From mcp2004 at mail.ru Mon Nov 3 16:01:58 2014 From: mcp2004 at mail.ru (=?UTF-8?B?U2FsYWtoZXRkaW5vdiBTaGFtaWw=?=) Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 01:01:58 +0300 Subject: [dba-Tech] =?utf-8?q?Giant=27s_exodus_from_Microsoft=2E=2E=2E?= Message-ID: <1415052118.185423262@f256.i.mail.ru> Hi All -- FYI: "Microsoft Fan Boy Goes To Google" http://sellsbrothers.com/Posts/Details/13737 -- ???????????? ?????? From stuart at lexacorp.com.pg Tue Nov 4 15:46:04 2014 From: stuart at lexacorp.com.pg (Stuart McLachlan) Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 07:46:04 +1000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course In-Reply-To: <1415052118.185423262@f256.i.mail.ru> References: <1415052118.185423262@f256.i.mail.ru> Message-ID: <5459491C.239.9E2AA800@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Security pro Laurens Van Houtven has created a free introduction cryptography course to help programmers lift their infosec game. The Crypto 101 book contained everything needed to understand complete systems including block and stream ciphers; hash functions; message authentication codes; public key encryption; key agreement protocols, and signature algorithms. https://crypto101.github.io/ -- Stuart From accessd at shaw.ca Tue Nov 4 20:50:13 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 19:50:13 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] Giant's exodus from Microsoft... In-Reply-To: <1415052118.185423262@f256.i.mail.ru> Message-ID: <1808751256.36282622.1415155813045.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi All: Another article that may seriously affect Microsoft and most likely Apple. The article does not reflect on the quality of the products but it does reflect on the new world wide awareness of security. Like Russia, now China is in the process of phasing out all Windows products. http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2378820/china-will-move-to-linux-by-2020-in-de-windowsifying-process ...and first look of the new OS: http://imgur.com/5L3FOny Given that many European countries has already starting to migrate towards Open Source applications and Operating Systems, it has also been rumoured that Malaysia, India and much of South America (and even the middle east countries) are following suit. The costs to North American businesses is almost incalculable. In anticipation, Microsoft is already taking counter measures: http://www.zdnet.com/round-two-of-microsoft-layoffs-coming-september-18-sources-7000033745 Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Salakhetdinov Shamil" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 3, 2014 2:01:58 PM Subject: [dba-Tech] Giant's exodus from Microsoft... Hi All -- FYI: "Microsoft Fan Boy Goes To Google" http://sellsbrothers.com/Posts/Details/13737 -- ???????????? ?????? _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Tue Nov 4 21:40:33 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 20:40:33 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course In-Reply-To: <5459491C.239.9E2AA800@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Message-ID: <877654188.36308211.1415158833184.JavaMail.root@cds018> Thanks for posting, it should be quite an interesting course. :-) It is interesting to note that donations can be paid in BitCoin, LiteCoin and a group of less secure Credit cards. ;-) Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stuart McLachlan" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 1:46:04 PM Subject: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course Security pro Laurens Van Houtven has created a free introduction cryptography course to help programmers lift their infosec game. The Crypto 101 book contained everything needed to understand complete systems including block and stream ciphers; hash functions; message authentication codes; public key encryption; key agreement protocols, and signature algorithms. https://crypto101.github.io/ -- Stuart _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Tue Nov 4 22:16:34 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 21:16:34 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] Deep linking In-Reply-To: <1414625562.649939578@f322.i.mail.ru> Message-ID: <1702253278.36329340.1415160994354.JavaMail.root@cds018> Is deep linking the future of mobile devices or not? http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-deep-linking-can-fix-mobile/?tag=nl.e055&s_cid=e055&ttag=e055&ftag=TRE3f6dec5 Jim From gustav at cactus.dk Wed Nov 5 06:55:20 2014 From: gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 12:55:20 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course In-Reply-To: <5459491C.239.9E2AA800@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> References: <1415052118.185423262@f256.i.mail.ru> <5459491C.239.9E2AA800@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Message-ID: <05159838d9174dda8535fd46d94fe124@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Hi Stuart Awesome! This book can keep you busy for a handful of dark winterevenings. And what a great source to keep handy at all times. /gustav -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] P? vegne af Stuart McLachlan Sendt: 4. november 2014 22:46 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course Security pro Laurens Van Houtven has created a free introduction cryptography course to help programmers lift their infosec game. The Crypto 101 book contained everything needed to understand complete systems including block and stream ciphers; hash functions; message authentication codes; public key encryption; key agreement protocols, and signature algorithms. https://crypto101.github.io/ -- Stuart From fuller.artful at gmail.com Wed Nov 5 10:05:54 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 11:05:54 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course In-Reply-To: <05159838d9174dda8535fd46d94fe124@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> References: <1415052118.185423262@f256.i.mail.ru> <5459491C.239.9E2AA800@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> <05159838d9174dda8535fd46d94fe124@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: This brings me back to when I was about 8 years old and totally fascinate with encription. At that tender age, I devised my own system, whose messages began with something like 2.314.7.5 and the encrypted message followed. The initial 2 referred to a list of books we shared; 314 was the page number; 7 referred to the line and 5 to the fifth word that line. Suppose the word is "agriculture". That means that arrange those letters in alphabetical order and then plot the actual message according to the lines. I was merely 8 years old, but thought this ingenious -- only to read later that this had been invented a century before I was born. But the art and science of cryptography have remained a staple of my life. There's the story about the WWII Navajos that were hired because no one in Germany or Japan had any speakers of the Navajo language. There's also the story of finding the sunken U-boat off the coast of Denmark, and finding therein an Enigma machine, which enabled the Brits and Americans to decrypt the Nazi messages to their U-boats. And hence the profound dilemma,so perfectly described in Neal Stepveson's novel "Cryptonomicon". I'll add to this that this one of the finest books I've ever read. If you have an interest in crypto, then you must read that book. Arthur ? From stuart at lexacorp.com.pg Wed Nov 5 15:13:34 2014 From: stuart at lexacorp.com.pg (Stuart McLachlan) Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 07:13:34 +1000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course In-Reply-To: <05159838d9174dda8535fd46d94fe124@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> References: <1415052118.185423262@f256.i.mail.ru>, <5459491C.239.9E2AA800@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg>, <05159838d9174dda8535fd46d94fe124@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: <545A92FE.14988.47BBF6F@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Winter? What's that? :-) But it will keep me busy on a few balmy tropical evenings after dark :) -- Stuart On 5 Nov 2014 at 12:55, Gustav Brock wrote: > Hi Stuart > > Awesome! This book can keep you busy for a handful of dark > winterevenings. And what a great source to keep handy at all times. > > /gustav > > -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- > Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] P? vegne af Stuart > McLachlan Sendt: 4. november 2014 22:46 Til: Discussion of Hardware > and Software issues Emne: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course > > Security pro Laurens Van Houtven has created a free introduction > cryptography course to help programmers lift their infosec game. > > The Crypto 101 book contained everything needed to understand complete > systems including block and stream ciphers; hash functions; message > authentication codes; public key encryption; key agreement protocols, > and signature algorithms. > > https://crypto101.github.io/ > From gustav at cactus.dk Wed Nov 5 15:36:17 2014 From: gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 21:36:17 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course In-Reply-To: <545A92FE.14988.47BBF6F@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> References: <1415052118.185423262@f256.i.mail.ru>, <5459491C.239.9E2AA800@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg>, <05159838d9174dda8535fd46d94fe124@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com>, <545A92FE.14988.47BBF6F@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Message-ID: <1415223376484.10160@cactus.dk> Hi Stuart Stay cool. Your time will come - at which I'll enjoy a large coup of iscream! /gustav ________________________________________ Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com p? vegne af Stuart McLachlan Sendt: 5. november 2014 22:13 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course Winter? What's that? :-) But it will keep me busy on a few balmy tropical evenings after dark :) -- Stuart On 5 Nov 2014 at 12:55, Gustav Brock wrote: > Hi Stuart > > Awesome! This book can keep you busy for a handful of dark > winterevenings. And what a great source to keep handy at all times. > > /gustav > > -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- > Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] P? vegne af Stuart > McLachlan Sendt: 4. november 2014 22:46 Til: Discussion of Hardware > and Software issues Emne: [dba-Tech] Free Crypto Course > > Security pro Laurens Van Houtven has created a free introduction > cryptography course to help programmers lift their infosec game. > > The Crypto 101 book contained everything needed to understand complete > systems including block and stream ciphers; hash functions; message > authentication codes; public key encryption; key agreement protocols, > and signature algorithms. > > https://crypto101.github.io/ From fuller.artful at gmail.com Mon Nov 10 08:08:49 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:08:49 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? Message-ID: I have a Dell Inspiron laptop and I don't know hot to turn the camera on and off. A couple of times I accidentally turned it on (missed keystroke) but I don't know how I did it. The Quick Start Guide doesn't seem to mention it. Anyone know the magic keystroke combination? -- Arthur From accessd at shaw.ca Mon Nov 10 11:06:40 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:06:40 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] 40 GB Network cards In-Reply-To: <1413662478734.77140@cactus.dk> Message-ID: <902160444.40500607.1415639200082.JavaMail.root@cds018> Has anyone here worked with the new 40GB network cards? If so do they mix well with slower smart hubs and LAN cards? http://www.chelsio.com/nic/40gigabit-ethernet-40gbe-adapters Jim From jbartow at winhaven.net Mon Nov 10 12:19:59 2014 From: jbartow at winhaven.net (John R Bartow) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:19:59 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 Message-ID: <09a001cffd12$f0fdb070$d2f91150$@winhaven.net> For you penguin heads :) http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ From tinanfields at torchlake.com Mon Nov 10 12:30:30 2014 From: tinanfields at torchlake.com (Tina Norris Fields) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:30:30 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <54610446.8090102@torchlake.com> Hi Arthur, I haven't spotted the keystroke shortcut for turning on the camera, but - Launch the charms bar, click the search button, start typing "camera"- you won't have to type the whole thing. Right-click the camera app icon and make sure it is pinned to both your start window and your taskbar. From here on out, you can click the camera icon on either your taskbar (if you're in the desktop view), or on its tile in the start window. Hope this helps, TNF Tina Norris Fields tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com 231-322-2787 On 11/10/2014 9:08 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > I have a Dell Inspiron laptop and I don't know hot to turn the camera on > and off. A couple of times I accidentally turned it on (missed keystroke) > but I don't know how I did it. The Quick Start Guide doesn't seem to > mention it. Anyone know the magic keystroke combination? > From accessd at shaw.ca Mon Nov 10 13:03:43 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:03:43 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 In-Reply-To: <09a001cffd12$f0fdb070$d2f91150$@winhaven.net> Message-ID: <1828969143.40624637.1415646223036.