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Come Inside... => The Computer Room => Topic started by: Bar Wench on August 26, 2008, 09:36:52 AM
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I am going to have this one.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0557610172.1219743325@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeemjmdfdfcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=723915&category_oid=
cloud9:
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I am going to have this one.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0557610172.1219743325@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeemjmdfdfcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=723915&category_oid=
cloud9:
Excellent! you can spend even more time behind the bar! cloud9:
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That is the plan!
Isn't going to be purchased right this second though. Now I have finished paying off the graduate loan I need two months to save up for this little baby. cloud9:
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Predictably pink!
I have just purchased one of these ~ so that I can "roam". Actually to use when I am doing family research ~ mobile internet connection etc. whistle: Weighs less than 1kilo f'ing fast and bags of memory for what I want. 'Bout the size of a decent hardback book.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Feeepc.asus.com%2Fglobal%2Fimages%2F1000.jpg&hash=78199eead47fbfd9f588c0b7effe762ec157102a)
Linux Preloaded ..... No MSoft crap.
Courier delivery awaited as I type ~ I'll let you know when it arrives.
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They did look pretty cool. If I didn't actually want it for pc related stuff I would so have gone for one of those.
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Predictably pink!
I have just purchased one of these ~ so that I can "roam". Actually to use when I am doing family research ~ mobile internet connection etc. whistle: Weighs less than 1kilo fgast and bags of memory for what I want. 'Bout the size of a decent hardback book.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Feeepc.asus.com%2Fglobal%2Fimages%2F1000.jpg&hash=78199eead47fbfd9f588c0b7effe762ec157102a)
Linux Preloaded ..... No MSoft crap.
Courier delivery awaited as I type ~ I'll let you know when it arrives.
Well done you! worthy:
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Only £172 including VAT and delivery whistle:
Mobile internet connection on PAYG or connect via hot spots with built in wireless gizmo. Also has built in webcam.
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Must be something in the air (so to speak) in the VP. I'm thinking of getting a new laptop too. IT bods at work have had a look at my present one, can't suss out what's going on. So, I'm going to try a re-install of windows, if that doesn't work, a new laptop beckons
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I am going to have this one.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0557610172.1219743325@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeemjmdfdfcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=723915&category_oid=
cloud9:
sick2: Well at least it is unlikely to get stolen.
How about:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPqiRqFr.jpg&hash=674a9642acfa07d2cf4409c5184a01729c1ae469) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqiRqFr)
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cloud9: It has arrived cloud9:
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cloud9: It has arrived cloud9:
bye, bye...
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It werks! whistle:
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It werks! whistle:
Cool!
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It werks! whistle:
Cool!
It takes a lot to impress me but I have to say I am impressed with this bit of kit. Linux is a doddle, the system simply started at the touch of a button and even I can find my way round the whole thing without recourse to the handbook. Dinky keyboard would not suit a "touch typist" but since I am a three finger (at best) operator no probs. Boys are tremedously impressed with the built in camera and the sound and picture recording which even an idiot like me can use. Internet wireless connection is simple and works. I have piggybacked on my neighbour's wireless wifi (should I tell him it is not as secure as he thinks) My own wireless set-up rejected me until I had put in the necessary passwords etc.. and then it worked.
I have to go out in a bit and may visit McDonalds later for a coffee ~ just to try out their Wifi Hotspot. whistle:
For those who like an assesment of these things on the "Cool Rating" this is deffo minus 45deg. Which is presumably why they have a little penguin as their logo.
Cooler that Jeremy Clarkson that's for sure, nearly as cool as Steve McQueen and there is nothing cooler than him.
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If it runs Linux are files created on it compatible with a PC running Windows?
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If it runs Linux are files created on it compatible with a PC running Windows?
Yup.
I simple email them to myself or for larger docs I can commit them to a memory stick and transfer them over onto the PC.
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Pity I don't need a new laptop sad24:
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Simple solution there Nick, just start fiddling with your current laptop and let the curse of Captain Calmaity take hold. Hey Presto, you need a new laptop to replace the one you've just knackered.
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If it runs Linux are files created on it compatible with a PC running Windows?
