Re: [CGUYS] First Place? [Was: Not cool enough [was re: Laptop
I dunno. As the mother of four boys that have been doing the whole game system thing since the Atari/Pong days, according to my kids, plus all of their friends for nigh on too many years to mention, our current XBox is better than anything that's come before. According to them, the XBox is far superior. Personally, I'm not real interested in the graphics, sound, or anything else that they seem to think makes it superior. After a couple of decades of being Nintendo clan, I was a bit surprised m'self...but it is what it is. Hasn't missed a beat since the original purchase. If it died tomorrow, I would have more than gotten my money's worth. PS. A lot of people make fun of us old folks that buy the WII fit. :-) Thanks, this is the same thing my kids and virtually all of their friends say. My son's opinion is that it's not even a contest. When we got the Wii (yes, for exercise), he played with it for an hour or so, said Eh, and went back to the Xbox. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] PC to Mac printing
Epsons do not network print well. My RX700 is hooked up to my main system upstairs which is directly hooked into the hub. Cannot send a print job via the network and get it to print at all. I have to send it to the printer it's directly hooked up to and do a remote control print from that computer. Stewart At 04:47 PM 3/31/2009, you wrote: This is often such a mess to configure that I usually just spend the $30 for a hardware print server or connect through a router or WiFi AP that has a printer port. However, the R800 is a fine art photo printer that is intended to work directly connected to a computer. The driver has many options and these are unlikely to be accessible over a network. I don't see that Epson provides a networkable software print driver for the R800. So I expect you would be losing capability if you did this. Also note that the R800 is not intended for high volume printing so probably won't last long in a networked arrangement. 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] Angry Luddites attack Google Street View car
I thought this was an April Fool's joke, but it's not. Well, the picture is, sort of, but the story apparently isn't. http://tinyurl.com/google-luddites * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus
Won't hurt to go to grc.com and run a shields up scan either. Anything other than green on an all ports scan should be cause for concern. On top of that, you should use Secunia's Personal Software Inspector. Since many of the security problems today are also from 3rd party apps (I'm looking at you Flash and QuickTime), PSI will keep you on top of insecure apps and it gives you the shortcut to d/l the new version. It even scans for MS patches. Free, but Windows only. http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] First Place? [Was: Not cool enough [was re: Laptop
I dunno. As the mother of four boys that have been doing the whole game system thing since the Atari/Pong days, according to my kids, plus all of their friends for nigh on too many years to mention, our current XBox is better than anything that's come before. According to them, the XBox is far superior. Personally, I'm not real interested in the graphics, sound, or anything else that they seem to think makes it superior. After a couple of decades of being Nintendo clan, I was a bit surprised m'self...but it is what it is. Hasn't missed a beat since the original purchase. If it died tomorrow, I would have more than gotten my money's worth. PS. A lot of people make fun of us old folks that buy the WII fit. :-) I'm holding a Wii over my kids' heads for straight A's on the next set of report cards. They are very stoked by the idea. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus
Are you calling us PC users April fools? Randall On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 6:15 PM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: well, no; just that it has the potential to wreck a lot of harm, like steal your personal info. from computer. Not really. If you cared about this kind of stuff you would not be using a PC. * ** 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] toast
That just shows how much you have been deprived. People love their Macs, iMacs, MacBooks, Minis, iPods, iPhones, and iTouchs. They are truly excited by them. They love how useful thay are in their lives. They love their style and their great engineering. Look at a MS product and your eyes tear. If there isn't already such a thing as mechaphilia, there might be soon. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] First Place? [Was: Not cool enough [was re: Laptop Hunters]
MS certainly has. Most obviously, they neglected InternetExplorer for years and are now playing catch up. Waiting years for Vista and then getting a flop is another. They are behind in cloud computing. Their search engine is a very distant third so they are really back in the pack with many little companies. I think much of their enterprise software is substandard. They make some nice mice, but they are not top drawer. XBox lost out to Wii. The Zune is a zune. Can you name something MS makes that is considered best quality in its category? I can't think of anything. I thought they were an unstoppable juggernaut? Oh, you have 2 opinions that conflict with one another. Am I surprised? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Audacity problem - sounds like an audio hardware problem
