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QAId : 2682390
Asker : leifi55
Subject : error
Private : No
Question :
Sinse my German grade in school started to dropp, I desided to begin playing
german adventure games. I was realy happy when I found one of my favourites:
Monkey Island 1 in German on an abandonware page, but the joy was not to last.
When I had downloaded and installed the game, I got the message: "Run-time error
r6003- integer divide by 0" when I opened the .exe file.
Can you help me?
Answer : Depending on whether this is the DOS or a Windows version of that game
(being that old it is likely DOS) you may need to ensure you tried it under DOS.
Start/Shutdown/Restart in MS-DOS
If the error continues the executable is likely damaged and will not work.
Try it on another machine (or download again) to verify.
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Rating : 4
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QAId : 2691272
Asker : morgan62@...
Subject : unisys cd rom
Private : No
Question : Recently my gf obtained an old Unisys computer from her aunt. It had
win 95 on it and was running fine. The cd rom was working and such. Well she
needed space on it so I compressed the c drive and it got half way finished and
said it needed to restart. I click ok. When it attempted to boot back up it gave
me an error that said Invalid system disk insert correct disk and press any key.
I didnt have a startup disk so I made on on my fathers computer (also running
win 95) it kick the computer up into dos where I could see everything on the
harddrive but I still couldnt get into windows. So I formatted the C drive and
figured I'd just reinstall win 95. Well after I did that now the cd drive doesnt
work. How can I fix this problem?
Answer : You probably don't have your floppy setup to boot with CD-ROM support.
Here's how to add it:
1) Download this file to the floppy:
http://members.home.net/iqueue/idecd.sys
2) Copy the files (from the working 95 machine) to the floppy - these files are
either under \WINDOWS or \WINDOWS\COMMAND :
mscdex.exe
himem.sys
smartdrv.exe
xcopy.exe
xcopy32.exe
sys.com
edit.com
format.com
fdisk.exe
3) Edit (or create) the following two files on the floppy (you can use
Start/run/notepad.exe):
CONFIG.SYS (contents appear below)
device=\himem.sys
device=\idecd.sys /d:mscd01
AUTOEXEC.BAT
@echo off
\mscdex.exe /d:mscd01 /l:f
\smartdrv.exe /n c+ f 8192 4096
path=a:\
4) Boot with this floppy and the CD-ROM should come up.
5) Format the hard disk (if needed) and then do this at the command prompt:
a:
xcopy f:\win95\*.* c:\win95kit\*.* /e
sys c:
6) Take the floppy out and reboot on the hard disk - then do this:
echo y | lock c: /off
(if the above command fails that's OK)
cd \win95kit
setup
Away you go...
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QAId : 2700653
Asker : yk122123152
Subject : a name of cable?
Private : Yes
Question : hi,
I have a laptop and a desktop computer (IBM)). I'd like to copy things from one
to the other. Could you give me the name of cable that connects 2 computers that
enables copying directly from one another?
Thank you
yk
Answer : Sure the cable you want is called a "null modem" cable. You can get one
here:
http://www.connectworld.net/cgi-bin/aries/scan/sf=cat1/se=STANDARD/se=CABLES/sf=cat2/se=MODEM/
Once the machines are connected you can use Windows to connect the machines and
shares files and folders - here's some resources for that:
http://kime.net/directcc/index.html
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Rating : 5
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QAId : 2786176
Asker : lucas1002
Subject : what is that Turbo key for
Private : No
Question : Hi,
on my computer keyboard (Memorex TS1000) there's a key just right-hand of the
right SHIFT key and it's labelled TURBO. Could you explain me what it is for, as
I have never used it until know and so I'm a bit perplex?
Thank you!
Answer : It is likely a menu shortcut key - press it while in IE to see if it
pulls up a menu. Why yours is labeled "Turbo" I can't say - maybe they're
implying it's a "turbo menu" key? The corresponding key at the left side (just
left of the ALT key) is the uselessly-named "Windows" key. It is used for
shortcuts to functions like Start/Run (key-R), and Find (key-F).
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QAId : 2789602
Asker : spanksdomain67
Subject : finding data in pc
Private : Yes
Question : I am wondering if there is a way to find deleted history items on the
computer, also advice on finding hidden or deleted folders would be appreciated.
Much thanks, hope you can help
Answer : If the history items are deleted they should be gone from the computer
- you may check the recycle bin for them. If not there they should be gone.
You can find anything on your system as follows (assume we're looking for a
hidden file named myfile.exe):
open a DOS prompt (Start/Programs/MS-DOS Prompt usually will do it based on your
OS)
C:
dir \myfile.exe /s /a
This will find it no matter how well hidden.
If you just want to see all the hidden files on your system:
dir \ /ah /s /p
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QAId : 2797915
Asker : gdossey@...
Subject : windows 98
Private : No
Question : After being on the internet for extended times, I try to open or run
anything else and I get the message similar to the following:
"there is not enough free memory to open or run this application, please close
some of the other programs".
Nothing will open, not even Microsoft Help! I have to to the computer off and
restart it before I can do anything.
Can you tell me what is making this happen?
thank you
Answer : I am going to suggest that you have a buggy application or driver that
is slowly leaking resources over time. First make sure you have the latest:
video drivers (http://www.winfiles.com/drivers)
audio drivers (ditto)
directx (http://www.microsoft.com/directx)
Next see this prior answer I gave on cleaning up unneeded apps that load at
startup time. There are several places these apps can reside and you want as few
of them as you actually need, but almost every app tries to put itself into your
startup in some way or another.
http://www1.askme.com/ViewAnswer.asp?vid=2231608
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QAId : 2872453
Asker : amethyst
Subject : Windows 98 boot file
Private : No
Question : Hi there,
I was booting between Windows 2000 professional, NT Server with SQL server
loaded on an NTFS partition and Windows 98 which is my primary active partition.
I was having a load of GPFs and cleaned out my startup folder, disabled a few
programs in the autoexec.bat that I don't use regularly. I also kept on getting
page fault errors and low system resource errors especially when using MS Word
and Outlook Express. Anyway, what I did then was to reformat the partition that
contained NT Server and W2000. Now when I boot, I still get the option of which
system to boot to and I want to take that off. I cannot find a MSDOS.SYS file in
the Windows directory - can this be? Since I work primarily with NT, I forgot
that Windows 98 does not have a boot.ini file. What do you suggest I do?
Regards,
Dianne
Answer : Make a Startup Disk (Add/Remove control panel, Startup disk tab) under
Windows 98.
Boot off this disk and then type in the following two commands:
sys c:
fdisk /mbr
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Rating : 5
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QAId : 2898221
Asker : dion75
Subject : computers
Private : No
Question : what are five hardware components of a personal computer
Answer : Sounds like a homework question... hmmm
OK, I'll make an exception...
How about:
Monitor
CPU
Temporary storage (RAM)
Permanent storage (hard disk or floppy)
Output device (printer)
Input device (mouse)
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QAId : 2944001
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : vvinesd.386
Private : No
Question : how do i replace this file
Answer : Here you go:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q194/8/45.asp
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QAId : 3009551
Asker : KarynWISE
Subject : icon change
Private : No
Question : Hi:
Could u tell me why this happened & how to fix the following:
I turned on my computer today to edit a web page when I noticed that all of my
.htm files now have an aol icon.
Thanks!!!!!
Answer : Files that have an extension (like .HTM or .EXE) take on the appearance
of the program that is associated with that file type. In the case of HTM/HTML
files the default association is with Internet Explorer (IE). However this
association can be changed by the user *or*, more commonly, by a program being
installed that also works with that file type which registers itself as the
default handler for that type of file. In this case an AOL app of some sort
(probably their main program for accessing their service) has taken that
association.
To put it to the program you actually want to handle HTM/HTML files do the
following:
1) Single left-click one of the file types you want to change (HTM/HTML file).
2) While holding the SHIFT key right-click the selected item and choose "Open
With".
3) Choose the program you want, either in the list, or by browsing to the EXE.
Be sure to check the always use box at the bottom so Windows will make this
association permanent.
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Rating : 4
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QAId : 3026160
Asker : pete_estrellado
Subject : nwadmn95 not working on windows2000
Private : Yes
Question : hi, i wonder if you can help me
i have a windows2000 operating pc and trying to execute nwadmn95, it's telling
me that it's not a client32 application. is there such a thing as nwadmnnt that
i need to laod on nw4.11. i looked up the public directory on the server and i
dont see any nwadmnnt and/or how do i install the nt version of the netadmin on
the server?
thanks and i'll appreciate your help.
another question, are you form houston? because i am.
thanks again, pete
Answer : I'm in the Dallas area, Pete...
Check here - you may need to install the latest client and a custom version of
Netware Administrator for 2000.
http://www.novell.com/download/
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P.S.
Please do not ask questions in private if they are not of a private nature. This
is a general question, and not of an embarrassing nature. Marking it as private
detracts from the value of our interaction to others as they cannot read it
under any circumstance.
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QAId : 3048941
Asker : duca607@...
Subject : networking a win95 to netware 3.12
Private : No
Question : Hello,
I need a detailed list of steps for connecting a windows 95 machine to a netware
3.12 server. The 95 machine has just had the motherboard and a ram chip
replaced, but cannot connect to the network. I can only see myself from
the 95 machine, but no one else. I tried pinging myself and I get a reply. I
have installed the client for netware networks and the ipx protocol, but
nothing.Any info would be most appreciated.
I am installing the protocols to match all the other workstations on the
network.
It seems like there are too many, but like I said I am trying to set it up as
the others. This is how I found this network and I would like to do everything I
can possible to set it up correctly so my problems at the least will be mine and
not someone elses that I am dealing with.
