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I shouldn't have to say this but I will anyway. Make sure you back up all your personal files. In addition, document all you various logins ... things like banking, webistes you visit that require login, etc. Don't forget your email and contacts ... make sure it's all "exported" into a format that can be imported by Thunderbird or Evolution as these are the email/contact client apps used in Linux.

Oh great, just what I wanted ...

LOL ... everything is "easier said than done"

Migrating to a newer version of a Microsoft product is one thing but moving to a totally different OS and applications is another. In the case of Microsoft, there are a lot of things to consider before a person upgrades. If switching to Linux, multiply those considerations 10 times minimum. In my case, the first thing I'm testing for is "can I use a Linux box as a file server?" ... answer=Yes Next is, "can I use it as an IntRanet server"? ... answer=yes The above "yes" answers are based on me having set it up and making it work in a test environment. That takes time and a whole lotta scouring the net. Then I have to look at the desktop workstations. Will current "in-house developed" applications run in Linux? answer=NO Will Enterprise apps run in Linux? There are a lot out there and many companies use a variety of them to run their business. Ok, so now what? ... Linux OS and Virtual machine running windows? ... might as well just stick with Windows. Redevelop the apps? ... well, I am working on that for us but still a long way off. Thankfully we don't use any Enterprise apps. Finally, can I use Linux servers as Domain Controllers and LDAP, DHCP, and DNS ? Apparently, but this I have yet to test. This is the kind of information/knowledge a person needs to be armed with in order to present a solid case to management. I'm lucky here because management would like nothing better if I could move everything to Linux.

Actually, there is a LOT of available info on the net. For example... http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/best-linux-distro-five-we-recommend-1090058 What I can say is this .... Most of them are pretty straight forward to install with graphical, guided installers. Once installed, you generally have to go thru an update process and that sometimes takes a while. After that, if you need to install anything extra, they all have "package" managers that will go out to the net and get/install this and that. Sometimes; however, you will need to open a "terminal" and type commands to get things to work. These commands are generally spelled out for you depending on what you're trying to install (they would be listed on the net). For example of the above, I have been configuring SAMBA to allow me to connect to my Linux box from a Windows machine and create/edit files, etc. This requires some typing of commands. Yes, there are graphical interfaces to do this but in my experience I've generally wound up having to do the "command line" thing in order to get it to work right .... kinda like DOS in the old days. You can see the commands and steps here .... http://www.unixmen.com/install-and-configure-samba-server-on-opensuse-13-1/ I've also messed things up pretty good too and had to do a complete re-install so I highly recommend everyone to do a backup of your data before "messing around". I'll add more as I think of it later.

As I've said in other threads, I've been "tinkering" with Linux distros since around 1998 or so. I switched to using Linux Mint full time (instead of Windows) last year on my home computer. Currently I'm testing various Linux distros at work in the hopes of moving all our servers and workstations over to Linux. In the process, I came across RoboLinux (http://www.robolinux.org/) ... this is a very slick OS based on Debian. It's easy to install, fast, and has a really cool, easy to maneouver desktop. It has pretty much everything a home user would want. Check it out ... I just dumped Linux Mint in favor of RoboLinux on my home PC. Oh, and BTW, with Linux, you will never have to worry about viruses again! Finally, as some of you may not know, I am in the IT biz and have been for over 25 years.

I so wanted to take my mom-in-law (Nina's mom) for a ride but timing never seemed to work out (she lived far away). Unfortunately, and regrettably, I will never get that opportunity now as she passed on 2 years ago. Do it before you can't guys!

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I had similar issue with my '87 right around 165 km/h ... I found if I spread my knees out into the wind, the wobble would stop. Never had that issue on my '85 tho. Had it up to 210 km/h and no instability at all.

Yes, geographically speaking but you will NEVER hear a Canadian refer to themselves as an American ... no no no ...

I'm "un American" so Happy President's Day!

No holiday here. Some provinces have a "provincial" holiday but not here in BC. We had our "family day" last Monday. I think Alberta, Ontairo and Saskatchewan have their family day today. Manitoba it's Louis Riel day. No specific "Canada wide" holiday tho. But thanks for thinking of us

I immediately sent that to my wife!

ummmm are you referring to a 1st gen Venture?

I bought a Corbin for my RSMV ... it hurt my butt and back so much I could hardly finish a 5 hr ride ... sold it and went back to stock (not the pillow top). Even that stock RSMV seat would start to cause me butt and back problems after a long day (8 hrs or more). Now, this Vic seat.... wow! I can ride 10, 12 hrs in a day and feel fine.

Why does Microsoft have the world by the balls? Because of this kind of B/S, propeganda, and brainwashing.

This one has bugged me for many years. I always thought the lyric was "very customersy" ... WTF kind of a word is "customersy" I thought.... On the day I first met Nina (my wife), we went to a bar and they had kareoke and someone was singing the song by Gerry and the Pacemakers. I finally heard the actual words. Nina and I laffed and laffed over that. Ferry Cross the Mersey

2 inches thick ... 5 min each side down low on high ... then let 'er sit for 10 up high on low Medium RARE ! ..... ... coz this method is nuffin but overcooked cow!

Top sirloin Strip for me

You misunderstood (I think) .... the RSTD (which is good lookin) with the Indian motor (which is good lookin according to you) ... would make a really good lookin bike. The rest of the Indian (excluding engine) is the one that's "butt fugly" (and IMO, FWIW, so is the Victory VISION) ... but I do like the style of the CCT. Now, if I could have the 2014 HD Ultra Limited with the Victory engine..... coz I do really like what they've done with the 2014 model HD (will a guy ever be completely satisfied?)

Here's an idea then .... buy a new Indian and swap the motor into your RSTD ... then you'll have a really good lookin scoot (coz the rest of the Indian bike is butt fugly!)

What OS are you running on the Poweredge 830? What Internet browser do you use? I ask that because if it's IE, you will find some sites that don't support older versions and newer plug-ins such as Adobe reader won't work, yet you might be required to use them under certain circumstances. The problem with Microsoft and some of these "plug-ins" is they are forcing us to upgrade. FWIW, I look after appx 50 workstations running WinXP in a Win Server 2008 domain environment. We are not running into any compatibility issues.... YET, but I know it won't be long. My 5 cents worth ... keep what you got for as long as you can. As long as you have good firewall and anti virus, I would't be too concerned. As for the hackers and virus creators, really... I doubt they are going to focus on WinXP users because that following is dwindling rapidly so where's the payoff? Besides, it's not the OS that's protecting you when you have a firewall and a good A/V.

Corrections: It does have ABS There is a kit available to replace the cable clutch to hydraulic. It takes 3-5000 miles to break these engines in. They are more powerful than a Venture (bhp=88.6, Tq-105.5 @ 4750 rpm). Add appx $300 worth in high-flow air filter and timing wheel and they'll leave a Venture far behind. Throttle by wire isn't such a great thing IMO. The lid gap isn't on all and is a warranty fix.

I've had my Victory CCT for almost a year now. Right from the beginning I found it to be the most comfortable and best balanced bike I've ever owned. I've put in several long days on it and have never been butt-sore or tired. Every bike has their "quirks" and some a guy can live with, some not. The Vic is no different. Engine sounds noisy. That is because of it's design and the fact that it is solid mounted and is actually part of the frame. I modded the mufflers for more sound and the engine sounds no longer bother me. Shifting is clunky, especially 1st, 2nd, 3rd up or down. This quietens out after you get a few thousand miles on it and you learn how to best shift it. Power wise, they seem lacking in the lower rpm's, especially during breakin. Add a high-flow air filter and an Adjustable timing Wheel and it's a different bike. For me, this Vic is by far the best bike I've owned. [ATTACH]82019[/ATTACH]

Up here in CanuckLand we call 'em Prairie Oysters. Just like oysters in the shell from the ocean, we shuck 'em and huck 'em down the ole hatch. eeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! grosse! LOL