Rich Drushel: Hello, all you happy peoples. Rich Drushel: (PRIVATE) Hello Rich Drushel: (PRIVATE) Hello
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changed username to Bob S Bob S: Richard, my man!!!!! Rich Drushel: Ich bin hier! Bob S: "define your own self" Bob S: wait till mr clee gets in Rich Drushel: I don't know who <undefined> is. Bob S: prolly rich Rich Drushel: He won't talk to me. Rich Drushel: <undefined> that is... Bob S: anyway, got a great hotel with a BIG meeting room that fits the bill , nice rooms, Bob S: everything BUT a pool...... Rich Drushel: I think the only time I ever made it to the pool was at 007. Rich Drushel: And that was because Christina insisted on going.
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changed username to rich-c rich-c: All hail! Bob S: another hotel (same company, differetn name) has pool but tiny maybe possible passable meeting room Bob S: HAIL KING RICHARD rich-c: see we're discussing site for Adamcon Bob S: would like pool IF any possibly use it, but the other is better all around Bob S: ya mon Rich Drushel: "King" Richard? Rich Drushel: Has Elizabeth II been deposed? Bob S: (makes him feel good) "-) rich-c: there is one, but his last name is Petty Bob S: :-) Rich Drushel: Rats, I was hoping for a Rump Parliament or something...
<undefined> left chat session Bob S: we get nice rooms a full contintental breakfast w/ some hot stuff, complementary meeting room, + rich-c: naw, Her Majesty is doing a pretty good job, except at raising the kids rich-c: and everybody loves her mother Rich Drushel: I won't dare to show my face at 0E, Bob, I will be put to shame... Bob S: huh????? Rich Drushel: You got a nicer hotel deal than I did :-) rich-c: he's gonna need it; our dollar is down to 62 cents Rich Drushel: Just hope it's attendance-independent for the rates. Bob S: well, the whole deal is depentant on 10 rooms for free meeting room...... Rich Drushel: Richard, when my high school band went to Niagara Falls in 1976, my recollection is that $CN=$US; is that correct? Bob S: have counted on 9 for sure, and # 10 could be hospitality f not used........ Rich Drushel: I think we can get 10...that's better than the 15-20 we had to get. rich-c: could well have been teh case, Rich; there was a time when our dollar was higher Bob S: only drawbacks are no bacon and scrambly eggs and no pool Bob S: but that is the case in all we have found Bob S: close by that is
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changed username to Judy Rich Drushel: Maybe we were clueless tourists...but when we were there, the US and Canadian money sorta circulated in a mixture. Bob S: the big hotels don't want us, and the smaller new ones either don't have a meeting room or no pool rich-c: hi judy Rich Drushel: The Mighty Mitchell won't, though--guess I'll have to bring an electric frying pan for that crispy bacon :-) Rich Drushel: Hi Judy. Judy: Hi, Rich rich-c: let's just say if you wave a Yankee buck up here now, it will not be refused Rich Drushel: I'm finally near a computer on a Wednesday night. Rich Drushel: Not at 1.00 : 0.62, I'm sure... rich-c: oh yes, the only issue is how fair an exchange rate you'll be given Rich Drushel: I'm actually in the robot lab tonight, running an extra session which will run 9:30 to midnight. Bob S: naybe one mornign we can go "out" and indulge......... Bob S: ahso Rich Drushel: How you fixed for equipment, Bob? Bob S: truth be told, the mitchell probably should NOT have the bacon anyway rich-c: why bother? I always come home from Adamcon heavier than I left as is Rich Drushel: Pat Williams from B.A.S.I.C. called me last night to ask me to take all her ADAM stuff or she was gonna junk it. Bob S: last count, about 20+ ADAM's, lots of mem xpanders, etc Bob S: wanna buy some?????? Rich Drushel: Sandy Schwering's, too. Bob S: take it Rich Drushel: Of course, no brainer.
moved to room Meeting Place rich-c: you'll get used to using the alpenstock to get around the basement
changed username to Meeka Rich Drushel: I'm going to Dayton this weekend, but will be passing through Pat's hometown on my way back Sunday. rich-c: hello Meeka Bob S: got most of Bob Blair's left over ADAM stuff from Florida now Meeka: Hello all rich-c: the whole family's here tonight Judy: Hi, Meeka Rich Drushel: All the systems have floppy drives, which is the main reason not to see them junked. Bob S: the one and only ADAMnet hd unit, some mini winnie boards, ide hd boards, mem expanders, pralle ports, serial ports Bob S: you get thye idea Judy: how was your night with the boys Rich Drushel: Pat also has a MIDI interface. Bob S: MR CLEE........also found an EVE sound digitizer, remember those???????? Bob S: I don't and have no access software that I know of Meeka: ok. they empted out all of the toys, like normal ;) Rich Drushel: If we got lots of newbies to the next convention, it might be auction bait...but not if it's the usual crowd: rich-c: never saw one, but remember the tales Rich Drushel: Like the French knight in Monty Python's "Holy Grail", "Well, we already got one, ya see..." Judy: is that all, they get the living room stuff and the basement stuff too rich-c: actually the Eve unit was a speech synthesizers, wasn't it? Bob S: found a 1985 article iin NIAD describing it and what it does Bob S: yes, and clock calendar ship incorporated into it Meeka: yes, but I only have toys in one place ;) rich-c: thought it was Syd Carter's digitizer that had the clock chip Bob S: got to email the world I have been amassing by email address