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by Steven Greenberg

I'm in Sturbridge. So Worcester might be the central place between Framingham and Sturbridge. /Steve wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org wrote: > > Subject: > Re: [Wlug] HSI Vent Maybe Help? > From: > Jordan Wade <jordan.wade(a)gmail.com> > Date: > Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:41:17 -0500 > To: > Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > > To: > Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > > > I'd be up for some socializing if anyone wants to meet up. Also, I'm > curious, is everyone actually in/around Worcester or do we have lots > of people from farther out too? (I'm in Framingham, for example.) > > Jordan > -- Steven Greenberg Email: steve(a)ssgreenberg.name 251 Holland Rd. Phone: (774)241-0095 Fiskdale, Massachusetts 01518-1231 Web: http://www.ssgreenberg.name Other Email: s.greenberg(a)ieee.org ssg(a)alum.mit.edu

Nov. 9, 2009

Re: [Wlug] HSI Vent Maybe Help?

by Jordan Wade

I'd be up for some socializing if anyone wants to meet up. Also, I'm curious, is everyone actually in/around Worcester or do we have lots of people from farther out too? (I'm in Framingham, for example.) Jordan On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 6:51 PM, ted <x351912(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi WLUG > > So here is the info for anyone else who had my problem connecting to > Verizon for the first time. (I write this for the archives) > > The Westell 6100G modem default IP admin and password: > 192.168.1.1 > admin > password > > To access the internet and set up your account you have to go to: > > http://192.168.1.1/verizon/redirect.htm > > "Hidden Redirect Page" > > You click the disable button, and then your on the internet. > > The tech support guy then insisted on helping me set up my Verizon > email. Not necessary, but I didn't want to hang up on the guy. > > Oh, and does the WLUG go out for beer anytime? (as in non-meeting > socializing?) > > Ted > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

Nov. 9, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Old laptop for sale - $5.00

by Adam Keck

The current buyer is still interested. Re: wireless, it's probably too old for wireless, unless you had a PCMCIA wireless (pre-cardbus). It really only has toy value at this point. E.g., it plays classic DOS games really well. For your friend, I would watch woot.com for their netbook sales. I got a new EEE PC for 170.00 a few months ago. -Adam On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 6:45 PM, Michael Long <mlong(a)datalong.com> wrote: > Hi Adam, > > > > Have you had any takers. I am in need of a laptop for a woman who is > bedridden and in a lot of pain. She is still sharp and is looking to be able > to communicate with others online. Does this laptop have a wireless card or > at least the capabilities for adding one? > > > > Thanks, > > Mike > > > > > > *From:* Adam Keck [mailto:ghostis@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Friday, November 06, 2009 9:44 AM > *To:* Worcester Linux Users Group > *Subject:* [Wlug] Old laptop for sale - $5.00 > > > > Hi All, > > I have an ancient laptop that I am done playing with. Would anyone like > it? > > Gateway Solo 2000, model 9100 > > http://people.usd.edu/~djennewe/solo9100.html<http://people.usd.edu/%7Edjennewe/solo9100.html> > > P150 MMX > 192MB of RAM > 2 GB HD > Composite video in/out > Audio in/out > CDROM (needs some fiddling to keep shut) > 3.5 inch floppy drive > 2x USB 1.1 > PS/2 > ~13.3 inch XGA screen (I think) > CHIPS 65554 graphics > PCMCIA slot for network etc > > Some case damage to the hinge area, but it still opens and closes > correctly. > > Please reply off-list, if you are interested. Thanks! > > -Adam > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

Nov. 7, 2009

Re: [Wlug] HSI Vent Maybe Help?

by Mike Frysinger

On Friday 06 November 2009 18:51:42 ted wrote: > So here is the info for anyone else who had my problem connecting to > Verizon for the first time. (I write this for the archives) > > The Westell 6100G modem default IP admin and password: > 192.168.1.1 > admin > password > > To access the internet and set up your account you have to go to: > > http://192.168.1.1/verizon/redirect.htm > > "Hidden Redirect Page" > > You click the disable button, and then your on the internet. indeed. i vaguely recall the modem setting up some redirect hacks such that people plugging in the modem for the first time would get redirected to the internal modem web page for all web sites. but it only really worked on the computer that was directly plugged into the modem, and for Windows users, and for the IE browser. luckily for me ive seen this kind of crap before (hotels' "automatic" network setups) so i could guess at the internal web pages rather than having to slug through another verizon tech call. hopefully your post saves someone else the verizon tech call too :) -mike

Nov. 7, 2009

Re: [Wlug] HSI Vent Maybe Help?

by ted

Hi WLUG So here is the info for anyone else who had my problem connecting to Verizon for the first time. (I write this for the archives) The Westell 6100G modem default IP admin and password: 192.168.1.1 admin password To access the internet and set up your account you have to go to: http://192.168.1.1/verizon/redirect.htm "Hidden Redirect Page" You click the disable button, and then your on the internet. The tech support guy then insisted on helping me set up my Verizon email. Not necessary, but I didn't want to hang up on the guy. Oh, and does the WLUG go out for beer anytime? (as in non-meeting socializing?) Ted

