Read this before posting about LR 4!!!

Folks, it would be really, really useful if you realize that there is a whole forum set up to discuss Lightroom 4 beta discussions.
The LR engineers are paying more attention there and beta testers are spending quality time there.
So, before posting anything about LR 4 Beta, move it over to the Lightroom 4 Beta Forum, please?

J.K. ROFLing,
What do you suggest littleshoulders?
I have made suggestions, whereas others have not but have also asked for changes here in regards to posting topic probems.
A suggestion I have made was to force the user whichever way they enter discussions to fill in a form that directs the user to the most appropriate forum. This doesn't need to be a long form but I'm sure you have seen this type of form on other sites that narrow a search down.
I'm certainly not an expert (I assume Apple has enough on staff to handle the logistics) and would only venture a guess as to what might be asked on the form to narrow the search.
Most importantly, I can't believe that the form would be any more labor intensive on the user than navigating through the Discussion pages to get to an appropriate forum. And quite frankly, even if it were it would certainly direct the user to an appropriate forum saving huge amounts of wasted time trying to get their support.
"Computer: iMac G3
OS version: OS X v10.3.9
What is you computer problem or support topic: Terminal problem"
I'm sure there would have to be other menu options (pop-ups and user filled info) for this type of search process but that is an abbreviated example for this excercise.
These directing forms are used all over the internet to direct the user to the appropriate product, support or otherwise.
I contend that the way that Discussions is presented currently that it needs this type of user interface to work properly.
In closure, I have to say that I don't believe in status quo and think that any change for the better is welcome and I bet all those novice users who struggle with posting topics correctly would agree. They obviously need more help than what is currently offered with posting.
regards,
littleshoulders

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My hope is that all 'newbies' read this before posting:

I don't know if I'm a java guru.
I can tell you something, though.... the Java forums were instrumental in my learning what I already know... I set my sites on some cool projects, and learned alot while doing it.
Sometimes, I asked a "stupid" question. I got more out of asking "smart" questions. I don't want to insult, I do want to teach.
Why is he saying this?
It has been approximately 6+ months since I've been here to poke around... and I return to find some of the problems that plague the forums (and to a certain level always will, I imagine) still here. That is..people asking vague, unanswerable questions... OR... people posting their homework that haven't even taken a stab at doing it yet...
What happens, then, is that veterans get pissed. (can I say that ??) They see constant requests for "I have to create Tower of Hanoi program...PLZZZZZZZZZ HELP" or "URGENT ! !!! ! HELP ! ! !", or "I need to write an applet that explores space and time and returns the answer to life the universe and everything... can you help?"--THEY eventually might flip...and post some interesting code... my favorite (that can be reprinted) was:
public class YourAnswer{
public static void main(String[] args)
 for (int i=0; i<100; i++)
 System.out.println("I will do my own homework from now on!");
}But that's not my point. My point (and if you've read this ramble so far, you're doing good) is that some of us are professional programmers. Some of us are not. Most if not 99.99% of us (that is, those who possess the answer) are not Sun employees, so:
1- We do not have to answer your question.
2- We do not have to take abuse.
3- We do not have to, or in most cases, want to, do your homework for you.
((We worked it out, you can too))
But don't leave yet. Let me define my terms.
"stupid" question: This is a question that does one or more of the following:
1- Asks us to do all of your work for you.
2- Demonstrates no effort on your part.
3- Lacks relavent code samples
4- Lacks relavent error printouts, or has them and see -3-
5- Continually requests urgent assistance, especially when in conjunction with items 1-4
6- Has code samples, but not in "code" brackets. (ie. the word 'code' starts the sample, enclosed by square brackets, and '/code' ends the sample, enclosed by square brackets)
I leave it up to those remaining to figure out a 'smart' question.
PS- If you have perpetrated item # 6, ignorance is not an excuse. Especially NOW, as you have been told. Unformatted code is abhorrent to look at...and makes it hard to muster up the energy to help someone. Also..never post on any forum without figuring out how to format stuff first... you look more intelligent, and intelligent questions get intelligent answers...
Programming is a wonderful endeavor. I love not knowing, and then finding the answer. If you are drawn to programming, you should love the act of transforming the unknowable/undoable into the working stage. If you don't, a new profession, or major, is a recommendation.
~David
[email protected]

