Recent content by jtr1962

So are you keeping it or not? It sounds to me like you're not happy with it at all.

I recall only using only the video card RAM for a word processor which could use the extra memory. You're right, it's not the most compatible thing in the world. I had several memory configurations to choose from when booting, depending upon what programs I intended to use.

I remember doing all that when I got my first PC-a 40 MHz 386. I later installed a math coprocessor. That made a huge difference with some applications. I don't remember the exact numbers but I think I managed to get close to 630K free conventional memory on that machine. I was using QEMM. I...

I think Tannin hit 50 not long after I joined this site, so mid 70s is probably where he is now. I'm 64 on November 30.

Yeah, I've heard those kinds of stories. This is why it's not good to be an early adopter of anything new. You're essentially paying to be a beta tester.

The ones with LiFePO4 cells do better in winter. They generally have less range, but the gap is rapidly narrowing. If you ever want to go electric where you are wait for EVs with sodium-ion cells. China is making them right now. Only a matter of time before we have them here. You'll probably...

I haven't been behind yet but things aren't looking good for this month.

Why would a scammer be trying to get such small amounts of money? They usually go for six figures.

You've helped so many people. It's nice to see something great like this come your way!

I called him today. He said this is general bank policy when you use the money in one of your investment accounts to cover a rollover. They automatically lock all your investment accounts for 1 year after. He can't do anything about it, even for hardship. The only exception is medical expenses...

You don't understand. The process to get any money out of those accounts takes over a week. In fact when I did the rollover last year it took over 3 weeks to get everything ready. I simply don't have the time right now for this. Of course I understand as admin of this forum it's your job to...

To anyone worried that I can't come up with $2,700 within a few months if both deals fail I offer this. This is the latest project. Five units are ready to send to my friend, and 45 will be done within a week and change. He'll pick those up in person. I'm clearing $500 a piece for these. Once he...

Another thing worth mentioning regarding the second deal I mentioned. I actually needed $24,700 for it, not $14,700. The person I met who helped me with it is offering to loan me $10,000, and yet we only know each other a few weeks. I'm touched by this. I really am. Unfortunately she lacks any...

Because that account, and retirement accounts, are locked until January 2027. I didn't post that little detail until post #10 in this thread. Taking money from any of those accounts was never an option. My liquidity right now is less than $1,000 in my savings account. Is it? I need money now...

I'm talking to a loan shark later today about loaning me the money. He'll loan me the $20,000 but he wants $100,000 back in two months. I'll still be over $150,000 ahead if the two deals work out, so it's not too bad. There is no out for me if either of the deals I mentioned fail to materialize...