Re: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
I have though about this on & off in the past years. Damn it's been a long time we've been chatting back & forth! The only need I have is for my games to be playable. This is of course limited by budget of which I currently have none! Not too bad since I have a card fast enough for HL2 and only really get to play a few hours a month since I took on role of "nanny" for my girl friend's kids last year! I miss being able to play hours on end and I also miss making the big bucks since being under/unemployed these past 3 years. One is a sign of getting older, I am afraid so might the other be... :( Anyone have work in the eastern boonies of Wa state for an aging geek with lots of non-specific PC skills? LOL! FORC5 wrote: > since Tom's OC forum here > long time > > wonder if I will get a PC allotment on my SS :-) > fp > At 01:40 PM 7/17/2007, Anthony Q. Martin Poked the stick with: >> Seems like someone mentioned saving money for retirement here just recently. :) >> >> Seems as if the collective age of the hardwaregroup is increasingmany of us have been hanging out here for years now. >> >> FORC5 wrote: >>> since when did NEED have anything to do with it >:-} >>> fp >>> >>> At 10:46 AM 7/17/2007, Anthony Q. Martin Poked the stick with: >>> How many people really need a 150W quad-core CPU and 2 220 W GPUs? >>> > Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz
Re: [H] Phone question
Also you may find you're blocked from accessing pics & ringtones by your carriers *cough*Verizon*cough* choice of features. The software for motorola's is Mobil Phone Tools but you can also use the various free P2K packages to access the file system directly for copying off pics. The cable is simply a USB to mini-USB but supposedly you need one made for a phone (the choke is on the phone end). I've not had issues using the cable that came with my Zen player or the $6 cheap moto-knockoff cable I bought off e-bay on my Cingular branded RAZR. Ben Ruset wrote: > As far as I know, Motorola is the only phone manufacturer that uses > standard mini-USB ports. > > Winterlight wrote: >> Do newer camera phones use a USB plug. Do they all just plug into a >> USB port like any other camera? >> >> > > Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC
Re: [H] GFX cards under $200
I haven't checked prices as 1. I don't plan on ever loading vista, 2. None of my games use DX10 (yet). Unless you have a need to go bleeding edge & Vista (say for Crysis when it finally ships), I'd stick with the X1950 level cards and save some cash. Hunter, Gary wrote: > It sounds like Radeon is the way to go but now I'm really wondering > about the DX10 cards. Toms site doesn't include the GeForce 8600 in his > benchmarks but I found other sites showing it beat Radeon HD2400XT. > > Thoughts? Comments? > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of zaske > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 12:12 AM > To: The Hardware List > Subject: Re: [H] GFX cards under $200 > > Radeon X1950XT 256 gets my vote for the best bang for the buck award. > Just under $170 and it will kick serious ass in any game @ 1600x1200 or > less (XP drivers are very mature, don't diddle me with DX10 and fuck > Vista until SP1). AnandTech, HardOCP, PCStats etc. are some of the best > review sites. Oh yeah, unless you're rich, save your $ for your > retirement fund or get an 8800GTX and enter the elite zone. > > > j maccraw wrote: >> ATI X1950 Pro & XT's from Sapphire, VisionTek, PowerColor, etc... get >> my vote on either bus. I am sure the similar spec Nvidia's are the >> same ~$200. >> >> Tom's has a nice comparison database for GPU's: >> >> http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html >> >> >> >> Bobby Heid wrote: >> >>> AGP? PCI-X (I think)? Etc. >>> >>> >>> >>> Bobby >>> >>> >>> >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>> >> Behalf Of Hunter, Gary >> >>> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 3:20 PM >>> To: The Hardware List >>> Subject: [H] GFX cards under $200 >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> >>> >>> I need to get a couple of GFX cards so don't want to >>> >> spend more than $200 >> >>> each what's the best gaming card in this price? I >>> >> would prefer Nvidia but >> >>> I'm open to all suggestions. >>> >>> >>> >>> What's the best WWW site for reviews now a days? I >>> >> have been out of the loop >> >>> far too long. >>> >>> Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/
Re[2]: [H] pdf to wpd
Hello Anthony, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 10:12:35 PM, you wrote: > Well, I spoke too soonPDF Converter, which goes for $100, will > convert from PDF to Word and to Wordperfect. I could not test it on my > system as there is nothing here that will open a wpd file. But it did > the conversion...and not sure where the output loaded. The conversion to > Word worked fine and the output opened up Word. > http://www.nuance.com/pdfconverter/professional/features.asp#create A godsend - thank you very much -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re[11]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