Here's what I am dealing with:
Client for MS networks
Client for Netware networks
AOL Adapter
AOL dial up adapter
NE2000 Compatable
IPX/SPX compatable protocol ---> NE 2000 compatable
NetBeui
TCP/IP AOL Adapter
TCP/IP AOL Dial up
TCP/IP NE 2000 compatable>
File and print sharing for microsoft networks
Primary logon
Client for Netware Networks
IPX properties
Frame type Auto (on all workstations)
I also noticed that some of the machines on the network use share level and some
use user level security.
I have gone into Client for Netware properties and entered the name of the
server and specified "F" as the drive.
Like I said I can see my computer and I when I open Entire Network I see
the workgroup, when I open that I see my computer again, open that and it's
empty.
The only thing that I see that is unusual is a yellow question mark in device
manager for a PCI component. It states unknown PCI device, but the NIC is in a
ISA slot and is set up correctly without any conflicts.
I even physically took out the NIC, re-seated it and re-installed the drivers
and still nothing. I can't move it to another slot because there isn't another
one.
I also took out all the AOL garbage and still no luck.
Thank you for all your time.
Sincerley,
A grown man who is swelling up as we speak from banging his head up against the
wall named Michael :>
Answer : I would begin... at the beginning. Simplify your setup. First remove
ALL network components from the network control panel and reboot. Ensure the
network card is installed correctly and is not in conflict (system control
panel/device manager/network cards/double click your card). Now add the card
back into the network panel and add TCP/IP ONLY - if you are using DHCP say so,
otherwise put in your static IP, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server
info. Then reboot and try pinging other machines - if your IP/subnetmask is
220.110.110.23/255.255.255.0 try:
ping 220.110.110.1 (should be your gateway)
ping mail (where "mail" is the IP of your mail server)
ping www.cnet.com (test for DNS resolution)
If these tests work then DNS is good and so is your NIC and drivers. Only now
should you add in the MS Networking client and enable file and print sharing (if
on a domain you should always use USER level password, not SHARE level as USER
will force any machien to be authenticated for any access to your machine's
resources by the PDC).
Let me know where you get from these steps...
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Rating : 5
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QAId : 3050547
Asker : nor_anis
Subject : text file
Private : Yes
Question : I'm programmer.I'm want to know how can i convert text file to
database and vice versa.Can you help me?
Answer : Simply read either of the items, paying attention to their formatting
(fields/records, or words/lines), and write the data back out in the proper
(other) format. Look up the specifics for the database format so you will know
how the data should be written as each DB format is different.
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Rating : 1
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QAId : 3053428
Asker : otellod
Subject : amipro by lotus
Private : No
Question : i need a convertitor for file .sam.
can you help me in this research? i search free down load .
Answer : Try this one:
ftp://www.webconvert.com/WcvtShare.exe
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QAId : 3059188
Asker : SBarkernmn
Subject : How do I change the file assosiation back?
Private : No
Question : I have a friend who has contracted a virus on his conputer from
downloading a file, he has scince deleated the virus with a virus check program,
but the effect is still there. we don't know the name of the virus, but it has
changed windows so that when he tries to run a .exe file he can't. The virus has
changed the assosiations so that when he tries to open .exe files, instead of
{executable] the computer tries to load them using a file named 'thectdc.exe'
which, of course doesn't exist. We've tried changing it back using the 'file
types' tab on windows but 'edit' is disabled for .exe files. Please, how do we
return the assosiation to normal without re-formatting the drive, re-installing
windows or something similar.
Thanks in advance
Answer : You haven't given me enough details but I'd suggest one thing for sure:
Open a DOS prompt (or better yet boot into DOS mode by holding the SHIFT key as
the system boots and select "safe mode command prompt only") and verify that the
EXEs you're attempting to run are *actually* named "*.EXE". Some viruses (Life
Stages for one) rename some files with a hidden (even when show all extensions
is *on*) SHS extension. This, or a variation of it, may be occuring here.
For more details particular to this virus check here and search for the virus
name:
http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html
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Rating : 2
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QAId : 3074458
Asker : allanonxi
Subject : Solaris 2.6
Private : No
Question : Hello Paul
I am in need of some help. I am setting up an old sparc 5 and I was trying to
change the root password. Well I didnt do it properly and now i cannot log in as
root. I know there is a way to circumvent this but am not sure how to do it.
Could you please tell me how to accomplish setting the root password back to
default or nothing at at.
Thanks in advance,
Brian J. Hill
Answer : Put the Solaris CD in the drive and then press the keys STOP-A to get
to EPROM mode.
Then type:
boot cdrom -s
Once you get to maintenance mode then mount your root partition like this:
mount -F ufs /dev/dsk/c0t0d0s0 /mnt
(where c0t0 is the actual path to yours - likely the same as I used here).
Now do this:
cd /mnt/etc
vi shadow
In each entry you will see a line broken up by ":" characters - one of the first
is an encrypted form of the user's password. Delet the characters between the
colons where that password resides for the root line and then save with
(ESC) :wq!
Now you can do an init 6 or otherwise reboot and then either su to root or login
as root with a blank password and reset it.
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Rating : 5
FUQuestion : Thank you that worked, now so i dont mess it up for a 3rd time how
do I change the root password after I have it set to nothing.
Thanks again
Brian J. Hill
Answer : Just login as root and issue
passwd
and enter a new password twice.
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QAId : 3086242
Asker : rmjcapecod@...
Subject : NetWare connectivity
Private : No
Question : Paul,
You would think that being this far along in the MCSE path I would already know
the answer to this, but I've re-read every book Ihave on the subject and am
still confused.
NWLink and GSNW. First question. In order for a client on an NT network (running
workstation or '95' for instance) to access files or applications on a Netware
Server (lets say it's on the local network), is it necessary to install NWLink
on the client machine? I'm reasonably sure that if you install NWLink on an NT
server AND install GSNW on that same NT server, then clients can access the
Netware server via the NT server. Is there EVER a reason to install NWLink on a
client machine? Is there any way for a client machine (NT)to access a Netware
server without going through an NT server with GSNW installed? All the books say
that NWLink was created in order for NT clients to be able to access Netware
resources. Then later thay say that "by itself NWWLink does not provide access
to NetWare resourses". It's very confusing, and I'm sure the answer is probably
pretty simple.
Question 2.
Since the NT 4.0 MCSE certification is not going to be offered after the end of
this year, and from what I understand if you don't finish all the exams by Dec
31, 2000, you've wasted your time, I'm getting nervous about the remaining time
Ihave to complete all the exams. Have done: Essentials, Workstation, Server, and
will take Enterprise as soon as I feel ready (probably the end of the month I
hope...), but that doesn't leave a lot of time to study for and take the other
two (which are, I believe, "electives"...yes?)..so my question is: Can you
suggest a couple of electives that will present...less of a challenge...than,
let's say Enterprise is currently presenting so I can at least get the
certification before it's too late! I do intend to persue both TCP/IP and IIS in
time (I think they're important...), but with my work schedule such that it is,
I just don't have the time to devote to the books that I'd like to have. I'd
hate like hell to have done all this and end up one exam short of the MCSE...ya
know?
thanks,
rmjcapecod@aol.com
Answer : As for #1 I'm assuming that by NWLINK you mean the IPX/SPX protocol. If
you install the NWLINK (IPX/SPX) protocol on your client machines then gateway
services are unneeded as the client machines can directly access the Netware
server. You use gateway services on the server when you want clients who speak
say only IP to get to Netware on IPX/SPX without adding protocols/clients to
your clients.
On #2 I believe you are correct on your timeline. As for tests to take I would
suggest you stick with the two you've chosen as they are the ones I took and
will get you the MCP+I as well as the MCSE. See the info I sent to your email
address regarding this...
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QAId : 3093104
Asker : snkscore
Subject : Novell Cert
Private : No
Question : I am studying for MCSE right now and I would also like to learn about
Novell because where I work we use a novell network. As I understand it you can
get a novell cert with one test, CNA.
Can you tell me where I can find info about this, for example microsoft.com/mcp
has the kind of info I need but for MCSE stuff, does novell have a similar
listing?
How hard are the tests compared to MCSE test?
Is there anyway to get hands on exp with novell netware. I have a network in my
apt where I practice my MCSE stuff, is there any way to do this sort of thing
with novell?
Answer : The CNA is comparable to the MCP with one difference. You get an MCP
for taking *any* core test. A CNA is granted *only* for taking the first CNE
exam - System Administration.
I believe the CNE tests are more difficult and a better gauge of skill than the
MCSE tests. Following are a few reasons:
Novell servers are foreign to most normal users, using non_MS technologies.
Different disk partitioning, file systems, command-line environment, terms, etc.
This tends to keep non-focused users out of the networking arena. Contrasted
with an MCSE where anyone who uses Windows thinks they can (easily) become a
systems administrator.
The only way to get hands-on is to build yourself a Netware server and get at it
(perhaps you should partition your hard disk and set up to dual boot between
Netware and NT on your server?). Your Windows box can be your administration
point, allowing use of both Netware Administrator and rconsole (remote control
of the server console).
And if I'm not mistaken Novell still has the largest installed base of any NOS
out there so it's good to know both it and MS technologies.
Good luck in your endeavors...
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FUQuestion : What would I need to build a netware server?
I have a 2 desktops and a laptop, and Im looking to get a 4th desktop, they are
all networked. The one machine that I mess around with a lot is an IBM Aptiva,
is there a way that I could set that up as my server? What else would I need to
buy or configure?
Answer : Yes it can be your server, if it meets/exceeds the minimums for the
version of Netware you want to put on it.
