Windows XP or linux?
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Judland said:no1important said:Getting Windows-Based Printers to Work With Linux
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On my system, once everything was working, the Canon printer monitor gave me a printer status readout, including ink levels in each of the four ink tanks while a print job was underway, as shown below:
Good one, no1! Seems as though you're grasping the Linux world quite well. It's not all that much work, is it?
Please! C'mon. I've been asking all these questions but not getting any answers! Not all that much work? I haven't got a simple answer to the question of how to put 4 images on a 8.5x11 and print borderless, no answer on if the above Canon driver works on an S820 (I'm guessing that it's not supported). Nor any answer on how to install said Canon software!
I've even took the time to answer your questions on how to turn off html formatting in outlook which I don't even use!
Please feel free to answer my questions.
If you need any more help with MS or related software, I would be glad to help.
Cheers.
cdn_bc_ca said:
Hmm... I don't seem to have "read all standard mail as plain text" as an option under tools. In fact, my Outlook doesn't look anything like the screenshots you posted. What's wrong?
As for the printing... I'd have to do some research, as the printer I have (an HP 3-in-1) doesn't even print a bleeding edge when I use the printer itself (no computer involved) to copy a document that is larger than the page size itself.
I get a small margin no matter what.
So, is this a Linux "compromise" or is this just the capabilities of the printer/scanner/copier I purchased? I'd say it's a limitation of the printer.
Have you tried contacting Canon about this issue with your printer?
In any case, I still can't get HTML / RTF formatting out of my e-mails and you still can't print a bleeding edge on your printer. One doesn't seem to be easier than the other so far. :wink:
I get a small margin no matter what.
So, is this a Linux "compromise" or is this just the capabilities of the printer/scanner/copier I purchased? I'd say it's a limitation of the printer.
Have you tried contacting Canon about this issue with your printer?
In any case, I still can't get HTML / RTF formatting out of my e-mails and you still can't print a bleeding edge on your printer. One doesn't seem to be easier than the other so far. :wink:
Sorry, I'm to lazy to read through all the replies.
Answering your original question. It really depends what you like to do. If you are just on the internet, checking your email, doing some word processing etc.. Linux is awesome and you wouldn't even need to learn anything. I would recommend "Ubuntu" it is very easy to use and has most of the applications to do just that. If you want a bit more style and do some of the whole digital life things I would go for a MAC Mini. In my opinion no OS currently can beat OSX Tiger. I use both and I like both however most of my work is done on OSX.
Answering your original question. It really depends what you like to do. If you are just on the internet, checking your email, doing some word processing etc.. Linux is awesome and you wouldn't even need to learn anything. I would recommend "Ubuntu" it is very easy to use and has most of the applications to do just that. If you want a bit more style and do some of the whole digital life things I would go for a MAC Mini. In my opinion no OS currently can beat OSX Tiger. I use both and I like both however most of my work is done on OSX.
Judland, since I do not have a previous version of Outlook that is older than 2003, I looked on the Internet and found this:
How to turn off HTML in Outlook 2000/2002: http://ntbugtraq.ntadvice.com/default.aspx?sid=1&pid=55&did=38
Here is an article on securing Outlook:
http://online.securityfocus.com/infocus/1648
Finally, I would recommend you get a virus checker that checks your email too. I've found a free antivirus program that provides your run-of-the-mill realtime protection in addition to e-mail, p2p, etc... The one I use is avast and it is free. It has an plugin for Outlook. The virus and program updates are free but you need to register with an email address. They update their virus definitions almost daily.
Cheers.
How to turn off HTML in Outlook 2000/2002: http://ntbugtraq.ntadvice.com/default.aspx?sid=1&pid=55&did=38
Here is an article on securing Outlook:
http://online.securityfocus.com/infocus/1648
Finally, I would recommend you get a virus checker that checks your email too. I've found a free antivirus program that provides your run-of-the-mill realtime protection in addition to e-mail, p2p, etc... The one I use is avast and it is free. It has an plugin for Outlook. The virus and program updates are free but you need to register with an email address. They update their virus definitions almost daily.
Cheers.
Can anyone tell me which Linux distrbution is the easiest to install and get running in a double boot situation by a neophyte. I've been fiddling with DSL but I think I want more. What I want is an O.S. that is stable and doesn't freeze and is fairly simple to operate. Other than Apple, is there anything like that out there. I tried Slackware Linux on the week end and got in all kinds of trouble.
Holes found in PC virus defences
A teaser:
People using Windows computers were unprotected against new viruses for 56 days this year, research shows.
Security firm Ironport counted how long it took anti-virus firms to produce an antidote following the first appearance of a malicious program.
It found that, on average, anti-virus firms took 17 hours to respond to new threats.
Some viruses took far longer to tackle and in one case specific defences took more than three weeks to appear. [/end of teaser]
Click link at top for the rest of article.
A teaser:
People using Windows computers were unprotected against new viruses for 56 days this year, research shows.
Security firm Ironport counted how long it took anti-virus firms to produce an antidote following the first appearance of a malicious program.
It found that, on average, anti-virus firms took 17 hours to respond to new threats.
Some viruses took far longer to tackle and in one case specific defences took more than three weeks to appear. [/end of teaser]
Click link at top for the rest of article.
