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ok how much do you think this Gateway Laptop will be worth? OK its a gateway laptop computer model == M305CRV here i will put down all the specs--- 80 gb hard drive 512mb of memory Windows VISTA homebasic Microsoft Office Profesional perfect condition-- no dead pixels no dents no scratches *LIKE NEW* battery life bad on button gets stuck space button on keypad broken(it still works though its just not attached right) no wireless--- ANY HELP here is the url to the support page on gateway http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Gateway/M305CRV/3501715nv.shtml

My Gateway MX6124 labtop's screen has a black border. Is there a way to stretch the screen to full size? I have this problem since I started using my labtop. I have looked at support pages to see how to fix it. They only say to check and see if your computer has a certain program that allows you to stretch the screen so that it fills the entire space. I need to know if my labtop has it and how to use it.

How do i know if a bigger power supply will fit on my computer ? i have a new gateway PC, it has medium sized case, i am upgrading my graphics card to support gaming, but most cards require high PSU between 400 to 700W. my PC is currently running on a 300W PSU. i am planning on buying a corsair psu of 650W, but i am not sure of the dimensions of my case, not sure if it will fit in the space, the user manual didnt provide this info, is there some other way to find out ?

can a gateway c-140x laptop play sims 3? i have a gateway c-140x here are my specs # CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz # RAM: 1GB # Graphics: mobile intel 965 express family chipset The Sims 3 Windows Vista * Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) * 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1.5 GB RAM * At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content * 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 * For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least: o Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above. o 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent o 0.5 GB additional RAM I plan on adding another gig to the memory but i don't know if i need another video card or not or which one. But if i do which one of these would be best: NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS Video Card 256MB DVI PCI Express or ATI Radeon HD 2400XT Video Card 256MB DVI PCI Express

How do if i know ready boost speeds up my computer? I'm trying to get support for a thing called ready boost on my computer it uses the space in my usb to speed up the computer how do i know if it does or not and ready boost was with the computer i have windows 7 ultimate with a gateway Intel Pentium D CPU 2.80GHz 2.80GHz

I need to buy a new computer to support the sims 3 game. this is the computer i plan on getting but i dont? I don't know if it meets all the requirements. Gateway - Desktop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E5200 Model: DX4710-09 The sims 3 games requires this, Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent 1.5 GB RAM At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 For computers using built-in graphics chip sets, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chip set, GMA X3000 or above. 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 0.5 GB additional RAM this is the link to the computer http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9191545&type=product&id=1218052148213 If this computer won't support the sims 3 game, which ones will? without adding anything to them.

Is this a good gateway laptop? I'm planning on getting a laptop, and at best buy there's this gateway for about 500$ Gateway - Laptop with AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor * AMD Athlon™ X2 QL-64* dual-core processor Features 64-bit platform, HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and Enhanced Virus Protection.** * AMD dual-core technology Enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 1MB L2 cache memory for efficient processing. * 4GB DDR2 SDRAM For multitasking power. * Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive With double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. * 15.6" WXGA high-definition LED-backlit display With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution brings life to your movies and games. * 320GB SATA hard drive For fast read/write times. * ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics With up to 1919MB of HyperMemory supporting Shade Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI port for connecting peripherals. * 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement With Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander for a lush soundscape. * Built-in high-definition webcam with microphone Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends. * Multiformat digital media card reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. * 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. * Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) Connect to the Internet without wires. * Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and V.92 high-speed data/fax modem For flexible wired Web connectivity options. * Weighs 6.8 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin For portable power. * Long battery life Of up to 3 hours to give you more time away from an outlet. * Honeycomb design For a stylish look. * Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition operating system With Service Pack 1 pre installed provides a stable operating platform. * Software package included With Adobe Reader, Cyberlink DVD Solution and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Works Office Home and Student 2007 and Money Essentials 2007 also included. * ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. * AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. *This model number indicates relative software performance among this AMD processor family. * **AMD's Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution. I just copy and pasted off best buy, but you get the idea, think its worth it? And would it be good for a decent gaming computer? EDIT: Also, I'll be using this for school, the games will probably be like FPS's, (Combat arms, Warrock, SWBF2)

Are gateway brand laptops good quality computers? Here are the specs on the laptop im considering it is Model: MD 7309u - Intel Pentium processor T4200 - Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed. - 3GB DDR2 memory - For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB. - Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support - Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. - 15.6" LCD high-definition widescreen display - With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in rich clarity. - 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) - For ample storage space and fast read/write times. - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M - With Intel Dynamic Video Memory technology and up to 1759MB total graphics memory. High-definition audio support. HDMI interface for connecting HD peripherals. - Illuminated multimedia touch control buttons - Keep your favorite media accessible at the touch of a button. - Built-in high-definition webcam with microphone - Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends. - Multi-in-1 digital media reader - Supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card formats. - 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports - For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. - Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) - Lets you wirelessly connect to the Internet on the go. - Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector - Along with a V.92-ready 56 Kbps modem for easy wired Internet connectivity. - Weighs 6.5 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin I am looking for a laptop mostly used for school and email, editing pictures and I also will be downloading music on it (which i know puts me at risk for some viruses). So I'd buy the norton anti-virus for the next years(is this sufficient enough for my protection). I plan on having it for 4-5 years at least!, I plan on getting the best buy Black-tie warranty for another $180. It is on sale for $399 at best buy. Please tell me any suggestions or pointers you have! or other reccomendations. I've never thought as gateway as being a good brand, so i am really unsure, but i also don't know a whole lot about computers. Is the 4gb of ram worth the extra money? or is 3gb plenty of room for me, and my computer still not be slow? Thank you =]

Wrong driver? SoundMAX Gateway e4000? So basically, I reformatted my computer yesterday, and when I try to install the sound driver, it says that the driver isn't found, and I need to reboot and try setup again. I'm going through a massive headache right now, and I didn't think it'd be THIS hard to reload a computer. Anyway, I was wondering if there was a different driver or something that could be installed? Here's some specs of my system. Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Install Language: English (United States) System Locale: English (Canada) Gateway E-4000 4000783 System Serial Number: 0029113881 Chassis Serial Number: 0029113881 Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 8 kilobyte primary memory cache 512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Not hyper-threaded Board: Intel Corporation D845GRG AAA81583-301 Serial Number: ABRG24346981 Bus Clock: 100 megahertz BIOS: Intel Corp. RG84510A.15A.0021.P11.0210160839 10/16/2002 Drives Memory Modules c,d 40.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 32.86 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space COMPAQ DVD-ROM SR-8583 [Optical drive] 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (4.02 GB) -- drive 1, SMART Status: Healthy WDC WD400EB-11CPF0 [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WMAAT6943115, rev 06.04G06, SMART Status: Healthy 510 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory Slot 'J6G1' has 256 MB Slot 'J6G2' has 256 MB Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 40.01 GB 32.86 GB free Network Drives None discovered Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon Owner 14/11/2010 2:01:25 PM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account None discovered Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller [Display adapter] HP 2009 [Monitor] (19.9"vis, s/n 3CQ9434WTP, October 2009) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller None discovered Virus Protection [Back to Top] new Group Policies No details available None discovered Communications Other Devices Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection Dhcp Server: none responded Physical Address: 00:07:E9:BF:F8:4A PCI / PnP Audio Device Description Type Intel 82801DB ICH4 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-1] PCI [ South Bridge: Intel 82801DB ICH4 ] South Bridge Properties: South Bridge Intel 82801DB ICH4 Revision / Stepping 81 / A1 Package Type 421 Pin BGA Package Size 3.1 cm x 3.1 cm Core Voltage 1.5 V AC'97 Audio Controller: Audio Controller Type Intel 82801DB(M) ICH4 Codec Name Analog Devices AD1981A Codec ID 41445372h S/PDIF Output Not Supported Chipset Manufacturer: Company Name Intel Corporation Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/chipsets.htm Driver Download http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/index.htm

Will the sims 3 work on this gateway computer? So I'm purchasing a new computer. I'm not a computer expert but I want to know if the sims 3 will work with this computer before I buy this pc. The sims 3 requirements are PC: windows xp sp2 or windows vista sp1 CPU: (xp) 2.0 Ghz P4 processor or equivalent, (vista) 2.4 Ghz P4 processor or equivalent RAM: (xp) 1 GB RAM, (vista) 1.5 GB RAM Hard Drive: 6.1 GB of Hard Drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved game. Video: DirectX 9.0 compatible A 128 MB video card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 GeForce 6100 and 710G cards are not compatible. Now the GATEWAY computer system: Processor speed: 3.2 Ghz System bus: 800 MHz Cache memory: 2 MB System Memory: 6 GB System Memory expandable to 8 GB Type of Memory: DDR3 Hard Drive Type: SATA Hard Drive Size: 1TB Graphics: Intel graphics Media accelerator x4500 lTD Audio: High Definition support, 5.1 channel surround sound support Network Card: Built In 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet LAN RJ- 45 connector USB: 2.0 ports: 9 (5 front, 4 rear) Operating System: windows, windows 7 home premium System Version: 64-bit Graphics Chip: Intel So will it work. And sorry if it's long I didn't wanted to leave out details. :)

What do you think of this gateway laptop? What's Included Gateway Laptop with AMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core Processor 6-cell lithium-ion battery AC power cord, AC power adapter Software: Adobe Reader Owner's manual Product Features From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores VISION Technology by AMD Makes your digital photos and Web sites look amazing and gives a boost to digital music playback. AMD Athlon™ II dual-core processor M300* Features 2.0GHz processor speed, 667MHz system bus and 1MB L2 cache. 4GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM. 15.6" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics Features up to 1919MB of HyperMemory that supports Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI port for connection to an HDTV. 2 built-in stereo speakers With high-definition audio support and 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room, Audio Enhancement featuring Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander. Built-in webcam with microphone Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends. Multi-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) To connect to the Internet without wires. Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and V.92 fax/modem For flexible wired Web connectivity options. Weighs 5.8 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin For easy portability. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. Software package included With Adobe Reader. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included. It is $499. My other laptop died about a year and a half ago - it was a refurb. sony viao - I think fan burned out. Looking for something affordable that will also work good. If it makes an difference, I currently have a gateway desktop. I have had no problems with it.

