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spinning out of control :)
by emmajane-MHIYrZpDPrNWk0Htik3J/w＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

On Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 05:17:59PM -0500, Madison Kelly wrote: > Be very careful trying to take it apart. There are a lot of little bits > with wires connected to them that can be torn easily (ie: the cable to the > touchpad is a usual issue). Unfortunately it is too late today to call for > parts so I will have to call tomorrow (which I will). Once I locate a fan > it would be a pretty easy job to swap out. I've given up trying for tonight. I'm trying to ignore the dull roar and the tingling in my fingers from resting my hands on the keyboard--bad form comes back to bite me in the tinglies. :) Thanks so much for your help! Let me know how you fare tomorrow with finding a new fan. emma :) -- Emma Jane Hogbin [[ 416 417 2868 ][ www.xtrinsic.com ]] -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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spinning out of control :)
by linux-5ZoueyuiTZhBDgjK7y7TUQ＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

I meant to tell you that if it gets worse call me at 416-208-0146. I will be home around 6:00pm. Madison > On Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 03:58:33PM -0500, Madison Kelly wrote: >> I might be able to help you, given that it is an emergency. May I >> suggest thought that for today you are probably okay if the noise just >> started. That usually happens when the sleeve bearing splits and spins >> the oil out. The fan will keep spinning for at least a couple of weeks >> (usuallY). At the very least, as I said, today should be fine, if loud. > > I've tried to add a little DW-40 to the mix, and have thrown /several/ > explitives in the general direction of Acer. I can't get the laptop apart > to see what the actual problem is though. > >> You will want to get it fixed ASAP though because it will sieze >> shortly. > > Agreed. I'm worried that it's going to sieze completely, but I also have > work that /must/ get done. :/ I'm sure everyone knows that drill! > > I have an Acer TM 630 (632? 634? I can't remember). In any case, it's out > of warranty (and I wouldn't want to have to deal with Acer or the place I > bought it from again anyway). > > I tried PCUsed but they won't deal with Acers (i.e. the tech had no idea > how to get the case apart either). > > emma > > -- > Emma Jane Hogbin > [[ 416 417 2868 ][ www.xtrinsic.com ]] > -- > The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org > TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns > How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml > -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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spinning out of control :)
by linux-5ZoueyuiTZhBDgjK7y7TUQ＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

Be very careful trying to take it apart. There are a lot of little bits with wires connected to them that can be torn easily (ie: the cable to the touchpad is a usual issue). Unfortunately it is too late today to call for parts so I will have to call tomorrow (which I will). Once I locate a fan it would be a pretty easy job to swap out. Madison > On Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 03:58:33PM -0500, Madison Kelly wrote: >> I might be able to help you, given that it is an emergency. May I >> suggest thought that for today you are probably okay if the noise just >> started. That usually happens when the sleeve bearing splits and spins >> the oil out. The fan will keep spinning for at least a couple of weeks >> (usuallY). At the very least, as I said, today should be fine, if loud. > > I've tried to add a little DW-40 to the mix, and have thrown /several/ > explitives in the general direction of Acer. I can't get the laptop apart > to see what the actual problem is though. > >> You will want to get it fixed ASAP though because it will sieze >> shortly. > > Agreed. I'm worried that it's going to sieze completely, but I also have > work that /must/ get done. :/ I'm sure everyone knows that drill! > > I have an Acer TM 630 (632? 634? I can't remember). In any case, it's out > of warranty (and I wouldn't want to have to deal with Acer or the place I > bought it from again anyway). > > I tried PCUsed but they won't deal with Acers (i.e. the tech had no idea > how to get the case apart either). > > emma > > -- > Emma Jane Hogbin > [[ 416 417 2868 ][ www.xtrinsic.com ]] > -- > The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org > TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns > How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml > -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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spinning out of control :)
by emmajane-MHIYrZpDPrNWk0Htik3J/w＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

On Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 03:58:33PM -0500, Madison Kelly wrote: > I might be able to help you, given that it is an emergency. May I > suggest thought that for today you are probably okay if the noise just > started. That usually happens when the sleeve bearing splits and spins > the oil out. The fan will keep spinning for at least a couple of weeks > (usuallY). At the very least, as I said, today should be fine, if loud. I've tried to add a little DW-40 to the mix, and have thrown /several/ explitives in the general direction of Acer. I can't get the laptop apart to see what the actual problem is though. > You will want to get it fixed ASAP though because it will sieze shortly. Agreed. I'm worried that it's going to sieze completely, but I also have work that /must/ get done. :/ I'm sure everyone knows that drill! I have an Acer TM 630 (632? 634? I can't remember). In any case, it's out of warranty (and I wouldn't want to have to deal with Acer or the place I bought it from again anyway). I tried PCUsed but they won't deal with Acers (i.e. the tech had no idea how to get the case apart either). emma -- Emma Jane Hogbin [[ 416 417 2868 ][ www.xtrinsic.com ]] -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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by linux-5ZoueyuiTZhBDgjK7y7TUQ＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

Hi, I might be able to help you, given that it is an emergency. May I suggest thought that for today you are probably okay if the noise just started. That usually happens when the sleeve bearing splits and spins the oil out. The fan will keep spinning for at least a couple of weeks (usuallY). At the very least, as I said, today should be fine, if loud. You will want to get it fixed ASAP though because it will sieze shortly. Part of the problem you are going to find is that the fan is likely a small 25mm x 5mm custome blower integrated right into the heat sink. If you can tell me the model of the laptop I can check to see if my used parts supplier has one in stock. Good luck! Madison > On Sun, 2003-12-14 at 10:58, emmajane-MHIYrZpDPrNWk0Htik3J/w at public.gmane.org wrote: >> Does anyone know if one of the computer stores in the >> ghetto will be able >> to fix this /today/? I will not go to OTA. > > PCUsed fixes stuff, but probably not on Sundays. Maybe if you beg? > Maybe someone at Canada Computer would help you do it yourself though. > They're wizards, but usually REALLY busy. > > Austin > -- > Austin Acton > Synthetic Organic Chemist, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. Candidate > Department of Chemistry, York University, Toronto > MandrakeLinux Volunteer Developer, homepage: www.groundstate.ca > > -- > The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org > TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns > How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml > -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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by aacton-B71PBEe7S7Y＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

On Sun, 2003-12-14 at 10:58, emmajane-MHIYrZpDPrNWk0Htik3J/w at public.gmane.org wrote: > Does anyone know if one of the computer stores in the > ghetto will be able > to fix this /today/? I will not go to OTA. PCUsed fixes stuff, but probably not on Sundays. Maybe if you beg? Maybe someone at Canada Computer would help you do it yourself though. They're wizards, but usually REALLY busy. Austin -- Austin Acton Synthetic Organic Chemist, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. Candidate Department of Chemistry, York University, Toronto MandrakeLinux Volunteer Developer, homepage: www.groundstate.ca -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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by emmajane-MHIYrZpDPrNWk0Htik3J/w＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

Morning all, Here's my problem: my Acer laptop's fan is dying. It's making a horrible, horrible noise. There's a snow storm outside, and I have 90 assignments that must be marked today...on-line (of course). Does anyone know if one of the computer stores in the ghetto will be able to fix this /today/? I will not go to OTA. Maybe Sonam? Help would be much appreciated (otherwise I'm TTCing up to Humber College to mark them at school). Dying Acer laptop fan From: "Emma Jane Hogbin" <emmajane-MHIYrZpDPrNWk0Htik3J/w at public.gmane.org> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org Reply-To: emmajane-MHIYrZpDPrNWk0Htik3J/w at public.gmane.org User-Agent: SquirrelMail/1.4.2 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Priority: 3 Importance: Normal Morning all, Here's my problem: my Acer laptop's fan is dying. It's making a horrible, horrible noise. There's a snow storm outside, and I have 90 assignments that must be marked today...on-line (of course). Does anyone know if one of the computer stores in the ghetto will be able to fix this /today/? I will not go to OTA, and I know that Sonnam is closed. I'm out Parkdale way, but am willing to travel to get this fixed. Help would be much appreciated (otherwise I'm TTCing up to Humber College to mark them at school). emma -- Emma Jane Hogbin Xtrinsic -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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[sumthin]
by mr6re9-mI4xJ4qlgtBiLUuM0BA3LQ＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