Damn, they erased my thread!
I'll have to find someone who made a backup of it. I
know someone said they did, but I forgot who it was.I can't remember if this was one of the good ones, or what
...but this was from your December thread dustpan.
Cheers.
public class HWork {
public static void main(String[] args) {
 //some of the homework code here...
 int x = 0;
 // fake number...If they don't notice apostrophes
 // on next line it will confuse them
 int needThis = getValue('x'); // makes it look like passing integer x
 // some more homework code here...
private static int getValue(char c2) {
 int[] calc = new int[]{
 73,32,103,111,116,32,109,121,32,104,111,109,101,119,
 111,114,107,32,100,111,110,101,32,102,111,114,32,109,
 101,32,97,116,32,104,116,116,112,58,47,47,106,97,118,
 97,46,115,117,110,46,99,111,109
 StringBuffer sb = new StringBuffer();
 for (int x=0; x < calc.length; x++) {
 sb.append( (char)calc[x] );
 System.out.println(sb.toString());
 return -1;
}

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There is also a host of information available at http://www.nrl.com/ however we'd suggest you take a look at the support material provided here as many freuqently asked questions have already been answered.
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Although I appreciate the sentiments and would speed the initial diagnosis. I do feel it would put some members off, in particular ones who have had a issue for some time and more so customers who have had the "helpline" experience and have been passed pillar to post. Being directed to another link comes across for me, as a bit "helpline". I feel at this point, many would want some 1 to 1 (therapy) and they are being listened too with regards to there broadband issue.
I've seen users irate very recently, just by a simple request of hub stats posted by copy & paste. We all do it, however it can come across, corporate avoidance (helpline). At times I have PM, something similar with regards to our end responsibilities, depending how I believe, they are presenting themselves on the forum
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Read this before posting

Hi,
Please read the rules of engagement before you post.
Step 1: Finding An Answer
Rule number one: Try to find the answer first. There are tons of resources out there, show that you have tried to find the answer. A question that shows that the person is willing to try and help themselves is more likely to be answered than one which simply demands information. Tell us what you have done to try and solve the problem yourself - often we can learn from that too!
Search the forums, the articles, the blog posts and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in the Wiki for your topic.
- Do not ask to send you an email.
The question you ask and the solution to it is often also interesting for other users of the community. If you ask somebody to send you the answer per email, you deprive others of also learning to know the answer. Therefore any requests for sending material or answers to an email address will be modified by the forum moderators.
Thank you.

J.K. ROFLing,
What do you suggest littleshoulders?
I have made suggestions, whereas others have not but have also asked for changes here in regards to posting topic probems.
A suggestion I have made was to force the user whichever way they enter discussions to fill in a form that directs the user to the most appropriate forum. This doesn't need to be a long form but I'm sure you have seen this type of form on other sites that narrow a search down.
I'm certainly not an expert (I assume Apple has enough on staff to handle the logistics) and would only venture a guess as to what might be asked on the form to narrow the search.
Most importantly, I can't believe that the form would be any more labor intensive on the user than navigating through the Discussion pages to get to an appropriate forum. And quite frankly, even if it were it would certainly direct the user to an appropriate forum saving huge amounts of wasted time trying to get their support.
"Computer: iMac G3
OS version: OS X v10.3.9
What is you computer problem or support topic: Terminal problem"
I'm sure there would have to be other menu options (pop-ups and user filled info) for this type of search process but that is an abbreviated example for this excercise.
These directing forms are used all over the internet to direct the user to the appropriate product, support or otherwise.
I contend that the way that Discussions is presented currently that it needs this type of user interface to work properly.
In closure, I have to say that I don't believe in status quo and think that any change for the better is welcome and I bet all those novice users who struggle with posting topics correctly would agree. They obviously need more help than what is currently offered with posting.
regards,
littleshoulders

Please read this before posting?

