Saturday, August 31, 2002

You can bid on the auction for George W. Bush's Childhood Home on ebay.

Friday, August 30, 2002

Take a sneak peek of the new set for the show The Screen Savers
Updates For:
Pictures in Computers
PhotoBlog
You can leave comments now on my blog
They found another "Titanic"??
Ok, I think they finally understand that this is a good thing.
Ok, when I was at T.M. I sure could have used this..
Dorm laundry goes high-tech
Well the $199.86 computer has hit Wal-Mart.
Microtel SYSMAR710 800 MHz PC with LindowsOS. The modem and floppy drive are not included. It's not worth it. That is my opinion.
You know when I email soemone, I think they should email me back. It just ticks me off when I send email to someone and they don't reply back.
Logitech IM Video Companion 1.01.1184
Logitech IM Video Companion is an add-on for MSN Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger that allows you to send live video feed from your webcam with to of your contacts. Your friends don't need to manually install special software to view the live video. The program is optimized for Logitech cameras but will work with any compatible capture device.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-048
Flaw in Certificate Enrollment Control Could Allow Deletion of Digital Certificates (Q323172)
Sorry sam
The funny part is, that I like reading your blog. You seem like a nice person and all. I just have my own opinions and people don't respect them. I know I don't look like I'm 25 years old, but I assure you that I am. I am really not a hard person to get along with.

Thursday, August 29, 2002

I thought todays episode of The Screen Savers was very good and funny. But, it is sort of sad to see the old set go. But, change is good.
Someone paid $15,010.99 for the TechTV The Screen Savers Refrigerator of Tech. Wow. That is great. That auction was also for the bravekids.org.

TechTV Call for Help Autographed T-Shirt

TechTV Call for Help Autographed T-Shirt Item # 955216303 - This auction is for www.bravekids.org to help them out. Go check the auction out.
Jims Mobile Edition Website - I'm still working on it. If you have a pocket pc with 802.11b wireless internet access it should work. A 802.11b compact flash card for the pocket pc should also work. It worked on mine.
Well, It looks like they finally figured it out and set a date for Six Flags. We will try again on September 7th. All I ask for is one fun day. Is that to much to ask for? I think I am going to build my own computer system. The Screen Savers today inspired me.
Half Life 2 Coming to Xbox

Wednesday, August 28, 2002

I have a new poll question that I will release on the first day of September. So look for the new poll. It is a good one.

Sunday, August 25, 2002

Well, you know can leave comments about my post. Look for "Shout Out". Leave me some comments.
I have a problem. I want to have a blog were people can leave their comments. But,
I have the free blogger account and that is not a function of it. I don't even think that the blogger pro has that function on it. I know that MT does. I don't know if my webpage service, Tripod, which is also free account can support MT file types. I have downloaded the stuff for it, but I don't know what I am doing. I really want a blog so people can leave comments.

Can anyone help me?? please email me if you can help me with this problem. jimmyjoe225 AT hotmail DOT com
'Nemesis' Rated PG-13
This is interesting:
Xbox Live

3 Games @ $50.00 each - $150.00
3 Games - Online Access - $15 x 12 months - $180
12 Months ISP Service - $600
12 Months Annual Xbox Live - $50

Total $980.00 - Per Year
Wow

Friday, August 23, 2002

Microsoft warns of Office, IE security risks
Microsoft said Thursday that "critical" security lapses in its Office software and Internet Explorer Web browser put tens of millions of users at risk of having their files read and altered by online attackers.
FAA says you can use PDA on jet
Outlook XP will no longer come free with a Pocket PC
Gates Sells Millions in Microsoft Shares

Thursday, August 22, 2002

This sure is interesting. My poll has received 89 page views and only 4 people have voted. What is wrong??
The Screen Savers Charity Auctions, where you can take home a piece of TechTV history!
Website updates: deleted "contact me" and "videos" pages. Added that info to main page. Also I have a completely new layout coming. Check the desktop capture picture to see what it might look like.

Wednesday, August 21, 2002

Wow, I just downloaded Windows Media Encoder and converted one of my AVI videos to the WMV and it went from 762 KB to 39.9 KB. That video is on the main page of my website.
I rented the video game Wreckless for the xbox and it is the dumbest game ever.

