Search found 472 matches

by SETEC_Astronomy
Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Will OpenOffice work with the new Windows7 64 bit
Replies: 4
Views: 3297

Re: Will OpenOffice work with the new Windows7 64 bit

According to their site it is compatible in most cases.
by SETEC_Astronomy
Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Audiophiles nessecity?
Replies: 34
Views: 10060

Re: Audiophiles nessecity?

Setec Are those commas or zeros in the pricing. If commas, I put together a million dollar system in less than 2 minutes. Great discounts though at up to 50% off. Mmmmm-I wonder what my current Visa limit is at. 300 Gs for one speaker :shock: . When I started this thread, it was only based on absur...
by SETEC_Astronomy
Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:14 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Linux question
Replies: 8
Views: 5372

Re: Linux question

What is the best version of LInux and where can I download it? Also, how does dual booting work and how do I get it? Is it like having 2 different computers or can I access what I have on Linux on my current OS Vista and vice versa? The best version of Linux is a pure matter of preference and only ...
by SETEC_Astronomy
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Cant take ownership of folder
Replies: 10
Views: 4590

Re: Cant take ownership of folder

Now one more thing, how to set the security so that internet intruders can not get in on some given folder like "MySecrets". Any ideas? If an attacker is already so deep into your system that he's browsing files there isn't much you can do to stop him besides pulling the plug. The excepti...
by SETEC_Astronomy
Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cellular (800Mhz) antennas/boosters?
Replies: 22
Views: 12128

Re: Cellular (800Mhz) antennas/boosters?

Have you heard of a Femtocell before? Depending or your telephone or Internet provider it might be an option for you. I think At&t is the only US carrier offering them at the moment but Verizon is expected to offer them soon and possibly others soon after.
by SETEC_Astronomy
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LED Light problems
Replies: 22
Views: 8217

Re: LED Light problems

If you're hard wiring the LEDs you should probably remove all other circuitry that isn't the LED or resistor. Sometimes nightlights flicker when the light they put out is reflected back into the sensor (LDR) that makes them only come on at night. Pull everything out and your problem may go away, plu...
by SETEC_Astronomy
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Virus/Internet Protection Software
Replies: 38
Views: 13599

Re: Virus/Internet Protection Software

Thanks, that's quite a compliment.
by SETEC_Astronomy
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LED Light problems
Replies: 22
Views: 8217

Re: LED Light problems

Out of curiosity is your power supply outputting DC? Have you tried powering all of the LEDs individually to rule out faulty manufacturing? How far apart are the lights? Do you have only a single pair of wires running the whole length to power the LEDs?
by SETEC_Astronomy
Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:08 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Virus/Internet Protection Software
Replies: 38
Views: 13599

Re: Virus/Internet Protection Software

After hearing someone talking about routers a thought struck me that might help explain how routers act as a firewall. You can think of it this way, without a router you have a phone number that if I had the desire I could find by calling every number 000-000-0000, 000-000-0001, 000-000-0002... Even...
by SETEC_Astronomy
Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:45 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Virus/Internet Protection Software
Replies: 38
Views: 13599

Re: Virus/Internet Protection Software

Sounds like you got it. It is true that hackers, worms and bots work through the IP space scanning ports that might be vulnerable to attack. Seems there should be a way to get those sites banned or something. That would be nice but for various reasons it's not feasible. You do have options similar t...
by SETEC_Astronomy
Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Vehicle Speed Threshold Trigger
Replies: 1
Views: 2278

Re: Vehicle Speed Threshold Trigger

In the PIC run a timed loop of sufficient speed, within that loop count the number of tranisitions. A little math later you've got a finished project. It may be helpful to Google "PIC frequency counter".
by SETEC_Astronomy
Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Cant take ownership of folder
Replies: 10
Views: 4590

Re: Cant take ownership of folder

Do you run as a limited user? Do you login to Windows with a password? You might try running CHKDSK and rebooting to see where that gets you. When all else fails here's a lengthy set of options provided by Microsoft MSDN - Taking Ownership
by SETEC_Astronomy
Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:00 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Virus/Internet Protection Software
Replies: 38
Views: 13599

Re: Virus/Internet Protection Software

The Windows firewall offers only inbound protection. You can set the Windows firewall to not allow exceptions and it will block certain things like uPnP, Printer Sharing, etc... As a result of the Windows firewall being enabled by default in XP SP2 interaction-less infection rates of computers runni...
by SETEC_Astronomy
Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: ipod touch with a different OS
Replies: 5
Views: 4570

Re: ipod touch with a different OS

As far as I know the iPod Touch cannot have Linux installed on it, the last known supported iPod was the 5th Gen Video and to a lesser extent the iPod Classic. Most iPhone/iPod Touch apps are written in C (XCode) so that's in your favour but unless you have a Mac to download and run the Apple SDK ap...