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    Is there a universal TCP/IP responding server

    I am looking for a tool that responds to TCP/IP requests on a large number of common ports. Does something like this exist? I hope to use it so that I can direct traffic identified as suspicious to that server and capture as much of the request info as possible.
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    Do OC cards like the Sapphire 7870 OC overclock higher than non OC branded cards?

    When they label them OC, do the manufacturers pick the faster chips for the OC branded cards? Or is it really just the exact same card in a different box? According to Sapphire: Two models of the HD 7870 are being introduced by SAPPHIRE at launch. The first is the SAPPHIRE HD 7870 which will...
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    Radeon HD 7800 series manufacturer announcements

    Manufacturer implementations are starting to show up. All noting a 3/19 release date. Not a ton of info, but we can begin to see what is offered while we wait for 3/19 :) Asus: http://hexus.net/tech/news/graphics/36129-asus-details-pre-overclocked-radeon-hd-7870-hd-7850/ Review...
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    Does Lucid Virtu work any better with the Radeon 7000 series than the 6000 series?

    When Anand did the article on Lucid Virtu last year , the power saving on a Radeon 6970 were somewhat disappointing at just a touch below the nominal idle power of the 6970. Comparatively, the GTX 460 powered down to 1/3 of it's nominal idle power showing that virtu was able to affect its power...
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    First new build in 10 years

    I haven't done this for a long time (since a few years before my 8 year old daughter was born) but after 5 years with a progressively crappier HP laptop, I just got the OK to build our next PC. This will likely have to last a while, so I'd really appreciate any feedback on what I am planning...
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    Can Sharepoint submit an HTTP request from the server?

    So I am trying to set up a single sign on solution from another company's website to ours. My process is something like 1)user clicks a link 2)requesting company's server sends a single sign on request to us 3)we verify the requesting company's request 4)we send a token for the requesting...
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    McCain starts with the serious vote buying

    http://online.wsj.com/article/...?mod=rss_whats_news_us Personally, I find this to be not much better than Hillary offering 5k for every newborn.
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    Bush recognizes Kosovo's independence

    either that or we will see how strong Russia considers the remains of our military . http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...p_on_re_af/bush_kosovo a couple of favorite exerpts: followed by
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    Any signs of election hacking?

    After all of the talk about the various ways that elections can be hacked, it seems that someone would want to risk everyting prove it to the world. I mean, some hackers risk serious prison sentences just to prove that a single company is not secure, why not an election? Has anyone seen any...
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    Why does everyone say Dems could win the Senate?

    My grasp of civics is rather weak, so I don't quite get it. As far as I can tell, the best the Dems can hope for is a tie in the Senate. 49 Repubs 47 Dems 2 Independants 2 Undecided races, so even if Dems win both, we only get to 49 Repubs 49 Dems 2 Independants While it is...
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    Why don't we see protests like this over Iraq?

    Photo of immigration protest in LA 14,000 students march, followed by a demonstration attended by 500,000 IMO images like this are far more persuasive than any poll in showing the disagreement to proposed or existing policy. How can there be protests of this mangnitude over immigration...
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    Senators beat the market by 12% average

    Senators beat the market by an average of 12% My new rule proposal: Trade disclosures for senators and others of similar influence must be publicly available for review one business day in advance. Records of trades would be kept indefinitely. If a senator consistently beats the market...
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    Super Hot: Syntax Olevia lt32hve < $700 AR

    Target.com has this tv on sale for $888. There is a $300 rebate on this TV, but the rebates seem to be store specific (the forms have the store name in them). I can't find a rebate form for Target. However there is a rebate via Amazon, who is selling the TV for Target. I just bought this...
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    Late Night TV Ad - buy directly from mfgs

    I seem to recall a late night tv ad about a service that lets you buy expensive household items directly from manufacturers. I am buying a new house that I will have to be furnishing with a lot of stuff over the next year or two, so it seems like this sort of service could be useful. Does...
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    Anyone ever eavesdrop on their open house

    Have you? How did you do it? Were you suprised at anything you found? I'm contemplating bugging my house to listen in on what my real estate agent says to sell my house. Good idea? Bad idea? Tips on how to go about it? So far, I ran a preliminary test of my gaming microphone, but it is...
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    Software to bug my house?

    I want to listen in to what my real estate agent says during an open house. It would be easy enough to just leave a microphone plugged into the mic jack on my computer, but then the recording software would show if someone tried checking what was on the monitor. Is there any good software...
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    Simple solutions to complext problems

    From Joe Martin, unrecognized comic genius: Mr. Boffo
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    Does this exist?

    So I want to use my camcorder as a webcam, but I don't want to be chained to my server. My camcorder has USB and Firewire output. Is there a way to go from the USB or Firewire output directly to some sort of wireless transmitter that can be picked up sent USB or Firewire to my server...
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    What to do for personal server virus protection?

    We store our music and pictures on our home server which has Windows 2000 Server (school gave me a copy for free). Is there a cheap way to protect my server from viruses? I'm not sure that I'm ready to shell out $300+ that I see for server edition antivirus software (my Dell 400SC didn't...
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    Insider trading

    Insider selling picks up in September (CBS MarketWatch) When those who are in charge are pessimistic about the outlook of a company, lookout.
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    Clearcut Values

    Clearcut Values from Earthjustice.org Rather old news, but the environment has been overlooked as an important issue to date.
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    What's the best razor for your face?

