RE: [Eug-lug] Intel announces Sandy Bridge chipset recall

2011-02-02 Thread Darrough, James
In my opinion, the fact that the actual chipset degrades and causes data/throughput loss on SATA devices is way better than a floating point error that can be worked around in software. Obviously and external SATA adaptor on the PCI bus will remedy the problem, but that is certainly more expensi

RE: [Eug-lug] Anyone using ClearWire?

2011-01-13 Thread Darrough, James
I on the other hand have been happily using Qwest DSL for quite a while now. Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of Kaplan Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:02 PM To: euglug@euglug.org Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Anyone

RE: [Eug-lug] distro experiences?

2010-11-08 Thread Darrough, James
Bummer. Might try CentOS. James, W7SNK seems to like it. 73 Jim -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of JKaplan Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 6:46 PM To: euglug@euglug.org Subject: [Eug-lug] distro experiences? Sure is quiet a

RE: [Eug-lug] PC-6400 2GB 2 each needed

2010-10-28 Thread Darrough, James
For that board I gave you? 73 Jim -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of JS Kaplan Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 2:55 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: [Eug-lug] PC-6400 2GB 2 each needed Would anyone like

RE: [Eug-lug] (no subject)

2010-10-11 Thread Darrough, James
www.spamcop.net is your friend. Regards, Jim Darrough From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of Edward Craig Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 1:19 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] (no subject) Spam, C

RE: [Eug-lug] re: clearwire

2010-08-19 Thread Darrough, James
Hah hah. /RANT blah blah /END RANT Jim likes you anyway. Jim From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of JS Kaplan Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:19 AM To: euglug@euglug.org Subject: [Eug-lug] re: clearwire Seems they've upgraded modems. I was told that

RE: [Eug-lug] linux

2010-04-19 Thread Darrough, James
Just a suggestion. If your computer has eSata you could presumeably install Linux on an external drive, and selectively boot from it or your internal Win drive. Regards, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of Robe

RE: [Eug-lug] netbook + WoW

2009-12-29 Thread Darrough, James
James, almost any P-4 machine, even with Intel older onboard graphics, will run Wow, albeit in reduced detail. Give me a call tonight for some free advice. Regards, Jim And yes, the AMD QUAD Phenom even with the old ATI X1300 card runs great on the Vizio 26" 1080p TV as a monitor. Should real

RE: [Eug-lug] Ethernet problems on "new" used machine

2009-11-19 Thread Darrough, James
...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of marbux Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:33 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Ethernet problems on "new" used machine On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Darrough, James wrote: > I have

RE: [Eug-lug] Ethernet problems on "new" used machine

2009-11-19 Thread Darrough, James
problems on "new" used machine On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 4:15 PM, Darrough, James wrote: > Do you have a router attached to your Comcast modem? No, although Netstat shows routing table info on the old machine but shows nothing on the new machine. > If not, then your modem is no

RE: [Eug-lug] Ethernet problems on "new" used machine

2009-11-19 Thread Darrough, James
Do you have a router attached to your Comcast modem? If not, then your modem is not doing DHCP and issuing an ip address (maybe). Or you have your network setup on the Linux machine for static ip. Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@eug

RE: [Eug-lug] puter 4 grama

2009-11-19 Thread Darrough, James
About time. -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of Alan Crandall Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:38 AM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: [Eug-lug] puter 4 grama http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8352606.s

RE: [Eug-lug] Google Wave

2009-11-13 Thread Darrough, James
More social networking, eh? Leave me out. Guess I am anti-social, huh? IMHO there are too many flamers out there already in email groups, so making it real time or near real time would be worse. 73 Jim -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org

RE: [Eug-lug] Google Wave

2009-11-12 Thread Darrough, James
What is it? -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of James Kaplan Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:50 AM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: [Eug-lug] Google Wave can someone send me an invite for google wave? th

RE: [Eug-lug] Which wireless router/adapter for home Ubuntu/WinXPnetwork?

2009-11-09 Thread Darrough, James
I concur with James. I have had good luck with Linksys and also with US Robotics. I would recommend you avoid Dlink though. I had lots of problems with mine. I have a new Trendnet one sitting around gathering dust, so let me know if you want that one. Regards, Jim Darrough -Original Messa

RE: [Eug-lug] [ITPRO-ANNOUNCE] Oct 20th -- Keith Lofstrom on Server Sky

2009-10-14 Thread Darrough, James
Except for the enormous shadow that the server sats will leave on the earth. Better put them in a polar or elliptical orbit otherwise you will encourage global cooling by reducing the amount of solar energy that reaches the atmosphere! Wait! There you have it folks, the solution to "global war

RE: [Eug-lug] Possible meeting place on the 28th =NULL

2009-05-28 Thread Darrough, James
Have you considered asking the Sheriff's office to let you use one of their conference rooms? Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of Neil Parker Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:30 PM To: euglug@euglug.org Subject:

RE: [Eug-lug] mail test

2009-03-16 Thread Darrough, James
I GET IT! I GET IT! Uh, what was it again? DOH! -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of Bob Miller Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 6:09 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] mail test On Sun, Mar 15, 20

RE: [Eug-lug] Thanks for the memories

2009-02-26 Thread Darrough, James
You're welcome From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of BB Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 4:26 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Thanks for the memories I might be looking to bump up memory in my L3 project computer

RE: [Eug-lug] Re: What ever happened to Seth?

