Recent content by timernstes

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    Looking to get a copy of the last version of dos...

    I have DOS 6.0 still lying around. Do you specifically need 6.22 for something?
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    FICO score = equifax only?

    FICO is a product developed by Fair, Isaac Co. and is not connected to any of the three bureaus. Actually, the three credit bureaus have their own product name for the score they provide. Equifax calls theirs the Beacon Score, and Transunion calls theirs the Empirica score. Experian is beginning...
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    Disposing of battery packs in WI

    Here is a list of licensed hazardous waste treatment facilities in WI. I would start with Onyx, or whoever is closest to you. It may be expensive, but it is your best bet if you are looking for proper handling and disposal.
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    Need an ISDN modem

    I have a spare Cisco 804 series ISDN modem/router if you happen to still be looking for one.
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    What can I do about this?!?

    Call sprint tech support and have them make sure everything is correct in your profile. I had an issue where I was supposed to have 1 Mbit down but was only receiving 128 Kbit. Turns out my configurations did not match up. You can also try the online support, but you may have to talk to several...
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    Can't get on the damn internet with my network setup

    Are you sure you are getting an IP address? Type ipconfig /all in a DOS prompt window. It should be 192.168.x.x or something of that nature. If it is 169.254.x.x then you have not been assigned an IP from the router. Try disabling WEP and see if the device connects. Sometimes WEP between...
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    Dead pixels on an LCD... what do you think?

    We've had this problem on a couple laptop screens we have purchased from dell. We kept sending them back until we received screens we were satisfied with. We had to make several phone calls, however. Sometimes the people in india do not understand what a "dead pixel" is. YMMV -Tim
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    TiVo functionality for a PC

    Hauppauge PVR-250 with your favorite Linux distro and MythTV (mythtv.org)
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    The most irritating network problem I've ever had *Now FIXED!!!!!*

    Actually, before reinstalling TCP/IP, do an ipconfig /renew on your NIC with it set to automatically obtain an IP. Do you get an error?
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    The most irritating network problem I've ever had *Now FIXED!!!!!*

    Try reinstalling your TCP/IP stack.