[MBZ] OT: Windows

Could he search for information on replacement windows? We currently have the original windows in our house, 1959 single-pane, steel casement windows and are looking to replace them. The beauty of single-pane windows is that they can last forever, unless you break them. Sealed double- and trip

[MBZ] OT - Windows?

I know many of you folks are against anything from MS but, it one has to use Windows, is it now a good idea to change over to Windows 10 from Windows 7? Any real reason not to do so now? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

[MBZ] OT, windows version

Im on my technet subscription right now and see they have a 64 bit version of XP pro available. Hmmm. They also have VL versions available too. I already have a VL version of XP but its 32 bit I guess. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL,

[MBZ] OT, windows fax

OK, needing to setup fax on this Vista. With XP and previous versions of windows, I had fax setup to receive fax automatically. Have a switch box installed that will automatically switch to fax if one is coming in. Well, I cant for the life of me find anything about fax in this vista. Any

[MBZ] OT Windows 7

I just thought that I would let you all know that I d/l'd the new Windows 7. Have been using it for a few days, and though it looks real nice I have to say that it does take a WHOLE LOT of memory. With the browser open and a mail program the used memory is above 1.2 Gigs of ram. I installed the

[MBZ] OT Windows Live?

Anyone using Windows Live? Opinions? My internet provider is sending out messages telling us to opt into Windows Live. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

[MBZ] OT: Windows sounds

Just set up Vista 64 bit on a system at work (because we support it) and in messing with it a bit I realized I STILL have to shut off the stupid little "click" sound for "start navigation". It drives me INSANE when the computer clicks every stinking time I click on something. Its irritated me si

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows

On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > The beauty of single-pane windows is that they can last forever, > unless you break them. Sealed double- and triple-pane windows > do not. This is slightly inaccurate. Multi-pane windows that use a desiccant within a metal spacer will alway

[MBZ] OT Windows 7

Anybody using this? I order a new mini laptop for work and it arrived today. Its a IBM with windows 7 on it. Holy crap, I dont know if I like it or not. I suppose I could get used to it but it sure seems like this computer moves VERY slow. I got to play with it a little more but is there s

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Well it was free a while back but I don't think it is now, so no good reason to switch that I know of. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2016, at 11:39 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I know many of you folks are against anything from MS but, it one has to use > Windows, is it now

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

+1.ditto what Kleb said. Do you have any reason you NEED to switch? Some software may not run right on lose 10. You may want to wait for 17 or whatever they will name the one after 10. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes December 19, 2016 at 12:24 PM Well it wa

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

I had no problems with anything after the switch to W10 - including very old ham radio programs that I've never bothered to upgrade. the inly gripe I have with W10 is the auto updating "feature", but I can live with it - they haven't broken anything in a long time now (in like Apple who trashes app

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

There are a couple of exceptions for (still) getting it free, I think one is for educational purposes, the other for people with ADA requirements, neither of which they verify. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 19, 2016, at 1:34 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had no problems with anyth

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I have resisted that since my laptop is a company one & our IT seems content with 7. I think Kaleb is right-no longer free. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 19, 2016 12:39 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I know many of you folks a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Win10 is not as bad as I expected. No advantage over Win7 though... -Curt From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Randy Bennell Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 12:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - Windows? I know many of you folks are against anything from MS

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f the system 3 times) but other than that not so bad... -Curt From: OK Don via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows? I had no problems with anything after the switch to W10 - including very old ham

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Well, I think I've listed this before in a previous discussion, but I've loaded Win10 on two old Dell Vostro Core2Duos running 4 gig of memory. They both are fine. I also loaded it on an HP Netbook, atom 1.6 processor and 2 gig of memory...it loads slow, but otherwise is ok. One of the Dells

