Well first, there are a lot of good folks on the list. Nick Danger, the two Genes, the moderator just to name a few that pop in to mind.
Secondly, sounds like an interesting set of studies Joseph. I could see you starting your own company with that sort of background. Definitely keep me in mind for beta testing your products.;)
----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Lee" <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:26 AM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb drive
Hi, Pat, that could be a good idea... I am a sophomore in computer science. My research interests are computer accessibility for visually impaired, particularly screen readers and operating systems, assistive embedded hardware such as BrailleNote and PACMate and its usage, as well as teaching computer science more effectively. Isometimes research about networking and standards such as WiFi and Bluetooth, computer hardware trends such as CPU and storage devices and so forth. Cheers, Joseph -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:46 AM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb drive Seriously Pat, install something different on that bad boy and teachyourself another operating system like Linux or FreeBSD. Once you can clearthe Linux hurtles you can dig in to fun things like running your own phoneswitch, web server, mail server, file server or millions of other things allof which can help on the employment front.Joseph, way to go, what kind of engineering? I started out as a physics EEdouble major but diverted in to computing / networking for my profession.----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Lee" <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx>To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:40 AM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb driveHi Scott,There are engineering students like myself here... Thanks for your help onthis list.. One more suggestion for Patt: if you decide to go further with computer knowledge, I seriously recommend using the second computer as an experimental machihne... Cheers, Joseph -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 7:00 AM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb drive There are many who do on this list though. I've been a network engineer for 17 years and involved with computing one way or another for 10 years before that and I know some others on this list are engineers as well. This list is a good resource.----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Hart" <pat.hart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:17 PM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb drive Well all I can say is you seem to know computers, and God bless.. Pat -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 5:43 PM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb drive Heh you could say that. How I escaped with out a major conviction on my record is anyone's guess.----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherri" <flmom2006@xxxxxxxxx>To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:57 PM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb driveOh my! Your past sounds interesting!!! Sherri ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Granados" <gsgranados@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 4:40 PM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb driveWhy get rid of your old computer? It's still useful! You could install linux or have a second backup machine or use it for file / print serving,any number of things. If you want to though you can simply execute a format c: from your drive. Remember though that formatting doesn't truly remove the data, it still can be recovered. One thing you could do is simply remove the hard disk and get rid of the rest of the computer or remove the hd and damage the disk somehow either by cracking it open or I've heard a microwave works.;) Back in my questionable past when we wanted toerase an hd before the feds arrived or while they were breaking down the door we would use a heavy magnet like off a demagnetizer but not sure ifthat still works. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Hart" <pat.hart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:36 PM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb driveHow do I format my old computer if I get a newer one or when I do, and I don't want things left on my old one.. Pat -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 9:06 AM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Reformatting a thumb drive Put in the disk, go to my computer, highlight the disk, hit alt for the menus and go under tools, you'll find format there. HTH Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Claude Everett" <ceverett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:35 AM Subject: [accesscomp] Reformatting a thumb driveIf anyone can help I would appreciate it. Where is the reformat function? For some reason I have forgotten where this is on my XP machine. I thought It was on the applications button however it is not.