Hello Greg, > The -DS3P is fine. :) Ok thanks again... -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re: [H] pdf to wpd
Joe User wrote: Hello Anthony, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 7:09:04 PM, you wrote: there are apps that convert to .docwpd died long ago, hence no converters... Yeah- you hit the nail on the head... I wonder if I'll have to convert to doc and then to wpd... Well, I spoke too soonPDF Converter, which goes for $100, will convert from PDF to Word and to Wordperfect. I could not test it on my system as there is nothing here that will open a wpd file. But it did the conversion...and not sure where the output loaded. The conversion to Word worked fine and the output opened up Word. http://www.nuance.com/pdfconverter/professional/features.asp#create
RE: Re[5]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
> > If you get the Antec Sonata III case you don't need the Seasonic PS but > other than that go for. Don't worry yourself about how jealous your > friends > might be in the slightest. ;-) > I like the Sonata series cases. I've built many machines on it, and it is my standard case for sub-$1000 or 1200 builds--but I generally find it sub-optimal for true performance builds. It is built for quiet, which is generally incompatible with the high power demands, heat generation, and physical space requirements of a performance build. I generally go Lian-Li for those. :) Greg
RE: Re[9]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
> > It's difficult to group by panel type. The best way to find out is to > check > > a model at http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/ > > > You might take a look at the Dell 2407WFP. It's a 24" WS S-PVA rated > at > > 6ms...and offers a very nice 1920x1200 resolution. I have the 2405FPW > > predecessor...and love it. > > > I'll check out the site - I can't buy Dell. Thanks for the > suggestion.. > > Let me ask... with the HyperX RAM should I get this mainboard instead? > http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128046 > > It has "Memory Standard DDR2 1066 " Nah, the -DS3P and -DQ6 both support DDR2 1066. > and it also just says PCIx16 (2) - so i get they are both ex16 > > Whereas the original one i had picked out has > "Memory StandardDDR2 667/800(1066OC) " and also > "PCI Express x16 2(1 with PCI-Ex16 lanes,1 with PCI-Ex4 > lanes)" > They both (-DS3P, -DQ6) have 2 x16 physical, 1 x16 electrical and 1 x4 electrical. The P35 platform doesn't provide enough lanes to do a true 2 x16 electrical implementation. > My orig board was $150 this other board is $230... > I plan to only run one video card... but with the ram > The -DS3P is fine. :) Greg
Re[6]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
Hello Wayne, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 9:34:54 PM, you wrote: > If you get the Antec Sonata III case you don't need the Seasonic PS but > other than that go for. Don't worry yourself about how jealous your friends > might be in the slightest. ;-) Yeah thats why I didn't buy it I want to pick out my own PSU... Oh you'll buy one after me - then I'll be behind... 8) -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re[5]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
Hello Wayne, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 9:26:41 PM, you wrote: > At 01:33 07-18-2007, Joe User typed: > Thanks Wayne and Zaske - I'll check it out... > I have the original Sonata with a pair of 120mm fans & a Zalman HSF but > also am running 4 HDs with the original 350w PS & I've seen cheapie 500 > watt PS not able to handle that load. The Sonata 3 now has a 500w PS that > should be more than enough. If you're concern with building the ultimate > quiet machine which you're probably not interested in then I would go with > Samsung drives, a Seasonic PS & FWIW the Antec PS are by no means loud. No interest in an ultra quiet system -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re[9]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
Hello Greg, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 8:21:52 PM, you wrote: > It's difficult to group by panel type. The best way to find out is to check > a model at http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/ > You might take a look at the Dell 2407WFP. It's a 24" WS S-PVA rated at > 6ms...and offers a very nice 1920x1200 resolution. I have the 2405FPW > predecessor...and love it. I'll check out the site - I can't buy Dell. Thanks for the suggestion.. Let me ask... with the HyperX RAM should I get this mainboard instead? http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128046 It has "Memory Standard DDR2 1066 " and it also just says PCIx16 (2) - so i get they are both ex16 Whereas the original one i had picked out has "Memory StandardDDR2 667/800(1066OC) " and also "PCI Express x16 2(1 with PCI-Ex16 lanes,1 with PCI-Ex4 lanes)" My orig board was $150 this other board is $230... I plan to only run one video card... but with the ram -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