All the system needs beyond those minimum specs is disk space and a network
card.
Rating : 5
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QAId : 3098756
Asker : alfredo2
Subject : Netware 5.1
Private : No
Question : Can you tell me what software applications can I use to connect a LAN
to the Web besides using win2ncs?
Thanks
Alfredo
Answer : I haven't used a Netware server for internet access for clients, but
NAT is also available on Netware (unless win2ncs *is* the NAT implementation of
Netware). More info on NAT and win2ncs is here:
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/search.pl?search_term=win2ncs+nat&quick=1
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QAId : 3126307
Asker : dwinson
Subject : Broken a:\
Private : No
Question : Hi
I have a computer with a broken a:\ it has no USB ports and I need to get data
off it onto another computer, how can I do this ???
Thanks
Dan
Answer : Take the hard disk out of the machine and plug it in as a secondary
disk (either on the same cable as the main disk jumpering this transplanted disk
as "slave", OR on a separate cable jumpered as "master"). Then boot the good
machine and copy what data you need from the old hard disk.
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Rating : 3
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QAId : 3151704
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : CD
Private : No
Question : I have just purchased a Sony PC with 40x CD-ROM, 16x DVD, and 8x4x32
CD-RW drive. What are the general procedures of burning musics onto the CD-R?
What software are common on the Sony's that are used to write musics onto the
CD-R? Are there precautions for error free burning?
I am also confused with which CD to buy. There are several types of CD out
there, including names like 50-Pack 12x 80-minute CD-R, 50-Pack 12x CD-R Media,
25-Pack Music CD-R, and 25-Pack CD-RW Media. What brand is ideal for my CD-RW
drive from above?
Answer : I would suggest you get Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4.0 (you may have
gotten it with your CD burner already).
As for the disks you get you want to pay attention to two things - the speed
rating (8X, 12X, etc) and the type of disk (CDR, CDRW). Since you have an 8X CDR
and a 4X CDRW drive buying any disks faster (or slower) than these ratings for
each type either wastes money (buying media rated faster than you can write) or
wastes performance (buying media slower than your drive can write). So buy 8X or
12X CDRs, and 4X CDRWs...
As for burning audio CDs you can copy a full audio CD to a new blank, you can
extract tracks from several different CDs to your hard disk for making a
compilation CD, or you can burn WAV or MP3 files just by selecting File/New
Audio Layout (or something along those lines) and then dragging the tracks you
want into the lower window.
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Asker : snkscore
Subject : Certification
Private : No
Question : Hello,
To make a long story short I am a Sr in College graduating with a deg in Civil
Engieering, because I really started to like my summer job (Tech support,
networking, IT help desk MIS stuff) I decided to try a career in IT after
graduation. Im part of the way done with MCSE, but I have job interviews coming
up over the next months and I want to show that I am doing more so I want
another cert.
I plan on finishing MCSE by december, and later doing the MCDBA but I was
thinking of adding a Novell or Cisco cert. Where I worked over the summer they
used Novell, and Cisco sounds interesting to me.
My question to you is:
1) Knowing my experience (Worked with Novell 5 a bit) (Set up LANs, passed Net
Ess MCSE test) in each field how long do you think each cert would take me to
learn. It has been taking me about 20 days of serous studying reading and
computer using to pass each MCSE test, where do you think that falls compared to
each of the other 2 certs.
2) How hard are they respectivly. I see that you need a real high score on the
CCNA, 822 compared to the Novell 602, but the novell is adaptive.
What do you think. I want to do both eventually but right now I need something
more that "Working on my ________" on my resume ya know??
Basically which cert would be my best bet to complete first?
Thanks...
Answer : Since you are already on the MCSE track I would say to finish it first.
then you can pursue the CNA/CNE or CCNA/CCNP when convenient. The MCSE should
get you in the door to a decent job but you should try to gain as much
experience as possible in the meantime while finishing it.
Most people take between 6-12 months from beginning to end for an MCSE or CNE.
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Asker : kath94
Subject : opening file with extension cgi
Private : No
Question : I have downloaded three games which all have extension cgi. It shows
as an exe file whilst downloading and then when trying to open it the extension
cgi was showing.Which application should I use to open it?
Answer : It sounds like your download is not right. CGI is Common Gateway
Interface - a scripting language for web sites only and is not exectable. Are
you doing a right-click/Save Target As...? If you are try just left-clicking the
download link.
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Asker : hula8833
Subject : file type
Private : Yes
Question : I am opening a tutorial file for teaching MS excel
and find a few file extension I can't figure out
What is the type of file with extension .tbr
.tut, .itf, and .ibf? (I have a lot of .tbr
the others are not as many.)
Answer : These are extensions that the tutorial's executable understands the
format to... here is a site with information on some of these (and lots more)
extensions:
http://www.cknow.com/ckinfo/acronyms/fileextensions.htm
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QAId : 3226490
Asker : eval16
Subject : producing beat frequency
Private : No
Question : Paul:
Can you tell me how to obtain a simple to use program capable of generating two
controlable tones close enough to each other to produce a beat frequency
suitable for use in meditation and/or biofeedback?
Thanks,
Edgar Valderrama
Answer : Try this one...
http://www.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/sound/bwgen310.zip
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QAId : 3227627
Asker : vani@...
Subject : Networking
Private : No
Question : I am having Solaris 7 (Intel) server and Windows 98 Client machines.
These Windows 98 Machines are able to connect with telnet and ftp. I would like
to see the Server and server dirctories in network neighborhood, so that I can
make use of the GUI of windows to copy and delete the file from the server. How
to get the server in my network neighborhood?
Thanks
prem
Answer : To see the Solaris directories and files from Network Neighborhood
implies that the Solaris box be speaking SMB, the native Windows networking
language.
This means you must install and configure Samba (http://www.samba.org) which
will allow your Solaris machine to mimic an NT Server - you can then use it to
authenticate logins and share it's file systems with any Windows boxes that
login to it.
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FUQuestion : I really appriciate your answer it worked well, Now I can able to
see the computer icon in network neighborhood. But still I am having problem, if
I click the icon 'No permission to access the resource' error is comming, Some
time it ask for password to access this network.
Where to give the share access in smb.conf file. I have added the username and
password into smbpasswd. still it is having problem, How to getout of it.
thanks
prem
Answer : You will need to do some study to setup samba for your machines. Here
is a tutorial:
http://www.linux.ie/tutorials/samba.html
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QAId : 3237776
Asker : polisema
Subject : Unix Shell Program for FTP
Private : No
Question : Hi, Can you please give me the code of a Unix Shell Program for doing
FTP of files between two diffirent servers.
Answer : #!/bin/sh
ftp -v -n HOST << EOF
user LOGIN PASSWORD
prompt
cd DIR
put FILE
bye
EOF
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FUQuestion : Hi,
Thankyou verymuch for sending me the code. I have one small doubt in this. What
is the significance of the word "promt" here? Am I supposed to replace that word
with any other variable? Please get back to me. Thanks in advance for your kind
cooperation.
Answer : "prompt" is a toggle command which tells the FTP program to (or not to)
prompt you in the event of overwriting or sending multiple files. by issuing the
prompt command you are turning off this default behavior to make your session
unattended.
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Asker : wceagles
Subject : Nissan Pintara wallpaper for computer
Private : No
Question : Where can I get Nissan Pintara wallpaper for my computer?
Answer : Try some of these:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~mpot/Pintara/links.html
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QAId : 3239865
Asker : wceagles
Subject : Nissan Pintara wallpaper for computer
Private : No
Question : Where can I find Nissan Pintara wallpaper for my computer?
Answer : Try some of these:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~mpot/Pintara/links.html
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QAId : 3247444
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : computer output device
Private : No
Question : What type of monitor do you consider to be the wave of the future?
Thank You
Answer : I think LCDs will rule the roost once the problem of displaying
resolutions that are less than the actual number of pixels present on the LCD is
resolved. The current method is an interpolation that, for instance, allows an
800x600 display to be shown full-screen on a 1024x768 LCD screen. The result is
a fuzzy 1024x768 version of an 800x600 screen. If you use an LCD at the
resolution it is intended for, and only that resolution, they are great. Less
(or no?) emissions, perfect convergence (since there isn't any), and perfect
geometry (the pixels are fixed in place so geometry is not controlled by an
electron gun like in a CRT) as well as taking up less space and weighing less
than a CRT make the LCD an attractive option.
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QAId : 3274958
Asker : not20@...
Subject : computer programming requirements
Private : No
Question : hello, i am doing some research on computer programming, and i was
wondering if you could please answer me what are the requirements to become a
computer programmer? If you need some type of license? salary? and if you need
training? thank you
Answer : Logical mindset - ability to break a problem down into manageable
pieces. The best training is to practice... it's like riding a bicycle - you
can't learn it by book - that's why programming courses have so much outside
class homework.
The pay is fair but not as good as for networking (may have a lot to do with too
many H-1B visas being issued that allow non-English speakers to take some of
those jobs - programming is more at threat here due to the lack of a need for as
much verbal communications).
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QAId : 3282067
Asker : hendrayana_2000
Subject : Memory Card
Private : No
Question : Can I use My 32MB SDRam Memory and 64MB SDRam in one computer? I've
try, but it doesn't work well.
Answer : If it doesn't work well I'd say not to mess with trying to make it
work. Some RAM is incompatible speed-wise and it's usually better to put what
you need in with the exact same type (i.e. buy all you need at once) or buy it
all in one stick (256MB DIMM for instance). I'd sell both sticks on EBay.com and
buy one 128MB to replace them with.
