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I have several different iPod cases for various "activities"and
because I like to decorate mine.
iSkin makes many types but I've used the rubberized ones that come
with a screen protector and wheel protector. You can even get those
(the protectors) in varying colors if you like variety.
On Tue, 11 Sep 2007, John Mealey III wrote:
You would be looking for just straight ms delay?
I think he's thinking in terms of artificially limiting his bandwidth
so that, even on a broadband connection, the download of a YouTube
video takes more than 20 minutes... for example:
wget --limi
I would like to find someone's locale, via the ip address of their PC,
as it is listed in the headers but, I am having trouble finding which
one is the actual PC, they are sending the message from. What part of
the headers actually will have their specific IP address, after all the
routing?
On Sep 11, 2007, at 10:57 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote:
I have been thinking if there was some way to artificially duplicate a
slow connection to test your theory. I have a FTP client that allows me
to throttle the data rate. I tried that, but YouTube would not let it
log
in.
Does anybody have any i
You would be looking for just straight ms delay?
John
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Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issue
I have been thinking if there was some way to artificially duplicate a
slow connection to test your theory. I have a FTP client that allows me
to throttle the data rate. I tried that, but YouTube would not let it log
in.
Does anybody have any ideas about how we could test the evil YouTube
theo
Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:
If you have delayed write on this device. this indeed may be the case
as it is not done reading writing from it.
Exactly.
A good reader will have an activity light (just like a floppy) that
will let you know this.
Some do, some don't ... and sometimes their light
All I'm saying is that a built-in media reader is going to be the same.
At least in one situation where a friend bought a computer with a built-in
reader.
On 9/11/07, db <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> In Windows or OS X or Linux it is my understanding that it is
> recommended to stop/ unmount a
> As to Sketchup's value, it is what my architectural team
> uses (the free version, I do believe).
I've been trying to figure out a way to easily/cheaply
annotate some 3D sketches of cars/planes. At work we
put stickers on these guys before we test them, we take
movies of them during the test an
If you have delayed write on this device. this indeed may be the case
as it is not done reading writing from it.
A good reader will have an activity light (just like a floppy) that
will let you know this.
I use card readers all the time and if I wait until the device is
finished I do not nee
In effect it would have data if the media card was in it. And it seems
to me pulling the media card from the reader without stopping/
unmounting it, would risk the same index table corruption...
?
db
John DeCarlo wrote:
db,
Taking a card out of the reader is exactly the same whether you ar
In Windows or OS X or Linux it is my understanding that it is
recommended to stop/ unmount a USB mounted media card before removing
it at risk of corrupting the card index if it is being accessed when
you disconnect it.
For this purpose, there is the green arrow "Safely remove hardware icon"
db,
Taking a card out of the reader is exactly the same whether you are using
internal or external.
The only difference is you can remove the external one by unplugging it. No
need to stop it manually since it has no data on it anyway.
On 9/11/07, db <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Tom,
>
> Your
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Subject:Re: [CGUYS] Google Earth & SketchUp
Date: September 11, 2007 6:02:23 PM EDT
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As to Sketchup's value, it is what my architectural team uses (the
free version, I do believe).
/
The Belt Clip wasn't the problem. It is actually a pretty good one.
It has a spring loaded release so you can pull your iPod off your belt
with out removing the clip but it won't come off easily.
It was the plastic plug that the screw goes into. The clip held onto
the screw and the plug quite
>I was trying to get a better and internal all-in-one device that
>hopefully didn't need to be "stopped" manually at the end of every use
What do you mean by "stopped manually?" Is there some ritual that I have
been neglecting?
**
> Nice case. Pink?
>
I have the gray version. Pink would be much easier to find.
On 9/11/07, b_s-wilk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 9/10/07, Charles Ballinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > I have a 30GB iPod and need to buy a case for it. It spends most of
> > > its time clipped into a bag
Tom,
Your Sandisk USB model must be one of the portable external readers like
the several I already have..