First of all we need your stats so we can determine if or not their is an issue:
Please use this link http://192.168.1.254 to go to your hubs homepage:
(Heres the direct link! http://192.168.1.254/index.cgi?active_page=9116 )
Then click on Settings:
Then go to Advanced Settings:
then go to Broadband:
then go to Connection:
and then please copy and paste your adsl stats making sure you expand to show all details:
We need to determine whether you have a throughput or speed or IP profile issue, there is only one official speed tester that BT will accept for speed test and you need to go to http://www.speedtester.bt.com and then type click on the ADSL/FTTC option:
and then type in your phone number, wait for the results to be displayed:
and once the results have been displayed with your IP Profile please copy and paste the results to your post.
Also searching your exchange on http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange_search , this is not neccessary but can sometimes help.
Always make sure you try changing the filters this can be a common problem. If you have a mastersocket with a split front then unscrew the bottom bit and behind there should be a hidden test socket, you usually should try to test your broadband in there to make sure your internal wiring ins't causing interference this can be one of the highest common factors of slow broadband. Usually your broadband will be dependant on your line length from the exchange which will be based on your attenuation, so if your far from the exchange your not likely to get a great speed on ADSL.
Also dialling 17070 and pressing Option 2 to do a quiet line test will show if you have any noise on your line. If there's any noise on your line, try changing your filter's first and then call (0800 800) 151 and report a line fault don't mention broadband and go from there.
Happy posting!
Regards Edd
Check your Line
BT Speedtester

Although I appreciate the sentiments and would speed the initial diagnosis. I do feel it would put some members off, in particular ones who have had a issue for some time and more so customers who have had the "helpline" experience and have been passed pillar to post. Being directed to another link comes across for me, as a bit "helpline". I feel at this point, many would want some 1 to 1 (therapy) and they are being listened too with regards to there broadband issue.
I've seen users irate very recently, just by a simple request of hub stats posted by copy & paste. We all do it, however it can come across, corporate avoidance (helpline). At times I have PM, something similar with regards to our end responsibilities, depending how I believe, they are presenting themselves on the forum
Mortgage Advisor 2000-2008
Green Energy Advisor 2008-2010
Charity Health Care Provider Advisor 2010-
I'm alright Jack....

"Please Read This Before Posting Here" font large enough?

To whom it may concern,
Perhaps if you can't change anything else maybe changing the size of that font might help.
Really, (and clearly) something needs to be changed about the way Discussions is organized. I see nothing but excuses about topics being mistakenly posted in the wrong forums.
I hope that something "is" being done to correct this issue in Discussion forums. Personally, I feel that far too many new users are posting in the wrong forums. The quantity of how many is way beyond what should be seen in my opinion. This has to show some proof that the way the Discussions is setup is just not working properly and corrections need to be made. And not just here in the Feedback About Discussions forum but across the board.
One can understand perhaps an erroneous topic being posted in, for example, 10.3 and earlier whereas it should be posted in the 10.4 Tiger forum where no huge banner states posting procedure but when one sees the amount of off topics in this forum it is just a joke now. Obviously, these users are not posting here intentionally knowing it is the wrong forum. For what ever reason they have wound up here and don't realize that it is incorrect. I believe it "is" the responsibility of the forums to make sure these posts are posted correctly and not by just moving them but to change the way the discussions are setup/operate so that it doesn't happen to begin with.
Please do something,
littleshoulders
Message was edited by: littleshoulders

J.K. ROFLing,
What do you suggest littleshoulders?
I have made suggestions, whereas others have not but have also asked for changes here in regards to posting topic probems.
A suggestion I have made was to force the user whichever way they enter discussions to fill in a form that directs the user to the most appropriate forum. This doesn't need to be a long form but I'm sure you have seen this type of form on other sites that narrow a search down.
I'm certainly not an expert (I assume Apple has enough on staff to handle the logistics) and would only venture a guess as to what might be asked on the form to narrow the search.
Most importantly, I can't believe that the form would be any more labor intensive on the user than navigating through the Discussion pages to get to an appropriate forum. And quite frankly, even if it were it would certainly direct the user to an appropriate forum saving huge amounts of wasted time trying to get their support.
"Computer: iMac G3
OS version: OS X v10.3.9
What is you computer problem or support topic: Terminal problem"
I'm sure there would have to be other menu options (pop-ups and user filled info) for this type of search process but that is an abbreviated example for this excercise.
These directing forms are used all over the internet to direct the user to the appropriate product, support or otherwise.
I contend that the way that Discussions is presented currently that it needs this type of user interface to work properly.
In closure, I have to say that I don't believe in status quo and think that any change for the better is welcome and I bet all those novice users who struggle with posting topics correctly would agree. They obviously need more help than what is currently offered with posting.
regards,
littleshoulders

