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- Server Logins and Windows Updates
- After the last round of Windows updates, all of our servers are defaulting to the local machine at the Windows login instead of the domain login.Anyone else seen this or am I the only one?
- Tags: Operating systems, rickk@..., Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, server
- Discussion threads 2007-11-07
- Linux Server Growth
- http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2207368,00.aspI'm sure most have probably read this by now, what are your thoughts?
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Servers, rickk@..., Linux server, Linux, server
- Discussion threads 2007-11-05
- Which edition of Office 2007 is right for you?
- Why?Is choosing one from a choice of eight "challenging"?
- Tags: rickk@..., Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office
- Discussion threads 2007-05-08
- What's Your Home Network Look Like?
- How many PC's?How many servers?What OS's?How much bandwidth?How much hard drive space?Running any websites? Mail servers?Anything unique about your network?I'll start.3 servers, 3 PC's, 3 laptops.I run everything from Win 95 through XP not counting Vista beta along with Win NT through Win 2k3 Server (including SBS 2003). ...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Routers & switches, Network technology, home network, rickk@..., wireless, server, router, video, cable
- Discussion threads 2007-05-05
- What's Your Favorite Internet Email Service?
- What's your favorite internet email service and why?Like most, I have a feeling mine is my favorite simply because I've been using it for a very long time and I'm just used to it.Sort of like most of our choices of OS's, we're just used to it and don't want...
- Tags: Google Gmail, rickk@..., feedback, e-mail, Internet
- Discussion threads 2007-02-08
- Is the Linux Desktop Dead?
- Just a few quotes from a recent study:http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9590_22-6134965.html?tag=nl.e550Ironic the story comes out this week, the same week that I, a pro-Microsoft supporter, just loaded Fedora 6 to test out.While I have zero inten
- Tags: windows, rickk@..., Linux, desktop, Linux desktop
- Discussion threads 2006-11-15
- Linux Experience
- Linux Experienceblog rootLinux ExperienceAs a newbie to Linux, this is my account and experiences of trying to obtain, install, learn and use Linux.Having posted numerous times to various discussions about Windows vs Linux, I figured it was time again to give Linux another try.I know very little to nothing about...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, rickk@..., Linux, CD, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2006-01-27
- Share Your Security Problems with MS Software
- Share your actual security issues you've encountered using MS software, ie IE, Win X, etc. Please provide as many details as possible.What caused it? What website did you visit? What software, version, envirnment, etc.Did you not do somethin
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., rickk@..., security, software, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-10-27
- Event Log Message
- I have the following message in my event log that I can't seem to figure out. This occurred after turning on IPSec.I realize what it means, but I can't seem to resolve the situation. I only get this message concerning 1 PC on the network, the rest are...
- Tags: Firewalls, Network security, VPNs, SECURITY, NETWORKING, rickk@..., firewall, IPSec
- Q&A 2006-10-06
- What's the Best Open Source Email Server that Runs on Windows?
- What's the Best Open Source Email Server that Runs on Windows?I have a buddy wanting to start a small business aka small budget and needs an email server but doesn't want to pay for Exchange nor wants to have to learn Linux.Any suggestions...
- Tags: e-mail, email, email server, linux, Microsoft Windows, open source, rickk@..., Runs, server, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-09-15
- Ubuntu
- Ok, I have never liked Linux but am again trying to keep an open mind and try it out.Over the years, it has definitely improved signficantly and so I'm going to give it another shot.I received my CD's in the mail today for Ubuntu 6.06 and thought I'd give it...
- Tags: Linux, Video cards, Ubuntu
- Q&A 2006-08-21
- Stack Tests
- How do you all feel about this series of tests?http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1983364,00.aspNot too comforting to either side.Apparently, Windows is the OS of choice and open source components complete the package.Just goes to show that it isn't closed vs open, it's choosing the right tool for the job.Ok, great pointless articleI'm not sure...
- Tags: rickk@...
- Discussion threads 2006-07-11
- Run Down on "New" Windows Vista Features
- Here's a partial list. Is it worth the delay? Is it fair to call each new version of Windows bloated and the same old same old with new eye candy before you consider some of these new features?Has their new security focus started to pay off?What's your opinion?1....
- Tags: exception handler, Microsoft Windows, windows, vista, rickk@..., handler, Microsoft Windows Vista, software, security
- Discussion threads 2006-05-31
- Help with Setting up Linux Server
- Help with Setting up Linux ServerScenario:I have a old, spare server that I want to play around with to learn Linux.Stats:Pentium III Duel 450 Mhz512 MB RAM5 9GB Hard Drives in RAID 5I know, pretty old but it currently has MS Server 2003 on it and runs pretty well aside...
- Tags: Servers, Linux, OPEN SOURCE, server
- Discussion threads 2006-05-28
- Media At It Again...
- What's up with this title from the AP:"Tonga Given No Tsunami Warning After Quake"Well, actually if you read the article, the warning was sent and they just didn't receive it due to a power outage.So, not given now equals not received?Funny, I heard it on Fox News within minutes of...
- Tags: Fox News, media, tsunami, rickk@..., off-topic, Fox
- Discussion threads 2006-05-03
- Netflix vs Blockbuster
- What do you think of this? Specifically, should a business practice qualify as something that one can patent?"Netflix also believes its patents cover perhaps its most popular feature — the option of renting a DVD for an unlimited time without incurring late fees." - APThese lawsuits are, in my...
- Tags: NetFlix Inc.
- Discussion threads 2006-04-05
- Why the Constant Arguing
- Why the Constant ArguingOk, I have my favorite OS...Windows.Others have theirs...Linux, MAC, Unix, etc.Why the constant bickering?If you don't like my OS, Windows, there are plenty of other choices for you. I don't discount your choice of OS, so why discount my choice?I've picked my OS that fits my...
- Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, operating system, rickk@..., windows
- Discussion threads 2006-04-01
- Create a formula for entering a series of incremental times in Excel
- What Would be a Better Article...Is if you showed how to connect to a data source in Excel to pull stock quotes instead of just showing the audience a simple incremental calculation.Using your example, show how one could pull stock quotes from a source and paste the results in Excel...
- Tags: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, cell
- Discussion threads 2006-03-01
- Monitor user disk usage in Windows Server 2003
- SC-DiskInfoGreat little program:http://www.soft-central.net/diskinfo.phpGives a graphical display.SC-DiskInfo Spyware?I went to check SC-DiskInfo out and download the program and 8e6 categorizes it at Malicious code/Spyware. Just a heads up or something to think about.NopeI've scanned it with everything from AVG, Norton, Adaware, Spybot, etc. No hits. I think you have...
- Tags: disk, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, monitor, network, networking, rickk@..., sc-diskinfo
- Discussion threads 2006-03-01
- What Do You Purchase?
- Ok, it came up several times in my Linux discuusions, what type of equipment do you purchase and why?Do you buy generic, brand name, cutting edge, older, and why? For what purposes do you buy what?Do you trust beige boxes for servers, desktops, etc? Well known brands for...
- Tags: brand, brand name, desktop, hardware, network, rickk@..., server, serverS
- Discussion threads 2006-02-05
