[tech-geeks] Form 470 Posting

2010-10-18 Thread Jane Kratochvil
t; | Subscription info at | http://www.tech-geeks.org<http://www.tech-geeks.org/> | | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org<http://www.tech-geeks.org/> | -- Eric Barringer Technology Coordinator Blue Ridge CUSD #18 -- next part -- An HTML attachment

Re: [tech-geeks] Novell - IETC

2010-10-18 Thread Dave Biby
Ditto... Dave Biby Christopher Unit Dist. #99 On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Phil Tetley wrote: > Yes, I would attend, but prefer before or during. > "Bob Munds" 10/18/2010 3:42 PM >>> > works for me > "Chris kuntzman" 10/18/2010 3:19 PM >>> > I think the schools that have Nov

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Schall, Joseph
Seems like they all work kind of the same. I called twice on a cable line that, for the second time, had run to a neighbor's house and cut through my yard. The third time I called I told them that my back was hurting and I wasn't sure I could bend over to pick up the cable the next time that I h

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Andrew @ ATM Logic
Oh yes, trust me, this is before the days of TAKE, TAKE, TAKE. Our land, their problem. Now... Not so much. -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of McKay, Curtis Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 11:40 AM To: 'Tech-G

Re: [tech-geeks] PC locks up when idle?>

2010-10-18 Thread Andrew @ ATM Logic
I so want to do that, however they have some software that I am told will cost $500 to re-install. From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Brad Grafelman Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 11:56 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re:

Re: [tech-geeks] Photostory import into PowerPoint or Google Presentation with Immediate Playback?

2010-10-18 Thread Steve Carrington
Make the photostory into a WMV. Insert the WMV into the PPT file on the slide desired. When you add the video, it should prompt you if you want the video to play automatically or after a click. If you need it to move the another slide after the video is over, I usually see how long the video

[tech-geeks] Flashcard App Recommendation

2010-10-18 Thread Nanci Greene
Does anyone have a recommendation for a flashcard app for an iPhone for practicing foreign language vocabulary? Nanci Greene Technology Coordinator Bloomingdale School District 13 Bloomingdale, IL | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |

[tech-geeks] Photostory import into PowerPoint or Google Presentation with Immediate Playback?

2010-10-18 Thread Joel A. Brondos
I want to import a Photostory "video" into a PowerPoint or Google presentation AND I want the video to start immediately upon the transition of the slide. Can it be done? So far, it's taxing my time trying to find out. Joel Brondos Brookfield, IL | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Tin foil parents

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
In regards to comments like that I can only blink. --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 Google Voice: 217.408.0043 "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the same questions that you do during your lectures so that I do not need you any more." A good teacher is li

Re: [tech-geeks] Bears game

2010-10-18 Thread Joshua Halls
Dolphins fan here, at least we did you a favor by beating the Packers. On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Scott Oyer wrote: > Thank bubba...although the bears lost, and looked like crap doing so, it > was a good day to be at the stadium! > > Scott O > On Oct 18, 2010, at 4:08 PM, Daniel Zobel wr

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Tin foil parents

2010-10-18 Thread Jim Flanagan
Scientific illiteracy strikes again. Also, the complete inability tondo any sort of risk analysis Jim Sent from my iPad Cell 773.396.4638 Chicago 773.463.5494 Beaver Island 231.448.2109 Privacy Notice: The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the in

[tech-geeks] OT: Tin foil parents

2010-10-18 Thread Dylan Haines
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Re: [tech-geeks] Bears game

2010-10-18 Thread Scott Oyer
Thank bubba...although the bears lost, and looked like crap doing so, it was a good day to be at the stadium! Scott O On Oct 18, 2010, at 4:08 PM, Daniel Zobel wrote: > Seeing as now no one wants to talk about the game and it is past the school > day. Go Seahawks. > > > > > Daniel Zobel

[tech-geeks] Fwd: Danger: This tech support page contains marketing crap

2010-10-18 Thread Jim Flanagan
A great read. -- Forwarded message -- From: InfoWorld Today's Blogs < newslett...@ifwnewsletters.newsletters.infoworld.com> Date: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM Subject: Danger: This tech support page contains marketing crap To: jhflana...@gmail.com *Today's InfoWorld Blogs*

