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    Connecting to Console Port on Cisco 1800..

    If its not obvious already, I don't have any experience on Cisco equipment. We have a small lab, and the previous manager left us with a Cisco 1800 series router, password protected. I found some information on how to get the password reset, but I'm having trouble connecting to it via...
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    PSP users: How big is your memory card?

    So I picked up a PSP on FS/FT last week and I haven't bought a memory card for it yet..I'm looking to get either a 2GB ($70) or a 4GB ($130 @ Fry's) and can't really decide.. I'm leaning towards 2GB but not sure if I'll regret it in the future. I have a DS Lite as well, but wanted the PSP...
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    Not going to cut my hair for 49 days..

    because of Chinese tradition. My grandpa passed away :( I don't really want to do it because I was due for a hair cut weeks ago, but going to try out of respect for my parents. Has anyone else gone through this?
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    What do you call USB flash drives?

    Looks like there are a million ways to call this device. Personally, I go with USB Flash Drive. A lot of people I know call it USB Key, Memory Stick (Sony anyone?), or thumb drive.. Just wondering what OT thinks.. There is a list at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_drive
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    Weird padding issue in Firefox, looks fine in IE

    My roommate made a website for a school marketing project: http://www.vidlinker.com We have very limited HTML skill and put everything in Frontpage. We hope to learn HTML this summer and use CSS on the site as well as other items, but we have a small issue of left margin padding in Firefox...
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    Buying a T60, should I pull the trigger?

    1.66ghz Core Duo 60GB SATA 5400RPM Wireless Intel ABG X1300 64MB CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 15" Screen 3 Year Parts and Labor Warranty Web Price: 1499.99 Your Price: 1124.25 + Tax + Shipping Savings: 374.75 Getting this for myself. Not gonna play games on it, I already have a gaming machine.
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    Laptop with broken CD-ROM needs XP installation

    I tried searching on Google to no avail. I have a customer that has an IBM laptop (T42) and the cd drive is dead. Obviously I can't use it to install Windows from CD. I hooked it up to a desktop, and tried installing from there, but the chipset is different and when the disk is moved to the...
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    Dotster.com - Domains for $1

    Found this on SD and FW. For only one hour today, Dotster.com will allow anyone to register a new .com, .net, and .org domain name for $1. This is a great deal, and is limited one domain per person. Dotster is a good registrar, but you can register a new domain name there, and later transfer...
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    Warm? CD cases (clamshell style) - geeks.com - $0.79 for pack of 20

    Link Meritline has these for .20 each, and geeks has it for .036 each. Please note that a $0.72 package includes 20 of them. Shipping is a bit high though. $30 for 400 cases (0.79 x 20 packs) in CA after tax + shipping. Still a good deal, as I'm getting it for 0.075 each. Great cases...
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    I wanna sign up for my 4th credit card, should I cancel one?

    I'm in my third year of college, and my oldest card is an MBNA card I've had since senior year of high school. My FICO is currently ~700. I have a total of 3.5k of credit, with one card providing me 2k. I just signed up for a Chase card (two weeks ago) because of a good promotion (3% back...
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    Question about my 5 speed.

    My car was perfect last week. The clutch wasn't slipping at all, and the gears were changing very smoothly. At the parking lot of my work place, the clutch starts to slip a little bit; the engagement point being close to the floor. My clutch master cylinder was out, and I replaced it today...
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    How much would it cost to get a clutch master/slave cylinder replaced?

    My 94 GSR's clutch master cylinder just went out on me, and I bought the master and slave cylinders so I can replace both to save headaches in the long run. How much can I expect to pay for labor? I called a couple shops around, and the best deal so far is $100 to replace both, and the guy...
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    Question about UPS package...

    I'm tracking a package that should have made it to my parent's house about an hour ago via UPS. The tracking number said it was in transit and delivery was to be made today. I just checked the number, and it now says, "Billing Information Received," instead of "Out for Delivery." I've...
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    Optorite 8X DVD+RW/-RW Drive Model DD0405, Retail

    Link Good deal for this burner, lots of good reviews. Haven't picked one up yet, but would like some feedback before pulling the trigger.
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    Laptop Bag @ Circuit City - $9.99 + tax

    Model: MOS ICON100HBLK Fits 15" notebooks. Used to be $29.99. Link Hope the link works.
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    Internal 500 for me.
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    Retail workers, I'd like your opinion on two job offers I got.

    I just got invited to the orientation of a new Best Buy store opening in the Bay Area (Colma). I passed all the interviews, completed the drug test, and got a job offer of $11 an hour as a sales associate, with a 3-4% raise after 3 months. The store is to open soon (a month?) Unfortunately, I...
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    Frequency Over Range - Monitor Error

    Ti4200 on Windows XP with a Viewsonic A90 monitor. I've been trying to run a dos game, but before the game even boots, I'm getting, "Frequency Over Range" on my monitor. I then have to press escape to return to the desktop, otherwise the monitor will stay on that black screen. I'm not sure...
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    Funny Video - Garbage Man

    Garbage Man Kill Bill DVD Pen Tricks
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    Questions for car gurus: Driving a manual transmission..

