computerpro

@computerpro (17)

Philippines • Age 43

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Which is the best linux distribution?

praveenkalias1981 @praveenkalias1981 (95) • India 13 Nov 07

There are so many distribution of Linux like Knoppix, Fedora, Kororaa, Redhat etc. Which is the best distribution in terms of user friendly and stable to use in single PC

computer

linux

operating system

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computerpro Hi All! This is my 16th post here in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . At this point, there is no 'best' Linux distribution, because each Linux distribution has it's own philiosphy (regarding package management, updates, etc etc) which makes it unique...

1 Dec 07

computers

mrajalingam06 @mrajalingam06 (42) • China 14 Nov 07

which operating system is userfriendly? (xp or Linux) wat is reason?

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computerpro Hi All! This is my 15th post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . Windows XP is by far more user-friendly than Linux, so friendly the user has so many ways of screwing up the system! They sacrificed security in place of the user-interface. In turn,...

1 Dec 07

Does anyone here use Linux?

lyndaj70 @lyndaj70 (293) • United States 18 Nov 07

If so, what distribution do you prefer, and why? And if not, have you considered trying it?

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computerpro Hi All! This is my 14th post here in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . I am also a Linux user, and currently I am using the CentOS distribution. CentOS is a spin-off of the RedHat Enterprise Linux distribution, withouth the branding, so it is free to...

1 Dec 07

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Why do YOU love your computer?

Maxoo436 @Maxoo436 (69) • Canada 23 Nov 07

Why do YOU love your computer? Weither it's a Mac or a Windows, Linux or Vista; why do you love your computer? I love my computer because it is something I can use to get away from the real world and feel closer to my Cybar...

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computerpro Hi All! This is my 13th post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . I love my computer because my work revolves with the use of computers. I am using Linux at home, but at the office we are using Windows. I love both of them (but I still prefer Linux)...

1 Dec 07

Linux is the best security servies os

santhosheie @santhosheie (212) • India 28 Nov 07

server computer are using linux only. what about u?

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computerpro Hi All! This is my 12th post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . Yes, most server systems use Linux, because for one thing it is free, and secure if properly confgiured. Back in my work, we are using a mixture of Windows and Linux servers, but the...

1 Dec 07

Time to wash my hands clean of Ubuntu!

santuccie @santuccie (3384) • United States 24 Nov 07

I don't know how fanboys can sit and talk about how unstable Windows is. I'll admit that antivirus and antispyware software have a tendency to slow things down, and even cause stability problems with Windows. But I've been able to...

antispyware

usb hard drive

computers

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computerpro Hi All! This is my eleventh post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . First off, sorry for the bad experience you had with your Ubuntu-based computer.I had used Ubuntu before, and I felt comfortable with it, just as I am comfortable using Windows. But...

30 Nov 07

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Should you purge your computer before you sell it, to get rid of personal info?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 26 Nov 07

How do you delete all the personal information on your computer before you sell it? Do you simply delete the files? Does that really get rid of all the personal confidential information? My last few computers have literally...

purge your computer memory

spyware scanner

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computerpro Hi All! This is my tenth post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . It is a good idea to delete EVERYTHING on your old computer you are planning to sell. That way, any sensitive information will be lost and cannot be used against you. Consider it as the...

30 Nov 07

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What's on top of your computer, right now?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 26 Nov 07

Right now, there's a stack of papers on top of my computer. Mostly, ideas that I'm planning to work on, when I can find the time. As if, that's ever going to happen. And, there's a really gross wad of hair that I cleaned out...

closet

home organization

important telephone numbers

keep track of telephone numbers

organize yourself

organizer

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computerpro Hi All! This is my ninth post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . I took a quick look and found out that there's a pile of dust sitting on top of my computer! Not to mention the pile of papers, CDs (used and unused) and what not! It's been a while...

30 Nov 07

Thinking of buying a new laptop

sororravn @sororravn (448) • United States 27 Nov 07

So, since my last laptop was stolen, I am considering buying a new one in about two months. I am doing some research online for a new one because I want to get a good one but try to be economical about it. I found one through Dell...

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computerpro Hi All! This is my eighth post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . DELL has so may options to give regarding laptops, not to mention that they are of good quality. DELL has inexpensive laptops with no OS installed, and you might want to give that a...

30 Nov 07

Do you use an old computer to connect to the Internet?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 27 Nov 07

For the first two years that I was on the Internet, I had to use a very old computer. My computer was so old, that it was still using Windows 98. Does anyone remember that dinosaur piece of software? What a monstrosity! It was...

download free software

free spyware scanner

learn to use the computer

norton

online university

windows 98

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computerpro Hi All! This is my seventh post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . Yes I am still using an old computer to connect to the Internet. It is old as this is the same machine I am using since 2002. An AMD coupled with 256MBs of RAM. Still does the job,...

30 Nov 07

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What kind of music do you like hearing???

Lifeless @Lifeless (2635) • India 27 Nov 07

Hi all u mylotters... Everybody out here wud be liking some sort of music for sure... So, tell me, which type of music do u prefer listening to??? And how much time can u listen to it at a stretch??? Share with me...

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computerpro Hi All! This is my sixth post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . I love listening to music, especially if it is my type. Usually I go for alternative / rock songs. I also love listening to 'old' songs performed by my favorite bands, namely Nirvana,...

30 Nov 07

laptops is best or computer is best

swathipandu @swathipandu (12) • India 31 Aug 07

Laptop is best than computer becoz we can carry laptop anywhere through out the world.But we must realise that from seeing computer only laptop is created.so friends what u think computer is best or laptop discuss and express your...

which is the best

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computerpro Hi All! This is my fifth post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . In my point of view, I would go for the laptop. It makes mobile computing possible, as compare to a desktop computer wherein you are stuck in one place to do your computer stuff --...

30 Nov 07

Before i buy one computer,what should i first do to make prepare ?

mygood @mygood (4) • China 28 Nov 07

Just considering the cost i will pay for the computer?or should i learn some konwlegdes about the computer and network securities? In my school ,i always hear the news of my classmates that their computers are attacked seriously...

to get a computer

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computerpro Hi All! This is my third post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . Probably you should learn the basics on how to use a computer properly so that you don't end up damaging expensive equipment (but if it is still covered by warranty, then no big deal)....

30 Nov 07

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Another laptop question..

megumiart @megumiart (3771) • United States 29 Nov 07

What are the ways you can connect to the internet from a laptop? We also have a desktop at my house, it's connected to the internet by a cable modem. Is there any way the laptop can connect from that? Or would I need another...

cable modem

computers

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computerpro Hi All! This is my second post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . There are several ways a laptop can connect to the Internet. If the laptop has an analog modem, it can be used as a dial-up access to connect to the Internet. But since it is dial-up,...

30 Nov 07

Spyware,Malware inside Computer

valent8888 @valent8888 (131) • Indonesia 30 Nov 07

Is that dangerous if my computer entered spyware and malware?? how it entered in My computer??

computer

malware

spayware

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computerpro Hi All! This is my first post in mylot discussions, and here goes . . . It is indeed dangerous if spyware and malware are present in your computer. This unwanted programs keep track of the things you do on your computer, which in a way invades your privacy....

30 Nov 07