Computers

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wireless, to use with laptop that I will use at desk, at table, on couch, in bed . . . so I don't want to have some huge honking receiver thing that has to be lugged around with the computer.

Thanks!

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Originally posted by leagleaze
http://www.epinions.com/cmhd-Mousing...wireless+mouse

Thanks!

[pretermitted_child]

Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday offered a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the authors of the crippling MSBlast and Sobig computer bugs.

I, frankly, don't see why more people aren't suing Microsoft for putting out defective products. Going after virus writers isn't going to help, especially if they are in foreign countries where their activities aren't deemed illegal.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by pretermitted_child


I, frankly, don't see why more people aren't suing Microsoft for putting out defective products. Going after virus writers isn't going to help, especially if they are in foreign countries where their activities aren't deemed illegal.

I'm guessing the terms of the license agreements ("I Agree") are so onerous and one-sided that most lawyers won't bother.

[pretermitted_child]

Ms. Eaze is quite a demanding customer*

If indeed they were correcting a memory problem, I wouldn't be surprised if the site "crashed" while it was going on. If repairs were being made, I'd think that it would be prudent to suspend all active processes.** Otherwise, data may get corrupted.***

Of course, if the service provider assured you that nothing would go wrong and that the site would be up and running smoothly while they tinkered about, you certainly have a reason to complain.****

* See www.lawtalkers.org
** Also, some programs automatically halt or suspend themselves upon detection of a change or a discontinuity in some system resource, like memory.
*** And Mr. (Ms.?) Restorer might have to work overtime again.
**** For them to make such assurances seems kinda foolish though.

[evenodds]

Originally posted by pretermitted_child
Ms. Eaze is quite a demanding customer*

If indeed they were correcting a memory problem, I wouldn't be surprised if the site "crashed" while it was going on. If repairs were being made, I'd think that it would be prudent to suspend all active processes.** Otherwise, data may get corrupted.***

Of course, if the service provider assured you that nothing would go wrong and that the site would be up and running smoothly while they tinkered about, you certainly have a reason to complain.****

* See www.lawtalkers.org
** Also, some programs automatically halt or suspend themselves upon detection of a change or a discontinuity in some system resource, like memory.
*** And Mr. (Ms.?) Restorer might have to work overtime again.
**** For them to make such assurances seems kinda foolish though.

Thank you for your continued interest in how this forum is maintained. We appreciate your input, as always.

Since you have raised this as a public issue, I will address your comments here.

Last night, we asked our host to adjust something, which amounted to increasing memory access. They shut the site down, as is appropropriate. They left it that way requiring us to submit an emergency page to get the site back up.

[mmm3587]

Originally posted by leagleaze
http://www.epinions.com/cmhd-Mousing...wireless+mouse

I don't know that I will ever buy another mouse that is not (i) a wheel mouse with a light wheel (like Logitech mice, not like the old Microsoft mice which is like turning a steering wheel) and (ii) optical*.

*Doesn't have a ball underneath; uses a laser and compares movement using a small microprocessor. Optical mice can be used on any surface, like a leg, clothing, bed clothes, the supple skin of breast, etc.

[mmm3587]

I have two computer connected though a wireless network. Well, one is cabled to the router and the other is wireless. Both see the internet fine. But, I can't for the life of me figure out how to get them to see files on each other and share the printer attached to the wired one.

Thanks in advance....

[Alex_de_Large]

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[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by mmm3587
I have two computer connected though a wireless network. Well, one is cabled to the router and the other is wireless. Both see the internet fine. But, I can't for the life of me figure out how to get them to see files on each other and share the printer attached to the wired one.

Thanks in advance....

If you had a mac, I could give you a two-step answer. But you don't, so I'm not sure. have you done the basics, like turning on internet printer sharing, and configuring both computers? And have you set up your drives to share? If you have, well, that's all I know.

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by mmm3587
I have two computer connected though a wireless network. Well, one is cabled to the router and the other is wireless. Both see the internet fine. But, I can't for the life of me figure out how to get them to see files on each other and share the printer attached to the wired one.

Thanks in advance....

Essentially, you have to set up the folders or drive on each computer that you want to share. I do that using windows explorer, and by right clicking the folder I want to share and selecting the "sharing" option. You could also just select the drive (c:/, d:/, e:/) and do the same thing and share that entire drive.

I'd check the Help files on networking--XP generally has programs to set up networking protocols for you.

Best,

Flinty

[notcasesensitive]

So I got the digital camera (yes, I know that I am way behind the curve) and now I'm starting to look at photo printers. Anyone bought one recently that they would suggest? If I bought a Canon camera, is a Canon printer a good idea? I have no printer at home, so I guess I'm in the market for something that will both print pictures well and print other stuff...

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
So I got the digital camera (yes, I know that I am way behind the curve) and now I'm starting to look at photo printers. Anyone bought one recently that they would suggest? If I bought a Canon camera, is a Canon printer a good idea? I have no printer at home, so I guess I'm in the market for something that will both print pictures well and print other stuff...

My sister and I have both come to the conclusion that it is more cost-effective to use ofoto (or similar service) for your actual photo-finishing. At $1/sheet for the photo-quality printer paper, you're better off paying ofoto 50c for a 4x6 or more for larger. Don't forget to factor in the cost of your mistakes and the ink cartridges, which run out very quickly it seems.

If you really need a printer, I've been happy with a basic HP inkjet. Slow as molasses, and the ink runs, but it looks pretty good. Of course, I print out at work on the laser printer any bigger jobs. And I'm considering a home laser printer.

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
I have no printer at home, so I guess I'm in the market for something that will both print pictures well and print other stuff...

I'd discourage this. Looking for a printer that's good at printing photos and good at printing text and webpages etc. is like looking for a convertible sports car that can carry eight.

Inkjet printer manufacturers aren't in the business of selling printers. They're in the business of selling ink cartridges. At $25 a pop, you'll soon exceed the cost of the printer if you print anything of substance. Each page of text is money down the drain --- a very slow drain, but a drain nonetheless.

My advice: get a cheap home-duty laser printer ($170 to $300), and a dedicated 4x6 photo printer ($150). I recommend the Brother 1440 (tops in Consumer Reports, a magazine to which I actually subscribe --- online) and the HP PhotoSmart 145. Trust me, you'll never print a photo larger than 4x6, and if you need to, you should use an online photo service anyway.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
a very slow drain, but a drain nonetheless.

seems to me to be a very quick drain. unless you mean print speed.