    I've driven a friend's MR2 which was a manual transmission, and I did fairly well. However, I am having trouble trying to figure out the clutch. After I was done driving his car, the strong smell of burning clutch was in the air. Tomorrow I have to drive a car roughly 100 miles (mostly...
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    Are my hard drives dying?

    I've got two Seagate Barracudas in my system (80gb, and 120gb) and they've been in there for roughly two years now. Ever since I've got them, I believe I've done a ton of data transfers. (but haven't we all :)) Lately Windows XP has been running diskcheck at startup for certain partitions...
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    NEC ND-2500A - $69 @ Newegg

    Newegg This is way too tempting now. Edit: Price just jumped up again to $72.99
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    License is expiring in two weeks, but didn't send renewal form yet..

    Ok, well I got the renewal letter about three weeks ago, and me being the lazy guy I am, didn't send it in. I have the form here and am hesitant to send it in, because the DMV probably won't get me the renewed license in time. I don't want to be driving with an expired license. I'm wondering...
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    GoDaddy.com - Get a .com for $6.95

    GoDaddy I've never seen prices this cheap for domain names before, especially for GoDaddy. They are a superb company and I highly recommend them. If you need help getting a name, check out SnagAName for a list of recently expired domain names. You can potentially make a ton of money if you...
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    Russian Roulette for kids

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    Keep receiving Groups@AOL e-mails..

    I keep getting these stupid e-mails in my inbox through my AIM e-mail address for an invitation joining some random named group, such as "aosidfjaslkdjf." I'm sure it's an AOL scam to get my password, but I don't get how to stop the e-mails. There's no unsubscribe or anything. I don't have...
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    Refurbished 200GB Seagate SATA Drive - $90 Shipped - Out of Stock

    Newegg Probably not many stocked, gonna run out fast. Edit: Gone..looks like they had very few stocked :(
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    (nevermind, fixed!)

    Not sure what the problem with this computer is. I've checked all the fans and loose cables. I've taken everything out, except the CPU, RAM and video card. The computer won't even go to the bios. I doubt anything is wrong with the P4 chip, as its just been sitting there running on stock...
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    Howard Dean Video - Reloaded

    Text YEAHHHHHHHH
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    Website: Get your virginity back.

    Text I hope they weren't serious.
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    Question for T-Mobile users: What happens if I get voicemail after one ring?

    I'm trying to get a hold of someone right now, and the only way is through cellphone. They have T-Mobile, and are using an Ericsson T610. Everytime I call, after one ring it goes straight to voicemail. Does this mean their phone is off? I used to get this, but their phone was on, and the...
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    Any rock bands like Good Charlotte and Nerf Herder?

    Looking for some new rock songs...list recommendations please.
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    How much do you think you've lost from selling textbooks to school?

    I went to the school bookstore today to sell 5 books. All bought within the last year. Two of the books ($120 for both) are going to be changed next semester, and three of them ($150 total) I got $13... I'd sell online, but I'd rather take a small loss than ship heavy books.. I was going to...
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    Funny video of some guy getting scared.

    I'm sure you're all familiar with the flash files that make you search for something, but in actuality there's gonna be some scary face popping up. Here's the video of some guy's reaction. Direct Link Let me know if its a repost. Enjoy! Edit: Spelling
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    Looking for a good brand of skateboards, and a place to get it.

    I'm hoping to learn how to skateboard this upcoming winter break. Anyone know a good place to get a beginner skateboard? Looking for an adult sized one for under $100. Edit: Guess I should have been more specific. Looking for some good brands, something that'll last a while.
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    Quick question about an excel formula..

    I have an equation that shows up as =SUM(B7-C7) Is there any way to get it to show the actual equation of B7 - C7 like this? 50,387 - 18,482 I'm trying to find an easier way to show my work in a finance statement, this would definitely save me about an hours worth of work...Thanks for any help.
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    YACT: New brake pads? Change it ASAP or can it wait?

    My parents drive a 99 accord, and I think it needs new brake pads. Everytime I lightly tap the brakes it makes squelching sounds... They're going to be driving about 200 miles all day tomorrow, is it safe to do so? They're planning on driving about 300 miles until they change it (schedule...
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    Getting an Inspiron 5100 - Some questions

    My generous sister has saved her hard earned money and is helping me obtain an Inspiron 5100 for Christmas. There weren't any upgrades to the system other than the free DVD / CD-RW combo drive. Here are some general specs: P4 2.66ghz 256MB RAM (1 slot) 30GB HD Radeon 7500 - 32MB Windows XP...
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    I ran into some group project problems at school, looking for advice.

    I have a Business group presentation to do on Wednesday night, and we are going last because we have taken an extension. There are supposed to be five in our group, two of them don't do work, but I've already told the teacher this and he is going to grade us accordingly. The other two are good...