsPro on my desktop computer which causes some misery. I have ZoneAlarm on my laptop which causes some more misery. My internet connection sharing worked ok but my network would not do fileshare or much else with all that going. With it shut off, bingo, everything works! Am I ok this way or what? If not, why? TIA!! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
I know it's hard for you to let facts have an effect on your opinion...I can't even fathom why you are arguing this point, but there is a difference between an apple designed product being outsourced for production and MS buying a product already built by someone else and rebranding it. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/25/fcc-reveals-toshiba-1089-and-its-lookin g-a-whole-lot-like-a/ FCC says Toshiba. MS may have had more to do with it after the first gen, but then the first gen is what we are talking about. Using your twisted logic, the iPod is made by Hon Hai Precision Industry Inc. in China. Not an Apple product at all. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
I guess that just means WFBs forgive MS for sins AFBs would never forgive; if Apple put the brand on junk, Jobs would catch no end of hell! Stand by your brand! Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- I know it's hard for you to let facts have an effect on your opinion...I can't even fathom why you are arguing this point, but there is a difference between an apple designed product being outsourced for production and MS buying a product already built by someone else and rebranding it. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Number One On Google
I _think_ this might be a Google Desktop thing? Or gmail. What I mean is, someone not subscribed to the list would see a different search result. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 2:48 PM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: Well I haven't a clue about what Sysfading is, so I Googled it. Imagine my surprise when the top-listed item was Marcio's original post. Marcio, you're a star. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] firewall ...hard or what?
The built-in Windows firewall suffices for 95% of users. Just turn _it_ on. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM, RLeeSimon rleesi...@gmail.com wrote: I have a new Linksys Router with, of course, their built in firewall. BEHIND it is my desktop computer. Also, I use my laptop to it wirelessly. WPA encryption is enabled. Do I need a software firewall at all ? I have PCToolsPro on my desktop computer which causes some misery. I have ZoneAlarm on my laptop which causes some more misery. My internet connection sharing worked ok but my network would not do fileshare or much else with all that going. With it shut off, bingo, everything works! Am I ok this way or what? If not, why? TIA!! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone
I'm assuming the phones are locked as they were purchased new from ATT. I presume that they can be unlocked based on the number of unlocking sites that come up with a Google search, although they have different solutions. One company says just send money and they'll send an unlock code, while the other says the phone must be sent to them for it to be unlocked. The problem is, how does one know whether the service is legitimate/reliable? I don't recognize any of the names (http://www.gsm-software.com/unlock/unlocksiemens.html , http://thetravelinsider.info/roadwarriorcontent/siemensunlocking.htm ). Any suggestions on where to go or who to use? I am in the DC area so a bricks and mortar shop would be preferred. I've never gone through the unlocking process so am unfamiliar with how it is normally done. I do like the idea of T-Mobile's $7 SIM (or similar), once the phone is unlocked. Richard P. GSM and CDMA seem to be the most prevalent with some small (Nextel, and local carriers) pockets of other. I was told that my carrier, T-Mobile will work with any unlocked GSM phone. You can order a To-Go SIM from their online store for $7 (includes overnight delivery and xx minutes). * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] firewall ...hard or what?
On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM, RLeeSimon rleesi...@gmail.com wrote: I have a new Linksys Router with, of course, their built in firewall. BEHIND it is my desktop computer. Also, I use my laptop to it wirelessly. WPA encryption is enabled. Do I need a software firewall at all ? I have PCToolsPro on my desktop computer which causes some misery. I have ZoneAlarm on my laptop which causes some more misery. My internet connection sharing worked ok but my network would not do fileshare or much else with all that going. With it shut off, bingo, everything works! Am I ok this way or what? If not, why? TIA!! You are probably fine if you are behind your router. If the laptop gets used out of the house I would have something on it. The M$ firewall is probably sufficient. -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] firewall ...hard or what?
