Re: [GTALUG] UPS brand recommendations?

2021-11-09 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
what the used market will pay. > > On 2021-11-09 06:04, Dave Cramer via talk wrote: > > Apparently APC will buy them back > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2021, 10:28 AM Scott Sullivan via talk > wrote: > >> For the first time in half a decade, I find myself needing a new UPS. My >

Re: [GTALUG] UPS brand recommendations?

2021-11-09 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
Apparently APC will buy them back On Mon, Nov 8, 2021, 10:28 AM Scott Sullivan via talk wrote: > For the first time in half a decade, I find myself needing a new UPS. My > 1500VA APC UPS gave up the ghost this weekend. > > What brands are folks favoring theses days? > -- > Scott Sullivan > --- >

Re: [GTALUG] Looking for a can shield for an UNO or compatible

2021-05-14 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
The can bus one does, other than having a 9pin connector which I could remove. The GPS is very expensive. Thanks Dave Cramer On Fri, 14 May 2021 at 14:42, Lennart Sorensen wrote: > On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:29:17AM -0400, Dave Cramer via talk wrote: > > Is there a local source for

[GTALUG] Looking for a can shield for an UNO or compatible

2021-05-14 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
Is there a local source for something like MakerFocus CAN-Bus Shield V1.2 ? Bonus points if it had GPS Dave Cramer --- Post to this mailing list talk@gtalug.org Unsubscribe from this mailing list https://gtalug.org/mailman/listi

[GTALUG] Anyone here doing PLC programming

2020-06-08 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
Friend is looking for a consultant. Thanks Dave Cramer --- Post to this mailing list talk@gtalug.org Unsubscribe from this mailing list https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk

Re: [GTALUG] JSON Standard for SQL Thoughts

2020-06-08 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
On Sun, 7 Jun 2020 at 22:34, Nicholas Krause via talk wrote: > > > On 6/6/20 3:07 AM, William Park via talk wrote: > > Last time I read, it was just string blob, and the JSON is parsed every > > time to extract something inside. > > > After reading parts of the docs seems JSONB is the version you

Re: [GTALUG] JSON Standard for SQL Thoughts

2020-06-05 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
On Fri, 5 Jun 2020 at 17:23, Nicholas Krause via talk wrote: > Greetings, > > I'm aware a few people here keep up more with certain database trends > then me including Chris Browne. I'm aware of the newest standard of > SQL supporting JSON. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or how > it may a

Re: [GTALUG] Laptop recommendations?

2020-04-22 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
I think some parameters may help. What do you want to run on it O/S, use cases ? How much memory do you need/want? CPU's ? Dave Cramer On Wed, 22 Apr 2020 at 11:10, Don Tai via talk wrote: > Before you make the final decision I always look for repair videos on your > model, if possible. See h

Re: [GTALUG] I believe Amazon is leaking delivery information.

2020-02-03 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
On Thu, 16 Jan 2020 at 14:28, Alvin Starr via talk wrote: > On 1/16/20 2:13 PM, David Thornton via talk wrote: > > It it possible that an advertisement can "know" the page it was > deployed in? > > Or even just some properties of the page it was displayed in? > > Via this means an advertiser coul

Re: [GTALUG] ***UNCHECKED*** Re: I believe Amazon is leaking delivery information.

2020-02-03 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
On Sun, 2 Feb 2020 at 11:17, Alvin Starr wrote: > On 2/2/20 6:11 AM, Dave Cramer wrote: > > > > > Reviving this thread from the dead. > > Is it possible you have a smart doorbell. Apparently they are sending data. > > https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/01/ring-doorbell-app-packed-third-party-trac

Re: [GTALUG] Gender discrimination

2019-03-13 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
On Wed, 13 Mar 2019 at 16:58, Malgosia Askanas via talk wrote: > So let me understand this. If a woman (me, for example) would bemoan the > fact that 80% of participants in a certain field of endeavor are male, > that's not gender discrimination, right? (I assume it isn't, since it goes > on al

Re: [GTALUG] I have 6 GWU523 IOGEAR wireless adapters NIB for sale

2018-07-22 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
;> >>> Had to start somewhere... What do you think they are worth. >>> >>> I'm contemplating tossing them.. >>> >>> Dave Cramer >>> >>> On 21 July 2018 at 15:47, James Knott via talk >> <mailto:talk@gtalug.org>> wrote: &

Re: [GTALUG] I have 6 GWU523 IOGEAR wireless adapters NIB for sale

2018-07-22 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
Had to start somewhere... What do you think they are worth. I'm contemplating tossing them.. Dave Cramer On 21 July 2018 at 15:47, James Knott via talk wrote: > On 07/21/2018 01:43 PM, Dave Cramer via talk wrote: > > See subject... > > > > $20 each > > Isn'

[GTALUG] I have 6 GWU523 IOGEAR wireless adapters NIB for sale

2018-07-21 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
See subject... $20 each Dave Cramer --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk

