Great songs I am listening to this week


The Fray - You found me


Red - Breath into me


The Gaslight Anthem - The '59 sound


Seether - Careless Whisper (Wham cover)


The Prodigy - Omen


New Found Glory - Listen to your friends

Big complaint. I hate being forced to use a new operating system when new hardware comes out. I figure, faster hardware on old Stable OS is probably going to run way better. So... here is what I have found for drivers for Windows XP for the new Dell Adamo... mostly work arounds from other dell models

Intel GM45 Video Driver

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/format.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=gen&deviceid=16047&libid=6&releaseid=R212481&vercnt=3&formatcnt=0&SystemID=LAT_E6500&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=-1&impid=-1

Intel Wireless 5300

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R194581&SystemID=LAT_E6500&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=15758&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=2&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=268580

Creative Integrated webcam

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R213648&SystemID=LAT_E6500&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=16027&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=3&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=17&fileid=302206

Broadcom NetLink 5784 Gigabit Ethernet

http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netlink_k57.php

I am still having issues finding a working Audio and bluetooth driver. If anyone out there knows where I can find them, please post in the comments. I also have one unknown device. I will update this post if I find any new information.

UPDATE 1: Bluetooth

HOORAY! To Update the bluetooth download the two links.

Chipset - http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R182522&SystemID=LAT_E6500&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=1134&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=27&fileid=249091

Bluetooth - http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R205002&SystemID=LAT_E6500&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=16166&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=2&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=286033

Run the installer. It should extract but you don't need to install the package. Go to device manager and the two Human Interface devices that are disabled ... use the chipset driver to update them. They should show up fine and enabled once the driver is updated.

Next run and install the bluetooth manager. It will complete the bluetooth device setup.

UPDATE** SUCCESS!!!

The audio driver is located here

http://www.wickmanstudios.com/content/view/17/29/

Look under step 7. There is a whole package of drivers for download. Download and unzip. Run the installer in the audio folder and away it goes!!!

Labels: Adamo, Dell, Drivers, Windows XP

Merry Christmas everyone!


Snowflake
Originally uploaded by K Wudrich

I had the chance last weekend to go on one of many hikes I have been wanting to do for a few years in Waterton.

5 years ago some friends, along with my sister, opened a restaurant in Waterton, Alberta called Tuscana. They serve increadible food, awesome drinks and there is always great company with every meal. I made a list of several hikes I wanted to do as there is something like 100 you can do within walking distance of the town. Two of the major hikes I wanted to do were Crypt lake (18km round trip) and Bertha Lake (12km round trip). I mentioned the hikes to some friends and there was a lot of interest. Unfortunately scheduling has always been hard, one or two people (never the same ones) were always busy.

Well, after 5 years we finally did Bertha Lake. 7 people, 12 km's total and an increase in elevation of over 1600ft. It was awesome! Great hike, great photo's, great company and at the end of the day, more great food back at the restaurant. I would really recommend this to anyone looking for a half day hike in the area. It took us around 5 hours that included a stop at the waterfalls that are kind of the halfway point and lunch when we reached the top. The second half after Bertha Falls is the hard part, most of the increase in elevation happens in the last half and it's a lot of work.

Check my flickr link on the side for more pictures. Enjoy.

I have found a new hobby. Photography... thanks to some friends, family and gift certificates I have upgraded from my standard point and shoot to a Digital SLR. I picked it up around Christmas time 2007 so I have had some time to play with it, pick up some accesories and learn (very little) about how to use it.

My first couple of weeks with the camera was great. It was such a change from a point and shoot, it got me hooked. Playing with the amazing zoom on the 18-135mm lens, shooting in burst mode and snapping action shots one after another, after another. Then ... the auto focus on the lens broke. 3 weeks in and it breaks. WHAT THE HELL! Well, lucky for me, Nikon has a great warranty plan. Unluckily I was leaving in 14 days for my honeymoon and the 14-30 days Nikon was looking at for turn around wasn't fast enough.

I picked up a kit lens (18-55mm) from Facebook Marketplace. If you haven't shopped on there yet, it's fantastic. I haven't had a problem with any seller or anyone buying something off me yet. I found a lady on there selling the kit lens for less than half of retail. Just in time for the trip to the Dominican. The smaller lens worked out well though I really missed the zoom on the 135mm. Arriving back home my 135mm had been returned and I haven't had a problem with it since.

To help me out, as this is my first digital SLR, a friend recommended
The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby. A quick step guide for a newb like me to step into the world of photography. So here I go, taking the plunge, time to take a break from all the movie watching and walk out into this world and capture little bits of it to share with all of you... ... ...

Labels: Facebook, Nikon, Photography

You may now notice the new side area for flixster. This is a way easier way of posting my reviews so less and less things may show up on this page unless I can think of something to write about. If you aren't a part of flixster I suggest you take a look, add me to your friend list ... and if you dare try and out-do my number of ratings.

http://www.flixster.com/