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    1gb RAM in Inspiron 8000?

    I have a Dell Inspiron 8000 with 2x128MB RAM and I'd like to upgrade it to 2x512MB. According to the original Dell specs, there is a max RAM of 512. Has anyone gotten 2x512 to work or won't the memory controller address it? Maybe I'll go to 1x512 while waiting for an answer. Yes, an entirely new...
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    AthXP 2100+/GF4 Ti 4200/CHAINTECH 7NJL6 Upgrade

    Hi I currently have a system with an Athlon XP 2100+ CPU, Geforce4 4200Ti Video, and Chaintech 7NJL6 Mobo/512MB x2 RAM. I'd like to move these components to another box and upgrade the original machine to a HalfLife2-capable machine without spending an arm and leg. Any recommendations for...
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    Print Servers: USB 1.1 vs 2.0? Wired vs. Wireless?

    I was wondering, if I have both laser and inkjet USB 2.0 compatible printers that I want to network, which print server protocol should I use? USB 1.1 servers are cheaper and more readily available but is the speed advantage of 2.0 significant for printing? Also, is USB 2.0 speed wasted on the...
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    Any software for Password controlled access to Programs?

    Does anyone know of some good free or cheap software to password control access to (WinXP) programs. I'd like to be able to limit my kids' ability to play some (of my!) games. Also, any way to limit the amount of time that a game or aother program can run? Thanks Ron K