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi John: That is good news...could always use another one or may be two. I was wondering what I was going to give a smart nine year old niece Christmas...I think you have answered my question. :-) Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:19:59 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 For you penguin heads :) http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From tinanfields at torchlake.com Mon Nov 10 13:26:26 2014 From: tinanfields at torchlake.com (Tina Norris Fields) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:26:26 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? In-Reply-To: <54610446.8090102@torchlake.com> References: <54610446.8090102@torchlake.com> Message-ID: <54611162.8050601@torchlake.com> Hi again, Arthur, While these key-combinations have not worked for me, I did find them suggested by others for turning the webcam on and off. One was Fn+F6, another was Fn+F7. I have not been successful in finding a key-combination that works for me. Pinning the icon to my taskbar is what worked for me. Best to you, TNF Tina Norris Fields tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com 231-322-2787 On 11/10/2014 1:30 PM, Tina Norris Fields wrote: > Hi Arthur, > I haven't spotted the keystroke shortcut for turning on the camera, but - > Launch the charms bar, click the search button, start typing "camera"- > you won't have to type the whole thing. > Right-click the camera app icon and make sure it is pinned to both > your start window and your taskbar. > From here on out, you can click the camera icon on either your taskbar > (if you're in the desktop view), or on its tile in the start window. > Hope this helps, > TNF > > Tina Norris Fields > tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com > 231-322-2787 > > On 11/10/2014 9:08 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: >> I have a Dell Inspiron laptop and I don't know hot to turn the camera on >> and off. A couple of times I accidentally turned it on (missed >> keystroke) >> but I don't know how I did it. The Quick Start Guide doesn't seem to >> mention it. Anyone know the magic keystroke combination? >> > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Mon Nov 10 15:16:33 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:16:33 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? In-Reply-To: <54611162.8050601@torchlake.com> References: <54610446.8090102@torchlake.com> <54611162.8050601@torchlake.com> Message-ID: Thanks, Tina. I'll try everything you suggested. I have to figure out how to make this work, because a certain client in the USA wants me to do a webcam interview and I have no idea how to do that.. Call me dinosaur or wimp or whatever, but I have stayed far away from all the social media. I regard this stuff as fundamentally evil. But at the same time, it appears that I must open myself to a certain corporation because I want to. I'm willing to do a podcast with them but am also unwilling to expose myself for massive public receipts/responses/etc. I want to be able to state my case and receive only selected responses. Is there a way to do that? (I'm expecting thousands of responses and I need a way to filter them.) On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Tina Norris Fields < tinanfields at torchlake.com> wrote: > Hi again, Arthur, > > While these key-combinations have not worked for me, I did find them > suggested by others for turning the webcam on and off. One was Fn+F6, > another was Fn+F7. I have not been successful in finding a key-combination > that works for me. Pinning the icon to my taskbar is what worked for me. > > Best to you, > TNF > > Tina Norris Fields > tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com > 231-322-2787 > > On 11/10/2014 1:30 PM, Tina Norris Fields wrote: > >> Hi Arthur, >> I haven't spotted the keystroke shortcut for turning on the camera, but - >> Launch the charms bar, click the search button, start typing "camera"- >> you won't have to type the whole thing. >> Right-click the camera app icon and make sure it is pinned to both your >> start window and your taskbar. >> From here on out, you can click the camera icon on either your taskbar >> (if you're in the desktop view), or on its tile in the start window. >> Hope this helps, >> TNF >> >> Tina Norris Fields >> tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com >> 231-322-2787 >> >> On 11/10/2014 9:08 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: >> >>> I have a Dell Inspiron laptop and I don't know hot to turn the camera on >>> and off. A couple of times I accidentally turned it on (missed keystroke) >>> but I don't know how I did it. The Quick Start Guide doesn't seem to >>> mention it. Anyone know the magic keystroke combination? >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > -- Arthur From jbartow at winhaven.net Mon Nov 10 17:13:56 2014 From: jbartow at winhaven.net (John R Bartow) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:13:56 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 In-Reply-To: <1828969143.40624637.1415646223036.JavaMail.root@cds018> References: <09a001cffd12$f0fdb070$d2f91150$@winhaven.net> <1828969143.40624637.1415646223036.JavaMail.root@cds018> Message-ID: I think these would be nice little units to integrate into a hobby drone. Then you'd a 'smart drone' :-) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:04 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 Hi John: That is good news...could always use another one or may be two. I was wondering what I was going to give a smart nine year old niece Christmas...I think you have answered my question. :-) Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:19:59 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 For you penguin heads :) http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From tinanfields at torchlake.com Tue Nov 11 09:21:50 2014 From: tinanfields at torchlake.com (Tina Norris Fields) Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:21:50 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? In-Reply-To: References: <54610446.8090102@torchlake.com> <54611162.8050601@torchlake.com> Message-ID: <5462298E.4080403@torchlake.com> Hi Arthur, For a single interview, I'd consider using Skype or Google's Hangout. Initiating a video call with one of these will automatically turn on the camera, so, you don't have to. I'm curious about the webcam interview-podcast-thousands-of-responses thing, though. I think the answer is "yes" but I'm not completely clear on what the question really is. Can you share more information about this project? Best to you, TNF Tina Norris Fields tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com 231-322-2787 On 11/10/2014 4:16 PM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Thanks, Tina. I'll try everything you suggested. > > I have to figure out how to make this work, because a certain client in the > USA wants me to do a webcam interview and I have no idea how to do that.. > > Call me dinosaur or wimp or whatever, but I have stayed far away from all > the social media. I regard this stuff as fundamentally evil. > > But at the same time, it appears that I must open myself to a certain > corporation because I want to. I'm willing to do a podcast with them but am > also unwilling to expose myself for massive public receipts/responses/etc. > I want to be able to state my case and receive only selected responses. Is > there a way to do that? (I'm expecting thousands of responses and I need a > way to filter them.) > > On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Tina Norris Fields < > tinanfields at torchlake.com> wrote: > >> Hi again, Arthur, >> >> While these key-combinations have not worked for me, I did find them >> suggested by others for turning the webcam on and off. One was Fn+F6, >> another was Fn+F7. I have not been successful in finding a key-combination >> that works for me. Pinning the icon to my taskbar is what worked for me. >> >> Best to you, >> TNF >> >> Tina Norris Fields >> tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com >> 231-322-2787 >> >> On 11/10/2014 1:30 PM, Tina Norris Fields wrote: >> >>> Hi Arthur, >>> I haven't spotted the keystroke shortcut for turning on the camera, but - >>> Launch the charms bar, click the search button, start typing "camera"- >>> you won't have to type the whole thing. >>> Right-click the camera app icon and make sure it is pinned to both your >>> start window and your taskbar. >>> From here on out, you can click the camera icon on either your taskbar >>> (if you're in the desktop view), or on its tile in the start window. >>> Hope this helps, >>> TNF >>> >>> Tina Norris Fields >>> tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com >>> 231-322-2787 >>> >>> On 11/10/2014 9:08 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: >>> >>>> I have a Dell Inspiron laptop and I don't know hot to turn the camera on >>>> and off. A couple of times I accidentally turned it on (missed keystroke) >>>> but I don't know how I did it. The Quick Start Guide doesn't seem to >>>> mention it. Anyone know the magic keystroke combination? >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> dba-Tech mailing list >>> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >>> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >>> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> > > From accessd at shaw.ca Tue Nov 11 14:39:28 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:39:28 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1382154271.41560774.1415738368691.JavaMail.root@cds018> Have you tried Skype? Easy to use, free to cheap, runs on all platforms and requires no social obligations. We use it to contact family and friend. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arthur Fuller" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:16:33 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? Thanks, Tina. I'll try everything you suggested. I have to figure out how to make this work, because a certain client in the USA wants me to do a webcam interview and I have no idea how to do that.. Call me dinosaur or wimp or whatever, but I have stayed far away from all the social media. I regard this stuff as fundamentally evil. But at the same time, it appears that I must open myself to a certain corporation because I want to. I'm willing to do a podcast with them but am also unwilling to expose myself for massive public receipts/responses/etc. I want to be able to state my case and receive only selected responses. Is there a way to do that? (I'm expecting thousands of responses and I need a way to filter them.) On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Tina Norris Fields < tinanfields at torchlake.com> wrote: > Hi again, Arthur, > > While these key-combinations have not worked for me, I did find them > suggested by others for turning the webcam on and off. One was Fn+F6, > another was Fn+F7. I have not been successful in finding a key-combination > that works for me. Pinning the icon to my taskbar is what worked for me. > > Best to you, > TNF > > Tina Norris Fields > tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com > 231-322-2787 > > On 11/10/2014 1:30 PM, Tina Norris Fields wrote: > >> Hi Arthur, >> I haven't spotted the keystroke shortcut for turning on the camera, but - >> Launch the charms bar, click the search button, start typing "camera"- >> you won't have to type the whole thing. >> Right-click the camera app icon and make sure it is pinned to both your >> start window and your taskbar. >> From here on out, you can click the camera icon on either your taskbar >> (if you're in the desktop view), or on its tile in the start window. >> Hope this helps, >> TNF >> >> Tina Norris Fields >> tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com >> 231-322-2787 >> >> On 11/10/2014 9:08 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: >> >>> I have a Dell Inspiron laptop and I don't know hot to turn the camera on >>> and off. A couple of times I accidentally turned it on (missed keystroke) >>> but I don't know how I did it. The Quick Start Guide doesn't seem to >>> mention it. Anyone know the magic keystroke combination? >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > -- Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Tue Nov 11 14:53:23 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:53:23 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <573100039.41570626.1415739203390.JavaMail.root@cds018> It sounds like fun. There are a number of links out there on how to integrate drone-copters and Raspberry Pi hardware along with downloadable OS software. If you ever retire (?) could be a great way to search for deer when out hunting? Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 3:13:56 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 I think these would be nice little units to integrate into a hobby drone. Then you'd a 'smart drone' :-) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:04 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 Hi John: That is good news...could always use another one or may be two. I was wondering what I was going to give a smart nine year old niece Christmas...I think you have answered my question. :-) Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:19:59 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 For you penguin heads :) http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Tue Nov 11 17:34:23 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:34:23 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? In-Reply-To: <1382154271.41560774.1415738368691.JavaMail.root@cds018> References: <1382154271.41560774.1415738368691.JavaMail.root@cds018> Message-ID: I've used Skype a long time ago, and according to Tina, it will automagically turn on my camera and microphone. Hace yet to try this, but willing to give it a go. Tina, since you've evinced interest in the project, I'm willing to disclose details privately, but cannot yet make this public. A. ? From fuller.artful at gmail.com Tue Nov 11 17:55:39 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:55:39 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 In-Reply-To: <573100039.41570626.1415739203390.JavaMail.root@cds018> References: <573100039.41570626.1415739203390.JavaMail.root@cds018> Message-ID: Jim, This sounds like a huge win for drug dealers in B.C. A few dozen pair of surgical gloves and a few dozen copters and wow, the expenses go way down, not to mention the bustio (I made that term up, but I think you can guess what it means) On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Jim Lawrence wrote: > It sounds like fun. There are a number of links out there on how to > integrate drone-copters and Raspberry Pi hardware along with downloadable > OS software. > > If you ever retire (?) could be a great way to search for deer when out > hunting? > > Jim > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John R Bartow" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" < > dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 3:13:56 PM > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 > > I think these would be nice little units to integrate into a hobby drone. > Then you'd a 'smart drone' :-) > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:04 PM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 > > Hi John: > > That is good news...could always use another one or may be two. > > I was wondering what I was going to give a smart nine year old niece > Christmas...I think you have answered my question. :-) > > Jim > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John R Bartow" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:19:59 AM > Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 > > For you penguin heads :) > > http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > -- Arthur From fuller.artful at gmail.com Wed Nov 12 06:04:15 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 07:04:15 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Message-ID: Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions on how to fix the other one? -- Arthur From eptept at gmail.com Wed Nov 12 08:09:09 2014 From: eptept at gmail.com (Ed Tesiny) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 09:09:09 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes, I have has this problem. Uninstall all browsers except IE. Do a system restore to an earlier time, the farther from now the better. Run MalwareBytes and Eusing Registry Cleaner (both free) then see if IE can connect to the internet. If so, then download the browser of your choice. I suggest you download Firefox first. On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 7:04 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or > Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the > proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has > hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried > uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. > > The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a > problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions > on how to fix the other one? > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From garykjos at gmail.com Wed Nov 12 08:29:08 2014 From: garykjos at gmail.com (Gary Kjos) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 08:29:08 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 1. Run Chrome as Administrator. 2. Go to the settings in Chrome. 3. Go to Advanced Settings (its all the way down). 4. Scroll to Network Section and click on ''Change proxy settings''. 5. A window will pop up with the name ''Internet Properties'' 6. Click on ''LAN settings'' 7. Un-check ''Use a proxy server for your LAN'' 8. Check ''Automatically detect settings'' 9. Click everything ''OK'' and you are done! On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 6:04 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or > Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the > proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has > hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried > uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. > > The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a > problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions > on how to fix the other one? > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com From eptept at gmail.com Wed Nov 12 08:31:22 2014 From: eptept at gmail.com (Ed Tesiny) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 09:31:22 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That's assuming he has a browser to run, I didn't. On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Gary Kjos wrote: > 1. Run Chrome as Administrator. > 2. Go to the settings in Chrome. > 3. Go to Advanced Settings (its all the way down). > 4. Scroll to Network Section and click on ''Change proxy settings''. > 5. A window will pop up with the name ''Internet Properties'' > 6. Click on ''LAN settings'' > 7. Un-check ''Use a proxy server for your LAN'' > 8. Check ''Automatically detect settings'' > 9. Click everything ''OK'' and you are done! > > On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 6:04 AM, Arthur Fuller > wrote: > > Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or > > Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to > the > > proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has > > hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried > > uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. > > > > The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a > > problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any > suggestions > > on how to fix the other one? > > > > -- > > Arthur > > _______________________________________________ > > dba-Tech mailing list > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > -- > Gary Kjos > garykjos at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From garykjos at gmail.com Wed Nov 12 08:34:22 2014 From: garykjos at gmail.com (Gary Kjos) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 08:34:22 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That came from here.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmapUgg12UU Apparently from reading the comments that the virus or whatever will immediately reset the changes though....... You need to do malware bytes and other scanning tools to remove that bad boy. GK On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Gary Kjos wrote: > 1. Run Chrome as Administrator. > 2. Go to the settings in Chrome. > 3. Go to Advanced Settings (its all the way down). > 4. Scroll to Network Section and click on ''Change proxy settings''. > 5. A window will pop up with the name ''Internet Properties'' > 6. Click on ''LAN settings'' > 7. Un-check ''Use a proxy server for your LAN'' > 8. Check ''Automatically detect settings'' > 9. Click everything ''OK'' and you are done! > > On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 6:04 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: >> Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or >> Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the >> proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has >> hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried >> uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. >> >> The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a >> problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions >> on how to fix the other one? >> >> -- >> Arthur >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > -- > Gary Kjos > garykjos at gmail.com -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Wed Nov 12 10:31:59 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:31:59 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks, Gary! Arthur ? From accessd at shaw.ca Wed Nov 12 12:36:50 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:36:50 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <274995408.42321265.1415817410047.JavaMail.root@cds018> BC is virtually a free Cannabis region as small amounts are not being prosecuted. ...But with Washington and Oregon states legalizing the product, BC's current largest cash crop, has seen its sales dramatically drop. Huge volumes of the weed have been passing through the borders for years using the traditional methods. It would take a pretty large 'copter to challenge the volumes that are currently being transported. ;-) Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arthur Fuller" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 3:55:39 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 Jim, This sounds like a huge win for drug dealers in B.C. A few dozen pair of surgical gloves and a few dozen copters and wow, the expenses go way down, not to mention the bustio (I made that term up, but I think you can guess what it means) On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Jim Lawrence wrote: > It sounds like fun. There are a number of links out there on how to > integrate drone-copters and Raspberry Pi hardware along with downloadable > OS software. > > If you ever retire (?) could be a great way to search for deer when out > hunting? > > Jim > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John R Bartow" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" < > dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 3:13:56 PM > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 > > I think these would be nice little units to integrate into a hobby drone. > Then you'd a 'smart drone' :-) > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:04 PM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 > > Hi John: > > That is good news...could always use another one or may be two. > > I was wondering what I was going to give a smart nine year old niece > Christmas...I think you have answered my question. :-) > > Jim > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John R Bartow" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:19:59 AM > Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 > > For you penguin heads :) > > http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > -- Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Wed Nov 12 13:36:47 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:36:47 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <655941443.42382479.1415821007314.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi Arthur If you haven't done any tinkering by setting up a proxy server connection from your browser then it must be some hacking...such is the life of a Windows user. ;-) Have you checked each browser to see if the default internet connection has been re-configured?...if so, an easy fix. If there is no obvious tampering then check you internet setup (card or wi-fi) as that would be central place for any configurations. (that is the area that I would check first). I would switch things around first, like connect via wi-fi if I was using a cable connection or vice-versa, that might expose the culprit and then deleting and resetting the connection would work. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arthur Fuller" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 4:04:15 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions on how to fix the other one? -- Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Wed Nov 12 13:50:16 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:50:16 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1820633990.42403587.1415821816982.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi Gary: Excellent vid Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Kjos" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 6:34:22 AM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers That came from here.