RE: Re[7]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
> > Unfortunately, quality S-PVA, P-MVA, or S-IPS displays that provide a > low > > response time (and are therefore good for gaming) are generally > expensive. I > > would suggest buying a display locally, if possible, so you can > exercise the > > return policy if it doesn't suit you. My brother, an avid gamer, has > a 20.1" > > 4:3 ViewSonic VP2030B that he loves. It sports a P-MVA panel and an > 8ms > > response time. It, however, will probably run you another $100. > > > Me again... newegg searches on p-mva and the like turned up nothing... > > Let me ask, 8ms - would I see ghosting? How do I find P-MVA lcd's? How > can you determine the panel itself? > > -- It's difficult to group by panel type. The best way to find out is to check a model at http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/ You might take a look at the Dell 2407WFP. It's a 24" WS S-PVA rated at 6ms...and offers a very nice 1920x1200 resolution. I have the 2405FPW predecessor...and love it. Greg
Re[7]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
Hello Greg, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 7:23:28 PM, you wrote: > Unfortunately, quality S-PVA, P-MVA, or S-IPS displays that provide a low > response time (and are therefore good for gaming) are generally expensive. I > would suggest buying a display locally, if possible, so you can exercise the > return policy if it doesn't suit you. My brother, an avid gamer, has a 20.1" > 4:3 ViewSonic VP2030B that he loves. It sports a P-MVA panel and an 8ms > response time. It, however, will probably run you another $100. Me again... newegg searches on p-mva and the like turned up nothing... Let me ask, 8ms - would I see ghosting? How do I find P-MVA lcd's? How can you determine the panel itself? -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re[2]: [H] pdf to wpd
Hello Anthony, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 7:09:04 PM, you wrote: > there are apps that convert to .docwpd died long ago, hence no > converters... Yeah- you hit the nail on the head... I wonder if I'll have to convert to doc and then to wpd... -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re[7]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
Hello Greg, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 7:23:28 PM, you wrote: > The 226BW seems to be a decent display...the fast response time will be good > for gaming. However, this model is a 6-bit TN+ panel. TN+ panels do not have > the best color reproduction (S-IPS does) or black levels, and most of them > are 6-bit displays, including this one. That means that it is only truly > capable of displaying 262,144 colors, and must use dithering technology to > emulate the advertised higher color range. The 226BW does appear to be > better at doing this than some other models, but you should still be aware > of this potential issue. Additionally, it would appear that your specific > unit could use one of two different panels: a Samsung or an AU Optronics. > Both are TN film type panels, but reports suggest that the AUO panel > provides inferior picture quality. > Unfortunately, quality S-PVA, P-MVA, or S-IPS displays that provide a low > response time (and are therefore good for gaming) are generally expensive. I > would suggest buying a display locally, if possible, so you can exercise the > return policy if it doesn't suit you. My brother, an avid gamer, has a 20.1" > 4:3 ViewSonic VP2030B that he loves. It sports a P-MVA panel and an 8ms > response time. It, however, will probably run you another $100. Yeah I read there was a way to setup the color profile in the new egg reviews, basically it read google "setup color profile model #" or something and it corrected the color issues... Not sure if that addresses the issues... does it? I checked out that viewsonic its 420 and I dont mind playing more to get the best or better - however it's not a wide screen. If I am gonna dump my (i still love it) 21inch .22 crt - I want a wide screen. I'll search newegg for "p-mva" next... Local not an option I live in the sticks. >> MSI NX8800GTX-T2D768E-HD OC GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI >> Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail >> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814127281 >> >> How about this video card @ $500? >> >> Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual >> Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail >> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820134488 >> >> Was this the Kingston RAM that was the best? > It's decent--it's just JEDEC-standard CL5 PC2-6400 memory. It's about as > vanilla as it gets, but should work fine. If you fancy something more > exotic, you might try to find some CL4 memory, or even go with something > like PC2-8500. The P35 will read the EPP profiles and set the > clocks/voltages to the correct JEDEC-exceeding values for this speedier > memory. If you do go for higher-speed memory, don't buy anything that > requires over 2.2v to reach the advertised speeds--and generally try to find > the lowest voltage set you can for given speed/timing criteria. I guess with no comments on video - I am good to go. I read a lot about it - best bang for the buck it seems. I went with: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820134218 And thanks for pointing that out. >> >> GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail >> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128048 >> >> This was the board I picked out - is there something better? > The DS3R is interesting in that it sports 4 DDR2 and 2 DDR3 slots. Frankly, > however, I've never liked Frankenboards. :) > I went with the -DS3P, primarily due to the second x16 phy/x4 ele PCIe > adapter for my Areca RAID controller and the extra 2 SATA ports. I swapped the R out for the P - I also don't care for those boards and I have NO idea how I selected that - but it wasn't intentional. >> >> I took a 650w Seasonic PSU, WD Raptor drives, Zalman 92mm cooler, and >> a Samsung DVD burner also... >> >> > Thumbs up on all that. Good deal... Thanks a lot - this help is VERY appreciated. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
RE: Re[5]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
> > I am leaning towards this LCD: > > SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 > cd/m2 700:1(DC 3000:1) - Retail > > http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824001096 > > Any thoughts on this $325 LCD? Is there something better? > The 226BW seems to be a decent display...the fast response time will be good for gaming. However, this model is a 6-bit TN+ panel. TN+ panels do not have the best color reproduction (S-IPS does) or black levels, and most of them are 6-bit displays, including this one. That means that it is only truly capable of displaying 262,144 colors, and must use dithering technology to emulate the advertised higher color range. The 226BW does appear to be better at doing this than some other models, but you should still be aware of this potential issue. Additionally, it would appear that your specific unit could use one of two different panels: a Samsung or an AU Optronics. Both are TN film type panels, but reports suggest that the AUO panel provides inferior picture quality. Unfortunately, quality S-PVA, P-MVA, or S-IPS displays that provide a low response time (and are therefore good for gaming) are generally expensive. I would suggest buying a display locally, if possible, so you can exercise the return policy if it doesn't suit you. My brother, an avid gamer, has a 20.1" 4:3 ViewSonic VP2030B that he loves. It sports a P-MVA panel and an 8ms response time. It, however, will probably run you another $100. > MSI NX8800GTX-T2D768E-HD OC GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI > Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail > http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814127281 > > How about this video card @ $500? > > Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual > Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail > http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820134488 > > Was this the Kingston RAM that was the best? It's decent--it's just JEDEC-standard CL5 PC2-6400 memory. It's about as vanilla as it gets, but should work fine. If you fancy something more exotic, you might try to find some CL4 memory, or even go with something like PC2-8500. The P35 will read the EPP profiles and set the clocks/voltages to the correct JEDEC-exceeding values for this speedier memory. If you do go for higher-speed memory, don't buy anything that requires over 2.2v to reach the advertised speeds--and generally try to find the lowest voltage set you can for given speed/timing criteria. > > GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail > http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128048 > > This was the board I picked out - is there something better? The DS3R is interesting in that it sports 4 DDR2 and 2 DDR3 slots. Frankly, however, I've never liked Frankenboards. :) I went with the -DS3P, primarily due to the second x16 phy/x4 ele PCIe adapter for my Areca RAID controller and the extra 2 SATA ports. > > I took a 650w Seasonic PSU, WD Raptor drives, Zalman 92mm cooler, and > a Samsung DVD burner also... > > Thumbs up on all that.
