Notices
Cargo Part 121 cargo airlines

Ipad on the road

Old 06-19-2011, 07:48 PM
  #21  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: Feb 2010
Posts: 91
Default

iteleport is awesome for the iPad. It has virtually zero limitations. It sets up in seconds and connects very quickly. It was $25 and can be used to connect my iPad to as many computers as I want. I have mine set up for my office and home PCs as well as laptops. You'll never have to worry about forgetting something at home because you can always get it via you iPad.
IdahoFlyer is offline  
Old 06-20-2011, 11:38 AM
  #22  
On Reserve
Thread Starter
 
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: MD-11 FO
Posts: 15
Default

Thank you everyone for elaborating on this topic.
I just need to hear it for certain, with any/all of these remote computer access setups, are you able to use BidX and Bid without any issues?
GernBlandston is offline  
Old 06-20-2011, 03:21 PM
  #23  
Gets Weekends Off
 
MaydayMark's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: MD-11 Captain
Posts: 4,304
Default

Originally Posted by jagplt View Post

although it is great that we can provide each other this kind of technical expertise!


Warning: Thread creep ...

Looking for some "technical expertise" from you smart APC folks. I volunteer for a disabled women's group. I began by donating a few very old Mac (G3) computers that had been collecting dust in my basement. Most of them are old enough that they have "dial-up" modems (more on that in a second).

Mostly, I try to get them set up with INEXPENSIVE Internet access for email. Most of the women's only income is their meager social security disability income.

What I need from you guys/gals are recommendations/suggestions for a FREE dial up Internet service. I thought I remembered hotmail being free (w/free dial up access numbers) in the old days but I can't seem to located a reference for that.

Thanks in advance ...

Mark

Last edited by MaydayMark; 06-20-2011 at 04:17 PM. Reason: grammer police
MaydayMark is offline  
Old 06-20-2011, 05:20 PM
  #24  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: Feb 2010
Posts: 91
Default

Originally Posted by GernBlandston View Post
Thank you everyone for elaborating on this topic.
I just need to hear it for certain, with any/all of these remote computer access setups, are you able to use BidX and Bid without any issues?
I can only speak for iteleport, and I don't use BidX or Bid. Even if BidX is not supported by the iPad, which I don't know if it is iteleport will allow you to use it on your iPad. When using iteleport you are literally using your home PC from your iPad. In fact, if you had someone at home looking at your PC while you were using iteleport they would see the mouse moving and everything else you are doingnfrom your iPad. Essentially, you are just turning your iPad into a remote monitor, keyboard and mouse. It's pretty intuitive, and I've found that it makes my iPad much more useful. In fact, Hulu costs money on the iPad but is free for PC. So I connect to ky PC via iteleport, open up windows explorer, navigate to Hulu and watch shows on my iPad via my PC 1000 NM away.
That's just my experience. Hope it's helpful. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.
IdahoFlyer is offline  
Old 06-20-2011, 09:15 PM
  #25  
Gets Weekends Off
 
angry tanker's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: MD-11 F/O
Posts: 390
Default

Originally Posted by MaydayMark View Post
Warning: Thread creep ...

Looking for some "technical expertise" from you smart APC folks. I volunteer for a disabled women's group. I began by donating a few very old Mac (G3) computers that had been collecting dust in my basement. Most of them are old enough that they have "dial-up" modems (more on that in a second).

Mostly, I try to get them set up with INEXPENSIVE Internet access for email. Most of the women's only income is their meager social security disability income.

What I need from you guys/gals are recommendations/suggestions for a FREE dial up Internet service. I thought I remembered hotmail being free (w/free dial up access numbers) in the old days but I can't seem to located a reference for that.

Thanks in advance ...

Mark
Mark - check out net zero. i think they still offer free dial up, but get all the ads.
angry tanker is offline  
Old 06-21-2011, 09:20 AM
  #26  
Line Holder
 
nciflyer's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: CFI
Posts: 32
Default

Originally Posted by MaydayMark View Post
Warning: Thread creep ...

Looking for some "technical expertise" from you smart APC folks. I volunteer for a disabled women's group. I began by donating a few very old Mac (G3) computers that had been collecting dust in my basement. Most of them are old enough that they have "dial-up" modems (more on that in a second).

Mostly, I try to get them set up with INEXPENSIVE Internet access for email. Most of the women's only income is their meager social security disability income.

What I need from you guys/gals are recommendations/suggestions for a FREE dial up Internet service. I thought I remembered hotmail being free (w/free dial up access numbers) in the old days but I can't seem to located a reference for that.

Thanks in advance ...

Mark
I had no idea that NetZero did free dialup, that's cool... My friends mother used to use Juno. It's free dialup for sure and pretty sure they do email too.

Another option I was thinking of is to ask a neighboring local business or school to donate wifi. If all the computers will be close together then a single wireless router could be setup to take the donated wifi and distribute it via ethernet cable. That may be more trouble than it's worth though with wiring and dealing with glitches and such...

I think the biggest obstacle you'll have is getting the old operating systems on the G3's to work with modern webpages and email systems. I don't think you'll have a problem with email software, but the web browsers you will. I imagine NetZero will require installing something which I'm guessing won't work on OS9 anymore... You might have to find a geek to put linux on there and make it extremely simple and easy to use. Although, I doubt NetZero supports linux. So, it might just be easier to find some old Win XP machines people are willing to donate.
nciflyer is offline  
Old 06-22-2011, 08:52 AM
  #27  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Feb 2009
Posts: 160
Default

Has anybody here used "Numbers" on their iPad to run an Excel spreadsheet? I am wishing for such an App and read about this App called Numbers. Looks promising but may have limitations.
Baja is offline  
Old 06-22-2011, 10:03 AM
  #28  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: May 2007
Posts: 43
Default

Originally Posted by Baja View Post
Has anybody here used "Numbers" on their iPad to run an Excel spreadsheet? I am wishing for such an App and read about this App called Numbers. Looks promising but may have limitations.
I have Numbers as well as an app called QuickOffice. QO handles all of the MS Office type files very well.
DinoJet727 is offline  
Old 06-22-2011, 10:10 AM
  #29  
Gets Weekends Off
 
tahoejace's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: Left & Right
Posts: 187
Default

I don't use Numbers or QuickOffice, but from what I understand, the only way to sync files to the iPad to use with Numbers is to plug it into your computer and sync with iTunes. Whereas, with QuickOffice (and maybe others) you can sync over wi-fi or 3G with Dropbox. Something to consider. Of course, when iOS 5 comes out with all of that fancy "cloud" technology, this point may become moot.
tahoejace is offline  
Old 06-22-2011, 10:19 AM
  #30  
gets every day off
 
Nitefrater's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Retired MD11 Capt
Posts: 705
Default

I haven't had any problems synching Numbers documents among desktop, laptop and iPad using Dropbox.
Nitefrater is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TonyWilliams
Hangar Talk
7
03-01-2011 01:04 AM
vagabond
Hangar Talk
165
09-01-2006 04:40 PM
Delta102
Hangar Talk
0
11-23-2005 01:12 PM
Delta102
Hangar Talk
0
11-23-2005 01:11 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices