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Thanks guys, Just a quick question, so this SATA/IDE-USB adapter powers the hard drive? You know with desktop computers besides the ribbon cable you have to have plug in the power cable from the power supply but in this case the USB port via cable sends power to the hard drive[?]. I...

So using this method (sata, USB drive module) I would have to set the hard drive's jumper as a secondary hard drive like having two hard drive on a computer[?] I'll try to identify what type of hard drive etc ... thanks for getting me in the right direction. I think I could handle it.

I posted my rant about my laptop's crappy motherboard that went kaput. Now how would I retrieve files from my laptop's HD? Is there a cable harness I could plug into my Desktop's PCI slot or something? Yes, too lazy to Google. It just you members probably could post links faster than I could...

Yeah, I think laptops do generate a lot heat and in such a small space ... yeah, I maybe carry those dual fan cooler that plugs into the USB ports for my next laptop.

uh, if you plan to get another laptop don't get an Hewlett Packard G71 340US. Specs looks great on paper => (17.3" screen, DVD+/-RW, 4G RAM, Intel Duo processor, etc ... crappy motherboard. Read my post rant. It dies two weeks after the one year warranty expires. Had two computer repair persons...

After a 'second opinion' (another repair person) its seems like this HP G71-340US laptop has a crappy motherboard - not worth repairing. So warning, you pay for what you get ($699 worth of crap) That's it, next laptop is ASUS, I'm following my intuition.

Thanks vv.bcc19, yeah, kind of weigh all my options. There's a few computer repair shops and individuals, and its like you say or implying (if I understand) that different repair person vary in the task and what's to be charged. The more I understand the problem with my laptop, then I think the...

Window 7 or Ubuntu [?] why not both? I think the majority of Ubuntu users has their computer dual boot in both OS. Window 7 is pretty nifty ... ... but I would say 95% of the time I'm using Ubuntu because of open source free apps. Only time I use Window is for Adobe Photoshop / ImageReady...

Thanks Smith6612, no kidding about desktop durability. I still have my Window 98 (and 2000 Pro, and XP desktops)! and still have my Dell laptop. The laptop I have that the motherboard died is Hewlett Packard G71-340US. Yes there's motherboard replacements out there. My girlfriend's school...

my medium price laptop went kaput after just 1 year and 2 weeks. The Manufacturer's 1 year warranty expired and I did not have extended warranty. Here's a tip, think about getting extended warranty if you purchase those affordable laptop say at Walmart, K-Mart, Staples, Office Depot, Office...

My laptop dual boots in Window 7 and Linux (Ubuntu). I would say 95% of the time I'm using Ubuntu due to the free apps. The things I use Window 7 is my M-Audio Fastrack since M-Audio doesn't have driver in Linux although there's some scripts I could run in Linux that may configure my M-Audio...

Depending on applications. Desktop is less expensive than laptop with same specification. They're easier to upgrade. But nowadays laptops' performance are reasonable and affordable, laptops out sells desktops. Check out your general discount stores like Target, Republic of China, -er I mean...

I'm assuming you had previous programming languages since you did say you are a newbie programmer in Java. If not then I would take a course at your local community college. If you have previous course in C++ or any previous object oriented programming courses, then you'll feel right at home...

Do'h, now I feel stupid and embarrassed. Weird, I don't recall playing with that menu and un-check the box. Oh, well, it works, thanks Smith6612

... yes the "num lock" is pressed and the light is on (if someone was going to asks)! i have two users on my Linux side. One user the 10 key punch works fine but the other user, the 10-key punch is disabled. Just wondering how to activated it again. Maybe have done something that I'm not aware of.

Thanks, mission, johndass. I was kidding about using the vi editor. ( lol ) Please note, I have an object oriented programming courses both C++ and Java under my belt so its not like I'm learning a new programming language. But I learned these using the vi editor then compiling it at the command...

I took a course in Java. We were using TextPad (I think) compile it in Blue Bird. [ Don't lauqh ]. I did have have Borland's J++ but it was Window 2000 (or Win 98 ) I'm looking at all these Linux Java IDE. Anyone have a suggestion which is fairly easy on the learning curve? If no one...

yes, problem resolved!!! Well actually done one better, Ubuntu Linux is now on a NEW partition and my computer dual boot either Window 7 or Linux (Ubuntu). What I should stated is: "I installed Ubuntu under Window Environment [ this is call "Wubi" => Window Installed Ubuntu ]. During...

I'm a computer programmer analyst and I programmed in VBA. But now that I have also have Linux and using Office.Org, is there a programming scripting language with Office.Org?

If anyone of members installed Wubi (installed Ubuntu in a Window Environment) and you want to migrate to a new partition, this is how to do it. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1519354 This is exactly what I was looking for. Maybe I should have restated my question. I was kind of...