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    Grub/Lilo vga= option

    Hi, does anyone know how the hex codes/decimal values for the framebuffer options are generated? I'm talking about the optional boot parameter (e.g. vga=835 allows 1400x1050x16) for Grub/Lilo that lets you specify the resolution and bits for the framebuffer. I ask this because I'm wondering...
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    *Solved* Baffling Viewsonic VX2025WM monitor issue

    My Setup: Primary Monitor - Viewsonic VX2025WM Secondary Monitor - Dell 1905FP Video Card - BFG 6800OC with 1 x DVI and 1 x Analog Scenarios (in all cases, no video card drivers have been installed): 2025 connected via DVI and 1905 connected via analog, computer off. I turn the...
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    Laptop dual monitor support

    Hi, I was wondering if it were possible to run two external monitors from a notebook by only purchasing a docking station. I checked the specs for Dell's advanced port replicator, and it lists 1 x vga and 1 x dvi. If I keep the lid of the laptop closed, could I plug one monitor into each...
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    Connecting 2 audio sources to 1 set of speakers

    Hi, I only have 1 set of logitech 5.1 640 speakers that I want to connect both an xbox and pc audio outputs to. Right now, my setup looks like this, and here's a closeup of the adapter I have. I noticed, however, that not all my speakers work with my current setup unless I connect the speakers...
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    Port fowarding on Linux

    Hi, my current config is the internet goes into my linux server, which has 2 network cards. It is then shared to my WinXP gaming machine. I like to host Halo games (direct IP) on my WinXP machine, so I was wondering how I could setup port fowarding on my linux machine to do this. I know its...
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    Port Forwarding with WinXP ICS

    Hey, how can I port forward the necessary ports in WinXP to allow a CS server behind it to serve publicly? I tried opening the correct UDP and TCP ports in WinXP's firewall, but is there another setting/program I need to forward the ports so that my server can either be in a DMZ or its ports to...
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    Win2k and 60sec Shutdown Countdown

    Hi, I'm trying to fix some kid's computer here that is currently running win2k sp4. Everytime he tries to boot up normally, before he can even login, it says "The system process C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\SERVICES.EXE terminated unexpectedly with status code 128." He already has the highest service...
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    Keyboard?

    I'm in the market for a new keyboard...would prefer something that has a short keystroke, volume controls, but also the arrow keys in the standard position. I had a viewsonic multimedia keyboard (the giant one) and that was pretty decent. I'd get it again, but I want a change. I've typed on...
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    rcpthosts email problem

    Whenever I try to send any type of mail to any individual or place from any of my 4 email accounts under Mozilla Thunderbird, I always get the: "The mail server responded: sorry, that domain isn't in my list of allowed rcpthosts (#5.7.1). Please verify that your email address is correct in...
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    Random shutoff leads to never turning back on

    I recently installed FreeBSD on my 900Mhz, Slot A athlon comp with Abit-KA7 motherboard and Asus 6800 geforce 256. It booted up fine, so I proceeded to edit a file with vi. I tried to quit vi, but I couldn't figure out how to. I started hitting keys on the keyboard, and then the computer just...
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    Gentoo and Grub troubles

    I installed gentoo via stage 2 last night, and I've finally reached the point where I can supposedly boot into it. I used the dev-sources (2.6.1) kernel, so this might be the issue. My hardware is as follows: -Athlon 900Mhz Slot A (used the -march=athlon for my make.conf file) -Abit KA7 -256...
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    What's faster: Raid 0 Seagate 40's or 1 Raptor?

    Title pretty much says it all, but I'm wondering what would be quicker for OS loading, game loading, and game installation? I can afford 2 Seagate 7200 40gig drives with 8.5ms seek times in Raid 0 or 1 Raptor 10k drive. Does anyone have experience with this situation? Thanks.
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    How to have Debian run a command when it starts

    I followed the IP Masquerading Howto found here and I'm at the point where it works great. However, in order for it to start running, I have to manually type in /etc/rc.d/rc.firewall-2.4 each time the system boots up. In order to avoid this, I just want 2.4 Debian to automatically run that...
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    Second network card trouble in Debian

    I have two network cards, a Linksys LNE100TX and a Realtek 8139, both are detected upon starting. The Linksys is eth0 and the Realtek, eth1. The Linksys has IRQ 10 and the Realtek IRQ 11. There are no errors on "dmesg". However, when I type in ifconfig, I can only see the ethernet card...
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    Circular Paper Airplane

    I know this is a shot in the dark but I really want to build this aircraft. A long time ago (maybe 9 years) my friends and I borrowed a library book that described how to build a flying saucer/circular paper craft that, according to the book, would on good conditions "fly out of sight". I am...
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    Intermittent loss of reception

    I have a D-Link 900AP plugged into my Linksys Hub and a netgear USB wireless adapter. My computer is a floor above the access point and when I watch the netgear monitering utility, the link quality is pretty consistent at 90% and the link signal at 75%, with a speed setting of 2Mb. About every 5...
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    Anyone have the Lite-On 12x10x32 Burner?

    I am most likely going to buy this burner tonight but I am checking one last time to make sure I dont waste my money (which is very limited). I found this burner for $118 and it has burn proof so it can't be that bad right? Anyone have this that can let me know how it is? Thanks for the replies.
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    What to buy?

    I recently sold my current video card so my computer is down. I would like to upgrade to a Geforce2 GTS card but I am not sure if I should buy a Geforce2 MX now and sell it when the NV20 comes out or if I should just buy the Geforce2 GTS card and pay the extra costs. Right now I can get a GTS...