Computers & Internet - 20 December 2007

2007-12-20 04:21:00 · 3 answers · asked by rishi saxon 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have been using Ubuntu for a while, but it was very hard to use and get best efficiency, because of a lot knowledge needed. I as a former user of XP wanted setups to be easy and all files (especially .exe) openable. This disappointed me. What could I do? XP is very expensive (Vista will need better pc). I also need .exe to be executed as Wine has not been working well enough for me(bugs, errors, etc...). Only these files with .deb were normally able to be used. That was not enough. I did not even know how to install java programming and compilations to my pc. I really liked the point of view (free forever). The only thing I hated in XP was error reports and quickly crashing system. So in conclusion I do not know where to go :D
What OS to choose (I need it to be free)?
Something very similar to XP, but free. I would like to have mac, but it is too expensive for me...
Can you offer me something?

2007-12-20 04:17:23 · 12 answers · asked by kolibrizas 3 in Software

and about a month ago i completely wiped the hard drive and reinstalled the operating system. Microsoft gives you 30 days to activate my copy of windows, and i need to do it now because i only have 5 days left. Where can i get the activation key, because i bought this computer at a garage sale. Somebody has told me that the key is on the side of the tower (where you enter in cd's and stuff), but i looked there and it appears to have been scratched off. HELP!

2007-12-20 04:12:34 · 8 answers · asked by snapcracklepop9832 1 in Software

Hello please can anyone help. I have a advent laptop running windows vista premium. its about 6 months old and recently i get start up errors when i switch the laptop on. It comes up with windows was unable to start and a start up repair box appears where it gives me a few options such as vista repair utility, reinstall windows, exit and restart and advanced options. I usually get this problem at least once a week. so i choose the repair option then its attempts to repair it. Sometime it takes a few attempts then it all works for a few days then again i start the computer and same problem. I also get a blue screen come up before the error message which comes with lots of letters and number but disappears about 1 sec so dont get enough time to read it ..hope anyone can help.

2007-12-20 04:12:25 · 4 answers · asked by storm 4 in Software

Can they email me directly back to the email I sent them, or should I resend it now that I have an account?

Ive never used it before.. sorry this sounds so stupid. I REALLY need those items Ive been searching EVERYWHERE for them for my son for christmas and only found them there.

2007-12-20 04:07:40 · 2 answers · asked by amosunknown 7 in Other - Computers

Is there a toll free number to call this google sketchup? I really need to talk with a human? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

2007-12-20 04:05:30 · 1 answers · asked by HEEKERBEEK226 1 in Google

I am planning to change my video memory to manimum dvmt in phoenix bios utility. But when i enter bios i did not see what settings the websites told and it does not look like what the other websites took screenshot of. I need to press advaced button to change video memory, but I do not have 'Main, Advanced, Power, Boot and Exit' in the menu but rather 'Main, Security, System Configuration, diagnostics and exit'. Here is what other websites took the screenshot of phoenix bios.. http://www.computerhope.com/help/phoenix.htm Why is it not the same? Is my version wrong? Or i cant change the settings?

2007-12-20 04:03:09 · 2 answers · asked by SKyLaR 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Can I just put peroxide on a qtip and brush gently between my keys? I dont think I have alcohol.

2007-12-20 04:01:54 · 3 answers · asked by .:IhateHank:. 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I made this at dell.com $1.499 I'm open to other suggestions as well

My Components
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6850 (4MB L2 Cache,3.0GHz,1333 FSB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Digital Cable Support edit
MEMORY 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 4 DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 320GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache edit
OPTICAL DRIVE Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability edit
MONITORS 19 inch SE198WFP Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor edit
VIDEO CARD 512MB Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT edit
SOUND CARD Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music edit
KEYBOARD Dell USB Keyboard edit
MOUSE Dell Optical USB Mouse edit
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive or Media Reader Included edit
WI-FI AND MODEM 56K PCI Data Fax Modem edit
My Software & Accessories
SPEAKERS Dell AS501PA 10W Flat Panel Attached Spkrs for Analog Flat Panels edit
ADOBE ELEMENTS STUDIO Adobe Elements Studio for XPS™ 420 edit
ANTI-

2007-12-20 03:59:54 · 3 answers · asked by richiejr11 2 in Desktops

2007-12-20 03:56:23 · 4 answers · asked by bigboi1819882006 1 in Other - Computers

i live in england and i have seen these amercican sites that sell knuckle dusters and say they will ship ANYWEAR.

if i was to order one would i ever get it through or would it get took away by customs? would i get in trouble for trying to order them? has anyone ever orderd any?

