tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.comments2023-08-01T15:28:54.336+00:00On Computers TipsGailLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18004453181846128738noreply@blogger.comBlogger514125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-22613442733180215802012-03-22T15:59:10.885+00:002012-03-22T15:59:10.885+00:00What affect has the amout of read write activity o...What affect has the amout of read write activity on the MBTF?<br />Are there guidlines on the max recommended activity per hour or similar?Micheál ó Caiticínhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801016412206662142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-85039179317692693882012-03-18T10:56:26.564+00:002012-03-18T10:56:26.564+00:00You can't just boost the 'mean' value ...You can't just boost the 'mean' value by testing more disks to the same value. You have to devide your total hours by the number of drives tested!PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614821112059528079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-7474801571363198772011-10-03T13:17:04.063+00:002011-10-03T13:17:04.063+00:00The meaning of MTBF is that, after the declared nu...The meaning of MTBF is that, after the declared number of hours, you have a probability of 63% of failure of your hard disk.<br /><br />A MTBF of 500,000 hours means that after 50,000 hours you have a probability of failure of 9.5%.<br /><br />Here it is a table with the probabilities of failure for your hard disk featuring an MTBF of 500,000 hours.<br /><br />MTBF 500000<br /> <br />hours probability of failure<br />10000 2.0%<br />20000 3.9%<br />30000 5.8%<br />40000 7.7%<br />50000 9.5%<br />100000 18.1%<br />150000 25.9%<br />200000 33.0%<br />250000 39.3%<br />300000 45.1%<br />350000 50.3%<br />400000 55.1%<br />450000 59.3%<br />500000 63.2%<br /><br />How much do you like to risk a failure?<br />If you don't like to risk more than 5%,<br />after 30,000 hours is better to change hard disk.<br /><br />If you love risk, you can keep it more.<br />The constructor can't decide for you how much you like to risk.<br /><br />I think that 5% of risk is enough, and after 25,000 hours it's time to change the hard disk.<br /><br />The formula is 1-exp(-h/MTBF)E. Santanchéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608889513220749760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-25767960725669556482011-09-25T15:04:26.226+00:002011-09-25T15:04:26.226+00:00I downloaded the virtual machine and the 32 bit ve...I downloaded the virtual machine and the 32 bit version of the preview. I installed it twice, so I could do a registry hack to shut off the metro interface...without it, it acts just like Win 7...which is a good thing, but the need for an "upgrade" eludes me. Just a thought, but the virtual machine can handle the 64 bit version, but it crashes a lot, The 32 bit version seems to be trouble free.Trollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-8413308643642119752011-09-20T13:03:44.753+00:002011-09-20T13:03:44.753+00:00On a side note:
From the BBC:
The website for Qwik...On a side note:<br />From the BBC:<br />The website for Qwikster has been secured and it promises that the service will be coming soon.<br /><br />However, Netflix did not secure the Twitter handle for Qwikster which was created in April by Mr Castillo.<br /><br />http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14986900mopguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237030198009158927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-15807842505769739002011-08-25T04:10:45.067+00:002011-08-25T04:10:45.067+00:00Thanks Gregg. Nice to see something from the Greg...Thanks Gregg. Nice to see something from the Gregg Zone. It was nice seeing you at Joe's memorial, too.GailLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004453181846128738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-19308317249104486312011-08-17T01:15:23.470+00:002011-08-17T01:15:23.470+00:00As most of you know Rick had very serious brain su...As most of you know Rick had very serious brain surgery earlier this month. He made it through he surgery. Earl talked to him while he was still at UCSF and both Aaron and I talked to him Sunday. He was getting physical therapy and rehabilitation in Lodi. We talked about getting him some internet access from the hospital. We will miss him more than I can say. He sounded great and was looking forward to seeing us all again.<br /><br />Updates and any information will be posted as we get it.<br /><br />RIP Rick. You will be missed.GailLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004453181846128738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-31910920582098566632011-08-14T13:12:05.609+00:002011-08-14T13:12:05.609+00:00Joe,
I found oncomputers podcast when working ni...Joe, <br /><br />I found oncomputers podcast when working nights many years ago. Back then it was yourself, Deepak, Gail, Aaron, and Jack. There were many nights that you guys helped me to get through my job as I worked well in to the early morning hours. I will forever miss you and consider myself blessed to have known you. Take care my friend.<br /><br />RickinFl.computers, beer and politicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750123084288560444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-54037523943557627222011-08-09T17:02:01.892+00:002011-08-09T17:02:01.892+00:00I was able to call Dr Rick after the operation on ...I was able to call Dr Rick after the operation on the phone and talk to him for an hour. He is just as sharp and quick witted as ever so he has survived well. He will be doing some rehab in his home area - Cantral Valley, California.