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Re: [Wlug] Acer Flat-screen monitor, needs repair, does anyone want?

by Jason Couture

Sounds like the inverter, did you see if they were available? There usually fairly easy to change. On Jan 4, 2012 11:20 PM, "E Johnson" <iris.gates(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Offering this here first. I have a monitor which started blacking out > 3 days ago. I always liked this monitor (had 2, the other one still > doing just fine!). > > This is an Acer Flat-screen monitor, 19-inch screen, 1680x1050, DVI or > VGA input. The resoultion on this is especially nice. Good color, at > least I always enjoyed it. > > Specs: > Acer X193WBD. 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 5ms, 1680x1050, (WSXGA+), > 2000:1, DVI, Black (A179-1944) > > This ls not-quite 3 years old, still in warranty. It powers on, but > flickers, then black-screens. Acer says they can and will fix it > (free parts / labor) . It needs to be shipped back to Acer (in Texas), > who will fix it & return within a few weeks. > Shipping might be around $40.00, but is still considerably cheaper > than buying a new monitor like this. Acer ships back at no cost, the > only shiping cost is one-way, TO Acer. > > Or if you are good at fixing stuff like this, it might be just the thing. > > E-mail me for details if interested. I'm in Worcester near Elm Park. > > Liz J > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Jan. 5, 2012

Acer Flat-screen monitor, needs repair, does anyone want?

by E Johnson

Offering this here first. I have a monitor which started blacking out 3 days ago. I always liked this monitor (had 2, the other one still doing just fine!). This is an Acer Flat-screen monitor, 19-inch screen, 1680x1050, DVI or VGA input. The resoultion on this is especially nice. Good color, at least I always enjoyed it. Specs: Acer X193WBD. 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 5ms, 1680x1050, (WSXGA+), 2000:1, DVI, Black (A179-1944) This ls not-quite 3 years old, still in warranty. It powers on, but flickers, then black-screens. Acer says they can and will fix it (free parts / labor) . It needs to be shipped back to Acer (in Texas), who will fix it & return within a few weeks. Shipping might be around $40.00, but is still considerably cheaper than buying a new monitor like this. Acer ships back at no cost, the only shiping cost is one-way, TO Acer. Or if you are good at fixing stuff like this, it might be just the thing. E-mail me for details if interested. I'm in Worcester near Elm Park. Liz J

Jan. 5, 2012

WLUG meeting? Yes! Wed Dec 14 7:00 PM

by Chuck Anderson

Yes, meeting is still on for tomorrow. XMonad sounds like a fine talk if you can make it for tomorrow that would be great! Thanks, Chuck On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 03:51:45PM -0500, Henrique wrote: > Hey! > > Chuck invited me to make a talk on XMonad, which I find it is a pretty cool > window manager that can run on top of GNOME, or by itself. > I said I could do it, but I am not sure if I could make a talk about it for > an hour. I have not heard anything since. > I am not sure if we are having the meeting. > > Thanks, > Henrique. > > On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM, Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hey Gang, > > > > Are we having a meeting this month? I would *think* it would be on the > > 14th... > > > > Thanks, > > Tim.

Dec. 13, 2011

Re: [Wlug] WLUG meeting?

by Henrique

Hey! Chuck invited me to make a talk on XMonad, which I find it is a pretty cool window manager that can run on top of GNOME, or by itself. I said I could do it, but I am not sure if I could make a talk about it for an hour. I have not heard anything since. I am not sure if we are having the meeting. Thanks, Henrique. On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM, Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Gang, > > Are we having a meeting this month? I would *think* it would be on the > 14th... > > Thanks, > Tim. > -- > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their > constituents as "consumers". > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

Dec. 13, 2011

WLUG meeting?

by Tim Keller

Hey Gang, Are we having a meeting this month? I would *think* it would be on the 14th... Thanks, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Dec. 13, 2011

OPENING - Sr Software Engineer - C/Linux - perm in Cambridge area

by John Spencer

We have an opening for a Sr Software Engineer. This is a perm position in the Cambridge area for a sharp engineer with 7-10+ yrs of experience. I have included some info below. In the spirit of the Holiday Season, the season of giving, if you are not interested in this position and even if you don't know anyone looking, please share this information with your network, as more than likely someone in your network knows someone that could use help finding a new position. Sr Software Engineer We are looking for a well rounded Sr Software Engineer that is interested in working in a collaborative environment on a variety of projects. Must have strong C programming skills. C++ and Java are a plus Must have strong Linux background and experience Systems software experience is needed Ability to come up to speed quickly and desire to work on a variety of projects and technology Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus Regards, John Spencer Connected Systems Partners Connecting Top Talent with Top Companies 978-455-5550 x208 978-621-9743 cell jspencer(a)connectedsp.com www.connectedsp.com <www.connectedsp.com%20%20%20> GET CONNECTED! Unless otherwise explicitly instructed by sender, all information in this email is considered confidential and intended for the view and use of the recipient(s) only.