Gateway nv52 or my current desktop? Hi, my parents are saying that i can give them my current desktop (they've been wanting one for their room) and i can get a a pretty decent laptop for my birthday OR i can keep my desktop and i get something else for my birthday. I like the mobility of a laptop, because i like to go to friends houses alot and yes im a noob i will be playing World of Warcraft on it, and i also like the power of a desktop. Here are the specs for my desktop and the laptop i am able to get. Desktop i have: (These are just the main specs, i dunno much about computers and i built my desktop so i cant copy and paste anything) Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) 2 gigabytes of RAM DDR3 (i had 4 but one of the chips broke :\ im not sure if i will ever get another chip) AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 560 processor, 3300mhz, 3.3ghz Dual Core, ATI Radeon HD4200 onboard graphics, OR Laptop i will be getting: (Gateway nv52) Display Type: HD Widescreen Ultrabright™ LED-backlit Display Screen Size: 15.6" Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768 Memory Type: DDR2 Memory Size: 4GB Memory Speed: 667MHz Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB Capacity: 320GB Drive Types: Hard Drive Processor Brand: AMD Processor Class: Athlon 64 X2 Processor Type: Dual-Core Processor Speed: 2.1GHz Processor Number: QL-65 Lifestyle: Entertainment Condition: Refurbished Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Startup Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Platform: Laptop Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics GPU/VPU: ATI Radeon® HD 3200 Graphics Video Memory: Up to 1919MB of HyperMemory Video Interface: HDMI VGA Optical Drive Type: 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Capacity: 5-in-1 Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader Media Types: Secure Digital Memory Stick xD Memory Stick PRO MultiMediaCard (MMC) Audio Description: Integrated Audio Audio Chipset: Dolby Sound Room® High-Definition Audio Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass and Dolby® Sound Space Expander Audio Channels: Built-in Stereo Speakers Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port Audio Output: 1 - headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack with S/PDIF support Integrated Microphone: Yes PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A Serial Communication Ports: N/A Parallel Ports: N/A USB Ports (Total): 4 FireWire Ports: N/A Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A LAN Ports: 1 Modem Ports: 1 Audio Out Jacks: 1 Line In Jacks: N/A Microphone Jacks: 1 VGA Ports: 1 DVI Video: N/A HDMI Ports: 1 S-Video Connectors: N/A Port Replicator/Connector: N/A eSATA Ports: N/A Communications Description: Integrated LAN Integrated Modem Wireless LAN Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 802.11b/g/n Wireless Networking Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem Up to 300 Mbps 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Protocols: V.92 WIFI 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n Width: 14.6" Height: 1.0"~1.50" Depth: 9.8" Weight: 6.82 lbs Mouse Type: Multi-Gesture Touchpad Keyboard Type: Full-Size Keyboard Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion Specification Notes: [1] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are based upon the manufacturer's exact model specification as published on the manufacturer's website, and the manufacturer's product documentation. Integrated Webcam: Yes

Can Gateway® P-6860 FX Gaming Notebook run The Sims 3? This is the Gateway® P-6860 FX Gaming Notebook. Features: Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5550 2 MB L2 Cache | 1.83 GHz | 667 MHz FSB 17-inch Ultrabright™ WXGA+ TFT display Intel® PM965 chipset NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800M GTS HDMI version 1.2 1.3 Megapixel webcam 4096 MB 667 MHz DDR2 memory 320 GB SATA hard drive 8X Multi-format Double Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM and Labelflash™ 5-in-1 Memory card reader 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 802.11n wireless LAN Bluetooth® 2.0 Windows Vista™ Home Premium 64-bit with SP1 The Sims 3 Requirements FOR WINDOWS VISTA * 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1.5 GB RAM * A 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 * Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 * At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: * Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA 3-Series or above * 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent * 0.5 GB additional RAM

HP vs Gateway Laptop...which is better? The HP: Processor- AMD Athlon™ II Processor Speed- 2.3GHz Battery Type- 6-cell lithium-ion Display Type- High-definition LED with BrightView technology (1366 x 768) Cache Memory- 1MB on die Level 2 System Memory (RAM)- 3GB System Memory (RAM)- Expandable To 8GB Type of Memory (RAM)- DDR3 Hard Drive Type- SATA (5400 rpm) Computer Hard Drive Size- 320GB Optical Drive- DVD±RW/CD-RW Graphics- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Video Memory- Up to 1405MB total available Audio- SRS Premium USB 2.0 Ports- 3 Pointing Device- Touchpad with multigesture support and on-off button Graphics Chip- ATI Drive Capacity- 320GB Graphics Card- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 The Gateway: Processor- Intel® Pentium® Processor Speed- 2.3GHz Battery Type- 6-cell lithium-ion Display Type- High-definition LED-backlit with Ultrabright technology (1366 x 768) Cache Memory- 1MB on die Level 2 System Memory (RAM)- 3GB System Memory (RAM)- Expandable To 4GB Type of Memory (RAM)- DDR2 Hard Drive Type- SATA Computer Hard Drive Size- 320GB Optical Drive- Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Graphics- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M Video Memory- Up to 1695MB (Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0) Audio- High-definition support; optimized for 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement with Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander USB 2.0 Ports- 3 Pointing Device- Multigesture touchpad with 2-finger scroll, pinch, rotate and flip Graphics Chip- Intel Drive Capacity- 320GB Graphics Card- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M They're both the same price. I don't know which one would be a better laptop

Will this laptop support The Sime 3? I'm thinking of buying myself a laptop for Christmas from Best Buy. It's a great deal, only like $600. It's the Gateway Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor. Its specs are: Processor Brand- Intel® Processor- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor Speed- 2.2GHz Battery Type- 6-cell lithium-ion Display Type- LED-backlit high-definition widescreen with Ultrabright technology (1600 x 900) Screen Size- (Measured Diagonally)17.3" System Bus- 800MHz Cache Memory- 2MB on die Level 2 System Memory- (RAM)4GB Type of Memory- (RAM)DDR3 Hard Drive Type- SATA (5400 rpm) Computer Hard Drive Size- 500GB Optical Drive- Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Optical Drive Speeds- 4x DVD+R DL; 4x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x24x24 CD-RW Direct-Disc Labeling- No Digital Media Reader or Slots- Yes, digital media card reader Graphics- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Video Memory- Up to 1759MB (Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0) The Sims 3 Requirements: The Sims 3 requires at least the following: FOR WINDOWS XP * 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1 GB RAM * A 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 * The latest version of DirectX 9.0c * Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 * At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games FOR WINDOWS VISTA * 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1.5 GB RAM * A 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 * Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 * At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: * Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA 3-Series or above * 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent * 0.5 GB additional RAM Is it worth getting or no? I've had the sims 3 since it came out and haven't been able to play it (its killing me a little each day plus trying to upgrade my current PC to be able to play it has been a pain in the a**). And if not does anyone have any suggestions as to a good lap top to get? A laptop that isn't too pricey and can handle my Sims games addiction and video editing hobby plus school work would be fantastic!