Re: [H] pdf to wpd
there are apps that convert to .docwpd died long ago, hence no converters... Joe User wrote: I googled but I get everything I don't want... everything to pdf. I need to convert pdf to wpd NOT wpd to pdf (which is everything I find) HELP!
Re[5]: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
Hello, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 12:33:26 AM, I wrote: > I am leaning towards this LCD: > SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 > 700:1(DC 3000:1) - Retail > http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824001096 Any thoughts on this $325 LCD? Is there something better? MSI NX8800GTX-T2D768E-HD OC GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814127281 How about this video card @ $500? Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820134488 Was this the Kingston RAM that was the best? GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128048 This was the board I picked out - is there something better? I took a 650w Seasonic PSU, WD Raptor drives, Zalman 92mm cooler, and a Samsung DVD burner also... Kind of looking for the final OK before I blow this cash... -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
[H] pdf to wpd
I googled but I get everything I don't want... everything to pdf. I need to convert pdf to wpd NOT wpd to pdf (which is everything I find) HELP! -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
RE: [H] Server changes ip addy
did you by any chance set Internet connection sharing on the server ? this is the only thing I can see that would change the ip. fp At 01:12 PM 7/18/2007, DHSinclair Poked the stick with: >At 15:37 07/18/2007 -0400, you wrote: > >>Well by config I meant like how is your server configured? Static IP? > >For my home LAN the server has a static ip set in tcp/ip in the 10.0.0.x >series. > >>Static DHCP IP? > >I'll assume this happens when I dialup to my isp only. > >>Do you set your IP at start up or is it done via config >>(applies to linux only). > >the ip addy was set 2 years ago. changed it back in Feb 07 when doing >my prelims for broadband. no change since this past glitch. > >>But what did your IP change to? > >the ip addy changed to 192.168.0.1. > >>Have you lost >>connectivity from your ISP or from your networking hardware at all? > >No, never; unless I loose the phone service. And, even after the ip addy >changed, I was still able to dial out and connect to the www. got 3 vdef >updates from eset.com. > >The only way I stumbled on the problem is when I opened NetNeighborhood at >one of my LAN clients and saw that all the clients except "srv" was present. >Went back to "srv" and found its' ip addy changed! Most odd. >Best, >Duncan > > >> >> >>Thanks, >>-- >>Ali Mesdaq >>Security Researcher II >>Websense Security Labs >>http://www.WebsenseSecurityLabs.com >>-- >> >>-Original Message- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair >>Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 12:28 PM >>To: The Hardware List >>Subject: RE: [H] Server changes ip addy >> >>Ali, >>using win2k server os at sp4 and all current winUpdates. >>please explain "ip configuration your using"? >> >>on-board intel 82557 nic. original ip was 10.0.0.x/255.255.255.0. >>connection to www is via 56k dialup via courier external and DUN. >>HTH, >>Duncan >>At 13:12 07/18/2007 -0400, you wrote: >> >>>What OS, version, ip configuration your using, etc. >>> >>>Thanks, >>>-- >>>Ali Mesdaq >>>Security Researcher II >>>Websense Security Labs >>>http://www.WebsenseSecurityLabs.com >>>-- >>> >>>-Original Message- >>>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair >>>Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:05 AM >>>To: Hardware Group >>>Subject: [H] Server changes ip addy >>> >>>Is there some function in a server, or, some external malicious code >>>that can cause a server to change its' assigned ip address to some >>>other address? >>> >>>Somehow my server's ip addy got changed ~2200hrs last Monday and it >>>took me about 36hrs to find (stumble on actually!) the changed ip addy. >> >>>Very odd. >>> >>>The server is now changed back and scanned for virus/malware. None >>>found. >>>Best, >>>Duncan >>snip >> >> >>This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net >> >> >> >> >>__ NOD32 2405 (20070718) Information __ >> >>This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >>http://www.eset.com > > >This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- Remember, the paper is strongest at the perforations.