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Does anyone make a "classic" GUI for lose10? As near as I can tell, starting with 7 and Server 2008, there is no longer a way to set things back to the "Classic" GUI for consistency and ease of use, not to mention fewer resources needed. I moved a couple of machines to it while it was free.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

mber 19, 2016 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows? Does anyone make a "classic" GUI for lose10?  As near as I can tell, starting with 7 and Server 2008, there is no longer a way to set things back to the "Classic" GUI for consistency and ease of use, not to mention few

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Curley, when I loaded Win10 over Win7, it kept most of my settings. So, aside from some small differences, it looks pretty much like Win7 on the surface. Now, as I said, some of the setting menus, etc. are different, but the search box quickly brings up whatever you're looking for so not a big p

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Mine have never hung on the re-boot after an upgrade, but there's always a first time I guess. I keep perfmon open in one corner all the time - when it's missing, I know that MS re-booted the box. You can set it to always load into desktop mode instead of whatever they call the "new, improved" GUI

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

erhga--- via Mercedes To: "List, Mercedes" Cc: roger...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows? Curley, when I loaded Win10 over Win7, it kept most of my settings. So, aside from some small differences, it looks pretty much like Win7 on th

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

While the *use* of Windows 10 isn't that different from 7, and as an OS is fairly stable and complete, I have to stress on forcing the thing out of auto-update mode. I have come home to one system running 10 that was doing a compile, only to find out it had failed because the system had rebooted ri

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Totally correct, always set the advanced update settings to "notify to schedule restart" and that disables the autoreboot that you experienced. Win10 is faster, lighter, and takes up less space on your hard drive. All good reasons to update. Also, in 2020 Win7 drops out of microsofts support. K

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Well I guess I should have taken them up on the free upgrade offer. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2016, at 12:25 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes > wrote: > > Totally correct, always set the advanced update settings to "notify to > schedule restart" and that disables the autoreboot that you expe

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Yep sad to see that end for sure! Well, you may as well wait until you get a new machine and it will come with the Win10. I dont feel that there is much sense buying something for an older computer that has a greater chance of a hardware failure. On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 1:45 PM, Kaleb C. Stripli

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

I usually home brew my desktops Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2016, at 1:12 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yep sad to see that end for sure! Well, you may as well wait until you get > a new machine and it will come with the Win10. I dont feel that there is > much sense buying so

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Ed wrote: While the *use* of Windows 10 isn't that different from 7, and as an OS is fairly stable and complete, I have to stress on forcing the thing out of auto-update mode. How did you accomplish this? I am not yet using Win10 - but I know I will need to someday... __

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You have to both make a registry edit, and force a global policy update. Microsoft is serious about updating *their* OS. A quick Google can get you the instructions, will track them down later if you need me to do so. On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 4:03 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Ed wrote: >> > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Worse part is, one of the Linux distros, might be Ubuntu, can't remember right now, has announced they are going to do the same to their desktop version of their distro. Auto update and reboot. Yay! On Tue, Dec 27, 2016 at 2:53 PM, Ed Booher wrote: > You have to both make a registry edit, and fo

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

I think I figured out how to turn off the auto update in Win7 as this morning it was annoying me to download something and restart it. I'm guessing that is a daily occurrence, which if left in auto would trash any open apps and work. --FT On 12/27/16 2:53 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

Or, since it is a mainly "offline" computer/operation, just make a VM with XP. it is stable and won't restart when $micro$haft$$$ tells it to. Ed Booher via Mercedes December 27, 2016 at 1:53 PM You have to both make a registry edit, and force a global policy upd

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

> > Ed wrote: > > > > While the *use* of Windows 10 isn't that different from 7, > > and as an OS is fairly stable and complete, I have to stress > > on forcing the thing out of auto-update mode. > fmiser wrote: > > How did you accomplish this? I am not yet using Win10 - but I > know I will ne

Re: [MBZ] OT - Windows?

gpupdate is the command line utility to force the GP update. I think it is gpupdate /all to update all policies. fmiser via Mercedes December 27, 2016 at 4:19 PM > > Ed wrote: > > > > While the *use* of Windows 10 isn't that different from 7, > > and as an OS is

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

I would not be inclined to run 64 bit OS on anything but a special-purpose server. Many of your Windows apps will NOT be compatible with it. "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Im on my technet subscription right now and see they have a 64 bit > version of XP pro available. Hmmm.