I have been running half a dozen wired and wireless machines behind a Linksys router for several years, with NO software firewalls running. I have yet to have any problems. When I ran a test with one of those websites that tries to find a way to break in, they reported that I was fully protected. I had been running ZoneAlarm, but it was hogging too much memory on my old IBM ThinkPad 600x, so I was happy to turn it off. I have little doubt that others will have different opinions. :-) Mike RLeeSimon wrote: I have a new Linksys Router with, of course, their built in firewall. BEHIND it is my desktop computer. Also, I use my laptop to it wirelessly. WPA encryption is enabled. Do I need a software firewall at all ? I have PCToolsPro on my desktop computer which causes some misery. I have ZoneAlarm on my laptop which causes some more misery. My internet connection sharing worked ok but my network would not do fileshare or much else with all that going. With it shut off, bingo, everything works! Am I ok this way or what? If not, why? TIA!! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] photo software -- red eye?
With Picasa, I can't get good results for getting rid of red eye. anybody have other software to recommend which is good with dog red eyes, people red eyes? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone
Any suggestions on where to go or who to use? I am in the DC area so a bricks and mortar shop would be preferred. I've never gone through the unlocking process so am unfamiliar with how it is normally done. The independent cell phone store on 17th Street NW, across the street from National Geographic, can unlock phones and is generally knowledgeable. However, they sell the To-Go SIM for a lot more $. They quoted me $30 for activation and I told them that the T-Mobile website was offering free activation. They said they can't compete with that. So no sale. I recall reading that after you have owned a phone for some length of time they are required to unlock it for you. Worth checking out. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] photo software -- red eye?
Adobe Photoshop starter edition has a red eye repair function although I've not used it yet. Also, if you want to get real involved, you can use Paint.net to edit your pictures. Both programs free. Richard P. With Picasa, I can't get good results for getting rid of red eye. anybody have other software to recommend which is good with dog red eyes, people red eyes? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] photo software -- red eye?
With Picasa, I can't get good results for getting rid of red eye. anybody have other software to recommend which is good with dog red eyes, people red eyes? iPhoto. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7 Public Beta: 1st Major Blooper
I'm not trying to start an argument, but I have had a problem with the Creative Zen mp3 player. Bought one for my daughter last Xmas because it (unlike the iPod or the Zune) can download and play audio novels from the public library. A few months later the LCD screen cracked without explanation. Searching the web for a repair place (found that the 8 GB unit not expensive enough to justify repair), I came across a lot of reports of the Zen LCD screen breaking without cause. I opted to buy the same model to replace the first because it was much cheaper than the iPod and the Zune. So far, still works. Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: This is where I think Creative shines actually. I have a few of the Creative MP3 players and have been very satisfied with them. We have never looked at Ipods, but like our Creative MP3 players very much. (I think we have 4-5 different ones in the house.) Stewart Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone
Thanks, I will investigate both possibilities. Richard P. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: Any suggestions on where to go or who to use? I am in the DC area so a bricks and mortar shop would be preferred. I've never gone through the unlocking process so am unfamiliar with how it is normally done. The independent cell phone store on 17th Street NW, across the street from National Geographic, can unlock phones and is generally knowledgeable. However, they sell the To-Go SIM for a lot more $. They quoted me $30 for activation and I told them that the T-Mobile website was offering free activation. They said they can't compete with that. So no sale. I recall reading that after you have owned a phone for some length of time they are required to unlock it for you. Worth checking out. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
Sorry if the truth disturbs you, in point of fact I've never owned a zune, I don't think I've ever even touched a zune. Mark, can you tell me where in this post I speak of forgiveness or lack of, or speak of junk? All I said is that MS branded a toshiba built player, that's not a judgement, just fact. You are going to nail yourself in the head one of these days with your knee jerk reactions. As for weather the zune is junk, I don't know, as I said I've never touched one. Obviously you have used one, why is it junk? On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 2:04 PM, Snyder, Mark (IT CIV) mark.sny...@ngc.comwrote: I guess that just means WFBs forgive MS for sins AFBs would never forgive; if Apple put the brand on junk, Jobs would catch no end of hell! Stand by your brand! Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- I know it's hard for you to let facts have an effect on your opinion...I can't even fathom why you are arguing this point, but there is a difference between an apple designed product being outsourced for production and MS buying a product already built by someone else and rebranding it. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7 Public Beta: 1st Major Blooper
