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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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Anti-Spyware and VISTA

Last post by ForbidInjustice « Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:04 am
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by Piney » Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:28 pm

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Greetings--

Im looking for suggestions for Anti-Spyware software that run on VISTA for the kid's laptop.

I use ZoneAlarm on my laptop. I also...

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I beta tested Vista for 18 months or so, and am now running Ultimate. No issues so far with compatibility. I normally right click and override...

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Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:04 am
Any Publicdata.com users

Last post by nitrogen « Thu May 31, 2007 11:53 am
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by TEX » Wed May 30, 2007 10:20 pm

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Does anyone else here use publicdata .com It was great when it started out, but it has gotten kind of lame and it databases are old. I was wondering...

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One thing publicdata.com has taught me: leasing a car gives a bit more "privacy" as far as public records go.

Also, about 80% of the...

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Thu May 31, 2007 11:53 am
Logged Off

Last post by pbandjelly « Wed May 23, 2007 3:23 pm
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by pbandjelly » Wed May 23, 2007 9:41 am

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every single day

every time I turn around

shewt, some days after only a little while

I get logged off. no reason. it's not "timed out"...

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yeah, an IT guy named *expletive deleted*

:lol: :rolll

that's prolly it. thanks, mang!

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Wed May 23, 2007 3:23 pm
Need digital camera help

Last post by Liberty « Tue May 22, 2007 8:34 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue May 22, 2007 5:47 pm

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I have a Canon EOS Rebel XTi digital camera. I need passport-size photos (2"X2") for classes and I've never used a digital camera for this....

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If the room has decent lighting that EOS will do the job without flash.

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Tue May 22, 2007 8:34 pm
Server/network rack 42u

Last post by killerquad « Wed May 09, 2007 1:07 pm
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by killerquad » Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:42 am

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First of I would like to say sorry if this post is way off topic but I figured this was the place where the geeks are. Mods please delete if...

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Oooops :oops: Fixed now.

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Wed May 09, 2007 1:07 pm
test for pic.

Last post by bullet77 « Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:33 am
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by edgarou » Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:44 am

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Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:33 am
BarCodes?

Last post by The Marshal « Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:09 pm
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by tomneal » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:33 am

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I am working with a barcode reader. My plan is to use it for PSC Renewals.

BUT

I am having a spot of trouble just getting started.

When I...

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Barcodes come in several flavors.

Seems to me that there are over 11 'types', and your barcode scanner has to be set to read that type, otherwise...

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Last post by The Marshal View the latest post
Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:09 pm
create posts as a guest?

Last post by longtooth « Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:42 am
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by O6nop » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:03 am

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I forgot to log on before posting and it still let me submit the post as Guest.... I've never been able to do that before! I created a post in a new...

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This was an error & Charles has fixed it.

Only logged in member are able to post.

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Last post by longtooth View the latest post
Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:42 am
Computer to Computer

Last post by DrKyle1 « Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:20 pm
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by DrKyle1 » Wed Feb 14, 2007 4:48 pm

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Hi guys/gals,

I am in need of some help... I am trying to link up 2 computers for an upcoming shooting match but don't know how to do it. I...

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Thanks guys - I was able to connect the 2 puters & all is well.

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Last post by DrKyle1 View the latest post
Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:20 pm
to stupid to show pics

Last post by carlson1 « Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:25 am
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by bevans » Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:24 pm

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could some one please link me to some step by step instructions on how to post pictures ,please

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Looks like you figured it out. You did a good job.

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Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:25 am
okay.. this is for all the networking guru's

Last post by RPBrown « Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:52 am
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by Russell » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:49 am

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The story:

I have 2 routers in my house. Everybody knows that 2 routers in a house don't exactly like to play nicely together, especially if they...

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Okay ya'll made this old mans head hurt.

As far as computers go, turn it on, type on it, if it don't work call one of my kids that will make it...
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Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:52 am
Higher Speed Internet

Last post by tomneal « Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:23 pm
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by tomneal » Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:27 am

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I have DSL and RoadRunner at the house.

Is there anything faster available in Houston?

