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    Virus in emails

    I recently was checking my emails and I got one in my spam folder saying "Important, critical security updates for Windows". It was actually a .exe virus (duh). I was not dumb enough to open it but I am just wondering how many people you all think opened it. It actually seems like a good scam...
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    Installing Programs in Linux

    You could jsut get in KDE and right click>Create Shortcut>name it>go to directory where firefox is and set it to go to the execution you hit to get it running.
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    Bill Gates!!!

    If he gave to you he would have to give to everyone else. In this light money is such a curse. ......................................... WTF am I saying, it would be awesome to have that much money. Gotta earn it first though...
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    Ho do I make windows shut down unused hard disk ??

    There are much more cost effective ways of storing data if you do not want to use them for the data on them.
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    Where is your memory stored?

    Actually I believe Quantum physics deals with breaking everything down to basically ones and zeroes so that even what we experience is such and not just our memory. That is how it was explained to me.
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    is dvi important for 19" lcds?

    No. DVI Gives you much better quality with any monitor. Some people think it is okay without DVI on smaller monitors but what is the point of getting an LCD without it. It is like buying a Porsche body and putting a Mini's engine in it. There is no point as CRTs would be way better and cost...
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    Check out this config for me...

    Looks adequate for what you describe.:thumbsup:
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    Intel's dual-core CPUs to set new record high in power consumption

    It is a conspiracy. They never want us to leave our computers. Now we can cook our food while we play games and surf the internet.
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    Files hidden from view in Windows explorer

    There are such things as super-hidden files. I believe that was what they were called. I was just looking around the registry, I believe in the explorer file when I found it. Apparently there are files that cannot be shown unless you change the value in that file. I have not messed with it...
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    Yet another system build

    Seagates also have 5 yr warranty. But good overall.:beer:
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    Alright, convince me why building is worth about $200-300 over a Dell

    WTF. Are you Bill Gates child. 200-300, alright, pay me $150 and I'll build the machine for you.
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    any good microphones out there for PC?

    logitech usb. Works great.
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    Problems deleting a folder

    Google a program called Dr. Delete. It will schedule the file to be deleted at next boot before anything has a chance to run. I don't know if this will fix your problem but it is great for trojans and the like.
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    where to now?

    [/i]Originally posted by ColKurtz It sounds like you want to dual boot. Do a google for "dual boot linux windows" or similar and read a bit.
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    So uh... my computer died...

    Did you have a power blinkage that night that could have fried the psu?
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    usb flash drives

    also has 5 yr. warranty
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    usb flash drives

    I have a Kingston 2 gb elite and it is awesome and the fastest. If you have the money I suggest getting a similar drive. I believe they also make 1 gb.
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    Cannot get my mic to work

    Start>Control Panel>Sounds, Speech...>Sounds and AUdio Devices is where the controls are I believe. If not back up one level on this scale and just look around. Hope this helps.
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    Need Help!!!!, ANTS in my Hard Drive!!!

    I have heard ants will not cross chalk so maybe outline your monitor. Warning- it could be just an old wives tale. If ants are in the drive though definitely back it up and get a new one. Man:0; Mother Nature:1.
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    Disable Autorun

    On the same subject is there anyway to speed up the autodetect. It takes mine 20 sec to register a new disk and if it is a multidisk install and I rush it it will not renew itself and I will have to manually tell it to refresh so it can continue.
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    24 pin PSU vs 20 pin

    Just hook the cable where pin 1 meets socket one. It should work fine. Read your manual. It will tell you all you can f*** up that ASUS does not want to be liable for.
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    My computer keeps shutting down on me randomly and i loose all my work! HELP!

    Google the info you get. You might have short circuited something by blowing a conductive piece into it. Try cleaning your ram and reconnecting everything. Other than that it is locked in the debug info.
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    Lol, Whats with this guy?

    Can he not afford one or what? It works great for what it was designed to do and even more if you get a 3rd gen.
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    Programming w/ Artificial Intelligence

    Even better question. Would we want to?
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    Programming w/ Artificial Intelligence

    We don't understand our own brains. How can we mimic what we do not understand.
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    downloads pausing, then restarting...

    What are you trying to download (is it all from the same site) and what program are you using to download them or is it built in-ie Firefox downloader or Internet Explorer downloader?
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    Computer just shuts off and doesn't turn back on!

    Welcome to the forums by the by.:)
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    Computer just shuts off and doesn't turn back on!

    PS is fubar. Try antec or other quality. Go with the newest one they just released if you can. Otherwise True Power is awesome too.
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    set me up!

    huh. If you are asking if you can dual boot yes. Easy with Suse. Also, it can be the first loaded or last loaded, but windows has to be on the primary partition-the man trying to hold linux and other OSes down :D. Try the CD, it costs but you get all kinds of support, and it is all...
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    [fw]Sun to give Solaris 10 for free

    Maybe Microsoft will try this approach. I doubt it but one can always dream.
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    Whats the trick to getting Linux to boot when its installed on a USB drive?

    How exactly are you making it bootable then?
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    Cannot get my mic to work

    What type of connector does it have (usb...) and did you install anyhardware or software before it went on the fritz so to speak. Try going to Start>Control Panel>Sounds, Speech...>Sounds and AUdio Devices, and check the tabs of Audio and Voice and see what the default recorder is. Hope this...
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    Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the Samsung 710N and 712N monitors???

    DVI gives much better picture quality. Not quite the diff of VHS to DVD but close. True LCD was designed for DVI and I would not suggest even considering getting an LCD w/out it. CRTs are sooooo much cheaper and have such better picture quality w/out it. It is no comparison.
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    good power supply under 40dollars?

    I would really suggest going for a little more dude. A power supply is rated as one of the lowest appreciated parts in a comp although it is a rather important piece, and many dream systems have sat dormant until their owner forked over the cash for a good psu.
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    Can I move a pair of raid 0 HD's to a new system without reformatting them?

    You might just have to try that one. Backup your data first. I bet it will as long as there are no software drivers (ie this is all hardware controlled).
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    Doing my first build soon

    The wristbands are a waste of money. Just touch your PLUGGED IN but SWITCHED OFF psu every 10-20 minutes and if you are working like on a kitchen table place parts that come out of electrostatic bags on the bags. Also, put all the parts together and I would suggest to even load windows and get...
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    Why does Windows 98 "break down" over time?

    If money is of no consequence why not update. I had a windows 98 computer and it did the same thing though. Actually I gat an HP about 6 months before I built this rig and it had a celeron 1.60 ghz with 256 MB ram and it smoked my win 98 comp. They used to jokingly call it windows sclerosis...
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    ram usage always rises until it goes to like 4megs free

    Sorry, meant what better way to learn. I have read a lot, but sometimes you have to get your hands dirty and experiment.
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    ram usage always rises until it goes to like 4megs free

    If you have the time and don't care, how else would you learn.