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QAId : 3292087
Asker : digger75
Subject : ibm desktop computer
Private : No
Question : I'm a beginning computer user looking to buy. Someone told me ibm was
the best. what do you suggest for an ibm desktop. Or do you think something else
is better?
Answer : I would shop either in your local stores (Best Buy, CompUSA, etc) or
order one online from Dell or Gateway.
An IBM PC-compatible is the best bet in my opinion - there's more software and
inexpensive hardware available for this platform than any other.
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QAId : 3373622
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : Notebook recommendation
Private : Yes
Question : Hello Paul,
I am looking into buying a godd economy notebook for writing, keeping basic
records and surfing the web.
There are so many choices out there, what would you recommend I buy and why?
Thank you so much for your insight concerning this matter. I appreceate your
help.
Answer : If you really must have a notebook for this (they cost more than an
equivalent desktop, are close to non-upgradeable, have more expensive add-ons
(disk/RAM/etc) I would suggest getting the least powerful notebook that can do
what you need. Something like a P2-333 or better, with 64MB of RAM or more, and
a 2GB disk or larger. Try looking at Dell's offerings...
http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/series_inspn_notebooks.htm
Also please refrain from asking normal questions as private - it keeps others
from reading our conversation and limits the number of people who can benefit
from our discussion.
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QAId : 3383309
Asker : VeganSuperstar
Subject : hard disk partitioning
Private : No
Question : I have a question regarding hard disk partitions. One hard disk may
contain up to four primary partitions, or three primary partitions and one
extended partition. As a rule of thumb, you should hide every primary partition
that is recognized by the active primary partition's operating system on the
same drive. The reason for this is to prevent data loss in DOS, Windows 3.x,
Windows 95/98 and OS/2.
My question is: how can multiple visible primary partitions cause data loss in
some operating systems?
Answer : The only way I know of is that silly users who don't remember which OS
they booted in erase or otherwise maul their data. :-)
No seriously if the data is visible in an OS that should not see it data could
be modified inadvertantly by the OS or the user. The OS can't mangle what it
can't see...
other than this I see no threat.
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QAId : 3431371
Asker : darkfire10@...
Subject : computer
Private : No
Question : Do you know if there is way of assigning an ip number to a computer,
that dosen't change everytime I log on to the isp? (other than a dsl connection)
Answer : It's not controlled at your end - it's at the ISP's end. And they have
configured their dial-up pools to make best use of their available addresses.
And when you're talking about modems the best way to do that is to dole them out
as people dial in. And since they have no way of knowing that it's you calling
back after only being disconnected for 30 seconds you are given a different
almost always. If you need for people to get to you by some name that doesn't
change try one of the services that will host a dynamic domain for you. When you
go online you activate it and people can then get to you by name.
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FUQuestion : do you have a favorite that you could suggest to me???
Answer : I don't have a favorite as I've never used one - I just know of their
existence. Here's a free one to try:
http://www.dhs.org/
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QAId : 3455046
Asker : iiaihh@...
Subject : file maker software
Private : No
Question : Mr Expert,
I'm looking for a windows based program to track attendance, records, address,
names, allergies... you get the idea. What I need it for is a child care center.
I need to be able to sort by all fields, print address lables, print lists for
attendance, print lists for calling parents, birthday rosters. I track my kids
from birth to five years. (Aproximately 600 children. Next year we are looking
at another 750 additional children. = 1350) I have heard about a program called
shelby (sp?), but I couldn't find it. I worked with Microsoft Access be for and
believe that I could make it work, but I have to examine every option. Any ideas
would be welcome.
M
Answer : Here are some:
http://www.askrecy.com/dexter.htm
Demo and basic version handles up to 99 kids - I don't know if there is an
"advanced" version that handles more.
Here's a good place to find more info:
http://www.earlychildhood.com/
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QAId : 3477756
Asker : hanoooy
Subject : Hi
Private : No
Question : I want to know the definition of Computer science in general. And
what is the definition of real-time software system and difference between a
hard-real-time and a soft-real-time system?
Answer : http://www.csab.org/comp_sci_profession.html
"Computer science is a discipline that involves the understanding and design of
computers and computational processes. In its most general form it is concerned
with the understanding of information transfer and transformation. Particular
interest is placed on making processes efficient and endowing them with some
form of intelligence. The discipline ranges from theoretical studies of
algorithms to practical problems of implementation in terms of computational
hardware and software. A central focus is on processes for handling and
manipulating information. Thus, the discipline spans both advancing the
fundamental understanding of algorithms and information processes in general as
well as the practical design of efficient reliable software and hardware to meet
given specifications. Computer science is a young discipline that is evolving
rapidly from its beginnings in the 1940's. As such it includes theoretical
studies, experimental methods, and engineering design all in one discipline.
This differs radically from most physical sciences that separate the
understanding and advancement of the science from the applications of the
science in fields of engineering design and implementation. In computer science
there is an inherent intermingling of the theoretical concepts of computability
and algorithmic efficiency with the modern practical advancements in electronics
that continue to stimulate advances in the discipline. It is this close
interaction of the theoretical and design aspects of the field that binds them
together into a single discipline."
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?URL=/library/techart/realtime21.htm
"A real-time system is one in which the correctness of the computations not only
depends on the logical correctness of the computation, but also on the time at
which the result is produced. If the timing constraints of the system are not
met, system failure is said to have occurred."
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Asker : sparky119@...
Subject : replacing my processor
Private : No
Question : Hi. I have an AST Bravo MS/P100. I have 72mb memory with an internal
56K modem. It is a Pentium I and it is VERY sluggish. How can I improve the
speed of this thing? I can buy an AMD 600MhZ processor from Circuit City. Will
this fix the problem or will I have to do other things also. I would appreciate
your help.
Yhanks,
Nancy
Answer : Upgrading your CPU by a factor of 6 can't do anything but help. You
have a decent amount of RAM (128 would be better) so you're OK there.
The CPU is your weak link so if your storage is OK then I would say to go for
the CPU upgrade.
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FUQuestion : Hi. Thanks for the reply. Will I need to do anything further like
replacing the motherboard or installing a fan....I've had a few different
versions from as many different sources. Will it be able to just plug in or
what. I am a novice here and don't want to run into a "repair" that will cost me
as much as or more than a new cpu. Thanks again.
-Nancy
Answer : hehe I thought you knew what you were getting yourself into... You will
likely have to upgrade motherboards and RAM along with the CPU. I'm not sure
which 600Mhz AMD you've found but unless it works on a 66Mhz memory bus and is
plug compatible with the Pentium, and your motherboard supports the multiplier
needed to produce the 600Mhz speed (unlikely) you won't just be able to switch
CPUs.
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FUQuestion : nope...no clue at all....This sounds like it could really wind up
snowballing on me. Should I take something out of the computer with me when I
check out the new processor? Thanks for your help.
-Nancy
Answer : I would just keep that machine intact and use it as a secondary (or
give it your kids) and buy a new one - Dell has a new Pentium3 machine for
899.00
If you're determined to do it the upgrade way take the motherboard manual with
you to the store...
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QAId : 3481763
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : pc troubleshooting
Private : No
Question : whenever i boot my pc the 'system32' file props
up.I don't know how to rectify this error.
my pc specs are :
processor - AMDK6-2 400
RAM-64 MB
OS-WIN NT
HARD DISK-8.4GB
Need More Information : Details... when does this error occur? How does it
appear - what else is on the screen? How far into the boot are you when it
occurs?
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FUQuestion : The error occurs after full bootup ie. at the
desktop itself.Nothing else is on the screen
except for the Icons and the mcaffe antivir
acknowledgement.The system 32 file opens showing all it's contents ie. all the
files
in it.
Need More Information : Sounds like you are saying you just get an explorer
window opened to a directory on your drive. That isn't an error in itself. It is
being loaded from your startup menu, the registry or an INI file. Can't you just
close that window and go on about your tasks? If you can then all we need to do
is find where it is coming from...
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FUQuestion : yes i can close the window and work properly
and actually iam doing so .But it does'nt look great when u have an unnessessary
file opening .
Answer : OK like I said this is not an error, per se, but just something that is
being loaded unnecessarily. Check your Startup folder (Start/Programs/Startup)
for any items that may be doing it. You can also open C:\WINDOWS\WIN.INI and
look near the top for the lines:
run=
load=
and see if they have anything to the right of the "="
Also can check (Start/Run/regedit)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Services/Run
With "Run" selected examine the items in the right pane to see if any are
invoking your explorer window - if they are delete them.
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QAId : 3484727
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : 0e fatal exeption
Private : Yes
Question : Every time I try to run ANY program on my win98se system I get the
following error:
a fatal exeption 0E has happened at 0167:bFF...
Every time it is always 0167:bff... I can't remember the exact address but it is
always the same and occurs with any program I try to run. But I can run the same
programs some of the time, but when I start pushing the computer this error
comes up... though sometimes it happens with the first program I run.
I have tried:
scandisk,defrag,sfc,regclean,regscanw,regscan.
I can't find any conflicts in sysinfo or device manager.
Could I have a bad memory chip? Since the 0167:bff... is always the same ??
Desperately,
Jason
Need More Information : What's the rest of the error? Doesn't it cite a specific
program or module as causing the fault?
It's possible it's memory... one way to tell is right after boot load every big
app you have (to use all of it). If there's a memory error you'll know right
away :-)
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FUQuestion : it usually says it's windows that has created the error, with the
blue screen and I have to reboot. On the few instances that I can return to the
os it has been user32.dll that has created the error. Also drwatson tells me
Win32 USER32 core component attempted to access memory that does not exist.
Module Name: USER32.DLL
Win32 USER32 core component attempted to access memory that does not exist.