I was trying to get a better and internal all-in-one device that
hopefully didn't need to be "stopped" manually at the end of every use
but it appears that what I and you have got is t
On Tue, 11 Sep 2007, David Turk wrote:
I've just discovered these 2 programs. These applications fit perfectly
with a project I'm working on. Does anyone have any experience with
these? Also, is SketchUp Pro worth the $500, or are there better 3D
modeling programs (I know there are more expe
>http://www.ripoffs.com/hand.htm
These look really good. Thanks!
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>I was hoping to add an 3.5" internal card reader (SD, XD, CF, memory
>stick, to an XP SP2 Dell but when I was reading the reviews on NewEgg
>for various models, it seemed that they were all fairly problematic in
>some way: DOA, flaky, slow transfer rates, cheap construction, don't
>read SD
>"Lowepro"
Lowepro makes top of the line camera cases. Really good stuff.
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>Everytime Comcast came in to work on the system, another problem was created,
>especially with the ADT system.
Good point. When making big changes you have to consider all the angles.
Security systems typically rent a "dry pair" from the telco to monitor
the security system. If you get rid of y
>My question back to you was how would my ISP be able to
>limit only downloads from Youtube? Perhaps that question back to you
>never got delivered and thus you never saw it here.
I replied with a link to instructions on programming a Cisco router to do
exactly that to specifically YouTube. Th
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/reflectclassic/
Case full of awesome-ness.
Mike
On 9/11/07, MrMike6by9 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> nearly 2 years when I got my 4G iPod, I picked a $10/$20 mini-digital
> camera case (at Best Buy, IIRC) with velcro closure and a velcro belt
> loop. It
On Sep 11, 2007, at 12:12 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote:
P.S. Why would anyone who was interested in YouTube use a dial-up
connection anyway?
I am not 'interested' in Youtube, per se. Occasionally they may have
a video that I would like to see, that's all.
The problem occurs after twenty minut
On Sep 11, 2007, at 11:54 AM, Tom Piwowar wrote:
Why would my ISP specifically limit my allowable time on
Youtube as opposed to other video sharing sites
Hysterical sysadmins know the name "YouTube." It is a common target.
I have just spoken with a tech at my ISP, one who I have conversed
My experience comes from getting tired of Verizon. I used my cell for
any toll calls and had a very limited service for 20-30 local calls a
month (for my Tivo). They kept trying to nickle and dime me with $2-3
increases with no added benefit to me. I switched to triple play;
already having had HSI
I was hoping to add an 3.5" internal card reader (SD, XD, CF, memory
stick, to an XP SP2 Dell but when I was reading the reviews on NewEgg
for various models, it seemed that they were all fairly problematic in
some way: DOA, flaky, slow transfer rates, cheap construction, don't
read SD cards
nearly 2 years when I got my 4G iPod, I picked a $10/$20 mini-digital
camera case (at Best Buy, IIRC) with velcro closure and a velcro belt
loop. It also has a small pouch on on front under main flap where I
keep my ear buds. It has padding so the little sucker has been safe
so far.
It's made
Betty,
This site mentions some options, though in a very generic way:
http://www.realtime-vista.com/installation/2007/09/no_audio_output_in_vista_part.htm
The only thing I have had success with, besides drivers and sound management
software, is the volume/mixer control.
If you get into the adva
Tom Piwowar wrote:
I am, at this point in time, quite convinced that Youtube is the
culprit in my case. But, it could be that Youtube is not responsible
for the out-of-sync audio. That could be caused by the person who
uploaded the video.
Could be your computer too.
What version of F
A friend up in Baltimore went through the same transition with Comcast
this year regarding the same requests you address. Everytime Comcast
came in to work on the system, another problem was created, especially
with the ADT system. ADT came out and once they saw what was done,
charged $130 for
I got my iPod-nano case from a dollar store: one pack has three rubber
cases (incl screen protection!) in different colors. One dollar.
Andreas
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>There could be technical reasons. Operating systems contain internal
>tables with entities called "sockets" (this may be the same table,
>or a similar table to the one for open files). Each open network
>connection (from a particular YouTube server to a particular client)
>uses up an entry in this
>Tom buys the cheap-o RAM because he likes the cheery shade of blue that it
>makes his screens give off.
