Mainter Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> thats to bad i can't do that it would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> Thanks, Spy...but I have about 300 tracks, God knows how many she has. She got the point, though. I told her not to DL anything but mp3s and scheisseporn from now on. I'm not gonna explain tTHAT to her...fortunately, it sqeaked by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> yeah, drm stuff is the shitty shit shit shit. converting up from wma to mp3 sucks, too. well, if you're not an audiophile i guess it wouldn't suck so much, but i like hearing the music crystal clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> mainter: i need a good knoppix release with kismet on board. s-t-d doesn't like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> Did you check Distrowatch? They list what's bundled in every distro. If so, good luck...also, check Sourceforge. Or the apt-get list...I'm certain I've seen Kismet on there before. Knoppix is Debian based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> why knoppix? ubuntu has a live CD that will run it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> nUbuntu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> http://www.linuxhelp.net/distributions/ a linux site to help beginners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> damn skippy. thanks. i ran out of cd-r's tonight. i'll grab another pack tomorrow. fuck. i need to "audit" my neinorhood. i'm not a linux convertee yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> Here's a few more- http://www.brunolinux.com- This site explains what terms like grep, fstab, and malloc mean, and has a bunch of tips, tricks and shortcuts for any level user....I use this on a regular basis. http://www.linuxquestions.com- Comprehensive forum, lots of help here but respect and being able to diagnose the problem and explain it are essential. Otherwise, it's great. http://www.distrowatch.com- Where you can download almost ANY distro. No forum, but plenty of links to them, plus comparisons and reviews of different distros. http://www.freshmeat.net- Apps and patches here, plus news and advice. http://www.sourceforge.org- Same as the above...they're both equally good, each has its strengths and weaknesses. http://www.slashdot.org- Tech news with a emphasis on Open Source. Go get 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> i'm an odl slashdot, sourceforge fan. i've read both of those sights and frequent sourceforge alot. the winblows appz are always killer on that site. basically, i'm just trying to get in on some kismet sniffing. i don't need to know a whole bunch about linux. just a few appz. can't convert now, anyhow. i use too many windows exclusive programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> Two computers? Dual boot? Two HDs? You know, Live CDs,,,, they just get old after awhile...but, I see your point. Besides, I think it's better to learn BSD starting out, even if it's tougher...no, BECAUSE it's tougher. That became clear to me after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> yeah, i figured that if i can grow accustomed to some software like kismet, aircrack, etc. i might buy an old laptop specifically for nubuntu, ubuntu, or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> Ubuntu is okay...I tried it on PPC, and wasn't bowled over by it. Mepis 6.0 is coming out on the tenth...look at that. Debian based, KDE, Live CD... If you really want to learn all about Linux, go with something like Debian or Slackware. I've heard interesting things about Gentoo, it's kind of a hybrid between Linux and BSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> gentoo is extremely difficult to set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> But....YOU CAN DO IT!!! Seems like a really good idea, but yeah...that, and it's unstable and prone to crash if it's not set up correctly (which is probably the case for the first couple, three installs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> haha. i used to enjoy doing that type of thing. i might set up slackware. praise bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> For me, enjoy isn't exactly the right word...I do like a good challenge, and am certainly not afraid to learn or make mistakes along the way. I'll probably end up installing either BSD or Slackware (or both) at some point this summer just to know that I can do it. Those are the only two systems I was never able to install correctly, and it's time I showed them who the boss is around here. I like distros like Mepis, though, because they work without forcing me to go through Configuration Hell...they seem to have all the modules and drivers I need, which has ALWAYS been one of my weak points. That's another big reason I want to go with something I need to build from the ground up- I know that as long as I have someone else figuring that out for me, I'll be complacent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> anyone know of some good voice recognition software besides "realize voice" and dragon naturally speaking? i'm looking for something i can set up as a home automation command center. getting some x-10 sockets, etc. and implementing them into my biz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> im not dealing with linux or bsd for awhile work is ordering some imacs so i will be checking them out and dealing with windows vista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> here casek http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/voice-recognition-software/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> ahh trank yew velly murch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> damn, qpointer and viavoice aren't found on torrent searches. damn. damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> http://www.torrentportal.com/download/239751/IBM+ViaVoiceIBM+ViaVoice.torrent IBM viavoice 4 seeders /8 leechers = slow but still running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> trank yoo ronce agrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> im not dealing with linux or bsd for awhile work is ordering some imacs so i will be checking them out and dealing with windows vista I'm halfheartedly trying to convince casek. I just think he should try Mepis 6.0 when it's done. If you're getting the Intel G5s, that's awesome. That's the fastest Mac I've ever used. Tell me what you think of them after you try one. It's pretty surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> good read 20 Reasons Why Windows Vista Should Be Your Next OS http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9001435 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> PC Support Get all your Windows, Hardware, Networking, and software support questions answered here PC Tips and Tricks, Modding Linux/Unix Support Get all your Linux/Unix questions answered here Linux/Unix Tips and Tricks Mac Support Get all your mac questions answered here Mac Tips and Tricks Electronics Get all your questions on MP3 players, Digital Cameras, Digital Video Cameras, TV's, etc. answered here linux hacking distro http://www.phlak.org/modules/news/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> I have a quick, cheap fix that will let you use the drives for long-term storage of photos and videos: an $18 adapter that allows you to connect any IDE drive to your PC's USB port. The PCMS IDE to USB 2.0 Drive Adapter consists of a USB cable that terminates with an IDE connector and a power supply. That's it--there's no enclosure, and you provide the 2.5-, 3.5-, or 5.25-inch drive. Attach the drive to the connector, turn on your computer, copy the files, and disconnect the drive once you've shut down the system. This is a great way to use old 20GB drives. Though I wouldn't waste a new SATA drive in this manner, you might need to; if so, the $30 Young Micro USB 2.0 Adapter can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Re: «<< 12Oz Computer Tech Support >>> Adjust Audio With Your Mouse Volumouse is a clever and handy freebie that makes your mouse the maestro of your PC's sound. With it you can use the mouse wheel, alone or in combination with keys, to lower or raise the volume, mute, and unmute. I've configured it to let me control the system's volume by spinning the mouse wheel when my pointer is hovering anywhere over the buttons on the Taskbar. Muting takes just one wheel turn with the pointer on any program's menu bar. As a bonus, the tool can also change a window's transparency: If I want to read, say, a help menu while working in an application, I can alter the help window and see right through it. http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/volumouse.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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