    I've tried every blade that I can find. They all cut me. I've tried a panasonic wet/dry electric and a Norelco Quadra. They still nick my skin and I get little white bumps later in the day just below the corners of my mouth. Anyone else have problems with razors? Anyone find the ultimate razor?
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    Mutants among us!!!

    http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&amp;u=/ap/mighty_muscle_gene The kid is less than 5 and he can hold 7lb weights at arms length!!!
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    YACT

    It's my turn to pick a car this year, so what do you all think is the best car that: 1)Costs $25K-$30K 2)Gets >= 29mpg hwy 3)Can easily get a infant/toddler in and out of a car seat in I get an additional advantage if I buy Ford, Mazda, Jaguar, or Volvo since my dad is a Ford retiree (I get...
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    SQL tool for Access data sources?

    Can anybody remember the tool that comes with access for running ad hoc queries against a data source? I thought it was in the Office10 directory, but can't find it.
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    Best Diff Tool for Windows?

    Preferably a free tool. I have used and like ExamDiff, but am looking for other free options.
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    Do products like Metabolife work?

    I've been slowly gaining weight over the past several years and am now about 30lbs heavier than I should be. With full time work, part time school and a brand new baby, I can't seem to find time to work out. What do people here think about diet pills? Anyone used them?
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    Anyone have a pic of the South Park underwear gnomes scene?

    You know Phase 1: Collect the Underwear Phase 2: Phase 3: Profit! I am looking for an image or a group of images of this presentation. I want to make a point to my boss (don't worry, he has a sense of humor). Thanks, Mike
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    Help me pick an 8-port router/firewall

    My main choices right now are between: LinkSys BEFSR81 - $80 Nexland Pro800 - $215 Netgear FVS318 - $100 Netgear FR328S - $170 SMC Baricade 7008abr - $80 Reliability is key. In the last three years two routers have had ports stop working on me just after warranties expire (a UGate, and an...
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    What's the minimum Cat5 length?

    I seem to recall, from a networking class, that there are minimum cable lengths based on the network type. Can anyone tell me what the minimum length is for Cat5 cable in a Fast Ethernet network? I am trying to add a switch to my router (I already know that it does not need a crossover), but...
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    Should I move from XP pro to W2K server?

    I am contemplating going to W2k Server on my machine since I can get the server OS for free from my school under the MS Academic Alliance. What will going to the Server OS keep me from doing? I am not too concerned about games (I have not installed any for quite a while). The software I am...
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    Is there a plugin to allow wildcards in Windows Explorer?

    I am constantly frustrated by not being able to filter down a directory listing in Windows Explorer like I can in DOS. It seems like others should be upset like I am, but I have not been able to find such a tool. Anyone know if it is possible to add wildcard support to Windows Explorer? (I am...
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    How to track changes to websites I frequent?

    Help! I am addicted to the Web. I find myself needing to check up on my favorited sites every hour. Can anyone tell me if there is good software to notify me if one of my favorite sites have changed? Such a tool just might help me break my addiction! Thanks, Mike
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    Does anyone know how to mod a Nike PSA Play?

    I'm looking for information on modifying the PSA Play. In particular, I would like to create a charging/syncing dock so that I don't have to open the device up to change the batteries. Has anyone heard of how to do something like this? Thanks, Mike
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    How do I use IOMeter?

    Can anyone point me to some sort of tutorial or instructions? Thanks, Mike
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    Help! No on-board audio found on Chaintech 7vjl

    I just got my Chaintech 7vjl and am in the process of getting everything set up. But when I try to install the audio drivers, I get a message saying that the audio chip cannot be found! I set the on-board audio jumper to 2-3 (enable). I also looked for the cmedia settings in the BIOS, but...
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    Mobo comparison Shuttle AK35GT2 vs. MSI KT3 Ultra2

    I like the look of both of these boards. The Shuttle has a lot of recommendations and better on-board sound (CMI 8738 vs. ALC650 on MSI), but the MSI KT3 Ultra2 has USB 2.0. I don't need to overclock. What do you all think about these boards? Also how does the on-board sound compare to my...
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    The system I plan to build... any comments?

    Would anyone care to comment on the machine that I plan to build? I want to use it as my personal machine and also an MP3 server for my wife's machine and our home sterio (plan on getting a slimp3). I am a gamer, but most of the games I play do not require a high end machine (starcraft, and I...
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    barracuda iv 80GB at Dell Home for $87.42 shipped

    Barracuda IV at Dell Home 102.24 - base price 092.02 - Automatic 10% off an all software and peripherals 087.42 - stackable 5% off coupon at your favorite coupon site (sorry about the zeros, I just wanted stuff to line up) next day shipping is free I have heard that these drives have problems...
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    OnBoard Raid vs Raid controller card

    What do you all think about on-board raid compared to controller cards? I was all set to get an MSI KT3 Ultra, until I took a look at 3ware's Escalade 7210. It looks like this ATA Raid card actually improves performance for Raid 1! Does anyone have any experience with this card? Do you know...