And I noticed a change upcoming. Not going into to much details now, as I don’t want to count my chickens until they’ve hatched. But the future is looking bright. Bright enough that I have to look for the sunglasses…
Like I said, I’m not going into details for the sake of discrestion. Unlike my second job at Mrs. Fields, I prefer to keep my primary employer and my position off the blog for now….
For the first time since I bought my computer, I’ve completely ‘moved in’ to it on Windows 8.1. Meaning I’ve installed all of my apps. Including my flight simulators. Previous attempts had ended when I installed Chome, and then decided that I wanted to go a different way. I could’ve gone with Windows 10, but I have problems with Microsoft and their privacy practices. I don’t need any more ads when I’m using my computer (in fact the fist thing I do when I reinstall my OS is to add the HOSTS file from MVPS.org.
About a month and half ago, I replaced my Lexmark printer. I had stopped using it, though it was on the Wi-Fi, so I kept the drivers installed. Eventually the ink dried out, and it was time to replace it. So I decided to get a laser printer. I got myself a Brother from Worst Buy. Yes, I’m replacing a multifunction printer with just a printer, but it’s a color laser printer, and it can print both sides. As for a scanner, I still have my HP multifunction printer, which I got from Mother (may she spend all eternity in The Beer Volcano and The Stripper Factory) when she couldn’t figure out how to replace the ink.
I upgraded my speakers a few week ago. Permanently retired my Boston Acoustics and my Insignia speakers, and got something with a subwoofer. Though I keep the volume turned way down, out of respect to the neighbours downstairs….
System Restore can be your best friend. But if you're going from Windows 8.1 to Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center, then prepare to have your system restore points wiped.
But I survived. And when I got back to the desktop, I created another point. I don't know what the issue is. I made sure my network/wifi driver was up to date. I'm not going with the current video driver (I went with a WHQL certified driver rather than a cutting edge one like I'd normally do). But we'll see. Personally, I think it's a recent driver issue...
BTW, I used Windows 10 for precisely 4 hours, and most of that was just downloading Windows 8.1 drivers...
I never thought it possible. My computer hates Windows 8.1. I guess it's time to bite the bullet and put Windows 10 back on. Good thing I took Microsoft up on that offer when it was a free upgrade, and I made an installer drive...
Right now, I'm putting Windows 8.1 back on my tower. For only one reason: Linux... If I can get the bootloaders to play now with each other, then I'll use OpenSuSE as my daily driver.
Yes, I'm just a glutton for punishment...
Edit: It looks like all this trouble is due to a bad video driver. Currently in downloading the previous driver. Will see how this goes.
The Windows configuration that I have now isn’t really compatible with dual-booting with Linux. Maybe when the Creator’s Update of Win10 hits, I’ll give it another shot.
Live and Learn…
Trying to put Linux on my computer. I'm going with OpenSuSE 42.2. In passing this from my phone, as it's still downloading. So far, I can tell that my network card is compatible (as it connected to my WiFi to access the repository). I don't anticipate any issues, but I have updated my external backup drive just in case.
And yes, I have to work tomorrow....
A couple of years ago, I post on Facebook that I wasn’t Irish. A cousin rebutted me on that. But while I may have some blarney in the branches of my family tree, I do not identify as being Irish. And I’m not Catholic. And I quit drinking over 3 years ago. So, on this St. Patrick’s Day, I bid you a happy Friday…
Right after the election, I took a vow to keep all my postings non-partisan untill 100 days after the innauguration. This includes this blog. So while much is being said about who did what, or what new law is being or what old law is being repealed, I will hold my peace. Not out of agreement or disagreement, but because irregardless of my political views, and/or whatever political differences we may have, I still want to withhold judgement until he’s had a chance to prove himself. To take that first step, so to speak.
Having said that I will say that wanting Donald Trump to fail is like wanting the pilot to crash the airplane while you’re flying in it…
Irregardless of who is the White House, America is still great….
Sorry I haven’t written anything of late. But something big came up:
I’ve had the Commute From Hell, especially given my preference for the opening shift at work. To be there at 6 to start, I’ve had to be up at 1:00-1:30 in the morning, and walked for 4 1/2+ miles to get to the bus stop. And I did it. And management was duly impressed. But there was another location only a 20 minute walk from my apartment. I first tried to attempt a transfer 3 years ago when I was still only part-time, and went nowhere. But I kept at it, and later that year, I was promoted to full-time (stuff like this happens when you show up on time). The next spring, I inquired again, and this time I was told to step down to part time before they’d even look at me. Needless to say, I stay where I was. Next year, I tried again, and this time the manager of the location came up to my workplace to specifically ask about me, and he stated that it was the right thing to do, but nothing came of it. But finally, this year, after the store manager, and the district HR manager went to bat, I got my transfer approved. And I start there tomorrow.
After 3 years of trying….