Just wondering, how is the ipod/zune not capable of of playing those library files? Mike On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Robert carrollcompu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not trying to start an argument, but I have had a problem with the Creative Zen mp3 player. Bought one for my daughter last Xmas because it (unlike the iPod or the Zune) can download and play audio novels from the public library. A few months later the LCD screen cracked without explanation. Searching the web for a repair place (found that the 8 GB unit not expensive enough to justify repair), I came across a lot of reports of the Zen LCD screen breaking without cause. I opted to buy the same model to replace the first because it was much cheaper than the iPod and the Zune. So far, still works. Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: This is where I think Creative shines actually. I have a few of the Creative MP3 players and have been very satisfied with them. We have never looked at Ipods, but like our Creative MP3 players very much. (I think we have 4-5 different ones in the house.) Stewart Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] firewall ...hard or what?
Inasmuch as that is what I hoped for as an opinion, I would like to solicit opinions of your opinion, then... -Original Message- From: Mike Sloane [mailto:mikeslo...@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: Re: firewall ...hard or what? I have been running half a dozen wired and wireless machines behind a Linksys router for several years, with NO software firewalls running. I have yet to have any problems. When I ran a test with one of those websites that tries to find a way to break in, they reported that I was fully protected. I had been running ZoneAlarm, but it was hogging too much memory on my old IBM ThinkPad 600x, so I was happy to turn it off. I have little doubt that others will have different opinions. :-) Mike RLeeSimon wrote: I have a new Linksys Router with, of course, their built in firewall. BEHIND it is my desktop computer. Also, I use my laptop to it wirelessly. WPA encryption is enabled. Do I need a software firewall at all ? I have PCToolsPro on my desktop computer which causes some misery. I have ZoneAlarm on my laptop which causes some more misery. My internet connection sharing worked ok but my network would not do fileshare or much else with all that going. With it shut off, bingo, everything works! Am I ok this way or what? If not, why? TIA!! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] firewall ...hard or what?
Question is do I even need that? I suspect the desktop being behind the router but wired is protected and the wifi to my laptop is behind the router and also protected ...waddoIneed a software firewall for, then? I am not trying to be facetious... -Original Message- From: Tony B [mailto:ton...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 4:34 PM Subject: Re: firewall ...hard or what? The built-in Windows firewall suffices for 95% of users. Just turn _it_ on. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM, RLeeSimon rleesi...@gmail.com wrote: I have a new Linksys Router with, of course, their built in firewall. BEHIND it is my desktop computer. Also, I use my laptop to it wirelessly. WPA encryption is enabled. Do I need a software firewall at all ? I have PCToolsPro on my desktop computer which causes some misery. I have ZoneAlarm on my laptop which causes some more misery. My internet connection sharing worked ok but my network would not do fileshare or much else with all that going. With it shut off, bingo, everything works! Am I ok this way or what? If not, why? TIA!! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
Mark, can you tell me where in this post I speak of forgiveness or lack of, or speak of junk? All I said is that MS branded a toshiba built player, that's not a judgement, just fact. You are going to nail yourself in the head one of these days with your knee jerk reactions. 1) Mike wants you to read this one post in isolation, paying no attention to the misinformation he previously posted. 2) Mike is still promoting the notion that the Zune is not a Microsoft product. It was built in a foreign land according to instructions beamed in from Alpha Centauri. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Buzz About the Palm Pre
