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Hi With the AMD prices diving, I was wondering what might be a good upgrade for this motherboard. Here's the list of supported cpus, according to Gigabyte. I'm looking for something to double, at least, the 3200 processor in the computer. Motherboard bios is F7...

I'd be the last one to argue about the failure of hard drives to compete with solid state for access time. I would take issue with Mark Turner on the difference between Raid 0 and a single drive, and how it disappoints. Since we have two machines, one booting from a single 15K Cheetah, about...

I think you misunderstood my response. Paying Adobe another 400 bucks is not high on my priority list unless the software is vital, and, proven by people using it. My point about Photoshop was simply for 400 bucks, it's a passable solution. Adobe is ok, in my book, but not exceptional, and...

Is it worth the effort, speedwise, to do this? Panasonic seems to have a pretty stripped down version of XP to start with, and, I've cut it down even more. Wonder if it's worth the effort, though I do like 2003 Server a LOT. Greg

Good idea. Setup my router like that, but, too late for the printers... Thanks anyway, David. Speaking of which, I was wondering about installing 2003 Server on my laptop. Problem is, I can't find the drivers for it, except on the restore CD Panasonic provides, and, when I installed 2003 Server...

Does the software work???? Adobe is not exactly at the top of my list, after working with Adobe Acrobat Reader... Photoshop works... Greg

I've got 5.1 Omniform, but, it's no longer made by the same company I bought it from, so, support isn't exactly wonderful. Unlike other software, you had a limit of 100 documents you could create, then you had to buy additional 'right's to create more documents, using their software. Created...

You got it.!;-) Worked on all machines. The entering the IP address on the Samsung isn't exactly one of it's strong points... GREG

No, nothing like that, and, I've checked the permissions you are talking about in the Firewall settings, the administrator settings, everything I can find in help. Finally got this computer to detect it on the net, now have to see if I can get my laptop to see it. Don't get why I can't get the...

Well, having a really fun time trying to configure my printers as network printers on 2003 Server. I get a message "Remote Connections to the Printer Spooler are blocked by your permission settings" everytime I try and share a printer. Can't figure out how to change it... Greg PS Looks like...

There, I fixed it. Sorry about the mistype. Greg

Only reason I've started using Outlook is because I can sink it on to the phone. Don't know another program that can do that. So far, it's worked pretty well. Audio alarms for dates on the calendar, and, being able to transfer my addresses to my phone. It's pretty nice having your PalmPilot...

Software came in today, and works well. Made by www.mobileaction.com it's there Mobile Phone Management Tool. Handset manager software. It allows me to transfer my Outlook calendar and contacts to my Samsung phone. I'm also using Chapura's PocketMirror to transfer my Palm Pilot files to...

Hi I've ordered the software that allows some sort of communication between my Samsung A707 phone and Microsoft Outlook, for at least a calendar. Anyone used this stuff? If so tips, or ideas? Thanks Greg

None so far. Thanks for the link. 2003 Server rules! GS

Hi I had an APC BN1050. All of a sudden, it reported 'overloaded' red light. It shuts down right after that. Problem is, the battery is fine, and, it's just the reset switch on the back being shot. APC tells me I have to send it back, upgrade through one of their programs, spend more money with...

Thanks. I think somewhere in the parts bin I've got one laying around. Greg PS DD thanks again for the Server 2003. AWESOME OS!!!

Hi After having the power at a public school fry my computer last year with brown outs, and black outs, I was wondering if a laptop would be a better idea for protection? If you are running off the power supply on a laptop, and the power browns, or blacks out, does the battery jump in and...

I learned to hate macs, and, I had a point in time when they worked really well, but it was brief. SCSI made them work, sort of... Final straws: All in a 3000 dollar desktop, G3 beige, followed by a G3 tower, beige(nothing like making the same mistakes over: define insanity) IDE channel...

Well, it insures you will have hardware jobs for another 5-10 years.;-) How long before MSFT makes sure you HAVE to upgrade? Myself, I'll be selling my XP lic. and, go back to 2003 server, at least on this machine. Don't know about the gaming machine, but, the stuff posted seems to really...

UPDATE: Epsons are not drop, or cat proof. Going off the back of my desk, and down about 2 feet fried the 3170. Still refurbs from epson are about 100 bucks, for a better scanner, and, I did like the software with XP... Worked with Photoshop, which my Canon 1220 doesn't seem to want to do... S

Well, the replacement card came FEDEX NEXT DAY? I shipped it to ATI Fedex ground, and they took a little more then a week to get the card back to me. Works great, and, I really missed dual monitors. My case is well ventilated, and, I've put a squirrel blower next to the card, sucking any hot...

Bumping this. Thinking about installing 2003 on Supermicro Dual Xeon. Since my video card was gone, I was using the 3000+ Athlon, and, with server 2003 with the patch program to XP, it seems faster, OS wise, then my duals. Got so far as seeing if my SCA box showed up, when using the...

I'm with Splash. Epson 3170, and the software is fine. Also using Omnipage Pro 9.2? Works fine. Canon 1220U as well. Using Samsung M2150 for a laser printer, and, it's pretty reasonable. Refilling kaser ink cartridges can cut your expenses considerably. Our Xerox printer is over 50000 sheets...

