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Linux account permissions question vs. Windows.

June 21, 2014 by Guest HolyForce

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New to Linux, but I'm curious what it may offer in areas where I feel Windows uber sucks. I know more than one of you will agree Windows is garbage in more than one area, but I have a singular question for now: In Windows, there is effectively ultimately two levels of permissions: user vs. admin. When you run most any installer, it requires admin so it can edit registry keys, file locations, etc. required to install the program. But in reality, it could do anything. All WinAPI calls are available to admin, it could even setup a service as LOCAL SYSTEM to get even higher privileges and ultimately very easily execute anything it wanted in Kernel Mode. So what was the …

Last reply by Guest, June 21, 2014

A poll for curmudgeons like me - carriage returns or back slashes

June 21, 2014 by Guest mrbruno

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What do you hate more? Carriage returns in files or back slashes in paths? Vote here Continue reading...

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AMD Catalyst 14.4 driver acting buggy

June 21, 2014 by Guest Goethe

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OS: RHEL 6.5 Kernel: 2.6 GPU: Radeon HD 8400 I installed the proprietary driver from AMD's website and the installation went smoothly. I'm sshing int a server with X11 forwarding enabled and trying to get a GUI application output forwarded to me. When I login and run fglrxinfo it shows that I'm using the mesa drivers and if I run xclock, the application comes through fine. When I set DISPLAY=:0 fglrxinfo shows that I'm using AMD's driver but I get no GUI applications forwarded to me when I run xclock, xterm, or any other GUI applicaiton. I've also tried doing a remote desktop and the same thing happens. Once I set DISPLAY=:0 I have no GUI output. I need the sys…

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Help me to choose partitions

June 21, 2014 by Guest Angmar

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Hey I'm going to become linux user (opensuse 13.1) So first of all I need advice how split my HDD space For example on windows I have to partitions 1: ~100 GB for OS and what left for backup data So think same split on linux and need advice from experienced users Continue reading...

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Best iPhone cases and armbands for working out: Incase, Belkin, Reebok, and more!

June 21, 2014 by Guest Allyson Kazmucha

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Your guide to the best iPhone cases and armbands to help you get the most out of your daily workouts Looking for the best iPhone case or armband to help get you through your workout at the gym? Regardless whether you're lifting weights, doing some cardio, or working on your abs, carrying phones and dealing with cords can be a pain. It's #MobileFit month here at Mobile Nations and we're taking a look at all the best apps and accessories to help you get and stay healthy. When it comes to hitting the gym, if you want to listen to music, or even podcasts, having an armband or case made for the use while working out is a great idea. But which cases and armbands for iPho…

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These are the best private photo sharing apps for iPhone

June 21, 2014 by Guest Allyson Kazmucha

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From self destructing pictures to secure and encrypted messaging, these are the best private messaging and photo sharing apps for iPhone! Looking for the best iPhone apps to let you share photos and send messages both privately and securely? Whether you'd like to send photos that you don't want to come back to haunt you or you just value your privacy, there are lots of apps in the App Store that can prevent people from taking screenshots or saving the photos you send. A lot of private photo sharing apps can even make photos self destruct after the intended recipient views them. So what private photo and messaging apps for iPhone are the absolute best? Snapchat …

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Skype for iPhone now lets you edit your gross spellling and grammar errors

June 21, 2014 by Guest Derek Kessler

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Skype for iPhone today received an update that lets users edit messages they've already sent and makes it easier to set favorites. The update, bringing the app to version 5.1, also makes it possible to remove conversations from your recents list by pressing and holding. Editing messages is done easily enough — press and hold, then make your edits. Like with the desktop Skype client, whomever you are chatting with will get an indicator that the message has been edited. It's nice to have the option to make those edits, considering that it's a rare messaging platform that lets you go back and fix stupid spelling and grammar mistakes after hitting send. The update als…

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LinkedIn's Job Search for iPhone aims to find you a job from your iPhone

June 21, 2014 by Guest Derek Kessler

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LinkedIn has grown from a business networking social network to something of a jobs board, and that's something that the new LinkedIn Job Search for iPhone app is seeking to leverage. The free app is meant to make things a bit easier for active job seekers, providing an end-to-end experience that lets you search for your next job easily while on the go. "The new LinkedIn Job Search app for iPhone provides a one-stop shop for your job seeking needs. Whether you are actively on the hunt for a new gig or just keeping an eye out, the new app comes packed with the core LinkedIn features you've come to rely on to help manage your job search." Just don't let your curr…

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Archos introduces Smart Home with weather tags, motion sensors and cameras galore!

June 21, 2014 by Guest Adam Zeis

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Archos today has announced the availability of their Smart Home system — a selection of devices for monitoring and controlling your connected home. We had a chance to check out the Smart Home system back at CES in January and it looks like an awesome connected home system. The Smart Home starter kit includes two mini cams to take pictures, two movement tags to detect movement and door openings, two weather tags to measure temperature and humidity, and a tablet to manage all of the connected objects. Everything works through the tablet and can be connected to the Smart Home app on an Android or iOS device. The system uses Bluetooth Smart, meaning the devices are all w…

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Blue screen error on Start Up

June 20, 2014 by Guest GnarlyD

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Dell XPS 1MB RAM Windows XP SP3 My machine recently ran an automatic update and now when I try to start up, it goes to a "bad_pool_caller" blue screen and I'm unable to do anything. I've tried to start in safe mode, but it ultimately goes right to the blue screen no matter what I try. I haven't installed any new hardware or software, so I don't understand what may be causing this error. How can I fix this? I have the same thing and I am unable to do anything also What the ? is how do you get passed the blue screen to make changes because there that's the problem. How do you fix this? Split by Moderator from this thread: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/…