Entries Categorized as 'Software'

Delete Files With The MacBookPro and Vista

Date January 10, 2009

Problem:  Recently got a MacBookPro and installed Vista on it using BootCamp.  Works great but the delete key on the MacBook acts as a backspace key.  So how do I get it to work as a delete key for files and within documents.
Solution:  The key sequence is fn – delete and it worked perfectly in [...]

TapDefense Challenge Tips and Strategies

Date December 30, 2008

New version of TapDefense is now available!  Now we have challenges: “This is Sparta,”  “Sudden Death,” “Ten Towers,” “Silver Spoon” and “Credit Crisis.”  I am working on getting tips for you guys and will post my solutions as I progress.  Please leave any tips you have in the comments.
This is Sparta:
12.30.08 - Easy: Won this [...]

Free Workstation Imaging/Cloning Software

Date November 13, 2008

Problem:  Need to setup multiple workstations that are all configured the same but can’t afford the per machine license costs of software like Ghost or Acronis.
Solution:  Clonezilla, an open source solution that met my imaging needs:

Clone an entire XP setup and save it to the network (haven’t tried vista)
Image the same or like machine from the [...]

Free CD Burning Software: CDBurnerXP

Date October 27, 2008

Lately, I’ve been frustrated with the bloated nature of CD burning software like Nero and Roxio.  Both have added so many features that making a simple data CD/DVD or burning an ISO image can be an huge ordeal.  Not to mention the programs running in the background that wast processor and memory resources.  About [...]

Astaro Installation Failed

Date October 2, 2008

Problem: When trying to install Astaro Security Gateway software, ver 7.3, on a Gateway 9232T server.   The system boots off the CD just fine and detects all the hardware but seems to time-out during the “verifying checksums” portion of the installation and I then get the error message below:
Installation Failed: Please remove CD-ROM and restart [...]