Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

In a message dated 11/28/2004 11:21:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think that giving away totally useless junk to non-profits qualifies as a no-no. A computer like this is fine for someone who wants to go on the Internet principally to have email capability.

RE: [UC] phone company

One follow up note on Cavalier -- they have an "End User Common Line Charge" (also referred to as the federal subscriber line charge) of $7.00 which, I believe, is quite high compared to other companies. I switched to Cavalier b/c of their DSL package. Prior to that, I used a company called CTI ba

RE: [UC] phone company

>From what I have read, Verizon has backed off its support of HB30. Have you considered VOP phone service? If you have an independent broadband connection, this may be a viable alternative to a landline phone. Jonathan A. Cass Silverman, Bernheim & Vogel Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 910 Philadel

[UC] Help Clean University City

On Saturday, December 4th 2004, University City District (UCD) and Litter Co., the Anti-Litter Coalition are partnering with 200 University of Pennsylvania students, 100 Drexel University students and 50 University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) students to remove litter and leaves from Uni

Re: [UC] phone company

Have you considered VOP phone service? I think that's "VoIP" or "VOIP". You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .

Re: [UC] phone company

From what I have read, Verizon has backed off its support of HB30. Sure, after they got it passed...that's a pretty neat trick. Haven't looked in VOIP. I don't think the main phone users in our house would be very keen on that option. Also since our Netgear router keeps dropping connections it

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 08:45:26 EST A computer like this is fine for someone who wants to go on the Internet principally to have email capability. And a place like the Second Mile Center sells machines of this vintage and capacity in the $25 to $50

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

On the other hand, if you are situating this behind a DSL/cable router (firewall) and only visiting "trusted" websites (website which you know to be legit like major companies, friends, family, etc), then it should be fine on the internet. However, Chip is correct, if you plan to just "browse"

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Actually, you could probably run a minimal Linux installation on this box. If all you need is a web browser and internet connection, you can manage that and probably even set things up for automatic updates (as long as the modem isn't a WinModem). Jon C

RE: [UC] Computer to Donate

I would assume that the person who would be purchasing this computer would be using a dial-up, as opposed to a broadband connection. Does this change the security issue analysis at all? Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stephen

[UC] Photos of west philadelphia from this morning

Title: Photos of west philadelphia from this morning I've been berating a friend of mine who's currently living in Iraq on the governments dime because he wasn't taking enough photographs. He replied that there wasn't anything to photograph in Iraq and that I should try photographing my walk

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

not really.  dial-ups have the same security issues as broadband, the main difference is that with broadband your computer is usually on-line for longer periods of time, making it more vulnerable because it's more accessible. Jon's suggestion of a minimal linux install is a great one.  Many li

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

From: "Jonathan Cass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:44:35 -0500 I would assume that the person who would be purchasing this computer would be using a dial-up, as opposed to a broadband connection. Does this change the security issue analysis at all? Not really

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

On Nov 29, 2004, at 12:06 PM, Stephen Fisher wrote: Jon's suggestion of a minimal linux install is a great one.  Many linux distributions can be configured to run on very limited hardware.  The software is generally more secure than Windows and VERY cost effective (ie free!). While I agree tha

[UC] UC Village Blues

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Re: [UC] UC Village Blues

Idaho, Oh no U-da-ho. Even most of us Realtors want my good neighbors (B & W & other) to hang around. So stop churning for flight. xoxo Liz On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 13:29:41 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > black man walking down the street OH MY! > black man walking down the street OH MY! > black ma

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

In a message dated 11/29/2004 12:20:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I considered that possability Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for people who can't afford anything other than extremely bare-bones, who probably won't do any web acce

RE: [UC] UC Village Blues

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Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

troll bait On Nov 29, 2004, at 2:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/29/2004 12:20:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I considered that possability Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for people who can't afford anything other than

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate -- a piece of crap

In a message dated 11/29/2004 2:02:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: they were totally wasting their time on a piece of crap computer The young buck is right!   And, just who is going to maintain this e-mail workhorse? Will someone so impoverished have the ability

Re: [UC] New produce stand in front of gas station?

I like to complain. Where do I go to get anionted? In a message dated 11/24/2004 11:03:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, Mark Krull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >Its a free market untill enough of the anionted complain You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "Univ

Re: [UC] UC Village Blues

I was straddling the line for a while, but I believe I have come to the firm decision that Ross is definitely crazy. Comical as hell, but crazy for sure. M. M. Harvey You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information

Re: [UC] do not call list

According to this, telemarketers can only call people (using prerecorded messages) with whom they have an established business relationship. I wonder what that means exactly. Would the consumer have to have made a purchase or inquiry? An "established business relationship" is what you get when y

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate -- a piece of crap

I volunteer for $110 an hour. On Nov 29, 2004, at 2:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This discussion is another example of asking a watchmaker, "What time is it?" The list is blessed with such extraordinary people. Maybe you guys want to volunteer your expertise to some local community groups? If

RE: [UC] UC Village Blues

Title: RE: [UC] UC Village Blues N'est pas possible, Josephene, He's as sane as We are. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 3:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UC] UC Village Blues

Re: [UC] UC Village Blues

Thank god he didn't mention any street names or specific blocks in his poetry. On Nov 29, 2004, at 3:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was straddling the line for a while, but I believe I have come to the firm decision that Ross is definitely crazy. Comical as hell, but crazy for sure.

Re: [UC] New produce stand in front of gas station?

I can do it for $29.93. Please use paypal. -andy On Nov 29, 2004, at 3:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like to complain. Where do I go to get anionted? In a message dated 11/24/2004 11:03:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, Mark Krull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Its a free market untill enough of the

[UC] Some @#$@ stole my trash can.

Title: Some @#$@ stole my trash can. Walking outside today, experiencing the fine air, the lovely morning, I noticed some 97 115 115 104 97 116 (expletive rendered into decimal ascii values so as to only offend the nerdiest amongst you) has absconded with my trash can. If anybody sees it, it'

RE: [UC] Some @#$@ stole my trash can.

Title: Some @#$@ stole my trash can. Sounds like your block is getting as bad as the 4600 block of Hazel. Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kyle CassidySent: Monday, November 29, 2004 3:36 PMTo: University City listservS

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:05:47 EST Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for people who can't afford anything other than extremely bare-bones, who probably won't do any web access -- let alone buy anything online. Phishing s

Re: [UC] phone company

On 29 Nov, 2004, at 09:21, Jonathan Cass wrote: From what I have read, Verizon has backed off its support of HB30. Have you considered VOP phone service? If you have an independent broadband connection, this may be a viable alternative to a landline phone. The only issue with VoIP phone service i

Re: [UC] Some @#$@ stole my trash can.

Nothing is as bad as the 4600 block oh Hazel. That's "H" "A" "Z" "E" "L" All the rapes, murders, pillaging, muggings, Al-Queda recruiting, terrorists plots, car-bombs, death threats, Osama Bin Laden donations, and dirty smart bombs on that block are really depressing values. On Nov 29, 2004, at

Re: [UC] Some @#$@ stole my trash can.

How about the classic "I [heart] CHILD PORN" On Nov 29, 2004, at 3:35 PM, Kyle Cassidy wrote: Next one I get I'm going to paint "I LOVE HANSON" on it in two foot tall pink letters. Grrr! You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for

Re: [UC] Some @#$@ stole my trash can.

Title: Re: [UC] Some @#$@  stole my trash can. Did you have your address painted on it? I’ve learned years ago that this is necessary to prevent trash can theft. >From the 4600 block of Hazel, Margie P. Sounds like your block is getting as bad as the 4600 block of Hazel. Jonathan A. Cass ---

Re: [UC] UC Village Blues

In a message dated 11/29/2004 3:40:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank god he didn't mention any street names or specific blocks in his poetry.On Nov 29, 2004, at 3:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:>> I was straddling the line for a while, but I believe I h

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

Most Nigerian email scammers live on the 4600 block of Hazel On Nov 29, 2004, at 3:52 PM, Charles H. Buchholtz wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:05:47 EST Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for people who can't afford anything oth

RE: [UC] Some @#$@ stole my trash can.

Title: Message Kyle,       Hide your new trash can in the garage. Set up a hidden webcam in the garage. We can set up a nertwork of shared UC security webcams. We can monitor everyone's home for a fee. Think of it, man!! Garage cams, kitty/doggy cams, kitchen cams, living room cams!! Hey,

[UC] HB30 and wireless internet

Hi, For those of you following the issue, Governor Rendell is suppose to decide on HB30 tomorrow.  You might want to call today if you have an opinion -- this is the Verizon supported state bill that takes away the rights of PA cities (ie Philadelphia) to provide wireless internet access to th

Re: [UC] HB30 and wireless internet

I just called and got a human on the 2nd ring... just say no way to this travesty foisted upon us by BigCo. Please call 717-787-2500 On Nov 29, 2004, at 4:22 PM, Stephen Fisher wrote: Hi, For those of you following the issue, Governor Rendell is suppose to decide on HB30 tomorrow.  You might w

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

Some folks can really hang onto a grudge. I did get some useful information from my post. Apparently an outfit called Nonprofit Technology Resources (www.ntronline.org) accepts this type of computer donation and then passes it on. SM Quoting Andrew Diller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Most Nigeria