Nov. 6, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Old laptop for sale - $5.00

by Michael Long

Hi Adam, Have you had any takers. I am in need of a laptop for a woman who is bedridden and in a lot of pain. She is still sharp and is looking to be able to communicate with others online. Does this laptop have a wireless card or at least the capabilities for adding one? Thanks, Mike From: Adam Keck [mailto:ghostis@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 9:44 AM To: Worcester Linux Users Group Subject: [Wlug] Old laptop for sale - $5.00 Hi All, I have an ancient laptop that I am done playing with. Would anyone like it? Gateway Solo 2000, model 9100 http://people.usd.edu/~djennewe/solo9100.html P150 MMX 192MB of RAM 2 GB HD Composite video in/out Audio in/out CDROM (needs some fiddling to keep shut) 3.5 inch floppy drive 2x USB 1.1 PS/2 ~13.3 inch XGA screen (I think) CHIPS 65554 graphics PCMCIA slot for network etc Some case damage to the hinge area, but it still opens and closes correctly. Please reply off-list, if you are interested. Thanks! -Adam

Nov. 6, 2009

Old laptop for sale - $5.00

by Adam Keck

Hi All, I have an ancient laptop that I am done playing with. Would anyone like it? Gateway Solo 2000, model 9100 http://people.usd.edu/~djennewe/solo9100.html P150 MMX 192MB of RAM 2 GB HD Composite video in/out Audio in/out CDROM (needs some fiddling to keep shut) 3.5 inch floppy drive 2x USB 1.1 PS/2 ~13.3 inch XGA screen (I think) CHIPS 65554 graphics PCMCIA slot for network etc Some case damage to the hinge area, but it still opens and closes correctly. Please reply off-list, if you are interested. Thanks! -Adam

Nov. 6, 2009

Re: [Wlug] HSI Vent Maybe Help?

by Mike Frysinger

On Wednesday 04 November 2009 13:11:53 Richard Klein wrote: > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 11:33 AM, Chuck Anderson <cra(a)wpi.edu> wrote: > > On Wed, Nov 04, 2009 at 09:17:54AM -0500, Ted Nebus wrote: > >> Is there a more linux-friendly HSI provider in Worcester? > > > > Speakeasy. > > Seconded. Speakeasy's support, even for Linux, is top-notch, but you > rarely need it. > http://speakeasy.net/ +1 there. when i had it in Worcestor, it was slightly more than Verizon, but they were friendly and actively supportive of Linux/server/multiple computer setups way before it was fashionable. it didnt take much for them to consider you technical and treat you accordingly rather than assuming you're stupid from the get go (and still assuming you're stupid even after you've corrected them -- thanks Verizon!). -mike

Nov. 5, 2009

Re: [Wlug] HSI Vent Maybe Help?

by Mike Frysinger

On Wednesday 04 November 2009 22:14:02 Clint Moyer wrote: > Why is it relevant which OSes they do or do not support? It's all the > same internet. The only reason any ISP gives you a CD is to install some > half-assed "wizard" app or free crapware. > > I've used Charter for years and its always worked with Linux and > Windows. The one time I had a problem, the tech on the phone found that > he couldn't ping my router. The OS on the other side is a non-factor. while true, the reality is that when you call ISP tech support, the majority of them have a check list and/or script to go through. many of those items include asking about the OS and making sure it's configured properly. just because you're tech savvy doesnt mean the guy you're talking to is, or that the ton of people who call to bitch about the internet being down are either. the ISPs are interested in making money, not really supporting customers. so just because a few customers use "linux" and are having problems, it's no sweat off their backs to not support it. also, your experience doesnt directly correlate to all setups and ISPs. some people have a crappy little linksys/netgear/whatever router connected to the modem, or the modem itself takes care of the entire connection stack and doesnt require host side software (which is often the case with cable users), or the modem is simply there to wiggle lines and requires quite a bit of software install/setup on the machine connected to it. while the OS doesnt matter in the first examples, dsl frequently falls into the latter category in which case the connected OS absolutely matters. if you know what's going on, just lie and say it's windows or an off-the-shelf linksys router. when they ask for random info, do the translation in your head: you want me to do start menu -> run -> ipconfig ? oh, so you want my IP address, np. -mike

Nov. 5, 2009

Re: [Wlug] HSI Vent Maybe Help?

by Mike Frysinger

On Thursday 05 November 2009 14:40:35 Joe Riopel wrote: > I have been using Charter as well, since they have offered cable > broadband access. I did have Verizon DSL before that, for about a > year, and I had a horrible experience. My experience with Verizon had > nothing to do with my operating system, it had to do with the ancient > copper that was in my house. > > I do remember having to use Roaring Peguin's PPoE client with Mandrake > 7.2. It established a connection at boot. I guess if I had a router in > place I wouldn't have had to do that. > http://www.roaringpenguin.com/products/pppoe the westell modems verizon gives out nowadays are basically routers. the days of directly running the PPPoE stack are past. you get a router with unstable firmware that does DHCP/DNS/NAT (and related services) all controllable from a slow web interface. part of the setup is to tell the modem your username & password and it worries about the connection. you can tell it to autoreconnect and thus stay on all the time. while you can bypass all the shitty services by telling the modem to use your own linux router as the DMZ, the actual connection must still be managed in the modem. the other advantage here is that you dont have to worry about the web interface and/or firmware crashing on you when you try to do simple things like reconfigure some network settings. my experience the last few months is that even though ive bypassed all the services (my linux router is the DMZ), the modem sometimes needs to be kicked (i.e. power cycled). this happens about once a month i guess. some of the time, i even need to go in to the web interface and click the "reconnect" link even though the connection is configured as "auto reconnect". -mike

Nov. 5, 2009