<br />EarlEarlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-75505503591874546752011-08-08T15:42:14.671+00:002011-08-08T15:42:14.671+00:00Hi Tony. Time doesn't matter, you are here now...Hi Tony. Time doesn't matter, you are here now. My best to you and Jamie during this time of remembrance.GailLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004453181846128738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-54130077686588534152011-08-08T13:03:23.202+00:002011-08-08T13:03:23.202+00:00I am sorry to have lost touch with all of you for ...I am sorry to have lost touch with all of you for so long. This is sad news for sure, and I pray for a peaceful time for all.Tony Linguinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312261386308830196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-23722132978963759512011-08-08T00:45:30.124+00:002011-08-08T00:45:30.124+00:00Tim, I'm not sure why. I do know that sometime...Tim, I'm not sure why. I do know that sometimes Google has me, the Blog Founder, log in and also do a captcha, in order to leave a comment. I can't figure it out. Thanks for checking in and leaving such nice comment in Joe's memory.GailLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004453181846128738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-52471233337920442402011-08-07T19:17:34.521+00:002011-08-07T19:17:34.521+00:00That's weird! Why did this blogger
list me as...That's weird! Why did this blogger <br />list me as 'unknown'? After all, <br />I had to sign in to my google account<br />to leave a comment.<br />:) For the record I am:<br />Tim Johnson - Palmer Alaska (and Barbara)Tim Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-713759995547554912011-08-07T18:22:18.565+00:002011-08-07T18:22:18.565+00:00I met Joe in 1999, and we've stayed in
touch e...I met Joe in 1999, and we've stayed in<br />touch ever since. See you on down the<br />road Joe...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665514707541006776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-646298923271726282011-08-05T21:23:21.107+00:002011-08-05T21:23:21.107+00:00Joe was a wonderful man who touched many with his ...Joe was a wonderful man who touched many with his humor, knowledge, and grace. He will be missed by us. I am glad he has broken the mortal coils of earth and is in pain no more.Peter S Kastnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303085130975944390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-61041687114796488132011-08-05T13:31:04.414+00:002011-08-05T13:31:04.414+00:00Rest in peace, Joe. I'll miss you but, I'...Rest in peace, Joe. I'll miss you but, I'm glad you are no longer in pain.mopguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237030198009158927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-4051930023771937792011-08-05T06:28:52.948+00:002011-08-05T06:28:52.948+00:00Very sad news., Joe brought me and aaron together....Very sad news., Joe brought me and aaron together. he will be greatly missed:(racchelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485358197436858042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-11165554001310492402011-08-03T18:07:18.232+00:002011-08-03T18:07:18.232+00:00I'm thinking of Rick this morning, too, so I&#...I'm thinking of Rick this morning, too, so I'll "third" that. Get well soon Rick!GailLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004453181846128738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-74885024011080790892011-08-03T15:20:47.611+00:002011-08-03T15:20:47.611+00:00I'll second that. Good luck and hope it turns ...I'll second that. Good luck and hope it turns out OK.mopguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237030198009158927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-73230175204521184852011-08-03T02:17:55.943+00:002011-08-03T02:17:55.943+00:00Very nice. Thanks for posting this.Very nice. Thanks for posting this.GailLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004453181846128738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-126143769116802322011-07-29T17:55:26.032+00:002011-07-29T17:55:26.032+00:00I hate to hear this. Haven't listened to the ...I hate to hear this. Haven't listened to the show in while. But really enjoyed it when I did. My thoughts are with Joe and family.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369466041549906524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-65911914962590556302011-07-28T02:16:01.747+00:002011-07-28T02:16:01.747+00:00Thoughts and Prayers from our heart.
I don't ...Thoughts and Prayers from our heart.<br /><br />I don't really have the proper words at times like this. Go in peace, you're now completing this part of a much, much bigger journey.Jim_in_SLCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-58499217319635009932011-07-27T16:43:45.159+00:002011-07-27T16:43:45.159+00:00Joe and Sue, you continue in our thoughts and pray...Joe and Sue, you continue in our thoughts and prayers. We all are here for you in spirit.GailLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004453181846128738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-23904348248396994182011-07-27T16:18:39.145+00:002011-07-27T16:18:39.145+00:00Joe and Sue you are in my thoughts and prayers.. W...Joe and Sue you are in my thoughts and prayers.. We aew all here for each other....racchelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485358197436858042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284261.post-92002005650491772432011-07-27T15:57:09.166+00:002011-07-27T15:57:09.166+00:00What does one say? I don't know. Joe, thanks f...What does one say? I don't know. Joe, thanks for everything! The show most of all! All us geeks love you!mopguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237030198009158927noreply@blogger.com