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

d, 11/19/08, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 8:17 PM > I would not be inclined to run 64 bit OS on anyth

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

Supposedly there are not alot of drivers for the 64 bit windows. Stay away. Douglas - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "mercedes Mailing List" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT, windows

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

reall, so it I download vista I dont want the 64 bit version? Allan Streib wrote: I would not be inclined to run 64 bit OS on anything but a special-purpose server. Many of your Windows apps will NOT be compatible with it. "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: Im on my technet subscri

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

First, you need a 64 bit CPU. Second - drivers are now available in 64 bit Vista for a lot of hardware, but I wouldn't bet on XP. I've only run across one 32 bit program that wouldn't run in 64 bit Vista, and it was some shareware program. However, a 64 bit OS in a PC or laptop won't get you much

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

Depends on your hardware, and what you're going to do with it. I have one laptop with 32 bit Vista and 2.5GB of RAM that smokes another one running 64 bit Vista on 1 GB RAM -- the 64 bit one is newer. It all depends - On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

I have 2 gig but want to bump it up. Bascially, I have this crappy vista home version, adn am trying to decide if I need the buisness version, ultimate verison, 32 bit or 64 bit OK Don wrote: First, you need a 64 bit CPU. Second - drivers are now available in 64 bit Vista for a lot of hardwar

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

OK Don wrote: Depends on your hardware, and what you're going to do with it. I have one laptop with 32 bit Vista and 2.5GB of RAM that smokes another one running 64 bit Vista on 1 GB RAM -- the 64 bit one is newer. It all depends - That's an easy one... the RAM is the problem! John _

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

Exactly - not the OS. On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:02 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK Don wrote: >> >> Depends on your hardware, and what you're going to do with it. I have >> one laptop with 32 bit Vista and 2.5GB of RAM that smokes another one >> running 64 bit Vista on 1 GB RAM --

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

OK - the new PC, should support 64 bit. Go to the features chart on M$FT.COM and decide which features you want, then download the 64 bit version of that if you're going to double the RAM, or more. You're on Technet? Download them all - be like Wonko and load a different one every week. On Wed, No

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

I run six stable systems, non of which are running Windows (except for one dual-boot for XP). Guess that is why they are stable. Mepis, PCLOS, and Ubuntu. On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:07 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > be like Wonko and load a > different one every week. > > ___

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

Yea, I bought a sub a while back but just now getting around to using it. I assume the VL (volume license) versions can be installed on however many computers I want, like the version of XP I currently have? OK Don wrote: OK - the new PC, should support 64 bit. Go to the features chart on M$FT.

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:06:47 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Yea, I bought a sub a while back but just now getting around to using > it. I assume the VL (volume license) versions can be installed on > however many computers I want, like the version of XP I currently have?

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

age in 64bit is the ability to have more than 3GB of RAM. If you've got less than 4GB of RAM there is not much advantage. XP 64 was never finished and is basically worthless. -Curt Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:58:48 -0600 From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

Perhaps Vista is faux XP. On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 12:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK, needing to setup fax on this Vista. With XP and previous versions > of windows, I had fax setup to receive fax automatically. Have a switch > box installed that will automatically swit

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

I discovered the premium home edition does not have fax. Wonko the Sane wrote: > Perhaps Vista is faux XP. > > On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 12:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> OK, needing to setup fax on this Vista. With XP and previous versions >> of windows, I had fax set

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

There's loads of free fax programs out there. This website alone show 342 available. Have a look. http://www.download.com/3120-2001_4-0.html?qt=fax&pltform=Windows&tag=dir.pl Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

or decontented xp with an os x knockoff shell? for a guy who runs a linux mailing list, kleb sure does have strange tastes in OS On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 7:50 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Perhaps Vista is faux XP. > > On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 12:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