of anyone who even bid on an ADAM article on Ebay Judy: when do you get to go to Sams? Bob S: nope, this one has it too Bob S: even has a BIG watch battery inside to run it Meeka: not sure yet. have to ask Doug Bob S: didn't know what it was fromt he lettering so the other night I took the sucker apart to look at it rich-c: never did figure out why Adam needed a clock, but I gather the TDOS crowd have uses for it Bob S: JUST TO HAVE IT!!!!!! also got a door prize one that Gene Welch made some years ago Rich Drushel: The EOS designers thought it did, at least the date, since there are date fields in the directory. Judy: Ryan was in bed by 7:30 again tonight, Dad thinks he hasn't got that daylight savings time yet Meeka: maybe not. Bob S: maybe not sessions this year just play time with all the creations and inventions made for the ADAM rich-c: goody! I'll bring the Adam mouse Rich Drushel: Well, I'll talk about anything you need covered, Bob, just ask, with lead time. Judy: good thing I was really tired tonight Bob S: and the hundred thousand dollar question......?????? WHy did not Coleco put a clock in?????? cost? schematics? Bob S: should have been an EASY thing to incorporate Meeka: I am now too :-) rich-c: their way of avoiding Y2K hassles, no doubt Rich Drushel: Too cheap. Even the motherboard schematic refers to one of the center expansion slots as a "RTC card" (Real Time Clock). Bob S: maybe they figured people would not use clocks OR home computewrs and the fad would die out Judy: they do take the wind out of your sails don't they? Rich Drushel: Look at the AutoDialer, there's an orphaned concept. Bob S: got wome of them too Meeka: yes. and in a hurry to Bob S: that is WHY we need the BIG meeting room, to set up all the ADAM variations and goodies Meeka: yes and the big one locks too. Judy: was trying to needle point but even that took to much effort rich-c: well, I imagine assorted Clees will take two rooms Bob S: yes, the meetign room locks up well rich-c: which is 20% of your target Bob S: planning on it Rich, that is why the August 8-11 date, Pam's request as well as Ron M and Rich D rich-c: ah, we are firm with that now, are we? Bob S: and the BIG plus is........it is right next door to the place we had AC09, so Ron can again Bob S: cross 28th st to go to Target!!!!!!! Rich Drushel: ROTFL Bob S: requesteed date, works for all contacted and the hotel is open for then rich-c: crossing 28th St is just a fantasy - no one really does it and lives Judy: there are more traffic lights now though Bob S: SO it WILL be Thurs Aug 8- Sun Aug 11, and get lost on the 12th !!!!!!! ;-) Bob S: but more hellium drivers too Bob S: usually on sunday mornnigns about 9 it is crossable Bob S: hell-yun
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changed username to Abrasiv1 Bob S: John!!!!!! Abrasiv1: good evening Bob S: make plans for ADAM convention Aug 8-11, 2002 in Geand Rapids, MI Meeka: nto to far for us either
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changed username to rich-c Bob S: we-uns need new friends rich-c: Sorry, my ISP pulled the plug on me Bob S: we are weaaring out the old ones rich-c: Hi John Bob S: but now youa re twins!!!! Abrasiv1: hi rich rich-c: Ignore that one behind the curtain, he'll go away Abrasiv1: i'm seeing double Bob S: and you are drinking singles, yes??????? ;-) Abrasiv1: nope none of that tonite
(Bob S reboots rich-c's computer remotely.) rich-c: and that always makes for complications, Bob
(<s> reboots <o>'s computer remotely.) Bob S: how's the weather still Richard????? Bob S: still sending warm stuff your wasy to Toronto rich-c: right now it's so glorious for November it's almost sinful rich-c: and we're supposed to get at least a couple of days more of the same rich-c: almost had to turn on the air conditioning in the truck today Judy: we are too!!! Abrasiv1: in about 24 hours we will have that nice weather Bob S: no a/c, but really nice and pleasant Abrasiv1: but i doubt we will have to use a/c Bob S: John.......New Hampshire????? yes???? Abrasiv1: yes rich-c: yes, with any luck, John. Wonder if it will hold long enough for teh NASCAR race at Loudon? Abrasiv1: got the woodstove going tonite Bob S: ouch, thata cols???? Bob S: cold rich-c: the mornings can be chill Abrasiv1: when is the nascar race? Abrasiv1: was 19 here the other nite rich-c: our birds are emptying the feeder every day, and when I go out at night to refill it it is pretty chill rich-c: Nov. 24, John Abrasiv1: that is 19 degrees F Abrasiv1: we will probably have snow by then rich-c: we were nearer 19C today
moved to room Meeting Place Bob S: supposed to get into the above freezing temps here next week, but 65 till then Bob S: maybe Dec before we see any white stuff on the ground rich-c: yes, everyone's been joking for the last few months about Jeff Gordon on studded snow tires Bob S: right
changed username to Guy B. rich-c: hi guy Bob S: HI Guy!!!!! Abrasiv1: bob s you are where? Bob S: welcome to the chat, stranger........ Judy: hi, Guy rich-c: bob's a Michigander Bob S: Grand Rapids, Michigan, straight west of Detroit about 2 1/2 hours Meeka: ok guys, doug wants to watch a movie, so I am going to go for this week. see ya later Guy B.: Greetings All! Recovering again from another Windows 98 installation. I got hit with a virus. Abrasiv1: ah...been there once.......not Grand Rapids though Guy B.: Bye Meeka. rich-c: nite Meeka, enjoy teh show Bob S: get a REAL computer Guy,.......like an ADAM Rich Drushel: Nite Meeka. Bob S: bye Meeka Rich Drushel: Howdy Guy.
