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    This is probably a stupid question, but what the...

    This is probably a stupid question, but what the heck.

    What does the power on a KVM switch actually do? I have Belkin Omni Pro's and they seem to work fine without being plugged in.
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    Thanks for the post... I'm thinking of using...

    Thanks for the post...

    I'm thinking of using 2-256MB sticks of DDR for a total of 1GB. Should that be enough?

    I was also looking at running 3 - 18.4GB Seagate 15K U320 drives in RAID 5 using...
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    I've put it on a doctor friend of mine's new PC...

    I've put it on a doctor friend of mine's new PC running WXP. The install was no problem. It's kind of hard to test these programs if your not the one who's going to be using it. I will ask him if...
  4. Thread: SBS Hardware

    by Icharus
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    You know silencio, I would like to take the...

    You know silencio,

    I would like to take the day off when my work is finished and I’ve done something really slick that everyone could appreciate. That would be a really cool job to work at.
    ...
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    I would argue with NooNoo about the BEST way to...

    I would argue with NooNoo about the BEST way to install 2000. For your typical home user, the best way would be to run from the CD. For a TECH however, the best way is to run the install from a...
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    I've had good results hooking USB mice/keyboards...

    I've had good results hooking USB mice/keyboards to GOOD PS/2 KVM's but have had all kinds of problems trying to hook PS/2 mice to serial ports the same way.

    I agree though, the problem here is...
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    The only cards I’ve seen are from Adaptec. They...

    The only cards I’ve seen are from Adaptec. They have two form-factors: the 64-bit PCI (2010S) and another “small form-factor” PCI slot specifically designed for ZCR (2015S). They also have U160...
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    Yeah, I'm sure that would make it VERY good... ...

    Yeah, I'm sure that would make it VERY good...

    But what would you do with it if you got it?
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    Another program call Backup MyPC by Stomp...

    Another program call Backup MyPC by Stomp (originally developed by Veritas "BackupExec") would do the trick. This program will allow you to make nightly backups to a single CD-R (not just CD-RW's)...
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    ZCR questions...

    I'm developing a plan for a new server and was interested in adding SCSI RAID. I've been looking at Tyan's K7X PRO mobo w/onboard U320 SCSI and support for ZCR via a 64-bit PCI slot. Does anyone...
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    I was really looking for software that would...

    I was really looking for software that would track and automate patches on network PC and servers. SiteKeeper looked like it might work for this, but it turned out it could not scan for updates or...
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    Executive Software makes a program called...

    Executive Software makes a program called SiteKeeper that is supposed to do this also. They have a trial download as well. I would imagine SMS would work well at this, but SiteKeeper might be...
  13. Thread: SBS Hardware

    by Icharus
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    The only two points that you made that are...

    The only two points that you made that are relevant in any situation are the “Onsite warranty replacement” and “The cost of downtime and My time”. The other points you make are valid for any well...
  14. Thread: SBS Hardware

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    I'm curious why you would choose to buy a server...

    I'm curious why you would choose to buy a server rather than build one. I have bought Dell servers before and have been generally happy with them. Just like everything else though, you generally...
  15. Thread: SBS Hardware

    by Icharus
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    SBS Hardware

    I'm looking to build a new server to run Small Business Server 2000. I'm interested in a dual CPU system (Tyan K7X PRO and two Athlon 2400 MP's). We are a small distributor w/about 20 employees. ...
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    I don't think I'd waste money upgrading to a...

    I don't think I'd waste money upgrading to a faster PIII CPU. Your return on investment would be small because you would need to upgrade again very soon to keep up.

    Upgrade the mobo, CPU and RAM...
  17. Thread: No mouse

    by Icharus
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    I've got a similar problem on an old POS running...

    I've got a similar problem on an old POS running at a doctors office. I can get the mouse to work by shutting down and changing the port (this is w/USB mouse) then restart, but next reboot the mouse...
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    XP uses the command line and scripting tool...

    XP uses the command line and scripting tool called DiskPart. It's a neat program because it will allow you to fdisk and format a drive without a reboot.

    I don't know if it will help you with...
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    Thanks for the reply SpngeBob, I have heard...

    Thanks for the reply SpngeBob,

    I have heard good things about UpdateExpert, and it's cost seems reasonable. The ability to push the patches to the workstations is great. MBSA does an OK job at...
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    Patch Management Nightmare ...

    I take care of a small NT network, but just keeping up with all the MS and application updates and patches is a nightmare. I started using the MS Baseline Security Aalyzer, and it helps, but it's...
  21. MS, I think, deliberatly makes statements that...

    MS, I think, deliberatly makes statements that are confusing. I had to re-read the article a couple times before it made any sense to me...

    As I said before, I am thinking about doing a similar...
  22. The licensing mumbo-jumbo from the MS site says...

    The licensing mumbo-jumbo from the MS site says that for per-seat mode, each client that accesses a server PRODUCT on a network requires a CAL. Windows 2000 is a different server product from...
  23. We will be going thru the same process sometime...

    We will be going thru the same process sometime early (I hope) next year.

    If I'm understading you correctly, your favorite solution would be to purchase a new server with W2K preinstalled, rather...
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    Thanks for the reply, I noticed the error in...

    Thanks for the reply,

    I noticed the error in event log when I upgraded our workstations (mostly from Win98, some from Windows 2000) before any service packs. I am working my way thru the network,...
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    COM+ Event System error

    I've gotton the following error on all my workstations that I have upgraded to Windows XP. It is a re-occuring issue and I've not found much help on TechNet about it.

    Anyone have any ideas?
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