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    Has anyone tried ethernet over electrical wiring

    mine works nice! does not seem as fast as my cable -enet connection but pretty damm close and no wires (its upstairs) linksys products--need 2
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    cable management

    Is there a system to organize multiple cables running the same way. I don't want to nail them to the baseboard. They are coaxial, cat5/6 cable and speaker wire. Is there a possible a loose coil system (like those used in cases to mange the wires) that these cables could go into. Is there any...
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    what Allocation unit size when formating spare IDE drive 512--4096???

    I have the pleasure of having a spare IDE drive for storage and music . I am going to format it within Win XP i have another drive that is bootable with the OS on it. What allocation size should i use it starts at 512 bytes and goes up to 4096 bytes (that is selected when you open the payne) ...
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    how do i get rid of the administrator sign in on win 2000

    i have installed a new version of win 2000 on my computer. I would like to avoid the administrator sign in screen. I did not set up the computer with an administator password any help appreciated Mark
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    best type of processor fan??

    I am using a big 92mm fan on my AMD XP and thermalright copper heatsink. Which type of fan is better, longer lasting and better performing, a dual ball bearing or "sleeve" type of fan??? any help appreciated. Mark
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    best type of processor fan??

    I am using a big 92mm fan on my AMD XP and thermalright copper heatsink. Which type of fan is better, longer lasting and better performing, a dual ball bearing or "sleeve" type of fan??? any help appreciated. Mark
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    If I install new cpu will I have to reinstall WinXP?

    yes the cat is VERY helpful----"everything sucks" can't believe his motivation
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    If I install new cpu will I have to reinstall WinXP?

    yes the cat is VERY helpful----"everything sucks" can't believe his motivation
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    NF7-S rev2 worth it to use sata to parallel converter for boot??

    I just bought a NF7-S rev2 motherboard. Would using the sata to parallel converter to use a ata hard drive be beneficial or superior to using the regular ide channels??? I have a 1 hard drive set up no raid. any opinions appreciated Mark
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    sapphire 9800 any advantage to using their drivers??

    I just got a 8900np sapphire agp video card. Is their any advantage to using the drivers available on the supplied cd or at their website?? thanks for any info Mark
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    are dell components interchanageable with common ones

    Would the processor be a "universal" part?? The chip (1ghz p3) looks standard, the heatsink looks a little different but i have heat sinks for that socket. any help or opinions appreciated mark
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    are dell components interchanageable with common ones

    Dell wants $130.00 for a new intel 815 motherboard. I talked with someone from dell and i am sure she did not live in this country (major communication dysfunction) Don't really know what to do at this point mark
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    any way to avoid password screen in win 2000

    is ther a way to avoid the sign on password screen upon startup in win 2000 pro?? I would just like to use win 2000 pro for an OS and not use the networking functions
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    Thinking of getting this card?

    ati site sells the 9800 for $299
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    are dell components interchanageable with common ones

    sounds like i can't even use the case. I will call dell and ask if they can sell a replacement motherboard. Intel 815-e is not exactually cutting edge now. Mark