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64 bit or 32 bit OS for music composing

Thanks! All the reviews I have read of Win7 have been good, but again I don't know how much that applies specifically to audio. And I agree with you on piracy. Besides the ethical problems, there are a lot of practical concerns. When my son was younger, he basically destroyed a computer...
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- Aug 10, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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64 bit or 32 bit OS for music composing

Well, just when I thought I was ready to order... The computer can be upgraded to Windows 7. Is that supposed to be better for audio? I can get a pretty good deal on a Dell XPS Studio 16. It seems to have very good reviews. It is meant for playing audio and video, but I guess that...
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- Post #14
- Aug 10, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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64 bit or 32 bit OS for music composing

Thanks for the comments everyone. Yes, my impression is that the software isn't the issue with 64 bit, it is the drivers. In the short run it might be safer to go with 32 bit, although in the long run I wish he had software and hardware that took full advantage of 64 bit. With regards to...
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- Post #8
- Aug 8, 2009
- Forum: Operating Systems
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64 bit or 32 bit OS for music composing

Hi. My son is always whining that his 3 year old IBM 43 laptop (which is a lot better than my laptop!) locks up when he does complicated stuff with Fruity Loops and some other programs. So, I want to buy him a new laptop that should be a lot more powerful, along with some software and...
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- Aug 7, 2009
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Remote File Sharing

Interesting point about malware. I feel reasonably confident about all the machines we have in our house - they either have McAfee (provided by the ISP) or Norton Internet Security. But I can't vouch for outsiders who are using their own laptops. I do have it set up so that there is just...
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- Post #7
- Jan 9, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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Remote File Sharing

Thanks everyone! The Office Live option looks very viable, but it makes me a little nervous to have stuff online, plus the 1,000 file limit could be a problem. The WebDav and Hamachi options look tempting. I just downloaded Hamachi - I'll see how idiot proof it is.
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- Post #5
- Jan 8, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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Remote File Sharing

As is usually the case when I stop by here, this question will reveal how little I know about networking... My wife runs a small business out of our home. She wants everyone to have access to a shared set of files. That is easy enough to do for the people who work in our home, i.e. I just...
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- Jan 8, 2009
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Networking
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Comcast SMC 8014 Modem/Router - How do I kill the router part?

Talked to a guy at Comcast who said to call back Monday when the heavy hitters are in. He said I should (a) order a static IP to make remote access easier (b) then go over to tech support and get instructions on putting my SMC router into dmz mode, which, he says, turns it into a bridge...
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- Post #5
- Nov 8, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Comcast SMC 8014 Modem/Router - How do I kill the router part?

Thanks everyone. Without changing anything on the SMC, I ran an ethernet cable from an SMC port to the WAN port on my Netgear. As far as I can tell it is working ok, although I wonder if there is some tradeoff, e.g. is a double firewall slowing things down? The Netgear was also configured...
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- Post #4
- Nov 7, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Comcast SMC 8014 Modem/Router - How do I kill the router part?

We've just gotten Comcast Business Internet. They gave us a Comcast SMC 8014 modem/router. I already have a Netgear WPN824 router, which I would just as soon keep as the router (I've done all these little things to configure it the way I like). So, my Qs are: * Can I turn the SMC 8014 into...
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- Nov 7, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Networking
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quick question: usb cables 1.1 2.0

Reviving this thread - Is there any easy way to tell if a cable is USB 1.1 or 2.0? I don't mind getting new cables, but I'm worried I'm going to get the old and new cables mixed up if I am not careful. Is there any simple test you can run to test the throughput of a cable or otherwise see if...
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- Post #3
- Aug 31, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Suddenly lost Internet access

Thanks nweaver. The Internet is now working fine again, and I haven't done anything besides leave everything alone for several hours. Makes me wonder if there was a problem on the DSL provider side after all. On the other hand, I suppose my router could be getting flaky. I'll keep an eye on...
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- Post #3
- Jun 30, 2005
- Forum: Networking
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Suddenly lost Internet access

I'm sure this is a question that has never come up before :) I suddenly can't get Internet access this morning. Called my DSL provider (SBC Ameritech) and they say I pass their tests and the problem must be with my router. However, the rest of the home network works fine, i.e. I can access...
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- Jun 30, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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Satellite Internet recommendations

What is F.A.P.? I don't know if my friend is a gamer, but his only alternative right now is dial-up so I assume satellite would have to be better than that.
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- Post #5
- Dec 3, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Satellite Internet recommendations

Thanks amdskip. Anybody have any experience with either of these? Is one just as good as another?
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- Post #3
- Dec 3, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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XP Service Pack 2 will not install

Wow, thanks for all the feedback. I'll have to consider some of these and try them out. The kids are 16 and 14. They're really much better about this stuff than they used to be. I thought we'd cleared a lot of this junk out a year ago, but I suspect remnants were still there and came back...
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- Post #11
- Dec 2, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Satellite Internet recommendations

I've got a friend who is going to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with no cable or DSL options. Anybody have any recommendations for Satellite Internet Services he should check into? Just googling around, I see various companies offering Satellite Internet, but I have no idea how good they...
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- Dec 2, 2004
- Replies: 6
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XP Service Pack 2 will not install

Thanks for the very detailed feedback mechBgon. I think you are right that it is better just to start from scratch, which I think I'll do when and if we get him a new machine (his current machine is a 450 mhz Pentium which is around 5-7 years old). I'm going to save your instructions though...
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- Post #4
- Dec 2, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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XP Service Pack 2 will not install

My son's computer had a bunch of weird programs on it and was being bombarded with junk ads. After running Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.05, Spybot S & D 1.3, and doing some registry tweaks, it appears I was able to get most of the problems solved. BUT, when I try to install XP Service Pack...
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- Dec 1, 2004
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Operating Systems
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New guy with networking ????