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmapUgg12UU Apparently from reading the comments that the virus or whatever will immediately reset the changes though....... You need to do malware bytes and other scanning tools to remove that bad boy. GK On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Gary Kjos wrote: > 1. Run Chrome as Administrator. > 2. Go to the settings in Chrome. > 3. Go to Advanced Settings (its all the way down). > 4. Scroll to Network Section and click on ''Change proxy settings''. > 5. A window will pop up with the name ''Internet Properties'' > 6. Click on ''LAN settings'' > 7. Un-check ''Use a proxy server for your LAN'' > 8. Check ''Automatically detect settings'' > 9. Click everything ''OK'' and you are done! > > On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 6:04 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: >> Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or >> Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the >> proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has >> hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried >> uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. >> >> The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a >> problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions >> on how to fix the other one? >> >> -- >> Arthur >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > -- > Gary Kjos > garykjos at gmail.com -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jbartow at winhaven.net Wed Nov 12 16:40:46 2014 From: jbartow at winhaven.net (John R Bartow) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:40:46 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 In-Reply-To: <573100039.41570626.1415739203390.JavaMail.root@cds018> References: <573100039.41570626.1415739203390.JavaMail.root@cds018> Message-ID: <02c601cffec9$b33ffaf0$19bff0d0$@winhaven.net> Ha! Never thought of that. I wonder if it's illegal yet? -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 2:53 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 It sounds like fun. There are a number of links out there on how to integrate drone-copters and Raspberry Pi hardware along with downloadable OS software. If you ever retire (?) could be a great way to search for deer when out hunting? Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 3:13:56 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 I think these would be nice little units to integrate into a hobby drone. Then you'd a 'smart drone' :-) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:04 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 Hi John: That is good news...could always use another one or may be two. I was wondering what I was going to give a smart nine year old niece Christmas...I think you have answered my question. :-) Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:19:59 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 For you penguin heads :) http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jbartow at winhaven.net Wed Nov 12 16:51:13 2014 From: jbartow at winhaven.net (John R Bartow) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:51:13 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: <1820633990.42403587.1415821816982.JavaMail.root@cds018> References: <1820633990.42403587.1415821816982.JavaMail.root@cds018> Message-ID: And, to be clear, removing the proxy highjacker applies to any browser not just chrome -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:50 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Hi Gary: Excellent vid Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Kjos" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 6:34:22 AM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers That came from here.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmapUgg12UU Apparently from reading the comments that the virus or whatever will immediately reset the changes though....... You need to do malware bytes and other scanning tools to remove that bad boy. GK On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Gary Kjos wrote: > 1. Run Chrome as Administrator. > 2. Go to the settings in Chrome. > 3. Go to Advanced Settings (its all the way down). > 4. Scroll to Network Section and click on ''Change proxy settings''. > 5. A window will pop up with the name ''Internet Properties'' > 6. Click on ''LAN settings'' > 7. Un-check ''Use a proxy server for your LAN'' > 8. Check ''Automatically detect settings'' > 9. Click everything ''OK'' and you are done! > > On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 6:04 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: >> Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox >> or Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to >> connect to the proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I >> downloaded has hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I >> even tried uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. >> >> The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not >> a problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any >> suggestions on how to fix the other one? >> >> -- >> Arthur >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > -- > Gary Kjos > garykjos at gmail.com -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From tinanfields at torchlake.com Wed Nov 12 17:12:46 2014 From: tinanfields at torchlake.com (Tina Norris Fields) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:12:46 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to turn camera on? In-Reply-To: References: <1382154271.41560774.1415738368691.JavaMail.root@cds018> Message-ID: <5463E96E.2090602@torchlake.com> Lovely, as you know, my telephone number is at the bottom of my signature card. I'll be working at home tomorrow. I'd love to chat. Maybe also you will set up a Skype account and give me a call - skype name is pretty straightforward: tina.norris.fields Friday is the birthday for two of my daughters (yup, born on the same day, seven years apart), and Thursday is the birthday for one of my stepdaughters. So, I'll be easily thinking birthdays this week - happy early birthday wishes!! :-) TNF Tina Norris Fields tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com 231-322-2787 On 11/11/2014 6:34 PM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > I've used Skype a long time ago, and according to Tina, it will > automagically turn on my camera and microphone. Hace yet to try this, but > willing to give it a go. > > Tina, since you've evinced interest in the project, I'm willing to disclose > details privately, but cannot yet make this public. > > A. > ? > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From Lambert.Heenan at aig.com Thu Nov 13 12:17:37 2014 From: Lambert.Heenan at aig.com (Heenan, Lambert) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:17:37 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Have you tried manually changing your Internet connection settings? From IE (Tools Menu) or Control Panel select Internet Options, then the Connections tab and click the LAN Settings button. Normally you never need a proxy server, so if you see one set up delete the info and clear the 'Use a proxy server' check box. Might be quicker that uninstalling everything, but I'd still do a Malware scan. Lambert Prediction is difficult, especially of the future. -- Niels Bohr -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:04 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions on how to fix the other one? -- Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jbartow at winhaven.net Thu Nov 13 12:35:22 2014 From: jbartow at winhaven.net (John R Bartow) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:35:22 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <01f701cfff70$95788f80$c069ae80$@winhaven.net> Lambert, That's what the video was about. Some proxy hijackers can lock down the GUI screen so it can't be done any other way than what the video shows (or scripted but I think that's a tad beyond what's needed for most). -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Heenan, Lambert Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:18 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Have you tried manually changing your Internet connection settings? From IE (Tools Menu) or Control Panel select Internet Options, then the Connections tab and click the LAN Settings button. Normally you never need a proxy server, so if you see one set up delete the info and clear the 'Use a proxy server' check box. Might be quicker that uninstalling everything, but I'd still do a Malware scan. Lambert Prediction is difficult, especially of the future. -- Niels Bohr -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:04 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions on how to fix the other one? -- Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From mcp2004 at mail.ru Thu Nov 13 15:03:21 2014 From: mcp2004 at mail.ru (=?UTF-8?B?U2FsYWtoZXRkaW5vdiBTaGFtaWw=?=) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:03:21 +0300 Subject: [dba-Tech] =?utf-8?q?Microsoft_Takes_=2ENET_Open_Source_And_Cross?= =?utf-8?q?-Platform?= Message-ID: <1415912601.618040481@f27.i.mail.ru> Hi All -- FYI: "Microsoft Takes .NET Open Source And Cross-Platform" http://techcrunch.com/2014/11/12/microsoft-takes-net-open-source-and-cross-platform/ -- ???????????? ?????? From accessd at shaw.ca Thu Nov 13 15:25:39 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:25:39 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] Microsoft Takes .NET Open Source And Cross-Platform In-Reply-To: <1415912601.618040481@f27.i.mail.ru> Message-ID: <687253258.43553179.1415913939369.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi Shamil: That is truly great news. It does not come as a big surprise considering Microsoft's new direction. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Salakhetdinov Shamil" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 1:03:21 PM Subject: [dba-Tech] Microsoft Takes .NET Open Source And Cross-Platform Hi All -- FYI: "Microsoft Takes .NET Open Source And Cross-Platform" http://techcrunch.com/2014/11/12/microsoft-takes-net-open-source-and-cross-platform/ -- ???????????? ?????? _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Thu Nov 13 16:26:12 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:26:12 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] Good news for developers? In-Reply-To: <1415912601.618040481@f27.i.mail.ru> Message-ID: <2121652032.43609023.1415917572173.JavaMail.root@cds018> The following article implies that developers will be called on more than ever to do custom designs as we move further away from the "one size fits all" of the last decade. http://www.techrepublic.com/article/it-buyers-calling-it-quits-with-silicon-valley/?tag=nl.e101&s_cid=e101&ttag=e101&ftag=TRE684d531 Jim From accessd at shaw.ca Thu Nov 13 18:31:02 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:31:02 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 In-Reply-To: <02c601cffec9$b33ffaf0$19bff0d0$@winhaven.net> Message-ID: <913866998.43782229.1415925062869.JavaMail.root@cds018> Most cities have made drone traffic illegal or requiring of a license but I think it is perfectly legal in rural areas. It would be a great way to get some incredible winter pictures of the scenery with full fall leaves, snow on the fields and maybe even deer and deer tracks...Just trying to visualize some such fine autumn day...though I am sure any sort of weaponizing of these 'copters would be highly illegal. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 2:40:46 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 Ha! Never thought of that. I wonder if it's illegal yet? -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 2:53 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 It sounds like fun. There are a number of links out there on how to integrate drone-copters and Raspberry Pi hardware along with downloadable OS software. If you ever retire (?) could be a great way to search for deer when out hunting? Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 3:13:56 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 I think these would be nice little units to integrate into a hobby drone. Then you'd a 'smart drone' :-) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:04 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 Hi John: That is good news...could always use another one or may be two. I was wondering what I was going to give a smart nine year old niece Christmas...I think you have answered my question. :-) Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R Bartow" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:19:59 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] RASPBERRY PI MODEL A+ ON SALE NOW AT $20 For you penguin heads :) http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From Lambert.Heenan at aig.com Fri Nov 14 07:34:00 2014 From: Lambert.Heenan at aig.com (Heenan, Lambert) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:34:00 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: <01f701cfff70$95788f80$c069ae80$@winhaven.net> References: <01f701cfff70$95788f80$c069ae80$@winhaven.net> Message-ID: Ahh... I confess I did not view the video. So it sounds like the hack involves applying a policy to prevent editing the proxy settings. In that case restore points are presumably the solution. Lambert -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John R Bartow Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 1:35 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Importance: High Lambert, That's what the video was about. Some proxy hijackers can lock down the GUI screen so it can't be done any other way than what the video shows (or scripted but I think that's a tad beyond what's needed for most). -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Heenan, Lambert Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:18 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Have you tried manually changing your Internet connection settings? From IE (Tools Menu) or Control Panel select Internet Options, then the Connections tab and click the LAN Settings button. Normally you never need a proxy server, so if you see one set up delete the info and clear the 'Use a proxy server' check box. Might be quicker that uninstalling everything, but I'd still do a Malware scan. Lambert Prediction is difficult, especially of the future. -- Niels Bohr -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:04 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions on how to fix the other one? -- Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jbartow at winhaven.net Fri Nov 14 12:58:28 2014 From: jbartow at winhaven.net (John R Bartow) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:58:28 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers In-Reply-To: References: <01f701cfff70$95788f80$c069ae80$@winhaven.net> Message-ID: <017e01d0003c$fa5e82c0$ef1b8840$@winhaven.net> The video showed how to get around the locked proxy settings. I was thinking the same thing about using system restore to do it. I don't know why that would not be effective and it seems like it would be a lot easier for the end user than editing the registry. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Heenan, Lambert Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 7:34 AM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Ahh... I confess I did not view the video. So it sounds like the hack involves applying a policy to prevent editing the proxy settings. In that case restore points are presumably the solution. Lambert -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John R Bartow Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 1:35 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Importance: High Lambert, That's what the video was about. Some proxy hijackers can lock down the GUI screen so it can't be done any other way than what the video shows (or scripted but I think that's a tad beyond what's needed for most). -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Heenan, Lambert Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:18 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Have you tried manually changing your Internet connection settings? From IE (Tools Menu) or Control Panel select Internet Options, then the Connections tab and click the LAN Settings button. Normally you never need a proxy server, so if you see one set up delete the info and clear the 'Use a proxy server' check box. Might be quicker that uninstalling everything, but I'd still do a Malware scan. Lambert Prediction is difficult, especially of the future. -- Niels Bohr -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:04 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Hijacked browsers Something has happened to my laptop. When I run any browser, WaterFox or Chrome or IE, I'm getting this message that says "Unable to connect to the proxy server". I can only conjecture that something I downloaded has hijacked my browsers and have no idea how to fix it. I even tried uninstalling WaterFox and re-installing it, but that didn't work. The upside is that I have two computers and the secondary one is not a problem, which is how I'm able to send this plea for help. Any suggestions on how to fix the other one? -- Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From gustav at cactus.dk Tue Nov 18 04:28:26 2014 From: gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:28:26 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Message-ID: Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav From hkotsch at arcor.de Tue Nov 18 06:06:33 2014 From: hkotsch at arcor.de (Helmut Kotsch) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:06:33 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000301d00328$18414410$48c3cc30$@de> How about this one: http://www.acronis.com/en-eu/personal/hard-drive-health/ Helmut -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- Von: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] Im Auftrag von Gustav Brock Gesendet: Dienstag, 18. November 2014 11:28 An: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Betreff: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From gustav at cactus.dk Tue Nov 18 11:29:01 2014 From: gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:29:01 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring In-Reply-To: <000301d00328$18414410$48c3cc30$@de> References: <000301d00328$18414410$48c3cc30$@de> Message-ID: Hi Helmut Thanks! Spot on, and even free. However, it will not send e-mails from my test server. I've reported this as a bug at the support forum. /gustav -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] P? vegne af Helmut Kotsch Sendt: 18. november 2014 13:07 Til: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring How about this one: http://www.acronis.com/en-eu/personal/hard-drive-health/ Helmut -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- Von: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] Im Auftrag von Gustav Brock Gesendet: Dienstag, 18. November 2014 11:28 An: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Betreff: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav From accessd at shaw.ca Tue Nov 18 12:51:29 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:51:29 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <2088106870.47722389.1416336689721.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi Gustav: I am not sure whether you are asking for an application that monitors drive activity or whether you are interested in monitoring the physical well-being of hard drives. I have assumed the latter. Check the following out: http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php The little app can be made to stay in memory and bootup at the start. There is an email process built in, that can send messages depending on thresholds you can set. That said you can make any program into a service...but it is not automatic. The program is also a little dated but it was designed to test hardware. Note: A number of years ago I set it up on my Microsoft 2008 server and it worked reasonably well (It allowed me to isolated a failing external power supply; UPS)...it was that everything tended to be so stable that I finally removed the program from the bootup as it just used memory and wasn't really needed. But it is a good app for testing your computer with once in a while. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:28:26 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From gustav at cactus.dk Tue Nov 18 16:48:38 2014 From: gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:48:38 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring In-Reply-To: <2088106870.47722389.1416336689721.JavaMail.root@cds018> References: , <2088106870.47722389.1416336689721.JavaMail.root@cds018> Message-ID: <1416350918156.1120@cactus.dk> Hi Jim It is for physical monitoring. I prefer a service that just "sits there" and alerts without you going to the console. If just Acronis DM could send an e-mail, but it refuses stubbornly. /gustav ________________________________________ Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com p? vegne af Jim Lawrence Sendt: 18. november 2014 19:51 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Gustav: I am not sure whether you are asking for an application that monitors drive activity or whether you are interested in monitoring the physical well-being of hard drives. I have assumed the latter. Check the following out: http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php The little app can be made to stay in memory and bootup at the start. There is an email process built in, that can send messages depending on thresholds you can set. That said you can make any program into a service...but it is not automatic. The program is also a little dated but it was designed to test hardware. Note: A number of years ago I set it up on my Microsoft 2008 server and it worked reasonably well (It allowed me to isolated a failing external power supply; UPS)...it was that everything tended to be so stable that I finally removed the program from the bootup as it just used memory and wasn't really needed. But it is a good app for testing your computer with once in a while. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:28:26 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav From accessd at shaw.ca Wed Nov 19 23:30:55 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:30:55 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] A new tablet: Jolla In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <289546112.49224987.1416461455171.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi All: Here is a new tablet...new a new Sailfish OS (Linux distro) and new hardware and a good price...all Open Source Here is their crowd-funding site which has more than made their goal: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jolla-tablet-world-s-first-crowdsourced-tablet See also: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/11/19/jolla_tablet Jim From accessd at shaw.ca Thu Nov 20 00:07:22 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:07:22 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring In-Reply-To: <1416350918156.1120@cactus.dk> Message-ID: <1805093945.49237793.1416463642133.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi Gustav: Too bad, in all but the email Acronis DM does sound like excellent option. Does it even log entries of any kind? Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, 18 November, 2014 2:48:38 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Jim It is for physical monitoring. I prefer a service that just "sits there" and alerts without you going to the console. If just Acronis DM could send an e-mail, but it refuses stubbornly. /gustav ________________________________________ Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com p? vegne af Jim Lawrence Sendt: 18. november 2014 19:51 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Gustav: I am not sure whether you are asking for an application that monitors drive activity or whether you are interested in monitoring the physical well-being of hard drives. I have assumed the latter. Check the following out: http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php The little app can be made to stay in memory and bootup at the start. There is an email process built in, that can send messages depending on thresholds you can set. That said you can make any program into a service...but it is not automatic. The program is also a little dated but it was designed to test hardware. Note: A number of years ago I set it up on my Microsoft 2008 server and it worked reasonably well (It allowed me to isolated a failing external power supply; UPS)...it was that everything tended to be so stable that I finally removed the program from the bootup as it just used memory and wasn't really needed. But it is a good app for testing your computer with once in a while. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:28:26 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From gustav at cactus.dk Thu Nov 20 01:10:20 2014 From: gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 07:10:20 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Message-ID: <44a7861ff3f4430f8a6093a6b4148f5b@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Hi Jim No, and sadly the forum isn't responsive. /gustav -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] P? vegne af Jim Lawrence Sendt: 20. november 2014 07:07 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Gustav: Too bad, in all but the email Acronis DM does sound like excellent option. Does it even log entries of any kind? Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, 18 November, 2014 2:48:38 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Jim It is for physical monitoring. I prefer a service that just "sits there" and alerts without you going to the console. If just Acronis DM could send an e-mail, but it refuses stubbornly. /gustav ________________________________________ Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com p? vegne af Jim Lawrence Sendt: 18. november 2014 19:51 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Gustav: I am not sure whether you are asking for an application that monitors drive activity or whether you are interested in monitoring the physical well-being of hard drives. I have assumed the latter. Check the following out: http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php The little app can be made to stay in memory and bootup at the start. There is an email process built in, that can send messages depending on thresholds you can set. That said you can make any program into a service...but it is not automatic. The program is also a little dated but it was designed to test hardware. Note: A number of years ago I set it up on my Microsoft 2008 server and it worked reasonably well (It allowed me to isolated a failing external power supply; UPS)...it was that everything tended to be so stable that I finally removed the program from the bootup as it just used memory and wasn't really needed. But it is a good app for testing your computer with once in a while. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:28:26 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav From accessd at shaw.ca Thu Nov 20 13:43:27 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:43:27 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring In-Reply-To: <44a7861ff3f4430f8a6093a6b4148f5b@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: <747382962.49861103.1416512607547.JavaMail.root@cds018> Hi Gustav: I hate to say it knowing your desire for "pure" environment but maybe you should investigate a Linux hybrid solution. There are a number of ways to do that: http://www.howtogeek.com/170870/5-ways-to-run-linux-software-on-windows As for an application that would have all the feature you need, I have not investigated further but I have never been disappointed especially when looking for system hardware or software management tools...this is where Linux excels. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 11:10:20 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Jim No, and sadly the forum isn't responsive. /gustav -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] P? vegne af Jim Lawrence Sendt: 20. november 2014 07:07 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Gustav: Too bad, in all but the email Acronis DM does sound like excellent option. Does it even log entries of any kind? Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, 18 November, 2014 2:48:38 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Jim It is for physical monitoring. I prefer a service that just "sits there" and alerts without you going to the console. If just Acronis DM could send an e-mail, but it refuses stubbornly. /gustav ________________________________________ Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com p? vegne af Jim Lawrence Sendt: 18. november 2014 19:51 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi Gustav: I am not sure whether you are asking for an application that monitors drive activity or whether you are interested in monitoring the physical well-being of hard drives. I have assumed the latter. Check the following out: http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php The little app can be made to stay in memory and bootup at the start. There is an email process built in, that can send messages depending on thresholds you can set. That said you can make any program into a service...but it is not automatic. The program is also a little dated but it was designed to test hardware. Note: A number of years ago I set it up on my Microsoft 2008 server and it worked reasonably well (It allowed me to isolated a failing external power supply; UPS)...it was that everything tended to be so stable that I finally removed the program from the bootup as it just used memory and wasn't really needed. But it is a good app for testing your computer with once in a while. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gustav Brock" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:28:26 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jbartow at winhaven.net Fri Nov 21 12:24:03 2014 From: jbartow at winhaven.net (John R Bartow) Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:24:03 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <011a01d005b8$544454b0$fcccfe10$@winhaven.net> Hi Gustav, http://www.smartmontools.org may be what you're looking for. You should be able to find smartctl here, which is scriptable. Here's a script I use with my RMS but it should run once manually: 'Begin script 'Original script by Ivan Kelleher @ Etelligence, Mar 2013 'an argument should to be passed for the script to run 'to identify attached devices and parameters run the command: smartctl --scan 'Pass the relevent argument to the script, e.g. C: or /dev/sda 'Pass Disabled to bypass the check, pass 2nd argument as optional reason, e.g. Disabled Incompatible ' 'Changes from previous '1. Added "-t force" to test command line. Is -X depreciated? ' 'Notes: '1. Only ATA devices are supported. 'Parameters strFileURL = "http://www.winhaven.net/cloud/utilities/smartctl.exe" exefile = "smartctl.exe" extraparam = " " 'Download 'Set Objects Set objFSO = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") 'Does application already Exist? If not objFSO.Fileexists(exefile) Then 'Download application Set objXMLHTTP = CreateObject("MSXML2.XMLHTTP") objXMLHTTP.open "GET", strFileURL, false objXMLHTTP.send() If objXMLHTTP.Status = 200 Then Set objADOStream = CreateObject("ADODB.Stream") objADOStream.Open objADOStream.Type = 1 'adTypeBinary objADOStream.Write objXMLHTTP.ResponseBody objADOStream.Position = 0 Set objFSO = Createobject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") If objFSO.Fileexists(exefile) Then objFSO.DeleteFile exefile Set objFSO = Nothing objADOStream.SaveToFile exefile objADOStream.Close Set objADOStream = Nothing End if End if 'Check for empty argument if WScript.Arguments.Count = 0 then WScript.Echo "ERROR No parameters given. Output from device scan:" Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set oExec = WshShell.Exec(exefile & " --scan-open") 'We wait for the end of process Do While oExec.Status = 0 WScript.Sleep 100 Loop 'We scan and display the command output flow Do While oExec.StdOut.AtEndOfStream <> True Wscript.Echo oExec.StdOut.ReadLine Loop WScript.Quit 2 else inputarg = Wscript.Arguments.Item(0) end if If Wscript.Arguments.Item(0) = "Disabled" then if not Wscript.Arguments.Item(1) = "" then WScript.Echo "Disabled: " & Wscript.Arguments.Item(1) else WScript.Echo "Disabled" end if WScript.Quit End if 'Stop any test running Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set oExec = WshShell.Exec(exefile & " -X " & extraparam & inputarg) 'We wait for the end of process Do While oExec.Status = 0 WScript.Sleep 100 Loop 'Try alternative If not oExec.ExitCode = 0 then extraparam = " -d sat,16 " Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set oExec = WshShell.Exec(exefile & " -X " & extraparam & inputarg) 'We wait for the end of process Do While oExec.Status = 0 WScript.Sleep 100 Loop If not oExec.ExitCode = 0 then WScript.Echo exefile & " finished with errors. Exit code 1:" & oExec.ExitCode WScript.Quit oExec.ExitCode End If End If 'Turn on SMART and start short self-test Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set oExec = WshShell.Exec(exefile & " -s on -t short -t force " & extraparam & inputarg) 'We wait for the end of process Do While oExec.Status = 0 WScript.Sleep 100 Loop 'Try alternative If not oExec.ExitCode = 0 then extraparam = " -d sat,16 " Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set oExec = WshShell.Exec(exefile & " -s on -t short -t force " & extraparam & inputarg) 'We wait for the end of process Do While oExec.Status = 0 WScript.Sleep 100 Loop If not oExec.ExitCode = 0 then WScript.Echo exefile & " finished with errors. Exit code 2:" & oExec.ExitCode WScript.Quit oExec.ExitCode End If End If 'Test for failing attributes Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set oExec = WshShell.Exec(exefile & " -q errorsonly -A -f brief -l selftest " & extraparam & inputarg) 'We wait for the end of process Do While oExec.Status = 0 WScript.Sleep 100 Loop AttributeResult = 0 'We scan and display the command output flow Do While oExec.StdOut.AtEndOfStream <> True strTemp = oExec.StdOut.ReadLine If InStr(strtemp, " ") > 0 Then AttributeResult = AttributeResult + 1 If not InStr(strtemp, "ID#") > 0 Then Wscript.Echo strtemp End If 'Ignore Past errors in Airflow_Temperature_Cel If InStr(strtemp, "Airflow_Temperature_Cel") > 0 Then If InStr(strtemp, "Past") > 0 Then AttributeResult = AttributeResult - 2 End If End If End If Loop Wscript.Echo strtemp If not oExec.ExitCode = 0 then WScript.Echo exefile & " finished with errors. Exit code 3:" & oExec.ExitCode WScript.Quit oExec.ExitCode End If 'Test SMART Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") commandline = exefile & " -H " & extraparam & inputarg Set oExec = WshShell.Exec(commandline) 'We wait for the end of process Do While oExec.Status = 0 WScript.Sleep 100 Loop 'We scan and display the command output flow Do strTemp = oExec.StdOut.ReadLine If InStr(strtemp, "PASSED") > 0 Then Wscript.Echo "SMART test on device " & inputarg & " PASSED" WScript.Quit AttributeResult ElseIf InStr(strtemp, "FAILED") > 0 Then Wscript.Echo "SMART test on device " & inputarg & " FAILED" WScript.Quit 1 End If Loop While Not oExec.StdOut.AtEndOfStream If not oExec.ExitCode = 0 then WScript.Echo exefile & " finished with errors. Exit code 4:" & oExec.ExitCode WScript.Quit oExec.ExitCode End If WScript.Quit 1 'End of Script Regards, John B -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:28 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] S.M.A.R.T. monitoring Hi all I'm looking for a utility that can run as a Windows service and monitor harddisks' S.M.A.R.T. log. Any recommendations? /gustav _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Sun Nov 23 10:02:34 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:02:34 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Word Questons Message-ID: 1. How do I see the properties of a Word document? Specifically, how can I determine which template was used to create a given document? 2. Once a document has been created, is there any way to switch it to use another template? 3. How and when can I specify which template to use when I create a new document? Background. I have a pair of computers side by side, both running Office 2007. Somehow I did something on my new computer that has changed the page layout of a normal document. Documents now appear with neither header nor footer -- no matter which Page Layout I choose, it has no effect. I even completely uninstalled Office and then re-installed it -- to no avail. I tried to create a new Word document and got the same result -- no header or footer. So then I copied a "bad" document from here to the other computer and opened it, and it behaved the same bad way. I created a blank document, which opened the "normal" way, then selected all the text from the bad document, copied and pasted into the blank document, and lo and behold, it behaved "correctly": the normal header and footer were respected. So I closed the bad document, and overwrote it with the good version. Then I copied it back to the computer where the problem exists, and opened it there, and its header and footer were correct. Next, I copied Normal.dotm from the good computer to the bad computer, overwriting the bad computer's version. Then I created a new document and Damn! It still didn't work! The final thing I did is copy the good version of Normal.dotm to the templates directory, naming it normal2.dotm. Hence my question about how to tell Word to use that version when I create a new Word document. I'm at my wit's end. Any advice, Word experts? -- Arthur From ssharkins at gmail.com Sun Nov 23 10:30:00 2014 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:30:00 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Word Questons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Is the white space gone Arthur? Arthur, go to the top or bottom margin of any page. Hover over that margin and watch for the cursor to change to two facing arrows. Look at the tip -- if it says display white space, you've accidentally turned off your white space margin. Just double-click the margin. Susan H. On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:02 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > 1. How do I see the properties of a Word document? Specifically, how can I > determine which template was used to create a given document? > 2. Once a document has been created, is there any way to switch it to use > another template? > 3. How and when can I specify which template to use when I create a new > document? > > Background. I have a pair of computers side by side, both running Office > 2007. Somehow I did something on my new computer that has changed the page > layout of a normal document. Documents now appear with neither header nor > footer -- no matter which Page Layout I choose, it has no effect. I even > completely uninstalled Office and then re-installed it -- to no avail. I > tried to create a new Word document and got the same result -- no header or > footer. So then I copied a "bad" document from here to the other computer > and opened it, and it behaved the same bad way. I created a blank