Re: [CGUYS] Now...what do I do?

straightened paper clip too to no avail... Try turning the power off and using a stiff (jumbo) paper clip. Pushing in the paper clip should move the drive tray out about 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Then you can pull it out the rest of the way manually. Go slow and watch carefully. You may have to

Re: [CGUYS] Now...what do I do?

All kinds of problems are cleared by a re-boot. At 10:09 AM 5/25/2007, Marcio V. Pinheiro wrote: Yes, it is a working computer. But...guess what. This morning when I started the computer After booting I tried again and the shelf opened out... Go guess...

[CGUYS] computer troubleshooting

Yes, but it would really dumb down the list if we didn't expect members to do certain things first before asking questions. The first of which is power cycling. I'll be darned if I'm going to keep repeating the obvious first steps with every single answer I ever give. I suppose we could add in

Re: [CGUYS] The Consequences of EULA Violation

One of the sins that comprised the gist of what was once said as: Sir! Have you no shame? Mark Snyder -Original Message- So, my question is: What, precisely, are all the things that could go wrong, were I to violate the EULA? Have we gotten to the point where every crime is just

Re: [CGUYS] The Consequences of EULA Violation

On 5/25/07, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, my question is: What, precisely, are all the things that could go wrong, were I to violate the EULA? Have we gotten to the point where every crime is just another a business decision? If the benefit exceeds the fine or the probability of

Re: [CGUYS] Need recommendation for high-end (non-Apple) laptop

There is a specific gaming PC, that was acquired by a larger firm. I forgot the name, but its reputation has NOT suffered due to the acquisition. I have been using an HP professional laptop with a full keyboard and a 17 inch screen. I upgraded it long ago to Vista (yes, I made my own drivers,

[CGUYS] Need recommendation for high-end (non-Apple) laptop

Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a laptop having the following features: Suitable for Gaming (ideally advertised as a gaming laptop) 17 screen Intel Core Duo processor 4GB RAM (of whatever flavor) Any other hardware requirement to support Aero Glass as well as can be hoped for given the

Re: [CGUYS] Need recommendation for high-end (non-Apple) laptop

Does it have to be Intel? http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pages/Aurora_m9700/aurora-m_overview.aspx?SysCode=PC-LT-AURORA-M-9700SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT 2GB RAM, 1GB video - cyborg [neon] green, conspiracy [electric] blue, or saucer silver Unlimited budget?

Re: [CGUYS] Need recommendation for high-end (non-Apple) laptop

Suitable for Gaming (ideally advertised as a gaming laptop) 17 screen Intel Core Duo processor 4GB RAM (of whatever flavor) Any other hardware requirement to support Aero Glass as well as can be hoped for given the shortcomings of the technology. Price no object? Dell XPS. The Alienware stuff

Re: [CGUYS] Now...what do I do?

This is what happened... Marcio At 11:28 AM 5/25/2007, you wrote: All kinds of problems are cleared by a re-boot. At 10:09 AM 5/25/2007, Marcio V. Pinheiro wrote: Yes, it is a working computer. But...guess what. This morning when I started the computer After booting I tried again and the

Re: [CGUYS] Need recommendation for high-end (non-Apple) laptop

Just a note here. In terms of performance benchmarks I can build a desktop computer that will absolutely spank any of the laptops so far discussed for less than half the cost. We are not talking about the real benefits here because the question was relating to high end laptops, but I think that