Turns out it was the cables. I ran a line from the headphones jack to the Line In, the sound was back to its higher quality. Not sure why the mike I used to test the system didn't sound as good as it did on other computers. We do have have quite a few devices plugged into this system--2 scanners, an external HD--maybe some interference from them? david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 dt...@indianahistory.org -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of E. Riley Casey Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:03 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Audacity problem - sounds like an audio hardware problem So what? The balanced to unbalanced conversion apparently worked fine for a number of transfers up to now. The next time you have to send your audio 100 meters with the cable next to a power line you can start to sweat your interconnects. Your original description sounds very much like your interconnect has become one legged . Wuzzat you ask ? Two of the three pins on your professional tape machine expect to see some kind of connection - specifically pins 2 3. Pin one is the shield or ground and it's a bit more leisurely in it's connection requirements ( thats part of what a three pin balanced connection is all about ). Normally in the setup you are employing pin 2 would be connected ( eventually through your tortured path of adaptors ) to the tip of the final plug while pin 3 would be connected to the shield of the final plug . This would complete the circuit for the balanced line output and give it something to deliver sound to. It sounds like the connection for pin 2 or 3 has been lost and thus the tape deck with it's transformer balanced output has no place to send it's audio to. I would suggest connecting the adaptor cables to some other device like a stereo system to see if things suddenly improve. It does sound a bit off kilter that your coming out of the line level output of the tape deck and into the mic level input of the computer ( they normally operate at very different levels ) but if as you say it has worked well before and assuming you have made no other changes it should work well again after you sort out problems in the wiring. There are professional audio interfaces that accept line level XLR ( thats those three pronged thingies ) connections and output digitized audio to Firewire or USB connections but your into hundreds or more dollars in investment to replace a $20 solution that should work fine once you have it sorted out. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Angry Luddites attack Google Street View car
I thought this was an April Fool's joke, but it's not. Well, the picture is, sort of, but the story apparently isn't. http://tinyurl.com/google-luddites Zombies. I hate British zombies. As I was coming out of the parking garage at work the other day, a MS Live Streets van drove past me, tho' I'm not sure it was taking pics when it did. I was wondering what this van was with this vacuum cleaner-looking appendage on its roof was. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Laptop Hunters
Seriously, this is funnier than Monty Python's old Ministry of Arguments sketch. No, it isn't! If only this thread would pine for the fjords. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Angry Luddites attack Google Street View car
As I was coming out of the parking garage at work the other day, a MS Live Streets van drove past me, tho' I'm not sure it was taking pics when it did. I was wondering what this van was with this vacuum cleaner-looking appendage on its roof was. Vans dispatched globally to suck up everyone's remaining cash. Watch out for the pocket vac attachment! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Not cool enough - in full color
I was thinking something else. Truly Pious? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] PC to Mac printing
Is this something a novice can install/set up? A friend wants to be able to print from either a PC or a Mac. The ones I've done do not come with instructions for the Mac, but it is the standard add printer procedure. The trick is that the printer's name is the ID number on the bottom of its case. But finding the printer should not be an issue on a small network. With Windows there is an installer with on-screen directions that should be followed. Curiously, the PC installer's on-screen directions provide the only directions for setting it up on a Mac. What were they thinking? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] First Place? [Was: Not cool enough [was re: Laptop
However those IC's still fail in those units. Both my Son-in-law and his friend had theirs crash in the last 3 months. One extended warranty one not. Stewart Well, your son et al have been most unlucky. All I can say is that our anecdotal evidence is quite different from yours, and that I have not seen anything in the press about unusual failure rates in the newer boxes. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Not cool enough - in full color
