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    My first/Your first server

    my first server came about when i gave my old celeron 566 combo a new life by installing my first copy of slackware linux. i already had some experience using unix via hacked shells from my friends on IRC. it was upgraded several times and by the time ubuntu server got popular i was really...
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    Anyone into Home Security? Need help choosing a video intercom system.

    There doesn't seem to be a good forum for home security. I'm looking to wire up a video intercom system with an electronic door-strike. It's surprisingly cheap. I think I could get away for less than $400 for a decent system if I do it myself. Anyone have any tips?
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    Building an ESXi machine

    Less than 10 light duty linux servers. VMware Server would be perfect for me if it was stable. I planned on building an ESXi server eventually, I'm sort of intrigued by the concept of a bare-metal hypervisor and I'd like to learn it. I prefer remote interfaces. My servers are in a separate...
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    Building an ESXi machine

    I was using VMware Server 2.0 for a few weeks but I could not find out why it was causing a kernel panic under heavy disk I/O load. Even when no VMs were loaded up, just the server running idle, on a clean install of ubuntu server. I suppose I could start RMA'ing parts, rebuild the machine and...
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    Building an ESXi machine

    Ugh, this sounds really complicated for my purposes. I can't believe it doesn't work with Intel ICH. There is no way to do this cheaply, is there?
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    Building an ESXi machine

    So I keep hearing that ESX/ESXi are cranky about what hardware they run on. I tried to look at the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) that VMware provides on their website, is it just me or is it impossible to navigate? Anyway, I already have SATA hard drives for the build. I need a...
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    eBay browsing software

    I'm on eBay a lot. There must be some software that browses eBay better than eBay does it itself. For example, combining BuyItNow+shipping charges to get the lowest price. Easier photo viewing. Stuff like that. What do you recommend?
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    Whats a good Windows RSS app?

    www.google.com/reader
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    AMD X2 3800 AM2 chip OEM...$89.00 plus shipping...Ewiz.com

    The $10 from newegg, ARTIC64 or something
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    AMD X2 3800 AM2 chip OEM...$89.00 plus shipping...Ewiz.com

    Ahh... can't help you there. I never OC my chips.
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    AMD X2 3800 AM2 chip OEM...$89.00 plus shipping...Ewiz.com

    Word up Zap, this is exactly why I needed this CPU... for an NF-M2
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    Building a RAID5 box, help me pick a motherboard

    My RAID5 box will run Linux so I've come here hoping that some of you guys have experience with recent chipsets. The disk controller chipset can make or break this project. I've got all my other parts picked out (except CPU, which depends upon the mobo...) My requirements: Any AMD/Intel...
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    Looking for a really cool looking "cube" case

    I don't like any of these cube cases. I couldn't tell you why, but I like this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811204007 Its just a funny looking, odd case. It looks loud with the funny PSU placement though. The fan blows out the front. I'd unplug the side fan...
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    Looking for a really cool looking "cube" case

    I am looking for a case to serve one specific function -- to look good next to my TV. Something small and modern. It will house a MicroATX mobo, two hdds, one dvdrw, and one card reader if it has an external 3.5". no more than that. Nothing on newegg really stands out. Anyone know of anything?
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    NAS device or fileserver?

    Well, I bought a brand new 1TB RAID5 NAS. Its not fast or full of features but it works. I consider it a temporary solution until I find the time to build my own NAS, then I will sell it. I have some questions for people with experience building and running a RAID5 server - I'm set on...
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    NAS device or fileserver?

    How about these motherboards with onboard SATA RAID0/1/5 controllers? Are they worth anything to this NAS cause?
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    NAS device or fileserver?

    It's really sad but I no longer have the love for tinkering with computers that I used to. It should also be mentioned that the FreeNAS method is usually faster in reads/writes but higher in power consumption. Customer reviews show that the particular NAS I chose as an example, the Buffalo...
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    NAS device or fileserver?

    My fileserver is 875/900GB filled. I need to make a decision. I'm going crazy trying to decide what to do. I'm going to either buy a NAS with 4x SATA and RAID5, or build my own FreeNAS. I'm a big DIY guy but this time, I really have to think about it. Maybe you guys can help...
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    Anyone know of a decent NAS box that isn't too expensive?