Meeka left chat session Judy: bye Meeka Guy B.: I have one!! In fact two here. Rich Drushel: Guy, Win98 *is* the virus :-) Bob S: what, viruses??????? rich-c: don't know where you get them from, Guy Bob S: I amm thinkin' Rich is right rich-c: been on too many "warez" sites? Judy: I hope not that is what I have Abrasiv1: Win 98...i finally went back to 95......i liked 98 so much Bob S: buys them at Best Buy Guy B.: No, some idiot sent me a file and my virus scanner caught it, but I ignored the warning and I couldn't bring Win98 up at all. rich-c: I just installed 98SE on my laptop - went on real slick Bob S: have no problem with 95, only got 98 on Judy's puter so the printer usb interface will work.....and that sucks anyway rich-c: yes, I got it in anticipation of getting a new computer Judy: mine works just fine Bob S: either that or the printer speaks french onlce in a while rich-c: I will NOT get ME or XP!!! Bob S: me is BAD NEWS according to Doug, he is playing with XP fore work as we speak Rich Drushel: MS is dropping support for '95, if they haven't done so already. Rich Drushel: '98 is to go at the end of this year. Rich Drushel: They want to force a 3-year upgrade cycle. rich-c: word on teh street is XP is nice if cleanly installed on a brand new computer Rich Drushel: Wouldn't surprise me if XP has a time bomb built-in. rich-c: but otherwise, forget it, and there are still hardware support issues Guy B.: My sister's computer has WinME on it. There have been some problems with it. But, I managed to backup my files to the other computer using DOS Interlnk and Intersvr. Thank heavens that I kept it. Bob S: what supportl, you just need to know someone who knows computers rich-c: I am not going to ask Bill Gates permission every time I want to put in a new hard disc or something Bob S: that is the bummer about XP, you have to ask permission each time to do something Guy B.: That goes double for me. Isn't worth the headache. Rich Drushel: Support as in, if your HD dies and you have to reinstall from the original CDs, good luck trying to find all the service packs and upgrade files at msn.com. Bob S: what a great world we live in, eh????? rich-c: well, all we need is for everyone to boycott Bill till he gets the message rich-c: fat chance, eh? Rich Drushel: WinNT 4.0 installs Explorer 2.0. msn.com *refuses* to accept connections from Explorer 2.0, so you can't even upgrade to Explorer 5.0. Rich Drushel: You need a "later" machine already on the net, or a Netscape install CD, to get a browser capable of downloading the Explorer 5.0 install app. rich-c: try going to Tucows or suchlike - they will have IE files Rich Drushel: I found this gem when setting up coleco.cwru.edu, the RealServer for the robot lab. Guy B.: Your right Rich C. About time we all told Microsoft, Hands off our computers. We own them, not you. Abrasiv1: maybe bill gates watched the movie Colussus too many times Bob S: should have ie on cd and winXX on cd and alything else you might want to install on 1 year old puters rich-c: Just have to all of us learn how to move to Linux - that'll show him Bob S: that is like a dos type base is it not???????? Bob S: rich, you are single again!!!!!!!! rich-c: no, Linux is a flavour of Unix Rich Drushel: Well, my next x86 machine, whatever it is, whenever I can afford to get one, will have *nix on it of some flavor. rich-c: yes, I noticed my ghost somehow exorcised itself rich-c: I have a Linux installation disc from Corel and maybe will try it some day Bob S: but am I wrong.......thought that Unix, Linux, etc were all plain screen cursor systems, unlike the Win click pics style Rich Drushel: There are Windozy-like shells available if you want them... rich-c: no, there's a Windows-like interface, though you can work in a command prompt mode Rich Drushel: I prefer multiple text-mode windows for *nix myself. rich-c: Like, there's a Dale and Rich option, and one for us klutzes... Bob S: yes, that is the one I need!!!!! Rich Drushel: Not so sure I'm not in the klutz category :-) Abrasiv1: But can you run programs like wordperfect etc on linux? rich-c: wonder if the Corel website still has their Linux stuff up? Rich Drushel: Yes. rich-c: Biob could download it and burn it into a CD for future reference rich-c: sure, you can get Star Office which is an integrated, full feature suite - free Rich Drushel: StarOffice, WordPerfect, these are graphical apps that can run under a Linux environment. Bob S: have to ahve Doug so that, got no cd burner here, that is still "test" technology, I can't be puttin' $$$ in experimental stuff rich-c: I'm feeling I need one rich-c: aside - Rich, you still trying to unload those zip chips? Bob S: what them????? Rich Drushel: Do you mean Mac 256K SIMMs? rich-c: think so Bob S: I got some of those, gonna hit Dale with them at AC14 rich-c: thing is, they'll likely fit Frances' Amiga Rich Drushel: I have a box full of 'em, doing nothing. You want them? Bob S: maybe can be used for new mem xpanders rich-c: yes, for sure Bob S: what speed?????? Rich Drushel: They were given to me by a sysadmin here...the box cost like $3K in 1992, worthless now. Rich Drushel: Don't know, they are for Mac Plus and Mac SE-30 type machines. 8-bit, non-parity memory SIMMs, 30-pin. Bob S: not worthless, Rich, just a much smaller niche for their use rich-c: if they work, a few of our Amiga buddies would welcome some Bob S: gotta have 150 nanosecond ships for the ADAM Rich Drushel: I took the box ostensibly to take out 4 of them to put 1 MB RAM in an SE-30. Never opened it up to do it... Bob S: possibly 120's rich-c: need to be put in, in a certain order, and stuff Rich Drushel: The box is at home, I trip over it every morning (literally), so I can look for the speed. rich-c: and on the Amiga board they are very fussy about fitting in
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left chat session rich-c: you in and out there, John? Abrasiv1: no i don't think so rich-c: thought maybe that undefined changed to you, but guess not Bob S: nobody here though Abrasiv1: i was watching too and i could not tell Abrasiv1: i think they left Bob S: maybe a bounce in and out, in the wrong place Bob S: OR it is the mighty Mitchell on that Apple thingy again Bob S: and he can't get in rich-c: yes, I suspect teh sysop of my ISP is doing some work on the system tonight rich-c: had to redial to connect when coming on twice this wevening, and did get disconnect once while on Bob S: hey Guy!!!! you stil having so much trouble with Netzero?????? Guy B.: No. Maybe it's the computer you're using isn't it? Bob S: I finally dumped them and went with a little local out of city phone co who throws me right out int he mainstream Bob S: had problems on ALL computers, and could not get on with a 486 I have at work Bob S: part of the problem was theri special dialup software I think Guy B.: Netzero says a minimum P90 with 32 megs of ram. No wonder you had so much trouble. Rich Drushel: Hehe, NetZero works fine on my 486. Bob S: I got troubles with a Pentium 266!!!!! Bob S: I couldn't even get ON with any 486 i got here Rich Drushel: It complains about not being able to find Outlook, and then goes its merry way. rich-c: sheesh! my ISP would still accept me if I resurrected the old 386 Bob S: might be the dialups they have around Rich Drushel: I think it gives up trying to load its advertizing window, and just lets me have net.access. Guy B.: I reinstalled Netzero back on the P133, haven't tried it yet. But, it works just fine with the Athlon at 850mhz. Rich Drushel: This is with NT4.0 though, so YMMV. Rich Drushel: I dial in about once every month or so just to keep the account active. Bob S: the local phone co is that way.....486 33mhz w/ 9600 baud modem....works Rich Drushel: I got it at some ADAMcon or other. Bob S: they said they din't thin so, but it does Guy B.: Netzero recommends at least 28.8 modem. Abrasiv1: unlike AOL....which wants all and gives little Bob S: I am j;ust keepin Netzero fore the mailboxes and the free country wide access Guy B.: At the rates they charge. I can see it. Rich Drushel: 28.8K is what my 486 has. Bob S: when we go to Fl this winter to the in laws, I can use Netzero Rich Drushel: Not sure what NetZero's business model is...how can they give it away? Bob S: got local $8.88 Guy B.: Both my P133 and the Athlon have 56K modems. My notebook has a 33.6 PC card modem. rich-c: to me AOL proves only that BS baffles brains every time rich-c: crummiest and highest porice so-called service around, and most successful Guy B.: So, your e-mail address has changed again? Abrasiv1: how true Bob S: nope, which one you want.......adamcomputer @ netzero.net...rslopsema @ netzero.net...rslopsema@yahoo.com Bob S: MUSt I go on??????? Abrasiv1: well.....gotta say g'nite all Rich Drushel: fearless_leader@absolute_power.org :-) Abrasiv1: g'nite all Bob S: got everything forwarding to Netzero and I pick them up there and send out on local ISP Rich Drushel: bye Abrasiv1 Bob S: mite John. BE GOOD Abrasiv1: always Guy B.: They haven't changed. You just got rid of Netzero Platinum then, correct? rich-c: nnite John come again soon Guy B.: Bye John.
