I have 20 computer that don't have hard drives. After installing new hard drives, I plan on installing windows 7 on all 20 computers. My question is will I need to purchase 20 copies of Window 7? Does Mircrosoft have an option when outfitting multiple computers.
posted by Noodles
on May 7, 2013 -
9 answers
I'd like to hear from people who have installed water softeners in their homes. What are the pros and cons, the prices, and the life expectancy of a whole house system? I'm not on a well. I have municipal water so would be most interested in answers from people who are also on municipal water. The other big concern I have is that I have an allergy to salt (yes i do) and wonder if the salt softened water would bother me.
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posted by WalkerWestridge
on Mar 28, 2013 -
7 answers
Content Management Systems allow users to manage/publish web content. A Print on Demand system allows users manage/publish print content. I need a single system that does both.
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posted by pmaxwell
on Feb 10, 2013 -
3 answers
I bought a netbook a couple of years ago and have probably used it a total of eight times since. I just resold it on Amazon and am now preparing to ship it off. I understand that under normal circumstances it's advisable to wipe the hard disc and then reinstall the operating system. My netbook has no CD drive and therefore no operating system CD. I'm told the operating system may be embedded in another disc but I don't have the savvy or patience to figure it out.
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posted by AlmondEyes
on Jan 7, 2013 -
9 answers
I have a bunch of undeletable podcasts on my iphone 4s that I would like to get rid off but can't.
this is what it looks like:
http://imgur.com/oiNKY
this happened because the downloads failed (blame the craptastic chinese mobile connections). I cannot redownload these episodes, I cannot play them, I cannot swipe-to-delete them, I cannot see them in itunes. a restore was no help because my last backup already had these "ghost files" on them.
I don't want to wipe the iphone because maps in ios6 is even worse in china.
do you know how I can still get rid of these unusable files?
posted by krautland
on Nov 14, 2012 -
6 answers
What's the best, fastest way to set up a computer to do nothing but surf the internet?
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posted by nickhb
on Oct 10, 2012 -
10 answers
My Mac (OS 10.6.8) is behaving wonkily, and I need to reinstall the system software. I'm wondering if there are any tricks for helping me reconfiguring my various prefs after the reinstall.
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posted by Quisp Lover
on Sep 25, 2012 -
4 answers
Can you suggest a system that could help a group of employees manage a long, many-stepped process? We're driving ourselves bonkers in the meantime.
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Sep 18, 2012 -
14 answers
Index card lovers unite! Looking for
non-digital ways to manage citations, sources, etc. for academic research projects.
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posted by threeants
on Jul 30, 2012 -
9 answers
Help find a Boston or Manhattan psychiatrist who takes 1199 insurance and can see a new patient soon. My dear friend is in serious distress.
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posted by jcrcarter
on Jul 20, 2012 -
4 answers
Embarrassing, uncomfortable digestive condition - what the heck is it? I regularly experience pain, constipation, bloating, and flatulence. I also get rashes regularly. I eat healthy and drink lots of water. Bread seems to trigger it - is it IBS, celiac, or something else?
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posted by Seeking Direction
on Jul 4, 2012 -
28 answers
I have been battling with the sprinkler system at my house for almost a year (
previously on MeFi) and I am about to give up as it appears that it has gotten the better of me, here is a brief history...
When we moved in the outdoor watering system was a mess, there were drip lines on 24 hours a day, many of the sprinkler valves were not working properly, etc. I have spent many hours fixing, replacing and getting a better understanding of what is going on out there, I found multiple system and wiring all dead from neglect, quite a mess.
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posted by silsurf
on Jun 16, 2012 -
9 answers
Seeking a better understanding of the immune system. As I understand it: #1 I am exposed to bug. #2 I get bug. #3 I am now immune to bug.
I understand that open wounds, chemo, or ailments that suppress the immune system would cause a person to fall ill more easily.
How could a product effect a person's immune response?
posted by kristymcj
on May 10, 2012 -
13 answers
Please help me restore Mac OS on my wife's MacBook! I am pulling my hair out.
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posted by Dr. Wu
on Apr 11, 2012 -
13 answers
Have you or anyone you've known had luck with an alternative cancer treatment - wheatgrass in particular?
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posted by gardenbex
on Apr 9, 2012 -
12 answers
Three questions: (1) How many current civil service employees are also reserve/national guard members, (2) How many current civil service employees were also active duty military service members, and (3) How many of both groups retired from the military? I've been to DOD, the Census, OPM ... I'm not having much luck.
posted by CollectiveMind
on Mar 16, 2012 -
5 answers
Where should I look and what should I look at for replacing our old Norstar/Meridian PBX? Should we replace the hardware or switch to a hosted solution?
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posted by MrBobaFett
on Feb 1, 2012 -
15 answers
I like the idea of a content management system for an elementary school, so students can write and publish in a clean system with a back-end database. Help me understand the dimensions of the idea.
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posted by argybarg
on Jan 28, 2012 -
3 answers
I would like to use Audacity to record voice audio files for an automated telephone system. What kind of microphone setup (USB or standard headphone / mic jacks) that will work with my laptop do I need?
