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    Where to buy CHEAP furniture for new apt?

    So I'm living on my own for the 1st time, moving into my new apt in 2 days. I have NO furniture, only electronics (TV, home theater, computer, etc). I'm wondering where you guys would recommend I buy CHEAP furniture. My obvious first thought was craigslist, but after checking out uhaul.com...
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    Ubuntu Refusing to boot on T61 laptop

    So I just installed Ubuntu 7.1 (from ultimate edition 1.7 DVD). I installed from the LiveCD, and everything went fine. I must note that I had to boot LiveCD from safemode in order to get my graphics working (Nvidia NVS 140M). Now, whne I boot after installing, I just get a blank screen with...
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    Where to buy (cheap) Furniture?

    So I'm moving into a new appt. soon and need to buy some new furniture since the stuff I have now is going to my brother. I need to buy a desk, dresser, comfortable full back chair, and a mattress, but I think the mattress set I'll just buy locally. Anyway, is a place like Office Depot my...
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    Anyone been to La Paz, Bolivia?

    I'm going to La Paz, Bolivia on Saturday to volunteer in some hospitals for 4 weeks through a program my univ. recommended. Just wondering if anyone else has been and has any tips for survival, getting around, things to do in free time, etc. I took spanish in HS and knew it pretty well, but I...
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    Best/Fastest way to transfer money across the US?

    I need to send my bro some $$ a few states away. Are there any alternatives to Western union which charges $25 just to send $180? I wanna be able to send the $ tonight (preferably online) and have him be able to pick it up somewhere by him and get cash. Is this even possible? Western union...
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    ML Disk needed for Vista RC2??

    I'm trying to burn the Vista RC2 .iso into a DVD+RW but it keep rejecting the disk and asking for a ML Disk...wtf?? I burned RC1 with the same drive and SAME type of DVD+RWs and it runs great!! Plus, RC1 = 2.6gb while RC2 = 2.5gb! What is going on here? am I missing something? please help I'm...
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    ebay scam?? help

    ok so I just sold a laptop on eBay. It was purchased with buy it now in about 4hrs from auction posting. User had 0 feedback...then I get this email: Hello, Compliment of the season to you.I am Mrs esther clint from NJ, but Presently i am leading a conference in NJ now. I saw your item...
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    Is this a SCAM?

    I'm tryin to sell my laptop on here, and just got this email from a guy who PM'ed me and told me to email him since he doesn't check PM's often. Just got this as a reply... "Hello, I'm a UK citizen and i want to buy this item for my SON who is studying in college in Lagos , West...
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    Does a program like this exist?

    I'm looking for a program that will allow me to change several sequences of numbers in a registry file automatically. By this I mean that when the program is run, a window pops up and asks the user to input lets say 4 different values (numbers) for 4 different fields (ie: speed, length...
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    is this dumb?

    I'm currently a college student and own a 14" SXGA+ IBM T42p (1.8/60gb/512mb/wifi/dvd/cdrw/FireGL/etc). Dont get me wrong, this is a GREAT laptop and I love it to death. Especially the 6hr+ battery life. Only problem is, the laptop RARELY ever leaves me desk except for when I fly home. And when...
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    is this possible?

    Is it possible for me to put some type of device into a car, possibly GPS or the like, then be able to track everywhere that this car goes from my computer at home (without car occupants knowing)?? just wondering, for alittle school project i'm thinking of starting... I was thinking of buying a...
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    How does this A64 setup look?

    I'm wanting to upgrade my somewhat outdated P4 2.26b @2.6ghz, Abit IT7 max 1, 512mb pc2700 w/80 +250gb WD SE 8mb 8.2krpm. Its running rather sluggish these days, time for an upgrade. Looking to get the following: A64 3000+ OEM Chaintech VNF3-250 mobo 2x 512mb A-DATA ddr500 pc4000 Alpha...
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    Worth it to upgrade??

    Here are my current system specs: Abit IT7 max 1 P4 2.26b @ 2.7ghz w/Alpha pal8945 512mb pc2700 Samsung original Sapphire 9700 non-pro Liteon 52x burner Pioneer 16x dvd Powmax 550w PSU onboard sound (optical :)) 250gb WD special edition 8mb cache 7.2krpm 80gb WD SE 8mb cache 7.2krpm 40gb...
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    BenQ FP951 19" LCD vs ???

    I'm in the market to purchase 2x 18-19" LCDs. I dont game much. I mostly watch movies/DVD, program, web browsing, pic editing, word docs, etc. I want to purchase both for under $1100. The BenQ FP951 19" has AMAZING reviews on newegg and also fits my price range well. I'm wondering, CAN it be...
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    Looking for small (~12") laptop, help?

    I just got an apple iBook 12" 800mhz, 30gb, dvd/cdrw, radeon 7500 32mb, 640mb ram. I LOVE the laptop, but only problem is I cant do as much as I thought i'd be able to do because of mac OS X. These things include a buncha programs that I use (no mac versions), programming apps, no linux, etc...
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    How to clean a laptop screen?

    I'm wondering how I would go about cleaning my laptop screen? Not sure what to use on it... thanks
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    1801FP 18.1" LCD alternatives?

    I'm currently in the market for a new 18-19" LCD. I actually am looking to buy 2. Anyways, I've narrowed it down to the 1801FP. I can get 2, brand new, for $960 shipped. How's this sound? Should I look into any other LCDs?? I dont really want to buy used since I'm buying 2 and I want them to be...