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    I made a rift somewhere!

    Now I don't feel so sad that I don't have FIOS.
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    Gnome preventing usage

    I installed SuSE 9.1 (64-bit), and it ran great in KDE. I then installed Gnome, and it booted into it, but it has a really small font, and I can't read anything on the desktop. I can't logout, and it automatically logs in to my last session type, which is Gnome. How can I fix this or get back...
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    Athlon 64 driver

    Do I have to install the Athlon 64 driver (its 4 GB!) that came on the motherboard cd of drivers?
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    Display Problem

    When I to play Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow on my GeForce 6800 (Leadtek) the opening cinema and the the menu at the beginning of the game are extremely wavy, to the point where I cannot read or distinguish any objects in them. However, the multiplayer tutorials play fine, without any...
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    Motherboard Protection

    Do I need to use felt or paper washers when I install my motherboard?
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    6800 with 512 or 9800 Pro with a gig?

    Is a 6800(NU) with 512 mb of RAM better than a 9800 Pro with a gigabyte of RAM for 3d modeling and gaming? It will be in a system with an Athlon 64 3000+ and an Abit KV8 Pro. I will probably be playing FPS from the current generation and 1-2 years past (at 1024x768). For 3d, I will use Maya...
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    Mp3 cds

    I created 2 cds containing mp3s with Sonic RecordNow (my Nero doesn't support my burner, its an old version). One of the cds (which contains less) works in both my DVD player and an mp3 cd player. However, the other CD works fine in my computer (except for some minor seek glitches) mpst of the...
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    Video Encoding

    I have an MPEG 2 file that I want to convert to DivX, but VirtualDub says that it can't find video frames in the MPEG file. Should I be using another program to reencode the video? Or is there a way to fix this in VirtualDub?
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    Firefox Annoyance (and problem)

    For some reason, Firefox is noticeably slower than IE, like it takes twice the time to load some non-cached things. Also, pics.bbzzdd.com willnot even be found by Firefox. Whats happening?
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    C++ Book

    Whats the best C++ book for a total n00b, like me. I eventually want to go into more of a game production environment, so any books on that would also be helpful (n00b ones on this not bad either). Remember, they're for a n00b.
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    Hard Drive Stuff

    I just installed a new 80 gb HDD, and partitioned it into two parts. I want to mirror my existing 40 gb harddrive to one, and make that the boot disk. The old one and the other partition are going to be storage. How do I do this?
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    xbox controller

    Do you know a way to rent a X-Box controller for a night?
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    DVD

    Will DVDs and captured video look better if your refreshrate is 60 Hz?
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    Short Circuited Cartridges

    My black printer cartridge just shorted out!! Is there any way of verifying by looking at the print head, or do I definately need a new cartridge if the driver tells me that (error codes given by printer)?
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    Mandrake 10 questions

    If I burned an .iso with errors, yet it boots and runs, is it safe to install from it? Also, how do you install with the GUI?
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    Mandrake

    Is 4 gigabytes enough for Mandrake 10, how about 8?
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    ISO writing

    Does anybody have a free program that I can use to write an .iso (linux image) to a CD?
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    Time

    Do you keep your computer on 24/7 or not?
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    Linux interface

    KDE or Gnome? For a user who wants a smooth transition from windows:).
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    Mac Compatibility

    If I write a regular C++ Application, compile it with Dev-Cpp, will it run on a Mac? I think it has OS 9.x.
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    Powerpoint on Web

    I have a PowerPoint presentation for school. What is the best way to host it? HTML on Geocities, .ppt on Geocities, HTML on home machine with web server, or .ppt on home machine with web server? If web server, which should I use, Apache, or something else?
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    *~*Hypothetical*~* Backup question

    If I want to install linux, and I lose my Hard Drive, what do I use to reinstall all of the backed up files?
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    linux

    What is the best distro for dual boot machine with a small (40 gig) HDD and a linux newbie? preferably free!!!!!!
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    AIM Profile Locking

    Somebody keeps changing my AIM profile, and I don't want to change my password. How can I lock my profile so that noone else can change it?
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    Artichokes or Asparagus?

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    Artichokes or Asparagus?

    What'll it be?
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    Video Capture

    What do you use to capture video? Whatever I use (Ulead vieo studio or something and this other generic app) does the resolution and fps very nicely, but the quality is much worse (coarser and granier) than what appears when i play the original on my tv. Any suggestions?
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    AMD or Intel???!??

    I am thinking about building a system this summer, but I would like to plan well ahead of time. Including mobo, what solution would be better, Intel or AMD(preferably Athlon 64). The budget would be around $1000, including monitor and OS, but not including HDD (I can pick one up for free, I...
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    DVDs

    I have a bunch of scratched up DVDs, and I was wondering if there is a free way to back them up. Suggestions?
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    C++ n00b question

    I made a little program for a friend, but the variable is only storing the first character of the name. Any fixes? CODE: #include <iostream.h> int main () {char name; cout<<"Submit Name:"; cin>>name; cout<<"Processing"<<endl; cout<<"Please wait"<<endl; cout<<name<<", what a stupid...
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    Celeron 2.2

    What is the correct bus (and multiplier) for a 2.2 gHz celeron?
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    Athlon 64 vs. Athlon XP

    Which would you build, a Shuttle with a 2500+, a o/c tower with a 2500+, or a Athlon 64 3000+ tower? At around $1000-$1200 including $90 OS and $100 monitor.
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    A64 memory

    Would you prefer 512 megs of RAM at 400mhz, or 768 megs at 333mhz?
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    Programming. Commence.

    I want to learn to program. Do you know any free ways to get started and learn all at the same time?!?!
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    XP 64

    Is the 64-bit version of windows stable and compatible enough to use as the only o/s on a system?
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    Headphones

    Do any of you know good headphones (or earbuds) for less than $150?!?
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    $200 video card

    What video card do you recommend for roughly $200 or less and a K8T800?(including soft mods and o/c)(and bundles are appreciated!)