Well, the first one I got from David, and, it had the silent Gigabyte heatsink on it. It was fine, until I played a couple real extended sessions of Quake 4, then it would artifact, and, finally, died. RMA'd it, and, they sent a replacement. I ebayed that card, ASAP, since I don't think the...

ATI reminds me, at this point of footjoy. I spent about 150 bucks on dryjoys, when 150 bucks was 400, a long time ago. One of the soles broke, and, despite what the 'online support' said, I sent the shoes back, since I had nothing to loose. They sent me back a set of current new dryjoys...

Any experience with Nvidia customer support? ATI just seems to send you a new card, provided you take the time to do the RMA process. Greg

Hi My second ATI X800XL just went south, or I should say North, since it's going to New York for RMA. Is it just me, or is the ATI software kind of buggy, and, the cards getting less then a year each? I'm seriously considering going to an NVidia card next. My Dual was not shutting down after...

Does it slow the OS down at all? Thanks Greg

I WILL FOLLOW BUCKS' ADVICE.;-) I GUESS I WILL ALSO TRY AND INSTALL IT, AND SEE WHAT'S UP WITH IT ON THE P3, FOR FUN... s

WHAT IS UP WITH WINDOWS 2000 SERVER? I put the disk in, and, all it says is to add 128 bit encryption.??? Is that the only difference between 2000 Pro and 2000 Server??? Greg.

There, Mercutio. Fixed that for you.;-) Greg

udamen: Kind of depends. Some of the old 4k's were 10 mbs. New ones are about 22 mbs. That should make a difference, but, on an older system, maybe there is another bottleneck? Apple used to use ATA chips in the beige computers that ran at half the ATA standard of 33mbs at the time. Cost...

Second the Seasonics. Expensive, but, very consistent juice, with near 0 fluctuation. Combine with a good UPS, and no worries, or blown computers like I had this year in school. Kind of curious about Windows 2000 Server. Turns out with my floppy installs of Windows 2000 Pro, they include a...

Ahh, grasshopper. You have not learned about Apple. ALL THEIR SOFTWARE SUCKS. ANYTHING RELATED TO AN IPOD IS SIMILAR TO WORSE THEN SPYWARE.... YOU ARE WARNED... ;-) GREG

Mercutio: Thanks. How would you rate MSFT's different OS as far as using multiple processors? I've been playing with 2000 Pro, getting ready to sell the P3 450 mhz, and, I'm just amazed by the zip, compared to the XP Athlon 3000+. XP runs well on my dual Xeons, but, I'm really wondering...

HMMMM. I wonder if Furball is to Antec cases as I am to ATA drives???;-) While they are getting complicated, I really like the two 160 cases we have around... Greg

Edawg: I also had a similar Windows XP 64 bit sound problem, that went away when we went to XP. Drivers sound about right. MSFT looks like they are learning from Apple, putting out buggy software, and, having the consumer suffer, or, debug it for them. Still, it's pretty amazing how long it's...

Will, Sometimes a solution gets better with age, or circumstance.;-) I'd ebay the ATA drives, if you can get decent money for them, and use the swap feature with the new bigger drives for backup. Greg

http://www.granitedigital.com/catalog/pg51_hot-swapinternalsystem.htm http://www.granitedigital.com/images/satahotswapinternalrock.jpg I Really like the removeable SATA drive setup. Very easy to use, trays aren't all that expensive, and, you can hot swap, if you want. Greg

You might look at this thread, and Davids new mini: http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3472&page=3 Greg

EDAWG; After looking at those computers, the motherboards are my only concern. The prices appear very good, but they are sans the MSFT tax. I'm currently working on a lowend machine, using windows 2000, Quantum LM, good BX440 motherboard, 512 mb ram, P3 450 mhz, and, it's fine for webstuff...

Hi Thanks to Bucks help, I now have my P3 450 MHZ, school box home. It's running a Quantum LM, 512 MB of ram, and Windows 2000 Pro. I really forgot how neat an OS 2000 Pro is. I don't use any of the stuff in XP to speak of, and, the copy I have of 2000 supports dual processors. Not to mention...

Sechs I've been looking at em for a long time, since I bought a CF-51. I now think the 7K drivers are cheap enough to consider, using ATA 6. Might check, and see if your laptop will work with the new standard. Appears from 2000 to about 2004 laptop 4k drive speed doubled,or a bit more. 10 mb...

Where are you headed? Greg

Platform: thank you!!! My machine is fine. Now to check the other one... Greg

Hi Just got a notice about TrendSecure. http://www.trendsecure.com/ Anyone tried it? Thanks Greg

I like that David. He can muck up the family machine. Wonder how long that will take him???;-) Well, it gets better. The anti-spyware removed some files, resulting in everytime you start the machine, you get those annoying something is missing, please reinstall the program. Uninstall. Still...

I KNEW I was going to get roasted for that post...;-) I figured some of you pros might have clients with AOL, so, you might want to be aware of it... S.Other has a LONG time existing AOL account that she uses at about 5 different places, and, it's paid for by her business. MUCH as I hated...

For what it's worth, Super Anti spy ware fuxored an AOL and McAfee install. Maybe humerous to some, since, in the grand scale of things, both ARE spyware, but, reinstalling both has not been a rewarding experience. GS