Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-27 Thread P. J. Alling
As a developer I understand this. However there is a certain amount of leeway allowed. On 2/27/2017 10:30 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Tell it to Marketing. Developers only do what they're told. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-27 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Tell it to Marketing. Developers only do what they're told. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread John
You should be able to disable that. Go to the Tools menu & select Options. In the Option window select the Composition tab & there should be a check box "Check for missing attachments". UN-check the box, click "Ok" and it should go away. On 2/26/2017 9:44 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: So I've been u

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > > As for smartphone annoyances, I basically ignore any updates. If an app > works the way I want, I leave it alone. I find that's critical. If you let the phone update, not only do apps change in annoying ways, but each update takes more and

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread Brian Walters
As annoyances go, the attachment one doesn't bother me. But, I agree with the sentiment. There are plenty of other software 'improvements' that have me looking for some heavy object to throw at the computer monitor (fortunately I don't leave any within easy reach). As for smartphone annoyances,

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread P. J. Alling
The problem is unless you have the word attach, attached, attachment or some other keyword it recognizes you can still send an email without an attachment when you intended to. The annoying part is it reminds you when you use one of those words and you /don't/ want to send an attachment. On

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Boris probably sent you the same information. But just in case, on the Menu, go to Tools->Options which opens a dialog box. Choose the Composition tab, un-check "Check for missing attachments. Click OK. The first time i did that I had to edit an ".ini" file, but of course Thunderbird called

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread ann sanfedele
so I saw.. and replied.. of course it asked me if I forgot when I did that reply! and as I said privately, I probably should leave it on since I'm actually quite likely to forgot to attach and attachment ann On 2/26/2017 1:28 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: AnnSan :-), I've just replied to you off-

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread Boris Liberman
Peter, I find it worth my while to spend the time and get to know the marvels of modern engineering that I live with - be it a cell phone or any other thing for that matter. Having said that, I do admit that if I have to switch from one appliance to another, say the same cell phone - I always feel

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread Boris Liberman
AnnSan :-), I've just replied to you off-list, as I had to include the screen-shot that shows what has to be done in order to turn this feature off. On Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 8:23 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Yes. > how did you turn it off ? I have Thuderbird too > > ann > > > On 2/26/2017 9:44 AM, P

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread ann sanfedele
Yes. how did you turn it off ? I have Thuderbird too ann On 2/26/2017 9:44 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: So I've been using Firefox for years as my email client, and suddenly an annoyance from the past returned. The attachment reminder. Use a word that includes the string "attach" and Firefox use

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes, but it's annoying when something you've used literally for years starts working differently. I was just forced by circumstance to get a smart phone. I've only had it for about a month and already an update removed an "unimportant" feature that I'd found to be amazingly convenient in one

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes that's right Thunderbird. It's been divorced from Firefox for years, but you still remember they were once family. On 2/26/2017 10:18 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: It's really too bad that there isn't some part of the Internet made out of metal and wood, like vintage cameras. Stuff that is well

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread Boris Liberman
Peter, this attachment things exists like forever... It saved my arse few times. Though if course I manage to forget to attach the attachment anyway. Speaking of UX in general, it's mostly improving with some occasional hiccups... Just my cents... On 26 Feb 2017 16:45, "P. J. Alling" wrote: >

Re: I wish that internet software developers would stop "improving" my experience.

2017-02-26 Thread Bruce Walker
It's really too bad that there isn't some part of the Internet made out of metal and wood, like vintage cameras. Stuff that is well built and made to last, that you learn how to use and then they become automatic in your hands. The older I get, the more I agree with your complaint, PJ. btw, I as

Re: I wish........

2011-01-20 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 3:30 AM, AlunFoto wrote: > 2011/1/20 David J Brooks : >> I'm now in back up heaven. > > Must be better than backup hell, at least? > Hope you retrieve the images smoothly. > > Jostein Retrieving smoothly, but my early archives are not as organized as my recent ones, if you

Re: I wish........

