Hardware

Oracle acquires SUN: implications ?

What do you think will be the implications of Oracle's Sun acquisition on: The future of MySql ? The virtualization market ? The hardware market ? The operating systems market ? Other IT fields ?

Computer Labs

how do you establish a computer lab with ten computers+Network+Hardware+Software?

Problem with built in webcam on vista laptop

I have a client laptop running vista with a built in webcam. Device manager says the webcam is there. There is a link in the programs to uninstall it, but no software that uses it. Unlike a normal camera, it does not appear in the my computer area and I cannot find a link to it anywhere. I...

Replacement motherboard for Gateway MX6453 notebook computer

I am working on a Gateway MX6453 notebook with a bad motherboard (part #31MA3MM00B1) and am having trouble finding a replacement board. Does anyone know if I am limited to this exact part number for replacement or do I have other options? If so, what other boards can I use as a replacement.

VERY slow server startup and shutdown

Hi everybody! We have a problem on our Exchange 2003 server thats been getting worse and worse. We have a Dell PowerEdge 2850 server, and every time we try to shutdown or restart it, it take 10 to 20 minutes just to shut down and another 20 to startup. Sometimes we have to force shut it down...

Advice on buying new PC

I have a Pentium 4 & need to upgrade. I teach Microsoft, use graphics in my manuals, & use CorelDraw a lot. I also design huge Excel spreadsheets with lots of formulas and design databases in Access - what would be a good PC processor, ram, etc? I have been quoted on a system with a Quadcor...

High school computer lab hardware and software specifications

Could you provide me with some hardware and software specification that is most appropriate for a high school computer lab?

Replacing motherboard

hello i did something wrong in my bios an fried my chip ,however luckily i have an exact spare motherboard if i just throw it in will it all be ok or will i lose windows an data etc .thanx for any help reub ps i wont flash bios again

Monitoring software for hardware usage

Need to determine the best real-time monitoring software for hardware. Would like non-vendor specfic information on usage and suggestions for data placement in Raids and NAS type of storage,along with SOX. This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.

overheating PC

PC specs: A8NE Asus mother board. 2.2 dual core AMD processor Geforce 7600 512mb Graphics Card. 400W PSU (included with case) For some time i have been experiencing problems with my computer. when I have been running high spec games the computer would turn off. the screen would go black and i...

What is the best way to persuade a security manager to upgrade poorly outdated software/devices?

I've mentioned security risk, not to mention how upgrading will do a world of good and provide more features to allow us to enhance our tools to make us more productive. I come from an ISP where IT was not a cost center. I may be spoiled, but we are running on Hoary, and everything is manual it...

CD Drive Will Not Work; Drive Reserved

I am trying to make some backup DVD's and i have opened my burner, added all the files to the DVD and i have clicked burn. There is a confirmation box that pops up and the burn button is disabled, telling me that the drive was reserved by another application.

Gateway 700x

I have a Gateway 700x It got a virus and I have been trying to reload Windows XP Pro back onto the hard drive. I keep running into the same issue, everytime I try to load it stops coping files. I have downloaded an updated the bios, but the problem is is going on. I have changed drives and it...

IT PAT TEST Results?!?!?

I am the PAT tester for our company, and have been on the various training courses, however our PAT Device is one of "simplicity" shall we say. it does the job, however causes us a few problems along the way. Recently I have found that when testing PC's, the Earth Leakage Results seem to be quite...

Move HD with K2000 to new computer

I need to move the hard drives with Win2000 from an older computer to a new computer. When I tried starting the new computer, I got a BSOD with 0x07B inaccessible_boot_disk. The drives were jumpered correctly, the data cable was secure. The BIOS did not recognize either drive. Any idea on how I can...

fax machine

I am looking for a digital fax box that will hold incoming faxes while the fax machine is off line. I remember seeing them years ago but I can't find them now. The client doesn't want to leave the multi machine all the time and because of gov regs can not use a web based fax program and a fax...

ECS RS400A and Inno3D 7200GS

I have an Inno3D 7200GS and an ECS RS400A mainboard. I have tried to get the card to work on this board but there is no throughput on VGA. I have been into the BIOS and set the Init First Display tag to PEG but still nothing. I was wondering if because it is an ATI chipset based board and the...

Hardware (Server/storage) requirements for BW 3.5 SAP Neteaver 2004SR2 (Bi 7.0)

I am planning to install SAP Bw 3.5 and then upgrade it to Bi 7.0 as a small project. I am planning to do this in UNIX environment. I still have to buy the server for it My question are Q1) What would be most optimum hardware server for me (cost effective + as well as SAP S/w compatible using ...

Can't install printer

Hi, I am attempting to install an HP Laserjet 1320 pcl 6 printer, connecting to the pc using a USB cable, the PC is running Windows XP. When I launch the installation program from the CD and begin the driver installation, I get a Windows error message which reads: Cannot Install this Hardware...

How can I replace the function of a defective key on laptop keyboard?

The "U" key on my laptop is broken and no longer registers any letter. The rest of the laptop works well so I would rather not have to replace it. How can I substitute another key (or a function-key) to replace the broken one? DARY