Re: [GTALUG] Linus blaming Intel for lack of ECC in consumer systems

On 1/16/21 10:41 PM, James Knott via talk wrote: On 2021-01-16 10:33 p.m., D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk wrote: This is something I quite agree with.  I gave up complaining about 20 years ago but would welcome a change: As a computer tech, having worked with computers such as the VAX 11/780 a

Re: [GTALUG] Linus blaming Intel for lack of ECC in consumer systems

On 2021-01-16 10:33 p.m., D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk wrote: This is something I quite agree with. I gave up complaining about 20 years ago but would welcome a change: As a computer tech, having worked with computers such as the VAX 11/780 and Data General Eclipse, before I ever touched a PC,

[GTALUG] Linus blaming Intel for lack of ECC in consumer systems

This is something I quite agree with. I gave up complaining about 20 years ago but would welcome a change: --- Post t

Re: [GTALUG] revisiting, dsl modem ideas for bell?

Isaac, I use DOS, how much power do i need? laughs. Better a device that works than one that prevents my working with the tools I use. Thanks in advance. Kare On Sat, 16 Jan 2021, Isaac Connor via talk wrote: I believe I have two of these 2701 devices.  Can't confirm until I go on locat

Re: [GTALUG] revisiting, dsl modem ideas for bell?

I believe I have two of these 2701 devices.  Can't confirm until I go on location and look in the box. I have always felt these were under powered devices but hey if you want some then who am I to deny you. Isaac On 2021-01-16 7:32 p.m., Lennart Sorensen via talk wrote: On Sat, Jan 16, 2

Re: [GTALUG] revisiting, dsl modem ideas for bell?

Thanks, If I can find a way to get around their access issues, and it is still available , that may be fine. have no issues buying a new one though, worth the investment for me. Wonder if Bell stores have a factory outlet? thanks for providing so much help, Karen On Sat, 16 Jan 2021, Lennart

Re: [GTALUG] revisiting, dsl modem ideas for bell?

On Sat, Jan 16, 2021 at 06:36:46PM -0500, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote: > Is this a bell supported device? Well it was used with teksavvy on a bell line in the past. > I appreciate the offer, but since damaging my land line phone is a risk I > cannot physically take, my first goal is to find an

Re: [GTALUG] revisiting, dsl modem ideas for bell?

Hi Len, Is this a bell supported device? I appreciate the offer, but since damaging my land line phone is a risk I cannot physically take, my first goal is to find an exact 2wire unit. I have no need for vdsl as stated. I have an absolute need to find something that lets me use my land line e

Re: [GTALUG] David Tilbrook

oh wow. I am truly profoundly sorry, for you and for his family. to be sure he created a bit of immortality through his work, but that is little comfort in this moment. Karen On Sat, 16 Jan 2021, D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk wrote: David Tilbrook passed away in the night yesterday. COVID-19

Re: [GTALUG] David Tilbrook

On 2021-01-16 1:27 a.m., D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk wrote: David Tilbrook passed away in the night yesterday. COVID-19, dammit. David had given a couple of talks at GTALUG. Russel Crook and I worked with him at Siemens Electric, just before he made QEF an independent company. I still hav

Re: [GTALUG] revisiting, dsl modem ideas for bell?

On Sat, Jan 16, 2021 at 02:04:41PM -0500, Lennart Sorensen via talk wrote: > I have a SmartRG SR505N (I think that's the model) that I am not > currently using. That one does both VDSL and ADSL like the home hub, > so it ought to support the same setup. It also has wifi, although I > always have

Re: [GTALUG] revisiting, dsl modem ideas for bell?

On Fri, Jan 15, 2021 at 11:15:16PM -0500, Karen Lewellen wrote: > Indeed the 2wire 2701 was never a problem, with the home hub units, both > editions causing the problem..both have been tried. because bell claims to > have no more 2wire models, we are seeking our own. I have a SmartRG SR505N (I

Re: [GTALUG] David Tilbrook

Russell Reiter via talk wrote: > On Saturday, 16 January 2021, D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk > wrote: > > > David Tilbrook passed away in the night yesterday. COVID-19, dammit. Requiscat in pace. > > David had given a couple of talks at GTALUG. > > I attended one of those talks where he introdu

[GTALUG] David Tilbrook

On Saturday, 16 January 2021, D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk wrote: > David Tilbrook passed away in the night yesterday. COVID-19, dammit. > > David had given a couple of talks at GTALUG. I attended one of those talks where he introduced his QEF toolset and software hygiene concepts. Quod Erat Fa