I think it runs OpenOffice which you can tell to create MS Office (Word Excel, etc.) compatible files...
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Simple solution there Nick, just start fiddling with your current laptop and let the curse of Captain Calmaity take hold. Hey Presto, you need a new laptop to replace the one you've just knackered.
The Boy had a bash at doing that for me, thank you evil:
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Ah, but the Boy doesnt have your almost supernatural abilities for cataclysmic cockl ups Nick. point:
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I see (or rather don't see) that The Hound hasn't managed to log-in from McDonalds... rubschin:
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I see (or rather don't see) that The Hound hasn't managed to log-in from McDonalds... rubschin:
Dont be daft BM, you know they don't allow pets in there. whistle:
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Nah ~ been taking photos of the Scarecrows ~ for judging purposes. Driven bloody miles with SWMBO reminding me every five minutes that we have to get back by 5 so that the boys can go to their swimming lessons.
At 4.20 THW, who had stayed at home, phoned her mother's mobile to say that the swimming coach had called to cancel tonight's session as they don't have enough life guards or something. evil:
McD's was by now behind me and I am in a bad temper with all the nagging and "If you turn down heres" given 50 yards past the turning Banghead
SO we came home.
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I am in a bad temper with all the nagging and "If you turn down heres" given 50 yards past the turning Banghead
Ah, you installed a SatNag snoop. point:
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I let Mrs Nick hold the SatNav for me one day last week.She immediately turned it upside down. Why do they do that?
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I am in a bad temper with all the nagging and "If you turn down heres" given 50 yards past the turning Banghead
Ah, you installed a SatNag snoop. point:
No I married one ~ some people never learn
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I am going to have this one.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0557610172.1219743325@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeemjmdfdfcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=723915&category_oid=
cloud9:
I'd go for an HP personally.
http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/470317/HP-G7094?cm_sp=FeatureEnd-_-Laptops-_-position2
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I am going to have this one.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0557610172.1219743325@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeemjmdfdfcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=723915&category_oid=
cloud9:
I'd go for an HP personally.
http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/470317/HP-G7094?cm_sp=FeatureEnd-_-Laptops-_-position2
I would normally agree with you but I have reasons of a non-technical and specifically girlie nature for wanting the other one. redface:
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I am going to have this one.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0557610172.1219743325@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeemjmdfdfcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=723915&category_oid=
cloud9:
I'd go for an HP personally.
http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/470317/HP-G7094?cm_sp=FeatureEnd-_-Laptops-_-position2
I would normally agree with you but I have reasons of a non-technical and specifically girlie nature for wanting the other one. redface:
Because its pink?
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redface:
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I am going to have this one.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0557610172.1219743325@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeemjmdfdfcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=723915&category_oid=
cloud9:
I'd go for an HP personally.
http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/470317/HP-G7094?cm_sp=FeatureEnd-_-Laptops-_-position2
I would normally agree with you but I have reasons of a non-technical and specifically girlie nature for wanting the other one. redface:
quite pretty i want one too... point:
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noooo:
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noooo: noooo: noooo:
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Having looked at the description I do have one question Wenchy. If it isnt available for delivery and you can't pick it up from the store just how are you supposed to get it? rubschin:
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Having looked at the description I do have one question Wenchy. If it isnt available for delivery and you can't pick it up from the store just how are you supposed to get it? rubschin:
Well she did say she would not be wanting it for a couple of months so I expect they will have them in stock by then. If not what you do is ........................ wait for it ........................... whistle: .....................order it!
Revolutionary in these days of instant gratification I know but when needs must and all that.
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You have a point there Snoop. Its a Dell so there is bound to be some stock somewhere, covered in cobwebs in an abandoned warehouse. whistle:
If you havent already guessed I really like Dell machines.
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If you have to wait a few months then there's bound to be something smaller, more powerful and cheaper on the market (but not necessarily prettier)
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If you have to wait a few months then there's bound to be something smaller, more powerful and cheaper on the market (but not necessarily prettier)
Agreed... buy the latest model and a pot of pink paint... whistle:
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She could buy one right now if some miserly old Barman would give her a raise in pay.
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She gets paid? eeek:
What the devil for?
