programing routine to select and copy files
I am trying to write some code that I can incorporate into a excel program that will select files (jpeg) within a date & time range and then copy the selected files into a zip file. Any comments or suggestions would be most welcome
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| December 26, 2008 8:12 PM
Code, programs
I am trying to write some code that I can incorporate into a excel program that will select files (jpeg) within a date & time range and then copy the selected files into a zip file. Any comments or suggestions would be most welcome
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| December 26, 2008 8:12 PM
Code, programs
Combining HSM and Backups
Were looking at replacing our tape backup system, and at the same time were thinking our expending our storage by getting a HSM solution. What we are not sure of is whether these two issue should be combined. My original vision was that a good tape based HSM system (Tivoli,…) and a tape robot would [...]
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| November 24, 2008 1:00 PM
Apple, Apple Xserve, Backup, Backup software, Hierarchical Storage Management, HSM, MAID, Massive Array of Idle Disks, NFS, Tape Backups, Tivoli Storage Manager, Xserve
Were looking at replacing our tape backup system, and at the same time were thinking our expending our storage by getting a HSM solution. What we are not sure of is whether these two issue should be combined. My original vision was that a good tape based HSM system (Tivoli,…) and a tape robot would [...]
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| November 24, 2008 1:00 PM
Apple, Apple Xserve, Backup, Backup software, Hierarchical Storage Management, HSM, MAID, Massive Array of Idle Disks, NFS, Tape Backups, Tivoli Storage Manager, Xserve
Programming Software for Mazak NTX-48 Champ
I have a Mazak NTX-48 “Champ” laser cutter. We are currently using AutoCad 2004 and using “Auto Code” software to Generate Programs for the Mazak. We are planning on upgrading to AutoCAD 2009, but the company that created and supports Auto Code is no longer in existence. Does anyone any advice on other packages for [...]
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| November 14, 2008 6:42 PM
AutoCAD, Cam software, Mazak, Mazak NTX-48 Champ
I have a Mazak NTX-48 “Champ” laser cutter. We are currently using AutoCad 2004 and using “Auto Code” software to Generate Programs for the Mazak. We are planning on upgrading to AutoCAD 2009, but the company that created and supports Auto Code is no longer in existence. Does anyone any advice on other packages for [...]
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| November 14, 2008 6:42 PM
AutoCAD, Cam software, Mazak, Mazak NTX-48 Champ
Server Remote Management LAN ports
Are the server remote management LAN ports in servers today mostly 10/100Mb or also 1GbE
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| November 9, 2012 12:45 AM
LAN, LAN port, Remote servers
Are the server remote management LAN ports in servers today mostly 10/100Mb or also 1GbE
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| November 9, 2012 12:45 AM
LAN, LAN port, Remote servers
Logic gates
any one got a good site for simple quesctions on AND, NOT and OR gates
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| November 10, 2008 3:28 PM
Boolean logic, Logic gates, Logical operations
any one got a good site for simple quesctions on AND, NOT and OR gates
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| November 10, 2008 3:28 PM
Boolean logic, Logic gates, Logical operations
Our Default SMTP Connector (Virtual Server) is not connecting to remote server
We are using Exchange Server 2003 as our Mail Server with a Front end and two clustered Back-end Servers.From past few weeks our SMTP connector is getting disconneted and the external mails are getting stuck in the queue.When we check the queue information it says that “SMTP Connetor cannot connect to the remote server”. Then [...]
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| November 12, 2008 11:20 AM
Clustered servers, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 SP1, Network connectivity, Remote servers, SMTP, SMTP connector, Virtual Servers
We are using Exchange Server 2003 as our Mail Server with a Front end and two clustered Back-end Servers.From past few weeks our SMTP connector is getting disconneted and the external mails are getting stuck in the queue.When we check the queue information it says that “SMTP Connetor cannot connect to the remote server”. Then [...]
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| November 12, 2008 11:20 AM
Clustered servers, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 SP1, Network connectivity, Remote servers, SMTP, SMTP connector, Virtual Servers
Why Are There Characters Between Words?
I’m using an Apple computer, but working from Windows. We Zimbra and sometimes when I print there is a character in between each word. Does anyone know how to stop this. I can hardly read the e-mails.