It is usually vernacular for a type of paper. Stewart At 08:43 AM 4/3/2009, you wrote: I was thinking something else. Truly Pious? * ** 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] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
The toughest problems we had in support was with the Doctors and staff who knew how to do things, and then we had to go in and fix it. (It would eat up our time as they would really hose things as they knew what they were doing.) The toughest problem is bad interface design. When a doctor or PhD can't figure out how the damned theing works it is the fault of the designer, not the user. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Recommendations for professional font manager for O
Can anyone recommend an OS X font manager that would be appropriate for a graphics designer (Tiger system soon to be upgraded to Leopard) and is as trouble free as possible? I see from googling around that Extensis Fusion might be a contender... Only if you hang out at Extensis fan sites. The latest version of Fusion (V2) is being presented as a major overhaul, this time we got it right upgrade. The new version is more like Linotype's Font ExplorerX and that is an improvement, but why not just get Linotype Font ExplorerX? The original free version (v 1.23) works with Leopard and CS3. They just released Linotype Font ExplorerX Pro v2 for $79. V2 has a few more features than I would like. For now I would go with the free V1 version and move up to V2 as the need arises. A better program for less money. www.fontexplorerx.com * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
Not software but hardware. Tom I said I was hardware support not software. OS was XENIX. I did not play with the software at all or programming. Mainly they would hose equipment by fiddling and tweaking with stuff. Stewart At 08:57 AM 4/3/2009, you wrote: The toughest problems we had in support was with the Doctors and staff who knew how to do things, and then we had to go in and fix it. (It would eat up our time as they would really hose things as they knew what they were doing.) The toughest problem is bad interface design. When a doctor or PhD can't figure out how the damned theing works it is the fault of the designer, not the user. * ** 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] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus
http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html That is very clever. Conficker is known to block access to certain help sites and this is an easy way to see if you are being blocked. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
Tom I said I was hardware support not software. This is true of both hardware and software. Bad interface design on airplane navigation hardware has resulted in several cases of controlled flight into terrian and that was with operators who had been trained on the hardware and had every incentive to get it right. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] First Place? [Was: Not cool enough [was re: Laptop
We get it, Tom. MS sucks. You said it, I didn't. It is also noteworthy that you can only dredge up one MS *product of quality* and that assertion for the XBox is questionable. You make the above point better than I ever could. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus
If what the page is telling me is indeed true/accurate, I guess I am a happy camper! Mike Tom Piwowar wrote: http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html That is very clever. Conficker is known to block access to certain help sites and this is an easy way to see if you are being blocked. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] PC to Mac printing
Is this something a novice can install/set up? A friend wants to be able to print from either a PC or a Mac. The ones I've done do not come with instructions for the Mac, but it is the standard add printer procedure. The trick is that the printer's name is the ID number on the bottom of its case. But finding the printer should not be an issue on a small network. With Windows there is an installer with on-screen directions that should be followed. Curiously, the PC installer's on-screen directions provide the only directions for setting it up on a Mac. What were they thinking? Reminds me of when Cavan first arrived at the dorm at UMd. They gave him a 32 page brochure with step-by-step instructions for connecting a Windows PC to the network, but nothing about his iMac. They told him to plug it in, go to the login page, use the login and password, and it would connect automatically. It did. He was happy. I have a powered USB hub. Can I connect TWO printers through the linksys psus4 print server that has only one USB port, and will the Macs and PCs be able to find them? Also is the D-Link DP-301U any good [for $10 less]? Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
At 09:57 AM 4/3/2009, Tom Piwowar wrote: The toughest problem is bad interface design. When a doctor or PhD can't figure out how the damned theing works it is the fault of the designer, not the user. But the doctor or PhD, who spends most of his time working or studying his specialty, doesn't have the culture of the rest of us. Things that would be obvious to the average person are not to this doctor or PhD. And the designer of the user interface either doesn't realize this or ignores it. Really good help is necessary. Help that is not only indexed on what the jargon of the application is, but on all of the terms a user might think up to put into the search text looking for a way to do something. I've never seen the latter done. Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
