Who has the most crappy computer???

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*bump*

P4 2.8ghz, 800mhz FSB
1gb dual channel 400mhz DDR ram
Asus Radeon 9800xt 256mb
120gb hard drive
High speed cd/dvd burner

i know i never post here, but i just like to brag about my computer

 

[rahvin]

i know i never post here, but i just like to brag about my computer

it's never too late. your computer won't stay that good for so long after all.

 

[Salamurhaaja]

this is maybe somewhat off-topic but:
when I maximize (is it called that?) my explorer windows the size is correct but the whole window is moved to the right. that is, I see a bit (1,5 inch, maybe) of windows in the background to the left and the explorer window is cut at the right. it looks as if I´ve dragged it there but I haven´t, and there´s no way to drag it back as far as I can see.

anyone has any clue what might be the problem? or, rather the solution...

Well, this is quite late, but anyways...
You can try double clicking on the title bar, it will either maximize or minimize
the window, that usually does the trick, if that doesn't help, you can try to
right click on the taskbar (on win2k/xp) and select tile windows
horizontally/vertically, this should organize all your windows depending on how
you chose.

 

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it's never too late. your computer won't stay that good for so long after all.

apparently you missed the "Radeon 9800xt" part.

 

[rahvin]

apparently you missed the "Radeon 9800xt" part.

no, ask yourself: what wouldn't this guy do to have some new blood joining the board?

 

[Child of Time]

Good work Rahvin, try to draw someone here to compensate the loss of potential board regulars who got scared by the minefield-discussion.

 

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I gotta start listening to some DT.... considering the music I like, theres really no reason why I wouldn't like them at all. Ive got a ton on my computer, i just havent really listened to it yet. So maybe I'll become a fan pretty soon.

 

[Salamurhaaja]

Oh, I should be getting my laptop soon, my company said week 7 or 8, it's
so new it hasn't even been released yet hahaha
Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook E4010 is what it will be.

Specs

Type: Supreme full sized notebook
Software: Windows XP Professional (swedish, ugh, to be replaced by Linux)
Chipset: Intel® 855GM / ICH4-M
Processor: Intel® Pentium® M processor: 1.6GHz based on Intel Centrino Mobile
Technology platform (this equals about the same as 2.4GHz P4)
Bus: 400 MHz
Second-level cache: 1024 KB
Memory: 512 DDR SDRAM up to 2 GB
Floppy disk drive: optional external via USB (this is great cos it's a waste of space)
CD drive: DVD/CD-R/RW combo
Hard disk drive: 60GB (this could have been 80 as well, not sure, don't care)
PC Card slots: 2 x type II or 1 x Type III
Interfaces: DC-in, docking connector, Fast IrDa, headphone out, Kensington Lock
support, LAN, microphone in, modem, parallel, serial, S-video out (TV-out), 2 x USB
(2.0), VGA
Options: weight saver, additional primary Li-Ion battery, additional hard disk drive, slim
line Port Replicator
Display / Resolution: 15.1-TFT SXGA+, 1400 x 1050
Graphic chip: Intel® 855GM with integrated 32-bit 3D/2D gfx core with dynamic video
memory technology (this is excellent, as it's supported in Linux with no additional crap
drivers needed (unlike ATI and NVidia, piece of shit drivers )
Video RAM: 64 DDR SDRAM (shared memory) (this would suck, but it's a laptop and not
a gaming unit and running Linux it won't matter.)
Audio: AC 97 SigmaTel 9767, internal stereo speakers
Modem: Built-in V.92 modem
LAN: built-in 10/100 MB/s Ethernet LAN (RealTek) adapter
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN, WLAN antenna integrated in the lid
BluetoothTM: optional via mobile accessories available (aka the most useless
technology ever created)
Weight: 2.7kg
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm: 42 x 326 x 272
Battery operating time (h): Li-Ion, 1st battery: 5 h 20 min
2nd battery: 9 h 15 min (Mobile Mark 2002)
Special features: Port Replicator, Quick Touch application buttons, Security Panel,
SmartCard controller integrated in PC card controller, built-in stereo speakers,
Manageability software
Previous model: -

 

[Malaclypse]

forget about linux, since it has centrino stuff.

 

[Salamurhaaja]

forget about linux, since it has centrino stuff.

Nah, creates no problems, check here for success stories.
Actually I might still go with FreeBSD too, not sure yet, FreeBSD or
Slackware.

 

[Malaclypse]

well, good luck
you might also try gentoo, if you really want to get your hands dirty. i think i'll try that sooner or later.

 

[Salamurhaaja]

Yeah, I have a whole bunch of Gentoo stuff printer, manuals and such,
but I am not sure if I wanna go thru all that compiling and such.
Slack should work better right out of the box, if you are no scared of the
text based install, which I am not having done such before.

 

[Malaclypse]

well i tried the debian text install which was way over my head (back then).
the fine thing with gentoo though is that once you've installed it, you can keep it up to date similar to debian's apt-get. i just started downloading the isos; there are precompiled packages as well, so you don't really need to compile it all by yourself unless you are the total geek. i can bear this 0.05% of performance loss i guess.
well, i'll give you a detailled report when it's up and running (or not).

 

[Child of Time]

uhh, wont there be a [/GEEK]-tag soon?


(Naah, just kidding, feel free to geek around )

 

[Salamurhaaja]

@VC
Yep, I have downloaded the Gentoo 1.4 (I think) CDs too, but I wanna do it the
hard way, since it's kinda the same as in FreeBSD. Who knows, I might go with
Gentoo as well, mainly cos it's up to date, more than Slack anyway
Of course my laptop will be a testing ground for a while anyway, so I might as well
check Gentoo out, I have printed enough documents about it at least, about 1000
pages or so hahah

Well, we'll see what happens.

 

[DeepInMisery]

why don't you people just use a precompiled distribution? l33t h4x0rz..

my comp:

amd athlon, very fast (that's all the info you get from me)

 

[Northern Lights]

My computer...
...has begun to switch itself off every now and then.
...reboots itself whenever I try to load mp3s onto my mp3 player.
...hates me with a passion.
It sucks.
Either that, or I'm not very technical...

 

[The Grand Wazoo]

@Northern: Oh, I had that too when I first got this computer. (well "got" ..sharing it :'()

Anyway, my diagnosis will be (yet again!) Your computer is suicidal
Its depressed
HELP IT!
Take it out of its misery/Give it drugs/Cheer it up/Find a friiiieeend for it
That should probably help

 

[Salamurhaaja]

why don't you people just use a precompiled distribution? l33t h4x0rz..

Cos that adds too much garbage that you never use anyway,
I hate wasting space for stuff like that. Which is why I always
use LitePC for the Windows installs, remove all the crap like IE and so on.

 

[Child of Time]

My computer...
...has begun to switch itself off every now and then.
...reboots itself whenever I try to load mp3s onto my mp3 player.
...hates me with a passion.
It sucks.
Either that, or I'm not very technical...

My sophisticated l33t h4x0rz (yeah right) solution to this problem is: Put your computer on a big field far from people. Put a fair amount of dynamite under it. A few kilos will be enough. Give it a tender farewell-hug. Light the fuse on the dynamite and run like the hells gates had opened behind you. Throw yourself down on the ground and plug your ears. Say to the insurance company that it self ignited when you had taken it out on the field to wash it. Buy a new computer.