I'm a buying a new laptop and I wanna make sure that it can support the Sims3..which laptop should I purchase? Here are the specs for the games as given by wikipedia: The sims 3 Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1 CPU Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent 2.0GHz (XP) 2.4GHz (Vista) [If built-in graphics chipsets then 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent.] Memory 1 GB (XP) 1.5GB (Vista)[If built-in graphics then add 0.5 GB additional RAM] Hard Drive Space 6.1GB or more for extra content Graphics Hardware DirectX 9.0c compliant card with 128 MB RAM (NVIDIA FX 5900/ATI 9500 or better) and support for Pixel Shader 2.0 Sound Hardware 100% DirectX 9.0c compliant card Macintosh Operating System Mac OS X 10.5.7 Leopard CPU Intel Core Duo Processor Memory 2 GB Hard Drive Space 6.1GB of free space and 1GB for additional content Graphics Hardware ATI X1600 or NVIDIA 7300 GT with 128 MB RAM or Intel Integrated GMA X3100 Im looking at 2 different cheaper gaming systems. A gateway FX and an Asus laptop. Here are the specs for both those systems: Gateway® P-7805u FX Edition Processor Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor1 P8400 (2.26GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache)7 Operating System Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP12 Memory 4096MB 1066MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory (2-2048MB modules)8 Hard Drive 320GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive5 Chassis Chassis with NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS Graphics with 1GB of GDDR3 Discrete Video Memory and Intel® PM45 Chipset8 Wireless Network Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/g/Draft-N Wireless LAN9 Adapter AC Adapter Application Software Microsoft® Works 9.0SE, Microsoft® Money Essentials & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)4 Battery 9-Cell Lithium Ion 86.58 Whr (2.6AHr) Color FX Premium Design with brushed metal keyboard surround and high-impact composite finish Digital Media Software Microsoft® Windows Media Player 11, Cyberlink® Power2 Go™, & Cyberlink® LabelPrint™ Dimensions (Box) 15.5" (H) x 19" (W) x 6.5" (D) or 394mm (H) x 485mm (W) x 165mm (D) Dimensions (System) 1.3"-1.70" (H) x 15.75" (W) x 11.75" (D) or 33-43mm (H) x 400mm (W) x 298mm (D) Display 17" High-Definition Widescreen WXGA+ Display (1440 x 900)10 Expansion Slots ExpressCard™ Type 54 External Ports (3) USB 2.0, VGA Connector, IEEE 1394b, eSATA Port, V1.2 HDMI Connector Keyboard and Mouse Full-Size Keyboard, Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll Media Card Reader 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader (Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ Pro, Multi Media Card™, Secure Digital™, xD-Picture Card™) Memory Capacity Maximum 4GB Modem 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port) Multimedia Buttons Illuminated Metal Precision-Touch Multimedia Buttons Network 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) Optical Drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW and DVD-RAM featuring Labelflash™ Technology11 Security Software Symantec Norton 360™ 2008 (60-day trial)6 Sound High-Definition Audio- 2 Channel, Built-In speakers, microphone, headphone/SPDIF Audio Out Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor + Toll Free12 Web Camera 1.3 Megapixel Integrated Webcam Weight 9.05 lbs. (4.11 kg) system unit only / 12.64 lbs. (5.73 kg.) box ASUS G Series G50VT-X6 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53G Screen 15.4" WSXGA+ Memory Size 4GB DDR2 Hard Disk 320GB Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS Video Memory 512MB DDR3 Card slot 1 x Express Card Dimensions 14.77" x 10.44" x 1.35-1.60" Weight 6.18 lbs. Tech Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology Other Features 30days Zero Bright Dot LCD CPU CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo CPU Speed P8700(2.53GHz) CPU FSB 1066MHz CPU L2 Cache 3MB Display Screen Size 15.4" Wide Screen Support Yes Display Type Wide SXGA+ Resolution 1680 x 1050 Operating Systems Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Graphics GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS Video Memory 512MB DDR3 Graphic Type Dedicated Card Hard Drive HDD 320GB HDD RPM 7200rpm Memory Memory 4GB Optical Drive Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi Optical Drive Interface Integrated Communications WLAN 802.11n Wireless LAN Bluetooth Yes Ports Card Slot 1 x Express Card USB 4 IEEE 1394 1 Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI Other port 1 x E-SATA Audio Ports Yes Audio Audio Integrated Sound card Speaker Internal Speakers Input Device Touchpad Yes Keyboard Standard Supplemental Drive Card Reader MMC, SD, MS/PRO Webcam Yes Power Battery 6-cell lithium ion Physical spec Dimensions 14.77" x 10.44" x 1.35-1.60" Weight 6.18 lbs. WHICH COMPUTER SHOULD I PICK?? WILL THE SIMS3 WORK ON EITHER OF THEM?!

How 2 install win.98 over win.xp. I tried re formating hrd drv. but it would not let me.can i install it msdos I tried to reformat drive but it would not let me. Someone put windows xp on my older gateway laptop and there is not enough memory or HD space to support such a large OS. Could someone help me install win 98 over xp. I was told that it could be done through MS Dos. If so could you tell me step by step on how to do this? Much appreciate it.

My cd drive won't open no power and is not recognized in device manager. Tried re setting it and registry fix So I have tried just about everything. I may have deleted some factory installed programs to gain memory space. Would this affect the cd burner. It is just not detected anywhere on my system. I own a gateway laptop model MX6440 windows XP system. In the event that it is defective and I get one at like Best Buy, will I need to have some special factory installed program to be able to use this or have it recognized by my laptop? I use itunes and windows media player. I'm just not sure. Another thing I have noticed is that my itunes won't sync. Is this a related issue to the fact that my dvd burner is crapped out or is this a whole new ballgame? Please some one give me some advice. The gateway tch support is useless. What solutions do I have? There also is a message pop up red X circle that says the dvd/cd drive burner is not installed or located or it's something along that line. Reinstall software, buy a new dvd/cd drive, fix a registry error, how do I make it work? Please Anyone?

ARMA 2 system requirments? Can my Gateway Fx 7811 laptop run arma 2? the system req. are... Minimum: OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista Processor: Dual Core CPU (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+ or faster) Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: GPU (Nvidia Geforce 7800 / ATI Radeon 1800 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 256 MB VRAM Hard Drive: 10 GB free HDD space Recommended: OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista Processor: Quad Core CPU or fast Dual Core CPU (Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or faster) Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Fast GPU (Nvidia Geforce 8800GT or ATI Radeon 4850 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 512 or more MB VRAM Hard Drive: 10 GB free HDD space MY INFORMATION IS UNDER THE attached link http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/2008/GodzillaFX/1015641R/1015641Rsp2.shtml Im not very good with computers please help

Can I put more memory on a laptop?If so,How do I do so?Can I just buy a better hard drive and place it in it? its a gateway 9150 solo , I know its not new... its really slow and cant support even the cheapest of webcams, I would like to figure out how to make it faster and have more space on the harddrive to download stuff.. thx its a gateway 9150 solo. I looked on the back and it says I 225mb and I called around about webcams they need at 500mb. I guess thats memory , I dont really know lol, I hope this info helps ...

Which video card should I get for my computer? I want to play The Sims 3, but I think I need a new video card. I don't know which video card would work best with my computer. Which brand should I buy? Please help me! This is my computer specifications: http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/1014733R/1014733Rsp2.shtml SIMS 3 System Requirements: FOR WINDOWS VISTA * Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) * 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1.5 GB RAM * At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content * 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least: * Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above. * 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent * 0.5 GB additional RAM SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS NVIDIA GeForce series FX 5900, FX 5950 6200, 6500, 6600, 6800, 7200, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950 8400, 8500, 8600, 8800 9600, 9800, GTX 260, GTX 280 ATI Radeon™ series 9500, 9600, 9800 X300, X600, X700, X800, X850 X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950 2400, 2600, 2900 3450, 3650, 3850, 3870, 4850, 4870 Intel® Extreme Graphics GMA X3x00 series

I don't think my computer will support Skyrim but i'm not sure. Will it? Skyrim needs: Minimum System Requirements * OS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 * CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or Althon X2 2.0 GHz * RAM: 3 GB * HDD: 15 GB * Graphics: 512 MB card * Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible * DirectX: Version 9.0c Recommended System Requirements * OS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 * CPU: Core 2 Quad 3 GHz * RAM: 3 GB * HDD: 15 GB free disk space * Graphics: 512 MB Graphics Memory * Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible * DirectX: Version 9.0c ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My computer has: Gateway FX400 X Intel Pentium D CPU:3.00 GHz Ram: 2.50 GB 32 Bit operating system I can't find the rest of the info for the specifications of the computer.

Trying to upgrade desktop computer? Okay, seeing as upgrading my laptop for my gaming purposes is utterly pointless, i'll will try upgrading my desktop. Computer Model: Gateway GM Model 5084 Specifications: http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/1009054/1009054sp2.shtml I would like to upgrade it. But what should i get? Is the Radeon 2600 video card better than what is already put in? and should i get more RAM? My goal: a overall faster computer....and to run a game called Aion (the most computer power sapping game out there). It's specifications: Connectivity : Broadband Internet connection DirectX : DirectX? 9.0c Hard Drive Space : 15GB hard disk space Operating System : Windows XP SP2/ Vista Processor : Dual Core CPU 2.0GHz or equivalent RAM : 2GB RAM Video Card : NVIDIA 6800 with 256MB RAM / ATI Radeon x800 with 256MB or higher Please give me names of video cards and RAM chip "thingies" and if they are available at retail stores like best buy. Thanks ^^ (Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, feliz navidad!)

This graphics card fit my computer? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130363 is one one I am planning to order but it won't say the size of it anywhere >.>.... I have a Gateway GM5632E Desktop Computer. You can google image search it for a picture. http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Intel2/4006194R/4006194Rmv.shtml (just a picture of my motherboard) I know I have 9inches of space for the card or 9 1/2inches for a completely tight squeeze. And I am planning to remove PCI Express ×1 slot since I have wireless on this desktop. If that does not work, which 9 series nvidia graphics card do you recommend?

reinstalled windows graphics card isnt on computer anymore? Ok basicly i partitioned my C drive (then deleted the other partition lol) and then reinstalled windows, now my graphics card is gone?? trying to figure out what is wrong before i just go out and buy a new graphics card in 2 weeks ive checked everywhere in my computer for the graphics card it just acts as if the graphics card isnt plugged in.... the windows version i installed was Windows xp home edition (i just got done upgrading to windows service pack 3 lol) and yeah lol also under device manager it has a yellow ! next to Video controller (VGA) compatible also i have an emachine model t5022 also my graphics card is Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 i think it says that on the front of my computer also i tried installing the drivers from the emachines website, no luck and then scanned via intel and nvidia websites it says i dont have one...but iam sure i did because before i partitioned and reinstalled windows, it worked fine also i dont have a cd for my graphics card i bought this computer at a thrift store and the graphics card was in it or if its too complicated for me to fix it myself and buying a new graphics card would fix it, ill just buy a new one i dont know how to update my motherboards drivers or check the bios, so if i have to do that please tell me lolz ALSOOOOOOOOOO i contacted emachines they were like no help but they told me to install the drivers from this link http://support.gateway.com/support/drive... when i do that it says This computer Does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software the setup will now exit.. and they told me they couldent help cause its a software problem or something... I reinstalled windows on this computer before with no problems.... And when i got the computer windows xp home edition was already on it (it says that on the front of my computer aswell HELPPPPPP please And also ive tried going through the update process with windows like clicking update drivers no work BTW before you answer read everything cause alot of ppl dont and then tell me stuff that i listed i already tried NOW REMEMBER incase you didnt see i have an emachine model t5022 (sorry sometimes i ask this i have to repeat myself rofl) ALSO someone told me to go into device manager and copy the PCI device IDs off the device that's showing with a yellow exclamation point and it says PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3371& SUBSYS_12071565&REV_01 \4&17F55CA6&0&0008 sorry have to space it out or i get ..... lol and that is why i said read everything, i installed it before it doesent work!