Re: [tech-geeks] Novell - IETC

2010-10-18 Thread Phil Tetley
Yes, I would attend, but prefer before or during. >>> "Bob Munds" 10/18/2010 3:42 PM >>> works for me >>> "Chris kuntzman" 10/18/2010 3:19 PM >>> I think the schools that have Novell is getting smaller and smaller, but would any of you that are still Novell, and are going to the IETC in Sprin

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Williams, Scott
Within 10 years, TV will not exist as we know it. Pull this thread up in ten years. Scott From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Bob Schmidt [bschm...@winfield34.org] Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 4:05 PM

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Jim Flanagan
Just OTA, Netflix/Tivo, Library DVD's and an occasional Internet TV show. Best $60/month I ever saved. Jim On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 4:11 PM, Tim Berogan wrote: > Moved out of town about 10 yrs ago and got dish (cable was available) > after a few years of fighting with my children about homework

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Bob Schmidt
I've given up on TV. There are several subscription services to access the music industry's content. Movies are doing ok with services like netflix but it can be better. The TV companies are lagging way behind. When they give me fully digital content delivery on demand of any show I would like

[tech-geeks] Filing Form 470 for P1 services without tech plan

2010-10-18 Thread Steele, Thomas C
I received the following response from USAC regarding filing a Form 470 for Priority 1 services only without having an approved tech plan. The on-line application still requires you to certify that you have an approved tech plan. Thank you for your inquiry. The online 470 has not been upd

Re: [tech-geeks] OT- Rate Your Computer

2010-10-18 Thread Darin Hostetter
6.2 overall. 7.6 for Processor and RAM. 7.8 for Graphics and Gaming Graphics. I need faster disks. :-) Darin Hostetter Technology Coordinator Marshall School District From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org on behalf of Jesse Sent: Mon 18-Oct-10 7:24 AM T

Re: [tech-geeks] Novell - IETC

2010-10-18 Thread Williams, Scott
This sounds great.. From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Bob Munds [bmu...@cusd15.k12.il.us] Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 3:42 PM To: tech-geeks@tech-geeks.org Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Novell - IETC w

Re: [tech-geeks] Novell - IETC

2010-10-18 Thread Bob Munds
works for me >>> "Chris kuntzman" 10/18/2010 3:19 PM >>> I think the schools that have Novell is getting smaller and smaller, but would any of you that are still Novell, and are going to the IETC in Springfield, like to get together for about an hour or so sometime before/after/during the conf

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
On your BBB now. Michael T. Bendorf wrote: sorry to be rapid posting. I think there is actually four port forwards in my router: the above three are tcp and I just saw a fourth that sends UPD port 80 on my extra IP to my BBB VM --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.

Re: [tech-geeks] Form 486

2010-10-18 Thread Dan Ragen
Thanks Eric. On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 3:28 PM, Eric Barringer wrote: > I believe you simply file a new BEAR.  I filed one along with a note that it > was to replace the prior BEAR (and included the form number for the > incorrect form), and it worked correctly.  I received an e-mail that the bad >

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
sorry to be rapid posting. I think there is actually four port forwards in my router: the above three are tcp and I just saw a fourth that sends UPD port 80 on my extra IP to my BBB VM --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 Google Voice: 217.408.0043 "I'm tryi

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
But I need to change the ip number/name in the bbb-conf program which messes up internal access. I need to sit back and do a little planning before I make any more changes. If you are up for it I might ask you to try again tomorrow. Michael T. Bendorf wrote: Only need three ports: 1935 91

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
in my case: bbb.a-ccentral.com --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 Google Voice: 217.408.0043 "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the same questions that you do during your lectures so that I do not need you any more." A good teacher is like a candle - it

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
OK. Since this is turning into an exchange of anecdotes, this one is also true. We had an Ag teacher at a former district about 1980. He had no control over the class - at all. The kids locked him in the tool room during first hour. We discovered it at about 1:00 PM when he didn't show up

