Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Okay, we did music awhile back and I ended up w/ some nice albums from the effort. Soo ... top 5 movies (this has been brought on by the post-alleycat movie talk + drinking session awhile back).

I'll stick to documentaries, since that's what I watch the most of:

1. A Certain Kind of Death - http://imdb.com/title/tt0342180/
2. Baraka - http://imdb.com/title/tt0103767/
3. The Fog of War - http://imdb.com/title/tt0317910/
4. Murderball - http://imdb.com/title/tt0436613/
5. One Day in September - http://imdb.com/title/tt0230591/

Point: PAC bags are more durable due to the fact that the tarp liner is sandwiched between a layer of Cordura and nylon.

Counterpoint: The layer of tarp liner is actually thinner than what's used in other bags due to weight concerns ... and thus cracks, deteriorates, etc. just as quickly but isn't visible.

Discuss.

I'd rather not.

Point: PAC bags are more durable due to the fact that the tarp liner is sandwiched between a layer of Cordura and nylon.

Counterpoint: The layer of tarp liner is actually thinner than what's used in other bags due to weight concerns ... and thus cracks, deteriorates, etc. just as quickly but isn't visible.

Discuss.
3 layers are still better than 2? Still my favorite but many others are very close.

On an unrelated topic...I need some help from the computer savvy folks here.
Firstly I have an old computer at home that has a bunch of music (4 gigs) that I want to transfer on to my machine at work. Easy? Hard? Just put the drive in? Help?
Secondly a friend of mine gave me an old Mac laptop..Powerbook G3. I know very little of Mac...even less than P.C. which is very little. If it is not hopelessly outdated software wise I would like to start messing with it. Any Mac guys give me some insight?

Point: PAC bags are more durable due to the fact that the tarp liner is sandwiched between a layer of Cordura and nylon.

Counterpoint: The layer of tarp liner is actually thinner than what's used in other bags due to weight concerns ... and thus cracks, deteriorates, etc. just as quickly but isn't visible.

Discuss.

i like my pac bag, cracks or no cracks.

3 layers are still better than 2? Still my favorite but many others are very close.

On an unrelated topic...I need some help from the computer savvy folks here.
Firstly I have an old computer at home that has a bunch of music (4 gigs) that I want to transfer on to my machine at work. Easy? Hard? Just put the drive in? Help?
Secondly a friend of mine gave me an old Mac laptop..Powerbook G3. I know very little of Mac...even less than P.C. which is very little. If it is not hopelessly outdated software wise I would like to start messing with it. Any Mac guys give me some insight?


s'easy. rip the hard drive out, set the jumpers onto slave, pop it into the new comp using the same ATA cable as the existing primary hard drive is...and start it up!

bang. 2 hard drives. trasnfer, or use the other one for storage.

The powerbook G3 will probably fine if you want to use it for MP3s, word processing and internet I'll check up to what version of operating system it can run. As for transfering music Boro has it exactly right, it should be super easy.

Point: PAC bags are more durable due to the fact that the tarp liner is sandwiched between a layer of Cordura and nylon.

Counterpoint: The layer of tarp liner is actually thinner than what's used in other bags due to weight concerns ... and thus cracks, deteriorates, etc. just as quickly but isn't visible.

Discuss.

yea. when I got my bag from Reba, she told me an extra layer of Cordura would be way too heavy cause the tarp liner she uses is much thicker than Pac's. but then again... you already knew that...
:(

and cavernmech, you can always try to transfer stuff through your ipod or external DVD burner and throw all your music onto a DVD.
or just do the harddrive swapping thing.

Follow up on the powerbook, check out this website (http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/g3series.shtml) for a good overview of the powerbook and you can officially run up 10.2 of OS x i think I have those cds kicking around somewhere, if I do I'll try to bring them by before the end of the week.

Point: PAC bags are more durable due to the fact that the tarp liner is sandwiched between a layer of Cordura and nylon.

Counterpoint: The layer of tarp liner is actually thinner than what's used in other bags due to weight concerns ... and thus cracks, deteriorates, etc. just as quickly but isn't visible.

Discuss.

Your counterpoint is a lil off. The 3-layer liner actually doesn't deteriorate as quickly as an exposed liner. The protective layering better supports the scrim of the liner and helps prevent creasing which is how the cracks begin.

All I'll say is that boroSS started it...

That was a good time Eyefloater, must repeat. Any news on the guy who had the accident?

Here are 5 films I like.

