[nabs-l] another one in the market for a new computer

Mon Jul 16 22:22:51 UTC 2012

On 7/16/2012 3:57 PM, Desiree Oudinot wrote:
> Hi,
> Does disabling hardware acceleration prevent Firefox from hogging so
> much ram? I'm using the latest version, and I find that the more time
> I spend using it, the more ram gets swallowed up. Sorry if I'm not
> doing a good job explaining it. I use Memturbo to keep track of how
> much ram is free, and I've discovered that Firefox takes up way more
> than IE does.
> Regarding Firefox and flash, I find that it crashes almost every time
> a page with a lot of flash content is loaded, unless I disable the
> quick time and Adobe plugins which are, as far as I know, the only
> flash plugins I have installed. So when I want to use Youtube or
> another site that's heavy on flash content, I do switch to IE.
>
> On 7/16/12, Littlefield, Tyler <tyler at tysdomain.com> wrote:
>> There might be something worth trying, on the same note. If firefox lags
>> sometimes, just disable hardware accelleration (it's really cool, when
>> it actually works). it's under tools and options, and if I remember
>> correctly advanced. Just uncheck the box.
>> On 7/16/2012 12:59 PM, Littlefield, Tyler wrote:
>>> If I can dig through the random commas, the point you're trying to
>>> make is that firefox and youtube don't work together. I'm not really
>>> sure where you get this from, but all you need is the adobe flash
>>> plugin, and youtube and firefox work great together. Any flash works
>>> great with firefox honestly, it's the same system as internet explorer
>>> uses, it just uses a different interface to link up with Firefox's
>>> plugin API.
>>>
>>> On 7/16/2012 12:47 PM, Joshua Lester wrote:
>>>> Firefox isn't very good, especially if you want to watch Youtube videos.
>>>> Alot of music classes require that you listen to diferent pieces, and
>>>> the easiest way, is through Youtube.
>>>> Youtube works better with IE.
>>>> I hate the fact, that when using Firefox, Youtube makes the computer
>>>> freeze up!
>>>> Not cool!
>>>> Blessings, Joshua
>>>>
>>>> On 7/16/12, Littlefield, Tyler <tyler at tysdomain.com> wrote:
>>>>> First, I'll give you a bit of info on the viruses. The fact that your
>>>>> computer is a dell has nothing to do with it getting viruses. It's what
>>>>> you do, and how you do it. So, whatever system you get, get AVG and
>>>>> Malwarebytes free, or if you don't want AVG get Microsoft Security
>>>>> Essentials and let them go. Run Malwarebytes about once every week or
>>>>> so. Also, I recommend using firefox instead of internet explorer. It's
>>>>> still not 100% secure; no program is, but it offers a much smaller
>>>>> attack surface.
>>>>>
>>>>> As for the computer, if you're willing to pay for a good system, Lenovo
>>>>> has some amazing thinkpads, and you can get an extended battery. One of
>>>>> my friends has one, and with the $100 extended battery you get like 20
>>>>> hours of battery life. I recommend getting something that is 8 gb (you
>>>>> don't really need any more), and a 250+ gb harddrive should be great.
>>>>> HTH,
>>>>> On 7/16/2012 11:49 AM, Julie McGinnity wrote:
>>>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I know there is already a thread about computers on the list, but I am
>>>>>> also looking for a new laptop, and I have some different requirements.
>>>>>>     I have had a gateway for 2 and a half years, and there are problems
>>>>>> with the hardware that would make it unreliable to use in school.  If
>>>>>> it has trouble turning on, I can't rely on it during class. It also
>>>>>> freezes a lot.  I have found my Gateway easy to deal with before these
>>>>>> problems occured, but I definitely need something new.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am looking for a computer with a longer battery life(more than 3
>>>>>> hours).  I will not buy a Dell because my previous computer was a
>>>>>> Dell, and it got viruses every week and froze on what felt like a
>>>>>> daily basis.  I need something with good memory because I run a lot of
>>>>>> programs at once.  I will be putting a lot of assistive technology on
>>>>>> it besides jaws such as Kurzweill, Duxbury, and the Dancing Dots
>>>>>> software.  I would love something that can last me more than two
>>>>>> years.  I am planning to go to computer stores and look around at the
>>>>>> different models before I choose, but any suggestions would be much
>>>>>> appreciated.  Thanks.
>>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Take care,
>>>>> Ty
>>>>> http://tds-solutions.net
>>>>> The aspen project: a barebones light-weight mud engine:
>>>>> http://code.google.com/p/aspenmud
>>>>> He that will not reason is a bigot; he that cannot reason is a fool;
>>>>> he that
>>>>> dares not reason is a slave.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>> Take care,
>> Ty
>> http://tds-solutions.net
>> The aspen project: a barebones light-weight mud engine:
>> http://code.google.com/p/aspenmud
>> He that will not reason is a bigot; he that cannot reason is a fool; he that
>> dares not reason is a slave.
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> Hello:
I know previous versions of Firefox had memory issues, but the latest 
should not. I am using 13.0.1. Disabling hardware accelleration just 
prevents it from using your video card to render, which is really nice 
visually, but I've seen it cause problems with Jaws.

-- 
Take care,
Ty
http://tds-solutions.net
The aspen project: a barebones light-weight mud engine:
http://code.google.com/p/aspenmud
He that will not reason is a bigot; he that cannot reason is a fool; he that dares not reason is a slave.