Chit Chat Thread for the week of June 15th 2009

and it's only Monday.

On the positive note, we're not expecting any hailing thunderstorms for the first time in more than a week.

Enjoying a nice week on the beach.... Lots of storms so far, but still getting a nice tan

Larry

Sounds like you're on DSL. I'm on FiOS. Maybe the information in this forum topic will help:

http://forums.opendns.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=2389

I'm also a member of the DSLReports.com website forums. I've gotten a lot of good help there. They have a forum for Verizon DSL issues and questions:

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/ilec,vz

Thanks, good info Gary.

School is almost over

Have a great week everyone!

its cause i was out yesterday. i will get yall next week.

Summer (aka construction) season in in full force. Stay safe out there.

Watch out for those construction cameras, some of which I'm sure are strictly for revenue purposes and not for any type of worker safety.

For example, if you've taken I90-west by O'Hare, you've probably seen the "construction zone with enforcement cameras" in the quarter-mile stretch right before the Devon toll plaza. What could they be doing that takes more than a year to fix/repair/replace?

Too often, I feel some municipalities/states watched too many "Dukes of Hazzard" episodes with their revenue schemes/scams.

.... no comments this week

DNS only resolves names to IP addresses. Not sure how that would "speed up" web pages. It may speed up domain name to IP resolutions. It does offer a little security as it filters out bad sites (p0rn/malicious sites). Last, I believe they responded very quick to fix DNS cache poisoning on all of their DNS boxes.

I prefer to put DNS IPs in my computer instead of the modem/router. This way I can see what DNS I'm using.

Another way to do it is to set DNS IPs in the modem/router and set the PC to use modem internal IP address to resolve names.

I don't really like this setup because of the fact that modem/router sits at the outside perimeter of our network. It's the first device that interacts with the whole world. Imagine if someone hacks into the modem and changes DNS IP lists in the modem. Here's what's going to happen:

- You browse to your bank website to pay bills
- Your PC asks the modem
- The modem asks one of DNS IPs in the list which happens to be bad guys DNS (remember, it's been hacked).
- You get a fake IP address that belong to bad guys web server that looks like your bank website

From DC. "Jack" worked great.

Looks like a rainy week here in Northern Ohio

..that you'd be either last on the first page or first on the second page? Was it just a good guess or do you have a method?

Thanks for the advice chewbacca.I had been thinking about just putting it on the computers.Only have two computers working on wireless anyway.Good feedback.So far I have only read good reports on DNS.

But it was a nail biter. Who'd think that the Nationals would give the Yanks a run for their money.

Tried? I don't even understand what it does, but then my company doesn't have a network.

It hasn't rained (at the airport) in Seattle in 28 days. The record this time of year is 29. Rain predicted tonight.

Six game win streak!

Good guess is all.... I knew I was close...

Yank51 - are you on other forums with the kitty avatar? I've seen it somewhere else (can't remember where) lately.

They say the memory is the first thing to go. I can't remember the second thing...

... I don't think I'll EVER take the train again ... i could have WALKED faster ...

... on the good side of things, i don't think I have ever seen so many Harleys in one place ... the Museum is a must-see ... so is the factory tour. The Harley-Davidson Dealers POI file sure came in handy.

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it's the dog's fault

Why can't they open up their GPS's on their phones to other applications like the iPhone.

Hope they can sweep the Rockies!

Yes, I do.... I fly R/C aircraft as a hobby, and belong to forums on a couple of other sites. I use the same avatar, and "screen name"...

However, I'm not the original user, and I didn't come up with it either. I am a cat person, and I'll bet that was not a happy cat when the photo was finished. Just do a google for cat with a helment, and you'll find several, along with the origin of this one....

Dang!

Since its a public photo, that explains it.

Out west it's sure cool.

Now that the rain has finally stopped I can get out and do some yard work that I have been putting off.Maybe I will take a break first.

this is my very 1st post,
glade to be here,
thank you for having me.

Welcome to the group;)

Miss POI

Welcome to the community!

Cheers

I like using my GPS in a cab to make sure that we are going the most appropriate way. It is also nice to use on the plane so you know what is below you. Very interesting.

Welcome to POI Factory BooBoo. There is a tons and tons of knowledge here. Don't be afraid to ask questions - or answer them. Again welcome.

seems to be calling

I got about 4 inches of rain yesterday here on the outside of Toledo, but don't see too much damage like those in S. Dakota.

It will be over 100 today in Palm Desert, CA

Go Cubbies!

Saw Cirque berzerk last night... Saw a man pull a hat out of a rabbit... spooky & entertaining..

where did he pull the hat from?

I'm a newbie to the community. I just bought a Garmin 265, and look forward to playing with my new toy with customized POIs. This looks like a great forum--I look forward to learning much more.

Out of its mouth... And it was a big floppy hat... But it wasn't a real rabbit...

Welcome to the site pdxguy.Lots of good information can be found here.Be sure to read the getting started and faq.If you need any help just post and the members will be glad to help you out.

Once again it's upon us - SUMMER - going to be mid 90's her is Easterrn Flor-i-duh today just to remind us. Of course, the high humidity, is here as a reminder also !

Have a great Summer everyone.

Was able to take the boat out for first time on the chain-o-lakes Saturday with the nice weather finally. Water level was high / suprise it was not no wake.
I am sure the economy had something to do with it.

Nearing the centry mark in the big ATL.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSKCi9ml4ME

Happy Father's Day to all of us.

Hope that your kids/wife made you breakfast in bed.

Solstice was at 5:45 UTC today, so it's officially Summer. Hope we get a sunnier, warmer one than last year.

Oh, and happy Father's day to all of us.

Simon