Abrasiv1 left chat session Bob S: yup!!!!! no pay, just get 10 hours per month Bob S: but I am paid thru Nov, IF they don't throw me off early Rich Drushel: Who exactly was Abrasiv1? Guy B.: I believe it's 40 hours, they changed it? rich-c: I have just settled for a hotmail account Bob S: Lst few days I have not noticed ANY banner bar, not even the little thin one, are you getting ANY??????? Bob S: yes, now it is only TEN hours Bob S: John from NH Guy B.: Got the thin banner bar. Comes on in a minute after I log on. Bob S: can't member his last name Rich Drushel: Sounded like people knew him, just not me. rich-c: I think he must live near Laconia - makes him laconic
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changed username to Pamela Rich Drushel: Ugh, what a pun! rich-c: hi daughter West Wing run late? Guy B.: That;s a switch. Bob S: intyroduced himself awhile back, but can't member last name,,,,old, ya know Guy B.: Hi Pam. Rich Drushel: And I don't mean Pam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob S: ABOUT TIME lady!!!!! Pamela: Hi - made the mistake of watching the beginning and was hooked Judy: hi, Pam rich-c: hey, that's what VCRs are for Pamela: I did tape it - do you think that made any difference? Bob S: it is just MAKE BELIEVE you know Judy: watch and type !!! rich-c: I'm told if you have to watch tv it's one of the better choices Pamela: I know, but it's intelligent make-believe Guy B.: At least you can watch it later. Bob S: Meeka is watchin a movie and the computer phone line must be too short......... Pamela: Now I have to go back and watch it again so I catch the undertones and undercurrents Pamela: So, what was the pun? Judy: \that is one way to have something to watch rich-c: the nice thing about taping is you can fast-forward through the commercials - saves lots of time Rich Drushel: Someone from Laconia being laconic...your Dad was the perpetrator. Pamela: That figures Guy B.: Oh Rich C. I'm thorough with overtime. Probably for the unforseeable future. Bob S: Pamela,,,,,,,mark this down.........Aug 8-11, GR MI, USA Pamela: Is that firm? rich-c: is that a hint that you're thinking of reviving Saturdays, Guy? Bob S: yup, one way or the other, will make final arrangemants for hotel next week I think Guy B.: That depends what I'm doing on Saturday. Pamela: Okay will do Bob S: dropped by last Sat, nnobody there...was about 10 min late, but.... rich-c: well, all our remaining football games are on Sundays, so I'm clear Guy B.: Now I can plan next year's vacation accordingly. Way to go Bob. Pamela: How many are remaining, Dad? Bob S: in case ya forget, goto: http://ann.hollowdreams.com and yo can see the banner Rich Drushel: Speaking of Saturday, I'll be out of town this weekend, not sure if I'll be near a net.accessible computer for the chat. rich-c: finals this weekend, Grey Cup next Pamela: So three games? rich-c: yes, one each East and West, then the Cup Pamela: 'kay
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: Oh good, someone later than me Bob S: de round one?????
changed username to Ron's Old Dosbox Ron's Old Dosbox: Yo rich-c: well, the late Mr. Mitchell Pamela: Hi, Ron Bob S: the old boxer.......... Bob S: HI RON Judy: Hi, Ron Pamela: Hey, don't kill him off yet! Ron's Old Dosbox: been away all day at a meeting of old retired f....olks Guy B.: Per Rich D's suggestion at the con. I finally loaded a help file on VBscript and I going to try new routines for them. Ron's Old Dosbox: Hi all! Rich Drushel: Bob, just looked at that URL...why does the link to "ADAMcon 13 highlights" take you to the 13 fee schedule? :-) Rich Drushel: Hi Ron. Guy B.: Hi Ron. Interested in another Mac? Ron's Old Dosbox: Hi Dr. D. Bob S: got me, cause it was there at one time????? Ron's Old Dosbox: Whatchya got? Guy B.: Jeanene's brother gave her an Mac Performa. Bob S: will have to look it up and fix it shortly here Rich Drushel: Just take off the fee13.html part of the link. Guy B.: I have it here. Bob S: hookay Ron's Old Dosbox: tell me more Rich Drushel: So your fondest memory of 13 was what you hadda pay, eh Bob? :-) :-) rich-c: in justice, Rich, you did pul;l it off quite economically Guy B.: It has a external CD-rom, monitor, keyboard, mouse and it does have software. I haven't checked it out yet. I believe it's a model 704. Pamela: I have just one request - drink options other than iced tea! Ron's Old Dosbox: hmmmm Rich Drushel: What did you have in mind, Pam? Ron's Old Dosbox: brb Pamela: Oh, something really wild, like perhaps pop? or milk? rich-c: I'll settle for coffee Bob S: will look into that Pam my dear Rich Drushel: Jolt Cola for the programmers. (NOT, I think it's icky) Bob S: and WHTA IS WRONG with ice tea?????? Judy: we will try for all of the above Pamela: nothing, as long as I'm not drinking it three meals a day for days on end rich-c: it's so blahhhh Pamela: And Coke products -that's Russell's request Judy: I agree Guy B.: Well, it's Diet Rite or Diet Coke for me. rich-c: thought Russell wanted cherry 7-up Rich Drushel: Herman's, too :-) Bob S: gonna have to have lunch catered in, so can prolly get you something special Rich Drushel: George K. is a Pepsi man, though. Pamela: and Ron's I think Bob S: Gk is COKE no?????? Judy: you will be able to take in any thing you want rich-c: no, Ron lives on Diet Coke Ron's Old Dosbox: you guys gonna fax me somehin? Bob S: Herman is COKE Pamela: Yes, but it's a Coke product
(Bob S gives Ron's Old Dosbox a can of Diet Coke.) Judy: we live on diet anything
(Bob S gives Guy B. a can of Diet Coke.) Pamela: Don't spill it on the keyboard, Bob
(The lights sudddenly go out) Ron's Old Dosbox: Guy, any idea what processor is in that Mac? Ron's Old Dosbox: Thank you Bob Ron's Old Dosbox: (swig) rich-c: hey Bob, if you're feeling generous, send me a Guiness! Pamela: Since i've already got my Coke, I'm okay Bob S: gotta make up for NO bacon sir Rich Drushel: Gang, nobody has come to the extra session tonight, so I am going to close down the robot lab and go home. Bob S: can't, no button for tah Guy B.: I don't know. But, I can put it together and find out for you. Ron's Old Dosbox: s'ok. Shouldn't eat bacon anyways Rich Drushel: Good night, all. Judy: bye Rich Bob S: wel;l geez, you hosted it an nobody showed???? Guy B.: Bye Dr D. Pamela: Bye, Rich - say hi to all Bob S: bummer dude!!!!!!!! rich-c: nite Rich, try for Saturday, OK? Ron's Old Dosbox: when you get a chance Bob S: see you later Richard Rich Drushel: <poof>
