SA, our network's name is Aurelius, so all the computers have vampire names. Mine's Dru, the old laptop is Spike, and the Tivo is Darla.
That is freakin' awesome. And congrats on your new job, by the way.
What'd you all order a dead guy for?
Jayne ,'The Message'
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esse - Dec 05, 2004 6:41:20 am PST #359 of 10003
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
tiggy - Dec 05, 2004 7:17:24 am PST #360 of 10003
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
I have another Tivo question. i don't have a phone jack in my room, which is where i will be putting the Tivo. can i hook it up to another tv that does have a phone jack in the room to do the setup and then move it to my room? i'm assuming yes, but i wanted to make sure before i bought it.
Hil R. - Dec 05, 2004 7:22:19 am PST #361 of 10003
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
tiggy, you can, but there will be some issues with unplugging it -- I think you have to leave it plugged in for 8 hours after the initial setup, or something like that. Also, are you going to hook the Tivo up to a network? If not, then you'll need to connect it to the phone jack once a week or so for updates.
Jessica - Dec 05, 2004 7:22:24 am PST #362 of 10003
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
The main problem I foresee with that, tiggy, is that you need the Tivo to be able to make outgoing calls on a regular basis (unless it's connected to your home network), in order to update its listings. So you'll probably want to install a phone jack in the room where the Tivo's going to go. (Or else just buy a really long phone cord and run it into the other room.)
Phone jack installation kits are dirt cheap, and the only technical skill required is the ability to use a pair of scissors.
Jon B. - Dec 05, 2004 7:22:30 am PST #363 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
It needs to be connected to a phone jack (or an ethernet cable if you have a home network) on a regular basis to download the listings.
t edit Tivo Users Unite!
le nubian - Dec 05, 2004 7:25:57 am PST #364 of 10003
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
you can get those wingdingies from Radio Shack that will turn an outlet into a phone jack. I heard such things aren't that expensive.
meara - Dec 05, 2004 7:34:09 am PST #365 of 10003
Yeah--if you don't have it connected, then the whole "guide" thing won't be updated.
tiggy - Dec 05, 2004 7:35:58 am PST #366 of 10003
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
hee!! thanks for all the responses. much appreciated.
Theodosia - Dec 05, 2004 8:03:54 am PST #367 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
A hundred foot phone cord could solve all your problems.
Zenkitty - Dec 05, 2004 8:06:39 am PST #368 of 10003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
All this talk about Tivos is tempting me to break my vow not to buy any more toys until my debts are paid off. Granted, I could stop reading the talk, but... nah.
So, Comcast offers a DVD recorder. Is that basically the same thing? Anyone know anything about it?