He can't make the break. Sad. XP is bad enough (but usable) -- but Vista? Next thing you know, he will be parting out Yugos on eBay. On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 7:46 PM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > or decontented xp with an os x knockoff shell? > > for a guy who runs a linux mailing list,

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

Kaleb, Here is what's on M$ web site about Fax ans Scan. 1. Click *Start*, click *All Programs*, and then click *Windows Fax and Scan*. 2. At the bottom of the navigation pane, click *Fax*. 3. On the toolbar, click *New Fax*. *Note *If you are connecting to a fax device for the f

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

It's there Kaleb just not turned on. To start Windows Fax and Scan, click *Start*, type wfs.exe in the *Start Search* box, and then click *wfs.exe* in the *Programs* list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, or click *Continue*. Russ W. Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

it just doesn't make any sense. listen, it's hard to be microsoft free. i tried it and did it for a few months, but there are just many things out there you need to be on windoze to use effectively. however, to suffer the other 98% of the time for the 2% you need windoze for is insane. right no

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

I have one laptop -- dual booted Win XP Pro and Ubuntu 8.04 (dist-upgrade from 7.10). When I absolutely MUST use WinXP, I reboot and go into WinXP. Doesn't happen often but it occasionally does. 99.99% I am working in Linux. Online, 100% of the time. On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 9:05 PM, Gary Hurst <[E

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

windows cant find file Russ Williams wrote: > It's there Kaleb just not turned on. > > To start Windows Fax and Scan, click *Start*, type wfs.exe in the *Start > Search* box, and then click *wfs.exe* in the *Programs* list. > > If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation,

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

Drat and Double Drat. Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it out of their Distro. I don't have a Vista machine at home. I'll call a friend and see if he can send me the file for you. Russ Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > windows cant find file > __

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

I sent him the one from Vista business --- On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Russ Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Drat and Double Drat. > Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it > out of their Distro. > I don't have a Vista machine at home. > I'll call a friend and see if he can

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

now that i'm back from travelling, i think i'll get to work on that triple boot linux, xp, hacked os x machine i've always desired. On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 10:18 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have one laptop -- dual booted Win XP Pro and Ubuntu 8.04 (dist-upgrade > from 7.10).

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

i'm surprised when windoze finds any files at all On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 12:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > windows cant find file > > Russ Williams wrote: > > It's there Kaleb just not turned on. > > > > To start Windows Fax and Scan, click *Start*, type wfs.exe in the *St

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

They must be able to find some filesisn't their latest OS 15 gigs?? You'd think they got paid by the pound for software. Sheesh! Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAI

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

Ok Don then I won't send him the one I got from buddy. Russ OK Don wrote: > I sent him the one from Vista business --- > > On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Russ Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Drat and Double Drat. >> Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it >> out of the

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

15 gigs and it doesn't work, yet guys like kleb keep trying to put the square peg into the round hole. now that's marketing! On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 5:20 PM, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They must be able to find some filesisn't their latest OS 15 > gigs?? You'd think they got pai

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

ok, great Russ Williams wrote: > Drat and Double Drat. > Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it > out of their Distro. > I don't have a Vista machine at home. > I'll call a friend and see if he can send me the file for you. > > Russ > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> windows cant fin

[MBZ] OT Windows Registry Cleaner

I have been thinking of getting some software to do this and would like to know what any of you use. Am using XP both home and pro. Thanks Douglas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

I'm running Vista now too, but I think for my next pc, I'm going back to Mac, probably a laptop of some sort. Not sure if I'll buy and run a copy of xp on it, as I think pretty much everything I do I can find mac applications for. We'll see, this current pc is probably ok for another couple of ye

