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Forum: Homebuilt PC's November 25th 16, 08:22 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Replies: 0
Views: 212
Posted By rickman
64-bit Raspberry Pi?

On 11/23/2016 7:03 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
On 23/11/2016 8:40 AM, JEMM wrote:
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is the first 64-bit version of the popular
barebones computer, yet despite its...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's June 26th 16, 04:02 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,comp.lang.c,comp.protocols.tcp-ip,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 15
Views: 432
Posted By rickman
Internet Service Providers to block sites like Facebook and otherpassword protected sites.

On 6/26/2016 10:49 AM, James R. Kuyper wrote:
On 06/26/2016 08:32 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
....
if you want absolute security to your bank accounts, DO NOT get them
online. :)

...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's June 26th 16, 03:05 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,comp.lang.c,comp.protocols.tcp-ip,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 15
Views: 432
Posted By rickman
Internet Service Providers to block sites like Facebook and otherpassword protected sites.

On 6/24/2016 2:33 PM, John Larkin wrote:
On Fri, 24 Jun 2016 19:44:22 +0200, "Skybuck Flying"
wrote:

Hello,

I would like it if Internet Service Providers...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's November 8th 15, 09:08 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 31
Views: 652
Posted By rickman
AMD sued for selling 4 core chips as 8 core chips.

On 11/8/2015 2:50 AM, Joe Hey wrote:
On Sun, 8 Nov 2015 03:19:06 +0100
"Skybuck Flying" wrote:

Fixed that for you (subject).

Another chip company in trouble...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's November 8th 15, 07:08 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 31
Views: 652
Posted By rickman
AMD suited for selling 4 core chips as 8 core chips.

On 11/8/2015 12:49 AM, Sylvia Else wrote:
On 8/11/2015 4:26 PM, rickman wrote:
On 11/8/2015 12:09 AM, Sylvia Else wrote:
On 8/11/2015 1:19 PM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
Another chip company...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's November 8th 15, 06:26 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 31
Views: 652
Posted By rickman
AMD suited for selling 4 core chips as 8 core chips.

On 11/8/2015 12:09 AM, Sylvia Else wrote:
On 8/11/2015 1:19 PM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
Another chip company in trouble because of "fraud",

AMD suited for selling 4 core chips as 8 core...
Forum: General September 15th 15, 03:23 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 48
Views: 2,078
Posted By rickman
Skybuck's DreamPC design for 2015, version 1 initial draft.

On 9/13/2015 8:03 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

The real problem is we consumers including US Government have NO CONTROL
over Micro$oft.

Sure you do. Don't buy their ****, they will...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's September 15th 15, 03:23 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 42
Views: 581
Posted By rickman
Skybuck's DreamPC design for 2015, version 1 initial draft.

On 9/13/2015 8:03 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

The real problem is we consumers including US Government have NO CONTROL
over Micro$oft.

Sure you do. Don't buy their ****, they will...
Forum: General June 4th 15, 08:53 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By rickman
Joule Thief Goes Legit

On 6/3/2015 11:57 PM, Paul wrote:
Skybuck Flying wrote:
Cool to see this on here... I was about to make a posting... but it's
already here =D

http://www.batteriser.com/

So what...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's May 21st 15, 01:48 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By rickman
Device needed for: Text Display + Wireless Communication + Remotecontrol + Remote Power ?

On 5/20/2015 8:03 PM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
Hmm I have doubts about this... perhaps these devices would be stolen,
pretty quickly...

Idea might thave to go into the waste basket...

Not my...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's October 26th 14, 07:29 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,nl.comp.netwerken,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By rickman
WARNING: ISP internet speed increase could lead to cable modemfailures.

On 10/26/2014 1:42 AM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
"
How old is "very old" and what you expect to fail?
When an ISP increases the speed, they just add additional downstream
channels which are...
Forum: General October 26th 14, 07:29 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,nl.comp.netwerken,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By rickman
WARNING: ISP internet speed increase could lead to cable modemfailures.

On 10/26/2014 1:42 AM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
"
How old is "very old" and what you expect to fail?
When an ISP increases the speed, they just add additional downstream
channels which are...
Forum: General October 26th 14, 07:27 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,nl.comp.netwerken,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By rickman
WARNING: ISP internet speed increase could lead to cable modemfailures.