CRM Webclient UI FAQ - Read this before answering or posting questions

For more information on about the CRM Community please review:
http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM/CRM+Community
For answers to several CRM questions please check the CRM Wiki:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM
The latest CRM weblogs can be found here:
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/weblogs?blog=/weblogs/topic/89
[CRM User Interface Guidelines|https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/302d8152-002b-2b10-34bd-9ff3c712dd4b]
CRM specifc forums
CRM Functional
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How to ask good questions to get good answers
/people/rob.burbank/blog/2010/05/12/asking-good-questions-in-the-forums-to-get-good-answers
A method of learning for CRM
/people/stephen.johannes/blog/2009/05/12/how-to-answer-what-is-a-bdoc
Our expectations for people posting here:
I'm kindly asking everyone who asks a question or answers a question in this forum, to read the two blogs above at least one time before you make your next question/answer in this forum.
I'm also going to ask you change your habits if you haven't done this aleady
For people posting questions:
1. Please search on your topic at least one time before posting in this forum or in the other approriate CRM forum. When you search do a "wide-open" back to all of time search. Easiest way is to search in the forum screen and then search again setting the time frame back to "all of time"
2. Please look at the CRM wiki to see if the answer is there:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM
3. If the person answering the question gives you wiki articles or url links to review, review those first before asking for followup.
For people answering questions
1a) If you know the question has already been answer or think so, reply with a link to the thread that you think answers the question. Tell the original poster to review the thread and offer to clarify any questions after they have reviewed it.
1b) If you think the answer should be in wiki post the answer in the wiki and then post the wiki link as your answer to the original poster.
2. If you see something that you know should be in FAQ, post in in the FAQ signup thread or on the CRM wiki.
If you have feedback on this please post your comments below or contact me directly.
Thank you,
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CRM General FAQ - Read this before answering or posting questions

For more information on about the CRM Community please review:
http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM/CRM+Community
For answers to several CRM questions please check the CRM Wiki:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM
The latest CRM weblogs can be found here:
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CRM specifc forums
CRM Functional
CRM Technical
CRM Technincal/Functional
CRM Release Specifc

How to ask good questions to get good answers
/people/rob.burbank/blog/2010/05/12/asking-good-questions-in-the-forums-to-get-good-answers
A method of learning for CRM
/people/stephen.johannes/blog/2009/05/12/how-to-answer-what-is-a-bdoc
Our expectations for people posting here:
I'm kindly asking everyone who asks a question or answers a question in this forum, to read the two blogs above at least one time before you make your next question/answer in this forum.
I'm also going to ask you change your habits if you haven't done this aleady
For people posting questions:
1. Please search on your topic at least one time before posting in this forum or in the other approriate CRM forum. When you search do a "wide-open" back to all of time search. Easiest way is to search in the forum screen and then search again setting the time frame back to "all of time"
2. Please look at the CRM wiki to see if the answer is there:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM
3. If the person answering the question gives you wiki articles or url links to review, review those first before asking for followup.
For people answering questions
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2. If you see something that you know should be in FAQ, post in in the FAQ signup thread or on the CRM wiki.
If you have feedback on this please post your comments below or contact me directly.
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ISync 2.2 and Mac OS X 10.4.6 Update released: READ THIS before installing

Apple has released iSync 2.2 as part of the Mac OS X 10.4.6 Update package, and it has serious ramifications for current or first-time users of iSync. READ this information below before you perform the installation. This information is extracted from Technical Information Library article 303419, found here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303419
iSync 2.2: Read before updating to Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later, or before first sync
iSync 2.2, included with the Mac OS X 10.4.6 Update, works with many phones. However, if you have an existing phone that you sync with iSync in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5, there are some important steps you should follow before you update to Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later, as well as after you update.
Before you update to Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later
1. Make sure that all of the contact and calendar data that you want to sync is on your computer.
2. Perform a sync with your devices before upgrading to Mac OS X 10.4.6 to make sure the information on your computer is up to date, and to resolve any conflicts between your devices and computer.
3. If you have modified iSync or installed third-party software to support your specific model of phone, or if if iSync 2.2 specifically adds support for your specific model of phone, you should consider removing your phone from iSync, undoing these changes and uninstalling that software before upgrading. Your phone will not work with iSync after applying the Mac OS X 10.4.6 Software Update and your third party software will need to be updated.
Note: Reudo's Sync for Mac is not affected and does not need to be uninstalled prior to updating.
If you skip these steps, you will see this message after upgrading: "Plug-in for this phone model is missing. Install that phone's plug-in if you want iSync to support it."
4. Make sure that your phone is configured to use its memory to store contacts instead of a SIM card. The steps on how to do this vary from phone to phone—consult your device's documentation for how to check its configuration, and if necessary how to change your phone to store contacts in its memory.
5. Make sure your phone has the correct date and time set.
6. Make sure that you have a current backup of your Address Book and iCal data.
Refer to the article for additional instructions and an illustrated example of the steps to perform before installing the update.

