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Apple Puts Authentication Chip In Lightning Cable Ensures No Cheap Third-Party Option

Damn Apple, now Samy is going to release the proprietary "Flash" cable, and everyone else will be cable screwed too!
- cowdog
- Post #179
- Oct 3, 2012
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Do you run with your phone?

I hike, run, bike, and ski with my phone. It is my gps, camera, music, phone, ... For summer running I use a water proof armband. For winter running I stick it in a jacket pocket. MTB cycling I put it in my pack. And so on. 2 years with a DROID and 1 year with an iPhone = zero problems.
- cowdog
- Post #41
- Jul 31, 2012
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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I want a linux 64bit distro but not sure how to dl/install it!!

I have really enjoyed using Gentoo. I've installed and dinked with most of the popular distros, but Gentoo was the one that helped me to learn enough about Linux to develop a base knowedge and start to feel more comfortable with Linux. The Gentoo handbook and other documentation are fantastic...
- cowdog
- Post #9
- Mar 7, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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new epox 8kda3 +/j bios

Link to 10/22/2004 Bios page ftp Enhancements & Fixes for this BIOS release: 1.Patch Cool'n'Quiet fail for 8KDA3+ 2.0. 2.Sovle system hang up at POST 01h when adjust CPU ratio,if DIMM2/DIMM3 exists. 3.Patch USB device compatibility issue. 4.Patch ACPI shutdown temperaure fail...
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- Oct 27, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Talk to me about tunneling

What I want is an integrated website editing/management application that lets me connect to a server via SSH. I have been using Adobe GoLive, but it doesn't (yet) connect via SSH, as far as I can tell. A friend told me to look into tunneling. I think I sort of understand the concept. Can...
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- Oct 27, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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Linux for the noobs

Over the past month I have installed and fiddled with numerous Linux distributions. I had used Linux in the past for specific scientific computing needs, but as far as installation, configuration, and other aspects of Linux, I'm very much a noob working hard to ramp up my knowledge and skills...
- cowdog
- Post #8
- Oct 27, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Just got my SuSE 9.2 Pro box!

On distrowatch.com I saw that SUSE 9.2 live CD was available for download. I assume live CD is a version that simply boots and runs from CD. I haven't had a chance to try it yet. I thought SUSE 9.1 was very nice. Any ideas how long before 9.2 personal edition will be available for download?
- cowdog
- Post #6
- Oct 25, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Samba server setup question

I have a question about setting up Samba on a Linux (Debian sarge) file server for a small group of users. This server and all the users are behind a seemingly robust workgroup hardware firewall (firebox something or other). All users can authenticate on a Windows domain, although many...
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- Thread
- Oct 25, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Need advice on case choice

I have a Lian-Li PC-65 that is a great case. I also have a Lian-Li PC-70 tower that is great but a little too big for me. I have used several Antec cases that are solid and very functional, but nothing as nice as the Lian-Li. My only problem with the PC-65 is that I have way too many case...
- cowdog
- Post #9
- Oct 22, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Why does everybody say wait for nforce4 ?

I simply want more nForce3 250 socket 939 motherboards options. Right now it is the MSI or Epox, period. MSI seems OK and I have not heard anything good about the Epox, sadly. If there were DFI, Asus, or Abit nForce3 socket 939 motherboards, I am sure I could find one I was willing to buy...
- cowdog
- Post #47
- Oct 22, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Need a new case

If you like the Antec cases, you might look around for places that sell their cases without power supplies. I heard Directron sells some. I have used the Antec SLK3700-BQE twice recently. It is a nice, solid case, but I am not super stoked about the PSU. The included Antec PSU works fine in...
- cowdog
- Post #14
- Oct 22, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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MSI Neo2 Platinum + Athlon 64 3000+ (90nm) problems

I only played a little bit with an MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum and 3500+ that I setup for a co-worker. To do any kind of overclocking I found I needed to forgo many "auto" bios settings. I have never found any kind of auto overclock stuff useful. Set memory timings manually - maybe try something...
- cowdog
- Post #3
- Oct 22, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum and PSU

There have been numerous posts on forums about issues with the MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum and certain power supplies. I setup a system with this board and an Antec 350Watt (one that comes with the Antec SLK3700-BQE case). Proc is a 3500+ 939. 1 SATA drive. 1 CD/DVD writer. 1 floppy. 9700 Pro...
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- Thread
- Oct 18, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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Power supply for an overclocker