Part of the problem is we are talking ancient history. This was early 90's when your only choices for something this powerful was Novell, Lantastic (On the DOS side) and XENIX/UNIX on the non DOS side. Mac's were not even in the mix then. Novell almost needed a full time person it was extremely complicated. Lantastic easier, but still needed someone in the know to set up. XENIX was a bear to use. (Remember this was a software that had no graphical user interface, all command line) All these were multi user systems using (In the case of XENIX) multiple remote dumb terminals. Large Clinics required the use of a multiple terminals so we had to add on a multiple serial port interface that required specialized software etc. etc. ( We also had remote remotes using modems and multimux's to communicate at 2400 baud) (Had to love external modem's so easy to diagnose.) This was the day of specialized people who worked on this stuff. I have (still in my work kit) A Pin Crimper and insertion tool, to make the Dsub connectors, a RJ-45 Crimper to make network cables (back when ready made were expensive and difficult to find.) This was not the day of simple and easy to use interfaces. Plus of course this was the companies bread and butter, selling hardware support to customers besides the specialized Software. Oh to make Tom Happy we also used DRDOS as it had a multi user interface At 11:03 AM 4/3/2009, you wrote: At 09:57 AM 4/3/2009, Tom Piwowar wrote: The toughest problem is bad interface design. When a doctor or PhD can't figure out how the damned theing works it is the fault of the designer, not the user. But the doctor or PhD, who spends most of his time working or studying his specialty, doesn't have the culture of the rest of us. Things that would be obvious to the average person are not to this doctor or PhD. And the designer of the user interface either doesn't realize this or ignores it. Really good help is necessary. Help that is not only indexed on what the jargon of the application is, but on all of the terms a user might think up to put into the search text looking for a way to do something. I've never seen the latter done. Fred Holmes * ** 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] Angry Luddites attack Google Street View car
Vans dispatched globally to suck up everyone's remaining cash. Watch out for the pocket vac attachment! I think there's an iPhone app for that. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Ipod Touch question
OK Tom since you are the expert, I am going to you for some advice. Due to change within my cell phone plan a Smartphone/PDA is not making much sense anymore (They want to chare me $30 a month for Internet access, but if I had a phone it would be only $10.) What will an IPod Touch do that my PDA does right now? 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] Ipod Touch question
Are you considering carrrying two devices all the time? On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net wrote: OK Tom since you are the expert, I am going to you for some advice. Due to change within my cell phone plan a Smartphone/PDA is not making much sense anymore (They want to chare me $30 a month for Internet access, but if I had a phone it would be only $10.) What will an IPod Touch do that my PDA does right now? 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] Ipod Touch question
If I have to I will. Verizon is changing the way they price plans and how the devices work on the plans. My son wanted a new phone and purchased it off Ebay. Turns out the new phone will only work with one of their new plans. (Their rules not mine) So I had to change plans, problem is I have a Motorola Q and it is a Smartphone/PDA. Cannot have a plan with Internet access while I have a Smartphone/PDA becasue they want me to buy a separate (read more costly) plan for that phone. We finally got it done, but I have to have my PDA/Smartphone as a secondary line with a lesser plan. 1.99 per megabyte downloaded. (expensive) Also I will not be able to get another smartphone/PDA without getting a Data plan (I presently do not have one.) Do not tell me to change carriers as they are the only one with the best coverage in my area. So I am seriously looking at my next phone not being a PDA, but I will need something that has a lot of what my PDA does, contacts etc. Documents the like. (Plus I use it as a book reader) So I am looking at what the Touch can do. Stewart At 12:45 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: Are you considering carrrying two devices all the time? On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net wrote: OK Tom since you are the expert, I am going to you for some advice. Due to change within my cell phone plan a Smartphone/PDA is not making much sense anymore (They want to chare me $30 a month for Internet access, but if I had a phone it would be only $10.) What will an IPod Touch do that my PDA does right now? 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/ ** * 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] CD and DVD - R or + R for Leopard iMac ?