Just curious - Is networking something where you constantly have to get additional training, or can you just read up on your own? Is stuff you learned 10 years ago pretty much hopelessly outdated, or what?
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- Post #11
- Nov 23, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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sbc home portal

I haven't looked at their recent deals but in the past they were not only charging you a pretty high price for the equipment, they were also charging you $10 a month for the "service" they were giving you. If you are ignorant or lazy about this stuff and need the tech support, the extra charges...
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- Post #2
- Jul 14, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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PowerLine Experience?

Yes. For more info, see http://www.homeplug.org/
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- Post #6
- Jul 10, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Powerline Networking Confusion

You might not need two. Suppose you already had 2, and you wanted to add a third computer. Or, suppose you had a powerline router -- then you would just need one bridge to add another machine. It has no way of knowing how many others of these you have bought, so you get a manual, cd, etc...
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- Post #5
- May 7, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Spyblast

Thanks guys. It is apparently a tough program to uninstall, but I found instructions on Google. I'll have to try out Spybot or whatever -- I don't trust all the stuff my kids put on their machines. To answer Jay -- to disable system restore in Windows XP, right click on My Computer, choose...
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- Post #5
- Feb 22, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Spyblast

My son somehow got Spyblast installed on his computer. Does this thing serve any useful function? Do the "intruder alerts" really mean anything? (He gets 4 or 5 almost as soon as he turns the machine on.) Am I correct in guessing that this is mostly just a device for cluttering up your...
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- Feb 22, 2004
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Networking
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Powerline Networking

Also, for more info, see http://www.homeplug.com/index_basic.html
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- Post #7
- Jan 2, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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What do I need for HPNA home network?

Any chance they are providing him with a 2wire homeportal? A lot of dsl companies do, and it has homepna support built in. You would just need one other adapter then. Does he have ethernet cards in these machines? That can affect the choice of equipment. If so, my own choice would be to buy...
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- Post #5
- Jan 2, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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Powerline Networking

You are going to need 2 adapters, one connected to the router and the other connected to a pc. If you don't have a router already, there are routers with powerline adapters already built in, so then you would just need one additional adapter.
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- Post #5
- Jan 2, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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what is a network bridge in winXP good for?

Well, I used to do it before I got more wiring in my house :) But even then, I eventually decided it was better to buy an hpna/ethernet bridge like the Netgear PE102 -- otherwise I had to rely on an always on PC to keep my network working. I think you need a router or ICS to make your setup...
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- Post #4
- Dec 24, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Wireless Bridge Hub - Am I Up in the Night?

Also, look at this diagram -- the Wet11 in the upper left hand corner seems to be being used the way you envision.
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- Post #3
- Dec 24, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Wireless Bridge Hub - Am I Up in the Night?

Given that you already have a router in your network, I think you want a switch or hub. Think of your wireless bridge as serving pretty much the same function that a really long cable from your current router would perform -- it is just doing things wirelessly instead. The main trick might be...
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- Post #2
- Dec 24, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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LAN with CAT3 (telephone) wiring?

Would Cat3 work better or worse than just getting homepna equipment?
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- Post #4
- Dec 14, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Phoneline Networking problem

Also, are you using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), or something equivalent. If your goal is to share an internet connection, you've need to specify one machine as the server. Good support sources include http://www.homepna.org/. For support specific to the pa101, see...
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- Post #3
- Dec 13, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Phoneline Networking problem

I assume the same phone line (i.e. same phone number) is being used on both sides of the connection?
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- Post #2
- Dec 13, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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WAN problems with Homeportal

When I used hpna more, I often found that just unplugging and replugging my phone cords could clear up problems. HPNA is less reliable than ethernet; cheap or defective hpna adapters might add to your problems. You might have better luck with other brands; on ebay you can sometimes find...
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- Post #2
- Dec 12, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Program can't connect to Internet

Thanks. I have a Netgear RP614 router. No additional software firewall. Also, I tried a dialup connection, and got the same problem. I'm thinking something is either blocking the connection or there is some sort of configuration problem that prevents a connection, but I can't figure out what...
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- Post #4
- Nov 24, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Program can't connect to Internet

I forgot that the people who know the answer to this type of question take the weekend off. :) Now that you are back, any tips or suggestions?
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- Post #2
- Nov 24, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Program can't connect to Internet

I'm not optimistic anyone can answer but I figure it is worth a shot. I have a program, Stata 8, that can connect directly to the Internet. It does so to get updates, download auxiliary files, etc. On one computer on my network, this works fine; on the other computer, the connection always...
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- Nov 21, 2003
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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Dad gets DirecWay today, need to network

And one last comment: I think of an HPNA/Ethnernet bridge as basically converting your phone wiring into ethernet wiring and your phone jacks into ethernet jacks. So, if there is something you could do with ethernet wiring and jacks, you ought to be able to do the same thing once you have...
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- Post #22
- Oct 25, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Dad gets DirecWay today, need to network

You don't want a wireless router in the house (because you don't want two routers) but a WAP would be fine. Here is how I use phoneline now: * Netgear PE102 is hooked up to my router, which is upstairs. * Another Netgear PE102 downstairs is hooked up to a Netgear ME102 Wireless Access point...
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- Post #21
- Oct 25, 2003
- Forum: Networking

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