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Featuring AMD Athlon X2 Mobile Technology that lets you experience revolutionary performance, unbelievable system responsiveness and energy-efficiency second to none. Don't slow down for virus scan, multiple programs, or multimedia downloads - these dual desktop processors are up to 40% faster and awaiting your every command. Gateway M-1412 Laptop Computer Features: Processor: AMD Athlon X2 Mobile Technology TK-57 (1.9GHz) Memory: 1024MB DDR2 Dual-Channel, expandable to 4GB Hard Drive: 80GB HD Optical Drive: 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD+/-RW with DVD-RAM featuring LabelFlash Technology. Write max: 8x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW disks. Read max: 8x DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4x DVD+/-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM disks. Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 LCD Monitor: 15.4" Widescreen Ultrabright WXGA TFT (1280x800) Media Card Reader: 5-in-1 digital media manager - Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card (MMC) and XD-Picture Card Other Differentiator: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll and metal touch-sensitive multimedia buttons Additional Features and Specifications: •System Bus: 256KBx2 •Cache Memory: L2 HyperTransport technology at up to 1600MHz •Graphics: ATI Radeon X1270 •Video Memory: Up to 256MB of HyperMemory •Mouse: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll •Speakers: Stereo speakers, Microphone In, Headphone/Audio Out •Modem: 56K ITU V.92 fax/modem •Network Interface: 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet •Ports: (1) Expresscard Type 54 Expansion Slot, (3) USB 2.0, (1) VGA connector, (1) RJ11-modem, (1) RJ45-Ethernet, (1) AC adapter connector, (1) Kensington Lock Slot, (1) Microphone, (1) Headphone/SPDIF Audio Out, (1) HDMI connector v1.2 •Wireless Network Adapter: 802.11g •Measures approx. 10.39"L x 14.09"W x 1.4"H •Weighs 6.29 lbs. •Model #M-1412 •ETL listed •Made in China •Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Accessories Include: •Lithium-ion battery •3 PC essential software DVDs (not pre-installed) •3 Tiger Woods 2007 CDs •User manual Pre-Installed Software: •MS Works 9.0 •MS Money Essentials •MS Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period) •Adobe Reader 8 •CyberLink Power2Go for DVD Burning •Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 •Napster 3.0 (30-day trial) •Microsoft Internet Explorer •Google toolbar and Google desktop search •AOL (90-day complimentary trial) •Gateway Connect •NetZero Internet Access •Windows Live Messenger for Video Conferencing •LoJack for Laptops BIOS Hardware Persistence Agent (subscription required to activate) •Kensington Lock Slot (cable lock sold separately) •Spare Backup •GatewayShield Comprehensive Security: Norton Internet Security 2008 (60-day complimentary live updates) •Gateway BigFix - helps identify and solve problems •Gateway Games Powered by: WildTangent (pre-installed with 10 demo games and 60 minutes of game play) User-Installed Software: •DVD 1: World Book Encyclopedia 2008 •DVD 2: Entertainment - Aquazone Desktop Garden, Hoyle Board Games 2007, Hoyle Puzzle Games 2007, Morpheus Photo Animation Suite, Muppet Babies - Thinking and Sorting, My Scrapbook 2, Serif Creativity Suite (Serif Draw Plus 8, Serif Page Plus X2, Serif Panorama Plus 3, Serif Photo Plus 11, Serif Web Plus 10), Sudoku Crunch and Wizard Chess. •DVD 3: Productivity and Reference - ACT! 2007, Budget Express 3.0, Cook n with Betty Crocker, EMC Retrospect Express HD, Family Tree Heritage 7, Form Tool Deluxe 6, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2008, Stuffit Deluxe 11, Sunbird Calendar, Thunderbird Email, Turbo FloorPlan Landscape and Deck, Turbo FloorPlan Home Designer and Typing Instructor Deluxe. •CD 1, 2 and 3 - Tiger Woods 2007

Where can I get a driver for my Multimedia Audio Contoller? Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition (build 2600) Gateway E-4000 4000783 System Serial Number: 0027237288 Chassis Serial Number: 0027237288 Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.27 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 8 kilobyte primary memory cache 512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation D845GRG AAA81583-202 Serial Number: ABRG21805595 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Intel Corp. RG84510A.15A.0009.P03.0204300808 04/30/2002 Drives Memory Modules c,d 20.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 13.73 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LITEON CD-ROM LTN486S 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] WDC WD200EB-11CPF0 [Hard drive] (20.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WMAAU2041348, rev 06.04G06, SMART Status: Healthy 254 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'J6G1' has 256 MB Slot 'J6G2' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 20.01 GB 13.73 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon Owner 9/12/2007 9:53:29 PM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) ASPNET never Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account HP PSC 750 on \\SLAFSKY-BTBIWTS\Printer2 Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller [Display adapter] Gateway EV700 [Monitor] (16.1"vis, s/n LIC21520125, April 2002) Bus Adapters Multimedia Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller (3x) Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device Communications Other Devices BCM V.90 56K Modem Dell TrueMobile 1180 Wireless USB Adapter Auto IP Address: 192.168.2.4 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.2.1 Physical Address: 00:90:4B:7F:75:56 Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.2.6 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.2.1 Physical Address: 00:03:47:F8:05:82 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.2.1 Intel(R) Graphics Chipset (KCH) Driver Intel(R) Graphics Platform (SoftBIOS) Driver Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Logitech USB WheelMouse USB Root Hub (3x)

which laptop do you recommend? 1) HP dv4-1540us $579.99 after $50 rebate at Fry's OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6600, 2.20 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB MEMORY 4096MB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm), Max supported =8192MB, 2 accessible memory slots VIDEO GRAPHICS Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1695MB total available graphics memory HARD DRIVE 320GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA) DISPLAY 14.1" Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) AUDIO Altec Lansing with SRS Premium Sound WEBCAM HP Webcam with integrated digital microphone BATTERY 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery http://www.frys.com/search?search_type=adv&resultpage=0&sqxts=1&order_by=s00d&pType=&cat=0&query_string=dv4-1540us&minprice=&maxprice= 2) Gateway NV5435u $549.99 at Fry's Operating system: Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Processor: Intel Pentium Processor T4300 (2.10GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 cache) Display: 15.6" HD Widescreen Ultrabright™ LED-backlit Display,1366x768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio Memory: 4096MB DDR2 Dual-Channel 667MHz Memory Video: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M with up to 1695MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Audio: 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement, featuring Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass, Dolby® Sound Space Expander, High-Definition Audio Support, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, Built-in Digital Microphone Hard Drive: 320GB SATA Hard Drive Webcam: Integrated WebCam Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (4400 mAh), Up to 3.5-hour battery life http://www.frys.com/product/6048878?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG 3) Gateway NV7802u $599 at Best Buy Intel® Core®2 Duo mobile processor T6600 4GB DDR3 memory ◦17.3" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1600 x 900 resolution brings movies and games to life. ◦500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) ◦Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Features up to 1759MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 and supports Microsoft DirectX 10. HDMI port for connecting peripherals. Built-in webcam and microphone http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+NightSky+Black/9548661.p?id=1218122908891&skuId=9548661&st=nv7802u&cp=1&lp=1 I will use laptop for internet surfing, MS office, listen to the music. I won't do much gaming.