2011-01-20 Thread AlunFoto
2011/1/20 David J Brooks : > I'm now in back up heaven. Must be better than backup hell, at least? Hope you retrieve the images smoothly. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdm

Re: I Wish

2010-12-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Jack Davis It's my understanding (in some cases I know to be correct) that in USA civil cases, court costs and attorney's fees are included in the award. How common this is, is not known to me. Jack I believe that applies to some cases brought in federal courts. May also apply in some

Re: I Wish

2010-12-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walter Gilbert It's my understanding that, in the British system, unlike in the US, the loser of the case is responsible for the legal fees and court costs of the winner. That would tend to make their system more workable, an d would almost certainly make them more likely to foot the bi

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread Walter Gilbert
fees are included in the award. How common this is, is not known to me. Jack --- On Sat, 12/11/10, Walter Gilbert wrote: From: Walter Gilbert Subject: Re: I Wish To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010, 10:16 AM It's my understanding that, in the British

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread Jack Davis
It's my understanding (in some cases I know to be correct) that in USA civil cases, court costs and attorney's fees are included in the award. How common this is, is not known to me. Jack --- On Sat, 12/11/10, Walter Gilbert wrote: > From: Walter Gilbert > Subject: Re: I Wi

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread Keith Whaley
John Sessoms wrote: [...] Gateway2000 had the money, and were able to buy the court. Their lawyers shopped around until they found a judge who would grant the injunction. Bankrupted him. Gateway used their financial muscle to buy "justice"; or more properly, to deny justice to my acquaintanc

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread Walter Gilbert
It's my understanding that, in the British system, unlike in the US, the loser of the case is responsible for the legal fees and court costs of the winner. That would tend to make their system more workable, an d would almost certainly make them more likely to foot the bill for the highest-pa

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 09:39:07AM -0500, John Sessoms wrote: > From: John Francis > > >It's a philosophical difference, and no more "indefensible" > >than the US system of "one law for the rich, one for the poor" > >which allows those with deep enough pockets to buy their way > >out of just about

RE: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread John Sessoms
From: "Bob W" It's a philosophical difference, and no more "indefensible" > > than the US system of "one law for the rich, one for the poor" > > which allows those with deep enough pockets to buy their way > > out of just about any situation. > > My understanding is the British law in this case

RE: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread Bob W
> > It's a philosophical difference, and no more "indefensible" > > than the US system of "one law for the rich, one for the poor" > > which allows those with deep enough pockets to buy their way > > out of just about any situation. > > My understanding is the British law in this case is sort of i

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread John Sessoms
From: John Francis It's a philosophical difference, and no more "indefensible" than the US system of "one law for the rich, one for the poor" which allows those with deep enough pockets to buy their way out of just about any situation. My understanding is the British law in this case is sort o

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread David J Brooks
gt;> long. >>> Awaiting a couple more reviews and additional feed back from the PDML. >>> >>> Jack >>> >>> --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Steven Desjardins  wrote: >>> >>>> From: Steven Desjardins >>>> Subject: Re: I Wish >>>&g

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread paul stenquist
aughter as well as > yourself is priceless. I completely get that the cost/funds imbalance was > extremely unfair and difficult to understand. > > Jack > > --- On Fri, 12/10/10, paul stenquist wrote: > >> From: paul stenquist >> Subject: Re: I Wish >> To:

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread eckinator
ouch... what a long list of unhappened 645Ds. I'll add that I am one behind because my insurance company gave me bad advice and my sick pay was € 9900 too low over the past 11 months which pretty much makes /my/ 645D a non-reality... grrr Ecke 2010/12/11 David Mann : > On Dec 11, 2010, at 5:58 AM,

Re: I Wish

2010-12-11 Thread David Mann
On Dec 11, 2010, at 5:58 AM, paul stenquist wrote: > I don't think continuous autofocus is predictive. It just continues to adjust > focus as the shutter button is held down at least half way. I think that if > it were predictive, it would work only for one rate of subject movement. The Z-1p ha

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Your success in "rescuing" your grand daughter for your daughter as well as yourself is priceless. I completely get that the cost/funds imbalance was extremely unfair and difficult to understand. Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, paul stenquist wrote: > From: paul stenquist > Sub

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread P. J. Alling
t possible outcome. Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, paul stenquist wrote: From: paul stenquist Subject: Re: I Wish To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 3:37 PM I could have had six 645Ds for what it cost me to save Grace from her drunken wife-beating father and t

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread paul stenquist
legal action is >> indefensible. And having to compete with the UK >> s financial resources makes it less than a bargain. >> Paul >> On Dec 10, 2010, at 7:08 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >>> I know you agree that you got a real bargain and certainly the best >&g