document, > which opened the "normal" way, then selected all the text from the bad > document, copied and pasted into the blank document, and lo and behold, it > behaved "correctly": the normal header and footer were respected. So I > closed the bad document, and overwrote it with the good version. Then I > copied it back to the computer where the problem exists, and opened it > there, and its header and footer were correct. > > Next, I copied Normal.dotm from the good computer to the bad computer, > overwriting the bad computer's version. Then I created a new document and > Damn! It still didn't work! > > The final thing I did is copy the good version of Normal.dotm to the > templates directory, naming it normal2.dotm. Hence my question about how to > tell Word to use that version when I create a new Word document. > > I'm at my wit's end. Any advice, Word experts? > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Sun Nov 23 10:34:37 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:34:37 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Word Questons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Susan, Thanks for the suggestion but it doesn't work. It's as if Word thinks that there is no header or footer at all. Arthur On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Susan Harkins wrote: > Is the white space gone Arthur? > > Arthur, go to the top or bottom margin of any page. Hover over that margin > and watch for the cursor to change to two facing arrows. Look at the tip -- > if it says display white space, you've accidentally turned off your white > space margin. Just double-click the margin. > > Susan H. From fuller.artful at gmail.com Sun Nov 23 10:36:16 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:36:16 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Word Questons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Oops. I spoke too soon. I've got white space now. I wonder what it is that I did to cause the white space to disappear. Thanks! On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:34 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Susan, > > Thanks for the suggestion but it doesn't work. It's as if Word thinks that > there is no header or footer at all. > > Arthur > > On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Susan Harkins > wrote: > >> Is the white space gone Arthur? >> >> Arthur, go to the top or bottom margin of any page. Hover over that margin >> and watch for the cursor to change to two facing arrows. Look at the tip >> -- >> if it says display white space, you've accidentally turned off your white >> space margin. Just double-click the margin. >> >> Susan H. > > -- Arthur From ssharkins at gmail.com Sun Nov 23 10:51:15 2014 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:51:15 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Word Questons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If you've turned off the white space, there is no header of footer. When you hover over the margin, what does the pointer tip say? Susan H. On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:34 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Susan, > > Thanks for the suggestion but it doesn't work. It's as if Word thinks that > there is no header or footer at all. > > Arthur > > On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Susan Harkins > wrote: > > > Is the white space gone Arthur? > > > > Arthur, go to the top or bottom margin of any page. Hover over that > margin > > and watch for the cursor to change to two facing arrows. Look at the tip > -- > > if it says display white space, you've accidentally turned off your white > > space margin. Just double-click the margin. > > > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From ssharkins at gmail.com Sun Nov 23 10:51:38 2014 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:51:38 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Word Questons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You double-clicked your top or bottom margin. Susan H. On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:36 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Oops. I spoke too soon. I've got white space now. I wonder what it is that > I did to cause the white space to disappear. > > Thanks! > > On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:34 AM, Arthur Fuller > wrote: > > > Susan, > > > > Thanks for the suggestion but it doesn't work. It's as if Word thinks > that > > there is no header or footer at all. > > > > Arthur > > > > On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Susan Harkins > > wrote: > > > >> Is the white space gone Arthur? > >> > >> Arthur, go to the top or bottom margin of any page. Hover over that > margin > >> and watch for the cursor to change to two facing arrows. Look at the tip > >> -- > >> if it says display white space, you've accidentally turned off your > white > >> space margin. Just double-click the margin. > >> > >> Susan H. > > > > > > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From mcp2004 at mail.ru Sun Nov 23 11:29:05 2014 From: mcp2004 at mail.ru (=?UTF-8?B?U2FsYWtoZXRkaW5vdiBTaGFtaWw=?=) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:29:05 +0300 Subject: [dba-Tech] =?utf-8?q?Word_Questons?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1416763744.161479279@f39.i.mail.ru> Hi Arthur -- I do hope the following links will provide good help for your second issue: 1. http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/MacrosVBA/UpdateStyles.htm 2. http://shaunakelly.com/word/templates/attachtemplate.html 3. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6294084/change-or-add-template-in-word-document Actually the link #1 above should have all the needed information, I have got at this link #1 via links #3 and #2. ?Thank you. -- Shamil Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:02:34 -0500 from Arthur Fuller : >1. How do I see the properties of a Word document? Specifically, how can I >determine which template was used to create a given document? >2. Once a document has been created, is there any way to switch it to use >another template? >3. How and when can I specify which template to use when I create a new >document? > >Background. I have a pair of computers side by side, both running Office >2007. Somehow I did something on my new computer that has changed the page >layout of a normal document. Documents now appear with neither header nor >footer -- no matter which Page Layout I choose, it has no effect. I even >completely uninstalled Office and then re-installed it -- to no avail. I >tried to create a new Word document and got the same result -- no header or >footer. So then I copied a "bad" document from here to the other computer >and opened it, and it behaved the same bad way. I created a blank document, >which opened the "normal" way, then selected all the text from the bad >document, copied and pasted into the blank document, and lo and behold, it >behaved "correctly": the normal header and footer were respected. So I >closed the bad document, and overwrote it with the good version. Then I >copied it back to the computer where the problem exists, and opened it >there, and its header and footer were correct. > >Next, I copied Normal.dotm from the good computer to the bad computer, >overwriting the bad computer's version. Then I created a new document and >Damn! It still didn't work! > >The final thing I did is copy the good version of Normal.dotm to the >templates directory, naming it normal2.dotm. Hence my question about how to >tell Word to use that version when I create a new Word document. > >I'm at my wit's end. Any advice, Word experts? > >-- >Arthur >_______________________________________________ >dba-Tech mailing list >dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Wed Nov 26 09:44:59 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:44:59 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Strange message Message-ID: Upon a restart on my Win 8.1 laptop, I'm getting this message halfway into the startup: Windows cannot find 'c:\program files (x86)\Search Extensions\Client.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. I guess that something I installed wanted to hijack my search engine, but have no idea how to track this down, or even whether my guess is accurate. Any suggestions how to track this down? -- Arthur From garykjos at gmail.com Wed Nov 26 09:50:00 2014 From: garykjos at gmail.com (Gary Kjos) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:50:00 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] Strange message In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf91e4xG6Wo On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 9:44 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Upon a restart on my Win 8.1 laptop, I'm getting this message halfway into > the startup: > > Windows cannot find 'c:\program files (x86)\Search Extensions\Client.exe'. > Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. > > I guess that something I installed wanted to hijack my search engine, but > have no idea how to track this down, or even whether my guess is accurate. > > Any suggestions how to track this down? > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com From garykjos at gmail.com Wed Nov 26 09:53:14 2014 From: garykjos at gmail.com (Gary Kjos) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:53:14 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] Strange message In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/348715-windows-cannot-find-c-program-files-x86-search-extensions-client-ex.html Here is the gist of it Step 01. Go to My computer. Step 02. Double click on the C Drive. Step 03. Go to Windows -> System32 -> Tasks folder. Step 04. Find and delete all the files that has a word ?Rocket? Step 05. Now try rebooting your computer. The error message won?t be appeared anymore. GK On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 9:44 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Upon a restart on my Win 8.1 laptop, I'm getting this message halfway into > the startup: > > Windows cannot find 'c:\program files (x86)\Search Extensions\Client.exe'. > Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. > > I guess that something I installed wanted to hijack my search engine, but > have no idea how to track this down, or even whether my guess is accurate. > > Any suggestions how to track this down? > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Wed Nov 26 09:54:23 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:54:23 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] curious mouse behaviour on laptop Message-ID: Environment Dell Inspiron laptop. HP USB Optical mouse attached. Suddenly all the right-button clicks are failing in all programs. I still have the touchpad to get around this, but it pisses me off nonetheless. The other mouse functions (left button and wheel) work perfectly; only the right button's functionality seems to have gone away. Everything was fine until about a week ago. Why would this suddenly happen? My first guess was batteries, but given that 2 out of 3 continue to work perfectly, that doesn't make obvious sense Mice are cheap so it's not that big a deal, but being the ever-so-eco-sensitive guy, I don't want to chuck this mouse into the dustbin without at least an attempt to figure out what's gone wrong. Reboots don't solve the problem, and neither does unplugging/replugging. Any suggestions? -- Arthur From fuller.artful at gmail.com Wed Nov 26 10:15:53 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:15:53 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Strange message In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Gary, but dammit I'm Old School. A simple set of recipe-steps would suffice. I hate where all this is going: YouTube + some idiotic soundtrack etc. This is way NOT how I originally envisaged how the net might work. I had in mind the free exchance of information, without intervention/collation/commercialization of the accumulated data. I suffered the illusion that the net would become the ultimate social media, more akin to wikipedia than Facebook, but have since realized that I was deluded by the promises of equality, egalitarianism and freedom, none of which exist in the 21st century. Might I please request a pure-text recipe for curing this problem, shorn of its music-and-video stuff? As I said, I'm old-school. I just want a fix without videos and soundtracks and all that bla-bla-bla. On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 10:50 AM, Gary Kjos wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf91e4xG6Wo > > On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 9:44 AM, Arthur Fuller > wrote: > > Upon a restart on my Win 8.1 laptop, I'm getting this message halfway > into > > the startup: > > > > Windows cannot find 'c:\program files (x86)\Search > Extensions\Client.exe'. > > Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. > > > > I guess that something I installed wanted to hijack my search engine, but > > have no idea how to track this down, or even whether my guess is > accurate. > > > > Any suggestions how to track this down? > > > > -- > > Arthur > > _______________________________________________ > > dba-Tech mailing list > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > -- > Gary Kjos > garykjos at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > -- Arthur From garykjos at gmail.com Wed Nov 26 10:30:34 2014 From: garykjos at gmail.com (Gary Kjos) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:30:34 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] Strange message In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yeah, sent you two more messages. Step 01. Go to My computer. Step 02. Double click on the C Drive. Step 03. Go to Windows -> System32 -> Tasks folder. Step 04. Find and delete all the files that has a word ?Rocket? Step 05. Now try rebooting your computer. The error message won?t be appeared anymore. On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Thanks Gary, but dammit I'm Old School. A simple set of recipe-steps would > suffice. I hate where all this is going: YouTube + some idiotic soundtrack > etc. > > This is way NOT how I originally envisaged how the net might work. I had in > mind the free exchance of information, without > intervention/collation/commercialization of the accumulated data. I > suffered the illusion that the net would become the ultimate social media, > more akin to wikipedia than Facebook, but have since realized that I was > deluded by the promises of equality, egalitarianism and freedom, none of > which exist in the 21st century. > > Might I please request a pure-text recipe for curing this problem, shorn of > its music-and-video stuff? As I said, I'm old-school. I just want a fix > without videos and soundtracks and all that bla-bla-bla. > > On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 10:50 AM, Gary Kjos wrote: > >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf91e4xG6Wo >> >> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 9:44 AM, Arthur Fuller >> wrote: >> > Upon a restart on my Win 8.1 laptop, I'm getting this message halfway >> into >> > the startup: >> > >> > Windows cannot find 'c:\program files (x86)\Search >> Extensions\Client.exe'. >> > Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. >> > >> > I guess that something I installed wanted to hijack my search engine, but >> > have no idea how to track this down, or even whether my guess is >> accurate. >> > >> > Any suggestions how to track this down? >> > >> > -- >> > Arthur >> > _______________________________________________ >> > dba-Tech mailing list >> > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> >> >> >> -- >> Gary Kjos >> garykjos at gmail.com >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> > > > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com From garykjos at gmail.com Wed Nov 26 10:38:21 2014 From: garykjos at gmail.com (Gary Kjos) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:38:21 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] curious mouse behaviour on laptop In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: First try it on another computer to verify that the hardware is working and it's not a reprogrammed thing. Perhaps just unplugging it, rebooting with it not attached and then REPLUGGING it might work too as it might reinstall itself if it's a driver problem. It's possible that the right click switch is broken. Or it may have been reprogrammed in the driver. Or maybe it's got some dirt or foreign matter underneath the button so it can't complete the click motion. GK On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Environment Dell Inspiron laptop. HP USB Optical mouse attached. > > Suddenly all the right-button clicks are failing in all programs. I still > have the touchpad to get around this, but it pisses me off nonetheless. The > other mouse functions (left button and wheel) work perfectly; only the > right button's functionality seems to have gone away. Everything was fine > until about a week ago. > > Why would this suddenly happen? My first guess was batteries, but given > that 2 out of 3 continue to work perfectly, that doesn't make obvious sense > > Mice are cheap so it's not that big a deal, but being the > ever-so-eco-sensitive guy, I don't want to chuck this mouse into the > dustbin without at least an attempt to figure out what's gone wrong. > Reboots don't solve the problem, and neither does unplugging/replugging. > > Any suggestions? > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com From stuart at lexacorp.com.pg Wed Nov 26 12:25:36 2014 From: stuart at lexacorp.com.pg (Stuart McLachlan) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:25:36 +1000 Subject: [dba-Tech] curious mouse behaviour on laptop In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <54761B20.2457.1D5F0D43@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Microswitches in mice are not very robust and it's harly worth trying ro repair/replace one,. If it doesn't work on another machine either, replace the mouse. I periodically have a button stop working - I've got several old mice sitting around that I really need to throw away. -- Stuart On 26 Nov 2014 at 10:54, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Environment Dell Inspiron laptop. HP USB Optical mouse attached. > > Suddenly all the right-button clicks are failing in all programs. I > still have the touchpad to get around this, but it pisses me off > nonetheless. The other mouse functions (left button and wheel) work > perfectly; only the right button's functionality seems to have gone > away. Everything was fine until about a week ago. > > Why would this suddenly happen? My first guess was batteries, but > given that 2 out of 3 continue to work perfectly, that doesn't make > obvious sense > > Mice are cheap so it's not that big a deal, but being the > ever-so-eco-sensitive guy, I don't want to chuck this mouse into the > dustbin without at least an attempt to figure out what's gone wrong. > Reboots don't solve the problem, and neither does > unplugging/replugging. > > Any suggestions? > > -- > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Thu Nov 27 09:28:02 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:28:02 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service Message-ID: I can't remember how to do this. Windows 8.1. -- Arthur From gustav at cactus.dk Thu Nov 27 09:41:48 2014 From: gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:41:48 +0000 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service Message-ID: <6bb2104426ca41d49f8ce620fa8bf6dd@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Hi Arthur One way is from the command line: net stop nameofservice /gustav -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] P? vegne af Arthur Fuller Sendt: 27. november 2014 16:28 Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Emne: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service I can't remember how to do this. Windows 8.1. -- Arthur From fuller.artful at gmail.com Thu Nov 27 12:10:23 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:10:23 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service In-Reply-To: <6bb2104426ca41d49f8ce620fa8bf6dd@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> References: <6bb2104426ca41d49f8ce620fa8bf6dd@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: Gustav, I'm just reading through the help file for Net. Do you know if there's a way to list all running services? On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Gustav Brock wrote: > Hi Arthur > > One way is from the command line: > > net stop nameofservice > > /gustav From eptept at gmail.com Thu Nov 27 12:21:58 2014 From: eptept at gmail.com (Ed Tesiny) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:21:58 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service In-Reply-To: References: <6bb2104426ca41d49f8ce620fa8bf6dd@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: Unless I'm old time, pressing CTRL-ALT_DEL should bring you to the task manager where you can see everything going on and kill what you're not in favor of running. On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Gustav, > > I'm just reading through the help file for Net. Do you know if there's a > way to list all running services? > > On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Gustav Brock wrote: > > > Hi Arthur > > > > One way is from the command line: > > > > net stop nameofservice > > > > /gustav > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Thu Nov 27 12:31:27 2014 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:31:27 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service In-Reply-To: References: <6bb2104426ca41d49f8ce620fa8bf6dd@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: The old command-line stuff still works, so you're not quite yet a codger, and not even in the slightest cranky :) Having killed the MySQL service, I am now installing the current release of MariaDB. A. ? From stuart at lexacorp.com.pg Thu Nov 27 19:12:31 2014 From: stuart at lexacorp.com.pg (Stuart McLachlan) Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:12:31 +1000 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service In-Reply-To: References: <6bb2104426ca41d49f8ce620fa8bf6dd@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com>, , Message-ID: <5477CBFF.15701.23F9F218@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> But beware of it restarting when you reboot your computer. You need to go into the Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services and set its "Startup Type" property to Disabled (I assume that you can still do that in Win 8 ) On 27 Nov 2014 at 13:31, Arthur Fuller wrote: > The old command-line stuff still works, so you're not quite yet a > codger, and not even in the slightest cranky :) > > Having killed the MySQL service, I am now installing the current > release of MariaDB. > > A. > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From tinanfields at torchlake.com Fri Nov 28 09:42:42 2014 From: tinanfields at torchlake.com (Tina Norris Fields) Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:42:42 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service In-Reply-To: <5477CBFF.15701.23F9F218@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> References: <6bb2104426ca41d49f8ce620fa8bf6dd@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com>, , <5477CBFF.15701.23F9F218@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Message-ID: <547897F2.9030305@torchlake.com> Yes, one can still do that in Win 8. TNF Tina Norris Fields tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com 231-322-2787 On 11/27/2014 8:12 PM, Stuart McLachlan wrote: > But beware of it restarting when you reboot your computer. > > You need to go into the Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services and set its "Startup > Type" property to Disabled > > (I assume that you can still do that in Win 8 ) > > > On 27 Nov 2014 at 13:31, Arthur Fuller wrote: > >> The old command-line stuff still works, so you're not quite yet a >> codger, and not even in the slightest cranky :) >> >> Having killed the MySQL service, I am now installing the current >> release of MariaDB. >> >> A. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From jbartow at winhaven.net Fri Nov 28 12:48:59 2014 From: jbartow at winhaven.net (John R Bartow) Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:48:59 -0600 Subject: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service In-Reply-To: <547897F2.9030305@torchlake.com> References: <6bb2104426ca41d49f8ce620fa8bf6dd@AM2PR06MB0913.eurprd06.prod.outlook.com>, , <5477CBFF.15701.23F9F218@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> <547897F2.9030305@torchlake.com> Message-ID: <0aac01d00b3b$f89f4d70$e9dde850$@winhaven.net> You can do it the same way it any version of windows: Windows Flag Key + R then type services.msc and bob's your uncle. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Tina Norris Fields Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 9:43 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] How to stop a service Yes, one can still do that in Win 8. TNF Tina Norris Fields tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com 231-322-2787 On 11/27/2014 8:12 PM, Stuart McLachlan wrote: > But beware of it restarting when you reboot your computer. > > You need to go into the Control Panel - Administrative Tools - > Services and set its "Startup Type" property to Disabled > > (I assume that you can still do that in Win 8 ) > > > On 27 Nov 2014 at 13:31, Arthur Fuller wrote: > >> The old command-line stuff still works, so you're not quite yet a >> codger, and not even in the slightest cranky :) >> >> Having killed the MySQL service, I am now installing the current >> release of MariaDB. >> >> A. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Sun Nov 30 21:31:06 2014 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:31:06 -0700 (MST) Subject: [dba-Tech] The best streaming hardware In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <397133160.58795557.1417404666102.JavaMail.root@cds018> For those who want to stream the video and online games check out the following piece of hardware. 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