How much does 1gb of ram cost? Here is my computer information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The license associated with the Belarc Advisor product allows for free personal use only. Use on multiple computers in a corporate, educational, military or government installation is prohibited. See the license agreement for details. The information on this page was created locally on your computer by the Belarc Advisor. Your computer profile was not sent to a web server. Click here for more info. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Belarc System Management Products Your Privacy In page Links: Network Map new Software Licenses Software Versions & Usage new Missing Hotfixes Installed Hotfixes System Security Status CIS Benchmark Score Available only for Windows 2000, XP Pro, and 2003 Virus Protection Unknown Microsoft Security Updates Up-to-date -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer Profile Summary Computer Name: Paul-4817e13894 (in MSHOME) Profile Date: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 23:29:31 Advisor Version: 8.1e Windows Logon: the huejass ugly dog Plan for your next computer refresh... click for Belarc's System Management products Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Install Language: English (United States) System Locale: English (United States) Compaq Presario 061 ED865AA-ABA SR1610NX NA540 0n41411RE101AMETH00 System Serial Number: CNN53401GT Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.80 gigahertz AMD Sempron 256 kilobyte primary memory cache 512 kilobyte secondary memory cache 64-bit ready Not hyper-threaded Board: MSI AMETHYST-M 1.0 Bus Clock: 200 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.31 08/01/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 80.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 32.89 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-H492A [CD-ROM drive] Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 SAMSUNG SP0802N [Hard drive] (80.06 GB) -- drive 0, s/n S00JJ10Y748729, rev TK200-04, SMART Status: Healthy 224 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 256 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Slot 'A2' is Empty Slot 'A3' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 80.05 GB 32.89 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon the huejass ugly dog 12/8/2009 22:35:46 (admin) local system accounts Administrator 10/8/2009 09:32:51 (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort: Controllers Display Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller (2x) ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series [Display adapter] HP vs15 [Monitor] (14.6"vis, s/n CNC52337ZL, June 2005) Bus Adapters Multimedia Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller (2x) Realtek AC'97 Audio Virus Protection [Back to Top] new Group Policies No details available None discovered Communications Other Devices PCTEL Platinum V.90 Modem 1394 Net Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC primary Auto IP Address: 75.133.144.241 / 20 Gateway: 75.133.144.1 Dhcp Server: 68.114.37.12 Physical Address: 00:13:D3:2C:39:99 Networking Dns Servers: 24.217.0.5 24.217.201.67 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Compatible Mouse USB Mass Storage Device USB Root Hub (3x) See your entire network map... click for Belarc's System Management products new Network Map (mouse over IP address for physical address) [Back to Top] IP Device Type Device Details Device Roles 75.133.144.1 Router Static, static.unknown.charter.com, Cisco Gateway 75.133.144.2 System Static, static.unknown.charter.com, Asustek 75.133.144.241 Windows XP Workstation Paul-4817e13894 (in MSHOME) Find your security vulnerabilities... click for Belarc's System Management products Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top] All required security hotfixes (using the 11/10/2009 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) have been installed. Manage all your software licenses... click for Belarc's System Management products Software Licenses [Back to Top]

How can i fix my sound card after reformatting my PC? my sound card doesnt work after i reformat my PC, troubleshooting won't help.. Here's my System Info, i dont know what soundcard am i using.. Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) No details available Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.40 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 8 kilobyte primary memory cache 512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUSTeK Computer INC. P4V8X-X Rev 1.xx Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 1004.009 11/12/2003 Drives Memory Modules c,d 40.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 35.94 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space HL-DT-ST CD-ROM GCR-8525B 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] ST340015A [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5LA6WKQ9, rev 3.01, SMART Status: Healthy 256 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'DIMM0' is Empty Slot 'DIMM1' has 256 MB Slot 'DIMM2' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 40.01 GB 35.94 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon allan 1/1/2002 12:00:35 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] VIA Bus Master IDE Controller NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X [Display adapter] Default Monitor IBM 6331 E54 [Monitor] (13.8"vis, s/n 23-NZFT1, October 2004) Bus Adapters Multimedia VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (4x) VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller None detected Communications Other Devices SoftV92 Data Fax Modem VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter primary Auto IP Address: 122.2.157.95 / 20 Gateway: 122.2.144.1 Dhcp Server: 122.2.144.1 Physical Address: 00:0E:A6:71:31:73 Networking Dns Servers: 58.69.254.12 58.69.254.71 58.69.254.79 58.69.254.105 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Microsoft PS/2 Mouse USB Root Hub (5x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] AVG 7.5.484 Version 7.5.484 Realtime File Scanning On Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top] All required security hotfixes (using the 08/14/2007 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) have been installed. 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Which computers will play the sims 3 well? I have heard that the sims 3 doesn't play well for certain computers. I have the game now and i haven't gotten the computer yet, so I want to buy one that will play it well. The requirements FOR WINDOWS XP Windows XP (Service Pack 2) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent 1 GB RAM At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 FOR WINDOWS VISTA Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent 1.5 GB RAM At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above. 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 0.5 GB additional RAM SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS NVIDIA GeForce series FX 5900, FX 5950 6200, 6500, 6600, 6800 7200, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950 8400, 8500, 8600, 8800 9600, 9800, GTX 260, GTX 280 ATI Radeon™ series 9500, 9600, 9800 X300, X600, X700, X800, X850 X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950 2400, 2600, 2900 3450, 3650, 3850, 3870 4850, 4870 Intel® Extreme Graphics GMA X3x00 series The computers Gateway http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668194.php HP http://www.frys.com/product/5880753?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Toshiba http://www.frys.com/product/5809393?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Lenovo http://www.frys.com/product/5827623?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Or other computers? The sims 3 has a hard graphics card to compete with. Thank you!

Which laptop would be best to play the sims 3 on? I've narrowed down the list of laptops that i would be able to purchase and i was wondering which one of my choices would be able to play The Sims 3 the best. Heres a list of the requirements for the sims 3: FOR WINDOWS XP * Windows XP (Service Pack 2) * 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1 GB RAM * At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content * 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 FOR WINDOWS VISTA * Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) * 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1.5 GB RAM * At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content * 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least: * Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above. * 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent * 0.5 GB additional RAM Haha honestly i dont really know what any of that means but yeah. Now heres links to the laptops i can choose from: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+NightSky+Black/9548661.p?id=1218122908891&skuId=9548661&st=gateway%20m-6824%20intel%20core%20duo%20processor http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Satellite+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Centrino%26%23174%3B+Processor+Technology+-+Black+Onyx/9371583.p?id=1218093382833&skuId=9371583&st=toshiba%20satellite%20laptop%20with%20intel%20centrino%20processor%20technology&cp=1&lp=1 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=1218124206393&type=product http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Centrino%26%23174%3B+Processor+Technology+-+Black/9366544.p?id=1218092153204&skuId=9366544&st=asus%20strylish%20laptop%20intel%20centrino%202%20processor%20technology http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Pentium%26%23174%3B+Processor+-+Black/Silver/9601332.p?id=1218130741741&skuId=9601332&st=hp%20hdx%2018t&cp=1&lp=1 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Pentium%26%23174%3B+Processor+-+Piano+Black/9545138.p?id=1218122580087&skuId=9545138&st=hp%20hdx%2018t&cp=1&lp=3 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+Espresso+Black/9617184.p?id=1218131715265&skuId=9617184&st=hp%20hdx%2018t&cp=1&lp=6 Thank you! :) any help would be much appreciated!

I need a laptop to run the Sims 3? I'm looking to buy a laptop, and I want one that can run my games, mainly the Sims 3. I know practically nothing about computers and I don't understand the specs. Before I thought about gaming I thought about buying a laptop like this: http://www0.dealtime.com/xPF-Gateway-Gateway-M-6848-250GB-15-4-inch-Red-Laptop Or if that doesn't work, maybe a DELL XPS? These are the game requirements: FOR WINDOWS XP * Windows XP (Service Pack 2) * 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1 GB RAM * At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content * 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 FOR WINDOWS VISTA * Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) * 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1.5 GB RAM * At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content * 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least: * Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above. * 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent * 0.5 GB additional RAM

Which laptop should I get between these two? 1) Lenovo G550 with: * 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor * 4GB (204-Pin) DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory * 250GB 5400RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive, DVDRW Drive * 15.6" (1366x768) 16:9 LED Display, Intel GMA 4500M Graphics * Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Up to 3.8 Hours of Battery Life OR 2) Gateway Laptop with AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Processor 2.2GHz * 4GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power. * Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM. * 17.3" LCD high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1600 x 900 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. * 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. Windows 7 The Lenovo is around $560, the gateway is around $580. I really like that the gateway has a massive screen, more hard disk space and 4 USB ports, but people keep telling me that the Intel processor of the Lenovo makes up for it. Also, the lenovo has its headphone port in front, which will be extremely annoying for me since I always put my textbooks right in front of my laptop. What do you think?

Could you rate my Fabled Deck? I'm running Fabled as my main and they have been doing well. I've recently revised it to give some Dark World Support, until "The Fabled" monsters release in April. Please rate and fix if needed. Thanks Monsters (23) Morphing Jar Fabled Raven Fabled Kushano Fabled Kushano The Fabled Rubyruda Fabled Lurrie Fabled Lurrie Fabled Miztroji Fabled Grimro Fabled Krus Fabled Krus Fabled Urustos Fabled Soulkius Fabled Dianara Khakki, Guerilla of Dark World Khakki, Guerilla of Dark World Gold, Wu-Lord of Dark World Gold, Wu-Lord of Dark World Khakki, Guerilla of Dark World Dark Armed Dragon Fabled Ashenveil Chaos Sorcerer Vanity's Fiend (Plan B - Stopping Stardust Dragon and X-Sabers in their tracks) Spells(11) Lightning Vortex Dark World Lightning Dark World Lightning Dark World Dealings Dark World Dealings Swords of Revealing Light Mystical Space Typhoon Enemy Controller Monster Reborn Card Destruction Gateway to Dark World Traps(11) Forced Requisition (To empty opponents hand) Forces of Darkness (To reload Khakki) Dark Deal Dark Deal Divine Wrath (for Fabled Ability activation) Divine Wrath (" ") Karma Cut (" ") Karma Cut(" ") Scrap Iron Scarecrow Call of the Haunted Sakuretsu Armor Extra Deck Fabled Ragin Fabled Ragin Fabled Ragin Fabled Valkyrus Fabled Leviathan Fabled Leviathan Need: Mirror Force Fabled Raven x2 Fabled Grimro x2 I have constant problems with X-Sabers multiplying and Stardust/Assault Mode. So Vanity's fiend is there to level the playing field.