Rich Drushel left chat session Guy B.: Ok, I'll try for the weekend. Pamela: Ron, check your forehead, I think you're sick Ron's Old Dosbox: my magic mac book describes many assorted Performa's Ron's Old Dosbox: no just ill Bob S: was not he the one who tossed a WHOLE bunch of puters last spring???????? Ron's Old Dosbox: all the way from a 68030 up to Power 6400 Pamela: What is this, Bob, a kosher hotel? Ron's Old Dosbox: shhhh Guy B.: I can tell you the OS is 7.6.1 rich-c: yes, so now it's time to rebuild the stock Bob S: then IT IS UNANOMOUS!!!! ???? Bob S: convention is Aug 8-11 Ronald me boy.........as requested Judy: here we were most worried about your reaction to the no bacon,Ron Bob S: thought we could import some if needed rich-c: Ron only likes bacon when it's crispy Pamela: So why no bacon? Ron's Old Dosbox: prolly an earlier 68040 - in which case my LC475 is similar Judy: shows we don't have to worry about anything rich-c: no crispy, he rich-c: ll do without by preference, right? Bob S: AND!!! ron , the hotel is right across from the 28th St TARGET!!!!!!! Judy: the hotels don't have it Ron's Old Dosbox: Aug 8 to 11, sounds fine by me..... no bacon....well hey, Pamela: You're kidding - why? Ron's Old Dosbox: not a big deal - I'll just run outside and scream loudly to the neighbourhood Guy B.: I might have a surprise for you guys when you see me at the next con. Ron's Old Dosbox: whoa! Bob S: big hotels don't want us and small ones only have hot and cold contintental breakfast rich-c: plotting something, are you? rich-c: like maybe not arriving alone? Bob S: WITH gourmet coffees no less Pamela: I think we should make a deal with the local Denny's Guy B.: No plotting. Bob S: our local Dennys' sucks for speed Judy: and cookies in the afternoon Bob S: we would be therer all day Ron's Old Dosbox: I WILL TAKE THE COOKIES IN THE AFTERNOON EH? Pamela: Defeats the purpose, Ron rich-c: got any good buffets around for dinner? Ron's Old Dosbox: yeah, your right Pam (damn) Bob S: yes.......what you want????? Bob S: oh yea. familiar with old country buffet?????? rich-c: Great American Steakhouse? Guy B.: I am. Ron's Old Dosbox: good Bob S: nope rich-c: Yes, I have a discount card from Old Country Bob S: so you are SET!!!!! Bob S: no wine though I don't think Pamela: So what's the surprise, Guy? rich-c: how about Golden Corral? Bob S: gonna have to go dry Bob S: can't recall one of those rich-c: pity - Great American and Golden Corral have wines Judy: there is any kind of food you could want on 28th street Ron's Old Dosbox: so it's right across the street from Target? Pamela: Ya know, maybe we should consider a room with a kitchenette and have a potluck - then we can eat what we want! Ron's Old Dosbox: I almost got killed there Bob S: can alwasy breing your own in your pocket and put it in a glass there.......no metal detectors or anything at the door rich-c: Judy says there's even some traffic lights now to let you cross Guy B.: Well, I've started to lose weight. Lost 9 pounds. Hopefully I can lose 20 by Christmas. So, I'll see how I do by the con. Abby, my dog and I are doing lots of walking. Judy: right next door to thre one we were at before Bob S: I KNEW you would love that!!!!!! Pamela: Cool! Ron's Old Dosbox: that would be no fun. I'd rather dodge the good folk from Grand Rapids rich-c: good on you, Guy - that's real progress Pamela: Ron, you and I are going shopping, okay? Ron's Old Dosbox: you're on girl Pamela: Guy, just leave enough to hug Guy B.: It happens that my doctor ordered me to get the weight down. Judy: we could drive you there it would be safer Bob S: good idea Guy rich-c: doctors are like that Pamela: My god, a man who likes shopping - will you marry me? Ron's Old Dosbox: comes from the take my advice, I'm not using it, Guy Ron's Old Dosbox: :) Guy B.: Know what started it. The nurse brought in a can of Slim-Fast. That did it. That can is still sitting in my fridge. rich-c: what really starts it, Guy, is the day you decide you really want to do it Pamela: Just don't tell Russell, okay? Ron's Old Dosbox: I have to decide I want to lose weight more than I want a chocolate thingie rich-c: that is not an easy decision Guy B.: Your right Rich. I've been trying, but not doing well. Now, it seems to be working out for me. Ron's Old Dosbox: no rich-c: funny, I have never been into eating between meals Ron's Old Dosbox: them chocolate thingies can be pretty powerful at times Bob S: you don't know WHAT you are missing Rich rich-c: oh, I know very well Guy B.: Oh boy, that's for sure. Bob S: LUV dat chocolate rich-c: I can even gain weight on three moderate squares a day Pamela: I'll second that Ron's Old Dosbox: Now if we could turn chocolate into onions Bob S: a few peanut butter cookies here and there, some M&M's.......and dont' forget FUDGE!!!!! Ron's Old Dosbox: then I wouldn't like it Guy B.: The ice cream will kill you. Ron's Old Dosbox: yes.... had some tonight rich-c: oh, onions are great, fried up on liver Ron's Old Dosbox: arrrrghhh!!! Pamela: me too - stromberry Bob S: NO WAY!!!!!!!!! Judy: who eats liver????? Bob S: ice cream is good........... Ron's Old Dosbox: mother feeds them to me when she thinks I'm not looking Pamela: even the cats liked it rich-c: I do - I like it Ron's Old Dosbox: I love liver and BACON Bob S: that stuff is BAD for your veins!!!!! Pamela: That's one of the things my mom never made me eat - she hates liver too rich-c: YEAH, Ron Bob S: I knew there was another thing about Frances I liked Judy: you will not get liver at convention!!!! Pamela: Dad had liver, we had something edible Ron's Old Dosbox: however I go ballistic if I see even one onion. Some restaurants around here are audio challenged Ron's Old Dosbox: they have felt my wrath Guy B.: Love onions with burgers and hot dogs. Bob S: my kind of VOMAN!!!!!!! Pamela: that's what you get for talking into the clown's mouth, Ron rich-c: burgers yes, hot dogs need mustard Ron's Old Dosbox: they particularly don't listen Guy B.: Oh yes, that too. Bob S: only trouble with onions is the after burn, and the later little burp to relive the experience Ron's Old Dosbox: :) rotfl rich-c: they don't give me that sort of problem Pamela: Don't