Re: [tech-geeks] Form 486

2010-10-18 Thread Eric Barringer
I believe you simply file a new BEAR. I filed one along with a note that it was to replace the prior BEAR (and included the form number for the incorrect form), and it worked correctly. I received an e-mail that the bad BEAR was rejected and the good one was confirmed. -Eric On Mon, Oct 18, 2010

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
Only need three ports: 1935 9123 80 and on 80 you can re-configure BBB to use a different port or just give it a different (outside world) hostname on the outside and when connections come in on that different IP on port 80 it goes to the BBB VM. --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread Richard Kasson
At least you were still in the car and doing what you were supposed to be doing. I had an English teacher that would get done with her lesson and give the next day's assignment and then fall asleep at her desk. It wasn't often that anyone stayed in that class for the remainder of the period. I d

Re: [tech-geeks] Novell - IETC

2010-10-18 Thread Daniel Zobel
I would be willing. Dan Daniel Zobel Director of Technology Heyworth CUSD#4 Direct Phone 309-473-2250 Grade School 309-473-2822 High School 309-473-2322 Unit Office 309-473-3727 From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Chris kuntzma

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
That's what I get on my phone, too. I guess I don't have the ports forwarded correctly. It works internally.. Thanks. Michael T. Bendorf wrote: Welcome to nginx! I can help off list then we can report back if you were expecting something different... --Michael T. Bendorf-- Techn

[tech-geeks] Form 486

2010-10-18 Thread Dan Ragen
How does someone file an amended BEAR form? -- Daniel E. Ragen District Technology Coordinator Dupo CUSD 196 600 Louisa Ave Dupo, IL 62239 Phone - 618-286-3214 x2141 dra...@dupo.stclair.k12.il.us ''Life's tough ... it's even tougher if you're stupid." -  John Wayne | Subscription info at http://

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
Welcome to nginx! I can help off list then we can report back if you were expecting something different... --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 Google Voice: 217.408.0043 "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the same questions that you do during your lectures so

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
Michael Can you do me a quick favor and go to http://209.175.178.177 and tell me what you get? Thanks. Michael T. Bendorf wrote: !!! So many applications - so easy to use The Joomla plugin just allows for simple integration to the district's main site. Glad to hear of your success.

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread Mike Oliveri
One of my drivers ed instructors would fall asleep in the car. He was in his 60s. One time he fell asleep and we just kept on driving right into the next class period. He wasn't too happy with us when he woke up. :) Mike On Oct 18, 2010, at 1:54 PM, Ekhoff, Andrew wrote: > I had a science teac

[tech-geeks] Novell - IETC

2010-10-18 Thread Chris kuntzman
I think the schools that have Novell is getting smaller and smaller, but would any of you that are still Novell, and are going to the IETC in Springfield, like to get together for about an hour or so sometime before/after/during the conference? Just a small roundtable type discussion. I'm wan

Re: [tech-geeks] slow Windows 7 logins

2010-10-18 Thread McKay, Curtis
I'm not sure what you mean by "setting" a default profile. All of the machines have a default profile. On XP I've caught myself creating an overly large default profile by copying the profile from the user I used to set the machine up which contained cached copies of the java installer etc...

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
!!! So many applications - so easy to use The Joomla plugin just allows for simple integration to the district's main site. Glad to hear of your success. --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 Google Voice: 217.408.0043 "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: [bigbluebutton-dev] Joomla Plugin

2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
We just installed BigBlueButton on an ESXi test server using the virtual machine appliance image I downloaded from the BBB website. Runs beautifully - once I updated the flash player on my Ubuntu laptop. We ran a test meeting with a Windows computer, an Ubuntu computer, and a Mac all three in

Re: [tech-geeks] slow Windows 7 logins

2010-10-18 Thread Richard Kasson
XP even sometimes takes a few minutes if a new user logs in. Is it possible that setting a default profile on a machine would make a difference? From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of McKay, Curtis Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 2:49 PM

[tech-geeks] HP ProCurve MSM710 Controller Rack Mounting Kit, part number J9404A.