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread John Francis
agree that you got a real bargain and certainly the best > > possible outcome. > > > > Jack > > > > --- On Fri, 12/10/10, paul stenquist wrote: > > > >> From: paul stenquist > >> Subject: Re: I Wish > >> To: "Pentax-Discu

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread paul stenquist
> I know you agree that you got a real bargain and certainly the best possible > outcome. > > Jack > > --- On Fri, 12/10/10, paul stenquist wrote: > >> From: paul stenquist >> Subject: Re: I Wish >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Date

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
I know you agree that you got a real bargain and certainly the best possible outcome. Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, paul stenquist wrote: > From: paul stenquist > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 3:37 PM > I cou

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
om: Paul Sorenson > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 2:56 PM > I feel your pain.  Some time > before the end of the year we're supposed to be getting new > windows.  That's *four* K-5s that could have be

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
>>>> >>>> The only reason there won't be one under my Xmas tree this year is >>>> that "we" are getting a new floor for the house. I could have >>>> bought a 645D for what that's setting us back. >>>> >>>>

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
> >On 10-12-10 12:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >>Not in the K20 manual.;) I hope to be reading the K-5 manual in >> >>not too long. >> >>Awaiting a couple more reviews and additional feed back from the PDML. >> >> >> >>Jack >> &

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread paul stenquist
x27;s setting us back. >>> >>> -bmw >>> >>> >>> On 10-12-10 12:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >>>> Not in the K20 manual.;) I hope to be reading the K-5 manual in >>>> not too long. >>>> Awaiting a couple mo

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread John Francis
bmw > > > > > >On 10-12-10 12:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > >>Not in the K20 manual.;) I hope to be reading the K-5 manual in > >>not too long. > >>Awaiting a couple more reviews and additional feed back from the PDML. > >> > >>Jack > &

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Paul Sorenson
w On 10-12-10 12:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Not in the K20 manual.;) I hope to be reading the K-5 manual in not too long. Awaiting a couple more reviews and additional feed back from the PDML. Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Steven Desjardins wrote: From: Steven Desjardins Subject: Re: I Wish

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-10 16:23, John Francis wrote: On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 03:40:37PM -0500, Doug Franklin wrote: On 2010-12-10 11:42, Dario Bonazza wrote: Jack Davis wrote: I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting available wherein I could disallow the shutter's releasing unless focus is achi

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 03:40:37PM -0500, Doug Franklin wrote: > On 2010-12-10 11:42, Dario Bonazza wrote: > >Jack Davis wrote: > > > >>I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting available wherein I > >>could disallow the shutter's releasing unless focus is achieved. > >>Still, for special a

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-10 11:42, Dario Bonazza wrote: Jack Davis wrote: I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting available wherein I could disallow the shutter's releasing unless focus is achieved. Still, for special affects, re-focus or.. I'd like to retain a shutter priority option. Make sense t

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Sounds like the wife is dutifully reminding you of AAA the other "important" things that need money before you get a new toy. Wives tend to be so damned practical. hurmpth!! Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Bruce Walker wrote: > From: Bruce Walker > Subject: Re: I Wish >

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Bruce Walker
0, Steven Desjardins wrote: From: Steven Desjardins Subject: Re: I Wish To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 9:08 AM Isn't there a custom setting for something like that? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinf

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > There isn't one? It's an option on the higher-end Canon and Nikon bodies. > > -Adam I'll look in my manuals, but i'm positive I can do that on my Nikons. Dave > > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >> I wish there were an AF-

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Thank you, Dario. Guess I wasn't the first to want such a feature. ;) Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Dario Bonazza wrote: > From: Dario Bonazza > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 9:40 AM > Jack Davis wrote:

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Dario Bonazza
Jack Davis wrote: Thanks again, Dario! I could look these things up I know, but a final question; does the K-5 also retain the AF.S focus lock feature? Of course! Focus priority is the default setting for AF.S, with the alternative choice of Release priority. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks once again, Paul! Dario, also, confirmed "focus priority." Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, paul stenquist wrote: > From: paul stenquist > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 9:24 AM > No, Dario is