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| November 6, 2008 5:27 PM
Apple, Zimbra
I’m using an Apple computer, but working from Windows. We Zimbra and sometimes when I print there is a character in between each word. Does anyone know how to stop this. I can hardly read the e-mails.
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| November 6, 2008 5:27 PM
Apple, Zimbra
Will wire patterns outside the U.S. standard cabling affect network data flow negatively?
I just want to know what the effect will be, if I use different wire patterns on network cables instead of using the U.S. standard cabling? Will it affect the flow of data when transferred through network?
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| October 30, 2008 3:29 PM
Cable systems, Cabling, data flow, Network cable, Networking, U.S. standard cabling
I just want to know what the effect will be, if I use different wire patterns on network cables instead of using the U.S. standard cabling? Will it affect the flow of data when transferred through network?
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| October 30, 2008 3:29 PM
Cable systems, Cabling, data flow, Network cable, Networking, U.S. standard cabling
Laptop as printer emulator
How can I make my laptop operate as a printer when connected to connect to another computer via the printer output, and save the data as an electronic document?
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| October 28, 2008 1:59 PM
Printer emulation, Printing
How can I make my laptop operate as a printer when connected to connect to another computer via the printer output, and save the data as an electronic document?
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| October 28, 2008 1:59 PM
Printer emulation, Printing
Best way to link servers for remote access
I am currently looking at setting up an additional office (approx 60 miles from HQ) and have only a very limited understanding of IT technology. What is the best way of linking servers to provide remote access and what are the comparative costs (for budgeting purposes) for the different systems available?
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| October 10, 2008 5:18 PM
Networking, Remote access, Servers, Service providers
I am currently looking at setting up an additional office (approx 60 miles from HQ) and have only a very limited understanding of IT technology. What is the best way of linking servers to provide remote access and what are the comparative costs (for budgeting purposes) for the different systems available?
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| October 10, 2008 5:18 PM
Networking, Remote access, Servers, Service providers
Apple Network Issues
OK… This is somewhat weird. The previous IT Admin created a network using 10.0.0.X. No big deal there, but the gateway is 10.0.0.5. For some reason, it seems that only Macs and iPhones have an issue being about to get on the internet using this configuration. Apple products connect – get ip, subnet, dns right [...]
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| October 2, 2008 8:25 PM
Apple, Network connectivity
OK… This is somewhat weird. The previous IT Admin created a network using 10.0.0.X. No big deal there, but the gateway is 10.0.0.5. For some reason, it seems that only Macs and iPhones have an issue being about to get on the internet using this configuration. Apple products connect – get ip, subnet, dns right [...]
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| October 2, 2008 8:25 PM
Apple, Network connectivity
I need help renaming an Exchange user
Hi, We are running SBS 2003 R2 with all updates applied and have a user who recently got married. I renamed the user in Server Management, changed her email alias, updated the x400 account string, updated POP 3 connection manager to go to the new mailbox (reflected correctly in the list), updated outlook to the [...]
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| December 30, 2009 6:06 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange administration, Exchange user profile, SBS 2003, Systems Channel
Hi, We are running SBS 2003 R2 with all updates applied and have a user who recently got married. I renamed the user in Server Management, changed her email alias, updated the x400 account string, updated POP 3 connection manager to go to the new mailbox (reflected correctly in the list), updated outlook to the [...]
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| December 30, 2009 6:06 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange administration, Exchange user profile, SBS 2003, Systems Channel
Data Center monitor reviews
Does anyone know of a good “Consumer Reports” type review of 40″ + LCD displays that would be suitable for use in a Data Center environment? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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| June 24, 2010 4:29 PM
Data center operations, LCD display, Monitors
Does anyone know of a good “Consumer Reports” type review of 40″ + LCD displays that would be suitable for use in a Data Center environment? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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| June 24, 2010 4:29 PM
Data center operations, LCD display, Monitors
Looking for a driver for a Linotype-Hell Topaz Scanner
This is a follow up (of sorts) to this question The fine people at the Apple store referred to my old Mac as “vintage” – translation – they can’t fix it. So I went to plan “B”. I installed a PCI SCSI card in a WIN XP machine. The computer recognized and loaded drivers for [...]
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| August 14, 2011 3:11 AM
Drivers, Linotype-Hell Topaz, Mac, Scanners
This is a follow up (of sorts) to this question The fine people at the Apple store referred to my old Mac as “vintage” – translation – they can’t fix it. So I went to plan “B”. I installed a PCI SCSI card in a WIN XP machine. The computer recognized and loaded drivers for [...]
