tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post114274974169927224..comments2024-01-19T02:23:51.665-06:00Comments on Journal Wunelle: The Blog As Punching Bagwstachourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447198404608861357noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1143082620772706622006-03-22T20:57:00.000-06:002006-03-22T20:57:00.000-06:00Router problems? We also had router problems with...Router problems? We also had router problems with linksys. After spending 5 hours on the phone with India, I discovered that I needed to download the lastest update for the router software. The tech guy confirmed this and told me to call back if I have any more problems. I also came across an interesting piece of information that was written in tiny little letters - like those disclaimers about smoking beening bad for your health on cigarette packages. It seems that in many cases your software firewall - norton and macafee especially - can interfere with the built in firewall of the router - the way in which a router works. So that more often than not, you must disable the software firewall. I have F-Secure and have not had a problem with the firewalls fighting each other. Just so you know if you run into future problems. The way in which routers work are really cool - but that is for another post...CrustyCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14976125960661388768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142834374181605132006-03-19T23:59:00.000-06:002006-03-19T23:59:00.000-06:00It definitely takes some guts to pull up stakes an...It definitely takes some guts to pull up stakes and go, but that seems a great place to take your chances.<BR/><BR/>As for the bike, I think a 600 is small enough to be manageable weight-wise, tho you'd of course need to be respectful of its power. But I think a responsible adult can approach that with a bit of caution and do fine. Understand that they can bite and you'll naturally do the right thing, I suspect.<BR/><BR/>I would never worry about a used Honda / Yamaha / Suzuki if it has been well-maintained; they last forever. They tend to be easier to work on than a car since everything is exposed or relatively easy to get at. And bikes are relatively simple creatures compared to a car. An older used BMW is also a great bet. Even the bigger bikes are not high-powered (the 2-cylinder boxer ones that are BMW's trademark), they're amazingly simple and easy to work on, and they're robust and last forever.<BR/><BR/>Myself, I would in your situation avoid a Harley or older Buell (for reliability reasons, plus Harleys are expensive), and British and Italian makes can be more maintenance-intensive. Stick to Japanese, methinks.wstachourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447198404608861357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142810636171013222006-03-19T17:23:00.000-06:002006-03-19T17:23:00.000-06:00Oh yeah, had you said it was Linksys, I probably w...Oh yeah, had you said it was Linksys, I probably would have told you that sooner. We had nothing but problems with our linksys wireless, so we moved everything to belkin as well. Glad to hear it is working.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675519557526291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142810536109712082006-03-19T17:22:00.000-06:002006-03-19T17:22:00.000-06:00No, I have not discussed moving on the blog yet, m...No, I have not discussed moving on the blog yet, mostly because I don;t want to jinx it. It is still contingent on Carly liking what she sees when we go to visit (of that, I am pretty sure) and then having the guts to say "yes, Josh, let's move." (that is less certain).<BR/><BR/>I will check out the bikes you listed, and thank you for the advice. I was looking at far less powerful bikes, because I was unsure what I could handle right off, but with your recommendation, I think I will look in that range. What sort of problems do I run into when I buy a few years old? I can fix most things on a car, but a bike might as well be an aircraft for my knowledge of it.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675519557526291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142805130594268812006-03-19T15:52:00.000-06:002006-03-19T15:52:00.000-06:00Joshua--This is exactly what I decided sounded bes...Joshua--This is exactly what I decided sounded best, and my computer-savvy friend agreed. So now I'm working with a new Belkin router (instead of the Linksys one that didn't like me apparently) and so far, so good.<BR/><BR/>So you're headed to Portland! This is supposed to be very cool. Was this discussed on your blog and I missed the post? I've flown into SEA a few times, and the DC-8 occasionally sees Portland, but I've not thus far. But I do love the Pacific Northwest & would be happy to move out there (and live on a sailboat!).<BR/><BR/>As for the bike, there are so many good options. I think any Japanese middleweight will serve you well. (I love BMW's 650, but you pay a premium for what is no more functional than any 3-year-old Honda.) A modern 600-650cc will have plenty of power for one or two, and will EASILY keep up with freeway traffic (and outrun it), yet they're light enough not to be too intimidating.<BR/><BR/>The Suzuki SV-650 is very nice, as is a Yamaha FZ-6 or a Honda 599. These are sport-oriented standards (if you want a cruiser, I'm less sure what to recommend). I'd aim to avoid an out-and-out sportbike. Not only are they more expensive, but they cost more to insure and they are uncomfortable to ride very far. But the sport aspect has brought so much good functionality to bikes, especially in brakes and suspension.<BR/><BR/>Send any questions on this, as I'm all about helping with research!wstachourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447198404608861357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142795286633610872006-03-19T13:08:00.000-06:002006-03-19T13:08:00.000-06:00My finacee is tech support for the local ISP, and ...My finacee is tech support for the local ISP, and she tells these stories every day. As it turns out, some routers just don't get along with some systems, and they don't need to have a great reason for it, either. I think the best bet is what you already stated: go get a different brand. In this case, as it is with most things, brand loyalty is more important than saving a few bucks. If the last brand you had served you well, then go with the upgrade of that brand.<BR/><BR/>On a different subject, and because you are the only person I know who rides, I am thinking about getting a motorcycle if and when I move to Portland (soon, so very soon). What is a good starter bike to learn on? I have ridden cross bikes on dirt tracks, so I have the smallest familiarity with them.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675519557526291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142789886763980852006-03-19T11:38:00.000-06:002006-03-19T11:38:00.000-06:00Still no relief this morning (as though it should ...Still no relief this morning (as though it should have healed itself overnight). I'm off to the store to replace with something different. Grrrrrrrrrrr.wstachourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447198404608861357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142779714830921072006-03-19T08:48:00.000-06:002006-03-19T08:48:00.000-06:00I think everyone has the same problems with router...I think everyone has the same problems with routers. They inspire so much violence, don't they?The Retropolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13492457405392980254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142775385763623052006-03-19T07:36:00.000-06:002006-03-19T07:36:00.000-06:00I stopped comprehending at the word "router". But ...I stopped comprehending at the word "router". But I enjoyed the first nine words very much. =)Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714611053885993657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935045.post-1142763061279625882006-03-19T04:11:00.000-06:002006-03-19T04:11:00.000-06:00Ah, routers.That dance competition? Last weekend? ...Ah, routers.<BR/><BR/>That dance competition? Last weekend? We tried to use a wireless router to get all the display screens to talk to each other. I tried to get the damn thing set up, some tech-savvy friend of a friend spent two hours doing the same, we finally got a tenuous connection, set up all the machines in their correct places (e.g. under ceiling panels, behind doors etc) ... and, of course, lost the network connection. Our eleventeen thousand pounds' worth of computers and screens? Dark all day (except for the ones that were showing test content, and HOISTED UP TWENTY FEET ABOVE THE GROUND ABOVE THE DANCERS, and we could not turn them off).<BR/><BR/>What? Public relations nightmare? You really think so? Aargh.Dzesikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152238257528930570noreply@blogger.com