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Services
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eyes:?
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noooo:
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bond:?
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'cactly ~ she puts up with you lot for a start.
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She could buy one right now if some miserly old Barman would give her a raise in pay.
happy001
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Would you believe that a VERY naughty girl made me say it?
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Would you believe that a VERY naughty girl made me say it?
Of course... rubschin:
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Well, it's going to be longer than a few months. sad24:
Finances don't look good. noooo:
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See BM I told you ~ she NEEDS the money NOW!
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Tightwad! evil:
The poor lass is desperate for a payrise, so why don't you give her one?
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Tightwad! evil:
The poor lass is desperate for a payrise, so why don't you give her one?
eyes:
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And I was sooooooooo careful how I worded my part in this to avoid any possible inuendo ::)
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And I was sooooooooo careful how I worded my part in this to avoid any possible inuendo ::)
Not nearly careful enough my little monochromatic friend.... whistle:
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And I was sooooooooo careful how I worded my part in this to avoid any possible inuendo ::)
Your diplomatic plan was too clever by half.
Surely you didn't think you could pull it off?
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And I was sooooooooo careful how I worded my part in this to avoid any possible inuendo ::)
Not nearly careful enough my little monochromatic friend.... whistle:
No ~ I realised at the time someone would be bound to introduce the word RISE, even if I had avoided it. ::)
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And I was sooooooooo careful how I worded my part in this to avoid any possible inuendo ::)
Your diplomatic plan was too clever by half.
Surely you didn't think you could pull it off?
My Father said that would happen ~ I haven't pulled it off yet tho' whistle: ~ mind I do need glasses.
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And I was sooooooooo careful how I worded my part in this to avoid any possible inuendo ::)
Your diplomatic plan was too clever by half.
Surely you didn't think you could pull it off?
My Father said that would happen ~ I haven't pulled it off yet tho' whistle: ~ mind I do need glasses.
lol:
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And this is me from my new baby laptop. It werks like whistle:
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Do you want me to cry? Do you? angry041:
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Do you want me to cry? Do you? angry041:
happy100
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scared2: Sorry surrender:
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Predictably pink!
I have just purchased one of these ~ so that I can "roam". Actually to use when I am doing family research ~ mobile internet connection etc. whistle: Weighs less than 1kilo f'ing fast and bags of memory for what I want. 'Bout the size of a decent hardback book.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Feeepc.asus.com%2Fglobal%2Fimages%2F1000.jpg&hash=78199eead47fbfd9f588c0b7effe762ec157102a)
Linux Preloaded ..... No MSoft crap.
Courier delivery awaited as I type ~ I'll let you know when it arrives.
Have been debating the same purchase, hence...on your recommendation I'm going for it..... will be excellent when travelling back to Old Blighty. .. like next week... (has it stopped raining yet???) Are you still happy with it Snoopy?
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Yep ~ It's lovely
It takes a bit of setting up to work on your home wireless network cos of the Linux/MSoft conflict but that was soon sorted. Works well in local McD's WiFi hotspot (well from the carpark actually)
Dinky little keyboard but I lurve the built in WebCam whistle:
Runs for about 3hours between charges.
It comes with a super charger unit that plugs into US/French style two pin sockets or UK style three pin. Built in adaptor thingy.
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I have it!!! Posting this from the Open Source network here in South Norfolk... on my new toy!!! cloud9:
And it will fit in my handbag when I fly home.... joy!!! cloud9:
I am a happy fairy!! cloud9:
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I have it!!! Posting this from the Open Source network here in South Norfolk... on my new toy!!! cloud9:
And it will fit in my handbag when I fly home.... joy!!! cloud9:
I am a happy fairy!! cloud9:
Do I win £5?
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I have it!!! Posting this from the Open Source network here in South Norfolk... on my new toy!!! cloud9:
And it will fit in my handbag when I fly home.... joy!!! cloud9:
I am a happy fairy!! cloud9:
Do I win £5?
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sick2:
Thanks for that... cussing:
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I bought one! I got sick of waiting for the pink one so I have this instead!