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
I am thrilled to be typing this while connected to one of my new HP Access Points, but I was surprised to find there was not rack mounting hardware for the controller. It seems that HP ProCurve MSM710 Controllers do not come with a Rack Mounting Kit and part number J9404A is just an extra $35 ite

[tech-geeks] slow Windows 7 logins

2010-10-18 Thread McKay, Curtis
There's many threads out there on the Internet about slow Windows 7 logins and many talk about this weird solid background glitch. I'm using the stock Win7 default wallpaper so that's not my issue. If a new user logs onto a machine causing it to build a new profile, on some of our machines tha

Re: [tech-geeks] Oct. 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System Launches

2010-10-18 Thread Eric Barringer
If one is really into playing NES cartridges, that top loader is supposed to be the NES to get. I have some sort of handheld gizmo from ThinkGeek that plays NES cartridges. I was very sad to discover my copy of Solomon's Key was broken. -Eric On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Joshua Halls

Re: [tech-geeks] Oct. 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System Launches

2010-10-18 Thread Joshua Halls
Somewhere I actually have a topload NES that they produced a bit after the SNES came out. Works pretty good as long as the NES carts still work. Haven't hooked that thing up in awhile though. On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 1:45 PM, Michael T. Bendorf wrote: > I still occasionally play my SNES - and I s

[tech-geeks] OpenDocMan on W2k3 Server with IIS

2010-10-18 Thread Russ Gowin
Has anyone set up OpenDocMan on an IIS server? I'm trying to install it and in the process get it to connect to mySQL on the same server and it's failing. Any ideas? I've already searched the OpenDocMan forums with no luck. Russ Gowin System Administrator Technology Specialist DeLand-Weldon CUS

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread Ekhoff, Andrew
I had a science teacher who would always fall asleep lecturing. A student would go and change the overhead to the next page of notes. We would take the notes and continue on without him. When he would wake up, he would look at the overhead and start lecturing at the top of the page. It was p

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
Thought it was "Teachers" but couldn't remember. We can all relate to a teacher we had - or one we work with not - who is not too far from that. Bob Munds wrote: his nickname was Ditto >>> JimHays 10/18/2010 1:41 PM >>> What movie was it where the teacher who was nicknamed "worksheet" died

Re: [tech-geeks] Oct. 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System Launches

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
I still occasionally play my SNES - and I still have the original packaging from when I got it as a kid. I also have the pieces of my original NES that I tried to repair, but it had not stayed in my possession the whole time (it was the families at first, certainty not just mine as the SNES was) an

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread Bob Munds
his nickname was Ditto >>> JimHays 10/18/2010 1:41 PM >>> What movie was it where the teacher who was nicknamed "worksheet" died of a heart attack at the back of the room and nobody knew about it until the end of the day because classes changes and kids came in and grabbed their worksheets and

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread Bob Munds
Teachers >>> JimHays 10/18/2010 1:41 PM >>> What movie was it where the teacher who was nicknamed "worksheet" died of a heart attack at the back of the room and nobody knew about it until the end of the day because classes changes and kids came in and grabbed their worksheets and started worki

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Steele, Thomas C
Just don't get attached to any channels! Thomas C. Steele Technology Director Manteno CUSD #5 -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Jeremy Rodebaugh Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 1:30 PM To: Tech-Geeks Mailin

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
What movie was it where the teacher who was nicknamed "worksheet" died of a heart attack at the back of the room and nobody knew about it until the end of the day because classes changes and kids came in and grabbed their worksheets and started working O remember the scene but can't rememb

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Pam
The last time I had a Directv technician out, the cable that went to my master bedroom was bad. The guy wanted to attach a new line to the outside of my house (on the second floor) and come in my bedroom wall because "standard installation doesn't include going through floors". I told him he was

Re: [tech-geeks] Oct. 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System Launches

2010-10-18 Thread Richard Kasson
I wish I still had my NES From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Eric Barringer Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 1:14 PM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Oct. 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System Launches Good t

