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    Kick-ass NOC view

    Hey guys - I'm going to be setting up a NOC view on a large 46" TV. We have our existing monitoring software that has a web interface and a page designed for critical status. So I'll be doing that. If I want to add a few other web status pages from other web monitoring apps. Anyone know...
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    Search and Seizure of Laptops at Airports

    Hey folks - by now we've all probably heard that TSA and border patrol agents have the authority and legal backing to search your laptop with or without reasonable cause. Interesting article on the subject: http://www.securityfocus.com/brief/832 Here's something I was thinking about...
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    ATTN: A+ Certified folks - Want to be a SME?

    Hey there, folks... (NOTE - if this needs to go somewhere else, admins, please move it) CompTIA has contacted me about doing an A+ Subject Matter Expert workshop for the A+ certification exam. I am unavailable during the dates they need (Mid-November), but I figure I'd ask around in case...
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    My ISP is "managing" my internet traffic; read: "slower than dial-up" latency

    Hey everyone - I've been trying to troubleshoot my poorly performing internet connection for months now. I've since found the issue, and the outcome (so far) is stunning and infuriating. My download speeds are good (1.2 to 1.5Mb/s down, and 200-400kb/s up), but my latency to most...
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    .EU domain usage?

    Hey folks - I have a very broad question: Who is really using the .eu ccTLD? I can't find a single hosted page (other than eurid.eu, the registrant), but there are over 1.8 million registered names! What gives? How do I find out how people in europe will acutally be using (or not) this...
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    So how are systems really reviewed out there?

    Hey all - there's a great thread over here about the review process, so if you haven't, go take a look. There's a lot of discussion on the review process, and there's something I think to be valuable that I can add to. Here you go: I used to build review systems for FNW. I've probably...
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    Pics of Marine Corps Buddy - Survived IED in Iraq last week

    Hey everyone - I just got some pics from my bud in Iraq serving with the United States Marine Corps. He is the .50 cal gunner on the lead Hummer in a patrol unit stationed near <undisclosed location>. Last week, his patrol - and specifically, his Hummer - were the target of an roadside...
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    What do you use to monitor Internet outages/storms?

    Hey everyone - I'm looking for a good resource to give me a good "bird's-eye" view of major internet traffic that reports in real time. In essence, I want to be able to see what is going on around the major trunk lines and regional ISPs, so that I can quickly see what is happening. Also...
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    MSI K8N Neo 2 Plat for $108? Worth it?

    I saw the "What mobo for A64" thread and was doing my shopping. NE has a K8N Neo 2 Plat REFURB for 108, and new for 144. Anything better for that money? (BTW - to be paired with an 3000 939, .09 A64)
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    Free FarCry and Half-Life 2 w/ AMD A64 at Monarch Computer...

    Hey all - I'm finalizing an upgrade to an AMD 3000 (939, .09m) based system. In the process, I came across a deal that Monarch is running. This is good for AMD A64 based mobo/proc combos: Free FarCry game (DVD version) Free Half-Life 2 Bronze (download version) Free 4-month sub. at...
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    Default OU locations for new users/computers in AD?

    Hey all - I've got a pretty easy question: In AD, when a new user is added (or a computer is connected to the domain), AD automtically puts these objects into the "Users" and "Computers" OU, respectively. I've created different OU's for our staff here, and they are, of course, not...
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    Exchange distro groups?

    Hey all - thanks in advance for the help... I'm running AD with 5 Windows 2000 servers. Mail server is Windows 2000 with Exchange 2000. I need to ensure that all users can send e-mails to everyone by directing their message at [email protected] Here's the thing, though: I want...
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    MS Exchange UberG33ks...

    Hey all - I have an Exchange/Outlook question: I am in charge of the Exchange server, but it was built/configured by a previous employee. Server is Windows 2000 Server, Exchange is 2000. Clients are using Outlook 2000. Network uses AD, with a bunch of other Windows 2000 Server boxes...
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