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  1. Chewy509

    Moving Complex File Shares

    yes, sounds good. BTW, what are you using to copy the data files? PS. I normally would use this from the command lineto preserve ACLs, ownership, etc: $ xcopy /o /e /z /j /x /h /g /i /v <src> <dest>
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    UAV / RC aircraft

    Sorry can't find it. It wasn't in those 2 files you posted, though.
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    UAV / RC aircraft

    Without digging too much, it appears that the distance calculation is of type 'u8', which would indicate a unsigned 8bit value, which the max value is 255. Change the calculations/variable and that restriction is broken. PS. I won't standby the above, as it's only from a 2sec glance at the...
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    UAV / RC aircraft

    One of these: http://www.gizmag.com/aa-12-combat-shotgun-frag-12-automatic/11393/ Or one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_purpose_machine_gun It'll be fun trying!!!!
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    Interview prospective peers

    Unfortunately, we are a Microsoft only shop, so Win2K3 server, MSSQL2005, IIS6.0, etc... (much to my dislike).
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    Interview prospective peers

    How long ago was that. I do appreciate facts are forgotten over time, but this particular applicant completed his MIS (networking) last year (as in 4 months ago). I would expect someone to have not forgotten in such a short time period.
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    Interview prospective peers

    I agree with that as well, and some of the questions do revolve around "how would you do the following task". A simple one was troubleshooting no internet access, where running 'ipconfig /all' shows you have an IP address of 169.x.x.x. What would be the possible causes for fault? (Based on the...
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    Interview prospective peers

    Admittedly, no I didn't. But it does show who has been around a while, playing in this IT game.
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    Interview prospective peers

    IO port 220. And it was fun seeing someone trying to work out their trusty old SB2 didn't work in their new 486 mainboard, due to both the onboard ECP port and the SB2 using the same DMA channel! Oh, the good old days when to configure a device you used DIP switches or jumpers, and to...
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    Interview prospective peers

    Tea/Tannin: ROFL!!! I found it strange he had no idea on WAIK, especially since he has passed the Vista Install/Configure exam, which does include WAIK. (admittedly not in depth, but he should have know what it was, as you use WAIK to build installer CD/DVD/USB images on Vista and Win7). And...
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    Interview prospective peers

    Dead Thread is alive again Well, one of my co-workers has decided to leave and has left a vacancy to fill. (He leaving to become a manager at an ISP - he'll be in charge of all the internal infrastructure and internal services). We just interviewed an applicant with a Master Information...
  12. Chewy509

    SSDs - State of the Product?

    I thought I was the slow one around here?
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    Netbooks and the lack of specs

    Well, 2 kids that ate up anytime that I had for training to do that type of work. And budget is a concern, since 99% of our ongoing income whilst doing the course will be government funded. (Trying to save as much $$$ before start of course in July). BTW, I'm planning on riding one of these to...
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    Netbooks and the lack of specs

    Why, I already know and am used to the SunOS and SYSV userland? (I started with Solaris in the v8 days, and my home PC currently runs Solaris 10 U8 ). Sure, the Asus 1201N does look nice. (for an Atom powered one, otherwise a CULV model would be on the cards for the extra power). My biggest...
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    Netbooks and the lack of specs

    Thanks for that link. Rather interesting. I does seem that Linux has the heads up in supporting newer WLAN adapters. :( After doing lots of digging, it become apparent the primary reason that most manufacturers don't list what's included, is because they will supply whatever is cheapest on...
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    Netbooks and the lack of specs

    G'Day, I've been looking at getting a netbook for myself (due to going back to Uni, and don't want to carry a heavier laptop, since I'll be riding a bike to Uni). However I'm having trouble finding the exact spec's on many model netbooks, in particular what LAN and WLAN adapters are fitted...
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    I know they did, but looking at the rapid development of UAVs, and the realisation that the F-22/F-35/PAK-FA will have retirements in the mid 2040-50's, that leads to a higher possibility of the above statement becoming true. (There is a part of me, that wishes that the F-22/F-35/PAK-FA, will...
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    Thanks for the info. So the military has come into the 21st century after all. (Ku channels typically are 25MHz in width, so could easily support several MB/s in good conditions, but latency is still an issue). Another factor to think about, how total Ku channels does the military have and what...
  19. Chewy509

    Sandisk PATA SSD's

    But isn't the IDE bus limited to 100MB/s or 133MB/s depending on your chipset? The above might be fine for Ultra320 SCSI, but IDE? What are they thinking (or smoking)?
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    As do I. I do agree whole heartily, that if the JSF project is canned and those funds pushed into multiple UCAV purpose built designs (rather than a single design run by a committee ala F-35), the potential is significant... but what to do about current in service aircraft that are due to...
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    dd, I agree with Time. Latency and lack of bandwidth for the needed sensor data will result in less than satisfactory performance in a high-intensity CAS role. (eg, Command latency, would in a measure of 3-4 seconds, possibly even higher). dd, as you play MS Flight Sim, what's the difference...
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    Unfortunately UCAV's don't offer their operators the same level of SA (situational awareness) that a person in the seat of a Apache or A-10 has. I'll take either the Apache or A-10 any day.
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    Thanks Time, very informative. Good to see some solid numbers, rather than press release material. I remember a long time ago at the Avalon Air Show watching a Mirage, F/A-18 and F-111 all do a turn at the same time to demonstrate the turning ability of the then-new F/A-18... There was...
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    For those that want to read up more on the F-35 - This thread should have it all: http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?151365-JSF-%28F-35-Joint-Strike-Fighter%29-News
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    Sounds a like some big players in the IT industry...
  26. Chewy509

    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    Source? It's not that I don't believe you, but I was under the impression of similar performance to the current F/A-18 with a slightly better thrust to weight ratio (for the F-35A model). Eurofighter EF2000 and Tornado projects both come to mind as well... I'm sure there are others going back...
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    I know some of the boys over in A, love knowing that A-10s are currently on over watch (CAS) when they are out in the boonies. But remember, the Apache can stay on station just as long as the A-10, and it's weapon load will make any Jihadist think twice about popping his head up out of a fox...
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    Is the JSF program corrupt?

