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Hi guys, I'm new to Linux, just started to try Knoppix the other day. Now, I've installed Kubuntu 8.04.1 (Hardy Heron) on my local HD, but I'm am finding it impossible to install anything on it. I have have rtfm'd and followed all sorts od insturctions on how to install a number of things (like...

Hi all: I'm new to Linux and wanted to try it before I actually installed it on ny HD. I got the Knoppix CD 5.1 and it's running perfectly. The problem I'm having is actually with my flash drive. For some reason Knoppix detects a different capacity (it thinks the flash drive is way smaller than...

I was browsing the internet the other day and came across a website that has some nice music samples, and some of them are movie soundtracks. Now I was wondering if anyone can help me identify the movie-soundtrack that plays on one of the samples (or might be 2 different movies). Here's the...

Hey guys, I've been having lots of random Windows errors lately. It has gotten to the point where my PC is almost unusable. The errors range from Windows errors (like unable to install basic windows components like Media Player, Net Framework, SP2, etc) to many other apps. Some times it lets you...

Hi guys. I', having a problem watching a video on my PC. It is "avi", and I've tried windwos Media, BS player, and such, but I can't see the video, I only get its sound. Now, here's the catch: I t created this video using FRAPS, from a wesite that only lets you stream their videos, but not save...

Hey guys. Since I'm moving to PCIe, I'm gonna need a new mobo. I've had my eye on 3 but I'm not sure which one would be a better choice. Here are the choices: ASUS ASUS A8N-E ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail at Newegg.com MSI VIA / VPSD K8N Neo4 Platinum ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail at...

I'm currently moving from AGP to PCIe, so I won't have much use for my X800 pro any more. I bought it last year but it's still in mint condition. I'm thinking of selling it for about $100(US). My e-mail: [email protected] This is my first time doing this so I'm only accepting PayPal. Anyone...

Hey guys. I was looking for a good AMD 939 CPU for my new rig. So far I've found 2 that call my attention. The 64-bit Athlon 3200 and 3500. They're both Venice core. You can see them here: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2000MHz HT Socket 939 Processor - Retail at Newegg.com AMD Athlon 64 3500+...

Hey guys. I would like your input on a prbolem that came up today on my PC. Last night it was working fine, but this morning when I turned it on, windows would not load. After the Win 2000 screen comes on when it's loading Windows I get some sort of "Blues screen of death". Then white letters...

Hey guys. Just a quick one. I always thought that "ping" was the first thing you try to test connectivity, right? So, if can't ping somewhere, you wont be able to comunicate with it through the upper layers (ie. through a Browser). Or could you? My friend built this website, and it's so weird...

Just a quick question. I have a SATA HD which is 80 Gigs. I'm kind of running out of space with that one, so I want to buy another one. My HD has Win2K installed and I want the second one just for extra storage (not for another OS). My question is: Can I just buy another SATA drive, and plug it...

HI: I need to coneect a PC to a projector thats's approx. 20 ft away. I managed to find a monitor cable 25 ft long (regular PC video connection), but the problem is that the "PC-in" port in the projector is DVI. So, I 've been looking for a cable that is 15 to 20 feet long, that has DVI...

I recently build a PC to use in our church so that we can display the PowerPoints, DVD's and stuff. The problem is that as soon as you connect the PC to the church's sound system, you starts to hear a very annoying noise, like static or interference of some kind. The soundcard is integrated, but...

Just a quick question. How do you back up your registry in Win2K/XP? When I go to "regedit" I see some "export/import" options in the menu. Is that the way you back up the registry?

Hi guys: I've been having a weird problem for some days now. I have Win2000 Sp3, and for some reason my "thumbnail views" don't work anymore. I have no idea what I changed, if anything. Now, what's even more strange is that thumbnails work on Bmp files, but not with Jpegs :confused: . I...

Hey guys, I just wanted to know what vid card would you recommend to run AUTOCAD. I have a 9800pro, but I don't know if that's enough. I've heard about matrox, parhelia and stuff. Can you tell me if my 9800 needs to be replaced by one of those? Thanks ;) .

Hey guys. I just bought parts for a new PC, but something very strange is happening. The computer boots when it feels like. Yes, thats right, and I have no idea why. When I press the power button everything spins, but get no video or beep. Then, after 5-10 attempts (cutting off power...

Hey guys, just a quick question, Is there a way for me to measure my video card's temps just like one measures the CPU's? Is there any software I can download similar to MOBO monitor or so? Any help appreciated, thanks :) .

Hey guys. I've been having a problem with Power Point. I know that you can insert pictures and videos, but does anybody know how to insert FLASH animations? :confused: Anyone's help/input would be greatly apreciated. Thanks.

Just something that I' havent been able to solve for a week now. Ok, 2 computers running WinXP just installed. I connected them with a cross-connect cable. They are pinging ok to each other, so there's physical connectivity between them. Now, when I try to get into one of the other PC's by...