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posted by banished
on Dec 29, 2011 -
5 answers
How to restore NB305 netbook to out-of-box state after installing Ubuntu, possibly on the recovery partition?
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posted by little_c
on Dec 27, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm looking for information and resources regarding
legal solidarity and court solidarity with an eye towards its practical application, specifically how it has been used so far by Occupy protesters and how it has been used successfully by other groups.
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posted by andoatnp
on Dec 14, 2011 -
10 answers
Anyone have any suggestions on an easy-to-use stereo? We want to buy a system for our out-of-state mother, who not unexpectedly is not very technical. Are there any systems that have a very simple user interface? I'm basically looking for the "jitterbug" of stereos.
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posted by razdrez
on Dec 7, 2011 -
6 answers
Bonus and Incentive Scheme filter: tell me about your fantastic bonus scheme (or just those elements of your bonus scheme that are fantastic). What makes it great, what makes it work?
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posted by HopStopDon'tShop
on Nov 30, 2011 -
10 answers
How can I set up a simple audio system at home that plays music from my iPhone and also acts as TV speakers?
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posted by pravit
on Oct 23, 2011 -
6 answers
Im looking for a good Ticketing system for our IT department. I want end users to be able to email or login to create tickets for the IT department. Suggestions? We are currently using spiceworks but i wanted to know what else is out there that is really good. TIA!
posted by flipmiester99
on Oct 11, 2011 -
18 answers
What telnet-able BBS has the largest (or a large) local BRE matches with players who regularly take their turn? Not large networked matches, but large local (same board), non-network matches? The board could have networked games on a separate door install..
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posted by Quarter Pincher
on Oct 2, 2011 -
1 answer
I am on the lookout for a free online database and would like your opinion on the options out there.
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posted by mooza
on Jul 12, 2011 -
5 answers
I just moved into a new home. There are at least three watering systems of differing ages and non-usage throughout the property. I am trying to understand what works and what does not. Specifically I am trying to understand how
these work.
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posted by silsurf
on Jun 27, 2011 -
5 answers
My computer is dual booting Windows Vista and Ubuntu. I have gotten a Windows 7 upgrade disc and want to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. Will the upgrade have any effect on the Linux side of the partition or will it just change the Windows side of the partition from Vista to 7 leaving Ubuntu unscathed? What happens with GRUB?
posted by moorooka
on Jun 23, 2011 -
7 answers
looking for an online timesheet system that is linked to a system that tracks budget and projects personnel costs.
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posted by alcahofa
on Jun 18, 2011 -
2 answers
What was the first computer operating system to use device drivers as we would recognize them today? Bonus question: when was that specific term first used?
posted by idiopath
on Jun 14, 2011 -
14 answers
Can you help us analyze some of the thermodynamic and mechanical properties of a hypothetical compressor-and-tank system? Diagram and explanation provided.
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posted by Juffo-Wup
on May 26, 2011 -
8 answers
Where can I read about the craft of deploying really well-designed, client-appropriate content management solutions for the web?
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posted by circular
on Apr 25, 2011 -
1 answer
Is my password safe after a "System Tool" malware infection?
Can malware (system tool) use a proxy or key logger or otherwise detect bank account passwords accessed with the
(hopefully previously) infected computer.
How can one be sure the infection is totally removed?
xp fully updated, avg free, scanned and cleaned following
these instructions
posted by flummox
on Mar 24, 2011 -
3 answers
Help me choose my job title. I'm a software engineer and I'm transitioning from a position where I both manage projects and write code, to a post-management position where I'm not directly responsible for any particular projects but provide overall ideas and advice for the architecture, coding practices, features, and anything else about the system. In addition, I'll still be hacking code on whatever parts of the system I find interesting. It's both more and less than a "software architect" since I'll be doing other things as well and I won't actually be responsible for directing the software architecture, but any ideas and advice I have will be listened to. It's kind of a "do whatever I want" dream job. The CTO proposed "principal software engineer" which is good and conveys the general idea and seniority, but I'm hoping you can help me come up with something better. I'm looking for a professional sounding title, rather than something quirky (although if you have a really great idea for a quirky title, go ahead and post it because I'll enjoy it).
posted by Emanuel
on Mar 10, 2011 -
21 answers
An architect friend has asked me to build her a PC for autocad. $1350 is her price cap, including monitor but she'd love to come in under.
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posted by Manjusri
on Feb 6, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm looking for a simple program that will allow me to tag multiple discrete text items -- specifically, citations of items that appear in the news -- that exist in the same document.
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posted by jeffmshaw
on Jan 26, 2011 -
3 answers
Does anybody have a good system for rating photos in iPhoto or some other 0-5 stars rating system?
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posted by that girl
on Nov 29, 2010 -
8 answers
My parents just got a weird call about 30 mins ago (11:50pm). They were getting ready for bed, so my sister picked up.
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posted by wuMeFi
on Nov 28, 2010 -
4 answers