Thanks Betty! db b_s-wilk wrote: Is CD and DVD - R or + R media advantageous for burning data on a new iMac? One plays better on DVD players. I don't remember which. Try Wikipedia. I think I saw the answer there. DVD-R is the native format for video DVDs. I can burn the -R and +R on my computers, but I've found that the -R disks can be read by more players/readers. YMMV. Betty * ** 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] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
Rev, I'd really like to see your curriculum vitae someday; you seem to have had a highly varied work history. Almost as varied as a top-selling fiction author! -- Roger Lovettsville, VA * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
Graduated from HS in Shreveport LA. Graduated from JR. College in Austin Texas (Concordia College now a 4 year University) Graduated from Concordia Seminary, STL, MO. Did a 1 yr. Internship in Kirkland Lake, Ontario Canada (met my wife there and got married) Served Churches in Ontario (Niagara peninsula), East Texas, Wisconsin (I stepped out of the parish for two years during which time I held a few jobs two of the longest was Younkers as a sales rep. and then working for National Information Services Corp. (Sold veterinary Clinics Software and Hardware) Also helped a friend with a COmpuer store during this time. Went back into the parish ministry during which time I also did independent computer services. Lived in WI. 12 years. 3 years in TN. and now almost 6 in AL. During my time in WI I was also a Chaplain for the Army National Guard (Hurrah) Been 27 years since I graduated from Seminary. Yeah I lived around a little bit but that was in keeping with my growing up. I was born overseas and lived in NJ, WV, PA, IN, and LA growing up. Stewart At 02:04 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: Rev, I'd really like to see your curriculum vitae someday; you seem to have had a highly varied work history. Almost as varied as a top-selling fiction author! -- Roger Lovettsville, VA * ** 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] Ipod Touch question
This is one of the best reasons for ALL U.S. mobile phone carriers to switch to GSM. With Verizon and Sprint, if you change to another carrier or plan, you often must buy a new phone. When Cavan bought an iPhone from ATT, he unlocked his Sony-Ericsson phone and gave it to me to use with T-Mobile. If Verizon used GSM instead of CDMA, you could keep your phone and switch carriers, assuming that there's coverage in your area. Does your smartphone/PDA have WiFi? If not you may need a new one anyway. Are there any used ones you can get? eBay? Are there any other third party carriers that also use the Verizon network in your area? How about Alltel? Verizon owns them but has different plans. Cavan also gave me his iPod Touch when he got his iPhone to combine his phone/wifi. The Touch is terrific with WiFi, as long as there is an open network [library, schools] or one where I already have an account, like at Starbucks. I have a 1st gen Touch. The second gen Touch can get software to unlock bluetooth, and to use it as a flash drive. Do you want to have a WiFi phone? Are there enough open networks where you can use the Touch? Verizon is changing the way they price plans and how the devices work on the plans. My son wanted a new phone and purchased it off Ebay. Turns out the new phone will only work with one of their new plans. (Their rules not mine) So I had to change plans, problem is I have a Motorola Q and it is a Smartphone/PDA. Cannot have a plan with Internet access while I have a Smartphone/PDA becasue they want me to buy a separate (read more costly) plan for that phone. We finally got it done, but I have to have my PDA/Smartphone as a secondary line with a lesser plan. 1.99 per megabyte downloaded. (expensive) Also I will not be able to get another smartphone/PDA without getting a Data plan (I presently do not have one.) Do not tell me to change carriers as they are the only one with the best coverage in my area. So I am seriously looking at my next phone not being a PDA, but I will need something that has a lot of what my PDA does, contacts etc. Documents the like. (Plus I use it as a book reader) So I am looking at what the Touch can do. Stewart At 12:45 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: Are you considering carrrying two devices all the time? On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net wrote: OK Tom since you are the expert, I am going to you for some advice. Due to change within my cell phone plan a Smartphone/PDA is not making much sense anymore (They want to chare me $30 a month for Internet access, but if I had a phone it would be only $10.) What will an IPod Touch do that my PDA does right now? 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] Ipod Touch question