Update: I ended up ordering an OCZ Powerstream 520. Only took me 2 months to decide... I found a rumor that AT will do a PSU roundup here soon?
- cowdog
- Post #23
- Oct 17, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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No fun installing Linux

Update: Well, thanks artemedes (and everyone else too). I gave SUSE 9.1 personal a try this morning. From an install standpoint, SUSE was the easiest and smoothest install of all the distros I tried. It was far faster than the XP install I did on Friday. Only one .iso CD image is nice too...
- cowdog
- Post #7
- Oct 17, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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No fun installing Linux

Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I'll stick it out with Mandrake until Gentoo 2004.3 hits the "shelves" or I try something else ... I admit it is fun to have all these options to explore. BTW, this box will eventually become a very simple file server (behind a firewall) for a small university...
- cowdog
- Post #5
- Oct 14, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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No fun installing Linux

I tried installing 3 different Linux distros (Fedora Core2, Gentoo 2004.2, and Mandrake 10.0) with limited success. Driver issues were a challenge with Fedora and Mandrake, and the gui installs left me really wondering just what I was ultimately getting. I love the idea of Gentoo and enjoyed...
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- Oct 13, 2004
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Problems with Epox EP-8KDA3J

FF is the code on my 8KDA3J when it is running A-OK.
- cowdog
- Post #2
- Sep 11, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Active PFC and power supply

Newer power supplies are adding features like active PFC. In buying a new power supply how important are these types of features? Active PFC seems like it may be helpful for people like me in older homes where consistent power from the plug is not something to take for granted. Unfortunately...
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- Sep 7, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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In hindsight, what was the best purchase you made?

plain 6800 (my first nVidia GPU in over 2 years) Up until that purchase, my nForce3 250 socket 754 mobo and A64 3200+ took the cake for me when I upgraded from an nForce2 mobo/Barton combo. But I was simply stunned at how much I like this video card. I thought I wanted a 6800GT (at that...
- cowdog
- Post #21
- Sep 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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New DFI socket 754 board

It is so good because nobody actually has one yet ... ;) The only "preview" that I know of came from xtremesystems. Apparently a couple of people there obtained samples early and had very impressive overclocking results. The list of BIOS options and voltage settings that they had access to...
- cowdog
- Post #2
- Sep 2, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Epox + 8KDA3J = odyssey!

I've had no problems with an 8KDA3j, but I realize that there are some ongoing issues that are affecting many owners. I hope a subsequent bios release fixes some of these problems. This is my second Epox board, and I would consider buying another Epox board in the future. Sadly motherboard...
- cowdog
- Post #2
- Aug 28, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Handhelds and Unix (Solaris) or Linux

I guess there aren't many Unix/Linux users who use handhelds/pdas?
- cowdog
- Post #2
- Aug 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Handhelds and Unix (Solaris) or Linux

Can a Palm or Windows Mobile 2003 synch with any scheduling programs on Solaris or Linux. For example, someone here is using dtcal on Solaris and is interested in a handheld. Thanks for any feedback.
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- Aug 24, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asus A8V Deluxe suspected faulty

A8V with FX-53. I am using the 6.32 (10/2/2003) Marvel driver. It works fine for me. My install went like this: 1. Boot using WinXP Pro CD and floppy with Via Sata driver 2. Partition created and formatted on sata drive for WinXP install 3. XPSP1 installed from a CD 4. Via Drivers (and...
- cowdog
- Post #9
- Aug 24, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asus Wi fi

On the A8V Deluxe WiFi I used it to connect to my D-Link wireless router for setup. Supposedly you can set it up as an access point, but I did not pursue that.
- cowdog
- Post #2
- Aug 17, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Double-Sided Memory and the 8KDA3J/8KDA3+?

FWIW, I am running 2 x 512 OCZ PC3500EB in my 8kda3j. I have run the memory as high as 225 and HTT as high as 280. I imagine I can get more out of this setup and will explore that when I have a little more free time. I am currently usin DIMM slots 1 and 3. I too read the manual and was...
- cowdog
- Post #15
- Aug 15, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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thermalright xp-120 is huge!

