Forum: Techies' Lounge  Aug 5th, 2007 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 1,055 Re: Getting an old computer to start
1) Does it get past a BIOS POST or not? Could try replacing the battery on the motherboard (sometimes helps)
2) By "motor" you mean case fans? Harddrives? I had a drive that made a clicking noise for... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Aug 5th, 2007 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 1,503 Re: Recent gradute, looking for resume advice
Resume skills should be taught in class. It was part of an English course for me. Nothing like spending two weeks doing nothing but creating resumes and cover letters for 5-10 job positions and then... |
| Forum: MySQL Aug 3rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,387 |
| Forum: MySQL Jul 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,387 Re: Query on a large table too slow
Why is it not ip_from and ip_to = ?
I have not dealt with using a composite primary key and then adding in >= or <=. I have always set them equal.
While it may not be the use scenerio you are... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Jul 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 1,029 Re: Linux Or Not
centOS or debian if you go linux and want a server. (I prefer debian)
Ubuntu offers a LAMP-focused release, but I forget the perks besides having it all installed at the get-go.
I have no idea when... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 23rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,329 Re: "please insert bootable media in drive"
1) Check Master/Slave settings are appropriate for all drives
2) Make sure hard drives are still in the bootable devices list/order in bios
My cd-roms are set as master, with hds as slaves. |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration Jun 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,433 Re: Can't connect two computers....
PC B connects to the internet through PC A. To do this, PC A has two IP addresses (LAN and WAN).
You have verified that the LAN addresses work. Now, try to ping the WAN IP from PC B.
If this fails,... |
| Forum: MS SQL Jun 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 957 Re: Database Query Help
SELECT STATUS.*
FROM STATUS, APPLICATION, GROUPS
WHERE GRP_NAME = 'Group 1' AND GROUPS.GRP_ID = APPLICATION.GRP_ID AND APPLICATION.APP_ID = STATUS.APP_ID |
| Forum: Database Design Jun 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,242 Re: tag system
Many to Many.
Tables:
Posts (id, title, text, etc)
Tags (id, name, description, etc)
PostsTags (postsid, tagsid) |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration Jun 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,775 |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jun 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,343 |
| Forum: Storage Jun 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 660 Re: Help..hardrive memory
Oook.
Hard drive = Storage
RAM = Memory
System Restore is like Health Insurance. It costs some money every month, but incase you ever need it you are glad you have it.
Or maybe it's that when you... |
| Forum: Techies' Lounge Jun 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 552 Re: Testing sys as you build
Install everything first, then power it on. Leave the case open and the additional cards (PCI, PCIE) unscrewed. You will have to fasten in everything else (HD, RAM, etc). This will allow quick and... |
| Forum: IT Careers and Business Jun 2nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,026 |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 31st, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 564 Re: Network Problem!
The hosts file is just one possibility.
It could have damaged the tcp/ip stack. It could have messed with DNS or IP settings (dhcp vs static).
Did it install a rootkit? (I have no idea what the... |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 31st, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 564 Re: Network Problem!
What kind of router? If it's your typical store bought Linksys/Netgear/D-Link/etc, then you do not have to do anything related to "internet connection wizard".
What do 2 pcs do that the 3rd cannot?... |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 31st, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,433 Re: Can't connect two computers....
Where to start..
Can PC 1 ping PC2? And vice versa?
If so, can the client ping a numerical IP address? (if so, then DNS is having issues)
.. hmmm, not too sure what else right now. |
| Forum: Peripherals May 31st, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 872 Re: mic doesnt work!
I had a similar problem. I have onboard sound - meaning the audio is on the motherboard (pretty typical these days).
To solve my problem, I went to: Control Panel -> Sound and Audio Settings.
In... |
| Forum: Storage May 19th, 2007 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 1,582 |
| Forum: MySQL May 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 42,669 Re: MyISAM vs InnoDB
Sadly, no. You cannot link Inno and MyISAM and maintain foreign key constraints. I found this one out the hard way as well and is causing me a slight headache.
I did convert the MyISAM to InnoDB... |
| Forum: Getting Started and Choosing a Distro May 12th, 2007 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 2,013 Re: Fedora Freezes
Drive order should not matter - unless it is a low level hardware error (set as slave but only hd on ide channel, for instance).
The only issue that comes readily to mind is when you set a drive to... |
| Forum: Community Introductions May 12th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 511 A Week In
Have been here about a week now. Time to say Hi! to everyone!
I will be helping out where I can, with a focus on networking and web dev.
My latest musings have been in Ruby on Rails, so I am sure... |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 828 |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 May 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,791 Re: My Computer Beeps Randomly
If you have the manual, check what the beeps are suppose to indicate. Typically they fire off due to overheating or, umm, power issues? |
| Forum: Window and Desktop Managers May 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 4,109 Re: Is linux better than windows for servers?
Windows has top-notch support and already has claim to a large percentage of servers out there. The Microsoft name is know all around, whereas Linux is still mostly unknown.
The Earth was also once... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 May 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 611 |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 May 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 730 |
| Forum: Getting Started and Choosing a Distro May 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 2,013 Re: Fedora Freezes
1) Good CDs? Maybe burn at a slower rate?
2) Good CD drive? I have a problem on one pc where the cd drive is bad. I can install the debian minimal install and that is about it before the bugger locks... |
| Forum: Web Developers' Lounge May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,385 Re: Unique Hits?
There is also the cookie way. Set a cookie, count how many times the cookie is not present.
This will find the unique hits when multiple people are coming from the same IP. This is prone to false... |
| Forum: Geeks' Lounge May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 701 Re: Good Magazines?
I'll check out a bookstore or two this week. This area has some extenssive magazine racks, I'll see what I can find. |
| Forum: Geeks' Lounge May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 1,420 |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,018 Re: linking two computers???
IF the AOL Modem is really a cable or DSL modem, then you would do the following:
1. Buy a router (Linksys is pretty reliable, stable, and cheap)
2. Plug AOL Modem into WAN port on Router (check... |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 1,694 Re: Networking assistance
Let's get one thing straight before this conversation explodes.
NAS = Network Attached Storage. It is a division/group/classification of network devices. This can include network enclosures, but it... |
| Forum: PHP May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 905 Re: placing site
Bwa?
You want PC A to host the website and have PC B access it? (with both PCs being in the same LAN)
1) Load website on PC A
2) Get PC A's LAN IP address
3) Browse to IP Address found in Step #2... |
| Forum: PHP May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,223 |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,018 Re: linking two computers???
A router is useless if they are using a 56k modem. In this situation a crossover is by far the simplest solution, with a switch second in line.
If they are using a DSL modem, then a router becomes... |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 1,694 Re: Networking assistance
Actually, I forgot to take into account your mention of the firewire. The enclosures are for internal drives to make them external.
My apologies for the confusion.
Sounds like your solution is to... |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,018 Re: linking two computers???
I was writing up a response when I caught "aol lan modem". Please provide more info on this device. I am unable to find anything worthwhile in my searches. (there is a "56k lan modem" by 3com)
Both... |
| Forum: Shell Scripting May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 849 |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 May 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,117 Re: BIOS Update
BIOS upgrades are released to fix problems or add functionality. If a fix has been issued, it is a good idea to upgrade.
They are pretty good about not frying boards these days. And, if you have a... |