At a resonable rate?

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I am running 2 or more computers

One that belongs to my client for work.

One that belongs to me for play (and some orginized play).

Other odd...
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:23 pm
How do you post pics?

Last post by 9mmGuy « Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:01 pm
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by 9mmGuy » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:54 pm

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Took some nice pics of the pistol today and would like to show them off butt dont know how...:headscratch could some one tell me the how please?

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Yes sir, its a 24/7 Pro 9mm. i love it, but will prob not carry it. kinda big for concealment plus when you have it loaded with all 18 rounds its...

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Last post by 9mmGuy View the latest post
Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:01 pm
Posting Problems

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:44 am
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by texaseyes » Fri Feb 02, 2007 3:21 am

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I have tried to post on this board and have been unable to reply. It seems OK if I start a thread but when I go to reply, I get something about...

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Texaseyes: Did you get my email on this?

Chas.

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton View the latest post
Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:44 am
Logging in?

Last post by KBCraig « Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:55 pm
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by BoneDigger » Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:19 pm

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Why is it that although I check the "Keep me logged in" button, I have to log in each time I visit the site?

Todd

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Sometimes when I get a "malformed reply" error and hit "try again", I get dumped out to the login screen. When I log in, I lose...

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Last post by KBCraig View the latest post
Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:55 pm
Realmon.exe

Last post by Tote 9 « Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:51 pm
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by JLaw » Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:27 pm

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Who knows what the Realmon.exe file is on your computer? If it's worth anything I'm running WinXP with SP2. Whatever it is it uses up all my CPU...

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[

JLaw

There are a number of things you can do to improve the way your system works, including running anti-spyware (I agree that Ad-Aware...
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:51 pm
Rural Broadband

Last post by KD5NRH « Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:35 pm
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by casingpoint » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:49 pm

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Iâ€™m looking for wireless or landline technology that would move a broadband cable at itâ€™s last available location about one-third of a mile to my...

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He would need to pay them for the service, of course, but once he's paid for his connection, they shouldn't have any problem with him extending that...
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Last post by KD5NRH View the latest post
Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:35 pm
html / php

Last post by cyphur « Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:01 pm
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by Russell » Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:36 pm

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does anyone here happen to know the html or php code (html preferable) for filling out a text field with a URL, clicking submit, and making your...

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I am interested to see the code he gave you to accomplish that. If you wouldn't mind sharing that is....

I am in the process of re-learning...

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Last post by cyphur View the latest post
Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:01 pm
Firefox 2.0 login problem

Last post by Crossfire « Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:15 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:02 pm

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Okay computer people, I need some help. I just downloaded Firefox 2.0 and I can't log in. I also see a login field at the bottom of the page that...

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As if we didn't have didn't have enough controversy going on with the Glock/1911 debate. Now you've opened up a whole new can of worms :totap:
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Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:15 am
"shoot"...?

Last post by stevie_d_64 « Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:24 am
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by quidni » Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:19 am

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I don't know if this is something glitching in just my system, or if anyone else on the forum has noticed it. But, in random posts throughout the...

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"Sky-Net"

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Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:24 am
Monitor Viewing Problem

Last post by cyphur « Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:20 am
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by 40FIVER » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:23 pm

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I've noticed that not all posts have the same amount of characters per line. Some posts will fit 100% on my screen, on other posts I have to move the...

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Irfanview is a great piece of software. I even use it for my default image viewer for most formats.

Another option, which requires less technical...

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Last post by cyphur View the latest post
Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:20 am
how do you post smilies?

Last post by 308nato « Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:00 pm
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by 308nato » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:41 pm

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Can anyone tell me how do you post smilies whereyou want them?

thanks ahead of time for the help.

Dennis

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wow it worked before I got there :chldancing

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Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:00 pm
Anyone here work at HP (main campus) in Houston???

Last post by DMG « Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:21 am
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by Rugrash » Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:18 pm

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After my nice 7 month vacation I got a job at HP and I start tomorrow. So does anyone here work there at the main campus off of 249??

Thanks!