GSM down here sucks. T-Mobile, ATT and others just do not have the coverage I need. (Would be great but just not feasible.) I have looked at a few of the WIFI phones but they are not that great, and again the newer ones are fine but Verizon will require a Data [plan with the activation of any new PDA/Smartphone. That is why I am asking about an Ipod Touch. My church plus many other locations do have Wifi so it is usable for that purpose plus many of the others you mentioned. With a regular Verizon phone (one of the nicer newer ones) I would get a lot of good stuff, and not pay the extra. Stewart At 04:12 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: This is one of the best reasons for ALL U.S. mobile phone carriers to switch to GSM. With Verizon and Sprint, if you change to another carrier or plan, you often must buy a new phone. When Cavan bought an iPhone from ATT, he unlocked his Sony-Ericsson phone and gave it to me to use with T-Mobile. If Verizon used GSM instead of CDMA, you could keep your phone and switch carriers, assuming that there's coverage in your area. Does your smartphone/PDA have WiFi? If not you may need a new one anyway. Are there any used ones you can get? eBay? Are there any other third party carriers that also use the Verizon network in your area? How about Alltel? Verizon owns them but has different plans. Cavan also gave me his iPod Touch when he got his iPhone to combine his phone/wifi. The Touch is terrific with WiFi, as long as there is an open network [library, schools] or one where I already have an account, like at Starbucks. I have a 1st gen Touch. The second gen Touch can get software to unlock bluetooth, and to use it as a flash drive. Do you want to have a WiFi phone? Are there enough open networks where you can use the Touch? 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] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
This was early 90's when your only choices for something this powerful was Novell, Lantastic (On the DOS side) and XENIX/UNIX on the non DOS side. Mac's were not even in the mix then. Back then I was installing AppleTalk on Windows PCs. It was quick and easy to instal and configure. The AT connector ran off the parallel port. Worked like a champ. All those other alternatives were just over blown and silly. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
Then why did the company not do it? Get real Tom it did not work for their installs. (We are not even talking about Color here.) It was also not expandable enough for this type of installation. (Could a Mac handle 12-24 dumb terminals?) We are talking late 80's early 90's before Windows! Software was written in AccuCobol. My supervisor was a Mac guy and he supported what we did. Mac was not capable of running remotes via a modem. Overblown silly? I saw a lot more of these than Mac installation for business. It was great for Desktop publishing and most of the newspapers and print shops had them, but for ehavy duty stuff, not even close. Stewart At 05:01 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: This was early 90's when your only choices for something this powerful was Novell, Lantastic (On the DOS side) and XENIX/UNIX on the non DOS side. Mac's were not even in the mix then. Back then I was installing AppleTalk on Windows PCs. It was quick and easy to instal and configure. The AT connector ran off the parallel port. Worked like a champ. All those other alternatives were just over blown and silly. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * 80 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] PC to Mac printing
I have a powered USB hub. Can I connect TWO printers through the linksys psus4 print server that has only one USB port, and will the Macs and PCs be able to find them? Also is the D-Link DP-301U any good [for $10 less]? No. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
Really good help is necessary. Help that is not only indexed on what the jargon of the application is, but on all of the terms a user might think up to put into the search text looking for a way to do something. I've never seen the latter done. Doing a good job is not all that hard. This reminds me of the old Apple LaserWriter manual. The machine had a red trouble light. The manual never used the term red light. But the index included red light with a referece to the right page in the manual. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus
If what the page is telling me is indeed true/accurate, I guess I am a happy camper! It does until Conficker is upgraded to let those pages through. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
Get real Tom it did not work for their installs. (We are not even talking about Color here.) I used it frequently. All the Windows PCs in my office were set up with AppleTalk. It worked very well. The other stuff you listed didn't. What's your attraction to crappy technology? We are talking late 80's early 90's before Windows! Your original post said This was early 90's which you now change to late 80's early 90's. You change your story, I presume to win some points? I used AppleTalk with Windows 3, which was introduced in 1990. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus
