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ExtremeTech Weekly
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October 26, 2004
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In This Issue:
Feature Story:
* Future-Proof Your DIY PC
News Flash:
* "Half-Life 2" Will Require Internet Activation
* A Screwdriver? The Milwaukee 6546 Turns us On!
* Talk for Free on Your PDA
* The Ultimate HDTV: Pioneer's 50" Plasma
* PC Technology Pet Peeves
Discussions:
* Intel Dual-Core CPU's to debut at 3.2GHz
* Ubuntu has warts
* AMD 64 3200+ vs. AMD 3200+
* Macs don't get viruses or spyware?
* Is Windows 98 built on top of DOS?
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FEATURE STORY
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Future-Proof Your DIY PC
Whether you're building one of our recommended configurations, or doing it on your
own, you should choose parts with an eye towards the future.
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21118-1
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NEWS FLASH
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"Half-Life 2" Will Require Internet Activation
In an unusual first for PC games, Half-Life 2 will require some form of Internet
access upon installation, Valve Software's Doug Lombardi confirmed Monday.
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21121-1
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A Screwdriver? The Milwaukee 6546 Turns us On!
Tools are your best friend when you're building a system. The right tool can take a
lot of frustration out of your DIY experience. If you build a lot of systems, you owe
it to yourself to get the Milwaukee 6546 screwdriver.
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21124-1
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Talk for Free on Your PDA
It's a neat idea: Use your PDA as a wireless VOIP phone. But our testing revealed that
issues like feedback and scratchy audio mar the experience promised by Skype for
Pocket PC.
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21127-1
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The Ultimate HDTV: Pioneer's 50" Plasma
With stunning image performance, this Pioneer HDTV takes top honors among the big
screens we've tested. But its superlative performance is matched by its
sticker-shock-inducing price-tag.
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21130-1
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PC Technology Pet Peeves
It's the little things that really bug me. Sometimes the standards process is
half-baked, sometimes manufacturers fall short in the design process. Whatever the
reason, we're annoyed. Oh, and we also take a look at the week on ExtremeTech.
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21133-1
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DISCUSSIONS
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Intel Dual-Core CPU's to debut at 3.2GHz
Is 3.2GHz fast enough for a state-of-the-art CPU?
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21136-1
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Ubuntu has warts
Is Ubuntu Linux as good as we said it was? What are the downsides?
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21139-1
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AMD 64 3200+ vs. AMD 3200+
Which CPU is better for before and after overclocking and which chipset is best for a
gaming system?
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21142-1
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Macs don't get viruses or spyware?
Why don't you ever hear about Macintosh virus outbreaks?
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21145-1
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Is Windows 98 built on top of DOS?
Where can you find DOS versions that run under Windows 98, and how can you find out
which version of DOS you're using.
http://eletters.extremetech.com/zd1/cts?d=80-193-2-2-145394-21148-1
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UTILITY DOWNLOAD
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QuickAssociation: Control File Associations
QuickAssociation puts control of file association and application launching in your
hands.
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