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I keep getting random re-boots, about 1-3 a day. I haven't yet felt like taking the time and reformatting the drive, although my anger-level is pushing me towards that.

Can anyone tell me which is the file that stores my cookie handling rules In IE6--you know, the file where I input domains from which to block or allow cookies (found in Win2k under Internet Options>Privacy (tab)>Edit (button))? I would very much like to backup that file (have about 90 cookie blocks).

http://www.gamepc.com/reviews/hardware_review.asp?review=thunder840&page=1&mscssid=&tp= Hope the link works (cause Macs suck, 'though the page worked on a PC this morning...).

I think I'll overclock my WinChip this weekend. Maybe I can get it to 333.3333333333MHz, if I get lucky maybe to 333.3333333334MHz. That should really make a difference. Maybe I'll also swap that AMI BIOS for an 815i. If things work out I'll retrofit the whole rig with RDRAM, swap in some optical interlinks for the now wholly outdated 80-pin SCSI cable. The whole thing will become a FreeNet server, backed up by my OC192, which should come back from repairs this weekend (at least that’s what RadioShack promised). The following weekend I'll set up two motherboards in SLI mode--double performance for triple the price, I always say. Remember, the squeaky oil gets the wheel.

I don't think it's broken. It's supposed to expire. No need to fix it, if it does what it's designed to do.

In my opinion, MS is guilty as charged...which is a GOOD thing. It's more important for the U.S. on a global scale to have this monopoly, than to offer it up for grabs again. Breaking up MS to increase domestic competition is penny wise and pound foolish.

There's actually hardware that's supposed to be able to do this--a little "router" box that would identify the type of transmission. Having been in business for myself once, I remember coming across this in some research I did on cost-saving solutions. I don't remember, however, who made it. But now at least you know what to look for.

Eddie, you've posted three times in this thread. However, each post you made states that you have a total of 292 posts, instead of going up by increments of one. I smell a copyright infringment, and you are going to get sued by Sesame Street the next time their show is brought to us by the number 292.

You said there's no need to copyright the site, when, in fact, its actual existance already constitutes a copyright.

As soon as you put something in a tangible form, you have a copyright on it. Putting a copyright notice at the bottom of you page does not grant you additional rights--but you might want to do it anyway to "warn" the ill- or misinformed (such as EddiE314). In the "old" days people had the ability to make a copy of their work (um...as they owned the copyright), and send it to themselves via registered mail. Upon receipt of their own package, they wouldn't open it, but store it in a safe place and let the judge open it if necessary. In digital media, such verification us much more difficult. However, with PGP or a Verisign Digital Class 1 Personal Certificate ($15/year), you have the option of storing a copy of your work with an unalterable timestamp. You might want to make this copy an actual off-site backup.

Considering that Aureal just filed for Chaper 11 bankruptcy protection, that the entire executive staff has resigned, and that supposedly only 50 out of 200 employees are left at the "company," I'd consider it unlikely that we'll see finished drivers any time soon. There's also a rumor that Creative Labs is attempting to purchase Aureal. If true, it calls into question 1) the timeliness of new drivers, 2) the SQ3500, and 3) future Creative Labs sound cards as well (merging of technologies, etc.). As there are so many rumors and wild guesses flying around, I wouldn't believe any of them until an official announcement has been made on the future of Aureal. Nor would I hold my breath for new drivers.

Check here ( http://www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/sidewinder/downloads/default.htm , bottom of the page) for a software patch that affects some 3D Pros.

No offense haute, but how would you deduct in the first place that drivers made for NT4 weren't really made for Win2k? And Jerry, yes, NT4 drivers might actually be good for NT4. I'm sorry for sticking it to both of you guys as I don't know you (I abstain from flaming). It's just that I came in here to get some info, because I'm actually interested in these drivers (for my NT4 machine), and then I had to read your ridiculous observations.

Go into the game's directory, and start it from the .exe (something like Z_xvt_blahblahblah.exe). It'll work.

[note: gripe on] I wish there were some standards for deciding and submitting software compatibility. Many times do I see software marked as green (compatible), when in fact people have to do a bit or a lot of tweaking to get it to run under Win2k. To me, that seems somewhat ridiculous. I propose the following criteria: Green – Program installs without a hitch and runs from the shortcut or launch menu provided. Too many times do I see an application marked as ‘green,’ when in fact people have to use other—albeit minor—methods to get it to work. Green means NO hassles. Yellow – - Program installs fine, but a minor tweak is required to get it going. Example: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter does not launch from the LucasArts provided launch menu, but it launches from the actual .exe for the game. Against my better judgement, I’ll also include minor registry tweaks for qualifying an application as ‘yellow.’ - “Something” (usually music) does not work, but the application runs fine, and is usable. It sucks to see this marked as ‘green.’ Also, if the sound, as in sound essential to the application (game), does not work, then it’s RED, as in not compatible, or compatible enough, for the application to be used as it was intended. Getting a picture on the screen is not good enough to mark an application as compatible—the whole package has to work. Red – - Program does not install. (Duh!) - Program can be made to work when dragging over stuff from your Win2k/9x dual-boot setup. If the program needs 9x things to work, then in my opinion it’s not compatible with Win2k. - Just about anything else that makes you go outside the application to accomplish it—if the OS or the application don’t do these ‘things’ for you.

I believe the "memory" is dependent on which window is closed last.

I use the Kensington Mouse-In-A-Box Scroll, and have the disk with 9x & NT drivers. The NT drivers work just fine on Win2k. I tried the 5.30 drivers once, and they blew. I can zip-up the floppy tonight and send it out. Leave you email address(es) here, cause I don't know where to post the drivers for public download.

Theory has it that you own a system that could actually run Trespasser.

...caused me to click three times on the newly arranged front page sidebar, before finally arriving at the Message Forum. No complaints, just telling you I'm stupid.

If you are a gamer, then get the card that supports most of your games--only you can answer that question. The only two [chips] that really compete are 3dfx and NVIDIA. If you're not a gamer, I'd recommend a Matrox G400. The G400 probably has the best image quality, and the DualHead feature can actuallly be very useful (pick up a 2nd monitor cheaply somewhere).

Did I blink and miss it? Or are they talking about next Friday? Or is 3Dfx saying Anthony's NT5 drivers are the real thing?

At least we get something.

My apologies...this headline needs to be at the top. BUMP!!!

There seems to be a misconception that one cannot do a clean install from the upgrade-version of Win2k. A) You can do a clean install or upgrade the current OS on your HD from the Win2k upgrade. You can do a clean install of upgrade the current OS on your HD from the Win2k full version. The only 'difference' between Win2k-Upgrade and Win2k-Full is that the upgrades asks you to verify ownership of a previous OS (9x or NT), usually by insterting a CD thereof during installation for verfication purposes. To upgrade the current OS on your HD from either 'version' of Win2k, simply choose "Upgrade" (or something similar) from the menu during installation. To do a fresh install of Win2k, simply choose "Format" or "Fresh Install" (or something similar) from the menu during installation. At this point it would be advised to have all essential data back-up--that is to say, not on the partition you are about the format.

Bill Gates will turn into a pumpkin.