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    Raid on a DOS based PC?

    We have a dated computer system that we use at work that has DOS based software programmed to control every function of sensor, timer, switch, drive ,etc. for the production process of hardboard. The old 486 PC's are very durable in the extreme conditions of temperature and humidity and newer...
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    What is worse?

    Debating the political impact of immigration or being censored on Anandtech as an American citizen? I just had a thread/poll locked and removed which was unique in identity to other immigration threads. Is it that touchy of a subject or what?
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    U.S. Immigration reform. Beware, touchy subject

    Was wondering what everyones take is on the suggested immigration reform that the government is currently trying to enact and if you think its enough, too much , or falls way short of your expectations? This question is for US citizens only. If I wanted the opinions of a bunch of foreigners I...
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    ATI HDTV Tuner with antenna and remote.

    I did a search first and found very little information about compatability with this card and Nvidia graphic cards. I read reviews that stated the card pretty much flopped when attempting to install it on a system with an Nvidia graphics card. Has anyone had any luck recently with the latest...
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    Soldering circuit help.

    I have an IPOD mini that is broken. There is a mini molex connector on a flexible ribbon with 14 bus wires inside it that connects the click wheel to the motherboard. Half of the solder joints are cracked between the connector and the ribbon. It will still work if I could solder the circuits...
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    Desktop upgrade help.

    I have not upgraded my home computer for 3+ years. I currently have an MSI K7N motherboard with an AMD Athlon XP 2700+ w/333mhz front side bus, 1 gig of PC 3200 dimm memory, a GeForce Ti 4600 graphics card, and my hard drives run off 1st Gen. SATA. I have not been following technology that...
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    GPS for Laptop

    I got a new laptop for Christmas and I already own a copy of Microsoft MapPoint software. I can add a GPS receiver to get mobile tracking functionality but I have no idea what to buy. My laptop gives me the option of firewire, usb 2.0, and bluetooth. I usually run into the DeLorme or Microsoft...
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    Stupid things people do that pi$$ you off!

    I just feel like I have to vent. My girlfriends',sisters', boyfriend was sitting at home a few days ago and noticed I was online during my work shift. He called my girlfriend and ratted and she called me all ticked off asking me if I wanted to loose my job or what. I have a few things to...