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    Installing Server 2k3 x64 on Dell PowerEdge SC430

    Hi, I've got a Dell PowerEdge SC430 with 2GB of RAM that I want to install an evaluation copy of server 2k3 x64 on. However, whenever I try I always get the same result. At the end of the first part of text-mode setup, just before the drive partition/formatting options usually appear, the...
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    riprep + RIS + OEM drivers problem

    Hi All, Here's a quickie for you - I want to deploy a Windows XP riprep image to several thousand clients using a 2003 RIS server. All the clients are PXE bootable (I actually have three different riprep images to encompass all HAL types we use). I use a sysprep.inf file in the c:\sysprep...
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    Why SSL 3.0 usually chosen over TLS 1.0?

    Hi, I was just reading up on the differences between SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0. From what I can tell they're quite similar apart from the fact that TLS uses a HMAC algorithm (as opposed to MAC for SSL). Again, from what I can tell HMAC is superior in terms of security as compared to a MAC...
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    Just wiped out on 70-290 exam

    Hi, Just thought I'd share my current crash-and-burn escapade with everyone. I've been studying for the MS 70-290 W2k3 server exam for the past week - but managed to come in just under the bar! Since I paid for it that's £100 (~$180) up the chimney. Moral of story? If like me you don't have...
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    Ultrabay 2000 removal procedure

    Hi, Just a quick question, but I can't find a definitive answer on IBM's site or the net: I have a T22 thinkpad and would like to swap the ultrabay 2000 DVD for the floppy drive whilst the unit is powered up. I assume I can do this from the "Safely remove hardware" system tray icon - but want...
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    BBC Plans New Arabic TV Channel

    Hi, Always good to hear of possible Al-Jazeera alternatives coming along. Here is the BBC link. Hope this one goes ahead. Cheers, Andy
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    You can have him - please take him away!

    Hi, Here's the BBC story. Personally, I have no idea why this person still resides freely in the uk. Please take him away. Pretty please. :) Andy
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    BBC: Bush proposal to send man to mars

    Hi, If this comes to be - we are going to live in very exciting (and expensive) times indeed! If it goes ahead I'll be glued to my TV and the internet watching this stuff for years. Cheers, Andy
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    Critical time for Beagle 2 probe

    Here's hoping, The story. This has to be about the bigget thing the UK has ever been involved with in terms of space exploration. I hope the separation goes according to plan. I cannot wait for Christmas day, to hear that the probe landed safely and we're getting some new info from Mars...
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    Harsh Prison Terms for Chinese "Entertainers"

    Hi, Just read this. I've had various foreign people talk to me about it who've read about it in different languages - so I assume it is true. Talk about harsh! Obviously bad timing and somewhat illegal. But life imprisonment! Wow. Never heard of prositution of being a pimp carrying a...
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    Reinstalling Office 2003 from Administrative Update

    Hi, This is a question for IT administrators. I don't know whether I've done something silly or not? I've just updated my office 2003 administrative image with a new MS patch. I want to reinstall this image on several of our computers across the network. My question is, do I need to...
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    Woman arrested for selling adult toys in Texas [Cleburne]

    Hi, Thought that this was a joke! It wasn't! Who'd want to live in a community like that? Cheers, Andy
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    please delete - wrong forum

    Please delete - accidentally posted here instead of PaN Thanks, Andy
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    Saddam was drugged?

    Hi, This story from Saddam's eldest daughter just breaking. I suppose his betrayer (if they were his guards) would want to make his capture easy? Thoughts? Andy
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    Father Christmas isn't allowed to advertise in S.A. this year!

    Hi, IMHO This article shows how not to "protect" children from disappointment. Bad news for kids in South Africa. Cheers, Andy Old thread bumped by spammer. Admin allisolm
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    Windows 98/ME support deadlines help clarify please

    Hello, Could someone please clear this issue up for me. At work we have a few win 98SE/ME machines. Now, I realise that "mainstream support" ended for Win 98SE on June 30 2003 and that it is due to end for ME on December 31 2003. Does this mean that critical security patches will/are no...
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    How to get to HD on Compaq Presario 1235?

    Hi, The title says it all really. Thanks, Andy
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    C&C Generals/Zero hour + NV 52.16 driver

    Hi, I recently upgraded from my old Nvidia 42? 45? driver to the 52.16 WHQL driver. Since then I've had corruption (texture/colour goes to black) of the terrain. Before I switch back - I wonder if anyone's seen anything similar? I haven't been able to find anything about this on the web...
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    BBC: S.A. getting serious on HIV/AIDS

    Hi, This story tells how South Africa is almost quadrupling it's AIDS/HIV spending over the next year. I guess it's no coincidence that this happens shortly after the drug companies find ways of improving the efficiency of HIV drug manufacture --> lower prices. Cheers, Andy
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    BBC: USSC to hear Afghan Camp X-ray appeals

    Hi, Just saw this on the BBC. Transcript of BBC page given below: Do you think this could lead to a contraversial decision - or do you think it's a case of "going through the motions"? Cheers, Andy
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    BBC: EU imposes tariffs on US goods

    Hi, Here is the story. Any thoughts? Cheers, Andy
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    Norton Corporate Ghost 7.5 Help please!

