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Austin? (modified 0 times) niwi Anyone?? 04-13-2000 13:59:45

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Starman97 Still waiting for my CC unit... 04-13-2000 18:57:42

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Roastbeef I'm in the process of hacking mine to death. --Roastbeef 04-13-2000 19:20:14

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) duvell I'm in the process of waiting for Roastbeef to comeup with his next innovation! --duvell 04-13-2000 20:21:50

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Starman97 Whaddya bet Austin C.C. gets them last , if at all.. NPLI probably thinks every single one sold here went to a linux hacker... 66 at south, 120 at north CC on back order, how many bubbas would want an 'Internet thang'... Although on the other hand, lots of techies might be buying them for non-tech parents and siblings... Thats why I got 2.. my mom is always upset about Win95 crashing and trashing her mail list, an IO seems perfect for her, and grandma really isnt up to running a MS or Mac based PC, but the IO screen is a bit too small for her, something like webTV fits the her needs better. An IO with VGA out to a 17" monitor might work, with a keyboard with bigger keys. I could hack an IO for her... Maybe I'll try to get one at CompUSA, oops, forgot about that $500 zinger... Forget that idea... (Hi NPLI... :) 04-13-2000 22:57:22

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) niwi we got the goo off ours last night 04-14-2000 06:45:43

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor Duvell, do you live in Austin? 04-14-2000 12:38:11

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) duvell NPLI Neighbor, yes I'm here and I guess I that makes me an NLPI neighbor too! 04-14-2000 16:29:37

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor Duvell, Why didn't you say so in the first place so I could just hand you the spec instead of going through the trouble of faxing it to you? How about hooking up? 04-14-2000 21:04:42

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Naan I think I was number 45 or so at the North Austin CC when I ordered on MArch 15th 04-17-2000 12:40:39

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) alcuin99 I'm in austin; number 5 in north crapusa; roastbeef: you're in austin too?!?! cool!! 04-17-2000 13:26:01

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Masao-Kun I'm in Austin too. I work right around the corner from NPLI. I am 30 on the CC list, but I managed to get one from CompUSA before everyone else jumped on it... I'm just waiting on my new bios now. Roastbeef - Good to hear you're from here, too. I was pretty sure, and I knew you at least lived in Texas... :^) 04-17-2000 20:17:18

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor Anyone interested in getting together to exchange ideas? 04-17-2000 21:05:20

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Masao-Kun Sure, I'm game. email me at: masaokun@hotmail.com Anyone else? 04-17-2000 21:08:30

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) alcuin99 I gots an idea; since we live so close to NPLI lets go protest outside their building to "Let our machines go"... to compusa, that is :) 04-17-2000 23:06:58

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor How about scheduling a lunch meeting at some restaurant so everyone can meet and exchange ideas/stories/parts, etc.? This Thursday is good for me. Who's in? 04-18-2000 11:53:51

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) SAustin South Austin here... 1 on backorder at CC South from 3/14.. Luckily I snagged one at Comp USA. Got a lasagna fan on order.. anyone needing help in the south, let me know.. 04-18-2000 13:40:57

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Roastbeef I'd be up for a lunch... (North Austin here: Mopac & Burnet area) --Roastbeef 04-18-2000 13:44:24

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor I'm in the NW area too. Any restaurant of you choice? Jason's Deli in the Arboretum? I'll meet any where. Maybe we can do downtown so those from the south side can make it. Those who are interested in getting together, please reply. 04-18-2000 14:14:22

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Naan ACK.....making me think.....been at work for 31 hours.....need sleep.....Thursday might work.....downtown would be best. 04-18-2000 15:29:48

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Roastbeef I've got a hard stop at 1pm on Thursdays... any other day I can shift my schedule around. And *maybe* ol' Roastbeef will have an exclusive Austin hack to distribute. I've been burning the midnight oil (and choking on the rosin). --Roastbeef 04-18-2000 16:20:38

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Masao-Kun Friday is out for me. Since Roastbeef can't do Thursday easily, I'd propose a monday lunch (I'll probably be out of town this weekend). Jason's Deli in the Arboretum sounds fine to me... What do you guys think? 04-18-2000 22:59:58

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) SAustin Humorous that you guys can't get together.. I betcha if CompUSA suddenly got a bunch of I-Openers, everyone would be there within the hour.. What about Saturday night.. 6th.. drink and hack? 04-18-2000 23:47:07

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Roastbeef Making it Monday means I've got an extra weekend to finish up my current hack... which I'll make an "Austin Exclusive" for at least a week before making it public. And if it works... It'll be *major* cool. --Roastbeef 04-19-2000 15:17:08

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Roastbeef Anybody in Austin write Windows Device Drivers? My cool soon-to-be-an-Austin-exclusive hack would benefit from a Windows device driver. It shouldn't be much code at all. Drop me a line: rarose2@yahoo.com --Roastbeef 04-19-2000 22:43:56