On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 12:37 AM, Eric S. Sande esa...@erols.com wrote: I think that this is simple enough for the relatives. Won't hurt to go to grc.com and run a shields up scan either. Anything other than green on an all ports scan should be cause for concern. That is the full service visit. I like the web page because it is a simple question. Do you see six icons? I try to run antivirus, adware, and a proactive run of spinrite if I have time when I visit my folks. -- 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] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
The company started in the late 80's and we were talking bout supporting equipment that dated from that era (How about Wyse 286's) I did not start there until the early 90's. Our standard support answer when called. We do not do Windows! Stewart At 06:39 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: I used it frequently. All the Windows PCs in my office were set up with AppleTalk. It worked very well. The other stuff you listed didn't. What's your attraction to crappy technology? We are talking late 80's early 90's before Windows! Your original post said This was early 90's which you now change to late 80's early 90's. You change your story, I presume to win some points? I used AppleTalk with Windows 3, which was introduced in 1990. 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] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus
Use of OpenDNS is also recommended as a Conficker preventive. http://www.opendns.com/ Nameservers are 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220. If you register/open an account [free] they analyze your traffic and will report traffic that gives evidence that you may be infected with Conficker. Fred Holmes At 06:28 PM 4/3/2009, Tom Piwowar wrote: If what the page is telling me is indeed true/accurate, I guess I am a happy camper! It does until Conficker is upgraded to let those pages through. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Ipod Touch question
Here is what all I do on my smart phone. I use it as my daytimer and my appointment reminder (alarms me 15 min before appointments I have in my phone.) I also use to read PRC books (Mobi Pocket format) I use it to read PDF documents. I also use it occasionally to read MS Doc's and Excel spread sheets I have a few games on it. I have a liturgical calendar on it (Formatted CSV) I keep some photos on it and some music on it. I have a portable Bible on it. (ESV/NIC/NRSV) Of course it is also my portable Address/Contact manager and also my portable note taker/task minder. What I am trying to find out is if the Touch can do all this? I have noticed that Palm seems top have gotten out of the plain Palm PDA and going to the Palm Smartphone/PDA. Anything I am missing? (I don't do email as I don't have a data plan, if it had wireless I would do email on it.) I also have not done web on it for the same reason. Stewart At 04:12 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: This is one of the best reasons for ALL U.S. mobile phone carriers to switch to GSM. With Verizon and Sprint, if you change to another carrier or plan, you often must buy a new phone. When Cavan bought an iPhone from ATT, he unlocked his Sony-Ericsson phone and gave it to me to use with T-Mobile. If Verizon used GSM instead of CDMA, you could keep your phone and switch carriers, assuming that there's coverage in your area. Does your smartphone/PDA have WiFi? If not you may need a new one anyway. Are there any used ones you can get? eBay? Are there any other third party carriers that also use the Verizon network in your area? How about Alltel? Verizon owns them but has different plans. Cavan also gave me his iPod Touch when he got his iPhone to combine his phone/wifi. The Touch is terrific with WiFi, as long as there is an open network [library, schools] or one where I already have an account, like at Starbucks. I have a 1st gen Touch. The second gen Touch can get software to unlock bluetooth, and to use it as a flash drive. Do you want to have a WiFi phone? Are there enough open networks where you can use the Touch? 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] Ipod Touch question
Quoting Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net: Here is what all I do on my smart phone. [. . .] What I am trying to find out is if the Touch can do all this? I don't know about the rest of that stuff, but iPhones (and presumably iTouch) have one exiting new feature. . .cut and paste! Isn't that exciting? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