1) Let's Get Lost
2) High Fidelity
3) Goya in Bordeaux
4) Das Boot
5) Sunset Boulevard

*Having massive trouble posting

I bought a 15 tooth cog from Cavern bike yesterday ( thanks for putting it on the rim Sir Kieth) Big change over the 16 tooth cog plus a friend from work is giving me his Dad''s old Italian racing bike with alot of rust he said but maybe it'll be restorable I think he said it was a Melain ( bad spelling)

That was a good time Eyefloater, must repeat. Any news on the guy who had the accident?

Definitely good times. And I was wondering if anyone had any news on the guy as well.. Keith?

All I'll say is that boroSS started it...

haha whatever! it's always you! *shakes fist*

Definitely good times. And I was wondering if anyone had any news on the guy as well.. Keith?


He was happier before it happened, but he'll be alright, taking a month off or so.

I bought a 15 tooth cog from Cavern bike yesterday ( thanks for putting it on the rim Sir Kieth) Big change over the 16 tooth cog plus a friend from work is giving me his Dad''s old Italian racing bike with alot of rust he said but maybe it'll be restorable I think he said it was a Melain ( bad spelling)

Surface rust?


haha whatever! it's always you! *shakes fist*

I have to adjust my limiter screws, I couldn't downshift to my smaller chainring. ;)

He was happier before it happened, but he'll be alright, taking a month off or so.

A message to the kids: helmets are good.

I like the exposed tarp on the inside of my bags. It looks cool and provides a nice contrast, but its also super easy to wipe clean and nothing ever gets caught on it. Plus Sam told me that UTW does cheap tarp replacements down the line if they wear out. So try getting tahini sauce off the inside of your cordura with a napkin! Go Tarp!

3 layers are still better than 2? Still my favorite but many others are very close.

On an unrelated topic...I need some help from the computer savvy folks here.
Firstly I have an old computer at home that has a bunch of music (4 gigs) that I want to transfer on to my machine at work. Easy? Hard? Just put the drive in? Help?
Secondly a friend of mine gave me an old Mac laptop..Powerbook G3. I know very little of Mac...even less than P.C. which is very little. If it is not hopelessly outdated software wise I would like to start messing with it. Any Mac guys give me some insight?

keith, you must have a usb connection on your pc. i can come by tomorrow morning with my external hard drive and we can transfer your nudie pics/illegally downloaded mp3s and whatnot to your mac. i'm mac/linux at work so maybe we can take a looksie at the laptop as well.

The powerbook G3 will probably fine if you want to use it for MP3s, word processing and internet I'll check up to what version of operating system it can run. As for transfering music Boro has it exactly right, it should be super easy.

i hear keith moonlights in the professional gamers league under the pseudonym "the animal".

I like the exposed tarp on the inside of my bags. It looks cool and provides a nice contrast, but its also super easy to wipe clean and nothing ever gets caught on it. Plus Sam told me that UTW does cheap tarp replacements down the line if they wear out. So try getting tahini sauce off the inside of your cordura with a napkin! Go Tarp!

Yeah, that's the one thing I really like about my timbuk2 bag. The (optional) waterproof liner feels super durable and it's really easy to clean up.

ps. shiznaz: I still have your sunglasses. let me know if you want me to just drop them in your mailbox or something.

i hear keith moonlights in the professional gamers league under the pseudonym "the animal".
really now eh hmm perhaps I should challang him to Home World #1.. who's riding this afternoon?

[QUOTE=somnambulant]Yeah, that's the one thing I really like about my timbuk2 bag. The (optional) waterproof liner feels super durable and it's really easy to clean up.
.[/QUOTE
] I have a Timbuk2 aswell before they switched to over sea's production ,,excellent bag no leaks yet

keith's laptop inquiry got me to wondering about my own laptop inquiry i have for the techies on this forum. i want to get a small, small (12" monitor or thereabouts) notebook for taking to school, for general email / word processing / some photo work (CD / DVD rw would be handy). also would like to do the wi-fi thing. i've looked around on ebay at some macs and pcs. where else could i get something like that set up that is also nice and cheap? go!

i hear keith moonlights in the professional gamers league under the pseudonym "the animal".
I hear Eugene doesn't want his Campy wheels anymore.
Like my good buddy Tucker McElroy, lead singer..drivin' the Winnebago says..."Yer gonna have a hard time eatin' corn on the cob ..WITH NO F**CKIN" TEETH"

Happy first day of SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[QUOTE=somnambulant]Yeah, that's the one thing I really like about my timbuk2 bag. The (optional) waterproof liner feels super durable and it's really easy to clean up.
.[/QUOTE
] I have a Timbuk2 aswell before they switched to over sea's production ,,excellent bag no leaks yet

i had on the those TB2s that was made out of canvas with the tarp liner and the liner cracked all over the place, also deformed a bit. nice bad though; too bad T2 doesn't make the cotton canvas any more, it felt more, i dunno, old worldly, like a worn tilley hat.

it smells like natural gas in my office, i think i'm getting high from the fumes.