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0080248477.1223278530@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfeadeffkhddgmcflgceggdhhmdgml.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=039078&category_oid=-35054
cloud9:
Spent all of Saturday trying to set up a stupid netgear router. Banghead Gave up. Returned it for a refund and I've ordered a bt hub for half the price and apparently it is much easier. cloud9:
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congratulations on your new arrival!
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Thank-you!
I know it's silly but I've never actually bought/owned my own computer before. I've always had hand me downs and discards so I'm quite over excited really. redface:
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MAke sure you get AVG on it quick sharp!
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MAke sure you get AVG on it quick sharp!
It isn't connected up to anything yet so I can't download. However, that does mean that nothing can get in! The minute the wireless is set up that will be the first thing I do.
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I'm so excited for you
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I'm so excited for you
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cloud9:
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Just realised that my ancient photoshop 6 probably won't run on vista! sad24:
Have now joined photoshop.com to see if there online editing stuff is any good.
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Just realised that my ancient photoshop 6 probably won't run on vista! sad24:
Have now joined photoshop.com to see if there online editing stuff is any good.
When I rebuilt my PC I finally dumped Microsoft Image Composer which I've been using for years and instead downloaded Photoscape for free...
http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php
Seems to work really well and does everything I need so far... cloud9:
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I don't think Wenchy does porn whistle:
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Just realised that my ancient photoshop 6 probably won't run on vista! sad24:
Have now joined photoshop.com to see if there online editing stuff is any good.
When I rebuilt my PC I finally dumped Microsoft Image Composer which I've been using for years and instead downloaded Photoscape for free...
http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php
Seems to work really well and does everything I need so far... cloud9:
Mainly I want an auto contrast button and an unsharp mask facility.
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rubschin:
She has gone GEEK
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Just realised that my ancient photoshop 6 probably won't run on vista! sad24:
Have now joined photoshop.com to see if there online editing stuff is any good.
When I rebuilt my PC I finally dumped Microsoft Image Composer which I've been using for years and instead downloaded Photoscape for free...
http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php
Seems to work really well and does everything I need so far... cloud9:
Mainly I want an auto contrast button and an unsharp mask facility.
Shrugs:
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Just realised that my ancient photoshop 6 probably won't run on vista! sad24:
Have now joined photoshop.com to see if there online editing stuff is any good.
When I rebuilt my PC I finally dumped Microsoft Image Composer which I've been using for years and instead downloaded Photoscape for free...
http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php
Seems to work really well and does everything I need so far... cloud9:
Mainly I want an auto contrast button and an unsharp mask facility.
Burkha?
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Sorry, I thought I was speaking to someone who had a clue. My mistake. ;)
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Mr Wench's daily experience, laid out before us
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rubschin:
She has gone GEEK
She always was ~ just kept it hidden until now.
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Not enough of a geek to set up the stupid netgear router though! Banghead
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You think that BT will be any easier?
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Not enough of a geek to set up the stupid netgear router though! Banghead
whistle:
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She should get a man in
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She should get a man in
I'll pop over and sort it out... whistle:
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She should get a man in
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You think that BT will be any easier?
According to my friend who is of a similar techy knowledge yes!
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noooo:
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Not enough of a geek to set up the stupid netgear router though! Banghead
whistle:
eeek:
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Oh and Sorry, not terribly "with it" mentally
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TBH I found Netgear a simple plug in and it worked exercise.
Slightly more effort when I came to add in the Linux using Assus but that only took a few minutes.
Best plan is to do nothing. Don't assume you need to do anything and the set-up (at least on Vi$ta ) is automatic. The only other person I know who has had problems with Netgear, read all the instructions, used the installation discs, kept referring to the "trouble shooting " guide and generally made a big deal out of it. When it didn't work came to me, as he knew I had Netgear, and asked for help. I simply pushed the reset button on the Netgear router and suggested we had a cup of tea whilst it reinstalled itself. End of problems.
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What is this "Netgear" of which you burble?
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You think that BT will be any easier?
According to my friend who is of a similar techy knowledge yes!
The blind leading the blind.
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She should get a man in
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What is this "Netgear" of which you burble?
It's a southern thing, probably not made it up north yet. ;D
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TBH I found Netgear a simple plug in and it worked exercise.