RE: [H] Server changes ip addy
At 15:37 07/18/2007 -0400, you wrote: Well by config I meant like how is your server configured? Static IP? For my home LAN the server has a static ip set in tcp/ip in the 10.0.0.x series. Static DHCP IP? I'll assume this happens when I dialup to my isp only. Do you set your IP at start up or is it done via config (applies to linux only). the ip addy was set 2 years ago. changed it back in Feb 07 when doing my prelims for broadband. no change since this past glitch. But what did your IP change to? the ip addy changed to 192.168.0.1. Have you lost connectivity from your ISP or from your networking hardware at all? No, never; unless I loose the phone service. And, even after the ip addy changed, I was still able to dial out and connect to the www. got 3 vdef updates from eset.com. The only way I stumbled on the problem is when I opened NetNeighborhood at one of my LAN clients and saw that all the clients except "srv" was present. Went back to "srv" and found its' ip addy changed! Most odd. Best, Duncan Thanks, -- Ali Mesdaq Security Researcher II Websense Security Labs http://www.WebsenseSecurityLabs.com -- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 12:28 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: RE: [H] Server changes ip addy Ali, using win2k server os at sp4 and all current winUpdates. please explain "ip configuration your using"? on-board intel 82557 nic. original ip was 10.0.0.x/255.255.255.0. connection to www is via 56k dialup via courier external and DUN. HTH, Duncan At 13:12 07/18/2007 -0400, you wrote: >What OS, version, ip configuration your using, etc. > >Thanks, >-- >Ali Mesdaq >Security Researcher II >Websense Security Labs >http://www.WebsenseSecurityLabs.com >-- > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair >Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:05 AM >To: Hardware Group >Subject: [H] Server changes ip addy > >Is there some function in a server, or, some external malicious code >that can cause a server to change its' assigned ip address to some >other address? > >Somehow my server's ip addy got changed ~2200hrs last Monday and it >took me about 36hrs to find (stumble on actually!) the changed ip addy. >Very odd. > >The server is now changed back and scanned for virus/malware. None >found. >Best, >Duncan snip This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net __ NOD32 2405 (20070718) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net
RE: [H] Server changes ip addy
Well by config I meant like how is your server configured? Static IP? Static DHCP IP? Do you set your IP at start up or is it done via config (applies to linux only). But what did your IP change to? Have you lost connectivity from your ISP or from your networking hardware at all? Thanks, -- Ali Mesdaq Security Researcher II Websense Security Labs http://www.WebsenseSecurityLabs.com -- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 12:28 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: RE: [H] Server changes ip addy Ali, using win2k server os at sp4 and all current winUpdates. please explain "ip configuration your using"? on-board intel 82557 nic. original ip was 10.0.0.x/255.255.255.0. connection to www is via 56k dialup via courier external and DUN. HTH, Duncan At 13:12 07/18/2007 -0400, you wrote: >What OS, version, ip configuration your using, etc. > >Thanks, >-- >Ali Mesdaq >Security Researcher II >Websense Security Labs >http://www.WebsenseSecurityLabs.com >-- > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair >Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:05 AM >To: Hardware Group >Subject: [H] Server changes ip addy > >Is there some function in a server, or, some external malicious code >that can cause a server to change its' assigned ip address to some >other address? > >Somehow my server's ip addy got changed ~2200hrs last Monday and it >took me about 36hrs to find (stumble on actually!) the changed ip addy. >Very odd. > >The server is now changed back and scanned for virus/malware. None >found. >Best, >Duncan snip This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net