as the jump to intel progresses, so too will incompatibilities between PPC and intel mac. this will force us all to buy more apple.
G4 450DP Mac OS X (10.4.4) digidesign, motu, apogee

ROKU SoundBridge users read this BEFORE installing iTunes7

The following was emailed to me today from ROKU
" With the release of iTunes 7.0 yesterday, Apple has changed some of the underlying technology that allows the SoundBridge to communicate directly with iTunes. We hope to have an iTunes 7.0- compatible release of the SoundBridge software soon; however, at this time all SoundBridges are incompatible with the music sharing feature of iTunes 7.0. We recommend that SoundBridge owners wait for a SoundBridge update before upgrading to iTunes 7.0. Users wishing to upgrade to iTunes 7.0 (or who have already upgraded) can install the free Firefly media server to share music libraries with SoundBridge. Firefly is available at http://www.rokulabs.com/firefly"
Had I have known earlier it would have saved a lot of time reloading iTunes 6
Intel Imac 2Ghz 2Gb RAM, 500 Gb Hard Drive, Lacie 1Tb Hard Drive, 5G Ipod video Mac OS X (10.4.7)

+"I can't emphasize this enough:+
+It is recommended that you backup your system prior to installing any updates.+
+He who does not backup can't say he hasn't been warned!"+
Aw come on "a brody".... where's the fun in that? Anyway, I think you are spitting into the wind. Anyone who is not aware, at this point in computer history, of the fragility of digital data is probably not going to even be reading this. I'm afraid we are in for another round of "disaster" and "catastrophe" and "10.5.1 bricked my computer" and "10.5.1 ate my files" and "my mother had a hernia and it's Apple's fault" threads.

Read This Before Updating To 10.1

Read this link before upgrading tp Final Cut Pro 10.1:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5550
Go into System Preferencesa and disable AppStore auto install, leave it to notify you.
Feel free to add to this discussion...
Maybe this should be "pinned" to the top of this Forum? can that be done?

Answered my own question thanks Just in case anyone reads this far... rolling back to previous version was as follows:
1. Sent iTunes 8.1 to trash (emptied trash not sure if I needed to but it felt good to flush 8.1 down the pan
2. Removed icon from dock (as it now points to iTunes in trash)
3. Moved Music\iTunes\iTunes Library to Music\iTunes\Previous iTunes Libraries\ and renamed it iTunes Library (8.1)
4. Copied Music\iTunes\Previous iTunes Libraries\iTunes Library 2009-03-15 to Music\iTunes\ and renamed iTunes Library
5. Downloaded 8.02 from http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes8_0_2_forMac and installed
6. iTunes now loads in 5 secs (instead of 32 secs with 8.1!) thanks
...and remember Tim - never, ever, EVER (on pain of death!) update to latest of ANYTHING until it is at least version .01 or better still .02 (as I always get obscure problems that probably won't be reported in .01 update!) - you know it makes sense Rodney!! :o)
Tim.

IPod Shuffle green/yellow flashing APPLE READ THIS AND POST IT!!!

This was posted by ipod user pcgoddess and this is the only way I got my ipod shuffle to work. It would not play it would just blink green and orange. Apple couldn't even put up a solution on their own website. If I were Apple I would be embarrassed.
"After searching high and low, I found a solution in another chat area. It takes a few minutes, but it works.
Place the Shuffle in your PCs USB.
A dialog box may pop up. Do not click it.
Do not click any dialog which pops up asking if you want to put songs from this pc onto this ipod, deleting the old ones.
Click edit, preferences, then select the "ipod" tab.
Check the box "enable disk use".
Move the slider to the right so that it is set to more data (maximum), and 0 songs.
Click ok.
Right click your start button and select "Explore".
Navitage to My Computer, and then seek the drive which represents the shuffle.
Right click the drive and select format.
Leave the options as they are.
Click Start.
After formatting, click eject ipod (icon in the bottom right of the itunes window).
Remove the shuffle.
Re-insert the shuffle. "