On Sunday 14 December 2003 06:45, JoeHill wrote: > > Well, since they're lookin' for nothin', and, quelle surprise, gettin' > sumthin', why not make it fun (for you)? > > I know there's a rewrite rule out there somewhere for Code Red that crashes > the offending host. I'm not suggesting you violate the *law* or anything, > but if you were to put an index.php that contained code which, say, > displayed their IP, the name of their ISP, what OS they were running, etc. > and a quick little missive about the possible time they might be spending > in jail with Bruno the assmaster, it might put the fear o' $DEITY into some > little 15 year old punk. > > You would want to make sure the PHP code is safe, of course, since it's > running on *your server*, and if you are going to do some experimentation > with this stuff, make damned sure Apache is running inside a nice safe > jail, so you don't end up with egg on your face. I believe what you want to > look at there is called "chroot". > > I'm sure there are many on this list who can provide more specific stuff, > I'm just throwing out ideas ;-) I don't even let my NWN Druid use TAUNT, I certainly don't want Apache dancing around in full headress. I'm not that Brave.. The nsiislog is in fact a LOG. The file IS relavent. THAT is my reasoning. One thing is for sure with regards to an index in /sumthin/, they will not get a 404. They will get a directory listing if I chose, but It all depends on relavence. I can't say for sure who or what GET's /sumthin/, but I believe it is a mode that caught-on through the years and was adopted by different folks. I highly doubt I would be the first in history to create that directory, and I haven't yet. BUT, If it's banners ye seek, banners ye GET. -- Eating Crow is better with MyCrowSauce -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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[sumthin]
by joehill-rieW9WUcm8FFJ04o6PK0Fg＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 06:15:04 -0500 GDHough <mr6re9-mI4xJ4qlgtBiLUuM0BA3LQ at public.gmane.org> wrote: > So what harm can there be in setting an index.html inside /sumthin/? ;-) > > I get far fewer requests for /sumthin/ than anything else I currently play > with. I would like to explore the ramifications of utilizing this > particularly regular request. I just wanted to see if there was sumthin to it > before I create the index and special links. Well, since they're lookin' for nothin', and, quelle surprise, gettin' sumthin', why not make it fun (for you)? I know there's a rewrite rule out there somewhere for Code Red that crashes the offending host. I'm not suggesting you violate the *law* or anything, but if you were to put an index.php that contained code which, say, displayed their IP, the name of their ISP, what OS they were running, etc. and a quick little missive about the possible time they might be spending in jail with Bruno the assmaster, it might put the fear o' $DEITY into some little 15 year old punk. You would want to make sure the PHP code is safe, of course, since it's running on *your server*, and if you are going to do some experimentation with this stuff, make damned sure Apache is running inside a nice safe jail, so you don't end up with egg on your face. I believe what you want to look at there is called "chroot". I'm sure there are many on this list who can provide more specific stuff, I'm just throwing out ideas ;-) -- JoeHill ++ ICQ # 280779813 Registered Linux user #282046 Homepage: www.orderinchaos.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Behind every great fortune is a crime." -- Balzac -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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ZeroInstall; application installallation Nirvana ?
by joehill-rieW9WUcm8FFJ04o6PK0Fg＠public.gmane.org 14 Dec '03

14 Dec '03

On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 19:43:47 -0500 David J Patrick <davidjpatrick-rieW9WUcm8FFJ04o6PK0Fg at public.gmane.org> wrote: > Does this not look like THE most brilliant approach to software > availability ? This is actually one way that the ROX desktop can be installed. Thomas Leonard, the developer, has been using this system for months now. From what I see on the ROX lists, it's very popular. Don't have to worry about this dependency or that library, it's all on the network. Never tried it m'self...strange combo...anarchist control freak ;-) -- JoeHill ++ ICQ # 280779813 Registered Linux user #282046 Homepage: www.orderinchaos.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "There are three side effects of acid: enhanced long-term memory, decreased short-term memory, and I forget the third."-- Timothy Leary -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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