Can my computer run spore? my computers settings are ----------------- System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 7/16/2007, 21:31:20 Machine name: GEORGE Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Gateway System Model: GT5464 BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2140 @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.6GHz Memory: 1012MB RAM Page File: 883MB used, 1396MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 10 DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ Display Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. Display Devices --------------- Card name: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Chip type: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family DAC type: Internal Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2772&SUBSYS_7201107B&REV_02 Display Memory: 224 MB Dedicated Memory: 0 MB Shared Memory: 224 MB Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz) Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor Driver Name: igdumd32.dll Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1147 (English) DDI Version: 9Ex Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 12/12/2006 11:50:10, 2105344 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6432-11CF-B077-0B52A3C2CA35} Vendor ID: 0x8086 Device ID: 0x2772 SubSys ID: 0x7201107B Revision ID: 0x0002 Revision ID: 0x0002 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C Spores requirements ---------------------------------- Windows xp or vista 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent Vista(268 mb) ram at least 4gb hd space and 1gb for creations 128mb video cardwith support for pixel shader 2.0 please i really dont know much about computers and i would just like to know before i open the box.

Will my laptop play The Sims 3? Here are my system specs: ------------------ System Information ------------------ Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612) System Manufacturer: Gateway System Model: M-1617 BIOS: BIOS Version 90.02 Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 (2 CPUs), ~1.9GHz Memory: 1662MB RAM Page File: 1296MB used, 2283MB available --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: ATI Radeon X1270 Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc. Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x791F) DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz) Display Memory: 958 MB Dedicated Memory: 383 MB Shared Memory: 575 MB Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz) Here are the Sims 3 minimum requirements: FOR WINDOWS VISTA Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent 1.5 GB RAM At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above. 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 0.5 GB additional RAM SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS ATI Radeon™ series 9500, 9600, 9800 X300, X600, X700, X800, X850 X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950 2400, 2600, 2900 3450, 3650, 3850, 3870, 4850, 4870 Full Requirements: http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=236875146

are these good specs for $750 need a laptop for gaming/college? Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bits Platform Intel Core i5-430M Processor1 2.27GHz x2 Cores with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz x 2 Cores (1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache) System memory 8GB DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM Display 15.6" HD Ultrabright LED-backlit TFT LCD supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing2 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (220-nit); 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics Chassis with ATI Radeon HD 5470 Graphics with up to MB of HyperMemory (512MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 2034MB of shared system memory) supporting Shader Model 5.0 and Microsoft DirectX 11 with Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset Audio Optimized 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement, featuring Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, Dolby Sound Space Expander6 Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Storage 500GB SATA hard disk drive Multi-in-1 media card reader, supporting: SD MMC RS-MMC MS MS Pro xD Optical media drive 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Communication Video conference: Integrated high-def webcam with 640 x 480 @ 30fps resolution image capture WLAN: 802.11b/g/N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection LAN: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Fast Ethernet Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Dimensions and weight Dimensions: 26-37mm H x 372mm W x 250mm D Weight: 3.1kg with 6-cell battery I/O ports · 4 USB 2.0 · 1 HDMI port with HDCP support · 1 VGA · 1 headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support · 1 microphone-in jack · 1 RJ-45 LAN · 1 AC adapter connector Warranty 1 Year Gateway pick up and return

Can this computer handle Sims 3 and school work? Sims 3 Requirements: Minimum PC System Requirements PC Processor TypeIntel® Pentium® 4 processor or equivalentPC Processor Speed2GHzPC Operating SystemWindows XPPC System Memory1GB RAMPC Hard Drive Space6.5GB with 1GB additional space for custom contentPC Video128MB NVIDIA GeForce, ATI RADEON or Intel Extreme Graphics video card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 Computer Specifications: Gateway - Laptop / Intel® Core™ i3 Processor / 15.6" Display / 4GB Memory / 500GB Hard Drive Can this computer handle playing the Sims 3 well, and doing basic college work? I read the specification requirements for the game, however I don't know what is equivalent. However if this computer cannot handle it can anyone suggest a SPECIFIC computer that can?

Will Sims 3 work on this computer? hey okay so I'm looking into buying a new laptop, but i want one that Sims3 will run well on. This is the info for the computer I'm looking at Gateway P-6822 Core 2 Duo T5250 1.5 GHz 17-inch Widescreen Notebook General Features: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed w/COA Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 1.5 GHz processor 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 250 GB SATA hard drive 8x DVD±RW drive with Labelflash Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Up to 384 MB of Dynamic Video Memory 1.3 Megapixel Webcam HDMI port Integrated V.92 56K modem 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Integrated audio with built-in Keyboard with TouchPad 17-inch UltraBright WXGA+ TFT LCD (1440 x 900) Built-in Memory Card Reader I just copied the whole list sorry if theres uneeded info This is the minimum reqiurments for Sims 3 * Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) * 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1.5 GB RAM * At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content * 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 So will it work?

help sims 3 and computer? Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent 1.5 GB RAM At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above. 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 0.5 GB additional RAM does the gateway m-Series (the one with the flowers and its blue) have all this?

How Do I Move On.. Should I Move On? Okay I am going to let everything out in this box. At the end of last year I began to talk more with a boy I barely even knew, and then one thing lead to another - leaving me months later obsessing over him. No, he doesn't have feelings for me at all, but still i continue to carry living a life revolving round him. He didn't know i saw him that way till I told a few, and the word got out. Unfortunately, he found out then me and him became distant, however he carried on acting as if he never knew a thing. Until, one day after months of holding my feelings in I decided to tell him, regardless of the consequences I told him. I must say it was the most petrifying thing I have ever come across in my entire life, and I don't know what's worse than telling him or the fact that he already knew. “But, what am I going to do about it." These eight words turn into a giant splinter and pricked me so hard, and who’s to blame but my ignorance, lack of knowledge and stupidity. What great force took over me - making me think I was right in doing it? Love, yes the excuse for all mistakes a young person. The aftermath was so... I can't find the word. He chose to share the release of my feelings with a few friends, which resulted to me being mocked. He explained to a friend how he felt "embarrassed" by my feelings for him. What about how I felt? No, consideration of others feelings were thought of. Ideally, the best thing to do was to forget all about it happening. How can such despair be erased from the mind within a small space of time? The question isn't self explanatory or rhetorical, because there is an answer... You just can't! The next few weeks no conversation was made, nor eye contact. Why? Because awkwardness was ranting each others minds. Eventually, his attempts of communicating leaded to what i thought were 'back to normal'. But, this state or normality went back and fourth, almost like he came in and out of my life like a jack in the box. Till this day I'm still not sure why he ever spoke to me again. Was it because friendship meant a lot to him? Or simply because he felt bad for humiliating me, which he denied to telling anyone? Despite, everything feelings progress more and more by the day. This has really taken its toll on me, and the results are very apparent. I admit I am not the same as I used to be, because there is so much to think about. Sometimes, I over-think a little too much over every little thing he does, which deprives me of my own life. Now, there is many weeks till I see him again, but will I feel the same? Personally, I think I will because out of sight doesn't necessarily mean out of mind. But, distant does make the heart grow fonder. However, friends think now I don't see him - I probably will forget him. I sometimes do wonder why him? Of all boys in the entire world what makes him hold the key to my heart? I will never forget this person, because I will never get over them. You can laugh when I say this, but i will always have this person in my heart. Friends do play a big part in my life, and without them I would make a whole lot of more mistakes. I open to my friends, and do literally spill the beans. However, I now realize not all friends are there to support you. One could use your problem as a gateway to really get inside and hurt you. Yes, it's happened! I told a friend about my feelings for him, and she threw herself at him in front of me. She sat next to him,watching him,touching him, while looking back at me smiling. Knowing I was fully aware of what was going on. Now, I'm not going to swear - I've written too much to ruin it with foul language. But, I would describe her as spiteful,vindictive,hypocritical bitch. What friend would do that, and her crazy antics can no longer get to me. She got everything,and more than she deserved. Let's just say karma is like a wasp - you hurt it and it will sting you like a bitch. I spend most of my months of being fifteen just hating on her, because she was the devil in the flesh. A source of evil, and I only blame myself for letting too many people know my secrets. Death is the highest punishment for hypocrisy is what i think, but unfortunately it's illegal for me to slay that dragon. Now, my only problem is to move on - I do love him, but the pain and impatience I go through builds up. The most painful feeling in the world to me is not having the one you love- love you back. I'm not begging for him to love me, but just a way to get over him. Even though, I say it's impossible - there must be a form of forgetting him. Wherever there is a will there's a way, and I have enough will power to move on. But, my thoughts wont move.I don't know how to end this, but I think it's best now - because no-one wants to hear the only crisis a fifteen-year-old girl is going through. Thank you for reading the only thing that keeps me down.

