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    in the market for a netbook

    I just bought the acer 522 myself. I am pretty pleased with it so far. It is noticeably snappier than my wife's older N270 netbook. Build quality seems pretty solid. I think I would recommend it.
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    Help a Newb

    I just finished the upgrade. No problems. Thanks for the help guys.
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    Help a Newb

    OK, thanks Heckler. I am still confused about these lines of the poorly translated instructions, though: Boot From Diskette , Run Awdflash.exe file Update Your Mother Board BIOS Device=Awdflash [driver:] [path] [filename (*.bin)] /SN /PY /CC /R Example : Awdflash a:\tx98-a22.bin /SN /PY /CC...
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    Help a Newb

    Yes, that Jetway site is where I found everything. Is it sufficient to extract the entire zip file onto the floppy? I have extracted it onto the desktop and it is basically a folder that has a number of files as subfolders named for different operating systems. Should I just copy the contents...
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    Help a Newb

    I have a Jetway A210GDMS-Pro motherboard. I need to update the bios in order to move to a dual core cpu (my current bios does not support dual core). As of now I have Phoenix awardbios v6.00pg, V. A210GDMS-PRO A03 7-13-05. I have a floppy disk drive installed and ready to go. I have never...
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    Do you / Would you eat bear meat?

    If you think bear is not tasty than you just haven?t had it properly prepared. Bear is good! I only eat wild game myself, its much more humane than eating factory farmed meat.
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    Man vs. Wild

    He seems like a tough guy...but man that is one fake show. He skydives into a mountain lake, swims out, and his parachute isn't even deployed. What a laugh fest.
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    Is there a peaceful religion?

    Knowledge does not entail certainty. You are confused if you think this is the case. Don't make the same mistake Descartes did.
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    Home Brewed Beer - anyone done it?

    I just finished off a batch of stout that turned out great. It is easy and fun. Give it a try. I am thinking about brewing an IPA next.
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    Tigers FTW!

    They are in the playoffs the first time since '87. P. Polanco is back in the lineup. Maroth is available. The offence is alive again. It is looking to be a good October in Tigertown!
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    Warhammer: DOW: Dark Crusade demo is out

    It is a good first look at what the basic Tau units can do. But, it would have been nice to be able to access all of the Tau units, as well as see some of the new units from other armies in action. I guess it is all the more reason to buy the expansion.
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    Warhammer: DOW: Dark Crusade demo is out

    The Demo for DC is available. The Tau tutorial is playable, as well as a few missions against Space Marines. The Tau seem to be quite powerful; however, the SM opponent was nerfed for the demo. http://www.gamespot.com/pages/gamespace...nload.php?pid=931664&sid=6156968&mode= The Necrons...
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    Handgun Newbie - Quick Question

    For just target practice get a .22. For any other use the .40S&W can't be beat; it has the recoil of a 9mm and the balistics of a .45.
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    Help on puting together $500 gaming system

    I think I would steer clear of a dual gfx card setup as a future upgrade path. For the price of a new single card down the road you could just upgrade your 7600gt. Sell it and get a single vid card of the next generation that will be easier to set up, and have just as much oomph as two 7600gts...
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    Do bumble bees sting?

    Hell yeah they can!
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    ah, philosophy

    Kittens are funny. When you talk to people about philosophy don?t expect curt responses. ;)
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    ah, philosophy

    I am torn on whether or not to agree with you BD2003. We might be confused by an ambiguity. The practice of ?philosophy? can be done by anyone, anywhere. The only requirement is a cognitive ability. But ?Philosophy? is a communal activity. I think that the public aspect is a necessary...
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    ah, philosophy

    Philosophy is a communal activity, a public search for truth. But it is a mistake to portray it as this alone. Some of the more ?useful? benefits of studying philosophy are the way it forces people to examine their system of beliefs and values, and adjust them to be consistent/justified...
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    Can Science prove Religion?

    The word ?theory? is ambiguous and can often mean something like ?opinion? in everyday speech, this seems to say that theories are unreliable. However, as it applies to evolution and other hypothetical/explanatory reasoning the word ?theory? is a technical term. Here a theory is an explanation...
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    POLL: Are you going to kick your old system to the curb when Conroe ships?

    I am looking forward to Conroe?s launch. However, I will not be putting out for a new mobo/RAM/CPU all at once. I am more interested in the price drops that AMD will be forced into. I would like to upgrade to a nice X2 from my 939 +3000.
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    I need a good computer game for the summer

    OP, what type of games do you usually prefer? Strategy or RPG would be the most time consuming if that is your only criterion. RPG- Elder Scrolls 3 or 4, Neverwinternights, or KOTOR. Strategy- Dawn of War, Galactic Civ 2, or Rome: Total War.
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    Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

    I am still having fun with this game. It is a lot of fun designing your own ships and using them to crush the opposition!
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    what is the most populated RTS right now?

    Warhammer: Dawn of War has a decent following; it is a very good game IMHO.
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    Is Quake 4 single player good?

    I like Quake 4, but I got a bundled copy with my gfx card. It's fun if it's "free". Honestly, I would not pay $40 though.
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    Any real good shooters out lately?

    Riddick
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    Caption this photo!

    Ahhh ... la belle femme skunk fatale!!
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    Where to go for vacation?

    A good friend of mine is from Quito, Ecuador. He has been trying to get me to visit with him. It sounds like an awesome time: Andes, Amazonian Rainforest, Galapagos Islands, great beaches, and their national currency is US dollars. I can?t wait to go myself.
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    Ageia PhysX review (Videos added)

    When will we find out how many extra polygons are actually being rendered with the PPU in use? Can a patch or driver update make an apples to apples comparison possible in GRAW?
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    Star Trek: Legacy

    I don?t think the graphics look bad. They are a bit outdated, and this game will not likely be used as a benchmark to test the latest hardware. However, I think that could be a good thing. Hopefully the developers are more worried about making the game enjoyable and playable. As it stands...
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    Star Trek: Legacy

    Here is an update on this game. Graphics look up to par. Hope the game-play is as fun as it could be. Tactical command of a fleet of ships sounds like a blast. Text
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    x850xt

    Thanks for the input munky.
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    Good New Game?

    What kind of game are you looking for OP?
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    x850xt

    An aftermarket cooler is a possibility I suppose, but wouldn?t that just detract from the overall value of the x850xt? It would be an extra $20-$30. I have never installed a new cooler on a GFX card. Is it a relatively simple process?
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    x850xt

    I know this is a subjective question, but is the noise annoying to the average gamer? For example, would it detract from the sound of the game itself, played at a normal volume?
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    Jet Engines

    eLiu, last link is inop.
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    x850xt

    I own a 7800gt myself. It is quiet, by my standards. How does the x850xt compare? I am considering an x850xt for a mid-range gaming system build for a friend. It seems like a good value, as I said above. If the fan noise is not noticeable during use then I doubt he would mind.
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    x850xt

    Too bad, seems like a good deal right now. Double slot cooling is annoying though.
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    Jet Engines

    Thanks. It sounds pretty neat. Does it use conventional metals, or some high tech alloys or composites? Does it need a special type of fuel?
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    x850xt

    How is the noise level on the x850xt? Does that big stock cooler raise the decibels?