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread K Lesko
Gr! Went to get a mouse from the storage area in the lab, had about 20 extra . . . All of the mouse balls were gone . . . I keep asking for secure storage for equipment . . . On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Dana Fellows wrote: > I have VGA Cables stolen here. It starts out that they te

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread Richard Kasson
That's a good question. I'd like to be a mouse in the corner to see what's really going on there. From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Dana Fellows Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 1:27 PM To: 'Tech-Geeks Mailing List' Subject: Re: [t

Re: [tech-geeks] Oct. 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System Launches

2010-10-18 Thread Brien J . Bednara
I think it was x-mas of 87 before we upgraded from our Atari the the nintendo.  First game: blades of steel.  Zelda was a nice upgrade from Adventure but I loved killing those giant ducks and then there was the cursed bat -Original Message- From: "Michael T. Bendorf" To: "Tech-Geeks

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Jeremy Rodebaugh
Just an update... I just ordered Dish Network after the direct TV snafu this morning. I got a much better package for a cheaper price, plus they gave me all home HD/DVR for life for free... Plus they offered installation tomorrow!!! I'm very happy thus far... -Original Message- From: tech

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent2

2010-10-18 Thread Dana Fellows
I have VGA Cables stolen here. It starts out that they tell me the monitor is broke. I ask the teachers what are they doing while kids are taking the cables off and walking off with them. Dana Fellows Computer Technology Instructor / Network Administrator Whiteside Area Career Center 1608 Fi

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Bob Munds
Last night's Iron Chef America synopses: Iron Chef Michael Symon loses in "Battle Veal." They each got a half-calf to pick/choose the cuts for their menu items. --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- Clinton Unit School District -- | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Steele, Thomas C
DirecTV has picked up a ton of subscribers from Dish recently. Dish has been making some really stupid moves - raising prices by implementing a new receiver fee (but claiming they didn't raise their programming prices), then actually raising prices on programming, losing Disney HD and a few oth

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Watkins, Chris
Agreed have been hulu/Netflix only for almost a year. My 6 and 4 year old still ask for more screen time that we are prepared to give them so its not as if there is nothing to watch. Life is still good. Since this is a VENT thread I’ll tell you what I don’t like. I miss Iron Chef America (food n

Re: [tech-geeks] Oct. 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System Launches

2010-10-18 Thread Eric Barringer
Good times! I loved my NES. The first seven notes of the Super Mario Brothers overworld music are permanently burned into my brain. I'm particularly fond of hearing it performed on Tesla coils. -Eric On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Michael T. Bendorf wrote:

Re: [tech-geeks] District Facebook Poll

2010-10-18 Thread Kenny, David
Geez, do I know THAT feeling ("And I really don't have all that much to say. =)"). I think the problem with running out and setting up Twitter and Facebook accounts is that in order to use either of these Social Network resources well, you have sink some time into it. You have to think about w

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
Where is the /like/ button/link? This is great to hear and good for you! --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 Google Voice: 217.408.0043 "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the same questions that you do during your lectures so that I do not need you any more

[tech-geeks] Oct. 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System Launches

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2010/10/1018nintendo-nes-launches 1985: Nintendo releases a limited batch of Nintendo Entertainment Systems in New York City, quietly launching the most influential videogame platform of all time. Twenty-five years ago today, the American videogame market was in

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Radford, Jason
Even with kids it can work. I've been cable/dish free for ~ 2 months and just use boxee on a mac mini hooked up to the tv. The kids get 1 show in the morning and 2 at after school, most of which are on netflix or some dvd ripping to the household nas. Best thing other than saving money is now

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread McKay, Curtis
Their technical term is "RG"-residential gateway. My brother in law installs Uverse so I know quite a bit about the technicalities of installs from talking to him. They can run ip connections over the coax or cat5. I've changed my internal subnet and just rebooting the tv set top boxes got the

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Eric Pingel
the one thing I wish I would do to my poor house is to run Cat5 everywhere - just dont have the drive to pull it the Uverse installer takes advantage of any type of data connection available. I have the DVR running to the processor via Coax, another set top box on coax and a third set top