Trojan delivers unwanted gift to Windows PCs
A teaser:
A new Trojan horse program was infecting PCs on Wednesday, exploiting a hole in Windows systems to sneak onto computers, then dropping adware or spyware or turning them into zombies, according to several Internet security companies.
The Trojan, dubbed Exploit-WMF (Windows Meta File), was rated a category 2 level risk, meaning it had the potential to continue to spread, said Dave Cole, director of security response at Symantec.
The exploit "is misusing a function in the WMF library in Windows," dropping onto the machine a downloader Trojan "that pulls down its big brother, a more sophisticated Trojan" from a server on the Internet, he said.
"Then it might try to pull down adware, spyware or a bot program," that can turn the computer into a zombie to be used for attacking other machines or sending spam, or just leave a hole on the computer through which sensitive data could be stolen, Cole said. [/teaser]
A teaser:
A new Trojan horse program was infecting PCs on Wednesday, exploiting a hole in Windows systems to sneak onto computers, then dropping adware or spyware or turning them into zombies, according to several Internet security companies.
The Trojan, dubbed Exploit-WMF (Windows Meta File), was rated a category 2 level risk, meaning it had the potential to continue to spread, said Dave Cole, director of security response at Symantec.
The exploit "is misusing a function in the WMF library in Windows," dropping onto the machine a downloader Trojan "that pulls down its big brother, a more sophisticated Trojan" from a server on the Internet, he said.
"Then it might try to pull down adware, spyware or a bot program," that can turn the computer into a zombie to be used for attacking other machines or sending spam, or just leave a hole on the computer through which sensitive data could be stolen, Cole said. [/teaser]
I would go to Linux and I will Suggest you try KANOTIX
I am running it now and so far cannot find anything in XP that I can't do easier in Linux. Linux is faster on the net and It just runs and runs. It never seems to have any problems. I never have had a virus unlike when I ran MS. The stories going around that Linux is hard are just plain silly. Maybe 6 or 7 years ago it might have been hard for some people but it is extremely easy to install now. With many Linux version you get an iso file you download freeely and put it in the cd drive and reboot the machine. It comes up with a live version of KANOTIX andduring boot up it wants you to select the language you want and the screen definition (1024x768 etc.) You can run it on the web from there to see how it works and if it is your cup of tea, you can install it. You get to re partition your hard drive and it will let you keep XP and will dual boot when you reboot your computer. You choose which you want to run. I have XP on here but it just so I can help my friend who is still afaraid to go to Linux.
I am running it now and so far cannot find anything in XP that I can't do easier in Linux. Linux is faster on the net and It just runs and runs. It never seems to have any problems. I never have had a virus unlike when I ran MS. The stories going around that Linux is hard are just plain silly. Maybe 6 or 7 years ago it might have been hard for some people but it is extremely easy to install now. With many Linux version you get an iso file you download freeely and put it in the cd drive and reboot the machine. It comes up with a live version of KANOTIX andduring boot up it wants you to select the language you want and the screen definition (1024x768 etc.) You can run it on the web from there to see how it works and if it is your cup of tea, you can install it. You get to re partition your hard drive and it will let you keep XP and will dual boot when you reboot your computer. You choose which you want to run. I have XP on here but it just so I can help my friend who is still afaraid to go to Linux.
I would suggest that you use the partition tools that come in the Linux distro you choose to do the repartitioning. There are a lot of Linux users in your area. Vancouver Linux users group is one. Some one there would likely be able to and would like to help. One of the better linux versions is from Vancouver. It is vector linux.
Even tho I run linux primarily at work and home, I would not recommand it to everybody, at least not yet.
To be honest here, I would say use windows for those regular folks with the assumption that it does not cost you extra bucks.
To be honest here, I would say use windows for those regular folks with the assumption that it does not cost you extra bucks.
How about Macintosh???
benefits of unix, plus a very useable GUI. also, because of the unix base, many programs once only 'windows PC' are now available cross platform.
It is certainly the most logical migration, for someone who wants a GUI and unix stability. Forget the small end versions though, go for the middle to high end iMac (20" iMacs are fantastic things) or a Power G5 Pro, might be a lil on the pricey side, but that's cos you dont have to keep taking it down to the shop to have things fixed, and the virus thing.... all but non-existent.
When you want to learn more about UN*X, then you can install Yellow Dog linux in a snap, or try Red hat enterprise, SuSE, Debian, Darwin, BSD... the sky is the limit. Personally though... most people I know, buy the mac and fall in love with them, because they just work.
If I could convince all my customers to buy them however, I'd be out of business in a snap... so don't tell anyone I told you this!
benefits of unix, plus a very useable GUI. also, because of the unix base, many programs once only 'windows PC' are now available cross platform.
It is certainly the most logical migration, for someone who wants a GUI and unix stability. Forget the small end versions though, go for the middle to high end iMac (20" iMacs are fantastic things) or a Power G5 Pro, might be a lil on the pricey side, but that's cos you dont have to keep taking it down to the shop to have things fixed, and the virus thing.... all but non-existent.
When you want to learn more about UN*X, then you can install Yellow Dog linux in a snap, or try Red hat enterprise, SuSE, Debian, Darwin, BSD... the sky is the limit. Personally though... most people I know, buy the mac and fall in love with them, because they just work.
If I could convince all my customers to buy them however, I'd be out of business in a snap... so don't tell anyone I told you this!