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    Who should decide?

    Here's a new version of the popular "Nolan Chart," also known as the "World's Smallest Political Quiz". David Boaz of the Cato Institute (who popularized this "who should decide" approach in his book, Libertarianism: A Primer) thinks it's more appropriate than the other ones, and helps people...
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    Severe internet trouble

    Anyone else having trouble? 1 1 ms 1 ms 1 ms ???????? 2 1 ms 1 ms 1 ms ???????? 3 12 ms 11 ms 11 ms sl-gw21-atl-0-2-ts5.sprintlink.net [160.81.220.1 5] 4 16 ms 11 ms 16 ms sl-bb23-atl-5-0.sprintlink.net [144.232.12.17] 5 12 ms 11 ms...
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    Macs and resale value

    We all know that Apple likes to think of its products very highly and prices them accordingly. Not to meantion the above average costs of add-ons and software. But, they sure are easy to use (I hear) and especially beginning with OS X powerfull underneath. The higher average costs could be...
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    Stuff I'm selling on Ebay.

    http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcliptin
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    FS: IRA-1

    Control your computer with a standard home IR remote control. http://www.home-electro.com/ira_support.php I also have a Girder license that I'm checking to see if the license is transferable. It shouldn't be a big deal if it is not. http://www.promixis.com/products.php?section=girder $20+shipping
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    FS: Hercules Muse XL

    Based on CMI-8738 engine, the Muse XL features Sensura based 3D positional audio and legacy audio support. It has inputs for mic-in, stero line-in, game port/MIDI MPU401, internal CD audio, aux in, and 2 independent pre-amplified stereo outputs to connect 4 speakers. It's compatible with...
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    *nix file permissions

    What is the *nix file permission "number" combination to allow people to look at the contents of a folder without an index.htm? The folder is set for 755 right now and I;m getting "no permission" messages. Thanks.
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    Saitek X36 USB Flightstick and throttle HOTAS

    This is the same setup as the X45 on the Saitek website except that mine is all black with red buttons. I think the new one looks too bubblegum. $50 + shipping
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    Cybex/Avocet Switchview 4 port & two cables

    Switch and two 6' cables - $50 + shipping The cables are the kind that are a single fat cable from end to end. I also have two additional 6' cables. $5 + shipping
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    External Alcatel DSL modem

    Alcatel Speedtouch Home w/ power, RJ45 and Rj11 cables $20 +shipping
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    8 device programmable remote control

    Programable Universal remote and computer cable One For All URC-8811 + JP1 cable http://www.ofausa.com/remote.php?type=URC%208811 $25+shipping
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    3 UPSs

    Opti-Ups PowerPS 1440PS http://www.opti-ups.com/ups_detail.phtml?product_id=34 Opti-Ups 500PS http://www.opti-ups.com/ups_detail.phtml?product_id=29 Opti-Ups 650ES http://www.opti-ups.com/ups_detail.phtml?product_id=17 Batteries have been pulled. Make me an offer.
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    Samsung Flash Tech support number

    I have a failing CF and I'm having trouble locating the tech support number to take advantage of their lifetime warranty.
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas, friends!
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    Symantec to Buy Veritas for $13.5 Billion

    http://www.reuters.com/financeNewsArticle.jhtml?type=businessNews&storyID=7115420
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    Are you a superhero or a superzero!

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/superheroes/superhero.shtml
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    How to save a flash file localy?

    I know most of you guys go out of your way to avoid flash. I have a need to save a flash file for replay later off-line. Is there an easy way to do this?
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    News: IBM Selling Personal Computer Unit

    The New York Times said in its Friday editions that IBM is in serious discussions with the Lenovo Group, China's biggest maker of personal computers, and at least one other unidentified buyer for the unit. IBM has refocused on the corporate server and computer services businesses, but was a...
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    SMPT service

    So I've been traveling a little bit and using free wireless hotspots. But my ISP will not allow me to use their SMTP server except from the house. How do I resolve this problem so that I can send email from the road using a regular mail client? Third party SMTP service?
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    Looking for a children's book

    I read this book a long time ago and now I'm searching for the title. I know there are quite a few readers on the board. All I can remember about the book is that the main character, a boy, makes a home out of a dead tree or stump.
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    An announcment

    I am officially looking for work in China beginning Jan '04. If anyone has any leads or leads to leads I'd appreciate the contacts. I'm most interested in the area of Kunming but beggars can't be choosers. I haven't been around much lately and I may be around even less in the runup to Jan. Who...
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    U.S. Marines' Civil Affairs Team was interviewed in a story

    http://www.theworld.org/content/09291.wma U.S. Marines' Civil Affairs Team was interviewed in a story aired on NPR on Wednesday, September 29. The five-minute audio piece details some of the complications and issues in rebuilding in Fallujah. Capt. Henegar is my friend.
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    Anybody been involved with the bone marrow donor program?

    I have been identified as a potential match (I was IDed once before as well) and have made it through preliminary testing. Within the next 60 days I'll find out if they want to go to final testing with me. Anybody donated marrow or T-cells before?
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    Polls and Statistics

    http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/07/opinion/07kalcheim.html
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    Thunderbird

    What is the difference between setting folders to be available offline and subscribing?
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    Granite Digital Firewire Hot swap Oxford 911

    It is the older verision of these. Mine are red and do not have the LCD. As stated in the title this is a receiver/carrier set plus another carrier. $75 for it all.
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    Inclose P-96I converts an IDE/ATA drive into a portable

    Three Inclose P-96I carriers and recievers just like what is on the front page here. This converts an IDE/ATA drive into a removable drive. I also have three extra carriers (P-96I-T). The front face of one of the recievers is painted black. This includes the part that flips down and is visible...
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    Complete EPIA-5000 based system (for firewall?)