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There are a number of regular shooters at the Wed. Thunder Tactical Shooters match who work at HP. Additionally, several shooters go to Hot Springs...

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Last post by DMG View the latest post
Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:21 am
Cell Phone and modem ?

Last post by youngGun « Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:50 pm
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by Piney » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:37 pm

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Greetings-

I'll be away from a land line phone for several days at a time. My cell will work just fine though.

Im assuming there is a cable...

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If both your laptop and cell phone have bluetooth, you can get this done without wires. Depends on the phone model and laptop though. One other thing...

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Last post by youngGun View the latest post
Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:50 pm
worm, virus, spam filters?

Last post by Mithras61 « Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:54 am
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by tomneal » Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:36 am

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Recently I have had a huge increase in Spam.

I suspect it is because I am a contact person on a couple of web sites.

I have been on a tear for...

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Personally, I like Qurb ( ) for spam filtering. It trains based on who's in your address book and based on any folder setup you may already have to...

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Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:54 am
Microsoft Small Business Server 2003

Last post by seamusTX « Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:09 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:48 pm

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Can any of you experts recommend a good book for me to read and use as a reference for Microsoft Small Business Server 2003? I bought a new server...

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I've found the "... for Dummies" and "The Complete Idiot's Guide to ..." books reliable on the topics that I have used them for....

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Last post by seamusTX View the latest post
Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:09 pm
PDF Converters ?

Last post by The Marshal « Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:36 pm
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by Piney » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:50 pm

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Greetings--

Soliciting comments/suggestion on PDF converters (non-Adobe$$).

I need to convert MS Office documents (Word and Excel) to PDF...

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Two that I use:

1)

Primo PDF is free, very simple, and does not have any tagware/nagware in it. It installs as a printer, so when you want to...

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Last post by The Marshal View the latest post
Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:36 pm
posting/sign-in issues.

Last post by GreenGuy « Fri May 19, 2006 10:01 pm
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by flintknapper » Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:56 pm

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Recently I have logged on, typed a response to a post, but not been able to submit it. The prompt to "log on" appears, and I lose all that...

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Uhh, Ok So now I feel stupid, great catch.. Thanks for the help!
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Last post by GreenGuy View the latest post
Fri May 19, 2006 10:01 pm
New device helps find free WiFi signal while traveling +

Last post by jimlongley « Wed May 10, 2006 9:38 pm
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by HighVelocity » Wed May 10, 2006 12:13 pm

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Not only can I see half a dozen Wifi signals but I can see which ones are free AND connect.

For those of us that travel for business it can be a...

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Brings to mind when kids used to drive around with a wireless phone and pick up signals from peoples' houses, and then make long distance calls....

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Last post by jimlongley View the latest post
Wed May 10, 2006 9:38 pm
OE needs GEEK help again

Last post by OverEasy « Wed Mar 29, 2006 12:43 pm
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by OverEasy » Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:42 pm

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You all overwhelmed me last time. So I'm back with another question

I'm gettin' the Dell, Dude!

So, the Windows XP Pro from Dell is $149. The MS...

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Nick,

Check your PM folder.

Regards, OE

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Wed Mar 29, 2006 12:43 pm
help on FTP's

Last post by progun47 « Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:16 pm
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by progun47 » Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:25 pm

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I need to make some photo albums to show prospective clients. I need to have them password protected so one client cant see the designs of another....

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Man, I think all that computer talk is making my head hurt. I think I'll just keep sending the photos by email like I have been doing. All that...

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Last post by progun47 View the latest post
Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:16 pm
OE needs a new computer?

Last post by Kalrog « Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:02 pm
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by OverEasy » Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:30 pm

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I have decided I want to buy a new Dell computer.

I'm looking at the E310 and the E510.

E310 has a Pentium 4 521 w/HT (2.8GHz,800FSB)

E510 has...

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You mean like this?

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Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:02 pm
DrudgeReport?

Last post by tomneal « Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:04 pm
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by tomneal » Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:01 pm

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Anyone connected to today?

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It looks like two big dogs on the internet are fighting and some of us fleas got bumpped.

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Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:04 pm

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