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    XP accessing Vista share

    Ok, I'm at a loss. I just want to share a folder for my brother's home network. -I've read the MS technet article -I've enabled all sharing and discovery options (except the one requiring passwords). -I've set it to a private network. -I've set up the folder permissions for full file...
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    PC-to-PC netwroking

    My friend needs to back up a bunch of stuff (gigs of data -- word docs, mp3s, and video files) to a second computer. She doesn't have a medium large enough to do this with (she's got floppies). I recommended to her that she buy a patch/crossover cable so she could network the two and...
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    Java ServerSocket question

    Hello, I have some java code that just doesn't seem to be working properly, and I'm not sure why. I'll post the segment, and then explain what's happening. if (e.getSource() == startButton)//starting server { String temp1; temp1 =...
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    need to learn about secure web programming

    Hi. I'm a junior in college working toward a degree in CS, but I've never done any web development before. As it's Jr. year, we need to start working on whipping up our proposals for senior projects. I've been in contact with a friend at a company (that I have a good shot at getting a job...
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    Debian PCMCIA NIC installation issues

    Ok, fist off, I am very new to Linux, and have probably already done some very wrong things trying to get this to work. I'm sorry, please be patient with me I have a laptop that I have had Debian 3.0 on and, unfortunatly, I haven't done too much learning on it yet. I was able to come across...
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    help with new PC decision...

    Well, it's the same old story...stable, unstable, then dead. Today my motherboard hit the last stop and now I'm looking replace. It's an old KT7A-raid, so I can't easily reuse the 1ghz Athlon C, or the pc-133 RAM. It's time for a major upgrade. I hate to admit it, but it's been quite a...
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    XP reinstall probs

    Ok...So my XP install dies..long story..I know what caused it and will avoid from now on..lets move on shall we? so I save all I want from my boot drive and format (NTFS). I pop in the winXP CD and start to install. I hit F6 to install my hipoint 370 drivers, the install finishes with the IDE...
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    two questions actually...

    First off...I am getting completely lost with these code names from AMD. Off the top of my head I've heard Barton, Morgan, Palimino, tbred 'A' and 'B' Can someone tell me what these mean? Also, I have a socket A mobo (Abit KT7a) will any current procs still fit it? ok Number two. I have...
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    freezing..is it video card or Windows?

    Hello, I'm running Windows XP with all patches save the spk (because it killed my system twice). I have an ATI RAEDON LE video card...yes I know it has it's memory clocked lower than normal... Shut up! It's all I could afford. Anyway... After Christmas (no true event prompting this as no...
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    What would you do?

    In September 20, 2002 Alan Dershowitz (law professor at Harvard)went on ?60 Minutes.? During his interview he posed the following hypothetical to Mike Wallace. Consider that a terrorist has planted a nuclear bomb somewhere in New York City. The authorities have captured the man that they...
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    Isass.exe system error--won't boot

    Hello, I have a windows XP (With service pack 1) and it has been working fine for for the last couple of days...YEah! None of those SP1 horror stories for me! but when I turn on my computer this morning right before the login screen would come up, I get: "Isass.exe - System Error. An invalid...
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    I need help getting arround XP security (not illegal)!

    due to a bad crash, windows XP Pro would not boot. This copy of windows had some very important files that I needed. Try as I might, I couldn't get them from the console the XP CD wave me. I couldn't repair it, so I installed windows over the old copy. I used a different account then the...
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    CD left open--how to close?

    I burned an .ISO image with Fireburner, however I noticed afterwards that Fireburner was set to "leave session open" How do I now close IT? I don't want to add anything, I just want to be able to read it. Thanks.
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    Win XP and a Pentax camera

    Hello, I've had a Pentax camera (Optio 330) for several months and have been very happy with it. All I have had to do to transfer the pics to my Windows XP PC are plug it in and run through the wizard that pops up. However, I think I accidentally clicked on the "advanced" option on the wizard...
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    I need an e-mail client

    I used to use Netscape, but I don't really like it. I've also used Euroda, but didn't like the AdWare/SpyWare. So No I'm looking for a new Email client. Free. I'm poor. And PS, don't mention Outlook, or O. Express. Hate 'em plus they are a security nightmare. So...What e-mail client...
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    hmm...windows XP and a digital camera

    Hello, I've had a Pentax camera (Optio 330) for several months and have been very happy with it. All I have had to do to transfer the pics to my Windows XP PC are plug it in and run through the wizard that pops up. However, I think I accidentally clicked on the "advanced" option on the...
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    Help with ATI DVD player

    I just upgraded to WinXP and so i needed to upgrade ATI's DVD player too...Now I HATE this new interface (It's huge and ugly too) I know there is a way to go back to the small "classic-style" control buttons, but after 20 minutes of searching I can't find it...anyone know?
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    time sync

    Hello, I'm running Win2k pro sp2 behind a linksys router. My computer clock is a little slow, so i want to use a time sync program. I've tried many, but I can't get any of then to work...Either it is Win2k or the NAT router. I've opened the ports all the docs (for the dozen or so programs...
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    Anyone help me with a Linksys router?

    I got a linksys router and 3 computers up and running on DHCP. All is great we are sharing the cable connection, except I have a lot of programs that no wont work due to closed ports. I want to forward those ports to my computer, but literally the only thing ANY help i can see from linksys is...
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    F@H troubles....

    Found out I haven't uploaded an of my work since November... (When we got a NAT router). I've also just downloaded the latest (v. 2.15) f@h console client. I open it, enter my name, team, (does it need roxy or not, neither work), and tell it to not ask me before sending. Then I get: "Getting...
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    Ok...Im sure I'm missing something stupid, but...

    Im sure it's a simple problem...I just can't get my mind to work... Brand new yesterday...8 port Linksys router hooked up to cable connection. RJ-45 in the walls and into the PC's. I've got Win2000 sp2, and there is another thats just Win98SE. Both have file/printer sharing and are in the...
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    I'm sure it's a simple problem..

    Im sure it's a simple problem...I just can't get my mind to work... Brand new yesterday...8 port Linksys router hooked up to cable connection. RJ-45 in the walls and into the PC's. I've got Win2000 sp2, and there is another thats just Win98SE. Both have file/printer sharing and are in the...
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    req'ing *.bin info

    Can I get some info on *.Bin files? I know the basics -- they are a CD image that you use to burn stuff on CD's. I've downloaded some, and used fireburner to burn them and they work great, but I wanna know more. I know you can convert *.ISO to *.bin, but how do you make them? How do make...
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    In the interest of public mental health...

    With recent events, I think it is important to make sure every one is doing fine, in a mental health sort of way. Now where can you find the highest concentration of wackos per capita? Thats right...ATOT. Here is a standardized mental health test. Please. For your loved-ones, see if you...
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    I'de like to hear your stories!

    It seems to me, that there is only one thing more numerous then Hydrogen in this Galaxy. And that is incompetent teachers/administrators/bosses/anyone else who just makes you bitter because they are idiots and have authority. I want to hear your stories. Please. I?ll get the ball rolling...
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    Pad or Paste?

    I am unhappy with my current CPU temps (aren't we all ;) ). I was thinking about getting a new HSF and one thing I am seeing that isn't talked about in any review I've seen is a thermal pad VS. thermal paste. Which works better? If I get a HSF with a pad and remove it in favor of paste, will...
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    Any details on this "corruption" between the Via KT133A chipset and SB live?

    I have an Abit KT7A-Raid and a Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value. Now, I am getting a few more blue screens then I should (considering this is a fresh install), but I associated this with my processor temp getting pretty high. Anyone know anthing more about this incompatibility? Also...