Thanks for your help :D

2007-12-20 03:55:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Internet

It happens even with speaker when they are turned on. One can hear a typical sound. Why is that?

2007-12-20 03:53:09 · 10 answers · asked by Dia 5 in Monitors

one of those developers one can find on eBay? And what is the difference between the wide array of developers?
I am a complete novice on having someone develope a website.

2007-12-20 03:51:42 · 6 answers · asked by coreydsaragon 2 in Programming & Design

While downloading acrobat reader

2007-12-20 03:50:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

i have made a telephone directory for my class XII c++ project
i have made functions to add, display, delete, search and modify data......but my teacher says that i gotta add something more to the project

can u guys give me any good ideas as to what i can add in my project.

2007-12-20 03:47:02 · 4 answers · asked by Ishpreet 1 in Programming & Design

Alright, I really need a good gaming keyboard / mouse. I've got a logitech wireless set and they're just not doing it for me... Wireless is a lot less responsive, and the keyboard's not sensitive enough. The only thing I like is that the logitech mouse has two side buttons that are easy to roll your thumb down to hit rapidly and in order (Something very helpful in a few of the games I play.)

Can anyone reccomend a good wired set?

2007-12-20 03:46:13 · 3 answers · asked by Aqua The Fox 3 in Other - Hardware

How did he get past the Firewall? I think he used port 80 or 8080 not sure?

2007-12-20 03:45:17 · 10 answers · asked by DjRobin69 2 in Security

There are 36 running and CPU usage is between 30% and 50%. I know the computer is free of viruses or spyware. How can I clean up all this extra stuff and make my computer run a little faster? I do have Norton Internet Security and Windows Defender on it.

Thanks,
B

2007-12-20 03:44:31 · 7 answers · asked by Bobbie 4 in Security

2007-12-20 03:43:55 · 2 answers · asked by Ryan W 2 in Facebook

in java or python

2007-12-20 03:40:51 · 4 answers · asked by Christopher W 1 in Programming & Design

2007-12-20 03:40:07 · 4 answers · asked by Mel 2 in Computer Networking

I was told (by professionals) that if I have a router that I don't need an anti-virus program like Norton or Kaspersky and that my router has its own type of Anti Virus/Firewall. Is this true?
I have a NETGEAR WGR614.

2007-12-20 03:39:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

i have recently downloaded msn(big mistake!) now, i can not get rid of it. it keeps coming up as my homepage, and i have to keep typing in my providers address before i can get back to my original home page. i can not get to any of my e.mails straight away unless i do this first every time. i must tell you though, that i only know the basics so far, as i am fairly new on the computer, so can you tell me a quick but simple answer to this problem, and give me a step by step, PLEASE. i would be very gratefull, as this is driving me mad. thank you so much.

2007-12-20 03:36:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I'm not looking to download from limewire. So don't call me a criminal or something.
don't say paint. isn't there something a step up from paint?

2007-12-20 03:33:17 · 5 answers · asked by Jessica 3 in Software

2007-12-20 03:22:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

We are trying to send out many emails at the same time and I'm hoping that there is a way to transfer contact lists. If my coworker has a contact list in her Outlook, is there a way for me to import it into mine without having to retype each individual one?

2007-12-20 03:22:24 · 6 answers · asked by Adam J 2 in Software

2007-12-20 03:21:50 · 1 answers · asked by simon s 2 in Software

I have a wireless internet router and all the other computers in the house connect jut fine. but my MacBook rfuses to connect many times and I have to run Connection doctor to fix it temporarily. What can i do to fix this?

2007-12-20 03:17:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

2007-12-20 03:17:44 · 11 answers · asked by smiler 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

public class InOrder{
public static void main(String [] args){
String word1, word2, word3, word1Upper, word2Upper, word3Upper;
do{
word1=IO.getString("Enter first String");
word2=IO.getString("Enter second String");
word3=IO.getString("Enter the third word");
word1Upper=word1.toUpperCase();
word2Upper=word2.toUpperCase();
word3Upper=word3.toUpperCase();
if( word1Upper.compareTo(word2Upper) < 0){
if(word1Upper.compareTo(word3Upper) < 0){
System.out.println(word1Upper+", "+word2Upper+", "+word3Upper);
}else{
System.out.println(word1Upper+", "+word3Upper+", "+ word2Upper);
}
}else if(word2.compareTo(word1Upper) < 0){
if(word2.compareTo(word3Upper) < 0){
System.out.println(word2Upper+", "+word1Upper+", "+word3Upper);
}else{
System.out.println(word2Upper+", "+word3Upper+", "+word1Upper);
}
}else{

2007-12-20 03:17:17 · 3 answers · asked by kjb281 1 in Programming & Design