Module Name: USER32.DLL
Description: Win32 USER32 core component
Version: 4.10.2222
Product: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
Application Name: Netscape.exe
Description: Netscape Navigator application file
Version: 4.50.2.19
Product: NETSCAPE
Manufacturer: Netscape Communications Corporation
Description: Win32 USER32 core component
Version: 4.10.2222
Product: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
Application Name: Netscape.exe
Description: Netscape Navigator application file
Version: 4.50.2.19
Product: NETSCAPE
Manufacturer: Netscape Communications Corporation
but I can substitute any program for netscape.
Answer : Well a clean reinstall of Windows would be the first step to diagnosing
whether it's a Windows problem or a hardware problem. If the problem goes away
with a clean Windows install (pay attention to changes after program installs as
something you're installing could be causing this!) then you're done. If not,
then check your BIOS (in fact check this first) and be sure you don't have any
memory-related options that may be set incorrectly. Then you can switch RAM and
verify they (or the sockets) are not the problem.
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QAId : 3486819
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : delete file from start menu
Private : No
Question : I tried so many times to delete a file from start menu, but I could
not. I used recycle bin and empty it, but when I went back that file was there.
What can I do?
I also want to delete some files that my niece put in my computer. How can I
check what files do I have in my computer and how can I delete it if I do not
want it?
Thank you very much.
Answer : First of all - the Start menu usually does not contain actual programs
- it contains "shortcuts" that are nothing more than pointers to where the
actual executable is located. If there is a program in there you want to be rid
of do it with one of the following (do them in order):
Go to Start-Settings-Control Panel-Add/Remove Programs and see if the program
appears in the list - if so select and remove it.
Right-click the Start button and select "Explore". Drill down to the icon for
the program to be deleted and right-click it and select Properties. In the
"target" field make note of the path (example - "C:\PROGRAM
FILES\SOMEAPP\SOMEAPP.EXE"). Then exit the dialog and delete the shortcut. Then
open up C:\PROGRAM FILES in an explorer window and delete the "SOMEAPP"
directory.
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QAId : 3487881
Asker : snkscore
Subject : Batch File
Private : No
Question : I know that you can run "start explorer" from a batch file to launch
explorer, but is there a command to close a program from a batch file?
Also, kind of along the same line, there isn't anyway to make a batch file that
exectues a string of keystrokes like a macro is there. For example, "start
explorer, tab tab Ctrl-c tab tab ctrl-v alt-f4" Something like that. Maybe you
know a program that I could get that would do that sort of thing also.
Answer : To stop a running app from cmdline you can use my free utility,
KillTask - snag it from my web page at the bottom of this message.
And here are a bunch of macro apps for your use...
http://winfiles.cnet.com/apps/98/auto.html
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QAId : 3530238
Asker : ney1
Subject : My PC got it -mtx sickness;-(
Private : No
Question : We are not at all well. Got this bug, which sends attachments, will
not let me into preferances, or sites which specialize in anti -v.
Norton let it in, macafee cannot catch him now - i am afraid he may censore this
post too...
My amature searchs, where I was allowed
to make them, make me almost positive this is a matrix .
My helping technitian, suggestes the only way is reformating and than building
from scratch -neither of us is sUre , as to what is safe to copy now and reload
later....
Could things like e-mails,bookmarks,addresses be dangerous? Is there a less
dramatic cure? In about 12 hours -we shall take this measure - inless good
advice comes first -Help,Please Help
Need More Information : Have you tried building a clean boot-disk on another
machine and then running your virus scanner under DOS after booting from this
disk? I would suggest this first to see if the virus can be removed (this way it
will not be resident in memory). You can make a boot floppy under
Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add-Remove Programs/Windows Setup tab
After booting cd into your anti-virus install directory (probably under
"\Program Files") and run the DOS (EXE) scanner.
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FUQuestion : did only half...How to check for viruses from dos? I think my
antivirus -now macaffee works from windows -can it be used from dos and how?
Answer : Here's one right from McAfee's site:
http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-avert/stand_alone/Bootscan.ZIP
After extracting it (on a CLEAN computer) put this on the same floppy (or
another if it won't fit).
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Asker : ashish67@...
Subject : monitorshutdown& icon change
Private : No
Question : i have a lg monitor and if i switch off the monitor while my pc is
running the system reboots ?
2)howdo i change the icons of file folders and the drives not their shortcuts?
Answer : Unless the power for the PC is plugged into the monitor in some way I
cannot comment on what your monitor could do to reboot your PC.
As for changing icons here's the easiest way:
http://www.impactsoft.com/
Download "MicroAngelo"...
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Asker : Anonymous
Subject : GVC Corporation FR 500 mother board with a socket 7 cpu can i fix ADM
6-2 500 cpu
Private : Yes
Question : i'VE GOT GVC Corporation FR 500 mother board with a socket 7 cpu can
i fix ON ADM 6-2 500 cpu?
Answer : I see no FR-500, only an FR-520 on their website (which you can go to
also):
http://www.gvc.com/eng/asia/Index.htm
Refer to the owner's manual for the specifications for the CPU capabilities.
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QAId : 3551414
Asker : lchharmon@...
Subject : Free long distance
Private : Yes
Question : I heard about a phone that works with your modem called a " YEP
"phone which gives you free long distance you suppose to be to call home phone
cell phone whatever free. Where can I get this it would save me alot. Thank
you!!
Answer : Information on the YEP phones and free long distance:
http://www.google.com/search?q=yep+phone+free+long+distance&hl=en&lr=&safe=off
Also give http://www.dialpad.com a try - I've used it for free calling and no
special phone is required.
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QAId : 3554809
Asker : jerkyboy111
Subject : Hard drive
Private : No
Question : Ok, here's some background. I was running Win 98 and the system
crashed. I had no back up of my system. This is a old pentium II that is my
secondary computer. I tried everything to get the system back up...nothing. A
friend came over and did a Fdisk...nothing again, except now nothing works,
before I could still get in and mess around with DOS, but now this doesn't work.
I have another hard drive to put in but I don't know what I'm doing. It asks me
all this stuff about the BIOS that I can't get the information. I've even tried
Linux Mandrake on the drive and it says there is not enough room or there are
errors galore. I wouldn't mind just running Linux on the system, but when I try
to use Linux on the new drive my CD-ROM won't work, I've got the diskette for
that but the new drive won't take it. Any suggestion will help, I am at a loss.
Answer : Linux likely won't install because you have a DOS partition defined
that takes up all the room. Run fdisk again and remove all partitions from the
hard disk. Then reboot into the Linux install.
To get into the Linux install with a BIOS that won't autoboot from CD just look
on the CD-ROM for a subdirectory called "Images". In there are some files - pick
the one for your system (straight IDE CD-ROM I expect) and use rawrite.exe
(usually on the CD in DOSUTILS or somesuch but also easily available on the web
(link provided below)) to create the diskette.
ftp://ftp.linux.tucows.com/pub/distributions/Slackware/Slackware-7.1/bootdsks.144/RAWRITE.EXE
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Asker : m.a.n.@...
Subject : computer tuneups
Private : No
Question :
programs sometimes dont responed.
I installed a new mouse and am getting
alot of error messages its a logtech
optical.One such message said to reinstall
windows 98 is that safe to do.
thank you
Nick
Answer : I wouldn't do that yet. Have you gotten the latest drivers (9.0 I
believe) from Logitech's website? If not go get them and install that. If that
doesn't work let me know.
Here they are:
http://www.logitech.com/cf/support/mousefiles_pc.cfm
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QAId : 3577225
Asker : samma04
Subject : internet
Private : No
Question : Our internet is startting over and over again? What should I do?
Answer : If you have disabled call waiting (if you have it) then you may need to
call your ISP (dropping you) or the phone company (dirty lines).
Or do you instead mean that the internet dials up "on it's own" too much?
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FUQuestion : I mean that the internet dials up "on it's own"
Answer : OK - you have an app of some sort that is hitting the internet and is
invoking the dial-up networking.
Either figure out which app is doing this (CTRL-ALT-DEL once and examine the
list) or disable the autodial function. I can't remember where it is but hunt in
the following spots and you'll find it:
My Computer/Dial-up Networking (right click/Properties on the icon you use and
check the menus).
Start/Settings/Control Panel/Modem
Start/Settings/Control Panel/Internet Options
(under "Connections" tab appears to tbe the one we need)
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FUQuestion : In the Compuserve properties under Server Types the box "Enable
software compression" is enabled. Should it be?
Answer : Probably not but that has nothing to do with your current problem.
Most modems have hardware compression built-in so it's of little value to do so
on the system side.
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QAId : 3585681
Asker : texperkins
Subject : swap file
Private : No
Question : is there a way to reduce the size of my pc's swap file?
Answer : Sure thing - right click "My Computer" and select Properties, then go
into the Performance tab and click the Virtual Memory button. Select "Let me
specify my own..." and enter the same size in both the min and max fields (I
suggest 1.5 times your RAM amount up to a max of 128).
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QAId : 3592798
Asker : pmw1944
Subject : Laptop Computer
Private : No
Question : I've been looking at various used laptops from a company selling
laptops used by corporations.
The laptops listed show hard drive, cd's, modum's etc.
Each system says it comes (without an operating system) My Question is:
1. What is an operating system?
2. What kind of cost should one expect to install?
Thanks!
Answer : An operating system is the controling software that coordinates your
hardware, gives you a user interface, and gives your applications their
environment/support services.
Windows is likely what you will want to run on these - Windows 95 if they are
old notebooks and Windows 98/98SE or Millenium of they are newer. Expect to
spend about 100 dollars per copy of Windows.