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks again, Dario! I could look these things up I know, but a final question; does the K-5 also retain the AF.S focus lock feature? Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Dario Bonazza wrote: > From: Dario Bonazza > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Dat

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread paul stenquist
wrong about the K-5 having said feature? > > Jack > > --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Mark Roberts wrote: > >> From: Mark Roberts >> Subject: Re: I Wish >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 8:45 AM >> Jack Davi

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Dario Bonazza
Jack Davis wrote: It would need sufficient AF speed to allow refocusing tweaks. So, is Dario wrong about the K-5 having said feature? From K-5 manual, page 123: AF.C Continuous Mode 1 Focus priority - Takes pictures giving priority to keeping the subject in focus during Continuous Shooti

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Not in the K20 manual.;) I hope to be reading the K-5 manual in not too long. Awaiting a couple more reviews and additional feed back from the PDML. Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Steven Desjardins wrote: > From: Steven Desjardins > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
berts wrote: > >> From: Mark Roberts >> Subject: Re: I Wish >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 8:45 AM >> Jack Davis wrote: >> >> >I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting >> available wherein I

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Paul. I get that. Increased possibility of focus is the idea. Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, paul stenquist wrote: > From: paul stenquist > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 8:55 AM > The K-5 allows you

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
It would need sufficient AF speed to allow refocusing tweaks. So, is Dario wrong about the K-5 having said feature? Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Mark Roberts wrote: > From: Mark Roberts > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
GOOD! Thanks, Dario. Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Dario Bonazza wrote: > From: Dario Bonazza > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 8:42 AM > Jack Davis wrote: > > > I wish there were an AF-C custom func

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread paul stenquist
On Dec 10, 2010, at 11:45 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Jack Davis wrote: > >> I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting available wherein I could >> disallow the shutter's releasing unless focus is achieved. Still, for >> special affects, re-focus or.. I'd like to retain a shutter priorit

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
I haven't purchased the K-5..yet(?) I'm using the K10&20 Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Adam Maas wrote: > From: Adam Maas > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 8:32 AM > There isn't one? It

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread paul stenquist
The K-5 allows you to prioritize focus or shooting speed in continuous autofocus. Choosing focus priority tends to make focus lock more likely in continuous shooting, although it's no guarantee that every frame will be in focus. Paul On Dec 10, 2010, at 10:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > I wish the

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Mark Roberts
Jack Davis wrote: >I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting available wherein I could >disallow the shutter's releasing unless focus is achieved. Still, for special >affects, re-focus or.. I'd like to retain a shutter priority option. >Make sense to anyone else? How would that work? AF

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Dario Bonazza
Jack Davis wrote: I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting available wherein I could disallow the shutter's releasing unless focus is achieved. Still, for special affects, re-focus or.. I'd like to retain a shutter priority option. Make sense to anyone else? The K-5 has it. About A

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Adam Maas
There isn't one? It's an option on the higher-end Canon and Nikon bodies. -Adam On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting available wherein I could > disallow the shutter's releasing unless focus is achieved. Still, for special > af

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
I knew I could count on you, Dave. Actually calmed my fears. :) Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, David J Brooks wrote: > From: David J Brooks > Subject: Re: I Wish > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 7:48 AM > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:21

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > I wish there were an AF-C custom function setting available wherein I could > disallow the shutter's releasing unless focus is achieved. Still, for special > affects, re-focus or.. I'd like to retain a shutter priority option. > Make sense to

Re: I wish I had the K7 this afternoon

2009-06-25 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 03:58:46PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: > The cal fire plane flew directly over me about a second before it > dropped the retardant on the fire about 200m away. My K20D took what > seemed like forever to lock focus. I never even heard the plane, and Larry's office is only a co

Re: I wish I had the K7 this afternoon

2009-06-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 04:08:42PM -0700, Keith Whaley wrote: > Larry Colen wrote: > > > Where is your office? South San Jose, 855 embedded way, San Jose CA, 95138 > > Where was the fire? Along coyote creek trail between blossom hill/silver creek to about the park (Hellyer park?) http://ti

Re: I wish I had the K7 this afternoon

2009-06-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Larry Colen wrote: The cal fire plane flew directly over me about a second before it dropped the retardant on the fire about 200m away. My K20D took what seemed like forever to lock focus. It's probably a good thing for my productivity that I don't have anything that'll convert K20 raw files at