Slightly more effort when I came to add in the Linux using Assus but that only took a few minutes.
Best plan is to do nothing. Don't assume you need to do anything and the set-up (at least on Vi$ta ) is automatic. The only other person I know who has had problems with Netgear, read all the instructions, used the installation discs, kept referring to the "trouble shooting " guide and generally made a big deal out of it. When it didn't work came to me, as he knew I had Netgear, and asked for help. I simply pushed the reset button on the Netgear router and suggested we had a cup of tea whilst it reinstalled itself. End of problems.
Tried that. It's always my first go to!
Still it's been returned now and the bt guy gave me the router at 50% off so it is actually an awful lot cheaper than the netgear bollocks.
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You should get a man in
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I don't really trust wireless, not secure enough yet.
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I don't trust things I can't see. That includes air
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What is this "Netgear" of which you burble?
It's a southern thing, probably not made it up north yet. ;D
That's true it can take time, Nick has only just managed to get a copy of Netscape.. whistle:
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My BBC Micro serves nicely, thank you. I don't hold with the newfangled
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My BBC Micro serves nicely, thank you. I don't hold with the newfangled
The Boy does tho! point:
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TBH I found Netgear a simple plug in and it worked exercise.
Slightly more effort when I came to add in the Linux using Assus but that only took a few minutes.
Best plan is to do nothing. Don't assume you need to do anything and the set-up (at least on Vi$ta ) is automatic. The only other person I know who has had problems with Netgear, read all the instructions, used the installation discs, kept referring to the "trouble shooting " guide and generally made a big deal out of it. When it didn't work came to me, as he knew I had Netgear, and asked for help. I simply pushed the reset button on the Netgear router and suggested we had a cup of tea whilst it reinstalled itself. End of problems.
Tried that. It's always my first go to!
Still it's been returned now and the bt guy gave me the router at 50% off so it is actually an awful lot cheaper than the netgear bollocks.
I confess that the laptops x3 which work off the netgear router all have plug in adaptors (also Netgear) and the PC is connecterd to the router by cable so the probs with the Asus seemed to have been because it came with built in wifi connectivity. That took a little while to manage to recognise the Netgear router. Reset button on the Router sorted the problem. The Asus is now able to pick up three neighbours signals too. I have cracked two passwords the third is causing pause for thought. Why do people use their house names and assume it will be secure?
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Snoopy is snooping
See also
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=4805.msg98223#new
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TBH I found Netgear a simple plug in and it worked exercise.
Slightly more effort when I came to add in the Linux using Assus but that only took a few minutes.
Best plan is to do nothing. Don't assume you need to do anything and the set-up (at least on Vi$ta ) is automatic. The only other person I know who has had problems with Netgear, read all the instructions, used the installation discs, kept referring to the "trouble shooting " guide and generally made a big deal out of it. When it didn't work came to me, as he knew I had Netgear, and asked for help. I simply pushed the reset button on the Netgear router and suggested we had a cup of tea whilst it reinstalled itself. End of problems.
Tried that. It's always my first go to!
Still it's been returned now and the bt guy gave me the router at 50% off so it is actually an awful lot cheaper than the netgear bollocks.
I confess that the laptops x3 which work off the netgear router all have plug in adaptors (also Netgear) and the PC is connecterd to the router by cable so the probs with the Asus seemed to have been because it came with built in wifi connectivity. That took a little while to manage to recognise the Netgear router. Reset button on the Router sorted the problem. The Asus is now able to pick up three neighbours signals too. I have cracked two passwords the third is causing pause for thought. Why do people use their house names and assume it will be secure?
I tried it at the weekend, can't do it. noooo:
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You should get a man in
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It makes abig difference if all the wireless devices are of the same make. Although there are standards most manufacturers put their own stuff in and this can make them incompatible.
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Like people then
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Snoopy is snooping
See also
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=4805.msg98223#new
Because I can piggy-back on their wireless network it only means that I can connect to the internet via their system and not my own. It does not mean I can read what they have on their PCs nor can I see what they are looking at. ::) They have been told to change their passwords to something more secure.
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By the Snoopy-police
scared2:
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