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QAId : 3599672
Asker : cindy_lens
Subject : cpu usage
Private : No
Question : Hi
When I ran the command "top" on an Ultra Sparc Solaris 2.7 with 2gig of memory,
I noticed only 67Mb of memory free.
On another similar Ultras Sparc Solaris 2.7 with 2gig of memory, I noticed 677Mb
of memory free.
What is causing so much memory usage? How can I resolve this problem?
Thank you
Cindy
Answer : You may want to poke at some of the processes to see which is using all
the space. I wrote you a script to gather the data on each app.
Paste this into a file (named mine appmemusage) then do this to it:
chmod u+x appmemusage
#!/usr/bin/ksh
rm /tmp/largeout 2>/dev/null
ps -ef | awk '{print $2 }' >> /tmp/largeout
cat /tmp/largeout | while read item
do
echo $item >> /tmp/memusage
/usr/proc/bin/pmap $item | grep total >> /tmp/memusage
done
echo "Finished gathering data - now displaying..."
sleep 5
clear
more /tmp/memusage
echo ""
echo "Data retrieved still in /tmp/memusage for your perusal..."
Now just run this app and examine the results (get more results if you run it as
root since you will not as a user have access to some apps data). Look for the
largest memory usage apps in the resultant list - when you find one you want to
know about note the PID number and then do this with it:
ps -ef | grep PID
to see what app it is...
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Answer : Doh! I just reazlized that I believe top also shows the amount of RAM
being used per process. May have just reinvented the wheel! hehe Oh well I hope
it helps to know which app is using the most RAM.
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Asker : Anonymous
Subject : computer
Private : No
Question : hi pual
i have computer pintum #450 ,64m ram, windows 98 enabled.
i have no conflect in the hardware,
I did difragment, scandisk, clean disk.
the problem that I face is when I want to open two pages in the internet in the
same time the pc hang up, then I have to restart computer i tried ALT-CTRL-DELT
but no way.
and I am feed up can you help me.
thank you very much
Answer : Have you upgraded your IE to 5.01? If not I'd suggest you try that as
it upgrades/patches IE:
Start/Windows Update
Apply the IE 5.01 Service Pack *only* - do NOT apply IE 5.5 unless you like pain
as 5.5 is buggy!
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QAId : 3606269
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : Mini Computer
Private : No
Question : i need to know the difference between mini, micro, and maine frame
computers. the only web sites i can find are trying to sell computers or tell me
what it is. i need to know the components of each one and how they differ.
please help me. if you know a web site to use or if you can tell me please. im
going crazy here. thank you roxane
Answer : The definitions are pretty malleable.
Generally speaking a micro computer is one intended for use by one person at a
time. One keyboard, one monitor, etc.
A minicomputer is a "small" multiuser system, usually with only a terminal at
the machine. It's purpose is to serve multiple users who connect through
terminals.
A mainframe is like a minicomputer but it serves a larger number of users, also
through terminals.
For more information see this web site - co a CTRL-F and type mainframe and hit
ENTER to go to the relevant spot.
http://www.mgmt.utoronto.ca/~wensle/technts1.htm
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QAId : 3613757
Asker : gareth-iago@...
Subject : Computer Cables
Private : Yes
Question : Halo,
I have a HP Scajet 5p which has a scusi female outlet socket to which I had a
male scusi cable one end and also a male on other end fitting to my old
computer. I have now had another computer which has USB ports. What can you
advise to connect my scanjet to my new computer.
thanks, gareth.
Answer : You will need to purchase (or transplant from the old machine) a SCSI
controller. Check your local computer store for an inexpensive PCI SCSI card.
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QAId : 3622506
Asker : kriegers@...
Subject : file transfer protocal program
Private : No
Question : Hey,
I was wondering if you had any advice about a good free FTP program that i could
download and use. I'm no computer whiz, but i am fairly efficient and i would be
using it to transfer jpegs, gifs, htm website documents from home to my school's
server.
thanks,
steve
Answer : I like LeechFTP:
http://linux.fh-heilbronn.de/~debis/files/lftp13.zip
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QAId : 3623433
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : What is a PLJ file
Private : No
Question : What is a PLJ file? And what program will open it.. thankxx
Answer : It appears to be a music format that enables advertising while the song
plays...
http://www.music4nothing.com/m4n/help/faq_about_m4n_4play.jsp#5
Windows Media Player and others (see the page) can play these...
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QAId : 3634987
Asker : michaelq@...
Subject : computer networking and email
Private : No
Question : Hello! I have 6 computers on a LAN using NetBui protocol. All the
PC's run Windows 98.
Is there a program which will allow me to setup an inter-office emailing system
between these 6 computers??
I have already tried the Windows 95 PostOffice Utility, but receive the
following message: can not run...not a win32 application.
Any suggestions? Hope you can help out and thank you for your time...
Regards,
Mike
Answer : I haven't used any of these but here are several mail server apps that
you can try - install on one of the machines (making it the "mail server") and
the rest can be clients off of it.
http://winfiles.cnet.com/apps/98/servers-mail.html
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QAId : 3635440
Asker : rchoban@...
Subject : COmtrade PC
Private : No
Question : I have a COmtrade (company is out of business) PC that has been very
reliable, until last week.
I tried to install a new modem, and somehow in the process destroyed my
config.sys file. The system does not think it has a hard drive or a CD-ROM
attached now. I can get an A: prompt, and Windows tries to boot up, but then I
get a message saying there is no hard disk. I realize this is sketchy
information, but I have tried everything I can think of to no avail. Any
suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated. I have a laptop which
is what I am using now.
Richard Hoban
Answer : Make sure there is no floppy in the drive when you boot and look for a
file on your C: drive called config.dos - if you see it it should be a backup of
the config.sys which you can copy back.
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FUQuestion : When I do that, I get a message that says:
" Pri Master CDROM Drive - ATAPI Incompatible"
" Press F1 to Resume "
When I press F1, I get a message that says:
" Drive Not Ready
Insert Boot diskette in A:
Press any key when ready "
When I do that, I get messages about errors in my cinfig.sys file
I should note, there is no data in the Hard
Disk(s) AMBIOS Ststem Configuration chart
Answer : Set the BIOS info for all hard disks to to "Auto" and try again. Boot
from the hard disk (if you can). If not then boot from the floppy and try and
restore the config.dos as I described above. Here are the commands I would use
after booting with the floppy:
c:
cd \
ren config.sys config.bak
copy config.dos config.sys
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QAId : 3636093
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : DOS
Private : No
Question : ** Which command would you type at the command prompt of a DOS system
to display all files in the current directory and its subdirectories whose
filenames start with the letter E and have the file extension of DOC? The
command should also pause lis
Your help will be greatly appreiated!!!
Thanks!!!
Henry
Answer : Here you go:
dir e*.doc /s /p
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QAId : 3646557
Asker : info@...
Subject : Computer Viruses, Worms
Private : No
Question : How do I get rid of the Kak virus
Answer : http://www.mcafee.com/login_page.asp?a=ok
Click on "free trial" at the bottom...
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QAId : 3648134
Asker : aglass8178@...
Subject : Passwords
Private : No
Question : Someone got on my computer at work and went some really disgusting
sites. I need to set my computer up so that no one will be able to use my
computer without a password. How can I set it up?
Answer : Peruse these files - several of these look promising to your needs:
http://winfiles.cnet.com/apps/98/access-control.html
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QAId : 3648391
Asker : witzkeb@...
Subject : computer hissing
Private : No
Question : Quite frequently my Computer will lock up and there will be a loud
hissing noise coming from it followed by a knock that stops the hissing. Then
the computer works fine until it repeats. It happens every few minutes and comes
up with a "disk writer error: unable to write to drive c:" message. It's an
Emachine pentium 3 600 I just bought not too long ago.What's going on?
Answer : Your hard disk is dying (perhaps has a power problem). I suggest you
backup what you can from it and then troubleshoot it - try diconnecting and
reconnecting the power cable, using a different power cable, etc to see if you
can isolate the problem. You will probably have to replace the disk so check to
see if you are still under warranty.
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QAId : 3652364
Asker : moh97
Subject : Internet connection
Private : No
Question : My problem is when I make internet connection, after i receive a
veryfication massege, the internet connection failed right away.
could u please provide me a solution to my problem?
thanks
Need More Information : What do you mean "it fails right away?" What happens?
What do you see as it dials in, connects and then fails? What can/can't you do
once the connection is made?
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FUQuestion : "it fails right a way" = after I click dial-up Icon,a short massage
menu shows dialing process, then the short menu changes massage content to (
Varification name and password )after that I receive a short error massage said
" dialup netword either improper installed or not insalled; go to contrall panel
then click dial up icon to add the dial-up program"
Answer : It sounds like your ID or password may be entered incorrectly. Call
your internet service provider (ISP) and ask them to confirm you account by
logging into it. Then go and re-enter that information in your dial-up icon
under My Computer/Dial-up Networking/right-click the icon and select Properties.
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QAId : 3675879
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : GID Files
Private : No
Question : I seem to remember reading that GID files can be deleted to free up
space on your Hard Drive. Am I correct in my recollection? And can these files
be deleted without any problems? Thanks.
Answer : Yes I believe so... unless I'm mistaken these are the index files
created for quick access to topics/keywords when you first access a .HLP file
and choose the type of indexing you want.
Try using my Rdelete utility to remove them and maybe .TMP files automatically
(you can put the command into a BAT file and then schedule the BAT file with
Windows Task Scheduler in your systray to run daily/weekly/whatever). See my
webpage below for the download as well as others.
