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    Online friend is having trouble with windows...

    Here is the thread in it's entirety: http://forums.jpfitness.com/of...computer-question.html Any advice for him?
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    Replacing the front side USB ports

    I accidentally broke one of the ports and want to replace it. Is this possible? Does anyone sell the dual ports?
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    Enclosures for old, old drives.

    I've got: 1. Quantum Bigfoot drive. It's and ATA-33 interface. 2. Seagate ST31220A (Medalist 1220). AT interface. They came out of my old Pentium Pro 200Mhz box. I'm wanting to see if there is anything of value still on this drives. I have no problem drilling them to destroy them...
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    Low cost but efficient backup solution.

    Here is what I have: 1. WinXP Pro system with 2x320gig drives. 2. WinXP Home laptop with 60gig, 40gig and 30gig drive. 3. Linux server w/ 30gig drive. I'm looking to build a decent universal backup system, perhaps something on the order of a homemade NAS built around cheap 20-60gig...
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    C++: Do you flowchart?

    I'm curious, for those of you who are C++ programmers. Do you flowchart class hierarchy and if you do, what tools do you use for mapping/planning out the development? I have an older copy of Visio, before MS bought them, but I can't find the serial number, so I need a new tool.
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    Need a book recommendation...

    Basically, trees are the hardest for me to understand how the implementation works. I fully grasp the concept, but having seen it on paper, with little tutorial text to go with it, I've never understood how they manage to keep it balanced. Building one seems easy enough, keeping it balanced...
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    Top Nine Manliest names in the world.

    Top Nine Manliest Names in the World I'm surprised Magnus Ver Magnusson is behind the dick fella... And SSG Max Fightmaster isn't already a Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter character? WTF?
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    Writing general equations.

    I has been a while since I took a math class and I don't have any of my book anymore. I'm documenting a base number system for precise astronomical measurements on a computer for a game I'm writing, but I want to make sure I'm writing it properly. Here is what I'm thinking is the general...
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    VC++ 6.0 -> VS Express 2005.

    I've decided to make a thread devoted to this, since it looks like I'm going to have a hard time adapting to VS Express's API and I'm going to have lots O' questions. Here is the latest trouble I'm having difficulty with: in teh calling function, the data is declared as such: char...
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    Console app in VS Express C

    Ok, I'm evaluating VS Express. I need to specify a commandline to my console app (it won't run without it). I'm not familiar with VS Express. Where do I find this option?
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    Reading data vs computing it.

    I'm nearing the end of development of the first pass of my rigid body physics generator. I lazed about a bit, but mostly, I had problems with concepts of order in 3D space and as I would near the completion, a counter example would pop up and I'd be back to the beginning of the loop. It's...
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    Access Firefox's dictionary...

    I've clicked the wrong menu item and added some misspellings to the dictionary. How do I delete them?
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    What are the restrictions on VS Express?

    I'm just looking for now. Did MS put any restrictions on this since it's free? Could I sell anything I make with it? Does it produce professional level finished products, read as, are all the optimization options in place? I'm comparing it against OpenWatcom.
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    Recommend a flash/thumb drive.

    It'll need to carry a C compiler on it, along with source code for a game I'm making. I'm thinking between 8-16 Gig. Anyone have favs and can state why.
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    Division more costly than multiplication?

    I tried looking on Intel's site for machine instruction timings, but I couldn't find anything. I found a doc on opcodes and whether a particular instruction is valid for 64bit use, but I couldn't find the docs on instruction timings. Nevermind, I think I found something...odd, after 10 years...
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    Deciding whether to multi-thread under Windows.

    I'm developing a program to find some physical characteristics of geometry. In short, you give it a model defined by a list of triangles that defines a closed geometry, a mass and scale (in case the model was designed at less than full sized) and the program proceeds to find the volume, the...
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    How much is too much?

    This is going back to my space shooter game I'm developing and also very much future plans, but I'm gauging consumer interest since it helps shape the development... So, I'm considering how I'm going to model sublight drive. Chemical, aka solid fuel, is out, considering the amount of mass...
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    Ideas on how to approach this C problem...

    I'll try to make this as concise as possible. I have a 3D model defined by a list of triangles. Each triangle is defined with it's own set of three vertices. I need to optimize this down to just a single list of vertices with no duplication for future calculations with the vertices of each...
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    Recommend a mag...

    that is geared toward the development and business side of games. I bought a PC Gamer and I'm disappointed.
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    Ownership of a domain name.

    I used to own a couple domain names, but I've long since let them slip out of my grasp. What service can I use to see who controls them if anyone grabbed them up? Nevermind. I found it. Someone's got control of it, but it looks like they aren't asking much for it, only $9.95. I think I'm...
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    Looking for info/tech article on passing FP over TCPIP.

    It's going to be necessary for me to pass FP nummbers over a TCPIP connection. For now, it'll be between two or more windows machines, but eventually, I want to incorporate something universal (at least to include Linux/X11 and Windows). UPDATE: Nevermind. After doing about six hours...
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    Some questions as to what you like...

