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PC Computer Technology News Updates:
Next PC Build Session - Wed. October 31, 2001
Dateline: Wed 09-26-01 |
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Notes... & Discussion Topics:
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october01_v3.xls - Version
3 - (9-22-01)Next Build Session - October 31, 2001
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Windows XP Professional Upgrade Advisor - (8-24-01) ...more.
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Laptop Upgrades - Knowing what, when & why... by Gus Hrncir
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How I upgraded my Dell Laptop ...more.
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Digital Audio: Creation, Manipulation, Recording, Extraction, & Conversion Techniques...more.
- Downloads ...more.
- Problems
Solved ...more.
- Lessons
Learned in PC Computer Building: Debriefing 101 from Sam McJunkin ...more.
- Questions -
Always!
- Patriotism & Inspiration: - America, the Beautiful. Home of the Free & the Brave - (9-25-01) ...more.
Hardware:
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SB Live - Audigy now shipping! See BestBuy stores and some Circuit City stores ...more.
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ExtremeTech.com: Upgrade Strategies
Software:
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CNet, News.com - Windows XP Discounts from Microsoft - (9-21-01) ...more.
- CNet, News.com
- Windows XP compatibility -
(9-21-01) ...more.
- ScanSoft
Upgrades PaperPort Deluxe 8 - Exclusive Offer! To pre-order
- PaperPort Deluxe 8.0 Upgrade $49.99; after September 30th, the price
is $69.99.
...more.
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Pinnacle Systems is offering two incredible deals to registered Studio DV users! Offer 1 - Pinnacle Express and the Pinnacle Studio version 7 Upgrade for only $99.99! Offer 2 - Pinnacle Express, Pinnacle Impression DVD SE and the Pinnacle Studio version 7 Upgrade for only $149.99! ...more.
Technology News & Trends To Watch:
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Patriotism - God Bless America! ...more.
- Cakewalk.com:
Audio How To's - Creating a Music CD of Your Cakewalk Project. ...more.
- WavToMidi
Conversions ...more.
- New
DSL standard offers faster speeds - Tech News - CNET.com
- Commweb.com - DSL: Do You Qualify?
...more.
- Intel.com: IT Best Practices series ...more.
(9-25-2001)
- Networking Bandwidth, Blaze
Network Products - Press Room - 10GBASE-LX4 Transceivers are the
Optimal Enterprise Networking Solution - (9-21-01)
- theneteconomy.com: Elusive Security ...more.
(9-20-01)
- Copy Protection, Draft bill aims for pay-for-play Internet - Tech News - CNET.com - (9-10-2001) ...more.
Reminder: Windows XP Dates To Watch (As of 8-21-01):
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This Friday, 08-24-2001 - XP Gold Code: Microsoft previously told computer manufacturers expect final code Aug. 22, then pushed back delivery for final tweaking.
- Desktop Real Estate (Competing Icon Placements)
- September
15th, 2001 - Houston, TX: XP Preinstallation Training -
Preinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Professional using the OEM
Preinstallation Kit (Nationwide - Sept 6 thru Oct 13 @ selected
locations)
- September
24th, 2001- New PCs shipping with XP Installed
- October 25th, 2001- Public Retail Launch: Packaged Software
Expect many new products announced earlier this year to be shipping in time for WinXP ship date. New packaging too!
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G.SHDSL: CNet.com - New DSL standard offers faster speeds - (9-21-01)
Storage Solutions:
HD prices appear to be inching up slowly. ...more on Wed (9-26-01).
Las Vegas - 250 Trade Shows cancelled from Sept thru Nov. 2001 after WTC. ...more.
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Reminder from Tom Tyner:
- Digidesign Tour: Houston, October 25 @ Guitar Center, 7729 Westheimer - 7:00 pm. For more information, call 713 952 9070. Topic: Digidesign Synth, Sample & Groove Tour - Event Registration ...more.
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Download Essentials & Recommendations - Additions include Xteq X-Setup & WCPUID.
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Build Or Buy FTP site: ftp.buildorbuy.net
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Xteq Systems: Xteq X-Setup, The Ultimate Tweaking Tool for Windows without manually hacking the Registry!
- www.h-oda.com
- WCPUID - Upgraded applet! :
WCPUID V3.0d with Plugins! - (09-10-2001)
- midi.html - Midi Files of Patriotism & Inspiration
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Joe Whinery, Gus Hrncir, Gill Boyd & BuildOrBuy Team Members, Authors