2009-02-20 Thread Darrough, James
to Seth? What year would that have been? I didn't find Eug-Lug until Feb., 2000, about a year before I moved here. The group seemed pretty young at the time, but who knows? On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 4:53 PM, Darrough, James wrote: > I have known Seth since the day we started Eug-Lug. Ta

RE: [Eug-lug] Re: What ever happened to Seth?

2009-02-19 Thread Darrough, James
I have known Seth since the day we started Eug-Lug. Talk about the Dark Ages! Seth = good guy -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of Mr O Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 4:39 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject:

RE: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-17 Thread Darrough, James
everything else is free! lorraine > From: "Darrough, James" > Reply-To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group > Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:03:46 -0800 > To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group > Subject: RE: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep > > I have a LOT of old comput

RE: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-17 Thread Darrough, James
Atom = COOL! I have two. One single core and one dual core I built for our local Ham club. I highly recommend these little boxes for anyone who just wants a good, solid machine. That said, I also suggest SATA drives, including the DVD/RW since the cases are so very cramped. And word on the street

RE: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-17 Thread Darrough, James
I have a LOT of old computer stuff. Some useful, some not. Maybe I should come by Saturday. You are located next to Mohawk Bi-Mart, right? Thanks, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of Lorraine Kerwood Sent: Monday

RE: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep

2009-02-16 Thread Darrough, James
Uncharged ones too. Regards, Jim From: euglug-boun...@euglug.org [mailto:euglug-boun...@euglug.org] On Behalf Of JS Kaplan Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:29 PM To: euglug@euglug.org Subject: RE: [Eug-lug] inside NextStep I too have admiration for Lorraine's work. That said, there

RE: [Eug-lug] very frustrated!!!

2009-02-12 Thread Darrough, James
Hello Guys. It is a shame that Blizzard won't support Linux, if you ask me. With many millions of customers, and the inherent problems that Windows brings to any environment, it would be in their best interest to attract the truly geeky crowd, i.e.; Linux/Ubuntu users. There are millions o

RE: [Eug-lug] Off Topic-- Kittens!

2008-12-04 Thread Darrough, James
Neutering males has lots more benefits than population control. My beloved male “alley cat” used to spray all over the house, marking his territory, and had a black, oily spot on his tail all the time. He was contrary and wanted nothing to do with anyone. Once we got him neutered, this oily tail

RE: [Eug-lug] APC fingerprint readers going at cost

2008-12-01 Thread Darrough, James
Do you have any PC-3200 memory? I need two 1G or even 4 1G sticks if I can afford them (lol). Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mr O Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 2:54 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: [Eu

RE: [Eug-lug] due to recent hardware changes....

2008-10-22 Thread Darrough, James
Now THAT was truly humorous. Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mr O Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 8:47 AM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: [Eug-lug] due to recent hardware changes Due to recent hardware

RE: [Eug-lug] Streaming Video Solutions wanted

2008-10-21 Thread Darrough, James
I am totally surprised at how well this actually worked. I had it up and broadcasting in less than 15 minutes. Two friends had no problem viewing the feed and there is a text chat option which also worked well. Thanks for your suggestion! I will definitely use this at the next Valley Radio Club

RE: [Eug-lug] Streaming Video Solutions wanted

2008-10-21 Thread Darrough, James
Works fine! Thanks a lot for the idea. Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Barry Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:51 AM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Streaming Video Solutions wanted You

RE: [Eug-lug] Streaming Video Solutions wanted

2008-10-21 Thread Darrough, James
: Re: [Eug-lug] Streaming Video Solutions wanted Would something like a skype conference call work. You will probably want a basic firewall to keep skype from using your box as a server. Jim K Darrough, James wrote: > > Hello Folks. > > > > I am looking for simple wa

[Eug-lug] Streaming Video Solutions wanted

2008-10-21 Thread Darrough, James
Hello Folks. I am looking for simple ways to provide live video of Ham Radio Club meetings such that house bound members can view our monthly meetings over the internet. If there are any easy ways that someone can think of to do this, please let me know your ideas. It would be ok for

RE: [Eug-lug] broadband in yu-jeen?

2008-10-20 Thread Darrough, James
r provider (out in Dexter) made it sound like the amputation of msn would be fatal. Darrough, James wrote: > You can get Qwest dsl to another isp if you want. I have the msn one but > I don't USE msn. > ___ EUGLUG mailing lis

RE: [Eug-lug] broadband in yu-jeen?

