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DLink 10/100 NICs transfer fast after unplugging?

Pre-bought Cat5 cables, no self-wiring done.
- Rhombuss
- Post #5
- May 8, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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DLink 10/100 NICs transfer fast after unplugging?

Thanks for the response. Yeah, it's odd. Both are the same NICs and set to auto-negotiation. I believe I've tried different cables in the past as well, would be one of the first things I'd do. As an example, if I'm tranferring a CD image (700MB or so), at first it would say "140 minutes...
- Rhombuss
- Post #3
- May 8, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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DLink 10/100 NICs transfer fast after unplugging?

I currently have two PCs using DLink 530TX nics (10/100) hard-wired to a Linksys WRT54G router. For some reason, everytime I restart one of the PCs, transferring files between PCs is extremely slow. However, if I manually unplug one of the PCs (network cable) and re-connect it after a few...
- Rhombuss
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- May 8, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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Videos play in DVI but not Analog?

Yeah, you're right. I checked the display settings in the Omega driver options, and the DVI was set to the 'primary', with the analog on duplicate. I didn't realize it mattered which was set to be the primary display. I have both DVI and analog connected; DVI for everyday usage and analog if...
- Rhombuss
- Post #3
- Jul 26, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Videos play in DVI but not Analog?

Strange problem just crept up. I reinstalled Windows XP, loaded all the codecs for DivX and XviD and now videos play in DVI mode on my LCD but come up black in analog. Any ideas? I'm currently using the latest Omega drivers for my Radeon, and have loaded the latest LG drivers for the LCD.
- Rhombuss
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- Jul 25, 2006
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Perfecting Language

Last I checked, 4 was not a prime number :P This is an interesting concept, but remember that only a fraction of a percentage of the population programs. One industry where I doubt this would ever be adopted is the accounting/financial industry. R&D and institutions are usually more...
- Rhombuss
- Post #22
- Feb 11, 2006
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Structural Dynamic Loads on Wind Turbines

Most of the turbines I have researched thus far have locking mechanisms that prevent the rotor from spinning at sub or super-critical velocities. So yes, they do have effective breaking mechanisms in the nacelles. Icing also isn't much of an issue, as many of the manufacturers install the...
- Rhombuss
- Post #20
- Dec 1, 2005
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Structural Dynamic Loads on Wind Turbines

No need to 'shut up', I posted here to get interesting ideas off of everyone, all thoughts are welcome :P. Will definitely take your advice on the gaseous agitators. I found a very good position at a large firm quite soon after graduation, it's very important to have good relationships...
- Rhombuss
- Post #13
- Nov 29, 2005
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Structural Dynamic Loads on Wind Turbines

Yeah, it's probably a 'safe' design strategy for very small turbines of less than 10m in diameter. But for something larger, say 75-100m diameter, it's literally impossible to design a shaft mount and foundation that could take the entire sweep area for wind loading. For a basic estimate...
- Rhombuss
- Post #9
- Nov 29, 2005
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Structural Dynamic Loads on Wind Turbines

Hmm, I find it difficult to believe, since most turbines have a nominal rotation of approximately 15 rpm. Anything beyond that and most turbines will have an auto-lock feature to prevent excessive winds from damaging the blades from over-rotation. At 15 rpm, that's about a rotation every 4...
- Rhombuss
- Post #6
- Nov 28, 2005
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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how many possible combonations?

256^(640x480) and 16E6^(1024x768) Although...for LCDs, don't discount the possibility of having a dead pixel! In which case it would be... 257^(640x480) and (16E6+1)^(1024x768) :P
- Rhombuss
- Post #15
- Nov 28, 2005
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Structural Dynamic Loads on Wind Turbines

I'm a structural engineer working in the telecommunications industry, so I have experience with communication tower design. This wind turbine project came up, so I was curious of how to treat the dynamic loads. (1) For this kind of system, I think structural dynamics plays a large role if...
- Rhombuss
- Post #4
- Nov 28, 2005
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Structural Dynamic Loads on Wind Turbines

This is probably a long shot, but I was curious if anyone had any experience (either theoretical or practical) about analysis of dynamic wind loads on wind turbines (specifically for wind-power generation). Should the frontal projected wind area be taken as the stationary projected blade...
- Rhombuss
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- Nov 27, 2005
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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can you see whats wrong with this pic?