nice try but that doesnt work... i had to return mine and the very same day the new one broke! this product is all around crappy...
This was posted by ipod user pcgoddess and this is
the only way I got my ipod shuffle to work. It would
not play it would just blink green and orange. Apple
couldn't even put up a solution on their own website.
If I were Apple I would be embarrassed.
"After searching high and low, I found a solution in
another chat area. It takes a few minutes, but it
works.
Place the Shuffle in your PCs USB.
A dialog box may pop up. Do not click it.
Do not click any dialog which pops up asking if you
want to put songs from this pc onto this ipod,
deleting the old ones.
Click edit, preferences, then select the "ipod" tab.
Check the box "enable disk use".
Move the slider to the right so that it is set to
more data (maximum), and 0 songs.
Click ok.
Right click your start button and select "Explore".
Navitage to My Computer, and then seek the drive
which represents the shuffle.
Right click the drive and select format.
Leave the options as they are.
Click Start.
After formatting, click eject ipod (icon in the
bottom right of the itunes window).
Remove the shuffle.
Re-insert the shuffle. "

Ios 8.1problems?read this before tomorrow!

guys update your ipads to ios 8.1.1 my ipair version was lagging on ios 8.1 now lot smooth and no freezes!trust me guys download it now!

Sorry, but "Read the post There's a good boy" is the most patronizing thing posted in this thread. I don't think anything else compares.
Before dismissing this post in a snit, consider a couple bits of advice. They may actually help you.
Cut the rhetoric - questions or otherwise. A rant is not the best way to kick off your participation here. If you ask a question, expect it to be answered. That's what this forum is all about. No one can read your mind, only what you write. Want to rant? Get a blog. It helps no one here and is against the term of use (yeah, those again).
Most people that answer questions here do it on their own time because - shock - they actually like to help. Compared to others here I'm still a newbie after several years, limited by the time I can devote to it. But NONE of the people I have come to know in that time are point hungry as you suggest. It's rude and uninformed to suggest that's the case after a whopping month as a member here. You have too limited a perspective on the matter to have such a negative opinion.
Be kind to those who might at some point be able to help you. People are less inclined to help those who come with an agenda or an attitude.
And to your first actual request for help...
First, there is no such thing as an iPad 2 Retina. If you think that's what you have, you're mistaken. You have either and iPad 2 with a standard resolution display, or something after the iPad (3rd generation), the device on which Retina displays were introduced. Knowing which will help people to help you.
Second, if it is indeed and iPad 2, then not everyone is experiencing the same issues you claim to have. To issue a blanket statement that the release was "shoddy" or "No Improvement whatsoever on the farce that was 8.0", and to dissuade others from upgrading and potentially fixing whatever issues they may have is irresponsible. Your advice was "...don't bother wasting a couple of hours messing with this or any of the other half cocked measures that I have doggedly followed." Why should your bad experience mean someone else should not benefit from upgrading?
My only iPad is an iPad 2. Though I had lag issues, they were not as severe as others reported, and I had none of the other problems people reported. That said, the iOS 8.1.1 update has restored my iPad 2 to pre-iOS 8 state in terms of performance. If you personally want to be helpful, let people know that it didn't work for YOU. Or better yet, ask how people have gotten on with the update. Maybe their experience can help you.
Third, if after this update you still have issues, something may really be wrong with your iPad. But before giving up, I strongly suggest you go through the update process again. As you suggested, stay away from restoring from backup. It may be that something there is actually causing the problem. Follow these instructions and see if it helps at all. You may have done it all before but do it again.
Make sure your using the most recent iTunes version.
Place your iPad into DFU mode
Plug your device into your computer with a USB cable
Turn off the device
Hold the Power button for 3 seconds.
Hold the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds.
Release the Power button but keep holding the Home button.
After about 15 seconds iTunes will say that it has detected a device in Recovery Mode.
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support. Be sure to restore as a new device.

Before posting about the speed Increases for Infin...

