Comments on Along The Way: Olympics '08 Microcosm

Joy: Thanks for your moral support.hattie: I did...

2008-08-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

Joy: Thanks for your moral support.

hattie: I did not convert to Vista 'cause heard so much negative, so am using Windows XP. No recent equipment changes i.e. no routers, no wireless -- just a pretty basic simple(?) operation. Have modem direct connection to Verizon phone line for DSL as I've always had with ISP Earthlink.

I lost connection during time of reading these

What I have discovered is that in order to get wha...

2008-08-20T23:29:00.000-07:00

What I have discovered is that in order to get what you want out of Vista you have to buy a new computer!
Did you convert to Vista?
I'm just guessing here, because I really don't know what your particular problem is.
And I'm no computer expert, that's for sure. Without my husband's help I'd be sunk.

Oh Joared....I just want to give you a big hug. I...

2008-08-20T22:06:00.000-07:00

Oh Joared....I just want to give you a big hug. It is so frustrating dealing with computer headaches. They scare us all...and I just had a bout not long ago when I couldn't connect to the internet...even for a day. It was a router problem and they had to reset my router. Most of us are just not 'techie' enough to understand all the things we need to know to deal with these things on our own.

pattie: thanks for the suggestions. I don't have ...

2008-08-20T01:26:00.000-07:00

pattie: thanks for the suggestions. I don't have wireless and no new electronic items. Starting from my desktop I can regain connectivity by doing the modem 10 sec. disconnect, but this gets to be maddening with frequent need to do this.

I haven't bought a new modem to see if that resolves the problem. Haven't called my ISP either.

We know some connectivity problems have

I am guessing you have tried swapping out the mode...

2008-08-19T19:07:00.000-07:00

I am guessing you have tried swapping out the modem? And I suppose a call to your provider does not get anywhere?

Do you connect via a wireless modem? If so, perhaps a neighbor has something electronic causing interference, or like in our house, a microwave between the modem and other computer caused a glitch.

Just suggestions.

WE have watched a lot of the Olympics.

darlene: My son initially thought we'd be able to ...

2008-08-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

darlene: My son initially thought we'd be able to do just what you described with his being able to take control of my computer. Unfortunately, despite all our time consuming efforts a couple of years ago, one of the computers does not allow this, so we must rely on emails and phone calls. Our contact must be worked around a time difference, our work schedules, other major life activites and

I'm sorry about your troubles with the computer. I...

2008-08-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry about your troubles with the computer. I've had some, too, and I know how frustrating it can be.

My sentiments exactly where the Olympics are concerned. I view them strictly for the enjoyment of watching people put forth their best efforts. Nothing else in life is completely fair either - so I don't worry too much about the ones who don't win due to judges errors. Of course, I

Computer glitches can be exceedingly frustrating t...

2008-08-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

Computer glitches can be exceedingly frustrating to deal with. Does your son take over your computer so he can see what you are seeing and help make the necessary corrections? I have a friend that helps me from his home that way. Getting our two PCs set up was a trifle difficult for me because McAfee interfered, but once I turned it off, we had no problem.

It's hard to reconcile the