RE: [H] Server changes ip addy
Ali, using win2k server os at sp4 and all current winUpdates. please explain "ip configuration your using"? on-board intel 82557 nic. original ip was 10.0.0.x/255.255.255.0. connection to www is via 56k dialup via courier external and DUN. HTH, Duncan At 13:12 07/18/2007 -0400, you wrote: What OS, version, ip configuration your using, etc. Thanks, -- Ali Mesdaq Security Researcher II Websense Security Labs http://www.WebsenseSecurityLabs.com -- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:05 AM To: Hardware Group Subject: [H] Server changes ip addy Is there some function in a server, or, some external malicious code that can cause a server to change its' assigned ip address to some other address? Somehow my server's ip addy got changed ~2200hrs last Monday and it took me about 36hrs to find (stumble on actually!) the changed ip addy. Very odd. The server is now changed back and scanned for virus/malware. None found. Best, Duncan snip This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net
RE: [H] Server changes ip addy
What OS, version, ip configuration your using, etc. Thanks, -- Ali Mesdaq Security Researcher II Websense Security Labs http://www.WebsenseSecurityLabs.com -- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:05 AM To: Hardware Group Subject: [H] Server changes ip addy Is there some function in a server, or, some external malicious code that can cause a server to change its' assigned ip address to some other address? Somehow my server's ip addy got changed ~2200hrs last Monday and it took me about 36hrs to find (stumble on actually!) the changed ip addy. Very odd. The server is now changed back and scanned for virus/malware. None found. Best, Duncan This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net
[H] Server changes ip addy
Is there some function in a server, or, some external malicious code that can cause a server to change its' assigned ip address to some other address? Somehow my server's ip addy got changed ~2200hrs last Monday and it took me about 36hrs to find (stumble on actually!) the changed ip addy. Very odd. The server is now changed back and scanned for virus/malware. None found. Best, Duncan This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net
Re: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
Scott Sipe wrote: It is pretty disappointing that really everyday usability hasn't increased very much in...10 years? I remember at one point I installed NT4 on a 486 with 16M ram, and it ran "ok." Now from what I hear, you need hot video card, multicore, 1gb ram, etc to run Vista "ok." kinda sad. Scott Indeed. The main reason for most non-gamers to upgrade it to be able run a new OS ok...crappy code, no doubt.
Re: [H] Looking for advice on new system.
On Jul 17, 2007, at 3:21 PM, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 02:46 PM 17/07/2007, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: You think this is good? Power consumption needs to be going down, not up. Most people don't need to be burning all this watts on games anyway. How many people really need a 150W quad-core CPU and 2 220 W GPUs? I agree completely. Most of this is lazy programming - as proof, one only needs to look at the various NASA probes, which clearly can't be upgraded, yet NASA is often able to increase a probe's abilities by improving the programming. (Game consoles are another good example.) This is the route we need to take with terrestrial computers - rather than rushing to greater and greater processing power, why not improve performance of the software? Other than video drivers, I can't think of any software that has gotten faster with newer versions - more features are common, but generally the entire thing slows down with every new release, thus requiring greater resources. World of Warcraft and OS X? ;) It is pretty disappointing that really everyday usability hasn't increased very much in...10 years? I remember at one point I installed NT4 on a 486 with 16M ram, and it ran "ok." Now from what I hear, you need hot video card, multicore, 1gb ram, etc to run Vista "ok." kinda sad. Scott
