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  1. pistachi0

    Use 2 ADSL modems for 1 phone line?

    Hi all, I have an ADSL connection at home, connected to a switch for 2 desktops in my livingroom. I use an ADSL modem for this connection. I have only 1 phone line, and I have another ADSL modem that I got from my friend. My question is: can I use this spare modem for laptop use in my bedroom...
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    Taskbar Missing

    Hi all, My taskbar has recently missing. I didn't remember what I was doing before, but everything was ok until one day the taskbar went missing and message box popped out saying "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and will close now". I suspect there's something going on with file...
  3. pistachi0

    POST too long, can't install Red Hat

    Hi guys, I have 2 problems. 1. when POST begins, it took 3 minutes just to recognize my DVD Rom and CD burner. After that, it goes successfully to Windows. Can I shorten the POST time? I noticed this happens right after I change the computer case and video card (from 64MB to 128MB). Is there...
  4. pistachi0

    Operating system is missing??

    Hi all, Somehow, when I tried to boot up my computer today, it didn't get to the windows xp splash screen. Instead, on black screen (similar to DOS screen) a message showed up: operating system is missing. I don't know what happened to my computer because lots of people using it. Can someone...
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    restore administator account?

    Hi, I have a problem. I usually logon to my computer using administrator account. I foolishly tried to delete all user accounts in my computer to see how it goes, including administrator account. However, I forgot to backup (I'm not sure how to do it anyway). Does anyone knows how to restore (or...
  6. pistachi0

    Geforce fx5200 128mb on 1x agp

    Hi, I have the similar question as macink. I have a Pentium 3 450MHz with Gigabyte BX2000 (Intel 440BX chipset), and want to upgrade the video card. I'm not sure, but I think my computer has 1x AGP slot only. Will a Geforce fx5200 128MB DDR, 64-bit, 8X AGP work on a 1x agp slot? If not, what's...
  7. pistachi0

    Red Hat 9 doesn't read NTFS?

    Hi guys, I just installed Red Hat 9 in my computer. I put all my data in a separate hard drive with NTFS partition. I tried to mount it, but a message error appears "Red Hat 9 doesn't support NTFS". Is there any patch or anything I can do to read my data? Thanks.
  8. pistachi0

    Old Pentium 3 mobo with new video card?

    Yes, and compared to buy a DVD player, my computer is not much of a different at only $70.
  9. pistachi0

    Old Pentium 3 mobo with new video card?

    Hi guys, Sorry for my incomplete information. The thing is, I just bought that computer for a crazy price, however I needed some time to fix the shipping and handling. I just received it couple days ago. OK, here's the specs: mobo Gigabyte BX2000, video card 3D Savage4, Pentium 3 500 MHz, 458MB...
  10. pistachi0

    Old Pentium 3 mobo with new video card?

    Thanks guys. Conversely, I have AMD Athlon XP 2000 with Gigabyte motherboard GA-7VA, I think I'm gonna swap its video card (GeForce4 MX440) with the old one (Riva TNT2) for my Pentium 3 system. Can I do that? Will there be any incompatibility with old and new system? What do you think?
  11. pistachi0

    Old Pentium 3 mobo with new video card?

    Hi guys, I am confused about my situation. I have a pentium 3 (450 MHz) computer with 16 mb video card. I want to make it as a living room pc, so I can watch dvd on my tv. My current video card doesn't have tv out, so I want to buy another video card. However I am a little bit concerned about...
  12. pistachi0

    How to make a dual/triple boot?

    Hi guys, I have a WinXp Pro works in my computer for over 8 months. However, I want to install my old Win98SE to other partitions. I have partitioned my hard drive, however I haven't install Win98SE. I thought if I install Win98SE now, I wouldn't know how to get in to the Windows since there is...
  13. pistachi0

    What's the best FREE office suites for Linux?

    Thanks guys, for the answers. clonny2: I checked Corel website, but it seemed they don't release free version anymore. j1bber: I haven't tried ximian desktop yet, but thanks for the input. xutopia: Don't get me wrong, I like OpenOffice. The features are rich and similar to Microsoft Office. I...
  14. pistachi0

    How to get my modem works in Mandrake?

    Hi, I am using Mandrake 9 and WinXP. My internal modem works normally in WinXP, but I couldn't make it work in Mandrake, as a result, I couldn't connect to internet. I've checked, no /dev/modem directory exists. Is that mean I have to mount the modem? Can someone teach me how to do it? Thanks in...
  15. pistachi0

    Why I can't read my files that are stored in Windows?

    Thanks a lot RhythmAce. I've done your way and it works after I modified vfat with ntfs. Similar question: I can't see files in Linux from WinXP. How to see them? Even my 2nd HDD that contains Linux is not detected from Windows Explorer.
  16. pistachi0

    Double Messenger, MSN and Windows?

    Hi guys, I recently download MSN messenger 5 from Microsoft website. I thought it will update my windows messenger 4.7, but actually it didn't. Now, every time I open MS Outlook, windows messenger automatically pops out in the system tray, and if I click the MSN messenger shortcut, it will also...
  17. pistachi0

    Why I can't read my files that are stored in Windows?

    Hi guys, I happened to be a Linux newbie. I am currently using WinXP Pro, and just installed Mandrake 9 last week. I use LILO from Mandrake to go with dual boot. I browse files with Konqueror in KDE. Why I can't read my files that are stored in WinXP? Is that because I'm using NTFS partition for...
  18. pistachi0

    What's the best FREE office suites for Linux?

    Hi guys, Can somebody tell me what's the best office suites for Linux that is free, other than OpenOffice and KOffice? Thanks.
  19. pistachi0

    What's the normal temperature for CPU?

    Tarwn: thanks, now I fully understand of my CPU situation. I need those kinds of information since I don't know where to find one. I use AMD's standard HSF that comes in the same box with AMD CPU. I probably should replace it with a better one. paparazi: I use standard HSF from AMD. My room...
  20. pistachi0

    What's the normal temperature for CPU?

    Thanks guys. I followed paparazi's advice, I cleaned the CPU fan, I added a small amount of thermal grease on the CPU, then I added one 80mm fan to the case. Obviously something is still wrong during the process, because after I've done all of those stuffs, I checked the temperature by using...

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