Re: [GTALUG] Alternative to Rogers

2018-04-03 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
re you got a number > from. Now it's a random location when you signup. > > 512MB per-day is plenty and if you do use it up it just slows down to 2G > speeds afterwards. For Emails and GPS it's plenty. > > > > On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 8:33 AM, Tim Tisdall via talk &

Re: [GTALUG] Alternative to Rogers

2018-04-03 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
On 3 April 2018 at 08:42, Tim Tisdall wrote: > The only problem with Freedom Mobile is you need a phone that supports > AWS frequencies, so if your current phone doesn't support that then it > means buying a new phone. A few years ago an additional problem was > losing a signal in dead zones, bu

Re: [GTALUG] Alternative to Rogers

2018-04-03 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
On 3 April 2018 at 08:33, Tim Tisdall wrote: > On 3 April 2018 at 08:08, Dave Cramer via talk wrote: > > So one more time they put the prices up. > > > > This time the Roam Like at Home. now max of $90. Started at 50, that was > > acceptable. then 60, now 90. > &

[GTALUG] Alternative to Rogers

2018-04-03 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
So one more time they put the prices up. This time the Roam Like at Home. now max of $90. Started at 50, that was acceptable. then 60, now 90. So what options are there for 1) internet. 150M plans 2) US SIM or even a US plan Dave Cramer --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/

[GTALUG] crossposting... Keeping Open Source Logic IN Government

2018-03-04 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
Apologies for crossposting but I felt this was worth it... RE: MP David Graham As you know, the first-time MP David Graham has been advancing awareness of free/libre/open source understanding and inclusiveness in Parliament, through the "Digital Caucus" and via his interventions in Committees.

[GTALUG] Bruce Schneier speaking at SECTOR

2017-10-18 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
https://sector.ca/tag/bruce-schneier/ Dave Cramer --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk

[GTALUG] Any suggestions on hardware to run KODI

2017-07-31 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
The minix neo U9-H seems like the most reasonable at the moment. Dave Cramer --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk

Re: [GTALUG] router upgrade; cheap WRT1200ac

2017-07-21 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
There was one review on this router that mentioned that the radio was not very good. Is this typical or just someone's bad experience ? Dave Cramer On 21 July 2017 at 07:20, Lennart Sorensen via talk wrote: > On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 06:15:10PM -0500, o1bigtenor wrote: > > Greetings > > > > Wher

Re: [GTALUG] Testing Restore of mySQL Database

2016-12-23 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
back it up on another machine Dave Cramer On 23 December 2016 at 14:59, Stephen via talk wrote: > With the discussion about backups, I would like to raise a question I have > had for some time. > > Having backups does no good if you cannot restore them. Files are rather > easy to test. > > But

Re: [GTALUG] Need help with DNS Nameservers

2016-11-03 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
most registrars provide DNS service now. Alternatively https://freedns.afraid.org Dave Cramer On 3 November 2016 at 15:51, Jamon Camisso via talk wrote: > On 02/11/16 17:35, David Mason via talk wrote: > > I have a domain for my family email (and other things) mason-rose.ca > > > So, first an

Re: [GTALUG] looking for a secondary mx service

2016-10-30 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
t; Hello Dave, > > - Original Message - From: "Dave Cramer via talk" > > To: "GTALUG" > Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 8:04 PM > Subject: [GTALUG] looking for a secondary mx service > > > I have 4 domains that I need a secondary mx service for. >>

[GTALUG] looking for a secondary mx service

2016-10-28 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
I have 4 domains that I need a secondary mx service for. Suggestions? Dave Cramer --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk

Re: [GTALUG] professional insurance

2016-09-01 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
Not exactly sure what risk has to do with billings... wish I'd have known that before I had submitted my application Dave Cramer On 1 September 2016 at 20:39, Mel Wilson wrote: > On Thu, 2016-09-01 at 16:12 -0400, Ian Garmaise via talk wrote: > [ ... ] > > Errors and Omissions is trickier, as I

Re: [GTALUG] professional insurance

2016-09-01 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
cking you will make you a huge target > for legal action. > > > On 09/01/2016 03:52 PM, Dave Cramer via talk wrote: > > Is there a group one can join to get liability and Errors & Ommissions > insurance? as an individual the rates are egregious compared to group >

[GTALUG] professional insurance

2016-09-01 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
Is there a group one can join to get liability and Errors & Ommissions insurance? as an individual the rates are egregious compared to group rates. Dave Cramer --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk

[GTALUG] anyone running linux on a new dell xps 9550

2016-08-22 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
incredibly cheap powerful machine, a bit too new. Anyone here have any real world experience? Dave Cramer --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk

[GTALUG] linux laptop oryx pro

2016-07-07 Thread Dave Cramer via talk
Anyone have any experience with https://system76.com/laptops/oryx Dave Cramer --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk