On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:02:19 +0100, Stephen wrote:

>>Yeah, the Gimp picks that up - and contrary to the linuxwacom web page's
>>assertion, the current release of Gimp understands tilt as well (when
>>applied through the calligraphy tool).
>>
>>
> I've not used mine for about 6 months as I've been meaning to send my
> laptop off for repair. I did not bother installing the software after my
> last system crash and reinstall.

I find I'm actually using both the touchpad and the tablet; the touchpad 
is on the keyboard tray, but the tablet's too big for the tray - so if I 
am working on something that uses the keyboard extensively, I'm tending 
not to use the tablet.  I definitely need to rearrange things on my desk 
a little. :-)

And a wrist-rest would probably also be useful, as I otherwise end up 
resting my hand on the edge of the desk, which is glass.

Jim

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On 18 Sep 2009 14:30:02 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>I find I'm actually using both the touchpad and the tablet; the touchpad 
>is on the keyboard tray, but the tablet's too big for the tray - so if I 
>am working on something that uses the keyboard extensively, I'm tending 
>not to use the tablet.  I definitely need to rearrange things on my desk 
>a little. :-)
>

I found that too so I bought a smaller one. I used ebay so it was not too
expensive.

>And a wrist-rest would probably also be useful, as I otherwise end up 
>resting my hand on the edge of the desk, which is glass.

Yes, I've found that too especially at work as I move from project to project.
In the meantime you can use a small folded hand towel. I know that we all carry
one ;)
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Regards
     Stephen

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On Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:12:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 18 Sep 2009 14:30:02 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>I find I'm actually using both the touchpad and the tablet; the touchpad
>>is on the keyboard tray, but the tablet's too big for the tray - so if I
>>am working on something that uses the keyboard extensively, I'm tending
>>not to use the tablet.  I definitely need to rearrange things on my desk
>>a little. :-)
>>
>>
> I found that too so I bought a smaller one. I used ebay so it was not
> too expensive.

In my case it's not that the desk isn't big enough, just that there's too 
much clutter.  Maybe I'll clean it up this afternoon. :-)

>>And a wrist-rest would probably also be useful, as I otherwise end up
>>resting my hand on the edge of the desk, which is glass.
> 
> Yes, I've found that too especially at work as I move from project to
> project. In the meantime you can use a small folded hand towel. I know
> that we all carry one ;)

Hey, that's a good idea, and I have one right here...of course, it's 
autographed so I probably don't want to use it for that... ;-)

Jim

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On 19 Sep 2009 14:46:45 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>In my case it's not that the desk isn't big enough, just that there's too 
>much clutter.  Maybe I'll clean it up this afternoon. :-)
>

And did you? :P

>>>And a wrist-rest would probably also be useful, as I otherwise end up
>>>resting my hand on the edge of the desk, which is glass.
>> 
>> Yes, I've found that too especially at work as I move from project to
>> project. In the meantime you can use a small folded hand towel. I know
>> that we all carry one ;)
>
>Hey, that's a good idea, and I have one right here...of course, it's 
>autographed so I probably don't want to use it for that... ;-)

Show off ;)
-- 

Regards
     Stephen

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On Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:48:28 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 19 Sep 2009 14:46:45 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>In my case it's not that the desk isn't big enough, just that there's
>>too much clutter.  Maybe I'll clean it up this afternoon. :-)
>>
>>
> And did you? :P

Not yet. ;)

>>>>And a wrist-rest would probably also be useful, as I otherwise end up
>>>>resting my hand on the edge of the desk, which is glass.
>>> 
>>> Yes, I've found that too especially at work as I move from project to
>>> project. In the meantime you can use a small folded hand towel. I know
>>> that we all carry one ;)
>>
>>Hey, that's a good idea, and I have one right here...of course, it's
>>autographed so I probably don't want to use it for that... ;-)
> 
> Show off ;)

At least *someone's* impressed by it. ;-)

Jim

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On 19 Sep 2009 19:30:05 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>Not yet. ;)
>

Tsk! Tsk!

>>>Hey, that's a good idea, and I have one right here...of course, it's
>>>autographed so I probably don't want to use it for that... ;-)
>> 
>> Show off ;)
>
>At least *someone's* impressed by it. ;-)

Don't panic :-)
-- 

Regards
     Stephen

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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:20:37 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 19 Sep 2009 19:30:05 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Not yet. ;)
>>
>>
> Tsk! Tsk!

Ended up with other things on my mind....like not being able to get the 
key out of my car's ignition today.  With it stuck in the "Accessory" 
position - can't turn it on fully, can't turn it off fully. :-(

And some work related stuff that's keeping me awake tonight.

>>>>Hey, that's a good idea, and I have one right here...of course, it's
>>>>autographed so I probably don't want to use it for that... ;-)
>>> 
>>> Show off ;)
>>
>>At least *someone's* impressed by it. ;-)
> 
> Don't panic :-)

Indeed. :-)

Jim

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On 20 Sep 2009 04:35:58 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>Ended up with other things on my mind....like not being able to get the 
>key out of my car's ignition today.  With it stuck in the "Accessory" 
>position - can't turn it on fully, can't turn it off fully. :-(
>

Never heard of that before. Did you get it working?

>And some work related stuff that's keeping me awake tonight.

The only time work keeps me awake was when I worked offshore or when I couldn't
find any. :(
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     Stephen

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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:16:54 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 20 Sep 2009 04:35:58 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
>>Ended up with other things on my mind....like not being able to get the
>>key out of my car's ignition today.  With it stuck in the "Accessory"
>>position - can't turn it on fully, can't turn it off fully. :-(
>>
>>
> Never heard of that before. Did you get it working?

Nope.  Gotta have it towed to the dealer, probably to replace the 
ignition switch cylinder.  The car is 10 years old, and things wear out.  
But I can't have that looked at by the dealer until Monday.

>>And some work related stuff that's keeping me awake tonight.
> 
> The only time work keeps me awake was when I worked offshore or when I
> couldn't find any. :(

There are days I wish I could just switch my mind off; today's one of 
those days.  Trying to explain what I see as a bad decision to people who 
have authority but only a few years' experience with the company's 
history (compared to 20+ years for me in various capacities - customer, 
employee, and shareholder - though arguably not many shares, but enough 
to understand that the decision is bad for my share value) in a way that 
gets me listened to and doesn't make it personal is not easy.

Jim

Jim

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Jim Henderson wrote:
> The next problem I have to solve is finding a good clear space on my desk 
> for it.

Better yet, attach it to a hinged arm that you can swing wherever you 
want it to (and out of the way of the keyboard when needed).

-Mike

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