Go Palm Go!! I have been dreading what I thought would be an inevitable and painful data transition from my aging Palm TX PDA to a foreign smart phone platform... now maybe I won't have to! :) I hope it supports Docs to Go, cut and paste, wifi etc. Interesting to see that the Pre was Jon Rubenstein's ... the Mac engineer responsible for the iPod and some of the iMac's ... baby. He left Apple to develop the Pre... db Tom Piwowar wrote: If they can manage developers and software distribution, this one may surpass the iPhone. It looks like it contains many great ideas and a great interface. Its Web OS uses web tools (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) to create apps. It may be a game changer. Will Palm snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Good Buzz About the Palm Pre
I have seen a few new machines from palm, Palm Pre, Palm Treo Pro, and the Palm 800. All of them look like excellent machines and I am a big fan of Palm's. Now if only they will get a new one on the Verizon Network. Looks like Alltel's network in our area will get sold to Sprint whose network (And ATT's) are abysmal in this area. Stewart At 06:22 PM 1/9/2009, you wrote: Go Palm Go!! I have been dreading what I thought would be an inevitable and painful data transition from my aging Palm TX PDA to a foreign smart phone platform... now maybe I won't have to! :) I hope it supports Docs to Go, cut and paste, wifi etc. Interesting to see that the Pre was Jon Rubenstein's ... the Mac engineer responsible for the iPod and some of the iMac's ... baby. He left Apple to develop the Pre... db Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
Now that is completely untrue. I never even once said it wasn't a MS product. You see things that aren't there and then go with this alternate reality. I say in the post you pasted yourself here that MS branded a toshiba player, never once have I said the zune was not a MS product. Please enlighten me on the misinformation I've posted. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 5:22 PM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: Mark, can you tell me where in this post I speak of forgiveness or lack of, or speak of junk? All I said is that MS branded a toshiba built player, that's not a judgement, just fact. You are going to nail yourself in the head one of these days with your knee jerk reactions. 1) Mike wants you to read this one post in isolation, paying no attention to the misinformation he previously posted. 2) Mike is still promoting the notion that the Zune is not a Microsoft product. It was built in a foreign land according to instructions beamed in from Alpha Centauri. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7 Public Beta: 1st Major Blooper
Sorry to hear that, We have an old Creative Xtra (40GB) a Zen Vision M (30 GB) and two smaller ones, a Nano (1 GB) and a 4 GB we bought this fall. No problems with any of them. Matter of fact, when we travel the first thing that gets done is pull out the Vision M and turn on a book. I also have a library of Audible Books that the Creative Players play. Stewart At 05:16 PM 1/9/2009, you wrote: I'm not trying to start an argument, but I have had a problem with the Creative Zen mp3 player. Bought one for my daughter last Xmas because it (unlike the iPod or the Zune) can download and play audio novels from the public library. A few months later the LCD screen cracked without explanation. Searching the web for a repair place (found that the 8 GB unit not expensive enough to justify repair), I came across a lot of reports of the Zen LCD screen breaking without cause. I opted to buy the same model to replace the first because it was much cheaper than the iPod and the Zune. So far, still works. Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
Mike, please what I said: If Apple bought a 3rd-prty product an put the Apple logo on it, and it had the Zune date bug, the AFBs would not stop dunning Steve. But the WFBs have that happen and say, oh, bummer and move on. World of difference! Apple protects its brand, MS and WFBs pass the blame and yawn. Your tactic includes accusing me of being disturbed by the WFB truth - WTF is that about? Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Sorry if the truth disturbs you, in point of fact I've never owned a zune, I don't think I've ever even touched a zune. Mark, can you tell me where in this post I speak of forgiveness or lack of, or speak of junk? All I said is that MS branded a toshiba built player, that's not a judgement, just fact. You are going to nail yourself in the head one of these days with your knee jerk reactions. As for weather the zune is junk, I don't know, as I said I've never touched one. Obviously you have used one, why is it junk? On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 2:04 PM, Snyder, Mark (IT CIV) mark.sny...@ngc.comwrote: I guess that just means WFBs forgive MS for sins AFBs would never forgive; if Apple put the brand on junk, Jobs would catch no end of hell! Stand by your brand! Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- I know it's hard for you to let facts have an effect on your opinion...I can't even fathom why you are arguing this point, but there is a difference between an apple designed product being outsourced for production and MS buying a product already built by someone else and rebranding it. ** *** ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** ** *** -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] firewall ...hard or what?