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) robot Is there a lunch meeting planned for Monday? I work in Round Rock so the "Snoboretum" area would be good for lunch. Robot 04-21-2000 11:32:14

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor Monday is bad for me. How about Tuesday, 11:30 AM at Jason's in the Arboretum? All interested parties, please reply/show up. P.S. I saw a license plate on the tail of a red Chevy Suburban on 360 that reads I-OPENR. Anyone got a little Honda Civic that you can change the license plate to I-O HCKR? I'd like to see you cutting in front of the said Suburban. :) 04-21-2000 14:30:38

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) alcuin99 hi all; does anyone know of a way I can get an I-Opener around here in Austin decently quickly??? I've got one on pre-order at that crappy compusa up north, and its been over a month! Help! Please tell me theres a way to sweet talk them into selling me something they have in hiding! 04-22-2000 23:42:57

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) elipsey sup guys/gals? i'm also an in austin and have an 'adjusted' IO. i would like to arange a meeting. i'm on the south side of town, and since i'm fairly new around here and can never find anyplace, i'm just going to anounce where i will be, and hopefully some of you guys can make it. there's a mexican restaraunt called "serano's" on Hwy. 290 right before you leave town heading west. i will be there at 3pm on either wednesday or thursday (my days off). if any of you can show on either day, write to elipsey@hotmail.com (and/or this forum) and tell me which day you prefer. when i pick a day, i well re: and tell you. price of admission is to bring your IO, and pay for yer own beer. hope somebody will show up. 04-23-2000 01:23:58

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) duvell NPLI neighbor: I didn't know you were in Austin, until you sent me the FAX. I was a bit surprised when I saw where it was from. I will see if I can make it if you guys meet at the Arbor for lunch as has been discussed. --duvell 04-23-2000 14:03:23

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Roastbeef The real question is: Will we see men in dark suits working for NPLI in attendence? Unfortunately my view of Jason's is obscured by trees. 04-23-2000 14:35:25

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) mr_binary Profile Are people still planning on meeting at Jason's for lunch monday? 04-23-2000 15:01:46

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor No, not Monday for me. Tuesday 11:30 @Jason's in the Arboretum, anyone? 04-23-2000 18:25:06

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Robot Where is Jason's in the Aboretum? Is is near the Macaroni Grill Restestaunt? Here are many stores in that area and one false turn and it is a real pain to get back to the where you need to be. How will we recognize each other? I will be wearing a plaid shirt with a pocket protector that will have a least 15 pens in it, thick glasses with tape on the bridge, my skin will be very pale cause I never go outside ( just to eat fast food) and .....wait the Aboretum is so close to IBM and TI that everyone there will look like that! I will just have a 44 pin IDE cable in my shirt pocket. That should do it. Tues 11:30 Jason's. 04-23-2000 19:06:47

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Robot Where is Jason's in the Aboretum? Is it near the Macaroni Grill Restestaunt? Here are many stores in that area and one false turn and it is a real pain to get back to the where you need to be. How will we recognize each other? I will be wearing a plaid shirt with a pocket protector that will have a least 15 pens in it, thick glasses with tape on the bridge, my skin will be very pale cause I never go outside ( just to eat fast food) and .....wait the Aboretum is so close to IBM and TI that everyone there will look like that! I will just have a 44 pin IDE cable in my shirt pocket. That should do it. Tues 11:30 Jason's. 04-23-2000 19:06:57

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Masao-Kun Tues 11:30 sounds fine to me. How about you, Roastbeef? You seem to be one of our local celebrities (and announcing a new hack even?), so I for one want to make sure you can make it. See you guys there! 04-23-2000 20:03:03

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor Tues. 11:30 at Jason's it it. Jason's is on Great Hills Trails, past Jollyville rd. It's the shopping center opposite Macaroni Grill. I'll be standing outside with the IO's LCD. See you there. Duvell, are you in? 04-23-2000 21:23:44

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) elipsey k, looks like no one is interested in serano's, so how do i get to the arboretom from oak hill? might be able to make it before work... be extremely broad, cuz i'm really new to austin. unless this is invitation only or something... 04-23-2000 22:31:17

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neighbor elipsey, From Oakhill, get to Mopac (Loop 1) north, exit 183 north. Stay on the ramp which takes you to 360/Great Hills Trails exit. The 2nd traffic light is Great Hills Trails. Turn left onto GH Trails, on the right of the 2nd traffic light on GH is the shopping center where Jason's Deli is. Look forward to seeing you all. 04-24-2000 06:56:23

Re:Austin? (modified 0 times) Honkey+Lips It would be a hoot if NPLI folks wanted a sandwich about that same time... 04-24-2000 07:32:38

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) duvell NPLI Neighbor, count me in. 04-24-2000 19:37:34