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QAId : 3704775
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : How do I install a network interface card in novell netware 4.1
Private : Yes
Question : I currently run Netware 4.1 Server with a combi NIC(SMC 8432BT) over
a coax network. I was about to upgade to UTP and decided to run a test rig with
new hubs and switches to make sure it would work. Needless to say the the LED on
the Switch port the Server was connected to didn't light up. I tried other ports
and patches, but it made no differance. However the LED on the NIC was on
(green). I checked and there are no dip switches or jumpers to configure.
The Nodes(95/98) were able to ping each other and use the internet
server(TCP/IP), but could not see each other in The Network Neighborhood.
I hooked ever thing back up to Coax and everthing worked again.
Is there some setting I need to change somewhere to make the RJ-45 port on the
NIC work? And if I decide to upgrade to a new 100Mbps NIC and how I install it?
I have read a few books and manuals on Netware 4.1, but none seem to cover this
in great detail.
I would be most greatful for your advice.
Many thanks,
Mark
P.S.
As you can tell I am not a Netware expert!
Answer : Which machines cannot communicate? You mention a Netware server but
then dicsuss the communication between 95/98 machines.
Try looking into this utility on the server:
LOAD INETCFG
(run this from the server's console screen)
When you add the NIC you will need the disk handy (from your description I am
not sure you have added the NIC driver, or simply plugged it in and expected
Netware to become aware of it).
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QAId : 3705880
Asker : bkemp1221
Subject : new computer maintenance
Private : No
Question : I have a brand new computer (1 ghz athlon, 128 sdram, 30 gb hd, etc.)
and little things keep happening that shoudln't: like when i shut down, it goes
to a dos-type screen with a cursor blinking, but doesnt shut down. also, it
takes a very long time to startup (like right before it shows the desktop, and
right before the windows sound plays, it is slow). what are these, and more
inportantly, what can i do to stop it, and what should i do to keep it running
well?
sorry for the length, thanks though!!
Answer : About the shutdown issue:
try disabling "fast shutdowns":
Run msconfig (start/run/msconfig)
Click Advanced button
check "disable fast shutdowns"
As for the boot taking a long time try turning to NONE the IDE devices that are
not present so Windows will not try polling there. Also try diconnecting any
CD-ROM drives (one at a time) and time boots without them. Sometimes Windows
takes a while to test these.
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FUQuestion : well, its been going ok, but now it doesnt seem to finish booting
windows-- it loads up except for the icons and taskbar, then right before it
usually plays the opening sound, it stops, and has a little oddly colored bar at
the top. every time, a reboot fixes this, and it runs normally....
whats going on?
thanks again!
Answer : So are you saying the previous answer fixed the shutdown problem?
Try updating your video drivers to the latest from your manufacturer's web site
- links can be found here:
http://winfiles.cnet.com/drivers/video.html
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FUQuestion : if it isnt too much trouble, id like to ask you another question,
this time about my older computer...
(PII 233, 98mb sdram, voodoo3 video, 24xcdrom) its a bit more serious: the
monitor has recently started to just go into sleep mode, usually right after it
goes into windows 98, and doesnt come out. its usually about an hour till i can
get it to work (holding down power button for 4 secs. , switching off power
supply, off surge protector, then everything back on again). oy. it has only
started doing this, and i havent added any hardware or anything. in the logged
bootlog i did once it said:
-[00141DDF] LoadFailed = C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\DRVSPACE.SYS
-[00142026] LoadFailed = ndis2sup.vxd
-[00142083] Dynamic load failed C:\WINDOWS\system\MRCI.VXD : [00142083] File not
found
-[00142102] Init Failure esdi_506.pdr
-[00142129] INITCOMPLETEFAILED = SDVXD
i hope that helps, and thank you so much, you're my only hope!
-ethan
Answer : I can't intrepret you bootlog.txt for you, but it sounds like that
system has some serious issues. Maybe a clean install of Windows is in order?
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QAId : 3716256
Asker : meekoman@...
Subject : COMPUTER CAREER
Private : No
Question : HI,
I AM A RECENT M.B.A. GRAD WITH NO EXPERIENCE IN THE COMPUTER FIELD. I LIVE IN
N.J. AND I DO CONSTRUCTION WORK. I AM INTERESTED IN MAKING A CAREER CHANGE INTO
THE "IT" FIELD. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO DECIDE WHICH AREA OF "IT" WOULD BE MOST
LUCRATIVE FOR ME TO PURSUE; NETWORK ENGINEERING OR PROGRAMMING. I'VE BEEN
GETTING CONFLICTING OPINIONS AS TO WHICH FIELD IS IN GREATEST DEMAND. I'VE ALSO
HAD PROBLEMS TRYING TO DECIDE WHICH COURSES ARE MOST MARKETABLE FOR THE
RESPECTIVE AREAS OF INTEREST(MCSE,A+,NOVELL, CISCO,C++, JAVA,UNIX,HMTL ETC).
I'VE BEEN TRYING TO USE THE HELP WANTED ADS AND JOB SEARCH SITES TO SEE AND
COMPARE WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR BUT BECAUSE OF MY LIMITED "IT" KNOWLEDGE
I RARELY KNOW WHAT I AM LOOKING AT. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN
GIVE.
THAN-YOU
Answer : Both fields pay well and are in high demand - anything in IT is. I say
pick the one you either know the most about or like the best (maybe they're the
same!? :-) and go with it. I would personally suggest that the admin/networking
field has better prospects than the programming due to the influx of H1-B visa
folks. They are used a lot in programming shops and since a lot of language
skills in English are not critical to programming those jobs you are more at
risk of having to compete with foreign folks for those jobs than with
administration, where language skills are more important. YMMV.
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QAId : 3716460
Asker : xlxgreyfoxxlx@...
Subject : novell network lsl.com
Private : No
Question : Hello i need the file lsl.com to correctly install the driver for
3com external cable modem it ask for a novell network dos disk driver can u let
me know where i can get this file so i can install my driver
Thanks,
Steve
Answer : Take your pick:
http://ftpsearch.lycos.com/cgi-bin/search?form=lycosnet&query=lsl.com&filetype=All+files
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QAId : 3727295
Asker : faith9878@...
Subject : Computer Diagram
Private : No
Question : How does information from a a computers cpu get to the monitor?
where can I find a diagram of this on the intenet?
Answer : Well the CPU never "has" the image, it is sometimes the agent that
moves the image from main memory to the video card's frame buffer. Newer video
cards reduce the reliance on the CPU for this even further and generate the
images on the fly, without aid of the CPU. See this site for what I think you
are after which is standard frame buffer manipulation:
http://www.karbosguide.com/module7b2.htm
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QAId : 3764468
Asker : 65330
Subject : handheld computers
Private : No
Question : What problems does a handheld PC solve? Why do business people think
they are such a good thing?
Answer : I've used a Pilot since they first came out and for me they remove the
need for any paper-based Day-Timer. I keep contact info, technical notes, my
schedule of places to be and things to do... basically anything I need to be
reminded of, or that I've done. Just the ability to put in meeting times,
dentist appointments, birthdays, etc and have it go off with an alarm (minutes,
hours or days in advance) is worth the price of admission. Add to that all the
other features plus the ability to download tons of new applications that can
run on it and you have a very compelling device. Check out
http://www.palmgear.com for an idea of the type and number of applications out
there.
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FUQuestion : If I wanted to purchase a handheld PC for my sales people, what are
some of the things I would want to look at when I am comparing different
handhelds?
Rating : 5
Answer : Price and ability to run the apps/functions that you need.
There are only two real choices in the market at the moment, Pilot ("Palms") or
Windows CE-based units. The CE units typically sport more RAM and faster CPUs
(and color). The Palm 3c has color and has tons of memory for a Palm (8MB). I
have data in my 3c all the way back from '96 and I still have tons of room for
3rd-party apps (of which I have many installed).
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QAId : 3769354
Asker : al_burroughs
Subject : file conversions
Private : Yes
Question : I have a program with a large data base of part numbers and
descriptions....the file extension is .dat I need to convert this file to a text
document that I can print. Is there software out there that can do this,
prefferably shareware or suach as this is a one time need. Everthing I have
found so far relates .dat files to images or graphics
Thanks
Al
Need More Information : .DAT is usually just a generic extension - I've never
seen it as being associated with any particular program. Can't you see the data
in the application that is using the database? What application is this?
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FUQuestion : paul..
The program associated with the file reads it but only displays 10 or 15
selections and only by specific search.
What I want to do is display this file in text format so I can cut and paste the
necessary info.
The program is a specific part number loactor, that then displays the details of
the part, if this helps
Answer : You still haven't told me the name of the program and since the DAT
file is not a standard file I would suggest that you try opening the file (.dat)
with wordpad.
Start/run/wordpad (hit Enter)
Then File/open and choose the file (have to select the *.* filter to see it).
FUQuestion : paul..
sorry....the program name is Keycomp.
When I open the file in word pad or any other word program all I get is machine
language of some sort
Need More Information : Who makes this program and what is it for?
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FUQuestion : Paul..
My apoligies fordragging this out....The program is produced by a private
company and alows us access to part number, priceing , and descriptions. The
program works fine but displays a limeted number of data per screen. What I want
to do is be able to read all the data, and copy and print what is relevent.
The company that supplies us with the program has told us to get in touch with
the company that built the program for them, but we are getting nowhere fast,
they dont return calls or e-mail.
I think I metioned that when I open the file with word or any other text program
all I get is a machine type language of some sort. One thing I dont think I
metioned is the program is dos based not windows. If this dosent help you I
guess we'll just resort to more phone calls and e-mail.
Thanks for your time.