Because ... if a trojan infected laptop uses your wifi (or a war driver passes your way, or one of your machines picks up one form or another of an exploit via email, evil website etc), the compromise will in turn try to compromise all other machines on your network. If you are using filesharing... those secondary compromises will be a cakewalk and without individual computer firewalls... not very difficult. You can't have your cake and eat it too in this game. Software firewalls and antivirus eat up process cycles, filesharing is an invitation to share your computer and firewalls also stop generic filesharing. Some of the best software engineers in the world are designing the trojans and malware these days and they have unlimited budgets because the profits on the dark side are so HUGE. Conservative estimates are that 25% of all US PC's are compromised and used as platforms for various dark arts. Once a machine is compromised by these sophisticated exploits, it usually takes a format and rebuild to remove them. All professionals will tell you a layered,/ overlapping / multifaceted, external firewall, internal firewall, antivirus, malware defense is the ONLY way to go. On the university network I used to work for, an unprotected machine would be compromised in 30 seconds and there was nothing the U. could do about it. I occasionally see war drivers cruising the residential streets I live on. One of them that I stopped and talked to was using a laptop with powerful robotic scanning attack software (freeware) to compromise wifi networks. He was an unemployed computer project manager and got paid by the piece. He was making good money. White collar crime is out of control these days One of the automated/ robotic exploits getting more rampant is credit card and ID theft. I myself wouldn't take on the poor odds / huge risk you are contemplating. What's easy now, won't be easy later. My two bits, db RLeeSimon wrote: Question is do I even need that? I suspect the desktop being behind the router but wired is protected and the wifi to my laptop is behind the router and also protected ...waddoIneed a software firewall for, then? I am not trying to be facetious... -Original Message- From: Tony B [mailto:ton...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 4:34 PM Subject: Re: firewall ...hard or what? The built-in Windows firewall suffices for 95% of users. Just turn _it_ on. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM, RLeeSimon rleesi...@gmail.com wrote: I have a new Linksys Router with, of course, their built in firewall. BEHIND it is my desktop computer. Also, I use my laptop to it wirelessly. WPA encryption is enabled. Do I need a software firewall at all ? I have PCToolsPro on my desktop computer which causes some misery. I have ZoneAlarm on my laptop which causes some more misery. My internet connection sharing worked ok but my network would not do fileshare or much else with all that going. With it shut off, bingo, everything works! Am I ok this way or what? If not, why? TIA!! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zunepocalypse II [Was: Zunepocalypse]
First, not enough people even bought the first gen zune, or any other, to create any turmoil. I don't even know what or who a WFB is, I don't own a zune, I never have even used a zune...MS bought a player from toshiba, put their name on it and sold it with a cpu that caused the unit to lock up for a few hours once. In the end the fault lies with MS, it's their name on it, everything I've said has been true and 'unfanboy' like since I don't even own one. You'll have to clarify wfb truth, I have no idea since all I spoke of was a toshiba product rebranded for MS. Is it MS's fault for not checking to see if the product was going to get drunk and not work on Jan 1st? Yes. Doesn't mean suddenly that toshiba didn't build the thing. I never passed any blame, perhaps it looked it to someone looking to lay it, I just clarified that it was a toshiba product...why aren't there any outcry's about how horrible and lazy toshiba is? If we want to be completely fair, we should be taking them to task just as MS, the toshiba players failed too. But for some odd reason...some users only went after MS. Since Tom started the thread, perhaps he can elaborate on why he never went after toshiba? On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Snyder, Mark (IT CIV) mark.sny...