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Naan HAve any of the Austin people managed to get one lately? I ordered mine on 3/15 from CC and haven't heard a thing. Nothing from Netpliance and nothing from CC. I was number 45 or so on the list when I ordered. Headed there tomorrow to check how far down the list I am. If you got one, do you have any idea where you were on the list? 04-25-2000 23:03:27

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) NPLI neightbor It was nice meeting you all yesterday. It's great to know there are many enthusiasts out there. I think it was a good networking opportunity to help us exchange ideas. Let's get a mailing list going and keep in touch. 04-26-2000 08:39:00

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) robot Yes, the lunch was good. maybe in about 2 weeks we could all do it again. Maybe in 2 weeks we will all have our I-Os and we could compare what we have actually done instead of just talking about it. I stopped by CUSA after the lunch and there were no I-Os available. About a week ago I asked about when some were scheduled for delivery. One of the corporate desk persons called the warehouse and they were told that the next shipment is scheduled for May 1st. It was nice to meet all of you...we have to do it again. Robot 04-26-2000 10:45:29

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) elipsey ya, it was a kick. i would definately like to do that again in a couple weeks. that was a pretty f****n' good rubin sandwich too :> Robot: been pretty busy on my days off, i will try and get back in touch about that cable later this week or early next i think.. cheers 04-26-2000 18:22:30

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) duvell Robot: I didn't think of it until I was on my way back to work. I have an IO with a questionable BIOS socket. I figured I would just replace the socket later, and I have a new socket for it. Since you are still waiting on yours to come in if you like you are welcome to this machine and you can pay me back when one of yours arrives. I'm not trying to dump broken stuff off on you. It just occurred to me that swapping the socket wouldn't be a big deal for you. I haven't done anything with it so other than the socket its completely unmodified. I have the BIOS reflashed to the 10/99 level. All I need to do is box it up again. Send me a note if you're interested. duvell at beer dot com --duvell 04-26-2000 20:23:04

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Robot Elipsey...Give me a call anytime and I will make the cable for you. Duvell...I will eamil you and I can replace that BIOS socket. I would like to at least put my drive and memory in your IO and see 98 run on it. Just to try it for a day would be fun. Robot 04-26-2000 21:02:11

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) alcuin99 --Slightly off topic-- hi all; I have 2 websurfer pros, still in original box that I would like to trade with someone who has an Iopener to trade, preferably something without cut pins. I can handle the new bios. Thanks. alcuin@bigfoot.com 04-28-2000 18:56:31

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Monkey+Bob Has anyone gone trashing at NPLI yet? 05-06-2000 23:23:26

RE:Austin?...almost.. DFW (modified 0 times) clicket (I'm reachable via clicketATdirectlink.net if anyone needs me..) I've put up and BBS through eGroups for Dallas folks if anyone's interested.. Even if you don't have an I-Opener, Websurfer Pro, or if you're not interested in either.. This User Group is focusing on all types of _hardware art_. ***********Dallas isn't that far from Austin*********** ..so I'd like to know what's going on in both places.. Please email me if you guys get an eGroup or other online gathering going. The Group description currently is: Hardware art.. Like custom PC cases, water-cooled gizmos, I-Openers, Websurfer Pros, MP3 players from scratch, etc. Mosaek Front End to the Group: http://www.mosaek.com/forum/dha direct eGroup posting: http://www.egroups.com/group/dallashardwareartists More description is currently posted on the main page at Mosaek.com: http://www.mosaek.com Come help me fill up the content on this site, Guys.. 05-17-2000 07:45:50

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) BSDBOB I don't suppose anyone in the Austin area would have a I-Opener they'd want to sell? If anyone does, contact me at bob@empnet.com . Thanks --Bob 05-18-2000 23:17:55

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Starman97 Look like the IOs are starting to show up for the Austin CC back orders. I just got mine from the CC south store (Order 3/13) and a friend just got called to come get his from the CC north store. (Order 3/16) Got the 'goo' off one, used a Pace Station hot air tool set to 500F and a dental pick, the stuff gets nice and crumbly, like cold candle wax. The Pace has a tiny 1/16" tube, very directional. As an aside, the unit was nicely packed, looked like quality parts and construction, they used a CAS2 SO-DIMM, for example. The case was done with brass inserts on all the screws, that costs, most stuff just uses 'wood' screws or self-tapping. 05-19-2000 22:08:33

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) Jyxnd Ok call me slow but I just heard about these things a few days back and I want one now ;) Any suggestions on where I should order from seeing as how CC and CompUSA are both either backordered r not selling any more... 06-07-2000 08:49:01

RE:Austin? (modified 0 times) jnsachse Profile Does anyone know what you use to remove the 4 screws holding the stand to the unit with??? They look like allen or torqx screws - but I can't get anything to fit them. 07-06-2000 21:27:06

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