He reaches in with his right arm, but the other 'self' gets slapped with a left arm.
- Rhombuss
- Post #6
- Nov 27, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Interview: what is a "good" weakness

That might work if the interviewer was a guy :P
- Rhombuss
- Post #6
- Sep 20, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Interview: what is a "good" weakness

Just be honest about what you could improve on. You have to understand that these HR people have heard literally "everything", and they're probably so sick of applicants saying; "I work too hard", "I focus too much", etc...trying to pull one of those pseudo weaknesses and pass it off as...
- Rhombuss
- Post #4
- Sep 20, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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New trigonometry gets rid of sine, cosine and tangent for algebra..

Speaking as an engineer myself; it won't.
- Rhombuss
- Post #36
- Sep 18, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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New trigonometry gets rid of sine, cosine and tangent for algebra..

I'm a structural engineer, and there's no way this will impact our industry. Thousands of our design equations are based on classical trig, and it's probably even more so with mechanical/hydraulic engineers. They're not going to modify all those design codes because some professor thinks he's...
- Rhombuss
- Post #25
- Sep 18, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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mechwarrior 2 had the best music of any computer game ever.

MechWarrior 2: Mercs is still the best Mech game produced to date, imo. I used to be a big MW2 Mercs nut over the PPPoE dialup network and on Kali. The game was 10x more playable and versatile than the new MW3 and MW4 games. For some reason, those games seem so slow in comparison, especially...
- Rhombuss
- Post #48
- Sep 5, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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So I went crazy...and now I'm in a load of trouble

Who says vigilantism doesn't work? :P
- Rhombuss
- Post #216
- Aug 20, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Weirdest Thing: Folder Options Item Gone?

HN, my specific registry keys weren't in the same locations (had to do a reg search), but I found it and it worked. Thanks!
- Rhombuss
- Post #5
- Jul 8, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Weirdest Thing: Folder Options Item Gone?

Home.
- Rhombuss
- Post #3
- Jul 8, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Weirdest Thing: Folder Options Item Gone?

In Windows Explorer, under the Tools tab, there's generally: Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Sychronize ------------------------------- Folder Options For some reason, the 'Folder Options' for me has disappeared. Never happened before, any ideas?
- Rhombuss
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- Jul 8, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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New Dell Gigabit Can't Communicate over Network?

Yep, it was a firewall issue. When I ordered the Dell, I didn't specify that I wanted Norton installed. I guess they installed it accidently, and it came with the Internet Security monitor too. Guess I can't complain, it was free :P.
- Rhombuss
- Post #6
- Jun 28, 2005
- Forum: Networking
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New Dell Gigabit Can't Communicate over Network?

I think you misunderstood. The Dell computer (with the gigabit controller) is currently using a Cat5 not Cat5e cable, hence my issue about down-throttling. I'm aware of the network not being gigabit, the gigabit switch was implemented to facilitate faster access when multiple connections...
- Rhombuss
- Post #3
- Jun 27, 2005
- Forum: Networking
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New Dell Gigabit Can't Communicate over Network?

Helping a friend setup a new Dell system and service the rest of his existing network. The rest of the network is fine, using a gigabit switch while all the existing computers are running off 100TX nics. The new Dell has the gigabit network controller. There was no included Cat5e cable for...
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- Jun 27, 2005
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Online degrees

Ebay Technical Institute... j/k I think it depends on the type of online college. If it's an online correspondence type program from a recognized institution, that's fine. But an actual online college is iffy - most of them probably don't even have proper certifications to issue diplomas :P.
- Rhombuss
- Post #7
- Jun 23, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Networks needs to be re-plugged for 100TX Speed

Yep, latest firmware is installed.
- Rhombuss
- Post #3
- Jun 21, 2005
- Forum: Networking
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I dont understand monopods....