What kind of video card/graphic card should I get!!!!?????????? I have a gateway m-series and want to know what kind of graphics card i should get because I want one with 512mb these are my specs SYSTEM INFORMATION Computer Manufacturer Gateway Computer Model Operating System (O/S) Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 Operating System Build (O/S)(build 6001), 64-bit Operating System (version) 6.0.6001 System RAM 4.0 GB CD or DVD Device Optiarc DVD RW AD-7563A ATA Device System Hard Drive Overview System Total Storage size:232.9 GB Local Disk C:217.2 GB Used space:152.3 GB Free Space:64.9 GB Local Disk D:15.7 GB Used space:7.7 GB Free Space:8.0 GB Collapse/Expand GRAPHICS INFORMATION Graphics Product Intel® GM965 Graphics Driver Version 7.14.10.1437 3D AccelerationYes Hardware Transform & Lighting Support Yes Video Memory358.0 MB Vertex Shader Support 3.0 Pixel Shader Support 3.0 Microsoft DirectX* Version 10.0 Graphics Product [2]Intel® GM965 please please help thank you soooooo much you are helping me make Christmas so much easier for me

People...what motherboard am i using(from info below)..need to find website n install sound..how?help....? Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.80 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory cache 2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: P4M800Pro8237 Bus Clock: 50 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 09/29/2006 Drives Memory Modules c,d 122.92 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 116.21 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space ATAPI DVD DD 2X16X4X16 [CD-ROM drive] 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] MAX 050714 [Hard drive] (122.94 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 92000000000000000000, rev YAR41BW0, SMART Status: Healthy 480 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (FAT32 on drive 0) 59.99 GB 55.48 GB free d: (NTFS on drive 0) 62.93 GB 60.73 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon Gia 7/2/2007 4:30:35 PM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Chelsea FC never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never Mama never (admin) SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account None detected Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller VIA Bus Master IDE Controller None detected Bus Adapters Multimedia VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (4x) VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller None detected Communications Other Devices VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.2 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.1 Physical Address: 00:01:2E:19:4A:44 Networking Dns Servers: 192.168.1.1 202.188.0.133 202.188.1.5 HID-compliant consumer control device HID-compliant device USB Human Interface Device (3x) HID Keyboard Device HID-compliant mouse USB Composite Device USB Root Hub (5x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] avast! antivirus 4.7.1001 [VPS 000753-0] Version 4.7.1001 Realtime File Scanning On so erm..where can i download software to install my sound? Help...im not good at this.. thanks

What's the best laptop for Sims 3? Or Sims 2. Either one. I'll be mostly using it for that AND for school & Video editing. Toshiba Satellite Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9164343&type=product&id=1218040476937 Product Features Intel® Centrino® processor technology with Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T6400 Intel® GM45 chipset, Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN network connection (802.11a/b/g/n) and extended battery life. 4GB PC6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory For multitasking power; 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media; supports DVD-RAM; also supports Labelflash direct-disc labels using compatible Labelflash media. 15.4" WXGA TFT-LCD widescreen display With TruBrite technology and 1280 x 800 resolution. Provides native support for 720p content to bring your movies and games to life. 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers plenty of storage space and fast read/write times. ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3650 graphics card With 512MB discrete and up to 1790MB dynamically allocated memory (2302MB total) using HyperMemory technology for lush images and vivid detail. Built-in Harman/Kardon speakers. S-video and REGZA LINK HDMI outputs Ensure flexible connectivity options. CD/DVD control buttons Including play, pause, stop, previous track and next track to provide easy media control. One-touch Internet button launches your default Web browser. Built-in webcam and microphone Make it easy to video chat with friends and family. 5-in-1 bridge media adapter Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card for convenient access to your digital media. i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports Allows fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA/USB combo port for additional connection options. Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN With RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem so you can enjoy quick and easy access to the Internet. Weighs 6 lbs. and measures 1.5" thin For portable power. Fusion finish with Kinetic pattern Gives your laptop a stylish exterior. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system With Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled for a stable platform. Software package included With PowerCinema, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, Adobe Acrobat Reader and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 also included. ENERGY STAR compliance Assures a high standard of energy efficiency. OR Gateway - Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology - Burgundy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9172646&type=product&id=1218044029503 Product Features Intel® Centrino® processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6400 Intel® GM45 chipset, Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100 network connection (802.11a/b/g/n) and extended battery life. 4GB PC2-5300 DDR2 memory For multitasking power; 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL media; supports DVD-RAM; also supports Labelflash direct-disc labels using compatible media. 15.6" WXGA TFT-LCD widescreen display With 1366 x 768 resolution to bring your movies and games to life. 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics With up to 1759MB of Dynamic Video Memory; high-definition audio (2-channel support); HDMI output. Multimedia touch controls Provide easy access to and control of your media and applications at the touch of a button. Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends. 5-in-1 digital media manager Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card for easy digital photo transfer. 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector Along with a V.92 high-speed modem for easy Internet access. Weighs only 7.7 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin For portable power. Long battery life Of up to 4 hours to give you more time away from an outlet. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system With Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled for a stable operating platform. Software package included With Microsoft Works 9, Money Essentials; Adobe Reader 9.0; Cyberlink Power2Go and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included. HERES THE LINK TO BOTH TO COMPARE: {Hopefully it works. If not. Oh well :) }

Sims 3 is my computer compatible? I just bought a gateway NV5207u below are the specs. I want to buy the Sims 3 for it .I want to be sure before I buy since you cannot return it once it has been opened.I tried posting this on the forums on the Sims 3 website,unless you own the game and have a serial code you cannot post on the forums.The system requirements section on the website does not list what it needs to run on windows 7 .I'm hoping to find someone on here that has some experience with the game and windows 7.I will also link the system requirements part of the website for the game. http://www.thesims3.com/game/systemreq Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 QL-65 Dual-Core Processor (2.1GHz, 667MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache) Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)7 Memory 4096MB Dual-Channel DDR2 667MHz sDRAM Support8 Hard Drive 320GB SATA hard drive2 Color Sleek Honeycomb Case Design with Coffee Brown Lid Display 15.6" HD Widescreen Ultrabright™ LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)9 Adapter AC Adapter Application Software Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)1 Battery 6-Cell Lithium Ion (4400 mAh) Chassis Chassis with ATI Radeon® HD 3200 Graphics with up to 1919MB of HyperMemory™ supporting Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft® DirectX® 10 with AMD M780G Chipset8 Convenience Features Gateway MyBackup Button, Touchpad Lock and Dedicated Numeric Keypad Digital Media Software Cyberlink® DVD Solution™ featuring PowerDVD™ and Power2 Go™ Dimensions (Box) 3.97" (H) x 16.6" (W) x 12.4" (D) or 101mm (H) x 421mm (W) x 314mm (D) Dimensions (System) 1.0"-1.50" (H) x 14.6" (W) x 9.8" (D) or 26-37mm (H) x 372mm (W) x 250mm (D) External Ports (4) USB 2.0, VGA Port, HDMI™ Port Keyboard and Mouse Full-Size Keyboard with Multi-gesture Touchpad Media Card Reader Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader (Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ Pro, Multi Media Card™, Secure Digital™, xD-Picture Card™)4 Modem 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port) Network Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) Optical Drive 8x DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive Productivity Software Adobe® Reader®, Adobe® Flash® Reader, Gateway MyBackup Solution, Gateway Recovery Management Security Software Norton Internet Security™ 2009 (60-day trial)6 Sound High-Definition Audio Support (2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement featuring Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass, Dolby® Sound Space Expander), Built-In speakers, Digital microphone, headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack with S/PDIF support5 Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor10 Web Camera Integrated Webcam Weight 6.82 lbs. (3.1 kg) system unit only / 10.28 lbs. (4.66 kg.) box Wireless Network 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®3

how to run cfs carbon in my pc? BOLW IS MY PC CONFIGRATION..... Welcome! Welcome to Electronic Arts System Information Utility, Easy Info. This tool can be used by yourself and our technical support representatives to help find a solution to any technical issues you may be experiencing with your game. Please make sure that your system meets minimum requirements and that you have the most updated drivers for both your video and sound devices. System Overview / Comparison Your System Results Game Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600) Pass Windows XP/2000 System Memory 510.8 Pass 512.0 Processor Speed 2400.1 Pass 1700 MHz (1.7 GHz) DirectX Version 9.0c Pass 9.0c Display Device Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller Unknown Compatibility Display Memory 64.0 Pass 64.0 Display Driver 6.13.01.3317 Unknown Compatibility Sound Device Realtek AC97 Audio Pass Sound Driver 5.10.5190 Unknown Compatibility Operating System Information Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600) Internet Explorer Information Version 7.00.5730.0013 System Device Information Processor Intel Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz 2400.1 Mhz Memory System Total 510.8 Virtual Total 2047.9 Pagefile Total 1248.6 Snapshot System Available 220.9 Virtual Available 2002.0 Pagefile Available 905.7 Monitor Information Monitor Name Plug and Play Monitor Refresh Rate 75 Hz Network Card Information Name Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport IP Address 172.16.54.58 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 Gateway 172.16.0.1 Primary WINS Server N/A DHCP N/A System Device Information Background Processes Information Process Name [System Process] Process Name System Process Name SMSS.EXE Process Name CSRSS.EXE Process Name WINLOGON.EXE Process Name SERVICES.EXE Process Name LSASS.EXE Process Name SVCHOST.EXE Process Name SVCHOST.EXE Process Name SVCHOST.EXE Process Name SVCHOST.EXE Process Name SVCHOST.EXE Process Name wbload.exe Process Name SPOOLSV.EXE Process Name EXPLORER.EXE Process Name avgwdsvc.exe Process Name SOUNDMAN.EXE Process Name IGFXTRAY.EXE Process Name HKCMD.EXE Process Name avgtray.exe Process Name daemon.exe Process Name realsched.exe Process Name BTDNA.EXE Process Name NMBgMonitor.exe Process Name CTFMON.EXE Process Name CyberoamClient.exe Process Name avgemc.exe Process Name avgrsx.exe Process Name avgnsx.exe Process Name avgcsrvx.exe Process Name bittorrent.exe Process Name WSCNTFY.EXE Process Name ALG.EXE Process Name EasyInfo.exe Process Name wmiprvse.exe Media Device Information Mass Storage Devices Type Removable File System N/A Total Space 0 Bytes Free Space 0 Bytes Mass Storage Devices Type Fixed File System FAT32 Total Space 18.6 GB Free Space 9.8 GB Mass Storage Devices Type Fixed File System FAT32 Total Space 18.2 GB Free Space 5.4 GB Mass Storage Devices Type Fixed File System NTFS Total Space 431.4 MB Free Space 194.8 MB Mass Storage Devices Type CD / DVD Drive File System N/A Total Space 0 Bytes Free Space 0 Bytes Mass Storage Devices Type CD / DVD Drive File System CDFS Total Space 21.8 MB Free Space 0 Bytes DirectX Information Version 9.0c Long Version 4.09.0000.0904 Display Device (Primary Only) Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller Device Description Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller Manufacturer Intel Corporation GUID D7B78E66-6622-11CF-36E3-4176AEC2CD35 Driver Version 6.13.01.3317 Module ialmrnt5.dll Date 10-25-2002 Memory Local 64.0 Local 51.8 Non-Local 47.0 Texture 45.0 Sound Device (Primary Only) Realtek AC97 Audio Device Description Realtek AC97 Audio Manufacturer Realtek Semiconductor Corp. GUID BD6DD71A-3DEB-11D1-B171-00C04FC20000 Driver Version 5.10.5190 Module ALCXWDM.SYS Date 4-25-2003 Capabilities Max 3D Buffers 17 Supports Mono Output True Supports Stereo Output True

