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    Dell 2405FPW and Windows Longhorn: not good

    It appears that the DRM (digital rights security) movement has muscled into Monitor technology. Windows Longhorn supports this technology for Monitors Its called - PVP-OPM (Protected Video Path – Output Protection Management). The Dell 2405FPW does not support this hooey.... It translates...
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    Microsoft violates trust with AntiSpyware

    Microsoft's AntiSpyware (in beta) app now allows the GAIN crap-ware to stay on a pc... This occured during the same time Microsoft shows signs of a buy out of Gator/Gain/Claria http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1834607,00.asp...
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    Intel's Dual Core announcement today ?

    They said they completetd their first production run of Dual Cores.. http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20050207corp.htm It looks like the 945G 945P and 955X chipsets go with the Dual Cores..? I thought I read somewhere that 925XE was supporting Dual Cores, or am I way off as...
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    2004 Best & Worst Tech support

    It is the end of the year, so here are my nominations for The Best and Worst of 2004 tech support 2004 Best Award: 1. Cisco 2. Microsoft 3. Veritas 2004 Worst award: 1. Computer Associates 2. HP/Compaq 3. Zoom Modems The times I have had to deal with Microsoft, Cisco, and Veritas...
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    Is Novell messing up SuSE?

    mini SuSE rant... My IT days go back to Netware 3, so I had a front row seat watching Novell passively let Microsoft eat its Netware lunch... Bottom line: Novell SUCKS at marketing and PR! It looks like the SuSE website now redirects to Novell. I also noticed that all iso images for all...
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    Intel or AMD for virtual computing...

    Hi, the time has come for a full build/upgrade of my home system... of everything. I use VMware and Virtual PC quite a bit, actually several times every day. Sometimes I have up to three virtual operating systems running including my host os... everything is VERY slow with my older gear... 1...
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    Skirts that FrAg...

    the Swedish Girls of Gaming :) http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/fun.games/10/18/games.swedishgirls.ap/index.html
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    Content and Proxy filtering

    Hi Folks, Anyone have a good, easy to admin, and easy to install solution for url, content, & net filtering for a small buisness - 35 users? The budget is $2000 I have been messing with a Cisco Router and Websense on Windows 2003, but I think this solution is going to be way too expensive...
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    HP Proliant or IBM eServer?

    Anyone have experience with IBM eServers? I have only worked with HP/Compaq Proliant servers, Smart Start, Storage Works, and Insight Manager. I have been reading some reviews of the IBM eServer lines and they seem to be getting better reviews compared to the Proliant stuff... by a little bit...
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    PC Tech job gets you $7.50 hr

    I was cruising careerbuilder.. CompUSA is hiring a PC Technician for 7.50 - 9.00 http://information-technology.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=JZ41Z70P2K8GNFNH0B I would guess they charge customers $75+ an hour for work done... and then give the guy/gal doing the...
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    XP Service Pack 2 Firewall Guides

    In case anyone was curious what all the hub-bub is about... Basic Guide http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0204.mspx Troubleshooting Guide http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a7628646-131d-4617-bf68-f0532d8db131&DisplayLang=en Deployment...
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    CCIE gets you $60k a year?

    Just saw a job ad for the Philadelphia area: Some company is looking for a CCIE with JunIOS, Unix, Windows, Firewalls, & IDS experience. And, they require a B.S in Computer Science all for a whopping $60k-$70k, damn. I thought the economy was picking up? I think that salary is off by about...
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    My latest WAR Drive results...

    Mods, if this is a taboo subject.. very sorry. go ahead and delete it. I was thinking this could be a good way to get others up to speed on basic wireless security I don't condone illegal computer behavior.. as it is wrong. But, war driving is ok at least in my state, as long as you don't...
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    Things are out of hand...

    People are really exploiting the open security of windows. Spyware, Maleware, Trojans, AdWare, Viruses, & Hijacking are driving me NuTs! It seems that everyone I know who uses windows is now infected with some sort of Windows Crud and wants me to fix it... I also spent most of the other day...
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    Gaming in Linux... a few questions

    I use Linux for everything but gaming it seems. I don't really mess with X or desktop related things. I play with dns, sendmail, web servers, databases, firewalls & networking stuff usually. I did attempt once to get Unreal Tournament up and running and had problems, so I just fired up my XP...
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    Novell anyone?

    Old fart novell user here... but does anyone use Novell products anymore? They bought SuSE Linux and Ximian not too long ago. eDirectory(NDS) is dirt cheap and runs on Linux, Unix, Netware or Windows. Heck all of their products like Border Manager and GroupWise are very affordable and run on...
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    [H]ard|Networking no pics? only thumbs

    Anyone know who admins' http://www.hardnetworking.com. Every pic I click returns broken images. I kinda wanted to see the bigger photos but I think things are borked... I thought I would send the admin an email?
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    Why are NetBios and WINS still alive?

    Try and install a new domain with 2003 server and you still need a NetBios name to put in the AD wizard. I still know of new modern apps that require that network clients run NetBios. Ever try to get down level windows clients to join an active directory domain across a wan link or subnet...
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