Obscure Tech Trivia

Moonliner · 04-27-2005, 07:20 PM

In researching another issue, I ran across this interesting tidbit:

Using Internet Explorer, if you select "view source" on a page as often as not you don't get anything. It turns out that if you clear your cache (tools->Internet Options->Temporary files->delete) it fixes the issue.

Anyone else have a good but obscure technical tip?

Name · 04-27-2005, 07:33 PM

I have never had that issue, and I view the source of several pages, especially when I am building my own, to get tips and stuff on design implementation.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-27-2005, 08:35 PM

When using an Emulex 350/355 Inspeed switch to connect to a tape drive, it's best to set a custom port type that uses "target with stealth" mode and disables the PTBI option. This ensures that LIPs on the loop aren't sent to that port, and prevents the switch from forcing the drive to perform a test login before logging into the loop which most drives don't handle well.

How's that for obscure?

Not Afraid · 04-27-2005, 10:03 PM

WOW! My eyes just glazed over.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-27-2005, 10:33 PM

Sorry, you're right. the Inspeed is more of an intelligent hub than a true switch. While it does route traffic directly from port to port, it only supports arbitrated loop protocol and thus is not a true fabric switch. Sorry for the confusion.

Kevy Baby · 04-27-2005, 10:37 PM

Umm... 1+1=2

That's all I got.

€uroMeinke · 04-27-2005, 10:46 PM

Cetain devices can be activated by dpressing a button directly on the dvice without the use of a remote, or other wireless inteface - this is sometimes know as the "on/off switch."

Kevy Baby · 04-27-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Cetain devices can be activated by depressing a button...

Yes, but how do you cheer that button up?

I think I need to go to bed!

Name · 04-27-2005, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

"on/off switch."

huh, you must be mad, what's this "on/off switch" your talking about? please, more details......

Moonliner · 04-28-2005, 04:54 AM

Oh come on, you all can do better than that. How about something useful like:

Impress your co-workers, stun friends and family by becoming a solitaire wizard.

Here is how to cheat at Windows solitaire (vegas rules) ...

Spoiler:

04-27-2005, 07:20 PM	#1
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Obscure Tech Trivia In researching another issue, I ran across this interesting tidbit: Using Internet Explorer, if you select "view source" on a page as often as not you don't get anything. It turns out that if you clear your cache (tools->Internet Options->Temporary files->delete) it fixes the issue. Anyone else have a good but obscure technical tip? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	When using an Emulex 350/355 Inspeed switch to connect to a tape drive, it's best to set a custom port type that uses "target with stealth" mode and disables the PTBI option. This ensures that LIPs on the loop aren't sent to that port, and prevents the switch from forcing the drive to perform a test login before logging into the loop which most drives don't handle well. How's that for obscure? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	WOW! My eyes just glazed over.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Sorry, you're right. the Inspeed is more of an intelligent hub than a true switch. While it does route traffic directly from port to port, it only supports arbitrated loop protocol and thus is not a true fabric switch. Sorry for the confusion. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Cetain devices can be activated by dpressing a button directly on the dvice without the use of a remote, or other wireless inteface - this is sometimes know as the "on/off switch." __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Oh come on, you all can do better than that. How about something useful like: Impress your co-workers, stun friends and family by becoming a solitaire wizard. Here is how to cheat at Windows solitaire (vegas rules) ... Spoiler: When clicking on the deck to draw three cards, hold down the ctrl+alt+shift. You will only draw one card. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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