2008-10-20 Thread Darrough, James
You can get Qwest dsl to another isp if you want. I have the msn one but I don't USE msn. Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dooger watts Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:40 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject:

[Eug-lug] Parts is Parts

2008-10-13 Thread Darrough, James
Hello. I purchase an Intel Atom Mini-ITX motherboard from ComputerBase. I am very happy with it, but I need to get a 256M low-profile PCI (NOT PCI-E, etc.) video card to use with the box (since I bought a low-profile case lol). Does anyone have a low profile PCI (NOT -ex or -16 etc.) 256M

RE: [Eug-lug] Intel Board

2008-08-27 Thread Darrough, James
Sorry about sending this to the list, folks. Been a long couple of weeks... Regards, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darrough, James Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux

[Eug-lug] Intel Board

2008-08-27 Thread Darrough, James
Hi. Now that I am back from the funeral in San Diego... And I am not totally broke... Do you still have any BOXD945GCLF Atom mbds available? Thanks, Jim Darrough ___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/e

RE: [Eug-lug] Intel Atom

2008-07-16 Thread Darrough, James
--- On Tue, 7/15/08, Darrough, James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Darrough, James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Eug-lug] Intel Atom > To: "Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group" > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 4:53 PM > Just wondered if anyone has tried

[Eug-lug] Intel Atom

2008-07-15 Thread Darrough, James
Just wondered if anyone has tried one of the new Atom motherboard/CPU combinations. Looks very interesting. I am thinking about replacing the motherboard in an old HP Cube with one of these babies and thought I would ask. Regards to all, Jim ___ EUGLUG m

RE: [Eug-lug] Re: mesh network, experimentation theory (Michael Miller)

2008-05-16 Thread Darrough, James
I just wanted to comment on this message. In my opinion, it is very honorable and praiseworthy that you would volunteer to help with this project, and I applaud you. Sincerely, Jim Darrough Anyone else? I'm interested. Fifty bucks a month to Comcast for the rest of my life isn't my idea

[Eug-lug] Ralph Nader

2008-05-16 Thread Darrough, James
Hmph. No mention of Ralph Nader. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 11:09 AM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] spam on list Bob Miller wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrot

RE: [Eug-lug] Jeff Merkley

2008-05-15 Thread Darrough, James
I do not think so. I see way too much of that on TV. Hear way too much on radio. Newspapers. Etc. Thanks, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Craig Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:23 AM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Gro

RE: [Eug-lug] 20Mbps DSL? It could come to you.

2008-04-30 Thread Darrough, James
If they ever decide you are an enemy for criticizing the President, Allen, then I will be in the cell next to you. Regards, Jim I *do* care. I don't trust our government. Tomorrow they may decide I am an enemy because I criticized the president. ___

RE: [Eug-lug] WRT54G and WRT54GL routers

2008-03-11 Thread Darrough, James
Good morning folks. I thought I would just say that I am personally acquainted with many Eug-Lug members, having been part of the founders of the original group, and although we may differ, sometimes radically, in our political views, each and every person has earned my respect and admiration.

RE: [Eug-lug] Ignite Eugene!

2008-03-05 Thread Darrough, James
linux like to linux help as linux well, linux please. Ben On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 8:21 AM, Darrough, James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How does this relate to Linux? > > Jim > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >

RE: [Eug-lug] Ignite Eugene!

2008-03-05 Thread Darrough, James
How does this relate to Linux? Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 8:20 AM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Ignite Eugene! Nice... Looks like we have four

RE: [Eug-lug] hardware fix

2007-12-20 Thread Darrough, James
Are you saying it won't boot a usb hard drive now? USB hard drive enclosures are pretty cheap. Most newer machines have a BIOS option to allow booting from USB so that might solve your problem until you can get all the data off the old drive. Regards, Jim Darrough From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [m

RE: [Eug-lug] hardware query...

2007-12-17 Thread Darrough, James
: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] hardware query... Darrough, James wrote: > My 1990 Geo Metro XfI averages 50 mpg. If I follow truckers closely, I > can get as much as 60. I am trying to find ways to improve it, like low > rolling resistance tires and LED lamps i

RE: [Eug-lug] hardware query...

2007-12-17 Thread Darrough, James
My 1990 Geo Metro XfI averages 50 mpg. If I follow truckers closely, I can get as much as 60. I am trying to find ways to improve it, like low rolling resistance tires and LED lamps in all the sockets, but during the really cold months, the snow tires are reducing my average mpg to around 48. Also

RE: [Eug-lug] on the durability of certain items

2007-12-04 Thread Darrough, James
Larry, "ccleaner" will do that WITHOUT the water! Hah hah. Regards, Jim Ps: Merry Christmas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of larry price Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 3:27 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: [Eug-lug]

RE: [Eug-lug] Windoze question

2007-11-19 Thread Darrough, James
I have that problem on my laptop frequently. My solution was to use an external keyboard. I think it’s related to the touchpad and had considered turning it off, but the external keyboard works so well I quit worrying about it. I had the same problem on a Vaio laptop, only worse. Regards, Ji

[Eug-lug] Lapto laptop who's got the

2007-10-25 Thread Darrough, James
I have a laptop ready for you. Plus a cool picture or two. Want the full-blown tiff or reduced weight jpeg? Regards and thanks for your patience. Jim ___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug