[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] FW: Re: Where are you now?

Thu Nov 4 09:04:44 PDT 2021

I also have a Chromebook, and also don't use it too often (as I use my iPad
Mini).  It is useful for Zoom meetings and surfing.
-steve

On Thu, Nov 4, 2021 at 12:03 PM Robert Primak <bobprimak at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Short answer -- I do have an Intel based Chromebook on which I use Chrome
> OS and Gallium Linux. But I don't actually DO much with the Chromebook side
> of this dual-boot arrangement. It just sits there and gets updated from
> time to time.
>
> There is a longer answer about installing and using Linux on an Intel
> based Chromebook. But that is best left for another time and audience.
>
> -- Bob Primak
>
> On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 05:34:21 PM EDT, George Gamota <
> ggamota at stma-llc.com> wrote:
>
>
> Paul Lewis, an old friend and last leader of our group has a question –
> who uses a Chromebook??
>
> Please respond
>
> Thanks
>
> George
>
>
>
> *From:* Paul Lewis <jeplewis at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 3, 2021 5:13 PM
> *To:* George Gamota <ggamota at stma-llc.com>
> *Subject:* Re: Re: Where are you now?
>
>
>
> Hi George,
>
> Did you have any success with the question regarding Chromebooks?
>
> Best wishes,
>
> -p-
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 27, 2021 at 12:49 PM Paul Lewis <jeplewis at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Ok, thanks.
>
> P
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 27, 2021, 12:26 PM George Gamota <ggamota at stma-llc.com> wrote:
>
> Paul
>
> I have no idea but will ask and let you know
>
> George
>
>
>
> *From:* Paul Lewis <jeplewis at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:21 AM
> *To:* George Gamota <ggamota at stma-llc.com>
> *Subject:* Re: Re: Where are you now?
>
>
>
> Hi George,
>
> Thank you for your email.
>
>
>
> Can you tell me how many Chromebook users you have in the club?
>
> Many moons ago I thought there was Al, myself, and maybe one other.
>
> What's the current count?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Paul-
>
> PS I'm approximately one year behind you,  age-wise.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 6:14 PM George Gamota <ggamota at stma-llc.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Paul
>
> There have been many changes since you left. Yes, we have quite a few new
> people – a number younger, but being 82, almost everyone who is still
> vertical is younger. LOL
>
> We moved away from yahoo since their service was interrupted many times.
> Also, computers as a topic no longer have many talks since quite a few have
> switched to Apple or even Linux. I still use a PC but have an iPhone.
>
> Talks are now recorded so you can view them at your leisure. All are on
> ZOOM, so if you sign up, you can participate when you can. Talks are now
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>
> As to you giving a talk, based on your experiences, would be of interest
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>
> Take care
>
> George
>
>
>
>
>
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> *From:* Paul Lewis <jeplewis at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:58 AM
> *To:* George Gamota <ggamota at stma-llc.com>
> *Subject:* Re: Re: Where are you now?
>
>
>
> cHi George,
>
> A short while ago, I wrote a long chatty message to you in gmail, however
> the whole message just disappeared and I was left with the last four words
> that I had typed.
>
> As you can imagine, that was very frustrating. I naturally 'Googled' the
> phenomenon and found that many people had suffered that fate, but I was
> unable to recover those pearls of wisdom that I had just penned to you.
>
> So rather than attempt to re-create that masterpiece, I'll just say:
>
>
>
>  - Thank you for your message
>
>  - living in North Carolina is very comfortable - but.....
>
>  - returning to the US after Paris gives me "very mixed" feelings
>
>  - my Windows machine is still in storage or in transit
>
>  - I have to confess I don't understand the 'new' club email system
>
>  - I'm very much out of touch with Windows computing/computers
>
>  - I am surviving well using my two Chromebooks
>
>  - It seems there are several high-gurus in the club who know much more
> about the subject than I ever did
>
>  - so I don't feel competent to give the club a presentation on any topic
>
>  - if I had known that David was going to share my email to him with others
>
>    I probably would have penned it differently . . .
>
>
>
> Best wishes, from sunny and warm North Carolina.
>
> -Paul-
>
> PS Have you seen the new report from the Guardian/UNEP about fossil fuels?
>
>
> https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/20/planned-fossil-fuel-output-vastly-exceeds-climate-limits-says-un?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 12:32 PM George Gamota <ggamota at stma-llc.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi David, Al, and Paul
>
> This is like a reunion of our club from years ago (Basement Senior center
> at Muzzey).
>
> Thanks for sharing Paul’s email. I am glad to hear that all is well with
> the Lewises, and they are enjoying NC.
>
> Now we need to hear from Al and what he has been up to.
>
> Now that Paul is in our time zone, maybe we can twist his arm and have him
> give us a ZOOM meeting for the club? Any topic he chooses will be OK.
>
> Cheers to all
>
> George
>
>
>
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