Re: New forums on Low End Mac

On April 8, 2013 Dan Knight wrote: > The four Intel-related hardware forums are: > > MacBooks http://goo.gl/r6w4N > Intel iMacs http://goo.gl/uXlsP > Intel Mac mini http://goo.gl/PfUKi > Mac Pro http://goo.gl/xVAHy > > I hope to see some of you there! > > Dan Knight, publisher, Low End Mac The

Re: New Forums

Don't let the door hit you in the *ss ! On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM, Frank Dutra wrote: > On Mar 26, 2013, at 9:43 AM, M Christol wrote: >> >> signed into the G3-G5 forum via Google the other day & mainly saw ads. >>> >> >> Perhaps this is the intent, to monetize free mailing lists via ads?

Re: New Forums

On Mar 26, 2013, at 9:43 AM, M Christol wrote: signed into the G3-G5 forum via Google the other day & mainly saw ads. Perhaps this is the intent, to monetize free mailing lists via ads? Mailing lists with searchable archives are superior to web forums. Looks like the fateful day is fast

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On Mar 27, 2013, at 10:55 AM, ROBERT H. BAUCOM wrote: > I still loop back with nostalgia to the old PowerComputing List (Remember > that Mac Clone ?). Great bunch of folk that helped me for many years. > Like the old Hudson Automabile, when they went out of business, a great > product with

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I still loop back with nostalgia to the old PowerComputing List (Remember that Mac Clone ?). Great bunch of folk that helped me for many years. Like the old Hudson Automabile, when they went out of business, a great product with plummeting resale prices, A real bargain. My son, daughter & th

Re: New Forums

Den Tirsdag, 26/3 2013, 12:37, Koralatov skrev: > On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 15:39, t...@nehaia.dk wrote: > >> that said, yes, this is worrying, and a forum, or a bunch of fora will >> never ever work as fluent and convinient as the mail lists, and I also >> miss an explantion about that > > No, they

Re: New Forums

On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:45 PM, Jim Scott wrote: Based on the continuing soap opera LEM has presented concerning its financial woes over the years, you're probably right. Dan Knight has created a wonderful worldwide online community for Mac people, but he has not managed to find a way to ma

Re: New Forums

"Free mailing lists " ? For who ? Server administration costs money. " Soap Opera " what an unkind phrase to describe fund raising to keep something that has done so much good afloat. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 d

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? ? ? ? ? ? Went on LEM G list just now. Ads are optional I see the same messages I see right now in my Google mail page. In fact if I open my mail and the list page in separate tabs I can read them like in a mirror. I don't understand what is being said here. So there are more lists and Dan is

Re: New Forums

On Mar 26, 2013, at 8:15 AM, Kris Tilford wrote: > On Mar 26, 2013, at 9:43 AM, M Christol wrote: > >> signed into the G3-G5 forum via Google the other day & mainly saw ads. > > Perhaps this is the intent, to monetize free mailing lists via ads? Based on the continuing soap opera LEM has pres

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Absolutely - LEM lists are 'staffed' by many kind and knowledgeable people who have educated me over the years. Thank you one and all. Bruce in Edinburgh On 26 Mar 2013, at 16:41, Dana Collins wrote: > On 3/26/13 11:36 AM, Frank Dutra of fdut...@gmail.com sent > > >> >> Agreed, I have vari

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On 3/26/13 11:36 AM, Frank Dutra of fdut...@gmail.com sent > > Agreed, I have various list archives going back to 1993 that have > solved most of my Mac related problems. Heck, I feel like a lot of > people here are my trusted, respected friends that I would greet > enthusiastically if ever to m

Re: New Forums

On Mar 26, 2013, at 9:43 AM, M Christol wrote: signed into the G3-G5 forum via Google the other day & mainly saw ads. Perhaps this is the intent, to monetize free mailing lists via ads? Mailing lists with searchable archives are superior to web forums. Agreed, I have various list archives

Re: New Forums

On Mar 26, 2013, at 9:43 AM, M Christol wrote: signed into the G3-G5 forum via Google the other day & mainly saw ads. Perhaps this is the intent, to monetize free mailing lists via ads? Mailing lists with searchable archives are superior to web forums. -- -- You received this message because

Re: New Forums

On 3/25/13 7:37 PM, Koralatov wrote: On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 15:39, t...@nehaia.dk wrote: that said, yes, this is worrying, and a forum, or a bunch of fora will never ever work as fluent and convinient as the mail lists, and I also miss an explantion about that No, they won't. It also appear

Re: New Forums

Den Fredag, 15/3 2013, 02:53, Dan skrev: > On 13 Mar, Dan Knight blerted: >>We've started the process of migrating to WordPress forums, and >>today I'm announcing that the Power Macs (G3-5) forum is ready to >>go. Please go to \url\ and create a login ID and password so you can >>participate. > >

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On Mar 15, 2013, at 12:15 AM, Charles Lenington wrote: > cms = Content Management System: -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular

Re: New Forums

On 3/13/13 20:42 PM, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 14/03/13 02.06, "t...@nehaia.dk" ha scritto: I can't say I like this change, but I can definetly understand that a cms cms = -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and