I'm not the one who is having computer problems.
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>Why would my ISP specifically limit my allowable time on
>Youtube as opposed to other video sharing sites
Hysterical sysadmins know the name "YouTube." It is a common target.
>and additionally, how would they accomplish such a specific limitation
>based upon the site I visit.
www.ciscoblog.c
Repost: Please help!! No sound from online streaming content. Now sound
files play, except you can't hear most of them.
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New Compaq notebook plays CDs and music files that are on the hard drive
with good sound--speakers are excellent. It would be great if Internet
streams and online audio file
On 9/10/07, Charles Ballinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I have a 30GB iPod and need to buy a case for it. It spends most of
> > its time clipped into a bag, slipped into a jacket pocket, or sitting
> > on a table. I charge it via USB (no dock) and also plug a Griffin
> > iTalk microphone int
On Sep 11, 2007, at 9:20 AM, Tom Piwowar wrote:
That is a common problem with digital audio files (especially on PCs).
If I may return to my initial post about the truncation of videos
that I either attempt to view online or to download from Youtube via
dial-up connection, you had suggeste
I had the same problem with my cellphone holder until I found RipOff:
http://www.ripoffs.com/hand.htm
The clip is as you describe and is durable. I've used them for over 10
years now and they are well made. They even list for iPod.
Richard P.
Tom Piwowar wrote:
The other problem I had with it
>I am, at this point in time, quite convinced that Youtube is the
>culprit in my case. But, it could be that Youtube is not responsible
>for the out-of-sync audio. That could be caused by the person who
>uploaded the video.
Could be your computer too.
What version of Flash are you running?
I've just discovered these 2 programs. These applications fit perfectly with a
project I'm working on. Does anyone have any experience with these? Also, is
SketchUp Pro worth the $500, or are there better 3D modeling programs (I know
there are more expensive)?
This is my first foray into 3D
Buy.com has the 2 gig Crucial kit for 64.99 after rebate. $10 less if
you've never used Google Checkout.
David Newhall
Falls Church
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Forgot to add, the $150 price is for a two year contract. The standard
$99/month triple play expires after a year.
-M
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Purcellville, VA
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> From: Michel Lowe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 12:21 PM
> To
I'm spending about $95/month for Comcast's digital silver package (most
digital channels, HDTV plus HBO). My phone bill from Vz is about $130/mo
which includes two POTS lines (one carries the DSL), Internet, and long
distance. The Comcast sales rep compared my current Comcast service and
quoted m
Steve Rigby wrote:
I am, at this point in time, quite convinced that Youtube is the
culprit in my case. But, it could be that Youtube is not responsible
for the out-of-sync audio. That could be caused by the person who
uploaded the video.
Steve
That is also a very real possibility sin
On Sep 11, 2007, at 12:40 AM, Christopher Range wrote:
Steve, I think YouTube is the problem because, just as you are
apparently being limited, I have seen some videos on YouTube are
completely out of sync where, the audio and, video do not match.
I am, at this point in time, quite convince
>The other problem I had with it is that the screw that holds the case
>on the belt loop pulls out and it fell off my belt.
I've been using the same iPod and case for 6 years now. To me the security of
the clip is the #1 issue. In all that time I have never had a problem with the
clip on my iPod
$75 a year, or $75 a month? does not the $99 have a time limit, and does it
provide more than basic cable? HD and digital channels extra?
I get a lot of attitude from Comcast. I have about $60 of video cable
services, and I cannot get a hard copy from Comcast as to what I have.
I also have
>Steve, I think YouTube is the problem because, just as you are
>apparently being limited, I have seen some videos on YouTube are
>completely out of sync where, the audio and, video do not match.
That is a common problem with digital audio files (especially on PCs).
***
Steve Rigby wrote:
To respond a bit further to the suggestion that it is my ISP that is
limiting my time on Youtube, I would like to add the following. I
can quite successfully download and/or view videos from a number of
other sites with no limitations of any sort on the length of time I
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