computer problems

ron74887 · Post by **ron74887** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:33 pm

this is the 6th time I typed this to submit it and each time I have to login when I've login at the members only as well as each time I submit it to print. I'm on AOL and it may be computer settings. Dale had to add to my profile cause it would never accept it from me. if I login at the forums and try to go to member issues I have to re login any thoughts or HELP Ron This one was added by using internet explorer

170C · Post by **170C** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:47 pm

Must be operator error or South Louisiana Coon Ass problem Ronnie

I can say that because I am the most computer challenged member out here.

Hope you get some suggestions and get it fixed.

See you in Cabool!

3958v · Post by **3958v** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:54 am

I was thinking of making a simlar post as I cant seem to get the members only section to work for me either. I am also on aol so that could be the problem. I am not to good at running things that dont polute the air, make lots of noise and create clouds of dust. Bill K

N1478D · Post by **N1478D** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:02 am

170C wrote:Must be operator error or South Louisiana Coon Ass problem Ronnie

I can say that because I am the most computer challenged member out here. Hope you get some suggestions and get it fixed.

See you in Cabool!

Frank, saw that you had replied to the Computer Problems post, and couldn't wait to see what advice you had given! Almost broke my finger getting here, then saw your reply.

I certainly don't have any idea unless a login is getting timed out because of a setting, but that is only a wild guess at best. Don't have any experience with AOL, but have heard that it is more contankerous than some other software. Having a high speed cable modem connection to the internet really helps overcome glitches like those. If a connection is over a normal phone line, it's possible that it is call waiting or other interruptions that interfere with the connection. Good Luck!

ron74887 · Post by **ron74887** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:21 pm

Thanks Frank for tht we'll leave you in Cabool and let you find your way-- Joe this is ondsl link so whatis worth that aint it. I just don't know and if it's a setting in the computer it'll stay there if you know what i mean I can't change it (don't mess wit nuttin I don't knows about) keep thinking we'll solve it this was done on Internet explorer

cessna170bdriver · Post by **cessna170bdriver** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:37 pm

Ron,

Since there's at least one other person with AOL having problems, my troubleshooting intuition would tell me to look there first. Like Frank, I don't have any experience with AOL, so I can't make any guesses as to what the specific problem might be.

Since you can post using Explorer, just do it that way until someone finds out if/why AOL is the problem.

Miles

PS: See you in Cabool, too. If weather and timing allow, I'll be arriving in a 2-ship with the Benedicts.

ron74887 · Post by **ron74887** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:46 pm

Miles, that's what I'm a doing -- some one better call Waters looks like he may have bit off more thatn he can chew Dale will probably meet us there at Waters not Cabool-- we'll start the convention early-- see if you and I take the same fuel this time Ron

cessna170bdriver · Post by **cessna170bdriver** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:07 pm

I called Jim Watters a few days ago, and he did seem a bit concerned with the crowd, as all of the motels around Dwight are already booked up because of a car race up in Joliet.

I'm coming prepared to pitch a tent under the wing if necessary.

About the fuel, you're probably doing better than me now that you have that award-winning slick paint job!

Miles

Post by **Bruce Fenstermacher** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 7:46 pm

Ron let me try to understand you situation.

You have a DSL connection to the internet. Who is your DSL provider?

Not sure if AOL provides DSL connections and that is what you have and that is why your are using AOL.

If you DSL provider is someone else like your phone company there is very little reason for you to use AOL at all. Did yo know that.

I believe your DSL line is always connected. Just use any browser such as Explorer to surf the net. Your DSL provider probably gives yo Email as well and that will require another program which are readily available like Outlook. Or yo can usually view your email online with your web browser.

Just Get Rid Of AOL.

lowNslow · Post by **lowNslow** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 9:33 pm

N9149A wrote:Just Get Rid Of AOL.

Agreed!!

Post by **GAHorn** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 9:49 pm

Bruce, I don't think "Outlook" is a browser (is it?). It's an email manager.
But Internet Explorer, which is commonly package along with most Windows programs is a great browser.

Post by **Bruce Fenstermacher** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 1:10 pm

gahorn wrote:Bruce, I don't think "Outlook" is a browser (is it?). It's an email manager.
But Internet Explorer, which is commonly package along with most Windows programs is a great browser.

No George Outlook is not a browser but an emaill manager which is what I think I wrote.

More than likely if you have Explorer you also have Outlook.

I brought all this up because I'm continually amazed how many people think they still need AOL to surf the net and get email. If you use AOL and you like it and it works for you that's great. If you travel a lot and use a portable computer and a dialup to connect then there is a place for it.

There are other browzers other than Explorer such as Mazola and Netscape Navigator. Lots of people don't like Explorer as it seems to be the most popular and so spammers and virus creators write code specifically for it.

lowNslow · Post by **lowNslow** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:13 pm

Bruce, I think you meant Mozilla (Mazola is something you spread on your toast). But you are right. Mozilla's Firefox program is faster and far more secure then Internet Explorer.

It also is free from there non-profit org at:

http://www.mozilla.org/products/

Post by **Bruce Fenstermacher** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:27 pm

lowNslow wrote:Bruce, I think you meant Mozilla (Mazola is something you spread on your toast).

I was hungry when I was posting.

You are right.

Post by **GAHorn** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:15 pm

N9149A wrote:
lowNslow wrote:Bruce, I think you meant Mozilla (Mazola is something you spread on your toast).
I was hungry when I was posting. You are right.

So, ...you were affected by your outlook?