chevyinasia

If fsck does turn up bad sectors, you should also seriously consider replacing your hard drive. You may already know this, most hard drives have hardware-managed detection and recovery of bad sectors. There is a region of pre-allocated sectors which disk hardware will map bad sectors to. If that region is full and the disk requires filesystem-level repair, the hard drive is well on its way downhill.

For software solutions, there's iTALC (http://italc.sourceforge.net/). It stands for "Intelligent Teaching And Learning with Computers" so it's probably purpose-built for just such a situation as yours. I've never used it, though.

There's also TightProjector (http://www.tightvnc.com/projector/), which is built on TightVNC. I've used it in the past and while it does its job, it's not overly user friendly. There's a free trial which can be used for 20 minutes at a time, or $20 to register.

Is the true cable modem and NAT/router with CAT5 LAN? Most likely it is - you don't need two routers. Run a 400 baht switch (4 ports) plugged into the true modem and it will automatically provide the extra ports that you don't have on the true modem. done.

I take it you either didn't fully read through the previous posts, or misunderstood something. Here's a recap:

1. The cable modem is one of the Motorola Surfboard series, only one model of which has NAT capability. OP does not have that model.
2. The DSL router has NAT capability and a four-port switch, but the NAT only functions between the telephone jack and the four LAN ports.
3. As is, the DSL router OP is using is basically functioning as a glorified hub/switch. The extra ports are there, but they're useless because there's no NAT.

Network Address Translation has to happen somewhere between the coaxial cable connection and the LAN ports. The DSL router does this only between the telephone jack and the Ethernet ports -- it's a limitation of the hardware and a matter of economics. By and large, the typical consumer will need either a DSL router+switch or an Ethernet-based broadband router; a more expensive single device that can function as either would not sell very well.

Unless someone knows of a cheap, easy way to take the cable internet connection, either by demodulating the signal off the coax directly or by using the Ethernet port, and translate it through something that emulates a DSLAM, and then connect it to the RJ-11 jack on the DSL router, it's going to need another router sitting off the cable modem. (Could be an interesting project....)

OP can a) buy a cable modem/router with or without integral switch (s/he already has a DSL router that acts as switch/hub); get a broadband router like the LinkSys and B-Link already mentioned; c) get DSL internet, several options available; or d) live with what s/he's got, and only have one thing connected to the internet at any one time.

I think this horse is pretty well dead and bloody. Remember, kids, try to read through all the posts before replying. And don't forget to tip your waiter.

Looking at the specs, you should be able to use the D-link box as your modem/router,

plugged into the phone line instead of the Motorola box.

That might have worked, except OP has cable internet (coaxial), not ADSL (RJ-11).

Here, just so you get an idea on pricing: New B-Link BL-RT05 4-port broadband router, selling on eBay with free worldwide shipping. USD 16.88, or about 530 baht, originating from

Shenzhen, China (across the border from Hong Kong).

http://cgi.ebay.com/Router-4ports-10-100M-Multi-function-Broadband-Router-/230511741504

B-Link isn't bad, as I recall. Their enterprise-level switches and routers are actually higher spec than the equivalent Cisco equipment. YMMV, as I believe home/SOHO devices are new for them. If you're willing to wait a few days for shipping while minimizing expense, this might be the way to go.

It's not DNS that's the problem, it's the addressing. You need some kind of router, there's no way around it really, unless you want to buy a second network card, install it in your PC, and set up Internet Connection Sharing. Considering your level of knowledge and deficiency in geek friends, that may not be the way you want to go. It would be cheaper, that's for sure. (~200 baht) However, it would probably slow down your PC a little while someone's gaming online on the PS3.

I'm not sure what you mean by "I'm also using a wired connection, not wireless." The wireless part is for your equipment, such as a notebook or wifi-capable phone, not for the upstream connection to your provider.

If all your devices are physically connected to the LAN, I suspect a non-wifi Ethernet router should run no more than 1000 baht.

Innerspace pretty much covered it. The DSL router does act as a NAT device, but only when translating between the uplink (RJ-11 telephone jack) and the LAN ports. I did a little Googling and except for the SBG9000, no Surfboard cable modem supports any kind of address translation. You will need another device to share the connection between multiple users/devices.

I'm using a D-Link DIR-300 wireless router w/ 4-port switch, which cost only around ฿1500 when I bought it two years ago. I'm pretty happy with it. The "free" ADSL router that came with my service only has a single LAN port, and I didn't feel the need to spend ฿2000+ to get an ADSL router w/ wifi and switch. Your setup would be very similar -- basically, you'd just connect the Surfboard to the router's uplink port (labeled "Internet" on the DIR-300), and go through the setup wizard. Whatever router you get, I would advise setting up a wireless key (in short, an encryption password) so that your neighbors don't ride free on your connection. And if you have tech-savvy friends handy, take one with you to the shop. There's only so much we can do to help via forum.

Hi DragonQuest,

It sounds like your cable modem is operating in bridged mode instead of NAT (network address translation) mode. In bridged mode, the modem basically acts as a simple, transparent connection between the LAN port and the WAN/ISP. Since your WAN connection is only ever assigned one IP address from the ISP, only one device can ever actually be connected. NAT, on the other hand, creates a virtual address pool, and translates data going from/to the single WAN IP to the multiple LAN devices, each with its own virtual, or private, IP.

I suspect your DLink hub is either not a router, as you stated, or is not properly configured for NAT. Depending on where you are, you'll likely already know someone who can easily reconfigure your hub/router, or even your cable modem. Among computer "experts", this is a relatively simple, low-level task.

Good luck and hope that clears things up for you.

Chevy

next question, what happens now?

also when they were about to install this technology they said that it could only detect the vehicle not the driver so be sure you don't lend your vehicle to anyone. being innocent is no defence it seems so i am interested to know what happens in your case.

all the best.

al

Pretty much sums up local law enforcement

What makes dengue so dangerous is not the particular strain you get, but the fact that there are four (or more) strains. The strains are so similar that the immune system treats them as the same virus, yet different enough that antibodies for one are ineffective against any of the other three. If you were to catch two different strains within six months to a year of each other, you'd get full-blown hemorrhagic fever the second time around, as the virus is able to deliver its full payload at the same time that your immune system is carrying an all-out counterattack with the wrong weapon.

You call a bunch of Thais putting black shirts on and then taking woman on their motorcycles "Something Brewing"? hahahaha Omg whats next the gang of people putting thrir bathing suits on at the lake? I would definetly close everything up and lock the doors mate. I mean wow black shirts.......... Now if the men were putting on black SKIRTS I would be worried.

If it were skirts, I'd definitely be more disturbed.

Your sarcasm aside, look into the context of the present circumstances:

• Miscreants have started causing trouble in Chiang Mai and other provinces, setting fire to and in front of government offices and major businesses. In Chiang Mai, that includes behind the governor's mansion as well as a minor fire in front of Big C Hang Dong.
  
• "Blackshirts" have been identified as armed and more than willing to use violence.
  
• The gathering was in front of a place with a sign that says "official residence", which implies the home of "someone important"
  
• The change of clothes and women pulling up on motorcycles seemed to occur in a planned, synchronized fashion, as if to expeditiously transport everyone involved from point A to point B, wherever that may have been.
  

Irrespective of your opinion of me or my interpretation of the situation, it was enough to cause several neighbors concern. The group has, however, moved on to wherever they were planning to go, so situation over. I admit I'm glad it turned out to be nothing to do with anything near my house, so I'll take being mocked as a welcome reminder that there has been no trouble close to home, yet.

Chevy,

Any further news?

I've been through the village and back, the black-shirted gathering seems to have moved on. Neighbors have reported seeing the same people. Some speculated they were gathering to head to Mae Rim.

On the way back to the office, I noticed three or four pickups each with a handful of red shirt and red bandana wearing men in the back.

perhaps it's just a gathering of the local goths and they're all crowded round a small stereo listening to like, you know, some really miserable music.

God, what I wouldn't give to have a decent Goth/EBM/Industrial scene in Chiang Mai! Alas, I doubt landscapers and construction workers would have coordinated a rave in the middle of the day.

At 1pm today, my wife called to inform me that in the village on the north side of Koolpunt 9, everyone is wearing black shirts, and are gathering near the "official residence". Whose residence, I'm not sure, but that's what the sign says. She must have ridden through less than half an hour prior.

Additionally, she witnessed landscapers and construction workers (whether in Koolpunt 9 or in the next village is unclear) suddenly gather and change into black shirts, and they were soon joined by a group of women on motorbikes, I assume to take them to wherever they're going.

I don't know for sure what's happening but I'm leaving my office now and heading home. I'll try to keep an eye on the situation, as much as I can while keeping my head down.

C

I've just heard from my wife (farang) that Kad Suan Kaew and Airport Plaza were closed down and Grace International School sent students and staff home early, and an 8pm to 6am curfew was in effect in Chiang Mai. My aunt (Thai) confirmed that the two malls were closed down and tires are burning behind the governor's house, but could not verify that there was a curfew for CM as in BKK.

@chevyinasia Thanks, I love the info you've provided here. I'll do that probably next year since now I'm already (thanks to the nice officer at my new school) in the process of a Non-B + work permit. I definitely would love to have a Non-O visa soon. Is that what you have yourself ... and you work without work permit ?

Yes, I have a Non-O. I previously had a Non-O based on my foreigner wife working in Thailand and I was able to get a work permit under that. I learned that the Immigration Department has different requirements for a Non-B than the Labor Department does for a work permit. Anyhow, my wife's contract was not renewed, so her Non-B (and therefore my Non-O) were effectively expired. I was able to get a new Non-O based on my Thai nationality and no work permit is required. So much more convenient. However, I am now in the peculiar position of trying to get a spouse visa for my farang wife.

What are the conditions under which a Thai can have dual nationality?

Your question presupposes the individual already has Thai nationality. If the individual qualifies for (and acquires) another nationality, by birth or by naturalization, and that country does not disallow multiple nationality, then a Thai can have multiple nationality so long as other conditions are met that would not cause the individual to lose Thai nationality, i.e., serving in a foreign military.

This is pretty much true of any country that doesn't disallow multiple nationality.

A Thai born overseas can acquire Thai nationality as long as either parent was a Thai national. It's much easier when the mother is Thai because, well, it's a lot easier to write in a fake name for the father than for the mother on a birth certificate.

@tombkk: The relevant authorities (Immigration Bureau and attached officers, Amphur office for issuing House Registrations, and Municipal Office for issuing Thai ID cards) seem to be pretty well aware.

lifedrainer,

Congratulations on obtaining your Thai nationality. I, also, have recently acquired my Thai ID. I haven't started the protracted process of getting a Thai passport, and you actually don't need one to live indefinitely in Thailand. You basically automatically qualify for a Non-Imm "O" Visa and unlimited extensions so long as you bring your Thai birth certificate, house registration (copy front and back cover, inside first page, and the page on which your name appears), and Thai ID to any consulate to obtain your Visa, and the same to the Immigration office when you need to extend. You'll still have to do your 90-days reporting and extend every year, but there's a lot less hassle. Yes, you can work on your "O" Visa, but with a Thai ID, you won't need a work permit.

Only if he is on someones household registration. Without that and a Thai ID-card he can't get a passport in Thailand.

For overseas born Thai who never had a Thai ID before, one has to be on the house registration before obtaining Thai nationality proper.

Here you are....... http://satellite.ehabich.info/index_13.html

Forgive me if I am incorrect, but the only dates I can find in this link relate to 2007, is there another link to 2010?

Click on the main map for a "realtime" view, then click on any region in the world to zoom in.

This is the link for Asia-Pacific, by the way: http://satellite.ehabich.info/index3.5.html

At the time i write this, the Space Station is visible in orbit above the region.

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well im hoping if i repeat enough, it might come true

I think it finally worked!

chevy,

do you know where i can buy choline citrate?

Sorry, no. Maybe the GNC at Kad Suan Kaew?

Did you get the Nootropil, by the way?

FAMA on the 4th floor just outside Robinson in Central Airport Plaza has it OTC under the name Nootropil.

Good stuff, by the way.

AVID gamer here, D&D & derivatives, WoD, etc. also looking for fellow tabletop RPG geeks in CM. PM me.

When you think it's becoming awkward, then it might be time to split your content. If you can find logical separations in topic, and each of the new topics would occupy at least a screenful, that's probably a good indication that you need more pages.

Something else you might want to consider, if you don't yet have encyclopedic volumes of content regarding your hobby, is to keep all your content on one page and use anchors (aka "jumps") to make navigating between sections easier.

Without an actual connection log, it's hard to diagnose exactly what's happening. Most likely, it's a timeout for one reason or another. For some reason, VPN tunnels are set up to be a little more impatient with response times than your network stack is with regular IP traffic (which in your case is traversing the tunnel). If you can find a place to tweak VPN settings, including timeout, that's where I'd start.

This probably belongs in the classifieds more than the forum.

However, I would be able to help evaluate your actual needs and suggest solutions, from hardware to network configuration, as well as deployment if you like. PM me if you'd like to talk.