[CGUYS] Mac OSX safe by design

I know that OSX are typically safer than Windows machines being based on Unix & BSD, etc. I've always felt uneasy about staying logged in for long periods of time as admin though but I really couldn't put my finger on why. It dawned on me in another conversation it was about privilege escalation,

Re: [CGUYS] Millennial Computer Guys Archive Online

On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:20:40 -0500, Tom Piwowar wrote: >The Computer Guys List going back to Jan 1, 2000 is now in the MARC >(Mailinglist ARChive). Access it at http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l > >The millennium began with a 1/1/2000 post by Marcio who was having a >problem with his computer.

Re: [CGUYS] laptop repair?

It all depends on the company. I am a Kiwanian and I get the Kiwanis magazine. This month there was an advertisement for a company in their magazine. A club magazine like this will vet ads and only allow reputable vendors to advertise. Find someone who has used or can recommend the comany o

Re: [CGUYS] iPod battery

At 5:09 PM -0500 12/26/07, Stephen Brownfield wrote: My iPod Mini battery is starting to go. I believe Tom says that he replaced his iPod battery. Where can I find a battery and how to replace it? Buy your replacement battery here: and

Re: [CGUYS] Millennial Computer Guys Archive Online

>Which millennium are you referring to? The CGL millennium? >(The current calendar millennium began 1/1/2001 AD... Here in Washington DC the big celebration was held on 1/1/2000 with fireworks launched from the Washington Monument and a big concert at the Lincoln Memorial. So I mean the Bill Cl

Re: [CGUYS] Millennial Computer Guys Archive Online

>Since that "beginning" was just an arbitrary point in time, the real >prize will be the LAST post on the list! :) I promise to post an announcement giving that person credit. * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the fo

Re: [CGUYS] Millennial Computer Guys Archive Online

Since that "beginning" was just an arbitrary point in time, the real prize will be the LAST post on the list! :) On Dec 28, 2007 5:20 PM, Tom Piwowar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Computer Guys List going back to Jan 1, 2000 is now in the MARC > (Mailinglist ARChive). Access it at http://marc.i

Re: [CGUYS] Millennial Computer Guys Archive Online

On Dec 28, 2007 5:20 PM, Tom Piwowar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Computer Guys List going back to Jan 1, 2000 is now in the MARC > (Mailinglist ARChive). Access it at http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l > > The millennium began with a 1/1/2000 post by Marcio who was having a > problem with his

[CGUYS] laptop repair?

Howabout this: I have a multimedia 17" notebook that won't power up (Acer, 8 blinks, good luck). I need to send it to a repair shop. Has anyone had any experience with these mail order laptop repair places? > >Is there a list problem or is it me? ***

[CGUYS] Millennial Computer Guys Archive Online

The Computer Guys List going back to Jan 1, 2000 is now in the MARC (Mailinglist ARChive). Access it at http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l The millennium began with a 1/1/2000 post by Marcio who was having a problem with his computer. ***

Re: [CGUYS] No message in last 24 hrs from this list?

>Is there a list problem or is it me? Everyone else is deep into the eggnog. Happy New Year! * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTE

[CGUYS] No message in last 24 hrs from this list?

Is there a list problem or is it me? Steve * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <== * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Yo