I have an evga 6800 in there.
- cowdog
- Post #14
- Aug 11, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Power supply for an overclocker

I know PSU questions are common, but there are an increasing number of options with limited objective reviews. I am going to buy a new case and power suppy, but I am uncertain what power supply. I have the classic conflicting priorities: great overclocker (today and 1-2 years from now)...
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- Aug 11, 2004
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Computer Building
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epox 8kda3j makes chirping noises?

WTF? This Epox 8kda3j is making a quasi-periodic high pitch chirping-like noise. I turned off fans and isolated harddrives etc. I really think the board is making the noise. Huh?
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- Thread
- Aug 11, 2004
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Motherboards
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Memory for new A64 system

The OCZ EB memory sure wasn't cheap. I think it was $305 or something like that at excaliberpc.com. I wanted the PC3700EB memory, but that was out of stock everywhere when I was buying. I am not sure what settings are better with this A64. Right now I am playing with high HTT. I'll try...
- cowdog
- Post #4
- Aug 11, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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thermalright xp-120 is huge!

Yeah, I have to take out the graphics card to put the fan on/off with the fan clips. BTW, as long as it fits, the mounting is really easy. I was able to use the stock backplate. The 948U takes a little more effort.
- cowdog
- Post #7
- Aug 11, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory for new A64 system

I am running 2x512 OCZ PC3500EB memory, and my system seems plenty happy. I am currently running 8x285 with memory @ 228 (3-4-4-8, 1T). I would run 2T, but my older stepping 3200+ won't do 2T. BTW, the memory controller/cpu seems to like Cas3 over 2.5, in my case. The OCZ PC3500EB runs...
- cowdog
- Post #2
- Aug 11, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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thermalright xp-120 is huge!

Yes, the xp120 is very light -- much lighter than the SLK-948U. Based the weight, I thought I had been ripped off when the box arrived. Hehe. With my original stepping A64 3200+ (1024 L2) running @ 8 x 285 (2x512 memory @ 228), my temps are: idle: 34-35C load: 41-43C vcore 1.7v (may...
- cowdog
- Post #5
- Aug 11, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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thermalright xp-120 is huge!

XP-120 just barely fits on an 8KDA3J. With the 120x38 fan, it dwarfs everything else in my system. Putting memory in DIMM1 is a tight, tight squeeze with the heatsink on. It sort of cracks me up. The Lian-li PC-65 is looking mighty small now with all that filler. Does it work? I am getting...
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- Thread
- Aug 11, 2004
- Replies: 19
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Asus A8V Video Problems

I setup an Skt 939 A8V Deluxe WiFi with an FX-53, 2x512 Corsair PC3200LL rev. 1.1, and 2x256 Mushkin Lv2 PC3500 last weekend. Fortunately I haven't had any problems. So far my experiences with the A8V are very positive. I just though I'd offer an alternative perspective on the A8V. Of...
- cowdog
- Post #7
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asus A8V Deluxe Wi-Fi

I received an Asus Socket 939 A8v Delux WiFi board last week from newegg. I think it arrived Thursday -- I was traveling. As far as I can tell, it is revision 1.02 (cpu-z says 1.xx). I am running an FX-53 with this board and do not plan to overclock. That system is a work computer. I set it...
- cowdog
- Post #9
- Aug 7, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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AMD 64 3500+ 939 with MSI NEO2, need upgrade advice

Somewhere I read a post from EpoxTech that an Epox 939 board is coming. It will be a 9 something, something, something, ... I too like Epox boards. They seem to release bios updates regularly, and I appreciate their active participation in online forums (EpoxTech).
- cowdog
- Post #9
- Aug 3, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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AMD 64 3500+ 939 with MSI NEO2, need upgrade advice

Sounds like a good setup. I am hesitant about MSI boards for overclocking, but that's only a perception as I have not owned an MSI board. The MSI Neo2 939 board is not yet out for retail, so your best feedback are reviews like the one here at AT. AT certainly like that board! And the 3500+...
- cowdog
- Post #4
- Aug 3, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Workstation video card?

Thanks for the feedback and interesting ideas. I will definately go with Sckt939, and it sounds like nVidia is the way to go. The soft mod idea is very intriguing. I will research this some more. Again, big thanks to all of you for the replies!!
- cowdog
- Post #6
- Aug 1, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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