*Just curious, which place have you enjoyed living in the most? And where were you born? Randall * On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net wrote: Graduated from HS in Shreveport LA. Graduated from JR. College in Austin Texas (Concordia College now a 4 year University) Graduated from Concordia Seminary, STL, MO. Did a 1 yr. Internship in Kirkland Lake, Ontario Canada (met my wife there and got married) Served Churches in Ontario (Niagara peninsula), East Texas, Wisconsin (I stepped out of the parish for two years during which time I held a few jobs two of the longest was Younkers as a sales rep. and then working for National Information Services Corp. (Sold veterinary Clinics Software and Hardware) Also helped a friend with a COmpuer store during this time. Went back into the parish ministry during which time I also did independent computer services. Lived in WI. 12 years. 3 years in TN. and now almost 6 in AL. During my time in WI I was also a Chaplain for the Army National Guard (Hurrah) Been 27 years since I graduated from Seminary. Yeah I lived around a little bit but that was in keeping with my growing up. I was born overseas and lived in NJ, WV, PA, IN, and LA growing up. Stewart At 02:04 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: Rev, I'd really like to see your curriculum vitae someday; you seem to have had a highly varied work history. Almost as varied as a top-selling fiction author! -- Roger Lovettsville, VA * ** 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] Ipod Touch question
Now if an Iphone came with CDMA. Stewart At 08:55 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: Quoting Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net: Here is what all I do on my smart phone. [. . .] What I am trying to find out is if the Touch can do all this? I don't know about the rest of that stuff, but iPhones (and presumably iTouch) have one exiting new feature. . .cut and paste! Isn't that exciting? * ** 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] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)
I was born in Germany to an Air Force Officer and a German mother. Although I got labeled with two very Scottish names (Father's Father's side of the family) I am mostly German with most of my relatives in Germany. (My Cousin still owns the family Gasthaus) I very much enjoyed living in Wisconsin. I lived in two distinct areas while up there and much of it was farmland. (Ask me about the Dairy industry and I will bore you to death.) I was there under the Governship of Tommy Thompson (W's first HHS secretary.) I even got a picture of him at Ft. McCoy in uniform! (TT) I have enjoyed working in my present Jurisdiction/Diocese whatever you want to call it however as this is the one I grew up in. My wife does not want to move back to Canada as she loves it down here. If only she would get her citizenship! ;-) Stewart At 08:56 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: *Just curious, which place have you enjoyed living in the most? And where were you born? Randall * On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net wrote: Graduated from HS in Shreveport LA. Graduated from JR. College in Austin Texas (Concordia College now a 4 year University) Graduated from Concordia Seminary, STL, MO. Did a 1 yr. Internship in Kirkland Lake, Ontario Canada (met my wife there and got married) Served Churches in Ontario (Niagara peninsula), East Texas, Wisconsin (I stepped out of the parish for two years during which time I held a few jobs two of the longest was Younkers as a sales rep. and then working for National Information Services Corp. (Sold veterinary Clinics Software and Hardware) Also helped a friend with a COmpuer store during this time. Went back into the parish ministry during which time I also did independent computer services. Lived in WI. 12 years. 3 years in TN. and now almost 6 in AL. During my time in WI I was also a Chaplain for the Army National Guard (Hurrah) Been 27 years since I graduated from Seminary. Yeah I lived around a little bit but that was in keeping with my growing up. I was born overseas and lived in NJ, WV, PA, IN, and LA growing up. Stewart At 02:04 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: Rev, I'd really like to see your curriculum vitae someday; you seem to have had a highly varied work history. Almost as varied as a top-selling fiction author! -- Roger Lovettsville, VA * ** 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/ ** * 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] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus
I try to run antivirus, adware, and a proactive run of spinrite if I have time when I visit my folks. Yeah, I'm admin on my Mom's machine. Which I built for her. I find that keeping the well-meaning relatives out of the loop is the challenge. Sister #1 gave me holy hell last year (or maybe the year before) and threw a fit when she couldn't get admin rights. To this day I still don't know what she wanted to install but I'm guessing it wasn't on my approved list. I avoided a direct conflict on this one by using the somewhat plausible excuse that I was overseas at the time and didn't have a telephone. Apparently she overlooked my itinerary and the perfectly obvious fact that she could have sent an email at any time. I don't think I could have pulled off getting out of that without possibly even more repercussions... But she lost focus on her original objective and was happy with being mad at me, she still alludes to this. At least I didn't have to tell her point-blank that I wasn't giving up the keys. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
