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Looking around for RAMDisk software that can handle larger amounts of RAM, I found this. For those wanting to keep holding onto XP 32-bit, this could be the way to better performance.

No idea. But it was under 2 minutes before. Now I can go upstairs, BS with co-workers, grab a soda, come back, and still be waiting. It's crazy. I'm actually pretty close to rebuilding my workstation just to get rid of it.

Nope. I have the pagefile pointing to the 2GB RAMDisk that I can't get rid of, and it isn't set to backup/restore. Works fine.

The only pictures I enjoy taking of humans are candids, and that is quite difficult; walking the fine line between tourist and stalker.

I know that a DNS change can take 48 hours to replicate globally, but I typically see the results within hours. You could make it even faster by changing the TTL of the DNS entries.

I have installed NoScript on computers whose users are naughty, without telling them how to bypass stuff. I just tell them they can't go anywhere it won't let them. You seem to have the rest fairly under control. Unless you feel like setting up a scheduled Acronis imaging as a backup.

Merc, Even after getting the right humans, there are so many other steps required to make it work. The standard is so much higher as well. Everyone knows what humans do and can look like, so they are judged on another scale. Clothes, the subject's self-awareness, expression, emotions, it just...

I don't know if I can hold my breath that long! ;)

I tried to follow their directions, but didn't get past installing it before the above issues occurred. I'm certain this is not the intended behavior ;). It could be a complication with XP-x64, with having 12GB of RAM, or with the i7 CPU/chipset. No idea, but I wish I could just uninstall it at...

I installed the one that was linked earlier as part of the OCZ SSD performance thread. Good side: In it's standard configuration, it works. Bad side: Any attempt to change the configuration, stop the service, or uninstall the product causes a BSOD. My system now also takes 10 minutes to boot...

Taking pictures of stuff that moves is hard. I have a bunch of great pictures, if they weren't so out of focus :(

Right now it is kicking butt for me (18:39PST)

I'd have to agree with you there. I just got back from photographing a vulture that should come out better than most wedding shots ;)

Typically it is a bit slower than others, but reasonable (1-2 seconds). Just now it was timing out on me. Edit: Right now it is quick.

What got me going in this direction was a co-worker who kept taking my natural/normal photographs and re-creating them in watercolor or pencil. After looking at what she was doing, and thinking about what parts of it I liked, it had me looking at post processing even more. Sensor Blooming is...

Thanks e_dawg. For the images I have in mind, true-to-life recreation isn't the objective. It seems that my most popular (and profitable) pictures are the ones that aren't quite right. I must admit, I enjoy them as well. I completely agree that having a final picture with 16 stops of info is...

I know I can get it through my MSDN.

Just doing some photo work. My current Pano/HDR full 32-bit workflow involves PTGui, Photomatix, and CS4. Having one image in each stage and surfing while they are all processing keeps things busy.

For the record, that Supermicro 2.5" 8-in-2 hotswap thingy that I linked to earlier? The one where the version I bought is 50% crippled? That says it supports SATA and SAS? It only works off a SAS controller, not SATA. Crap.

...if you don't have to learn all of Linux just to do it. I completely agree that it is the better file-serving platform, with better support for volumes and better filesystems, but if you don't know it, or your apps won't run on it, it doesn't really count. I wish I knew Linux, and I know it...

I haven't had any issues with server-type stuff. Mainly older games.

XP-x64

Dude....congrats ;) We disagree as often (if not more so) than we agree, but it's always fun. Thanks for sticking around.

And it looks like the UltraDrive ME is already available in 128GB form for $329.

Is there an easy way to get around it? A reg hack?

Nice link Fushigi. Another interesting bit of info from that article: So the list of good SSDs now looks like this: Intel X25-E Intel X25-M OCZ Vertex SuperTalent UltraDrive ME ...with reportedly more to come using the Indilinx Barefoot controller. Can't wait. (Oh, I didn't ;))

Trains are the ideal replacement for aircraft, they just suck at replacing cars. That many people use cars when they wish they could use aircraft means that trains will absorb some of that market as well.

Server 2003 Web edition is limited to 2GB of RAM. In all other cases, timwhit is correct.

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Hi, Need a pair of devices that can send 1024x768 video about 20 feet, with line of sight. The clients will be swapped out all the time, so no drivers can be allowed. It really does need to be a cable replacement. It can't be a cable because it is going from a laptop on the conference table to...

I am not a fan of large government or excess regulation, but the two lessons I would like to see learned go like this: 1. Place caps on the percentage of a market controlled by one company, preventing companies from becoming "too big to fail" (eg: a company cannot have a market cap of >$1B and...

I think letting the D3 go could be the start of a new car manufacturer renaissance of sorts. I can see Tesla, and perhaps some of the other small start ups buying a single plant, getting some trained workers for cheap, and having a go. Keeping the obviously incapable leadership of the D3 in...

Yup. The only high-performance PATA SSD I have is a 1.8" number with a ZIF socket...doesn't really count. Though it is for sale...

...or get one of the SSDs that doesn't exhibit these problems (OCZ Vertex, Intel).

GM was ruined without the govt. That they have decided to screw around with the corpse is just bad taste. We should have let it go months (and billions) ago.

I'm sure SSDs will half again in price during the next year, if you can wait. Newegg has both capacities of the X25-M and both of the Kingston re-branding.

That will do just fine. The only thing you will need besides the drive is a place to stick a 2.5" drive. I usually use poster tape and the side of the case.

I'll bet you a healthy amount of money that anything you do (besides benchmarking) won't care about SATA1 vs 2.

Yup, it is quite heavy, and it does feel some of it in really tight corners. I was actually looking for a heavier car, so it would be safer towing the boat (2500 lbs). Hitting the limiter was quite obvious, there really was some extra room in sixth, you felt the car simply stop accelerating.

Good catch. I just glimpsed at the price and divided by 100 instead (that would be a good price).

Not a bad idea. Or you could buy a 50-pack of X25-M 80GB for $28k. Sweet.

If you can't get by with 60, the next size up is 120GB for $349. Just a hair more expensive than a 15k 300GB SAS drive. Crazy, I know, but better.

SCSI is cheaper than SSD, but it isn't faster at anything, really. In my system, I've actually ended up with many tiers of storage. 1. Fastest - A pair of X25-E 32GB in RAID-0. OS, Primary Apps, Small Workspace 2. A pair of X25-M 160GB in RAID-0. Large workspace 3. Four 300GB Velociraptors in...

The A3 is way more stable at 155mph (computer limited) than the Golf was at 130 (drag limited). Very impressive.

So long as they are getting regular updates, I don't think it matters too much. Of course, viruses do try to disable AV programs, so having the latest is probably a good idea.

Cool. I purchased an 8500GT (that I haven't installed yet) to drive the other two monitors. It would be nice to use the full power of the GTX295.

I'm sure you knew this, but Vista sucks at sharing to clients. You might even be better off with something like this. Even more reliable if you skip the wireless part and wire it into your network.

<edit> Nevermind, I re-read your post and you covered all my stuff. Other than start uninstalling programs until it goes away.

You are only vulnerable to that worm if you have enabled SSH access from the red (outside) interface and your password is easy to guess. It is not enabled by default, and can be disabled easily. It is not a big deal.

Ah, right you are. This is actually a 8500-4, which uses individual SATA-PATA bridge chips, but is otherwise a 7500. 64-bit PCI is pretty old, though. Perhaps Greg wants it?