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Richard Kasson
My service at home is excellent, but it's through the local telephone company. I have nothing but good to say about them. *Begin Rant * I deal directly with them for DirectTV goes to school. It's still at least a 30 minute wait to talk to someone. Sometimes a lot longer than 30 minutes. Th

[tech-geeks] Freebies

2010-10-18 Thread Heath Henderson
I am in the process of freeing up about 30 Dell GX240 and 260 computers. These are only computers. No monitors, keyboards, etc. They are all still in pretty good shape. Also have a Xerox phaser 8500 which has a pretty good picture still. It has one line on the yellow which the ink appears to no

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Michael T. Bendorf
I pay a fixed fee for Internet from the local cable company and I have an antenna. I pay for Netflix and I love Hulu. That has been good enough for me - I am at the point in my life where between 4pm Friday afternoon leaving work and 8am this morning returning I watched about 22 minutes of "TV" Wh

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread McKay, Curtis
I would have to throw in here on this comment that this is just modern society wanting to keep up with the Jones and doesn’t want to do without things they’ve grown accustom too. For those of you who didn’t know this, let me tell you a secret, you can still get TV for free! I admit, I don’t t

[tech-geeks] Form 470 window

2010-10-18 Thread Eric Roemer
Has the filing window for Form 470 (FY 2011) opened yet? Eric THIS TRANSMISSION IS INTENDED AND RESTRICTED FOR USE BY THE ABOVE ADDRESSEE ONLY. IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. IN THE EVENT SOME OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Mike Oliveri
I know two people who go back and forth every two years. The service really isn't better on one side or the other, but then they take advantage of new equipment and new deals and end up saving money. No FX kills any move to Dish for me, too. I need my Sons of Anarchy and Justified! Curious abo

Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent

2010-10-18 Thread Kenny, David
I have Comcast for home phone. And am just about to disconnect it on Wednesday when my TriplePlay $100 a month deal lapses and suddenly the same 3 services (Phone/Internet/TV) will spontaneously start costing me $218 a month. The service is good. It works. But seeing as how I won a Magic Jack

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2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
Eric Thanks for the info. Eric Pingel wrote: sorry - att uverse - very happy and all the att "free wifi" spots - your uverse ID gets you access to them as well and the new uverse 300 package that allows streaming to an iPhone - fun features Eric Pingel Network Manager Lake Bluff Sc

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2010-10-18 Thread Kenny, David
Playing Devil's advocate here, not that I've ever done it, but: It's cheaper than forking out $10 for a replacement one at home (after you've clicked all your buttons to death playing flash-based online games (FarmVille comes to mind). David From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:te

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2010-10-18 Thread Bob Morse
Hence the reason I have stayed with Dish Network. I have never had ANY issues with them. Lots of family members have had TONS of issues with Direct. From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Eric Barringer Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010

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2010-10-18 Thread Bob Morse
This is what I was thinking... -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Richard Kasson Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 11:23 AM To: 'Tech-Geeks Mailing List' Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent I guess the CE

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2010-10-18 Thread Mike Oliveri
That's the problem -- while they have DirecTV branding on the vans, etc., it's still 100% dependent upon local subcontractors. There aren't always a lot of options for them to choose from. Mike On Oct 18, 2010, at 11:13 AM, Jason Livezey wrote: > The DirectTV installers must really stink in

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2010-10-18 Thread Eric Pingel
sorry - att uverse - very happy and all the att "free wifi" spots - your uverse ID gets you access to them as well and the new uverse 300 package that allows streaming to an iPhone - fun features Eric Pingel Network Manager Lake Bluff School District 65 epin...@lb65.org On Oct 18, 2

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2010-10-18 Thread Scott Walthes
The thing driving me most crazy is the endless loop about how “how the Dish CEO was young sports were on TV for free”. Hey jerk, when you were young, ALL TV was free! Thus you would have no job, so SHUT UP! Furthermore, I find it insulting that they want to give me free channels to make up fo

