Monthly Archives: August 2009

Computer Cases – a new kid on the block.

My recent problems with my main computer, detailed in another post, has allowed me to compare enclosures from different manufactures, and get a better idea of what I prefer in computer cases. Computer cases come in four basic sizes.  A … Continue reading

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A long wailing sound…the computer won’t boot.

I feel like a complete idiot, but if this can help one other person who builds their own computers, I’ll take the heat.  I searched all over the Internet to find the answer to this problem, and could not find … Continue reading

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Multiple Drop Down Choices in a Form

One of the most common things done on a web page is to use a form to gather information.  We have all filled out online forms where your home “State” is asked for.  This is usually presented to you as … Continue reading

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PHP 5.3 new release

The new PHP textbooks being published are all trying to get a jump on the competition by talking about what we can expect in PHP 6.  PHP is the quietly taking the Internet by storm as the free open source, … Continue reading

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Ubuntu’s new release “Karmic Koala” coming

The new release for Ubuntu, which does biannual releases, has been designated Karmic Koala, or Karmic for short.  The new version, 9.10, is scheduled for release on October 29, 2009. Ubuntu has a unique way of doing these six month … Continue reading

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