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    Can't get wireless card to work under Windows server 2008 under bootcamp

    I have the 'newest' black macbook, purchased Aug 2008. 2.4 Ghz, AirPort Extreme card, don't think there's anything else to know? As numerous people have, I picked up Server 2008 for free as a student so I can run some fun engineering programs.. I'd like to just boot it through Boot Camp, its...
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    Computer locks up, not sure what the cause is

    So, starting about 3 weeks ago, my computer started to randomly lock up. The hard drive light stays on constantly, and the entire computer is unresponsive. I have to force it off by holding the power button and restart it. I dual boot with Windows XP SP2 and Ubuntu 8.04 .... At first, I...
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    How do I create a house network that can support 50+ people?

    I live in a house with 50 people up at college, and our current internet system is absolutely miserable. We use Linksys routers that can run on phantom power through the ethernet line. So, from this, we have the infrastructure set up to have a wireless network in the house. The problem...
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    what rights does someone who has a song written about them have?

    there was a song written recently about a friend of mine that has some intensely degrading lyrics on it. The song, including the lyrics page, specifically references first names and dates to this person. Its not a song that could be "generic". Is there any right that person has over the song...
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    clearing common dialog in winamp...

    ok, i've got winamp, and whenever i got to type in the song i want to find its really annoying because it keeps throwing like 10 different options at me.. so correct me if im wrong, but its a common dialog history in windows right? how do i go about just clearing it or even getting rid of it...
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    Olympus Stylus 300 vs. 410

    Hey guys I'm looking to purchase a digital camera for my girlfriend (yes, we've been going out for awhile). She's a pretty casual shooter, but I'm also very discerning. I'm trying to decide between the two.. its about a $100 difference from prices I've logged in ($150 at circuit city for the...
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    Questions about a Dell Inspiron 6000

    I was just wondering if the videocards are interchangeable.. for instance if I bought it with a 64MB or 128MB card and later wanted to upgrade to a 128-256MB video card... is the pci express slot universal? How about the RAM? Is it cheaper to buy the 1 512MB stick and then just order a second...
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    Virus... help me please

    As if trying to get the slow down problems wasn't enough, I now have ANOTHER problem.. Norton Antivirus loads up and magically I have a virus! This is my first virus EVER guys so help me out step by step please... I run the latest Norton AV 2004, I have MS AntiSpyware and I immunized with...
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    Hey guys, questions about a couple of XP hangs...

    I posted here a while ago talking about the fact that my computer has slowed down. Its still slower than it used to be (like firefox and other problems dont just "pop" up as they used to right after I clicked them, they take a second to load).... its not as bad as it used to be, but its still...
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    Problem with ATI CCC after installing SP2..

    hey guys I now get these messages upon loading Windows XP and/or trying to open the Catalyst Control Center... cli.exe - Application has generated an exception that could not be handled. process id = 0x1e0 (480), thread id = 0x1e4 (484). CLI.exe - Application has generated an exception...
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    college laptop

    Hey guys, going to college in the fall and I am starting to shop around now. Here's what I'd like 2-Year Warranty Minimum Something that can play CS: Source at a decent clip High-speed wireless connectivity Bright, good looking screen Weight and battery are somewhat secondary, although...
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    333 mhz ram vs. 400 mhz ram

    I'm checking out some systems from Dell for my girlfriend. Her mom is set on that, she gets discounts on Dells and thats what they want... so Im comparing systems.. The targeted budget is $1000, but with the two specific things they want - an LCD (17") and a software package w/ Powerpoint...
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    dell computer slowing down

    hey guys, my computer is about 1.5 years old now... which is getting close to upgrade time, but that doesnt explain this to me.. its a Dell... 2.4 Ghz P4, 512 533mhz RDRAM, ATI Radeon 9700 128MB (its their tuned down version unforunately, 263 mhz/263 mhz.. if i try to overclock it at all with...
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    Good computer science school?

    Hey guys, I live in upstate NY which is about 1/2 hour from the PA border about Binghamton-ish area if you know where that is. I'm trying to find the best school thats within a 10 hour (MAX, Im looking for something more in the 4 hour) range of my area. I've been looking at RIT. I'm only a...
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    XP crashing (file causing it called "nv4") please help

    Hey guys my cousin has a computer from internetishop.com that's been having problems Its an Athlon 1800+ PC w/ 512 MB RAM, 64MB Nvidia Geforce 2 MX200 Its been crashing about 2-3 times a day giving this error (not exact): A file has corrupted the system and the system has been shut down to...
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    Hey, please rate the hardware in this system

    I'm choosing a computer system for around $800 (shipped) for my cousin and here's what I come up with: www.internetishop.com : AMD XP 1800 (1.53GHz) DVD+CDRW Gamer System(Product #: VTX-GA1800-BXP) Link...
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    information needed about internetishop.com please!

    Hey guys, I was wondering about internetishop.com. They have fantastic prices, perfect for my cousin who wants a decent internet/email computer for around $700 (which they have.. perfect for him, AMD 1800+ XP, 80 gig HD, nice sound system, 256MB of RAM, good quality parts) I was wondering if...
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    Best pre-assembled system for $500-$1000?

