by Matt | Jun 25, 2002 | Imported Entry
Well, the cable modem isn’t quite there yet, so this is coming to you strait off a good’ol dial-up. I called tech support last night after the modem hadn’t resolved itself in the 12 hours it had been plugged in. I off-handly mentioned that no one at any point had taken the modem’s MAC address (an important step in having a working cable modem). The double checked and indeed there wasn’t on on record. After I gave it to them they said they’d be able to tell almost instantly if the modem was reaching the server. It was not. They said that they had fixed the account and that everything was setup correctly but the modem simply wasn’t getting the signal. I asked what could be done about it and they said they would have to send a tech out tomorrow (that being today). So, the cable guy is supposed to come between 3 and 5 this afternoon, no doubtedly to do some signal strength tests of my cable lines. I’m a little bit worried about that since, if I’m remembering correctly, we kinda ghetto-wired my room about two years ago. So, the “cable outlet” in my room is probably no more than a piece of cable from the basement with a face plate slapped on it. I can’t exactly move these computers to a different room and I have no intentions of rewiring the house for this thing so I hope the cable guy can find a simpler alternative.
Anyway, yesterday I ran around and got bits and pieces of cable and whatnot so I could actually pull this transition off. I’ve gotta thank Dave for lending my a nifty server sized 30 port hub and some Cat-5 cable. Thanks Dave!
Speaking of Dave, allegedly we’re all supposed to go out to lunch today. Sort of a “geeks unite, we’re all hungry” sort of thing. I think we might be getting chinese but I’m not sure. After that I’m coming home to wait for the cable guy and to try and call the Cabinet again. Thats about it.
Later.
by Matt | Jun 24, 2002 | Imported Entry
Today I’ve actually got some stuff to do. I’m going to give the photographer at the Milford Cabinet a call and see if he needs some help. I’m also going to call Adelphia and get a cable modem. Hopefully by the end of the day I can be surfing in style. I doubt it, but it’s worth a shot. I’ve also got to look for a cheap hub and/or router, some cat-5 cable and a network card for my parents computer. My system is all good to go, just plug it in and it’ll work. There’s on the other hand, has never felt the awesome power that is anything above a dialup. So, we’ve got to change that.
And off I go.
by Matt | Jun 23, 2002 | Imported Entry
Yesterday was family day I suppose. I drove up north and visited with relatives and then had a tasty dinner. Well, it was kind of tasty. It wasn’t as great as everyone told me it was going to be and I was rather disappointed.
So, after that I drove home expecting to play some computer games with the guys. At some point a decision was made to see a movie instead and since it was raining and I didn’t want to move a computer across town in the rain, so off to the movies we went.
We decided to see Minority Report. I was actually surprised by the movie, I honestly thought it would be complete crap. I expected your average, candy-coated, Steven Spielberg kids movie. It was not. In fact, I really enjoyed the movie up until the last half hour. In my opinion it was the “A.I. Syndrome” all over again and I felt like the movie should have ended sooner than it did. But, on retrospect, the last ending did clailify a few plot points that were dangling in my mind. Of course they were ended in your typical “happy ending” sort of way, but since this is Spielberg we’re talking about, I didn’t expect much else. Let’s just say that at the 2 hour mark I was thinking to myself “wow, this is Spielberg’s first non-crappy-ending movie, go Steve” but at the 2 1/2 hour mark I was thinking “god damn, when is this going to end.” But, for a good effort and fairly decent special effects and always nifty futuristic gadgets, I’ll give Minority report an A-. Good try Steve, just shake off the “I’m making happy endings” crap and you would have had an A+.
by Matt | Jun 21, 2002 | Imported Entry
Well, I actually don’t feel half bad today. I went to the gym and worked out a bit and then sat in the steam room for about a half hour. It was very relaxing. Then, as if I hadn’t relaxed enough, I decided to go in the hot tub, which was more relaxing. So, now I’m home, eating Papa Gino’s pizza and feeling very very relaxed and happy. Oh, and I also got my buisness cards in the mail today. They’re nifty. Simple in design but they were practically free so I’m not complaining. Anyway, that’s about it. Lauren’s said she would give me a ring at some point so now I’m just hanging out, watching TV until then.
Tomorrow I’m driving up north to my aunt’s house again. This time for a belated father’s day and for two family birthdays. My grandma has offered to take everyone out to dinner (or late lunch – 2pm-ish) at this very nice place near by. I’m planning to leave around 6ish so I can be home in time to play some computer games with the boys tomorrow night. That should be fun. I’ve got my new graphics card and I’m ready to rock.
G’night.
by Matt | Jun 20, 2002 | Imported Entry
I got the car back today. After a hefty $220 for parts and labor my transmission is working a little better. Still not 100% but I was told it’ll work itself out after the transmission fluid has time to circulate. I’m not sure if I believe that or not but it does seem to be a bit smoother for the moment. That’s unfortunatly the only interesting thing to happen today.
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