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He could be using a thin client, such as running Windows CE or Linux (with rdesktop) as the workstation. Once it boots up, it connects to the server and starts redirecting all traffic back to the client, hence no icon and no windowed sessions (it would appear is if you were running a console session on the hosting server in question).

Just remember, anybody using URLScan in its default configuration is immune to this (and all the other attacks of this nature) attack. If you are new to using a Windows 2000 server, get this installed *FIRST*, then start working your way to adjusting the server to your needs.

EDIT As you can see, he (gfolkert) got really touchy about me suggesting that he try out Gentoo, and we go through this endless loop. Then, after I lock this thread he starts another one and I wind up just deleting that one. There is little information here to help anyone else, so I just canned all the stupid posts between us. /EDIT

APK, have you tried creating and using MSIs? You might like what you see, as using batch files in a windows environment isn't nearly as powerful nor consistent. You might be able to do more with a VB script, but if you can do that you might as well just step up to MSI files and get all the benefits. I have used installation designers from McAfee and MS that let me install applications with all the defaults I choose (including the serial number, installation location, and other options) whereas I wouldn't have had all the control via a batch file. Also, you can automate many features of MSI-based installations via commandline parameters, and this method allows for temporary elevation of privies for the installation (and can also be locked down to keep non-admins from installing things). Batch files would be too cumbersome, or downright incapable of doing these things. I would suggest trying it before comparing the two directly.

I am referring to the general use of batch files, EXEs, and MSI files being used as installers. I like using scripts in Linux to install applications and such since you can go through it and know what is being done and how to get rid of everything (apps are based off of existing libraries the vast majority of the time and nobody tries to modify important ones to support their app). But, with system files and registry mods the MSI installer has been great. I have had far more success with application installations, and the ones that have had issues can be repaired easily (another MSI trait) or just removed much cleaner.

Yeah, but MSI files are much nicer to uninstall if using regkeys and screwball dlls, and can be more easily deployed using AD.

First, it's the *Enterprise* class of server, and I sorely doubt that anyone will ever need to use IR on a clustered or giant server that you would run this version of the OS on. In addition, I haven't seen *any* server that would benefit from it, and in fact I would see it as a possible security hole if the system was hosting a firewall and the firewall app was not made "aware" of this possible connection. I just can't see why anyone would actually want that support on a server.

This is what I was referring to, and it might be worth your time to check out: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.1/control_panel_script.html

Try not to confuse "STABLE" with "SLOW", as many of the packages are just "SLOW" to make it to usable systems. What I am saying is that even the testing distros take forever to get applications, and the ones that they get are still lagging (such as seeing "backported" applications that have been compiled on the old 2.9x compiler rather than the 3.x compiler that the original devs were using). Now, I do like "STABLE", but my Gentoo box was "STABLE" using XFree 4.2.99 months ago, and while 4.3.0 made it into Gentoo stable 4.3.0 a while ago Debian users are having to rely on another "backport" to get it to work on their "Woody" systems. I remember waiting forever for KDE 3.0 to make it to Woody, and seeing 3.1 enter final testing and deployment into other distros. As I said, Debian is a very nice distro, however it can be slow to get new releases of *anything* and is *not* as customizable when compiling packages (you can compile from source just like any other distro if you wish, just count on using an older compiler in Debian) for your installation. In addition, using Gentoo you can upgrade your installation and never have to reinstall it (like many un-named RPM-based distros). Several people I have spoken to at #gentoo have their current installs still running from an old 1.2 installation that they have upgraded to 1.4rc3 (current) without having to format or anything like that. Originally, I had planned on using Gentoo for workstations, and Debian/BSD for servers since they *are* older and a little more seasoned. But, I haven't had any issues with my mail/web/file server based on Gentoo 1.4 since I set it up (only 4 months ago or so), and I will probably just keep that for now. It is very stable, and is easily upgraded whenever necessary. You will find that Gentoo users comprise mainly of 4 groups: 1. Former Debian Users: These are people (like myself) that really liked using Debian, but grew tired of waiting for packages that were constantly in "testing" and watching the "TESTING" branch of Debian even become grossly out of date. 2. Former BSD Users: These people probably still run BSD as servers, but switched to Gentoo for better application support and the ability to run newer apps. 3. Slack/LFS Users: These people just like using Portage as the package manager and find it much easier to get and install packages without dependency issues using it than the traditional way of having to hunt down all the different libraries just to get a "simple" application working. 4. Other: These people may have heard about it, and are coming from Red Hat, Mandrake, SuSE, etc. and wanted to see what the buzz was about. These people are generally less experienced, and have problems getting it installed. If they can get theirs to boot (like the earlier post mentioned) and get X running, they are usually set for life with Gentoo. It sounds like you might not be familiar with Gentoo and haven't been away from Debian much, which is cool. But you might want to give it a shot and evaluate the differences in package availability (not only total packages, which Debian should win hands down, but current versions of them as well) along with workstation/server performance before passing judgement.

Did you very carefully read the installation directions from Sun on how to install it? There are 3 different ways to link their Java VM to Netscape, and it depends on what version you are using.

Debian is sweet, but once you master it and you start looking for more speed and control out of your system, check out Gentoo (www.gentoo.org). Their "stable" version carries newer packages than the latest "bleeding edge" version of Debian that you will find, plus it compiles everything locally on your machine versus using canned binaries that someone else made with what flags they thought were needed.