Dec. 5, 2011

Re: [Wlug] [OT] Internet Service Provider

by Mike Peckar

>One more question; We have an Asus RT-N16 wireless router (that's connected to the Verizon modem) that I DD-WRT'd a couple of years ago, and I like it. If I go with Charter, can I continue to use this or do I have to get something else? I have a DD-WRT'd router on a charter line and it works great. In the past we had line issues on hot days, and it took several service calls to resolve, but it's been stable going on 3 yrs now. It's a Netgear WNR3500U - got it for $30 on ebay - not bad for a gigabit N router and now SNMP for stats and scheduled outages for my kid's devices. Its wireless reception/output is so-so, though, but we live in a small house. We still have our original Surfboard - it could be 8 years old. Download: ~15Mbps; Upload ~2Mbps Mike

Dec. 2, 2011

[WPI] Linux Installfest tomorrow

by Henrique

Hello!, Just a reminder that the Linux Installfest is tomorrow at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The event is geared towards helping WPI students get started with Linux, but anyone is welcome to join, help, or just chat. What: Linux Installfest Where: WPI, Kaven Hall 202<http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/ATC/Facilities/Classrooms/kh202.html>, (google maps<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=42.27484,-71.805884&daddr=…> ) When: November 29, 2011, 6pm to 11pm If you have any questions, feel free to send me an e-mail. Thank you, Henrique "nican" Polido.

Nov. 29, 2011

Re: [Wlug] [OT] Internet Service Provider

by Steven Greenberg

Since Charter's modem is intended to connect to an Ethernet network and you wireless router is intended to connect to an ethernet network, then all should work fine together. That is the benefit of a standard. /Steve -- 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. 25, 2011

Re: [Wlug] [OT] Internet Service Provider

by E Johnson

I don't see why you couldn't use the same router with a different modem. Once the modem is provisioned it should see the router, and vice-versa. I do recommend getting your own modem, though. I like the Motorola SB6120. There's a newer, smaller one (the SB6125, I think) but people have been complaining about it getting hot, and about a lot of dropouts. This one (the SB6125) has been very solid since Charter took care of their line-tuning issue out beyond our pole. It's really nice to be able to see your own diagnostics pages in the modem, as well as having control of the router. My router's MAC address shows up on one of the diagnostics pages of this modem. One issue on the SB6120 --the light that was supposed to blink when data is being served is not correctly functional under the firmware that the ISPs have been serving in the last year or so. The ISPs blame Motorola, and Motorola blames the ISPs. The bug is, this data light blinks about 3x/second, instead of just blinking while data is actually moving. The blue lights are a llittle bright. One of the lights on this thing is amber, if a slower internet speed is being served, but it's blue if you're working with the DOCSYS3 speeds. This can be a handy little indicator. This unit is now less than $80.00 online, which pays for itself in 14 months, by not having to pay Charter $5/mo. for rental of one of their units. When I ordered new service at this address 18 months ago, the Charter sales rep promised me a SB6120, but when the tech came out, he said he didn't have any, & gave me one of their Ubees. I ordered that Surfboard the same day. Another thing about Charter -- when you order new service, it is possible (easy) to get the sales rep. to waive the installation fee. Just ask --they always NEED new customers. Get his/her employee number in case Billing "forgets" & adds an installation charge to the 1st month's bill. Billing has been very good about making adjustments. They rebate us per diem for down time or partial-mlfunction time (which is rare these days) and if they "accidently" charge us for a tech call which was due to a problem not our fault, they remove it immediately from the bill. Just carefully read the bill & don't hesitate to call Billing if there's any question. Pretty happy, generally. Good luck, Liz J On 24 November 2011 15:36, Chuck Noyes <vze284qe(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > Hi Again, > > Thanks for all the replies! It's a big help to get other people's views > about this. It looks like people are generally > happy with Charter. In the past, I've heard horror stories about them, but > it appears they've improved their product. > > One more question; We have an Asus RT-N16 wireless router (that's > connected to the Verizon modem) > that I DD-WRT'd a couple of years ago, and I like it. If I go with > Charter, can I continue to use this or do > I have to get something else? > > Thanks again for all the replies, > -Chuck > > > > On Nov 23, 2011, at 6:13 PM, Chuck Noyes wrote: > > > > > Hi All, > > > > I'm getting fed up with Verizon's inability to fix their DSL service - > it's been incredibly slow for the last couple of months. Customer support > > has been no help. So, I'm curious what ISP people like (and don't like). > I'd prefer a local one, but at this point, I'm not > > fussy. I'm looking for something reliable. We have Charter as the cable > TV provider. I don't know if I want to go that route. > > > > I don't want to start a "religious war" - I'm just looking for > information so I can make an informed decision. > > > > Thanks, > > -Chuck > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Wlug mailing list > > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Nov. 24, 2011