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

I have Windows 7 on a tablet with 2GB ram, haven't installed any other MS apps yet though. With I.E. and Open Office Writer open it's using 1.07 GB of RAM. I have run itno some in-stability issues when setting the swap file size (I always lock it 2 or 3 time the RAM), and have found that Firefox ru

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

I thought this new windows was not supposed to hog up as much resources as Vista? Douglas wrote: I just thought that I would let you all know that I d/l'd the new Windows 7. Have been using it for a few days, and though it looks real nice I have to say that it does take a WHOLE LOT of memory. Wi

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

I am going to try to install some more programs this week and see how it runs with them, as I have only just installed firefox and avg virus programs. Douglas I have Windows 7 on a tablet with 2GB ram, haven't installed any other MS apps yet though. With I.E. and Open Office Writer open it's

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

ed Manfred Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:37:42 -0500 From: E M Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7 What I would like to do, is get an external HD and start backing up everything from several old computers on it. My other pc, was an old one with a first generation usb port, so I'd like to

[MBZ] OT Windows on Mac

I don't think there is a mac list on Okiebenz so I will annoy y'all with this. Task is to put some flavor of Windows on an iMac 3.2GHz Intel Core 13 4GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 Mac OSX 10.6.5 I have lots of stuff on my old XP box so I would like to import/install some of these apps on the Macwindows

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Live?

> Anyone using Windows Live? Opinions? > > My internet provider is sending out messages telling us to opt into Windows > Live. > > Randy I use Windows Live on my Windows machines. For a home computer it works fine. Easy to set up email accounts, easy to import mail, easy to migrate mail betwee

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Live?

On Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:41:54 -0700 Rick Knoble wrote: > Someday I will make a go at Thunderbird on my Linux machine. Currently > I just use web based email on that. Try Sylpheed. http://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/en/ Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and us

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Live?

Is it Live Mail that you are asking about? I have been using it since I switched to windows 7 works fine. Douglas -- From: "R A Bennell" Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 1:58 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: [M

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Live?

PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Live? > Anyone using Windows Live? Opinions? > > My internet provider is sending out messages telling us to opt into Windows > Live. > > Randy I use Windows Live on my Windows machines. For a home computer it wo

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows sounds

Winders stupid startup sound and all its other stupid sounds are irritating. I turn off sound/speakers etc. most of the time. On Macs up to OS 9, it was pretty easy to modify/shut off sounds. I never found Mac sounds so irritating. I know there is a way to change the winders sounds, but the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows sounds

It does not irritate me. Curt Raymond wrote: Just set up Vista 64 bit on a system at work (because we support it) and in messing with it a bit I realized I STILL have to shut off the stupid little "click" sound for "start navigation". It drives me INSANE when the computer clicks every stinking

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows sounds

Loren Faeth writes: > Winders stupid startup sound and all its other stupid sounds are > irritating. I turn off sound/speakers etc. most of the time. On Macs > up to OS 9, it was pretty easy to modify/shut off sounds. I never > found Mac sounds so irritating. I know there is a way to change t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows sounds

think the diagnostic aspects of the Mac (both hardware and software) make them a heck of a lot easier to troubleshoot or fix than a PC MacDan --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Allan Streib wrote: > From: Allan Streib > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows sounds > To: "Mercedes Discussion List&

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows sounds

I do like the clicking sound. If my computer freezes, or there's some trouble with the Internet connection, there's no clicking which kind of lets me know that something isn't quite right. Mercedes content: I can tell when the GP's are energized on my '83 'SD since the relay clicks in and ou

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

So far I really like it and think it runs fast - what programs are running slow? Granted - it is on a pretty fast desktop here. I like how you can run two screens next to each other. I've got it on a fujitso laptop at work - and it runs really fast with our practice management system and our Ele

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

I'm running it on thrre or four systems - I like it a lot better than any other M$ OS. Your mini-laptop is probably slow to begin with - Atom processor? On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 8:34 PM, Peter Hertzing wrote: > So far I really like it and think it runs fast - what programs are running > slow? Gr

