Comments | anshulkumar: Packing List v8-16-2006 1630

anshulkumar

Packing List v8-16-2006 1630

Aug 16, 2006 16:36

Here's the packing list some of you were asking for. It's geared towards me specifically and not most of you, so some things will unquestionably not apply. You'll see what I mean if and when you read it. Send me your lists - anshulkumar@yahoo.com - or post them up or leave comments with stuff I missed. I'll post a final list later if I add to this ( Read more... )

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dumpling_fan August 17 2006, 00:51:31 UTC

what's an ethernet cord? they keep talking about ethernet interfaces(sp?) and i don't know what they are...

forceofn4ture August 17 2006, 03:15:31 UTC

It's a Local Area Network cable. Technically, it's a category 5 RJ-45 Patch Cable. It's what you use to hook your computer and router and junk up to a cable modem or whatever for broadband internet, most likely. It looks like a standard RJ-11 phone line cable at first glance, but the connector is larger and the cable's a good deal thicker.

You'll be hooking your computer into the local area network on campus with it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812106340

Crazy list, by the way. Staying local means that I can pack by FEEL.

-BC

dumpling_fan August 17 2006, 11:05:24 UTC

wait, so i need one of these b/c i can't be wireless or something (as in has to be connected?)

anshulkumar August 17 2006, 18:19:14 UTC

An ethernet cord is the wire that will run from the wall to your computer to give you Internet. You might be able to get it wirelessly too, but I figure within the room itself it makes more sense to hook it up by wire since that's usually much faster.

They might give us ethernet cords.. not sure..

rozame August 17 2006, 02:35:52 UTC

Ahhh you rock!

palinurus August 17 2006, 02:41:11 UTC

Looks like you're going to be very well prepared indeed... I think the only thing you forgot is the kitchen sink.

Thanks for the kurta! (spelling?) It's very swank and fits perfectly. I'll take a picture as soon as I find my goddamn camera.

slingstone August 17 2006, 03:52:49 UTC

rabbit ears antenna ?
bazillion watt bulb Bazillion, eh? should not be incandescent.
cap wtf is this?
extra wallet Who needs an extra wallet when you have duct tape?
duct tape Should have several colors stocked.
playing cards Don't forget the pokemon.
rubbing alcohol and spray bottle Not to be sprayed in anyone's face.
swiss army knife
pliers Both of these could be replaced by a leatherman

Things to add:
Powerstrip/Powersquid For all the fun stuff you'll be pulgging in.
Laptop lock You protect your bike, why not a protect a larger investment?

anshulkumar August 17 2006, 18:12:06 UTC

Yeah.. I wish my Swiss army knife simply had pliers.. that'd make things easy.