    I'm working a game, which I've been wanting to do for some time. It'll be co-op, pretty much only co-op, at least in the beginning. It's kind of difficult to describe w/o totally giving it away and I'm not ready to let the world in on it. It's just little ole me doing it, for now, so any...
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    Reinstalled VC++ 6.0.

    I spent a couple hours today getting it up to date, at least to SP6, also VS to SP6. I dl'd DX9.0 SDK and the lastest date on my MSDN sub I could find was July 2001. It has been a while since I did any experiemental programming, but I'm developing an interest again. This is on XP Pro...
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    Dumb question time...

    I still use the PS/2 ports for my kb and mouse. The mouse is USB but I put the adapter on it to make use of the PS/2 port for the mouse. The KB is naturally a PS/2, but if it weren't, I'd stick an adapter on it. It just seems stupid to have the ports on my mobo and not use them. Other than...
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    FPSs with good AI.

    Ok, I've gone through FEAR a few times now and I have to say, definately a very influential FPS. I loved the story and I really loved the tactical side at least as much. It was a pretty smart AI, with surprising turns: some of the soldiers refusing to advance under orders, rushings, flankings...
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    Headphones. Calling audiophiles.

    I've got Sennheiser HD 280s in my wishlist, but I've seen people talk about the HD 555s. The 555 are significantly higher, but the 280s are better rated (I'm betting thats mostly because they are <$100 where as the 555s are on the order of $150). If someone has experience with these two and...
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    Earthlink, cable, buffalo and the network connection.

    I'm having trouble establishing a wan connection using my Buffalo WHR-HP-G54. The wizard fails to detect a DHCP or PPPoE and my attempts to find it are failing. Earthlink's support is less than helpful since they want their customers to use their special front end. Does anyone have...
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    Spyware Blaster

    This is going to sound like a product pimp, but it's another thing I think highly of while not seeing anyone recommend it (unless there is a reason I'm not aware). I'm n the process of reestablishing my new computer to the same level as my laptop. I didn't run an AV on it, but I did run...
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    Buffulo routers

    Someone recommende this brand of router to me. In particular, the model WHR-G54S. This thing is sold out most places (amazon was only one left) and newegg isn't listing it anymore. Should I take it as a sign the company is discontinuing it and moving on to updated models? If so, they have...
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    PC Tools.

    I'm running 32-bit XP Pro. I used to use Symantec's tool suite, which I still have on my XP Home laptop. I liked it, but it was perhaps overkill for what I used on it. One of the things I used a lot was the registry cleaner and defragmenter and I also liked the windoctor and general system...
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    Undoing/redoing partitions in WinXP.

    This is a new install. I got two 320gig drives, but I generally don't use much for programs. When I first installed, I partition a 50gig and the remainder of disk 0 for data. Disk 1 would be entirely data. However, the install didn't go as planned and the 50 (C:) is a system partition and E...
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    CPU power...

    Ok, the manual for my mobo shows an eight pin power connector, but the mobo has a cover over one half and my psu has two connectors. I have a dual core, E6600. Am I supposed to use both connectors or just one (the mobo manual isn't clear on this).
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    Max partition size on WinXP Pro

    I've got 2 x 320Gig drives coming and I've never had drives that large before. I'm reading on the MS site, 1TB is the max drive size FAT32 supports, but I also heard an AT that 200Gig is the max partition size (but I can't find that little tidbit). I'm trying to get ready for my build that...
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    If and when to lap a CPU.

    I hear one should lap the heatsink and CPU to get the best surface contact, however, I'm certain that lapping a CPU voids the warranty. So, should I run it first to make sure it works before considering lapping it? If I do that, should I not bother with a HS until I verify it at least...
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    How long does it take for newegg to...

    Not quite hardware, but it's not for O/T either. So I've got my computer ordered, it's sitting at step 1 for the past 2 days. I called them this morning (woke up to do it to) and she told me my card was approved, but it needed verification. Nice security, I'm not bitchin about that, but it's...
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    Is there really any need for a floppy drive?

    I've seen a couple wish lists on newegg and they were getting a floppy drive.
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    Recommend a wireless router.

    I need a replacement wireless router. The netgear model I have drops the connection, often and the only way to re-establish is to reset the port. A hassle to do. It doesn't have to have distance, but it needs to have a reliable connection. I should also state that the only thing that...
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    PSU for an Antec P180.

    Since it's an Antec case, I went with an Antec PSU. However, I'd like to get the Cosair 620 since I hear so many good things about it, however, since the PSU spot on the Antec is down low, I'm a bit fearful that the cables on the Cosair might not reach to all I need. Does anyone have...
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    Serial converter.

    I have a older model palm, Palm IIIxe, that I use as a back up. It hooks in via the serial port. The board I'm getting doesn't have a serial port. Can anyone comment on the reliability of a serial->usb converter?
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    Advice on lapping a tower HS.

    Ok, I got my Thermalright 120 Extreme yesterday and I'm considering lapping it. However, it seems like it's going to be a major exercise in trying to balance it upright to get a good facing. Any tips from anyone who's done it?