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- the system cannot log you on now because the domain is not available
- I am getting the following message when I try to log into my domain using the Microsoft Wireless Client the system cannot log you on now because the domain is not availableIf I log in as admin locally and then set the wireless network everything is fine until the computer...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, techrepublic@..., wireless, domain
- Discussion threads 2007-11-08
- 10 types of programmers you'll encounter in the field
- “Pour Some Sugar on Me”Aaargh, it's in my head now, get it out!RE: 10 types of programmers you'll encounter in the field#12 Tech Fashionista knows about all the latest buzzwords and is too busy reading the latest tech blogs and textbooks to do any real work. If you want...
- Tags: Tools & Techniques, Team management, Development tools, techrepublic@..., bear, software, developer, programmer, team
- Discussion threads 2007-11-06
- Problem installing fax service
- I have Windows XP SP2.I am trying to install fax services. I go to install windows components. Select Fax Service. Insert my windows XP cd (original). After a while I get error: setup cannot copy file fxscom.dllI browse to the windows xp cd (d:I386) and there is a file "fxscom.dl_"...
- Tags: techrepublic@..., windows xp CD, fax service, Microsoft Windows XP, fax
- Discussion threads 2007-11-03
- VoIP over Satellite connection
- I am interested in switching my standard business phone lines to VoIP using my satellite internet connection. My VoIP provider is Packet8.Packe8 explained to me that a satellite connection for VoIP is not preferred.Can someone explain to me which satellite technology, service and hardware should I request from my internet...
- Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Network technology, techrepublic@..., VoIP, satellite
- Discussion threads 2007-10-21
- T1 and E1 lines
- Can a T1 line or E1 line be used for voice calls connection and Intenet connection simultaneously?Any extra details you can provide is appreciated.Thank you.
- Tags: Network technology, techrepublic@..., T1
- Discussion threads 2007-10-20
- Google Algorithm Updates
- I have had a problem for the last couple of years with Google excluding my web site from the 'national' index in Australia. This was due to, I believe, the site being registered and hosted in the USA (we did this for reliability).Today I discover that our site now shows...
- Tags: Channel management, techrepublic@..., Web, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-10-17
- Disallow users from disjoining a domain
- Hello, I have a domain with over 100 user, everynow and then they come complaining that they disjoined the domain for testing purposes and such, and they need to join the domain againnote that users are local administrators on their machines and laptopshow can I disable this feature for users?...
- Tags: TechRepublic@..., domain, administrator
- Discussion threads 2007-10-16
- Using old tower
- I am purchasing a new Intel Core 2 Quad Processor system. I wish to keep and use my old Dell Dimension 8200 tower with extra hard drives, optical drives and 1.44 floppy drive for storage and whatever. My new machine has Windows Vista Home Premium. The old...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Consumer electronics, techrepublic@..., tower, home network
- Discussion threads 2007-10-04
- Microsoft Plus! 98 (Looking back at Microsoft Windows 98 Easter Eggs)
- As it goes...We are still running Win98 first edition at home! I've never been bothered to upgrade, other than stick an extra 128M of RAM in boosting the 32M which came with it.I've never known about these - I'll try them tonight!Annoying thing is, we bought the machine about a...
- Tags: techrepublic@..., Microsoft Windows, Easter egg, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-09-21
- New iPod nano (aka 'little fatty') brings in fat margins
- It's to be expectedGenerally the new model of anything techy comes in at the previous model release price with a whole gang of new features. We all know it more than likely cost less to build it, but we expect it to be better. Bigger capacity, faster, brighter, tougher, etc....
- Tags: techrepublic@...
- Discussion threads 2007-09-19
- Windows Network Printing Issue
- I'm trying to debug a network printing issue and could use some help. We have a small point of sale application with two terminals for taking orders, printing receipts & product notes. The receipt printers are serial and the network printer is used for product notes. Our issue is that...
- Tags: Printers, Home networking, Document management, Construction, TechRepublic@..., Microsoft Windows, network, printer, server, NetGear
- Discussion threads 2007-09-06
- Watchguard MUVPN
- I do not know much about VPN other than the basics and how to use what has already been set up for me or what I can follow in a straight forward guide. So my question is:Can I use another VPN client (other than the muvpn) provided by watchguard in...
- Tags: VPNs, Network security, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, techrepublic@...
- Discussion threads 2007-09-04
- Extract text with awk
- awk causes brain damageIf you made it past the 1900s without awk just keep up the good work and DON'T look back. When bash and light use of sed don't cut it, jump straight to Perl. Ignore this advice and you will find yourself 3 levels deep in escaped...
- Tags: Programming languages, C/C++, techrepublic@..., DefaultExportPath, Awk, awk
- Discussion threads 2007-08-21
- Why you shouldn't "deal" with customers
- Common VernacularThe items listed are what is commonly called "dealing with a customer". There is no other implication other than in the Politically-Correct mind of the writer. It's simply the common vernacular, nothing more.
- Tags: techrepublic@...
- Discussion threads 2007-08-20
- Screen Saver on Remote Desktop
- I know this is out of the norm but I need to see if there is a way to allow the screen saver to work on a remote desktop session. currently with rdp the screen goes blank when the screen saver activates. Is there a way to disable the blank...
- Tags: techrepublic@..., desktop, screensaver, remote desktop
- Discussion threads 2007-08-14
- HP Smart Array P400: Windows XP drivers?
- I'm thinking about purchasing a P400 for a high-end workstation. HP only lists Windows server operating systems supported with drivers. Does anybody know if the drivers are compatible with XP (and maybe Vista, some time).I'd like to utilize Seagate Barracuda SATA drives I already own. They're attached with standard SATA...
- Tags: Cable, Network technology, techrepublic@..., Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-08-09
- Reposition Windows XP's Quick Launch toolbar
- I agree, whyYes - why would anyone have it except in its default location in the task bar where it takes up very little room. Since the minimum number of shortcuts in the Quick Launch taskbar is 4, I keep only the 4 most used showing while the rest are...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000, techrepublic@..., taskbar, toolbar, Quick Launch Toolbar, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-08-02
- No Disk in drive
- I put a disk in my CD drive and it spins but when i try to open it it says either "no disk in drive" or "please insert a disk into drive".It is a plain No-Name CD-RW that has worked fine for 2 years. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the...
- Tags: BIOS, PRODUCTIVITY, Consumer electronics, techrepublic@..., disk, CD, disc, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-07-20
- Context Menu in Explorer
- This is a double question. When I right click on the explorer one of the options is "New" which presents me with a list of applications I can create a new document for.Question 1. Can I add or delete choices from this menu?Question 2. IF i can add a document...
- Tags: techrepublic@...
- Discussion threads 2007-07-20
- Using pluggable look-and-feel in Java Swing APIs
- ThanksA useful post. Thanks, Peter.RE: Using pluggable look-and-feel in Java Swing APIsThis article only describes the easy stuff, that has been written hundreds of times.A more interesting problem is how can you use other look-and-feels (LAF) 'on the fly' without having the software knowing the particular look and feel...
- Tags: techrepublic@..., Java, LAF
- Discussion threads 2007-06-28
