Recent content by NoNameNY

Thats not a valid IP address, that is the IP that windows will use when it can not find the DHCP server. Since it worked at your house I suspect the cause is either the gateway itself or the network cable you are using

What are the system specs you are connecting it to?

So its getting an IP address but its not getting past the modem---is this correct? What IP are they getting? Is it a 169 number?

Great movie, seen it many times. I wouldn't consider "hackers" a great geeky movie, it was too simplified--cookie monster and the gibson--ugh. I would include in great geek movies "takedown" and "freedom downtime", and "antitrust" should be mentioned

Not going to get into my political leanings but I am sick of everyone blaming Obama for everything. Someone could stub their toe and its Obamas fault

If you dont mind me asking, what are your rates down there? In the summer I pay around 250 for electric, 125 for gas, and $45 quarter for water

Re: what are you listening to now (Possible 56k warning) Skid Row---Into Another

Yes, laptops are one of those items that the way you buy it is the way it stays. As Lex stated the only things you can upgrade are the ram and harddrive. As far as new vid cards, cpus, etc the simple answer is no

Well said Jayce As you said most organizations have been married to Windows for so long that conversation would be costly, maybe not in license costs, etc but in man hours. And I don't know about your respective areas but i know in mine that linux experts are few and far between. I can probably...

I don't have a problem with it I guess, to be honest I never really thought about it. To me, as long as you are happy and the other person is happy then why not. Honestly, I see a time in our future (well perhaps not ours but mankinds) when there is no longer whites, blacks, etc everyone is a...

I also have a hate for Apple, and its not because they have bad products, quite the contrary actually. My dislike for Apple comes from its user base. Granted all technology has its "fan boy" segment and I am one of linux but Apple's fans are just something else--elitist, etc. But I digress...

Re: Today I have... I love how sales people like to frighten people into buying things.

Personally I love my Mepis box (like Ubuntu-both are Debian based) and use it for everything excluding gaming. Its fast, requires less resources, and is by far more stable. My gui has compiz installed with heavy effects (my son loves the cube effect) and the slickness theme. As far as programs...

not clicking on the pop up

I know what you mean. I wish I could convert every member of my family that calls me for help. I finally converted my wife--although she doesnt even realize it--its ubuntu with a Xp theme on it