Al
Answer : It sounds like this is *not* a standard file format issue, and so
viewers will not be available from anyone except the people who wrote it. The
only other alternative is to get the file format specs and write your own
program to extract the data and put it into another format.
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QAId : 3770204
Asker : texasaggiesrock@...
Subject : Network administrator
Private : Yes
Question : I have to give a class presentation on:
"What a Network Manager / Administrator does"
Where can enough info to pull this off?
(I KNOW it's basic... but not to me ;)
Answer : Admins do many things:
build/configure new/old machines
maintain and install new hardware
manage the network connectivity to each machine
take care of user accounts/requests
ensure printing works
backup/restore of data
automating repetitive chores
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QAId : 3773940
Asker : dale_laszlo
Subject : igx files
Private : Yes
Question : Have you ever heard of a file with an "igx" extension? If so, what
can I use to open it??????
Thanks for the help
Answer : It appears to be an Imagineer or Visio file (drawing packages).
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QAId : 3774182
Asker : fent
Subject : Conflict printing from Excel
Private : No
Question : We have two printers (Epson Stylus 900 set up as default & HP Office
Jet G95 only used for printing as a back up)connected with USB. We are having a
problem printing to the Epson; every now and then, when printing a 2 page Excel
worksheet, the printer will stop printing half way of either the 1st or 2nd
page, then a long pause, followed by an error message about Epson USB port. It
also happens when printing from ACT, but very rarely. In your opinion, is it a
printer problem, a system problem or a program problem? Do you have any idea
what we can do to diagnose the problem.
Thanks in advance
Answer : I would usually call this a system problem as printer drivers (or the
underlying USB/parallel port) drivers are usually at fault.
It's not completely clear from your description which printer is using the USB
connection.
I would suggest that you remove the configuration for the second printer and
test printing that way. Finally get the latest drivers for each printer from the
manhufacturer's web site.
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Rating : 5
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QAId : 3790425
Asker : GetItDunn
Subject : PC that keeps losing network connection
Private : No
Question : I have a home network with 4 machines hooked up. My newest machine
which is a 550mHz PC has had problems with staying logged onto the network since
the first day. I changed the network card thinking that that would solve the
problem., but that didn't work. The common type problem is that it will
disconnect doing larger file transfers or if left to sit overnight, sometimes it
loses it's connection. It has this problem from 2 differant locations that I
tried it from so I feel it is not the Wiring or a hub problem. The other
machines are 350 or below and they stay logged onto each other fine. Is there a
setting or something that can be changed to eliminate this? It is getting to be
a real pain. Once it disconnects, it will come right back up on the network once
you re-start it, and will see all other machines and do smaller transfers
between machines, but ultimately it will disconnect.HELP!!! Thanks for any
suggestions. I am not a PC Guru so need straightforward instructions.
Answer : It sounds like you have one of these:
1) Bad drivers for network card
2) Bad network card
3) Bad cable
Try replacing these items in order.
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QAId : 3791331
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : appropriate computer courses
Private : Yes
Question : hello , my name is imtiaz and i live in dubai and my problem is that
i am very much interested in making a software and i just wanted to know that
what computer courses should i learn in order to make a software . is making a
software just programming stuff ? i don't want to do any degree 'cause i'm 23
and i wasted my time in B.B.A. which i just left . so in a way , i've done 12
years of schooloing which courses should i do which would give me enough
knowledge to make a software . would i even get a job with a good salary with
the help of these courses ? how helpful is visual basic 6.0, c++ , c+++ ? if
these are the courses , then are there any more additional courses to be done ?
please send me a list of what i should do so that i can make a software and even
get a good paid job . thanx ........
Answer : If programming is what you like to do I would suggest you take a course
or two in programming theory at a local college and then dive into whatever
language you like at that time (Visual Basic, Visual C++, Perl and Java are in
high demand).
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Rating : 4
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QAId : 3797524
Asker : bcd9988
Subject : upgrade
Private : No
Question : I have been told there is not much gained in speed beyond 64MB of
sdram because windows 98se has memory bottlenecks such as system resources
memory which more ram will not fix and I've been told upgrading to windowsME
will just give me more drivers. I would appreciate your opinion. thankyou.
Answer : I disagree on the RAM issue - 128MB is the sweet spot for 98/SE/ME.
Less RAM than 128MB will result in a lot more swapping of apps to disk, which
slows the systems considerably. As far as the resources is concerned that is
true, there are fixed limits for those regardless of RAM amount. Windows ME is
not enough different from 98/SE for me to bother with - I installed it for a bit
to test it out and found some of the main differences to be the system restore
utility (I already wrote something similar for my own use under 98 so I don't
need this one) and as you said more drivers.
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Rating : 5
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QAId : 3813347
Asker : Anonymous
Subject : about unix systems
Private : Yes
Question : In what is different in a Unix system versus a pc system (dos
system)?
Answer : They are just two different operating systems. Both are command-line
oriented. Some of the major differences:
Unix is more powerful in its command-line form than DOS, having features that
DOS doesn't have without add-ons:
networking
multi-user
multi-tasking
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QAId : 3819219
Asker : neena_shrestha@...
Subject : microsoft computer financal data 1995 1999
Private : No
Question : Where can i find the annual financal data for microsoft computers
from 1995 to 1999. I could get only from 1998-2000
Answer : Try this:
http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/srch-edgar?microsoft
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Rating : 3
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QAId : 3820208
Asker : chapman1@...
Subject : computer
Private : Yes
Question : I have a computer, win...95... here is what happends.
when i turn it on, it goes thro-some of the writing, then it stops and saids,
system err, insert system disk, and then when i do it wont take any thing, pluse
it wont even
let me reformat it, cause i cant get further enough to type in black screen, i
have tryed to reboot, it wont....tryed to reprogram it, it wont...what seems to
be wrong here,,,can you help me ...write soon ok...??????
i really have to fix this computer......
thanks for your time...
Answer : Try booting from a floppy (make a boot disk on another PC -
Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add-Remove Programs/Startup Disk tab).
Make sure it has fdisk and format on it (those are at C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND). Then
take a peek with fdisk after booting from the floppy but *don't* change anything
unless you want to start the hard disk over from scratch.
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FUQuestion : I did what you said, and it did't work...
this is all i get on the black screen when turned on.this is at the bottom,
floppy disk(s) fail (40)
press F1 to continue, Del-to enter setup
08/12/1998-i44olx-w83977-2a69jpaac-oo
and it wont go any furher if i put in a disk in and press f1 it still says disk
error
put system disk in and press enter, and i do get the same thing over and over,,,
what else can i do???????
Answer : Your floppy drive is either:
dead
cable is backwards or not on correctly
does not have power (check cable)
Get the floppy working and do what I described above...
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FUQuestion : OK I CHECHED THE HOOK UP AND IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING POWER TO DRIVE
A, CAUSE IT LIGHT WILL COME ON WHEN I PUT THE DISK IN THERE TO TRY AND BOOT IT,
BUT IT STILL GIVES ME THE SAME THING I TOLD YOU BEFORE... IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE
YOU CAN TELL ME TO DO TO IT ??
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.......I REALLY NEED TO FIX IT, THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR
TIME.....
Answer : I can only suggest that you either have:
A bad floppy drive
a bad floppy cable (or not connected correctly)
A BIOS issue
Motherboard component failure (rare)
These are the only things that can cause what you are describing. The most
likely is still the floppy cable, followed by the floppy drive itself.
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QAId : 3822185
Asker : networktopology
Subject : DOS operating System
Private : Yes
Question : I have recently formatted my hard drive and reinstalled Windows 98 on
my system. I did not do a partition of any sorts. At the a: prompt I simply
wrote down format c and followed th eprocedure of installing windows 98 from my
cd roms. That was it. My question is since I do not see any dos folders in my
windows explorer and i do not have Windows/Commands folder how can I determine
if Windows 98 loaded a DOS version which I understand is 7.x. Basically how can
I tell that my system has a version of DOS on it.
Furthermore if it doesn't can I download DOS lets say from ZDnet or anyother
place that offers it a install it on my system what would be the proper
procedure for such a task. Your answers will be greatly apprecieted. Thank you
Answer : If you have 98 installed and booting you already have DOS 7.x by
definition since 98 runs on top of DOS to a degree.
To get to a pure DOS prompt either:
Start/Shutdown/Restart in MS-DOS mode
OR
While booting the system hold the CTRL key until the menu appears and choose
"Command Prompt Only"
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Rating : 5
FUQuestion : when at the MS-DOS Prompt
c:\windows>'ver' gave me the Windows 98 Version number.... how do I find out the
DOS version that's on my system? and how can I change the c:\windows> to read
c:\dos> ?
another question........ Is it neccessery to have a DOS folder especially if
there's nothing in it, why would it be neccesery to have a DOS folder? to create
one in windows explorer can I go to an existing folder right click mouse create
folder name it and drag and drop it on drive c in my tree...? would that be the
same a DOS folder thats generated automatically by some process, cause like I
stated before I formatted my hard drive and reinstalled windows 98. After the
installation I do not have a DOS folder but I remember before the formatting
there was a Dos folder present...
Answer : Since there is no "DOS" product being sold the result of the "ver"
command *is* the version of DOS you are running, though most people call it 7.x.
The DOS directory has no special meaning or significance - it is simply the
pathed location where DOS installations put all the non-resident commands like
format, fdisk, attrib, etc... The C:\DOS directory is directly comparable to
C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND - they both exists by default to hold DOS commands and are in
the PATH environment variable. You could move the contents in either case
somewhere else (like C:\GOOFY) and put *that* in your PATH instead and be just
fine...
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