Hi All
We started taking orders 12-04-2012 for Infinity 2 on bt.com and since then many of you have raised questions on the forum. Here's a heads-up on what to expect when ordering and what happens next.
I've placed my order but no speed increase
1. Check the order tracker to see when your order is due to complete - it won't complete before this date and please note that orders are completed between midnight and 6am on the day. (link)
2. Check your own equipment - this covers your own setup up to the Openreach socket. Remember to test with a wired (Ethernet) connection if having problems on a wireless setup (more on this below)
3. In a small number of cases you may need to switch the Hub off, and on again, before experiencing any speed increase.
Remember that whilst the service is 'up to 76Mb', the speed you receive depends on your line - If the line can support 60Mb then that is what you will receive - you can check the estimate for your line here: (link)
My order shows as completed, what speed should I expect?
We would have given you an estimate of your maximum broadband speed when you placed your BT Infinity order. You can check your actual speed at any time at speedtester.bt.com.
Your speed test results will show you your current speed, which will vary at different times of day depending on:
1. The way you connect – a wired connection is significantly faster than a wireless one
2. Your computer’s speed – older computers are usually slower
3. How busy the Internet is – the busiest times are evenings and weekends
4. The speed of websites you visit – e.g. some sites cap speeds in busy periods
Please note that it can take up to 10 days for your BT Infinity speed to stabilise so bear this in mind when doing speed tests during this initial period.
How to get the most out of your new speed
Are you using a wired connection? Your connection will be faster and more stable if you use an Ethernet cable(s) to connect your computer(s) to your Hub. At these faster speeds, we recommend a wired connection. Wireless is best reserved for connecting only your mobile devices and laptops.
Are you using the latest wireless kit? The Home Hub uses ‘n’ standard technology, which gives the fastest wireless connection. You may need to buy an ‘n’ wireless adaptor(s) for your computer(s) to take advantage. If you are unsure about wireless adapters you can ask questions in our community or find out more at bt.com/nwireless
Are you using our broadband software? Our Desktop Help software will optimise your computer settings for your new faster speeds. Download it from bt.com/desktophelp. Within this, using the PC Healthcheck feature regularly is particularly important to get the best speeds.

Right ok, its not the master socket or wiring as my connection as dropped again this evening. I was getting no connection at all and wouldnt open a single web page. These were my router stats before I restarted the router.
Line state:
Connected
Connection time:
1 days, 17:02:20
Downstream:
6.492 Mbps
Upstream:
1.002 Mbps
ADSL Settings
VPI/VCI:
0/38
Type:
PPPoA
Modulation:
G.992.5 Annex A
Latency type:
Interleaved
Noise margin (Down/Up):
4.7 dB / 6.2 dB
Line attenuation (Down/Up):
39.5 dB / 23.9 dB
Output power (Down/Up):
20.2 dBm / 12.7 dBm
FEC Events (Down/Up):
401820509 / 138
CRC Events (Down/Up):
37674 / 10
Loss of Framing (Local/Remote):
0 / 0
Loss of Signal (Local/Remote):
0 / 0
Loss of Power (Local/Remote):
0 / 0
HEC Events (Down/Up):
144409 / 11
Error Seconds (Local/Remote):
9216 / 13
Once I restarted it worked for a little bit and then i dropped to download speeds of 0.1mbps again. I have had to connect to someone elses btfon to write this post.
ADSL Line Status
Connection Information
Line state:
Connected
Connection time:
0 days, 00:57:12
Downstream:
6.492 Mbps
Upstream:
1.019 Mbps
ADSL Settings
VPI/VCI:
0/38
Type:
PPPoA
Modulation:
G.992.5 Annex A
Latency type:
Interleaved
Noise margin (Down/Up):
8.2 dB / 6.1 dB
Line attenuation (Down/Up):
39.5 dB / 23.9 dB
Output power (Down/Up):
19.8 dBm / 12.5 dBm
FEC Events (Down/Up):
14275951 / 19
CRC Events (Down/Up):
65889 / 34
Loss of Framing (Local/Remote):
0 / 0
Loss of Signal (Local/Remote):
0 / 0
Loss of Power (Local/Remote):
0 / 0
HEC Events (Down/Up):
121825 / 8
Error Seconds (Local/Remote):
2769 / 1
I am so sick of ringing the support now. I have spoke to them so many times its beyond belief. They told me Friday that my internet should be fine by Sunday.
I have done a quiet line test and I dont know what to make of it. I dont have a corded phone, my hands free phone I can hear a faint fuzz. Dont know if thats normal?

Read this before posting about LR 4!!!

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