3 layers are still better than 2? Still my favorite but many others are very close.

On an unrelated topic...I need some help from the computer savvy folks here.
Firstly I have an old computer at home that has a bunch of music (4 gigs) that I want to transfer on to my machine at work. Easy? Hard? Just put the drive in? Help?
Secondly a friend of mine gave me an old Mac laptop..Powerbook G3. I know very little of Mac...even less than P.C. which is very little. If it is not hopelessly outdated software wise I would like to start messing with it. Any Mac guys give me some insight?

What BoroSS said, set the jumpers to slave, slap it in. copy over (assuming you have 4 G on the work computer). Much faster than USB (presuming your 'pooters have 'em), burning to DVD etc, unless you want to burn to DVD as a backup; which is what I use for all my legally downloaded mooshka.

Sell G3 to Jeremy for many dollars. Buy beer.

Happy first day of SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And from now on, all the days will be shorter

For some reason, there was a distinct jump in my productivity at work yesterday.....thank God the forums are back up.

I hear Eugene doesn't want his Campy wheels anymore.
Like my good buddy Tucker McElroy, lead singer..drivin' the Winnebago says..."Yer gonna have a hard time eatin' corn on the cob ..WITH NO F**CKIN" TEETH"
Cavernmech,so are those Campy wheels for sale then ???

What BoroSS said, set the jumpers to slave, slap it in. copy over (assuming you have 4 G on the work computer). Much faster than USB (presuming your 'pooters have 'em), burning to DVD etc, unless you want to burn to DVD as a backup; which is what I use for all my legally downloaded mooshka.

Sell G3 to Jeremy for many dollars. Buy beer.

i think keith is trying to copy stuff from his desktop pc to his mac laptop.. depending on the size of the hard drive in this pc, it might not fit in the powerbook-g3 unless he gets some kind of external enclosure. usb1.0 transfer will take forever but just start it at night and it should be done in the morning. actually, after reading the specs of powerbooks G3s on lowendmac.com, i realize the damn thing might not have any usb ports.

keith's laptop inquiry got me to wondering about my own laptop inquiry i have for the techies on this forum. i want to get a small, small (12" monitor or thereabouts) notebook for taking to school, for general email / word processing / some photo work (CD / DVD rw would be handy). also would like to do the wi-fi thing. i've looked around on ebay at some macs and pcs. where else could i get something like that set up that is also nice and cheap? go!

you must be able to find an older 12inch ibook or powerbook for cheap in and around toronto. craigslist might be sketchy... i know pacific mall has a lot of stalls selling older laptops. have you check college? what the hell is that stupid cellphone forum.... howardforums, check that. i think people post other gadgetry for sale on that list as well. i'm sure operator has his black market connections too.

you must be able to find an older 12inch ibook or powerbook for cheap in and around toronto. craigslist might be sketchy... i know pacific mall has a lot of stalls selling older laptops. have you check college? what the hell is that stupid cellphone forum.... howardforums, check that. i think people post other gadgetry for sale on that list as well. i'm sure operator has his black market connections too.

any reccomentdation for stores on college? does it have to be a mac, or can you get a decent pc compatible laptop that size. i have an older one, compaq armada, but man oh man is it slow and no memory...

what about it operator?

keith's laptop inquiry got me to wondering about my own laptop inquiry i have for the techies on this forum. i want to get a small, small (12" monitor or thereabouts) notebook for taking to school, for general email / word processing / some photo work (CD / DVD rw would be handy). also would like to do the wi-fi thing. i've looked around on ebay at some macs and pcs. where else could i get something like that set up that is also nice and cheap? go!

This is a perfect candidate for a refurbished Dell (anything really) laptop. My friend got his for $400 and does all of the above ^. It's not ultra fast but it gets the stuff done.

Like this perhaps: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1542208&CatId=0

Invariably all the laptops in this price ranges are most likely not going to be macs. Ironically the 12" laptops are much more expensive than the 14"s above in general.

Macs you can do an ibook g4 for around a grand and change (12" screen) and looks pretty spiffy. All my connections reside in Pmall :D

keith's laptop inquiry got me to wondering about my own laptop inquiry i have for the techies on this forum. i want to get a small, small (12" monitor or thereabouts) notebook for taking to school, for general email / word processing / some photo work (CD / DVD rw would be handy). also would like to do the wi-fi thing. i've looked around on ebay at some macs and pcs. where else could i get something like that set up that is also nice and cheap? go!

The cd/dvd rw puts you in the realm of Macbooks or the new Ibook. Unless you get an older one but the frontbus throughput will leave you bored. Unless you stick to burning CD's then you can much more selection available. Re: the 400$ dell
PC-PC transfer for ill gotten booty, use a cat5 network cable if both machines have nic cards.
You can do upto OS-9 on the G3.

any reccomentdation for stores on college? does it have to be a mac, or can you get a decent pc compatible laptop that size. i have an older one, compaq armada, but man oh man is it slow and no memory...

what about it operator?

sorry, of course you can get a comparable pc. didn't mean to say that macs have cornered the smaller laptop market :D ...i know some friends who've been really happy with their asus laptops. those things are damn thin, but might be a slightly larger than a 12inch..still really light though. canada computers is good on college but that area is so crammed with stores that it might be better to just park the bike at either end of the strip (bathurst/spadina) and walk it. it'll take you less than an hour and you'll have a price sampling of the entire place. when you're done, you can spin down to bikes on wheels or parts-unknown! JW, you're going to george brown soon right? i'm sure they have student discount at their mac store.

I've been a died-in-the-wool PC guy since '82, been using MACs and PC's for the last 15 years. OS-X kicks butt, my next machine is a MAC. The OS is finally making use of RAM properly..... cuz it's UNIX :lol: Can be a little glitchy when it crashes though. Looking forward to testing the IntelMAC.

I've been a died-in-the-wool PC guy since '82, been using MACs and PC's for the last 15 years. OS-X kicks butt, my next machine is a MAC. The OS is finally making use of RAM properly..... cuz it's UNIX :lol: Can be a little glitchy when it crashes though. Looking forward to testing the IntelMAC.

Yeah, I'll be gettin' me a BlackBook soon. OSX rocks the casbah!

I wish could afford a MAC

and all you irc unix heads will love tinkering with the unix layer....oh yes
At work I'm running a dual 2.3 G5 4gigos of RAM and 256meggos on the video card.

Purely because i'm gaming the PC is where it's at :D
Although I really don't do much any more. Good ole days of boot disks and 486's to play dos games are over. Windows 3.1 was also teh bomb. I remember doing dialup into my isps bbs to chat and loading up hotmail on IE 3 or 2 on a 256 colour only capable video card.

Yeah!

Still got my Twinhead notebook 386sx20 with 4megs of RAM and a 20 meg HD :lol:

jeremy: if you want to chat about laptops send me a PM. let me know what sort of budget you have. The new macbook starts at $1250, which is really great for what you get. I switched to Apple over a year ago and haven't looked back. If you don't want to play games on the thing then there's little to no reason to get a windows-based pc (imho) -- especially since you can even install Windows on the new intel-based stuff if necessary for some reason.

Anyone want to do any riding tomorrow evening? I can't tonight, but I'll more than likely be up for something tomorrow.

and all you irc unix heads will love tinkering with the unix layer....oh yes

That's exactly the reason I switched. I used to be a heavy Linux user but got tired of having to dual-boot or have multiple machines running constantly since (as a designer and developer) I also needed apps like Photoshop. Now I get my apps and unix too! I can boot up a full webserver + database on my laptop for development whenever and where ever I want regardless of if I can sniff out a wifi connection. It's a great thing.

yes to installing both windows and OS-X on the box..(yay intel chips)... dual boot gaming and productivity goodness

That's exactly the reason I switched. I used to be a heavy Linux user but got tired of having to dual-boot or have multiple machines running constantly since (as a designer and developer) I also needed apps like Photoshop. Now I get my apps and unix too! I can boot up a full webserver + database on my laptop for development whenever and where ever I want regardless of if I can sniff out a wifi connection. It's a great thing.

Gotta love the ability to dual boot, or run Parallels for virtualization.

Hey Wes, I want to talk with you about designing my photography website.

CV Thursday night @ 8-830pm meet @ Yonge and Dundas Square this time?

Check this out! http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=4107

As if you didn't have enough money to spend on your bike :D

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e111/ktuchon/janboobs.jpg

For some reason, there was a distinct jump in my productivity at work yesterday.....thank God the forums are back up.

Haha! I was thinking the exact same thing.

On another note, I have a 11am meeting at 2001 Drew road tomorrow (directly across from the west side of Pearson airport). How long would it take to ride there from downtown and what route would be the best? I am imagining it would be very difficult and dangerous but I could be wrong... I need to confirm whether I want a taxi ride before the end of the day.