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    Problems with Debian installer

    I am trying to install Debian on a very old computer. The PC has a 200mhz chip. It boots up from the cd-rom, I see the debian logo to press f1 or enter to boot. Then, BAM, I get a error message saying "Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address fffedfdf". Then I get a bunch of...
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    Software or hardware problem?

    A friend of mine has a Gateway PC with a 2.7ghz Celeron with 512mb ram, on-board video and Win XP Home. I thought it was the on-board video so we switched out the 256mb that came with it and put in 512mb stick thinking that would solve the problem it didn't. He is using Anti-Vir virus scanner...
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    C & C Generals

    I have a quick question. This past weekend I bought C & C Generals. Took a while to get it, but. It is a good game. I just want to protect it. So I decided to TRY and make a copy of it so I can put the original away and use the copy to play the game. Like I said I tried and gave me a error...
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    Old HP machine.

    I have an old HP 6545c. Here are the specs. 500 mhz celeron 256mb ram 20gb 5400 RPM HD CD-Burner And a brand NEW power supply. The PS that came with the PC finally went out a few months ago. I just ordered a new replacement PS from affordablesurplus.com. The new PS came in yesterday...
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    Looking for a linux distro with certain criteria

    Like the title say's. I am looking for a specific distro that is a LiveCD. I will be carrying it around with me so it has to fit on a 210mb mini cd-r. I only know of two at the moment, those are Damn Small Linux and LNX BBC. Also, maybe allowing me to install it at a later time if I choose too...
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    Which is the best Distro?

    I have already been to a lot of sites talking about linux/unix. The one that I found that was very helpful was Distro Watch. The one distro I was strongly considering was Debian. My question is, I have an old HP with a: Celeron 500 128mb RAM Onboard Video/Sound 20gb HD Win 98 I am...
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    Daisy Chain

    I was wondering if it is possible to connect to routers together. I have DSL from SBC. I was sent a Netopia modem/router. Is it possilbe to connect a Linksys wireless router to the modem. I am only asking because I am having a problem connecting to the internet with the Netopia and the Linksys...
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    CD media?

    Just a quick question. I am looking for mini cdr's. I went to pricewatch and found them but I wanted to know if the Sony mini disc is the same as a regular mini cdr.
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    Power supply question.

    I have an old HP with a 100 watt PS. Can I use a larger PS? I can't seem to find any 100w PS's. Any help greatly appreciated.
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    I am looking for a DTR.

    Are there any sites that review just notebooks. I would build a desktop but, I don't have the space for it. TIA
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    Whatever happened...

    Whatever happened to the Chess program that came with Windows. Hopefully everyone know what I am talking about.
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    Serious problem with home network.

    Here's the situation. I am using DSL from SBC. SBC sent me a wireless AP. We are running 4 computers, all with WinXP SP2 and, all the computers are connected wireless. I am not allowed to connect to my dad's shared folder. I can get on the internet, but, as I said I can't connect to my dad's...
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    Has anyone read...

    I was just wondering of any of you have read "Decipher" by Stel Pavlou. It is a great book. Just thought that any of you would be interested in this book. I think it can be turned into a movie. Stel Pavlou wrote the script for "Formula 51" w/ Samuel L. Jackson. Anyways, check out the book if you...
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    Does anybody know of anymore info for nVidias chipset for the P4?

    I have been looking for more info regarding nVidias chipset for the P4. I had run a search for more info but, I keep getting old info. If anyone could lead me to a site I would greatly appreciate it. Also is there a website like AMDZone.com for the Intel processors. TIA
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    Games: Steel Panthers World at War

    TIA for reading this post. I am a big Steel Panther Series fan. I just recently learned that remade Steel Panthers III to work in Win XP. I wanted to download the FULL game but 400+ mb is a little too much even for my DSL. I was wondering if there are any sites that will burn me a copy of the...
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    PSU Problem

    I have an old HP computer with a 500 mhz Celeron running Win 98 se. The power supply keeps turning on 5 minutes after I have shutdown my computer. The PC does not boot or anything but everything powers on and the lights turn on (hd, cd-rom, floppy, and power). Could this be my power supply or...
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    Programming Languages

    This is a simple question that needs a simple answer. Which language did you learn first to get your feet wet. I am not interested in web programming. I just want to know of a programming language to start off with. So, which language did you learn first, and which language are you using now. I...
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    NForce5 and SLI

    I was wondering when this new chipset with SLI comes out, how will it be implemented in a BTX form factor. With pics that I have seen on the web of the BTX Intel has positioned the cpu in front of the case. Won't the video card(s) be in the way of the cpu. I hope I put this question in the...
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    Quick question about the Dothan

    I was wondering how fast the Pentium M 755 runs at idle. Any one use this cpu in their notebook. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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    Need info on a new system

    I was wondering what the best Intel mobo is out there. I am looking for something manufactured from Intel. Everyone I talk to tells me to get the Intel D875PBZLK. I was going to be using the 3.0ghz northwood. I wanted to know what you're opinions were.
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    SATA boot times

    I had read somewhere that the boot times for the SATA were longer than PATA. Has as anyone ever experienced this or is it just talk. Only reason I ask, I plan on upgrading from my old box to the nf4 when it comes out. And, I don't want to have any problems setting it up. Any help would be...
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    Linux Question?

    I was just wondering what kind of hardware are you all running in your Linux box. I had read the best chipset for Linux is the VIA chipset. I want to run a Linux box but I'm stumped on what kind of hardware is compatible and stable with a Linux distro. I was thinking of running Gentoo. I surely...
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    I'm confused on which distro to use.

    I know this has been asked alot in this forum as well as others. But, I am confused on which distro to use. At first I was going to use SUSE, but their hardware compatibility list aren't as informative as I thought. I plan on running a: Intel P4 3ghz ASUS P4c800 Nvidia Card Creative...