    Casetronic CS-2677R case (11 1/2"x2 1/2"x10 3/4") External PSU, 55W, +5V@4A, +12V@1.5A, +3.3V@4A, -5V@?A, -12V@.1A, +5VSB@1.5A http://www.eprom.com/home/images_of_cases/2677.htm MB=VIA EPIA-5000, VIA Apollo PLE133, Bios:2.07, mini-ITX(17.0cm x 17.0cm)...
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    Toshiba 42H82 42" Widescreen TV

    This is a used Toshiba 42H82 42" Widescreen HD Ready TV in excellent condition. This unit was purchased at Best Buy on 6/22/03 with the 4 Year Service Plan warranty. This means this TV is covered under warranty through 6/22/07. The warranty is fully transferable. Due to the size of this TV...
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    Almost complete low-profile system

    CaseTronic CS-4117 http://www.directron.com/cs4117.html low profile desktop case Soyo SY-K7VEMPro http://www.soyousa.com/products/proddesc.php?id=41 Maximum AMD CPU Speed= XP1800+, 1.4GHzThunderbird, 1.3GHzDuron AMD 950MHz Duron HSF Floppy 6.8G Maxtor All for $75 plus shipping. This was a...
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    https:// and public wireless access

    Does https provide enough security to do things like banking from a park bench using a public access point?
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    SCSI card and drive

    Seagate Cheetah X15.1, Model:ST318451LW, 18.4GB, Ultra160 Wide LVD SCSI-3, 15,000RPM, 3.9 ms seek, 4 MB cache, 68pin Adaptec 2940U2W, Bios:2.57.2, PCI $100 together Need a cable?
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    Zip drive and disks

    Zip drive 100 IDE internal (white face) + 11 zip disks in individual cases. The cases are then housed in a little 10-disk organizer (similar to a cd tower). $10+shipping
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    NICs - 2x single port, 1x dual port, 1x quad port

    Being based on the Thunderlan processor these cards will work in Linux, BSD as well as Windows. Compaq 10/100 TX UTP, 169849-001, TI Thunderlan, PCI *$5* Compaq 10/100 TX UTP, 169849-001, TI Thunderlan, PCI *$5* Compaq Dual Port Netelligent 10/100 TX PCI UTP, 242560-001, TI Thunderlan...
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    2x Quantum Fireball+ LM + 3ware 6200

    Asking $60. Price includes drives, card and cables pulled from a system that is running right now. Known good. Shipping costs extra. 2X Quantum Fireball Plus LM, Model:, 30GB, UltraATA66, 7200RPM, 8.5ms seek, 2MB cache 3ware 6200 in RAID 1 Montor:ME6X 1.01.00.028, Firmware:FE6X 1.02.28.053...
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    I need some data services.

    I'm looking to move my web/FTP/mail services off of my own server. I'd like some suggestions for providers of some basic services. I don't anticipate needing a lot of daily data transfer but I might need larger than average space.
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    What do these words mean?

    I suspect they are of Indian (India) origin. Sashi Pria Uma Anoop Sandeep Nabendu
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    Normalizing mp3s

    Is it necessary to normalize my mp3s while I'm ripping them from CD? Is there any reason why I should not normalize to 100%. Is there a difference in normalizer programs? I use Audiograbber and the built in normalizer. I'm simply trying to avoid massive volume adjustments while playing a...
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    On this day in history

    OK, so I couldn't wait until the 13th. I thought you guys would appreciate this, expecially the history buffs. I found this newspaper stashed away when I was moving. Header Front page left and right Below the fold
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    An SF milestone.

    Today at around 5:00 we apparently broke our previous record for most users on line=28. I don't know what the previous record was.
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    Microsoft Memory Diagnostic

    http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp The Windows Memory Diagnostic tests the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer for errors. The diagnostic includes a comprehensive set of memory tests. If you are experiencing problems while running Windows, you can use the diagnostic to determine...
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    not Paintings

    While I enjoyed the website CityK posted I thought this, from the same website was amusing.
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    I need a tripod.

    I happen to have a tripod I'm comfortable with but the part that screws into the camera and quick-releases from the base is missing. And the tripod is so generic that a Google search for its manufacturer results in no hits. I'd like to spend less than $100 but may be pursuaded to spend more. It...
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    Backplanes

    http://webopedia.com/TERM/b/backplane.html This was helpful in making the mental connection between passive backplanes used in industrial computers and motherboards.
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    Jobs at Computer chain stores

    Monster.com Is it just me or just this job lean just a little too heavily toward sales expertise. Granted, it is a management position but some technical skill should be required, no?
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    All about Java

    So I know Java is a programming language designed and maintained by Sun to be very portable. I can see that there are some options in IEs options for "Java VM" but I also know that I had to download and install something from Sun so that Arachnophilia and some Novell tools would work. Can I...
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    MS software RAID

    What is the word these days on the stability/usability of MS software RAID1 versus something from 3ware? In my case a 6200. It seems like they would have had long enough to work out the snags but you never know.
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    Over-Reliance On MS Endangers Business & National Securi

    http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=15200245 "Ironically, Microsoft's efforts to deny interoperability of Windows with legitimate non-Microsoft applications have created an environment in which Microsoft's program interoperate efficiently only with Internet...
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    When RAI5 is not enough

    How many drives would you put into a RAID5 array before you decided that the probability of more than one drive failing was too great. HP has decided the number is 14. And their solution to this problem is: Advanced Data Guarding
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    Ghost compatibility with Serial ATA or Intel chipsets

    Situation: This document describes what you need to do to get Ghost to work with your Serial ATA drive controller. Solution: Ghost is compatible with the new Serial ATA standard. If you are experiencing problems such as Ghost hanging, locking up, or freezing when loading, the problem lies with...
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