tell me, i got Mom's plumbing Ron's Old Dosbox: I should really investigate my past lives to see where the hatred of onions comes from rich-c: but then I eat so much in the way of fruits and vegetables that my stomach stays quiescent Pamela: Are you asking for a challenge, Dad? rich-c: Uh? Pamela: I lived with you remember? rich-c: So? Bob S: you were probably born ins Vadalia, where the notroious sweet onions come from Pamela: let's just say I beg to differ rich-c: I have my morning grapefruit, apple, oranges and figs for lunch, your ma always has veggies with dinner Pamela: I wasn't talking about what you eat but how you sound Pamela: Okay everyone, stop laughing rich-c: well, when the hole is empty, is does echo... Ron's Old Dosbox: Anybody want some wind and rain to go with the mean? Ron's Old Dosbox: meal I mean Bob S: NO!!!! Ron's Old Dosbox: we got lots Bob S: our weather is just fine thank you very much Bob S: but the forecast is to turn yucky and colder next week Ron's Old Dosbox: several Pacific disturbances Pamela: ours is too warm - they're threatening us with 15 tomorrow Bob S: some warm november yes?????? Pamela: However, I'll take it over snow rich-c: send it over the Rockies to dry it out, then move it downhill for adiabatic heating and we'll take it Pamela: Dump it on the praries, they need it Bob S: just so we DON'T get it!
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changed username to Kimberly Pamela: Hi there! rich-c: hello Kimberly Pamela: Art gone home or is he with you? Kimberly: Greetings and salutations Bob S: HI KIM!!!!! Bob S: whoa!!!! a roman goddess here Guy B.: Hi Kim. Been awhile. How are you? Pamela: No, no, no Bob - she is Kimberly, no short forms Kimberly: Art just left rich-c: she doesn't answer to Kim any more, Bob Bob S: know proper etticut too Kimberly: I never answered to Kim Bob S: OH, that Kimberly Guy B.: Ok, Kimberly. How are you? Pamela: We just lost Ron again Kimberly: I'm good, sorry it's been awhile since I chatted with you all rich-c: whoops, we lost Ron Bob S: oh, oh, storm on the west coast again Pamela: Did you get your homework done by the way? Kimberly: That was yesterday rich-c: well, you do have a few other things on your mind at the moment Pamela: I know, but didn't have an opportunity to ask todya Bob S: maybe the Mac was conplaining about not being used Kimberly: I'm not allowed to hand in the last 3 assignments late rich-c: what are you studying, Kimberly? Kimberly: Intermediate accounting - exciting stuff rich-c: or wait - for a Ca, isn't it? Kimberly: I'm actually enrolled in the CGA program Guy B.: Well folks. I can't answer my e-mail yet until I transfer the files from the old system back to the Athlon. And worse, that same jerk has another e-mail attachment that could be a virus on the server. I will get rid of it. But, I'll see about Saturday, otherwise next week. Pamela: (Pamela's eyes glaze over) rich-c: right - CGA Kimberly: but I probably won't finish the whole program, I want a life too Bob S: bee good Guy, and DO NOT open the guy's emails!!!!! cept at work rich-c: OK Guy, I'll try to remember to open things up Saturday Pamela: G'nite Guy - good luck with your whittling project! Guy B.: I won't open it period. Judy: bye Guy Guy B.: Bye All! Kimberly: Has your vision cleared yet Pamela?
Guy B. left chat session Pamela: Yeah - something to do with all that math floating around Kimberly: Math I can deal with, economics on the other hand rich-c: oh, you didn't need your glasses changed after all? Pamela: We won't go there Pamela: Still do unfortunately Judy: I will be calling it a night, talk at you all next week Bob S: heck no........just quit reading so much rich-c: you're starting young for that cycle Kimberly: Bye Judy Pamela: G'nite Judy rich-c: nite Judy
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changed username to Ron Pamela: Ron, what happened? Ron: The 486 got it's butt kicked Kimberly: He's back....hi Ron rich-c: well, you don't use Linux to fix anything, it's an OS Bob S: well don't plan ahead nd then you won't have to see so far Bob S: so now you are mac-able Ron: Kimberly, hi! Pamela: try telling that to my boss - she believes in the fiction of time management Kimberly: he figures it will work better than windows rich-c: but if you mean use Linux as the OS replacing Windows, that's feasible Ron: do we have a Linux person? Pamela: But will your dad understand how to use it? Kimberly: my boyfriend is a programmer Pamela: We really need to get Art on here - that would liven things up Kimberly: Dad understanding computers........yeah right rich-c: he should be able to set it up so all your father sees is a Windows-like interface Ron: he should do ok..... Linux is getting more and more User friendly, but it still is not for the faint of heart rich-c: it just won't crash as often Pamela: Faint heart never won fair computer Kimberly: it already crashed more than once rich-c: in Windows or Linux? Bob S: unlesds someone sets it up like windows and then you just click away
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changed username to james Pamela: Hi, James! james: afternoon everyone. rich-c: good morning james james: better late than never. Bob S: james!!!! almsot missed the meetin Kimberly: we figure anything Art can do to it will be an improvement Pamela: That's true james: eh :) Ron: well, it's certainly worth a try rich-c: you are right, Kimberly Kimberly: currently it's residing as a doorstop Ron: Mandrake 8.2 rich-c: Linux demands far less in the way of resources Ron: or Red Hat 7.2 james: i've been teaching computers in the morning recently Kimberly: that's part of the plan Pamela: cause the boats in storage, right? rich-c: good if you're short on memory or slow Ron: Hi James Ron: you can stop sending Pacific disturbances now Bob S: hmmmmmmm, can I use it on a 386 ond access the3 net????? Ron: we are wet Pamela: A second career for you James - so when do you sleep? Kimberly: if I remember correctly, that's the system I upped the memory on james: hey ron james: disturbances? what you don't like tropical storms? rich-c: I believe Linux will run on a 386, won't it, Ron? Ron: anti-cyclical depression thingies Kimberly: can you get net access with it?? james: i've had linux running on a 386 with 4mb ram for what it's worth Ron: hundreds of miles across rich-c: I can still access the net with my 386 if I want to try Pamela: Is that the technical term, Ron? Ron: Mr. Torvalds wrote it that way Kimberly: I would get Art on here to chat, but you're all up past his bedtime james: so it looks like my computer teaching is starting to pick up. word of mouth. once this student finishes, i have a couple ladies in their Pamela: That's not how I heard it james: early 40's coming to learn computer basics, word and excel. rich-c: hey, neat, james Ron: we're here each Wednesday night Kimberly..... send the boy to us. we'll straighten him out Pamela: besides, there's always the Saturday afternoon session rich-c: get yourself a reputation and maybe you can be the village guru james: yeah, it's kind of nice. it's usually assumed that the only thing a foreigner can do here is teach english. Kimberly: I don't need you warping him, I like him just the way he is Pamela: Rumours, they're all rumours Ron: Ain't nothin' wrong with the computer world that a Coleco ADAM can't cure, right? james: funny you should say that rich because, not to be immodest, it's sort of started happening. rich-c: right, Ron Bob S: RIGHT james: i'm looking at starting up a dial-up isp. doesn't do other people much good in bringing down their internet bills but it gives me a dedicated connection rich-c: to be expected, james. everyone wants to know about computers nowadays james: yeah, or wants their old 486 to run windows xp :( rich-c: get a reputation of being able to teach them, and you will be called upon Kimberly: yeah, even 6 month olds would rather play on a keyboard than play with a book james: brb Bob S: anew vocation!!!!! Pamela: and no vacation rich-c: sell them on Linux, james Bob S: in my spare time, i could install Linux on a 386 w/ 40m meg hd and 8 megs memroy......... Ron: just got a Linux distribution today for the iMac Pamela: So, Kimberly, what are you doing the weekend of August 8 - 11th, 2002? Kimberly: Linux keeps making me think of Peanuts characters (Linus) rich-c: anyway, Kimberly, do get Art to sit in with you on one of these chats Kimberly: I'll work on it Ron: the author of the Linux kernal (heart of the program) is Linux Torvalds Ron: Linux that is Pamela: If she does, you guys have to be nice to him Ron: LINUS Bob S: where can I get a free copy?????? Ron: can't get my fimble ningers goin Bob S: we are ALWASY nice Kimberly: I still want to call it Linus Bob S: can't type for spit, but nice Ron: download Bob. www.redhat.com Bob S: or do I have to buy it????? Ron: but it's a 654 MEG download that has to be burned to CD Kimberly: Rumors, just rumors Bob S: oh man, and I thought this was going to be an easy thing Ron: you can also buy it at your local store...... be about $20 to $30 in your parts I'd guess rich-c: corel.com rich-c: there are a number of other sites too rich-c: depends on what flavour you want Bob S: how about putting it on my almost new, almost here 1 gig zup drive????? Kimberly: August 2002, maybe I'll have a wedding to attend Ron: actually it's twice 654 megs there are two CD's rich-c: just get on the net, find out which distribution sounds best Pamela: You better not, I have a previous engagement james: 654 megs.. good luck getting me to download that. it'd cost me a fortune. Pamela: In Kentwood, MI rich-c: then download it and have Doug burn it for you rich-c: or use the net to shop for the best offer Kimberly: That Kimberly: That's been a long engagement Ron: Red Hat is the most popular, Mandrake the most user friendly, followed by SuSE, and Debian, and Caldera rich-c: if you buy it in the store you get docs Ron: Corel is not even in the running imho Pamela: It's an annual thing Kimberly: You know that's not what I'm talking about Ron: if you buy it in the store, you get one book, which is usually a Teach Yourself series, and also 3 or 4 e-books in Pdf format on the CD Pamela: yes, and I'm ignoring you Ron: none of which are of any earthly value Kimberly: Ditto rich-c: long as it's the second half of August, all clear Ron: again....imho Bob S: hey kids, I gotta leave ya'll also, Judy is going to bed without ME.......bad idea......see you next Wed if not on Sat!!!!!!!! Pamela: Just don't book it for that weekend, okay? Kimberly: I'll think about it rich-c: OK Bob, wed or Sat it shall be - take care Pamela: Goodnight, Bob - until then james: so ron, is it true what i read about an adamcon up and coming in your neck of the woods? was it 2003? Kimberly: Bye Bob james: good night bob! Ron: niters you 2 Slopsemas Pamela: Please don't make me choose Bob S: BE GOOD and HAVE FUN!!!!!! Pamela: AC0F, James
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changed username to Ron Ron: How did I do that? Pamela: Remind me why I keep you again? Oh yeah, you're my best friend Kimberly: Twins Ron: suspect it'll be July or August James Ron: but that decision is yet to be made. We've had 'em in Sept and October Kimberly: Best friends get away with quite a lot Pamela: I think it's in the contract Kimberly: the fine print section Ron: open to suggestions...... later james: ouch. some major airfare going on there. i checked into it - it's $2200 round trip at that time of year. james: goes down to about half that in early october... Ron: that's pretty major Kimberly: sounds like October is the better bet Ron: we had ADAMCON 10 2nd week in October james: which i'd be willing to spend and work in a trip to ottawa to see my family. Pamela: Well, James, you'll just have to make it worth your while and stay for a month or so james: i don't of course expect the adamcon to be planned around me but if i can make it to one, i would like to. Pamela: Wasn't 10 Florida? Ron: and we would like you to come James rich-c: pretty dicey taking a trailer through the Rockies in October Ron: yes Pam it was Ron: yeah, all of this will have to be duly considered Rich. I wouldn't want to commit right now to a specific time Kimberly: I think you have a little time to plan Ron: believe so rich-c: the way air travel is now, who can tell what fares will be in 2003 Pamela: It's only 2 years - it goes faster than you think rich-c: or even which airlines will be flying? Kimberly: will anything be still flying by then???????? Pamela: who can tell whether we'll have an airline in 2003 Ron: exactly Kimberly: great minds think alike Pamela: And *that's* why I keep you