@ngc.comwrote: Mike, please what I said: If Apple bought a 3rd-prty product an put the Apple logo on it, and it had the Zune date bug, the AFBs would not stop dunning Steve. But the WFBs have that happen and say, oh, bummer and move on. World of difference! Apple protects its brand, MS and WFBs pass the blame and yawn. Your tactic includes accusing me of being disturbed by the WFB truth - WTF is that about? Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Sorry if the truth disturbs you, in point of fact I've never owned a zune, I don't think I've ever even touched a zune. Mark, can you tell me where in this post I speak of forgiveness or lack of, or speak of junk? All I said is that MS branded a toshiba built player, that's not a judgement, just fact. You are going to nail yourself in the head one of these days with your knee jerk reactions. As for weather the zune is junk, I don't know, as I said I've never touched one. Obviously you have used one, why is it junk? On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 2:04 PM, Snyder, Mark (IT CIV) mark.sny...@ngc.comwrote: I guess that just means WFBs forgive MS for sins AFBs would never forgive; if Apple put the brand on junk, Jobs would catch no end of hell! Stand by your brand! Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- I know it's hard for you to let facts have an effect on your opinion...I can't even fathom why you are arguing this point, but there is a difference between an apple designed product being outsourced for production and MS buying a product already built by someone else and rebranding it. ** *** ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** ** *** -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] photo software -- red eye?
Oddly, the only really good red-eye tool I've ever seen is in (I think, IIRC) Corel's Paint Shop Pro ( http://tinyurl.com/72x7dj ). It actually contains several human and animal eye templates you can use. Photoshop has a red-eye tool which often works fairly well with people, but rarely works at all for pets. Since this is such a common problem, one would think more programs would spend more effort on it. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 5:55 PM, Judy Cosler jcos...@starpower.net wrote: With Picasa, I can't get good results for getting rid of red eye. anybody have other software to recommend which is good with dog red eyes, people red eyes? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Evernote.com? Keeping track of information?
Anyone had experience with Evernote application for keeping track of things to do, remember, etc.? Read about it in article on organizing and thinking of trying it. On the subject of keeping track and organizing - anyone found good solutions, e.g. devices, to keeping track of things you write down, say, while on the phone, like notes, contact info, names, websites, anything else? Type it into computer while on the phone? PDA? January 'tis the time to get things together and organized! Randall * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone
GSM and CDMA seem to be the most prevalent with some small (Nextel, and local carriers) pockets of other. I was told that my carrier, T-Mobile will work with any unlocked GSM phone. You can order a To-Go SIM from their online store for $7 (includes overnight delivery and xx minutes). Siemens S46 can use one available network in the US--T-Mobile. [specs: http://snipurl.com/9q82m] Phone can find these networks: GSM 900/1900 and TDMA 800/1900. Only one in the US now is GSM 1900. Is the phone unlocked? Does it have a cell phone provider's logo? To unlock it, you need either a USB cable for that phone, or to figure out how to get the unlock code and sequence. If it's locked to ATT, recycle it and get a new or used one from a friend. Nokia phones are the easiest to unlock. For others you have to contact the provider or manufacturer for an unlock code or use a cable and special software. T-Mobile To-Go [prepaid is better than flexpay] http://snipurl.com/9q798: Nokia 1208 - http://snipurl.com/9q6q9 $19.99, incl. $30 refill bonus; 850 MHz;1900 MHz Nokia 1680 - http://snipurl.com/9q6t3 $49.99, incl. $30 refill bonus; 850 MHz;1900 MHz Samsung black stripe - http://snipurl.com/9q6w5 incl. $30 refill bonus; 850 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz Buy $100 refill to get all US minutes for 10 cents, expiring after 1 year unless rolled over. 850/1900 MHz phones can roam within the US. Other countries have 900/1800 MHz networks. T-Mobile will unlock phones after 3-6 months, but you won't want to switch if you're mostly in the DC area. Or pick up a SpeakOut phone at 7-11 stores. Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