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2010-10-18 Thread McKay, Curtis
Cue rimshot ;-) Curtis McKay Network Administrator Belleville Township High School District 201 cmc...@bths201.org From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Brad Grafelman Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 11:46 AM To:

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2010-10-18 Thread Andrew @ ATM Logic
Anyone have something to share to help me resolve this? Windows 7 Pro 32bit on a domain. Nothing special, just MS Office Apps, no spyware. AV is up to date, and to test was changed from Symantec 10 to MS Essentials. If the user keeps at her desk and working non stop, the system will r

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2010-10-18 Thread McKay, Curtis
About 4 or 5 times a school year I receive trouble tickets that a mouse is missing and I go and replace it. WHAT is the joy about stealing a computer mouse??? Curtis McKay Network Administrator Belleville Township High School District 201 cmc...@bths201.org | Subscript

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2010-10-18 Thread Eric Barringer
Grumble grumble missing my Sons of Anarchy grumble grumble -Eric On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 11:23 AM, Richard Kasson wrote: They may lose Fox altogether in November. -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org]

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2010-10-18 Thread McKay, Curtis
Perhaps, I guess the question would be if the telco had an easement to begin with or if it was 100% trespassing. Curtis McKay Network Administrator Belleville Township High School District 201 cmc...@bths201.org -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-ge

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2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
Oh, the advantages of living in Canada. If someone here would have done that, the company lawyers would sue them so fast their head would spin. Andrew @ ATM Logic wrote: Its funny, we had a similar deal with a telco line running through our field held up by wire rope literally thrown over th

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2010-10-18 Thread Andrew @ ATM Logic
Its funny, we had a similar deal with a telco line running through our field held up by wire rope literally thrown over the hydro lines (by Bell Canada)... I guess it was winter and cold... however they left it that way all summer, and repeated calls did nothing and now the line (with the heat of

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2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
Eric. Comcast or AT&T? Eric Pingel wrote: we have TV/Internet and VoIP solution - simple, easy to use, no worries Eric Pingel Network Manager Lake Bluff School District 65 epin...@lb65.org On Oct 18, 2010, at 11:23 AM, McKay, Curtis wrote: I have AT&T Uverse for TV/Internet. I have no

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2010-10-18 Thread Eric Pingel
we have TV/Internet and VoIP solution - simple, easy to use, no worries Eric Pingel Network Manager Lake Bluff School District 65 epin...@lb65.org On Oct 18, 2010, at 11:23 AM, McKay, Curtis wrote: I have AT&T Uverse for TV/Internet. I have not done their VOIP solution but I love the TV

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2010-10-18 Thread JimHays
Good to know. I need to make a move one way or the other. McKay, Curtis wrote: I have AT&T Uverse for TV/Internet. I have not done their VOIP solution but I love the TV service. Curtis McKay Network Administrator Belleville Township High School District 201 cmc...@bths201.org - | Subscr

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2010-10-18 Thread William M. Bell
1-888-703-7772 should take you right to the people that handle Billing, Technical, and Installs. If the above doesn’t work, call 1-800-824-9081, and don’t press or say anything. -- Bill Bell Asst. Technology Coordinator Monticello CUSD #25 Monticello,

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2010-10-18 Thread McKay, Curtis
I have AT&T Uverse for TV/Internet. I have not done their VOIP solution but I love the TV service. Curtis McKay Network Administrator Belleville Township High School District 201 cmc...@bths201.org -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@t

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2010-10-18 Thread Aaron Hackney
Speakerphone and video tape the "customer service" of DTV. Youtube seems to draw the attention of the customer service world these days! "You're call may be monitored for quality assurance" On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 11:23 AM, Richard Kasson wrote: > They may lose Fox altogether in November. > > --

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2010-10-18 Thread Richard Kasson
They may lose Fox altogether in November. -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Scott Walthes Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:53 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] OT - Vent Unless you wan

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2010-10-18 Thread Richard Kasson
I guess the CEO doing the "Undercover Boss" thing didn't get the message that their customer service sucks. -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of JimHays Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:55 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mail

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