Did you make sure to make all the needed changes to your XF86Config(-4) file? You have to make some core changes (like commenting out "dri" and switching the driver from "nv" or "vesa" to "nvidia") to get them to work, plus you have optional settings (such as digital vibrance) that you can make which are listed in there.

I have 2 Dell Ultrasharp flat panels at work. Both are 17", and both have native resolutions of 1280x1024. They have superb displays at this resolution. In addition, 2 of our laptops (plus my personal one) have 15" displays of 1600x1200, and all 3 have very clean, very sharp font and graphics rendering abilities (and clear type along with TrueType fonts in Linux look very nice on these displays). Bear in mind that the monitor could be limited by the video card drivers, and not just the monitor drivers. I see this more with GeForce 4 video cards when you first install the OS, and while you install the drivers the OS then properly detects the monitor. Also, that link does provide one bit of interesting information (or rather, is missing a bit of info); if you check the resolution by frequency chart, you will note that the 1280x1024 resolution is actually missing from it, even though it has that resolution listed as a maximum. Some of the lower-end units cannot pull that resolution, and might be capped instead by their controllers. Just something to think about.

Quote: you have many linux! you must really be good in linux. i want a linux that installs only one file and not request another required to run. what linux is that? Use Debian or something based on Debian (like Xandros). That way, you can use their graphical package managers or the classic "apt-get" command to download and install applications. It will get everything that an app needs to get running if the app in question is in their database.

Yeah, for me I sometimes store large files on the iPAQ or on the MMC/CF card with it. I have a 512MB CF card and a 128MB MMC card that I keep a bunch of things on (including MP3s ) for moving between systems. Many times, I use the wireless access between the iPAQ and WAPs, PCs, and other handhelds to move stuff around. This is quite a bit faster than using IR to transfer things. But, if you don't need the 802.11b, Bluetooth, and integrated fingerprint scanner in the handheld (yeah, the 5400 series now has biometric-coupled security options) then get a cheaper one. I just got tired of needing the sleeve all the time.

LOL @ BladeRunner Yep, who would have thought we'd get by without seeing a post about it eh? And just wait until the new desktop OS comes out along with the new office that have document tracking and certification features. Then, there will be "2000 vs. XP vs. Stupid New OS/Office Suite" comparisons. Oh well, such is life...

Yeah, mine has integrated Bluetooth (not using it yet) and 802.11b (using that at multiple networks) built-in, which is *very* nice as I don't need to use my sleeve all the time with my PCMCIA NIC just to connect to my network. You should check out Toshiba, which has some nice handhelds that include wireless support as well. Plus, they have built-in CF support whereas these just have SD/MMC support only.

Can anyone recommend a good ripper to Ogg/Vorbis for XP? I have GRip for Linux that I will be using on my media PC, but I would like one for my laptop which is running XP. Thanks.

Quote: Quote: I got an iPAQ 5455 yesterday to replace my iPAQ 3850. I was curious as to whether you condisered another brand Pocket PC. I had an IPAQ 3765 which I really liked, and was looking into buying a new one soon. THe Dell AXIM is the frontrunner, although I have always been biased toward the IPAQ. Any particular reason you chose yours? THanks I am a major fan of the iPAQs, and the only other unit I thought about was the Sharp Zaurus (Linux-based), but I wanted to use the PPC OS again with Outlook. As for the Dell unit, they haven't been on the market too long so I will just wait and see what they are like in a year or so. Every PDA I have looked at has had issues and needed a lot of firmware and OS updates to get them up to speed, so I just think I'll stick with someone that's been making them for a bit. Also, the utilities that Hew-PAQ released for my 3850 were great (WLAN switcher, dashboard, etc) and most of the time the 3rd party utilities that they bundled with the unit were full versions of the apps and not just demos or freebies that were already available.

I got an iPAQ 5455 yesterday to replace my iPAQ 3850.

Whichever is cheaper, as they are very similar (I had 2 Palm IIIxes, an iPAQ 3850, and now an iPAQ 5455) anyway. While the Visor should have the expansion slot, it's doubtful that you will ever use it anyway since there wasn't a ton of useful things for it.

I think the first release of the XP Powertoys had a "switch" to enable domain membership, and MS quickly pulled it when they found out (oops). So, while I am sure there's a way to hack it, I am also sure that you would be in some sort of license violation by doing so.

Yeah, it sucked. I liked seeing Jennifer in the silver dress and that leather outfit, but that was about it. I thought Spider-man sucked too, so I might just be too critical of this movie for some.

Personally, I like avatars (no more than 64x64 and a few K in size), but Philipp doesn't seem to be a big fan of them, so you will not be seeing them anytime soon.

Felix, I had an Olds Delta 88 with tons of options and everything too, but your dad is right about the gas consumption (a total pig around town, somewhere around 14mpg) and the supercharger can give you hassles with insurance. Also, with larger cars, you will probably *need* the supercharger just to move the car to begin with. Have you thought about some other imports? What about hopping up the existing Nissan with a new JDM motor and/or a turbo? You can still keep the drivability and gas mileage, while the car is already insured as a non-turbo. BTW, what's fuel cost out there? It's about $1.80US per gallon for 93 octane, while 87 octane (regular unleaded) is about $1.60US per gallon.