I was out mountain hiking in Alaska last month, the monopod definitely came in handy, especially in the steep terrain areas where setting up a tripod and making it level would be a pain in itself. Plus, at 300mm, or even 430mm (on my Lumix FZ20), a monopod is all you need if you have an optical...
- Rhombuss
- Post #13
- Jun 20, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Big zoom digital camera

I just bought my Panasonic FZ20 about a month ago. It's an amazing camera, check out the corresponding reviews on DPReview, Steve's Digicams, etc... the regular sites. The button layout is one of the best I've used so far, everything is so easily accessible. At the time, I was considering...
- Rhombuss
- Post #4
- Jun 20, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Networks needs to be re-plugged for 100TX Speed

Weird problem here, been ongoing for a couple years actually, just never bothered to find a direct cause. Using DLink 530TX 10/100 network cards, with a Linksys WRT54G. For my computers that are linked through cable, I always need to unplug/replug ONE computer (of two computers that are...
- Rhombuss
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- Jun 20, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
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Weird Network Cable Unplug Problem

Noticed this for a while, but never got around to figuring it out. My HTPC computer is hooked up with a 100TX network connection, but whenever I try to transfer files to it, it's extremely slow, around 500 kbps as opposed to a 10-15 Mbps. But once I unplug the network cable from the HTPC comp...
- Rhombuss
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- Dec 24, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Networking
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Lost 40GB of space on my HDD?!

Urge...I purged it for the 3rd time, and how I have my 40GB back.......funky :P
- Rhombuss
- Post #5
- Nov 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lost 40GB of space on my HDD?!

I have Norton AntiVirus only. It went to the "Norton Protected Bin" so I assumed it's been deleted.
- Rhombuss
- Post #3
- Nov 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lost 40GB of space on my HDD?!

I was using VirtualDubMod to re-process some of my AVI(DivX) files, and accidently went to full process mode instead of direct stream, which ended up spitting out a 40+GB file. Needless to say, my HDD partition only had about 40GB left, so the processing got interrupted due to lack of space...
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- Nov 19, 2004
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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HTPC, TV-Tuners and DVD Quality

Thanks for the input, weeber, appreciate it! I mainly looked at the Hauppauge card because everyone usually recommends the hardware encoder so the CPU utilization is skyrocketing. I'm also using spare parts for this HTPC, but is actually a P4 1.6A /w 512MB DDR400, 80GB HDD. So would going...
- Rhombuss
- Post #3
- Oct 23, 2004
- Forum: TVs
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HTPC, TV-Tuners and DVD Quality

Currently considering building an HTPC for a second theatre room in my house. Also considering purchasing the Hauppauge WinTV PVR-250 card. Have the following questions to ask: I have a Radeon 8500LE with S-Video out, so which one would be better in terms of outputting video to TV? The TV...
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- Oct 23, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: TVs
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mobile 9700 wtih doom 3

I get a little under 30 FPS with my 8500 on my P4 2.4 desktop, so I'm sure your Banias with a mobile 9700 will easily hit over 45.
- Rhombuss
- Post #2
- Oct 3, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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how do I open up a port on a firewall?

Open port range 6112 - 6119 for WC3.
- Rhombuss
- Post #15
- Sep 12, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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3D Studio Max performance

Hey SickBeast - looks like a really interesting project here. Where are you planning on getting your apprenticeship? KPMB is probably up there with your top choices eh? I'm over at UofT in my 4th year of Structural Engineering, so there's a slight possibilty we might collaborate in...
- Rhombuss
- Post #36
- Sep 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building

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