word perfect
by donald vitkus
can not install word perfect 8.0 on united linux
any ideas
1 week, 5 days
Photo Frames
by John Stoffel
Hi all,
I'm looking for a photo frame for the family. I *hate* the model
where you have to email/upload photos to some site so they can curate
them. I do like the idea of a touch screen, so you can scroll back if
you see a photo you like. I'd like a nice display, with subtle
cropping if needed of images.
I've looked on Aamzon.com, but got lost in the weeds, and I've also
looked at "The Wirecutter" but the review is a bit old and not really
too useful.
But maybe I'm too harsh on the upload model, but how many times have I
seen companies get bought out and shutdown? Especially for something
like this which will probably be around for ages.
So my vague requirements:
1. local photo storage
2. touch screen control
3. automatic dimming/brightening and ideally power off when no one is
around.
4. 10" in size approx.
5. IPS display for the widest possible angles and best colors.
6. High Resolution display.
7. If it has Wifi for remote photo adding, I want them to download to
the frame, so that if the Wifi goes out, it's not a problem.
And I really hate small remotes that get lost. I'm torn though,
because I'd like to give one to my Dad who doesn't live near me so I
can easily send pictures... but I hate the idea of remote sites which
can and do go away without warning.
But what really gets me is the controls on the back, useless! I'd
like it to look like a photo frame, but *some* controles so I can
swipe through photos easily. Sorta like a big cell phone.
I've looked at the reviews on:
tomsguide.com
reviewlab.com
thewirecutter.com
I'm really tepted by the "PhotoSpring 10-inch Digital Frame" for the
touchscreen options, but strongly dislike that there's no local
storage, you have to upload to the cloud.
"Nix Advance 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame" doesn't have Wifi, and uses a
remote. So I like that it's not cloud based... but for remote family
members it won't work as well. And probably a bit small.
Totally annoying, but I'm sure I'll just have to settle for something.
THanks,
John
3 weeks, 6 days
Reminder! Meeting Tomorrow Thursday, Oct 10th, 2019: Topic: CAD on linux!
by Tim Keller
Hey Everybody,
We've got a meeting tomorrow!!!
Date & Time: Oct 10th, 2019 at 7PM
Location: WPI Rec Center Room Rom 412 (Class of '61 conference room)
Topic: Round table on CAD software for linux.
This month we're going to talk about the plethora of FOSS and otherwise
options for doing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) on linux.
Logan Brown has offered to speak about OpenSCAD
Frank Sweetser will be talking about TinkerCAD
I will be talking about FreeCAD
We'll also gloss over LeoCAD and a few other cad products as well.
This is a round table, so if you have a piece of cad software on linux you
love feel free to speak up!
Refreshments and Snacks will be provided and afterwards we'll head off for
dinner.
Thanks,
Tim.
--
I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their
constituents as "consumers".
1 month, 1 week
WLUG Meeting: Oct 10th 2019 Topic: CAD on linux!
by Tim Keller
Hey Everybody,
We've got a meeting next week!
Date & Time: Oct 10th, 2019 at 7PM
Location: WPI Rec Center Room Rom 412 (Class of '61 conference room)
Topic: Round table on CAD software for linux.
This month we're going to talk about the plethora of FOSS and otherwise
options for doing Computer Aided Drafting on linux.
Logan Brown has offered to speak about OpenSCAD
Frank Sweetser will be talking about TinkerCAD
I will be talking about FreeCAD
We'll also gloss over LeoCAD and a few other cad products as well.
This is a round table, so if you have a piece of cad software on linux you
love feel free to speak up!
Refreshments and Snacks will be provided and afterwards we'll head off for
dinner.
Thanks,
Tim.
--
I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their
constituents as "consumers".
1 month, 2 weeks