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

Well like right now I am trying to clean out all the crap preinstalled stuff that I dont need, it just seems to take forever. If I launch IE, it seems to take forever. I will have to play with it some more to get it figured out. This little machine only has 1 gig of ram though, not sure what

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

This is the one I got http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=10898037&cac=Result OK Don wrote: I'm running it on thrre or four systems - I like it a lot better than any other M$ OS. Your mini-laptop is probably slow to begin with - Atom processor? On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 8

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

This little machine only has 1 gig of ram though, not sure what the processor is offhand. Pretty sure that's nowhere near enough, perhaps more like 4GB is required? I bet my 233MHz G3 PPC Mac is faster than that! Fully loaded, 768 MB RAM. -- Jim ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

You should be able to set the interface to the XP or 2000 (classic) look Search in help for "optimize for performance" You should be able to set the start menu to classic or XP bubblegum But I have not done it because I moved to OS 10.5 in place of winders 7 If nobody else tells you how, I wi

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

The AMD CPU shouldn't be that slow - http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/amd-kinda-sorta-takes-aim-at-atom-with-athlon-neo/. A friend at work has an HP Mini-Note 110 with the Atom 270 chip, 1 GB, and W7. It's no screamer, but no one complains about it being slow either. Right click "my computer' -

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > This is the one I got > > http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=10898037&cac=Result > Put Xubuntu (not regular Ubuntu) on that and it will SCREAM. My 2.4 GHz/4 Gb Mac Mini running Leopard seems like a Macintosh Plu

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

Read today that Linux Mint is the flavor de jour -- haven't tried it myself (yet). http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2359956,00.asp On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 10:48 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin > wrote: > > This is the one I got > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 9:04 PM, OK Don wrote: > Read today that Linux Mint is the flavor de jour -- haven't tried it myself > (yet). > I have Mint installed on my Asus Eee netbook which is pretty minimally spec'd (Atom CPU, not sure the speed, and "only" 512Mb RAM). It's quite speedy, certainly

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

Hey, I just got the same netbook 6 months ago but it came loaded with Linux. Great machine and the best 200 bucks I ever spent! Fast as can be but then again I have kept most of the "junk" off of it. All I use it for is to read and send email and surf the net when I am out of the hose. John On Thu

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

t; computer really a "new to you" computer? -Curt Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:31:25 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: mercedes Mailing List ,     Banned List     Subject: [MBZ] OT Windows 7 Message-ID: <4b7df7fd.8010...@striplin.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

I tried it for awhile, I was unimpressed. After my last computer died I played around with a couple different distros, finally settled back at Mepis... -Curt Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:04:53 -0600 From: OK Don To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7 Message-ID

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

>From what I've read, the "Windows 2000" classic mode is finally and totally gone in Windows 7. You can turn off a lot of the bling and achieve a more classic look, but it's not the same as enabling classic mode in XP or Vista. Allan On Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:31 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

, but definitely a nuisance at times. Next month I get to buy a FLIR camera! This is going to be fun! Dan --- On Fri, 2/19/10, Allan Streib wrote: > From: Allan Streib > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7 > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Friday, February 19, 2010

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 6:02 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > IBM? Are you sure? IBM hasn't made consumer computers for 4 or 5 years now, > is your "new" computer really a "new to you" computer? Kleb means a Lenovo Thinkpad, which is the next best thing to an IBM. The chinese are doing a great job with

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

They were making the IBM branded Thinkpads when IBM sold it off, or spun it off, or something. I have a couple of c.1994-95 Thinkpads around, they still fire up (slowly) and do things (slowly) but are rock solid. I think I tried to get Linux on one of them, for some reason it did not go but I

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

Yea, it seems to be running better now, I adjusted for best performance, after a few restarts and uninstalling a bunch of crap, including norton, its running better now. I even turned back on the visual stuff and its still running OK. OK Don wrote: The AMD CPU shouldn't be that slow - http:

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