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| August 14, 2011 3:11 AM
Drivers, Linotype-Hell Topaz, Mac, Scanners
Need a network card for a MAC G3
Hey, any MAC people out there? I have a client who has an ancient MAC G3 running OS 8.5. I have limited experience with Apple hardware, and have handled the diagnostic over the phone so far. From what I am able to determine the Ethernet port on the computer has died (Cables work on another [...]
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| September 23, 2008 5:30 AM
Mac, Mac G3, Mac hardware, Network cards
Hey, any MAC people out there? I have a client who has an ancient MAC G3 running OS 8.5. I have limited experience with Apple hardware, and have handled the diagnostic over the phone so far. From what I am able to determine the Ethernet port on the computer has died (Cables work on another [...]
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| September 23, 2008 5:30 AM
Mac, Mac G3, Mac hardware, Network cards
Upgrading Intel Extreme Graphics
I have Intel (R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller installed on my Elonex CY27 laptop and I want to upgrade to something that will support pixel shader 2.0 so I can play Spore. What do you suggest I upgrade to?
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| September 8, 2008 8:04 PM
Graphics controllers, Intel, Intel Extreme Graphics, Intel PC hardware
I have Intel (R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller installed on my Elonex CY27 laptop and I want to upgrade to something that will support pixel shader 2.0 so I can play Spore. What do you suggest I upgrade to?
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| September 8, 2008 8:04 PM
Graphics controllers, Intel, Intel Extreme Graphics, Intel PC hardware
Executing an AS/400 program within a MS Windows application
What is the best method to execute an AS/400 program within a MS Windows application and have the AS/400 program return a result (parameter or result set) to that Windows application?
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| September 5, 2008 1:05 AM
AS/400 interoperability, Distributed processing, Microsoft Windows, Remote procedure calls, RPC
What is the best method to execute an AS/400 program within a MS Windows application and have the AS/400 program return a result (parameter or result set) to that Windows application?
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| September 5, 2008 1:05 AM
AS/400 interoperability, Distributed processing, Microsoft Windows, Remote procedure calls, RPC
Bottomline sunsetting Optio software
we have a large investment in optio software which has been acquired by bottomline technologies. I have looked at their web site and it looks like they have other products that do what we do with Optio. I suspect we will soon be asked to ‘upgrade’ our system with something from bottomline. we are not [...]
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| November 19, 2009 9:13 PM
Bottomline Technologies, Documentum, Optio Software
we have a large investment in optio software which has been acquired by bottomline technologies. I have looked at their web site and it looks like they have other products that do what we do with Optio. I suspect we will soon be asked to ‘upgrade’ our system with something from bottomline. we are not [...]
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| November 19, 2009 9:13 PM
Bottomline Technologies, Documentum, Optio Software
VPN bogs down Internet connection
When the user connects through VPN, the speed the PC gets on the Internet from Comcast cable goes from 2 to 5 Mbytes to less than 100 Kbytes, per Toast.net When the user tries to shut down their PC, it won’t shutdown, so they have to hold the start button down to turn it off. [...]
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| April 3, 2009 2:10 PM
Microsoft Vista, Network connectivity, Networking Channel, VPN
When the user connects through VPN, the speed the PC gets on the Internet from Comcast cable goes from 2 to 5 Mbytes to less than 100 Kbytes, per Toast.net When the user tries to shut down their PC, it won’t shutdown, so they have to hold the start button down to turn it off. [...]
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| April 3, 2009 2:10 PM
Microsoft Vista, Network connectivity, Networking Channel, VPN
Script for Windows
I want to set up a remote computer to play video files. Only it will be placed about 500 miles away from me. I want to be able to upload files to a server(ftp) and have the remote computer be able to check the server for newly added video files and play them. I want [...]
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| September 28, 2008 1:43 AM
Remote server management, Remote servers, Streaming media services
I want to set up a remote computer to play video files. Only it will be placed about 500 miles away from me. I want to be able to upload files to a server(ftp) and have the remote computer be able to check the server for newly added video files and play them. I want [...]
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| September 28, 2008 1:43 AM
Remote server management, Remote servers, Streaming media services