    Hey guys, whats the best preassembled system (you know, built, drivers, OS installed, etc.) for $500-$1000? Should have Win XP Home included and installed as the OS, and a Sound Card, and Speakers besides the barebones sytem. (Probably the Audigy Gamer?). Not necessarily needing a Video Card...
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    CS 1.3 "Couldn't find Mic Volume" problems...

    I know you guys are tech savvy, and the CS.NET is too darn lagged to get a response, so Im wondering if u can help.. Comp stats: 450Mhz Gateway(yes, help me) 128MB(ooo ouch) Radeon LE(Tw34k3d 0ut) Creative Soundblaster AudioPCI 128D(thats the driver atleast) Problem: Whenever I run the voice...
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    Flat screen monitors

    Not sure if this should go in this forum or not but.. I'm looking to purchase a good 17" Flat screen in the $500-$1000 range. KDS, maybe? Which model? I'm looking to replace my 19" CRT and from what I understand a 17" flattie should have about the same viewing area. 19&quot...
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    Internet Explorer's Content Adviser..

    I know the password and everything so this isnt about how to get past it. For some reason if I close down every copy of IE and reopen it, the Adviser reenables itself after I disable it. This happened all of a sudden. Yesterday. I opened it and content adviser turned on. I can't KEEP it...
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    LAN Party Case modding

    I'm lookin for some good guides to case modding (you know, putting in glass, neon lights, whatever, hehe) Thinking about doing it. Thanks guys.
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    Radeon LE HS and RAM measurements

    What exactly are the specs (mm by mm) of the LE's HS? I'm going to put a fan on it and I needa know how big it should be. Same for the ramsinks. Overkill? Maybe, but I can cook you green eggs and ham inside my box, sh** I'd burn them. (oh and, best fan/sinks? hehe)
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    Blorb from 2cooltek.com

    I'm gonna get this SOB with 4 10x20mm wingfin ramsinks for my radeon. Question is: is it okay to use the epoxy that comes with the blorb for the blorb and the pads that come with it(I understand both some with it) on the ramsinks? or which way should it go eh? I'd rather not spend another $8 on...
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    What's the best HSF/Ramsinks for a Radeon LE?

    I was looking at milisec. But eh, I'm trying to find one thats not too loud and hopefully not going to take up more than 1 PCI slot. hell if it doesnt even take up 1 that'd be great too! Just something so I can keep it at 183/183 since my box is too hot to do that with just the heatsink.
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    Win98 Background...

    ALT+CNTRL+DEL Background that is. I have literally about 12 programs running and when I boot up, it gives me 79% free. Problem is, a number of them when I close them give me BSODs(Not the systray and whatever). And yes, I have a piece of sh** gateway computer. Only I few I can close and the...
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    AA..

    I open up RadeonTweaker and set my AA to 4X multisampling with Anisotropic Filter to MAX and Bias to 8. I open up Quake 3, and its more annoying than Non-AA! None of the edges are smoothed or anything, they almost seem more jaggy. What the hell is wrong with it? Could it be the suckiness of...
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    Pixel/Vertex Shaders

    Hey I use a Radeon LE, and i read on the specs it said it supported hardware vertex/pixel shading. In RadeonTweaker it has both the options disabled. The reason it says is that the implementation is buggy because of the changing API and it will never be fully stable. My question is, do you...
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    ATI RADEON LE

    Okay, now that I have it and have gone through a buttload of troubles to get it in(When I put it in I had to move my ethernet which subsequently messed up a bunch of configurations for my internet. took a long time and some tech support to put it back, installation of the card itself was like...
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    Newegg.com Tracking

    Hey guys, it gives me my tracking number (it just uploaded about 30 minutes ago from the time of this message) and when I go to the fedex site (about 1 minute ago =P) it says its not found and/or not uploaded. You think its not uploaded yet? Because it's got me worried.
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    Radeon LE issues

    What exactly is Flashing my BIOS on the card? What will it do for me? Will it increase preformance any more than if I just overclocked and enabled HyperZ? Has anyone not been able to overclock to the retail version? Should I even bother considering a fan for the card? I heard it does...
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    Upgrading my CPU

    I have a Gateway G6-450 at 450 Mhz(obviously) with 128MB pc100 SDRAM. Would it be worth while, and is it possible(i'm worried about my case size) to upgrade to a Pentium 3 Slot-1 667 Mhz w/ 256mb pc133 SDRAM? I'm getting a RADEON LE soon, so I figure this should keep me at bare minimum for...
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    Installing a video card

    I recently ordered the White Box-ATI RADEON LE and I was wondering.. How should I go about installing it? I'm upgrading from a 3dfx Voodoo Banshee :D
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    How much would this sell for?

    3dfx Voodoo Banshee 16MB SGRAM video card. My friend needs a cheap 1xAGP card and I figured I'd sell this one to him once I get my 32MB RADEON LE.. Good price? (not $1 or anything like that, even though its worth it :P)