Ron: pretty uncertain world right now Pamela: Because we have great minds james: i'm told that it's time for lunch and i have a student coming to bring me an old machine they don't need anymore. i'm hoping to make it for the Ron: But James' preference is duly noted james: whole chat next week. rich-c: Kimberly, you're welcome to borrow my CD of Corel Linux Ron: as is that of Mr. Clee james: thanks ron :) rich-c: night james, take care Pamela: James, we're gonna hold you to that - have fun today Kimberly: Thanks, I'll ask Art if he could use it Ron: Kimberly, you're welcome to HAVE mine james: good night all :) james: do hold me to it. i hope to be here :) Kimberly: right now, he's downloading from the net what he needs, I think rich-c: OK, you or Pam can come fetch it, if I'm not over your way first Kimberly: Bye james Pamela: Otherwise we're coming to get you James james: good bye kim :) Ron: there's a thought Ron: we all go to Japan james: good bye all. sure come and get me, if you can find me.. Pamela: Say hi to Miyuki, James rich-c: know where to borrow one of those Haida canoes, Ron? Pamela: Rub her tummy for us james: will do, on both counts. james: *poof* Kimberly: Art is supposed to go to China with his Dad next spring Ron: there's a local canoe club
james left chat session Ron: d get a discount rate rich-c: I have a compass Pamela: I really don't like the sound of this Ron: neither do I. Kimberly: it's with a group from Niagara Christian College Ron: you have to be here now, and see the whitecaps on the dark and blackened sea Pamela: No the canoes, not the China trip rich-c: we'll let you paddle amidships, daughter Ron: and that's in the inside of Vancouver Island Pamela: Can you say seasick, Daddy? rich-c: ...burrrrp.... Ron: exactly....... before you leave Comox harbour Kimberly: I like big ships better Pamela: Mooom! Come talk some sense into Dad Kimberly: Good luck rich-c: she's busy with the Amiga Ron: here in Comox I've met an Amiga user Ron: he's just joined the Mac club Ron: think he's a spy rich-c: the two have much in common Pamela: i want the chance to try out one of those big ships some day Kimberly: any particular destination???? Pamela: Alaska? Ron: they go by here in the summer just about every day Ron: big white wedding cakes Kimberly: warm destinations are nice Ron: many decks high Pamela: too warm for me though Kimberly: crossings aren't too hot rich-c: Bob and Judy are doing the Caribbean in one next month Pamela: Yeah, but I can't afford the QE2 Kimberly: which line??? rich-c: don't recall - ask him next week Kimberly: wait for a discount Ron: I dunno, but every vessel name ends in 'dam' Pamela: they don't have discounts big enough Ron: Prinsdam, Volendam, Rotterdam Ron: must be Dutch Kimberly: not on the carnival series Pamela: Holland America Ron: yeah, that's it Kimberly: watch what you say about the Dutch Ron: I know.... also Bob and Judy are of Dutch heritag Ron: e rich-c: it's OK, they're appreciated here Pamela: nice save, Ron Ron: fimble ningers Pamela: you too, huh? Ron: yup Pamela: I am very friendly with the backspace key tonite Kimberly: try slowing down then Ron: really must buy myself a half decent keyboard Pamela: nah, there's no challenge in that rich-c: the...the...the...the... - just practicing Kimberly: one of those ergo ones??? Ron: actually, I tried one of those recently in our local store....... not sure I like it Pamela: 100% so far, Dad rich-c: what kind of connector does your keyboard use? Kimberly: those split keyboards look funny Ron: would have to get used to it Ron: me? rich-c: no, Pamela Ron: oh ok Pamela: Allyson uses one at work and loves it - says the regular ones drive her nuts now rich-c: I have some spares Kimberly: it would be hard to switch types all the time Ron: Oh Rich....speaking of the contents of your basement Kimberly: you have spares of everything I hear Pamela: Dunno, Dad - hang on, I'll check Ron: we talked a while back about a cereal card rich-c: right Ron: you still got ? rich-c: yep Ron: $55 give or take? rich-c: think so, plus postage but that wont be much Pamela: PS2, Pop rich-c: no GST, no PST Ron: and that was an MIB2? rich-c: no, got one of those too though Ron: or was it a 3 rich-c: maybe even one of them Ron: or was it an MIB at all? Kimberly: face it, he's got one of everything Ron: What I really would like is a serial card that goes in the ADAMlink slot Pamela: I'd believe it rich-c: the Dual Serial card is different from the MIBs - no parallel interface rich-c: not sure, but I think the Dual does Pamela: Dad, did you get the keyboard stuff? Ron: ok. Will send money anyway rich-c: let me check and get back to you, Ron Ron: if the dual goes in the leftmost slot, that's the one Ron: ok good rich-c: Pamela, if it looks like a DIN plug, that's PS2 Pamela: The round one, right? rich-c: but IBM also have one that looks like an overgrown phone jack Kimberly: I know those ones Ron: ethernet plug? rich-c: don't know if I have a surplus PS2 - have to check Pamela: Whats a DIN plug? rich-c: round, with a circle of prongs/sockets Pamela: Acutally, I might, come to think of it Ron: small roung plug abut, what, 1/4 inch across? rich-c: the PS2, yes. The DIN on the back of the Adam is bigger Pamela: If I pull it to check, I can't answer you Pamela: but, I think it's PS2 Ron: it has 5 pins, and is larger diameter Kimberly: details, details rich-c: it's OK, send me an email in the morning rich-c: I'm going to have to check out very soon anyway rich-c: the birds need feeding Pamela: Tomorrow night is better rich-c: they are emptying the feeder every day Ron: and I must tend to some Treasurer duties for a meet tomorrow night Kimberly: anyways it's been nice chatting with everyone, but I should be checking out now too Pamela: I'm usually talking to Kimberly in the mornings Ron: and go install my iMac Linux Pamela: Bedtime for everyone Ron: Keep coming back Kimberly Kimberly: you can talk to your dad too Ron: well in 3 or 4 hours Ron: maybe rich-c: OK, Kimberly let me know if you want the Linux disc Kimberly: I will Pamela: Okay, everyone except you, Mr. West Coast Ron: be well all rich-c: and Pamela, let me know about the keyboard Ron: is Saturday still on? Pamela: you too Ron: tks rich-c: Ron, I'll email you about stock, prices and slots
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