Recent content by thealchemist

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    Job Queue Manager for Windows XP Pro

    nova2, Thanks for this ... will explore it in detail on Monday ... the articles I find online seem to suggest that this might work and its simple! Thanks again. Al.
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    Job Queue Manager for Windows XP Pro

    Hi, As part of my work I have 5 computers all of which use Windows XP Pro (they are NOT linked to any server) and are independent of each other. I use them to run some proprietary software (some FORTRAN based executable) which are reasonably long and CPU and memory intensive. So am limited...
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    Which OS to install?

    Hi, So I finally installed Ubuntu last night and it is working great ... although like some of you have mentioned, Firefox seems to be a little slow ... That being said, the speed is markedly improved. I will play around a bit and then explore Fluxbox etc. and get back ... if I cannot see...
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    Which OS to install?

    Thank you for the responses. I think I will check Ubuntu out and see the performance and if not then check Xubuntu out. Will post experience once done over the weekend. Al.
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    Which OS to install?

    It sure was! This is a machine which is around 5-6 years old. I like the simplicity that the 2kpro offers without sacrificing too much on the aesthetics. will check Puppy Linux out ... Al.
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    Which OS to install?

    It certainly would; only the system requires PC800 RDRAM (installed in pairs). It would be simpler (and cheaper) to buy a new computer altogether. Will check out something on eBay etc. though ... Al.
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    Which OS to install?

    Thank you for your inputs. When running only Firefox (v2.0.0.16) and streaming on Hulu (low-res), the CPU usage is at 40-50%. When in idle mode its at 0% and commit memory usage of about 230 MB (the only other process running in background is the Spybot S&D). The video ram is Nvidia...
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    Which OS to install?

    I have a cable internet connection and the computer is connected directly to the router. Al.
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    Which OS to install?

    Hello all, I have an old computer ... P4 1.7 GHz, 512 MB, 2*36 GB SCSI HDD and DVDRW to boot. Unfortunately I am broke to keep with the current times and besides I use this primarily for surfing, entertainment (movies etc.) and at times work (nothing too heavy). I have noticed though...