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:-( I prefer the mailing lists... -- MaGioZal. On 3/13/13 9:11 PM, t...@nehaia.dk at wrote: > Den Onsdag, 13/3 2013, 09:23, Bob Johnson skrev: >> Dan, >> >> Are these Wordpress forums email lists, or accessible only via web >> browser? >> >> I have to s

Re: New Forums

1. Can't ownership of this group simply be transferred, and then we could all just stay put? 2. Can a new group be created and the archives forwarded? 3. If everyone is fed up with Google, a Yahoo group could be created, yes? 4. I have messages saved from as far back as 2004, from when the lists we

Re: New Forums

On 13 Mar, Dan Knight blerted: We've started the process of migrating to WordPress forums, and today I'm announcing that the Power Macs (G3-5) forum is ready to go. Please go to \url\ and create a login ID and password so you can participate. Apropos to what? What is the point of this tran

Re: New Forums

I think the site move is great if it keeps the LEM info alive and is easier to manage. But the move to a forum is horrible! I also prefer to get all my emails in my email program, on my computer. I can filter, sort, delete and file to my hearts content. And easily find them again. With a forum, I

Re: New Forums

Il giorno 14/03/13 04.26, "t...@nehaia.dk" ha scritto: > the cms is for the website, you can read dan's own words about that part > here: > > Thank you for the link. As far as I understand, two main things are changing: A) The LEM website will be

Re: New Forums

Den Torsdag, 14/3 2013, 02:42, Valter Prahlad skrev: > Il giorno 14/03/13 02.06, "t...@nehaia.dk" ha scritto: > >> I can't say I like this change, but I can definetly understand that a >> cms >> is needed to keep things alive > I'm no expert, but I've been using mailing lists for years and years, a

Re: New Forums

Goodby G-list, it's been good to know ya! Regards Santa -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netique

Re: New Forums

On 13 Mar 2013, at 18:42:42 PDT, Valter Prahlad wrote: As a matter of fact, I'm not a Low-End-Mac user anymore... I'm a happy owner of an Intel iMac. But I gladly kept here because I like reading about PPC Macs, and I like helping fellow Mac users when I can. But if I'd have to actively go

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One mail list I am devoted to occasionally has folks check in about if the moderator/server person needs help or some cash to help keep the machines running... it's never a lot, it's never begged or demanded, it;s just like a neighborhood block party and you chip in to help make it all work

Re: New Forums

On Mar 13, 2013, at 7:37 PM, JohnV wrote: YAHOO gave me NO recourse to recover a lost password that involved a real human being in email or phone, and after weeks I gave up and am trying under a new name. This was EXACTLY my issue with Yahoo. I was "ktilford" @yahoo but forgot my password

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I won't be moving to the forums. I think Wordpress stinks. And I really enjoyed getting my info via email lists. Really sad about the change. Bye all. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particula

Re: New Forums

Il giorno 14/03/13 02.06, "t...@nehaia.dk" ha scritto: > I can't say I like this change, but I can definetly understand that a cms > is needed to keep things alive I'm no expert, but I've been using mailing lists for years and years, and nobody had complaints about them. So, what's up? :-) Why do

Re: New Forums

Den Torsdag, 14/3 2013, 01:37, JohnV skrev: > I have several mail-list forums I have wprked with for years. It's > simple direct and efficient. My experieince currently with YAHOO, > which granted is not WORDPRESS, but I have been trying wihtout > success to transition to a YAHOO group for a profes

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I have several mail-list forums I have wprked with for years. It's simple direct and efficient. My experieince currently with YAHOO, which granted is not WORDPRESS, but I have been trying wihtout success to transition to a YAHOO group for a professional recording forum and just an hour ago

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> A real problem is that some of the menu items don't display well in Classilla I noticed that, and I can certainly write a Byblos stele to tweak it, but I'm definitely not happy about the switch in general. -- personal: http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ -- Cam

Re: New Forums

At 19:58 -0400 3/13/13, W.Adrian D'Alessio wrote: >Are you still getting your group's mail ? > > > >On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Cameron Kaiser ><spec...@floodgap.com> wrote: > > > Are these Wordpress forums email lists, or accessible only via web >> browser? >> >>

Re: New Forums

Den Onsdag, 13/3 2013, 09:23, Bob Johnson skrev: > Dan, > > Are these Wordpress forums email lists, or accessible only via web > browser? > > I have to say that I am unlikely to go to a web only forum very often, > I like the old school mailing list way of doing things. > > Bob from the welcome me

Re: New Forums

> Are you still getting your group's mail ? > Is the mailing list going away? I hope not. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/l

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Are you still getting your group's mail ? On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Cameron Kaiser wrote: > > Are these Wordpress forums email lists, or accessible only via web > > browser? > > > > I have to say that I am unlikely to go to a web only forum very often, > > I like the old school mailing

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> Are these Wordpress forums email lists, or accessible only via web > browser? > > I have to say that I am unlikely to go to a web only forum very often, > I like the old school mailing list way of doing things. I have to say I agree. Mailing lists are convenient in a variety of ways that we

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Dan, Are these Wordpress forums email lists, or accessible only via web browser? I have to say that I am unlikely to go to a web only forum very often, I like the old school mailing list way of doing things. Bob === ===