    Hi, I'm currently involved in evaluating whether Norton Ghost Corporate version is right for our company. As well as wanting to make image backups, we'd also like to make incremental backups - of among other things - samba shares. Does anyone know if it is possible to make user specified...
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    UK/US "ghost fleet" dilemma

    Hi, Saw this link describing the problem. These ships are contaminated hulks under tow in the mid-atlantic. The UK has decided not to allow them in terratorial waters for the purposes of scrapping. Any thoughts on what should be done/who should pay/be to blame? What's the US POV on this...
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    If there is an arguement for an NHS...

    IMHO this would be it... I'm from the UK, but talk to a lot of US friends who are both for and against the current system. Their main arguement for an NHS isn't based on "giving money for other's treatment" but more like "it covers you for all eventualities at a fraction of the cost of private...
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    BBC: Clinton brokers cheap AIDS drugs deal

    Hi, I found this link to the story. Seems like its taken a long time to do the right thing. I'm thinking *possible* dent in profits (as the consumers of these can't afford the drugs at normal prices anyway, and these discounted supplies are only limited to AIDS saturated but poor markets)...
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    End of Concorde

    Hi, It's a sad day today as Concorde is about to be grounded for good. I hope some day that supersonic jet tech comes down to reasonable enough prices such that commercial operators can go with it. I REALLY wanted to fly in that aircraft one day. I can't imagine what it must be like to fly...
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    POLL: Globalisation - The bitter pill?

    Hi, Having read quite a few globalisation (not to be confused with free trade) and "jobs going abroad" threads, I'm having difficulty understanding the point of view some of you share. As such I created this little poll to see if it could shed a little more light on the consensus for me...
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    Cat 3.8 is out of the bag

    Hi, The new ATI Cat 3.8 drivers are out. Go get them! Cheers, Andy
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    Informers rewarded yet?

    Hi, Does anyone know whether the informers that ratted on Saddam's sons have been paid yet? Did they get $30 million as promised? I would hope this is all done and dusted - as IMHO failure to do so undermines the administration's integrity as seen by Iraqi's and would-be informers. Cheers, Andy
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    Opinions On Blair's Congressional Address

    Hi, Anyone else notice the not-so-subtle suggestion for more multi-lateral body (UN etc) involvement in future conflicts, rebuilding, etc. in Blair's congress speech? Winning hearts and minds? That was the best part IMHO. You can link to the official transcript here. Despite the lack of...
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    I hope the US extradites X-ray UK nationals

    Hi, I have one major problem with the US administration at the moment - and that is the procedure adopted at X-ray. Detention without trial, closed door system, military trials on the horizon, possible (probable) executions, etc. I hear the UK is officially petitioning the US to extradite the...
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    Backing up bootable Win 98SE CD

    Hi, I have a copy of Win 98SE that we want to back up at work. It's a bootable CD and we'd like to make sure the clone is also (no more faffing around with dodgy floppies!). Any idea what the best way is to do this. I've tried copying the boot files from the source CD, but there are 2 and...
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    What is the chance for peace worth?

    Hi, I've been reading all your views on terrorism, peace plans and so forth (with regard to Israel/Palestine) of recent. I have a question that I'd appreciate if you looked over and answered (with more than a yes or no!). "Would it be right to free all the Palestinian terrorist...
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    Opinion/Help on setting up my own IMAP/SMTP server

    Hi, I've been searching for a good guide on what it takes/costs to host your own mail server (for just a few users i.e. less than 10). I've not yet been able to find what I'm looking for. I was hoping for a guide that tells you the ins and outs if you have access to: A domain name A computer A...
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    Hosting my own IMAP/SMTP server

    Hi, I've been searching for a good guide on what it takes/costs to host your own mail server. I've not yet been able to find what I'm looking for. I was hoping for a guide that tells you the ins and outs if you have access to: A domain name A computer A willing and reliable ISP Does anyone...
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    On a slightly different note... Someone should have got a childminder!

    Hi, This story surprised me. Am I the only one who sees this as really stupid (taking the baby to the AC/DC concert)? Or am I over-reacting (I'm not sure in all honesty!)? Cheers, Andy
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    US unveils $15 billion AIDS package

    Hi, I thought that this link (I'm sure there are others) was worthy of some praise. It is good to see the US making such a donation towards fighting the effects and spread of AIDS, especially in Africa. I hope that the EU can get it's act together and start pulling it's weight on this issue...
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    Help with OLD cat 1900 24 port switch

    Hi, I'm currently gathering a host of equipment to use as my lab for the CCNA. I've recently come accross an very old cat 1900 24 port switch at work. When I say old I mean the console port has a D type serial connector as opposed to RJ45. I managed to get the factory installed password from...
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    Oupost Firewall v2 finally released!

    Hi, For those who love this app and have been waiting for what seems like eons - just a quick note to say that v2 is now out. You can download from Agnitum directly. I've got it and I can confirm that the nasty "error loading engine 1058" or equivalent error has gone :) Cheers, Andy
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    BBC - War Critics Agree to Back New US (UK/Spain sponsored) UN Resolution

    Hi, Here is the story. Cheers, Andy EDIT: The story now it has been formerly lifted is here. I don't see any bias - but I'm sure if there is someone will point it out for me... ;)