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    Steam Weekend Deal *Thread updated weekly*(Deal start date: 10/23)

    Just be careful if you plan on getting 1701AD. It says Vista not supported, which probably means Windows 7 is also not supported. So if you have a newer OS, beware.
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    50% Thundernews Usenet service today

    For those on the fence with Astraweb pay as you go, they now offer 180GB for $25. I have no idea if that's a new everyday low price or a temporary sale price. I'm a light user, so this is perfect for me. Thanks to those who recommended astraweb, I never knew about them before this thread.
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    Microsoft Certification Training

    Morgot, A+ in not available with this deal. If you have already built a few PC's just go pick up an A+ book at your local library and self-study. If you don't know your PC parts and ports like the back of your hand, go take a class or some sort of computer based training like TestOut or...
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    Microsoft Certification Training

    Just a bump to let people know this $35 deal is still available. BTW: Finished MCDST, and A+ IT Technician! Still no job offers though... -CF
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    Microsoft Certification Training

    Kimchee - A+ focuses more on the hardware side of things, where MCDST focuses on the supporting of Windows users in a networked office environment. I just passed the 70-271 today, half way to my MCDST! A+ will be next after 70-272. -CF
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    Microsoft Certification Training

    For people having trouble using the SECONDSHOT code, make sure what you are trying to buy is a "collection". I was a little bummed, because I wanted the two MCDST courses, but they are not part of a collection. If I am wrong, please let me know. -CF
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    Microsoft Certification Training

    Ericb, Thanks for the info. I have been reading up on the A+, even though a lot of that is out of date, it's a good starting point. I think my next stop will be the MCDST. I do realize without a degree in IT (I have a BS in another field) I'm not going to be making any kind of decent...
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    Microsoft Certification Training

    I lost my job because of the recession. I know computers very well (on the home user/hardware side), and I would like to get a certification to prove it. I would like to get some sort of job as a technician or as a help desk person. I think the MCSE is supposed to be the first certification...
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    Amazon.com shipping Antec 300 case same day, FEDEX, for free

    This is probably one of the side effects of a crappy economy. Order fulfillment centers are no longer operating at 110% capacity. -CF
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    Nero 9 Free 2/12 ONLY at Fry's after AR

    DoubleHelix, FW has a thread to get Ashampoo Burning Studio for free. -CF
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    Firefly - The Complete Series Blu-ray $52 Free Shipping

    Serenity the movie was kind of an ending for the series. If you haven't seen the movie, go watch it NOW.
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    Dead now 8.99 +sh Back in stock again 12/10/08 7:22 PM ET RiDATA 4.7GB 8X DVD-R 50 Packs $4.99 AR

    How the hell do you label these? :confused: The top side is solid black! I bet somebody lost their job over that decision...
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    Black&Decker Lithium-ion VPX starter set $25

    Yes, you are missing something. Re-read the first post. -CF
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    OEM Athlon X2 BE-2400 45w Dual Core

    If you need a hard drive to go along with this, check out the combo deals: Save an additional $5 on a 640GB WD drive, free shipping, no coupon code needed. Also a decent deal on a CM case listed in combo deals. -CF