    Great. Where's the RAID card?
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    Seagate 500GB SATA plus 250 GB SATA 209.99 at Newegg Free Shipping

    You're kidding me. This deal is hot. Sell the 250GB for $75 in the For Sale/Trade forums and the 500GB really costs you $135. $675 for 5x 500GB for my new RAID5 fileserver (2TB total storage). Wow. Initial investment just over $1000. Any coupons to make this hotter? If anyone can...
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    A few words about my experience with the new MS Vista

    So I installed the final version of Vista from a friend of mine, and I've been running it on my laptop for 48 hours. I have 3 days left until it becomes crippled and I have to buy a key. It's a very nice upgrade from XP. The look and feel is completely different, but you can still tell it's...
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    ~~~~ IWANNA ~~~~

    Hey... this is a long shot. Looking for deals on living room furniture. A sectional sofa and a throw rug. I don't want them used off craigslist :\
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    WD Caviar SE16 500GB 7.2k 16MB Cache SATA for $180 shipped

    Sign off these forums and come back in a few months, then you will have your 25 cents. Until then shut the hell up. Now that I got that cleared up, hot deal. $20 off regular prices.
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    Epox Nforce 2 SFF Mini barebone system $109.99 shipped!!!!!

    Cool little HTPC box. How does the LCD look when lit up? I imagine putting an AGP video card, PCI TV card, and a little 802.11G USB stick in the back.
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    Seagate 750GB SATA $299.99 at Outpost - Free ground shipping

    40 cents a gig, almost at my 25 cent goal :D
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    for the first time in 10 years i am purchasing a prebuilt PC

    my first computer (1996) was a Packard Bell but after i performed surgery on that box for the 50th time i felt confident enough that my next system was going to be hand built by me, and it was. i haven't stopped since. until now. there were a few reasons why i decided to build it myself...
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    HP Debranded AMD Athlon 64X2 Dual Core 4200+ 1GB 250GB DVDRW

    Where does it say it has a TV card?
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    Tips on building an HTPC?

    Thanks for the wiring layout ! Why won't you be using a TV card? Got a TiVo already? Where you will be buying the NSK2400 from? I saw some deals a few months ago but they seem to have gone UP in price, if thats possible...
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    Tips on building an HTPC?

    Wow, that is one BAD ASS board. 939 supports Athlon64/FX/X2 SATAII RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 7.1 audio 10/100/1000 nic GeForce6150 with VGA/DVI out PCI 16, PCI 1, and two regular PCI ports. Its got everything!
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    Tips on building an HTPC?

    Oh why thank you sir. I will have a look. Can anyone gimme a quick rundown on how this thing is actually hooked up to my TV and cable box? Can you type out a diagram? I know I have an old cable box without high tech ports, but my cable TV provider allows me to exchange it for a higher...
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    Tips on building an HTPC?

    I dunno, I seem to have gotten the HTPC bug. I had way too much free time this weekend. You know how it is? This is my first venture into Home Theater. I currently have a $200 stereo and an old TV in my room. I've searched and read a few things, but I have some questions. The video card...
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    Recommend a company for website hosting

    How could you call my expectations unrealistic? Care to reword that? Dreamhost is 90% perfect for my needs, unfortunately they can't get their act together with their email system so I have to leave. It is very slow and their forums are flooded with people asking why it takes 60 seconds to...
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    Boot time slow?

    google microsoft's utility "bootvis" it will optimize your boot times and even show you a graphical representation of what is slowing it down.
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    Samba: I don't want Z:!

    I have no idea what you are asking. The Z: drive is the first drive Win2k will give your network'd drive only if you request it to be mapped. If you don't want it, why did you make Windows map it? And if you want it unmapped, why don't you just right-click on the Z: drive in My Computer and...
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    Anyone ever purchase eyeglasses off the web?

    I always get designer frames and the best lenses with all the coatings or whatever you call it. $600 combo. I've priced them out online to $150-200.