Tuesday, August 20, 2002

Dell eyes "white box" market

Dell eyes "white box" market
update Dell Computer is seeking alliances with mom-and-pop shops to further its growth in the PC market.
Just a month ago I did not have a pocket pc. I have one now. Just a couple of weeks ago I did not have a xbox. I have one now.
That is an example.
If I want something like a laptop, pocket pc, or xbox I will go out and buy it myself. I will not ask someone to use there stuff. That and I live in Texas. But, the search for a new laptop continues. I went to Winbook.com last night and was impressed with there selection. Also, micropro.com has some good prices. But, I like the Dell name and brand. I think I will go to Gateway and look there....
Rumors: Segway isn't really Ginger
I want a laptop. I am looking at the Dell 2650. I went to Dell's website and customized a 8200 and when I got done it came out to be $1,868. I'm sorry that just won't be happening. For you guys that have a Dell 8100 you are lucky. You know who you are! I had a Fujitsu. I sold it on ebay. I guess it was a good thing to do, it had some problems. And today my mother shocked me. She said that she is going to go look at trucks. When my mother talks like that you know something is going to happen down the road. She said she wanted to look at the Ford Rangers, Dodge Dakota, and then Toyota.

Monday, August 19, 2002

Nvidia takes Xbox write-off hit

Nvidia takes Xbox write-off hit
Graphics chip vendor Nvidia Corp has been forced to write off inventory worth $21m as demand for PCs slowed. However, the figure includes $7m for chips for Microsoft Corp's Xbox,...
MS gives New Orleans 'free' systems for City Hall, PD
Microsoft is to update the computers of New Orleans' City Hall and Police Department for free, according to a report last week in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, saving the city $100...

Living in the Blog-osphere

Living in the Blog-osphere
Welcome to the world of a half million (and counting) Weblogs, where anyone can instantly publish his passions and favorite Weblinks. And the fun?s just begun
Here it is: http://911digitalarchive.org/
Why would anyone want to remember this day?
Creating a digital archive of Sept. 11
E-mail, pager messages among data collected
Maryland starts poisoning alien fish
Who's going to build the Dell Pocket PC?
Dell has ordered one and a half million PDAs

Sunday, August 18, 2002

Go to my main website at http://jimwilliams.rules.it and click on the link in Updates.

Saturday, August 17, 2002

I wish I still had my laptop. Well, it did have problems and I am glad I don't have to worry about it anymore. I just like having a computer that was mobile. My next purchase will be a laptop. I don't care if it is used or new. My next laptop will have a dvd and a video out on it. That would be great.

Friday, August 16, 2002

Lindows Prepping $199 PC
When $299 Just Isn't Cheap Enough...
After providing software for a $299 Wal-Mart PC, Lindows.com said it is on the verge of striking a deal which would push the price point down to $199.
Animated Ads in a Subway Near You

Week in review: Dell listens and is heard

Week in review: Dell listens and is heard
PC maker Dell Computer has some new ideas about how to do business that seem to go against standard models--selling customers only what they want.

How To Build A Tin Can Waveguide Antenna

How To Build A Tin Can Waveguide Antenna
for 802.11b Wireless Networks or other 2.4GHz Applications

Fee fumble frustrates eBay users

Fee fumble frustrates eBay users
eBay was working Friday to fix two problems that affect the fees sellers pay to re-list items.

How To Build A Tin Can Waveguide Antenna

How To Build A Tin Can Waveguide Antenna for 802.11b Wireless Networks
or other 2.4GHz Applications
The note from Patrick Norton was taking from the Newsletter. I thought it was interesting.

A Note from Patrick Norton

A Note from Patrick Norton
Hey, it's Friday! We're not airing a live show today. But that doesn't mean we're taking the day off. Actually, we're hard at work, preparing for our new set construction.

In case you haven't heard, we're getting a new set. So while it's being built, we're going to do the show from the Tech Live set. On Friday, we're having rehearsal on the Tech Live set, so we're not totally clueless when we move. Set construction starts the first week in September.

Have a good weekend!

-- Patrick Norton
Co-Host
"The Screen Savers"

Thursday, August 15, 2002

Is Iomega's new Zip zapped?

Is Iomega's new Zip zapped?
Can Iomega put zip back into Zip?

Nextel jumps into youth market

Nextel jumps into youth market
Nextel Communications on Thursday joined a growing number of wireless carriers catering to teenagers and young adults.

Dell's SmartStep steps down

Dell's SmartStep steps down
Dude, you're not getting a SmartStep desktop.

Tuesday, August 13, 2002

Linux kernel makes Xbox appearance

Linux kernel makes Xbox appearance
The Xbox Linux Project, a volunteer effort aimed at running the Linux operating system on Microsoft's Xbox gaming console, said it has succeeded in booting the Linux kernel--a small but important step forward.

Flash flaw opens Windows for attack

Flash flaw opens Windows for attack Macromedia has warned that its Flash Player, a ubiquitous application for playing multimedia files, has a vulnerability that could allow attackers to run malicious code on Windows and Unix-based operating systems.

Microsoft names the day for Xbox online

Microsoft names the day for Xbox online
Microsoft will launch its Xbox Live online game-playing service on Nov. 15, a year after the video game console entered the market, the company plans to announce Tuesday.

Dell bulks up low-end PC

Dell bulks up low-end PC
Dell Computer is offering a bit more for less, with a new low-end desktop PC for consumers.