My Win XP laptop came with a trial version of Microsoft *small business* office 2007. Without really thinking about it, I imported a lot of email and Outlook data from my old laptop. Now that the trial is almost over, I bought a retail copy of Outlook 2007 and the Home/student version of Office 2007, and the product keys don't work, since I'm trying to use the product key on the Small Business edition. Can I simply uninstall the trial small biz version, install the Outlook and home/student office, and have my Outlook data intact? Or is there more to be done to accomplish this?
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 6 answers

In about six weeks I expect to have a technical interview for a graduate position with MS. What can I do between now and then to be as well prepared as possible? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 7 answers

I am looking for the easiest program (Mac OS X, Intel compatible) that will allow me to import MP3s, record from a mic, and sequence it all into a show I can export as an MP3. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm trying to download from links en masse, any software solutions? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 11 answers

How to read PDF files on Amazon Kindle? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm a tech for a school district. One of my high schools was hit by lightning. The computer that my faculty uses to clock in every day (a windows 95 machine) died. I need a replacement ASAP. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Two college friends and myself are looking to put together a mobile application start-up. We have the business end of the startup covered, but we need to find a developer to help us out. We need some financial guidance on what to do and what not to do. Should we pay a freelance developer, or bring someone on board with us as a partner? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 15 answers

Dearest Hivemind, I am looking to hire a freelance software developer to create some sort of workflow management tool for a small arts business. Apart from web designers/developers, I have never done this kind of thing before and am wondering if anyone could possibly have a look at my list of demands, and point me in the right direction to find my dream developer? I'm using Macs btw. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I just downloaded a whole mess of cool apps for my ipod touch, but can't play any of them without the iphone 2.0 software. Where do I download it from??? I can't find it anywhere on the apple.com site, or anywhere else on the net for that matter....
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Annoyingly specific question about a failed Flash installation on a Mac: [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 3 answers

I don't like Microsoft Word much; it feels really bloated to me, and has so many features I never use. I've been looking for an alternative for some time. What word processor does the hivemind recommend for academic writing? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 34 answers

Can anybody recommend me some software that will allow me to manage correspondence paperlessly; that will allow 4 networked users to access a database containing all correspondence, including scanned copies of stuff received on paper from customers and third parties contacted on their behalf. [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Competition for Belarc Advisor? For a whole network? Mefite reviews? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 3 answers

I have binders full of paper phone logs. I want to move them to some electronic format. What to use? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for easy/cheap (free?) software or website to make quick/simple animations for a nephew. Nothing too nutty, because not lots of free time.. maybe like a toned-down version of JibJab where I can use existing photos, make mouths move, and add some dialogue or sounds. Thanks for any help.
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me pick a second major for my computer science degree. [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 22 answers

I have a gear question... what kind of software do ethereal electronic semi-improv bands use? I'm thinking, for instance, of tape... [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I best create and measure success criteria for a business test? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 2 answers

I am switching from full-time college with a part-time job to part-time college with a full-time job to gain more experience. I'm in the Web software development industry. How do I keep motivated and not get discouraged? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Looking for a lightweight MP3 app for OS X, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me with some free, easy to use software for elderly people to use on a computer. Specifically: hands-off, self-maintaining security, and a good replacement for Windows Explorer. [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm going to be starting a research project soon which will require some "archival gaming".. What are the best OS X friendly options for emulators for vintage game platforms? I'm interested in 8 and 16 bit systems as well as older stuff. Any advice and direction would be appreciated.What are the best options for game emulators that run on OS X? Is DOS Box still the best way to play old PC games on a Mac?
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 10 answers

What's the best approach to take with the a lead software developer after being left holding the ball? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 5 answers

I am trying to find some sort of image alignment software that would line up a series of similar photographs. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me bring my comic to life. [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there free video editing software that can edit audio as well? If so, how do I remove a specific sound from my video? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 7 answers

What basic, personal accounting software do you recommend? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 15 answers

Is there any open-source book cataloging program, based on MS Access or another popular database, for personal use? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Are there any free, good software auditing programs/suites for OS X? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 3 answers

So which P2P networks garner the most RIAA lawsuits? The lawsuits are, of course, a sort of cloak and dagger affair, but isn't there some data on this kind of thing? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for either free software or an API that could take a wav file and parse it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

What home-school software would you recommend? I'm thinking of something that will make assigning work, planning lessons, and tracking grades simple and easy. This is for a PC, not a Mac.
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I force MioMore Desktop to work on a Vista computer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 1 answers

Looking for software to load onto my USB MP3 player that will facilitate easy management of music and podcasts on said USB MP3 player. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm involved with an arts festival, and want to use a CMS. I think one (possibly any) of the following would be suitable, to varying degrees: Joomla, Drupal, Textpattern, Expression Engine, Wordpress. (I've deliberately gone for PHP.) Which would you recommend and why? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Software recommendations for an offline journal or personal diary? (for Windows XP) [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 9 answers

A few questions related to Trance Music. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Trying to make a multi-mode DVD: video plus data. What tool do I need? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend some brainstorming software? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 12 answers

Does your company capitalize the cost of software development? Why or why not? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Can you suggest a simple 2d drawing program for Mac OS X (Tiger)? I'd like something with the simplicity of MS Paint. I'm trying to draw some very simple line diagrams. If it's free (or cheap) that would be good. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 11 answers

Linux + EEE + Chaotic Projects = ????? Project Manager. What should I try? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 4 answers

Doing a "pilot" for an new internet service product, what should be in our plan to verify it is a viable idea? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 3 answers

iPhone Developers, is anyone planning to port a version of WWcalc? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 1 answers

What's the best software to start an easy-to-use community blog/wiki website? The focus is on ease of use for a wide range of users, allowing people to write articles, upload photos, sound and potentially video. [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 9 answers

I read something online a few weeks ago about a new open source tool for audio recording amd processing. I have searched my RSS feeds and via Google, and haven't found it. It wasn't Audacity. I do believe its title was a single word, perhaps beginning with 'R'. I thought it was developed by the same guy(s) that did Winamp or Skype or something (but Googling with this fact hasn't helped me)
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Any OpenGL coders out there? I want to use my GPU to speed up some video processing, but I know very little opengl. Can you tell me where to focus my research efforts? Here's the application... [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 9 answers

My company has developed a case management tool that has been in use for a number of years, and has never had a name. I want to start marketing it, register a domain name, get a logo developed, brochures and turn it into a brand. I would like something eponymous, and to that end I came up with the name “Preside” (as in preside over a case). I’m not that enamoured with it, and the developers hate it- but can't give me a reason. Can the hive mind think of something better? Or is “Preside” OK or just too awful? I can’t continue referring to the software as “our case management application”
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Major crashes with OS X 10.4 (on a G5 iMac). Bad hardware? It looks like I'll have to take it in for repairs, but maybe there's a software fix? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Is software just a commodity? I'm not a student of economics. I understand that a lot goes into software projects but at the end of the day the product is just an expensive apple value-added mainly through labour, is that it? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2008 - 25 answers