On 10/26/2014 1:41 AM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
It's processor will have to work harder, draws more power, it may
fail/overheat or the adapter may fail.

"
Wrong. Take an AC power meter,...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's October 26th 14, 07:27 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,nl.comp.netwerken,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By rickman
WARNING: ISP internet speed increase could lead to cable modemfailures.

On 10/26/2014 1:41 AM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
It's processor will have to work harder, draws more power, it may
fail/overheat or the adapter may fail.

"
Wrong. Take an AC power meter,...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's September 16th 14, 12:57 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By rickman
Fanless or near fanless PC 2014 ? (sub 5 watts)

On 9/15/2014 7:38 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 15 Sep 2014 19:30:23 -0400, Spehro Pefhany

What if it's a hanging lamp you got for free?

Never heard of anyone being hanged by a...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's September 8th 14, 04:45 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By rickman
Fanless or near fanless PC 2014 ? (sub 5 watts)

On 9/7/2014 8:15 PM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
Yeah you right on the spot with the auto turn-on.

I have also seen some freaky **** with that.

For example if I just gently touch the backplate of...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's September 7th 14, 10:11 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By rickman
Fanless or near fanless PC 2014 ? (sub 5 watts)

On 9/5/2014 11:57 PM, Skybuck Flying wrote:
I need to clarify something though.

The scare about running software 24/7 also has to do with the internet,
software, windows, acrobat, flash, and...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's July 20th 13, 08:34 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 26
Views: 963
Posted By rickman
Holy Fuk, USB probably killed a person. Wiii To Stopud

On 7/19/2013 2:21 PM, Michael Black wrote:
On Fri, 19 Jul 2013, Chris S. wrote:


"Skybuck Flying" wrote in message
...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's July 20th 13, 08:32 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.arch,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 26
Views: 963
Posted By rickman
Holy Fuk, USB probably killed a person. Wiii To Stopud

On 7/20/2013 12:48 PM, Chris S. wrote:

"
"I have seen blue electricity arcs jump
over about 1 centimeter, maybe even more."

At what voltage? Or do you have any idea?
"

...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's April 23rd 13, 11:08 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.arch,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 86
Views: 2,471
Posted By rickman
Why are PC sales declining ? (Skybuck thoughts on it too)

On 4/23/2013 4:37 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:22:29 -0700, Jeff
wrote:

If you have an S.M.A.R.T. utility available,
you can get a clue...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's April 23rd 13, 09:00 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.arch,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 86
Views: 2,471
Posted By rickman
Why are PC sales declining ? (Skybuck thoughts on it too)

On 4/23/2013 9:18 AM, Andy Valencia wrote:
writes:
I've always wondered why the hard drive or the OS doesn't automatically
take the bad sectors out of service. ...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's April 22nd 13, 09:36 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 86
Views: 2,471
Posted By rickman
Why are PC sales declining ? (Skybuck thoughts on it too)

On 4/22/2013 2:52 AM, Martin Brown wrote:

It is about every six years now to get a threefold increase. I generally
buy for the best price performance at the time. Clock speed used to be a
...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's April 22nd 13, 12:58 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,comp.arch,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 86
Views: 2,471
Posted By rickman
Why are PC sales declining ? (Skybuck thoughts on it too)

On 4/19/2013 11:56 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:25:00 +0100, Mike
wrote:

I thought they had algorithms to rotate any memory changes throughout
...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's April 21st 13, 09:56 PM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,nl.comp.hardware,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 86
Views: 2,471
Posted By rickman
Why are PC sales declining ? (Skybuck thoughts on it too)

On 4/19/2013 9:07 AM, Martin Brown wrote:
On 19/04/2013 12:46, mike wrote:

Bottom line is that the old way of faster and faster has run out of
steam. The game user is the only part of the...
Forum: Homebuilt PC's November 24th 12, 07:03 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,sci.electronics.design
Replies: 90
Views: 2,485
Posted By rickman
USB PORTS on the motherboard WORST INVENTION EVER.

On 11/22/2012 12:39 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:40:36 -0500, wrote:

On 11/21/2012 6:17 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
I suggest looking into...
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