    Speaking as an ex-serviceman, I do believe in a continued alliance with the US/NATO/EU arms market rather than switching to Russian derived kit. However like many I am starting to wonder about the management of the JSF project on all sides. Constant over-runs, budget concerns, and the...
  29. Chewy509

    Something Random

    Nope, barefoot.
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    Something Random

    I wish I was... Not fun to have to wear shoes around the office.
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    Something Random

    I accidentally kicked the side of the skirting board on the corner of the wall (on the way into Isaac's room), and dislocated my small toe on my right foot, as well as opening up a small cut... (I was rushing into his room). Hurt like hell last night when I did it, but am able to walk (mostly)...
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    Something Random

    My wife's first degree was in Accounting, her second one was in child psychology, and her 3rd was in Vet Science (Bovine). She did Accounting first up because she was good as maths (at end of High School and didn't know what to do), her second because she began to hate Accounting, and her...
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    Something Random

    Something to consider? Certain governing bodies with endorsement of professional associations (like the IEEE) are calling for minimum study levels so one can call yourself a 'software engineer'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_engineer - see under Regulatory Classification and Debates .
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    Something Random

    Pricing isn't too bad, and with government assistance makes going to school manageable. Repayment of fees is done via your income tax and only after you earn a minimum figure.
  35. Chewy509

    i7 920 Motherboard and operating system?

    One of these by any chance? http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Networking/Products_Spec.aspx?ProductID=3328 I thought with the 3420, you are limited to 8x PCIe slots off the CPUs PCIe controller? Thereby limited gfx card performance. ** The upcoming 3450 chipset allows 16x PCIe slots off the...
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    i7 920 Motherboard and operating system?

    Upcoming 3450-chipset, coupled with a 3400-series Xeon will give you 6 slots. Problem being is that i5/i7 is limited to 2 banks, while Xeon is limited to 3 banks. (In theory a Xeon 3500 or 5500 can drive up to 9 slots at DDR3-800). i7-860 @ 2.8GHz, 8MB L2 Cache - $280 Xeon 3460 @ 2.80GHz, 8MB...
  37. Chewy509

    Something Random

    Thanks, Part of the issue is, I want to get into full time software development (and move away from being a sysadmin/pc repair type), and while it is possible to get a software dev position without a degree, it is becoming increasingly difficult to do so. And I should do it while I am young...
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    i7 920 Motherboard and operating system?

    Socket 1366 Re: Future on consumer grade single socket 1366. That's typical of Intel. Let's change the path again after 12mths. <end sarcasm> I'm starting to get itchy feet myself, and am keeping an eye on high-end i7 stuff to replacing my aging dual-Opteron system (which is now 5yrs old, but...
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    Something Random

    Last night I decided to quit my job, and go back to University to complete a degree focused on IT. Haven't finalised which degree (either B.Eng or B.Inf.Tech) focused on software engineering at either Griffith Uni or QUT (QLD University of Technology). Looking at 3yrs or 4yrs full time study...
  40. Chewy509

    Best practice for archiving DVD for future media center?

    Individual folders for movies, and a single folder for a TV Series, ag all Stargate SG-1 seasons are in a single folder called "Stargate SG-1", with each ISO prefixed with season number and disk number eg 01-01.
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    Best practice for archiving DVD for future media center?

    Just on a PC, and mplayer can play the ISOs directly...
  42. Chewy509

    Best practice for archiving DVD for future media center?

    I rip straight ISOs for plain archiving...
  43. Chewy509

    iPod>iPhone>iPad

    You seem to be correct, according to this source. http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/28/apples-a4-is-an-arm-based-system-on-a-chip-a-la-tegra-2/
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    iPod>iPhone>iPad

    Quick research indicates that the Apple A4 CPU is ARM9 based, with a PowerVR GPU... (source: wikipedia, toms hardware and a few others).
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    iPod>iPhone>iPad

    But are we sure the iPad is using an ARM CPU compatiable with the one in the iPhone?
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    iPod>iPhone>iPad

    And iTool for the other lot?
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    iPod>iPhone>iPad

    What's interesting is them using not using a x86 based processor, but developed something inhouse. (I'm thinking something like an nVidia Tegra). Will lack of software be an issue? Or is it a simple recompile for those existing iPhone apps? Otherwise, I don't see the need for the product...
  48. Chewy509

    Getting all email out of an Exchange Server

    3rd vote for exmerge... just dump the mailbox to PST, laod it up in your favourite Outlook client, and you should be good to go. Also you mentioned deleted emails? These can be restored via Outlook Web Access to the inbox on the mailbox, at which point exmerge will be able to grab them. (In...
  49. Chewy509

    Something Random

    Bad timing, especially since we have a 9 day old as well... We have Holden Frontera '02 model. (also known as a Opel Frontera, Isuzu Wizard, Isuzu Rodeo depending on your market - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_Wizard ) An after-market compressor for an '01 model is ~$300. Genuine part for...
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    Something Random

    The compressor in the Air Con in the car died this week. AU$2000 bill to replace just the compressor! Unfortunately no after-market parts exist, so can only source genuine parts...
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