What laptop should I get? i was thinking between the Dell Inspiring 1464, the Dell Inspiring Studio 15, and the Gateway NV5390u which one? my configurations: Inspiring 1464: ◦Intel® Pentium® processor T4400 Features an 800MHz system bus, 1MB cache and 2.2GHz processor speed. ◦4GB DDR2 Sodium memory For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB. ◦Multi format DVD±RW/CD-RW drive To create custom DVDs and CDs. ◦14" LOCALED high-definition widescreen display With True Life technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. ◦320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. ◦Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD For lush images. Built-in stereo speakers. ◦Built-in 1.3MP webcam Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends. ◦7-in-1 media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMedia Card Plus, High-Density Secure Digital and Secure Digital High Capacity formats. ◦3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. ◦Built-in Dell 1397 wireless networking card (802.11b/g) For a wireless connection to the Web. ◦Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN For quick and easy wired Web connection. ◦Weighs 5 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin *Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system reinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. Studio 15: COLORS Midnight Blue edit PROCESSOR Intel® Pentium™ Dual Core T4400 (2.2GHz/800Mhz SFB/1MB cache) edit OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit MEMORY 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz edit HARD DRIVE Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) edit WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty (10-14 Day Mail-In Service After Remote Diagnosis) VIDEO CARD Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500HD edit HD DISPLAY 15.6” High Definition (720p) LED Display with True Life™ and Camera edit WIRELESS CARDS Dell 1397 Wireless-G edit KEYBOARD Back-lit Keyboard edit BATTERY OPTIONS 56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell) edit BLUETOOTH Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal (2.1) edit OPTICAL DRIVE 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) edit SOUND OPTIONS High Definition Audio 2.0edit Gateway: ◦VISION Technology by AMD Makes your digital photos and Web sites look amazing and gives a boost to digital music playback. ◦AMD Athlon™ II dual-core processor M300* Features 2.0GHz processor speed, 667MHz system bus and 1MB L2 cache. ◦4GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power. ◦Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM. ◦15.6" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. ◦500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. ◦ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics Features up to 1919MB of HyperMemory that supports Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI port for connection to an HDTV. ◦2 built-in stereo speakers With high-definition audio support and 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room, Audio Enhancement featuring Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander. ◦Built-in webcam with microphone Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends. ◦Multi-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. ◦4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. ◦Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) To connect to the Internet without wires. ◦Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and V.92 fax/modem For flexible wired Web connectivity options. ◦Weighs 5.8 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin For easy portability. ◦Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. For easy portability.

New Six Samurai Deck For The Future? Hey I just recently got rid of all my X-Saber stuff for Six Samurai stuff because I knew more support was coming out. Anyways I play tested the deck with the new samurai's (proxys) and I do believe a couple of these cards will get limited by March of next year because this is the most overpowered deck I've ever played. So here's the deck list... Monsters: 21 3x The Six Samurai - Zanji 3x True Six Samurai - Kizan 3x Grandmaster Of The Six Samurai 2x Shien's Yoriko 2x Great Shogun Shien 2x The Six Samurai - Yaichi 2x True Six Samurai - Kageki 2x True Six Samurai - Mizuho 2x Kagemusha Of The Six Samurai Spells: 14 3x Six Samurai United 3x Gateway Of The Six 2x Book Of Moon 2x Mystical Space Typhoon 1x Dark Hole 1x Cold Wave 1x Monster Reborn 1x Reinforcements Of The Army Traps: 5 2x Bottomless Trap Hole 1x Mirror Force 1x Torrential Tribute 1x Solemn Judgment Extra Deck: 11 3x True Six Samurai - Shien 1x Naturia Beast 1x Goyo Guardian 1x Stardust Dragon 1x Colossal Fighter 1x Lightning Warrior 1x Black Rose Dragon 1x Alley Of Justice, Catastor 1x Brionac, Dragon Of The Ice Barrier So thats the deck, I know its a bit early to start thinking about Six Samurais now but I wanted to throw something out there so we can pool our ideas together and build it even better than it is. I encourage you to look up the new samurais effects and comment also start thinking of ways to get past Kinetic Soldier and Gozen Match as they will be side decked heavily against Six Samurais. Thanks and all the best :)

Are these Laptops "DECENT" for gaming? HP - Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Processor - White for 450$ Product Features VISION Technology Premium by AMD For every detail to jump right off the screen when you're viewing high-definition movies and videos, playing games, converting MP3 tracks or video chatting online. AMD Turion™ II dual-core mobile processor M520* For enhanced performance in an ultrathin, ultramobile laptop. 4GB DDR2 DIMM memory For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL or DVD-R DL media; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media. 14.1" WXGA high-definition widescreen display With BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 graphics Features 128MB display cache memory and up to 1918MB total video memory for lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV. Altec Lansing support with SRS Premium Sound. HP Mobile remote For easy control over media. Built-in webcam with digital microphone Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends. Add special effects for fun. 5-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. One eSATA/USB combo port. Gateway - Laptop with AMD Athlon™ II X2 Dual-Core Processor - Midnight Blue (430$) Product Features VISION Technology by AMD Makes your digital photos and Web sites look amazing and gives a boost to digital music playback. AMD Athlon™ II X2 dual-core processor M300* For true multicore performance, optimized to deliver the benefits of Windows 7. AMD PowerNow!™ 3.0 and Cool'n'Quiet™ technologies for a cool, quiet and energy-efficient PC. 4GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM. 15.6" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics Features up to 1919MB of HyperMemory that supports Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI port for connection to an HDTV. 2 built-in stereo speakers With high-definition audio support and 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room, Audio Enhancement featuring Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander. Built-in webcam with microphone Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends. Multi-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. ~Will mostly be playing Aion and these Laptops are right on my budget (part time job -_-) ~Out of the two which one is better (srry links would not work) ***TY for ur time and a suggestion of a laptop (thats around 450$) would be appreciated

Would this laptop run the Sims 3? Its the Gateway MD7818u Its specs are... Video Card: Intel GMA4500MHD (128Mb of Video Memory and up to 1759MB) Ram: 4Gb DDR2 Hard Drive : 500GB SATA Optical Drive: Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Optical Speeds: 4x DVD+R DL; 4x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x16x24 CD-RW Processor: Intel Centrino/ Core 2 Duo T6400 2.0 Ghz Battery: 8 cell L-ion 6 Hour Battery Life OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Bit Wireless: A+B+G+N Cache: 2MB on Die Level 2 System Bus : 800 Mhz Screen: 15.6 WXGA TFT LCD 1366x 768 The Sims 3 System Requiremnts The Sims 3 requires at least the following: FOR WINDOWS XP * 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1 GB RAM * A 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 * The latest version of DirectX 9.0c * Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 * At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games FOR WINDOWS VISTA * 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1.5 GB RAM * A 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 * Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 * At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: * Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA 3-Series or above * 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent * 0.5 GB additional RAM Windows Supported Video Cards ----------------------------- NVIDIA GeForce series FX 5900, FX 5950 6200, 6500, 6600, 6800 7200, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950 8400, 8500, 8600, 8800 9300, 9400, 9500, 9600, 9800 G100, GT 120, GT 130, GTS 150 GTS 250, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 285, GTX 295 ATI Radeon(TM) series 9500, 9600, 9800 X300, X600, X700, X800, X850 X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950 2400, 2600, 2900 3450, 3650, 3850, 3870 4850, 4870 Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) GMA 3-Series, GMA 4-Series Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but may run comparatively slower. Standalone cards that are installed in vanilla PCI slots (not PCIe or PCIx or AGP), such as some GeForce FX variants, will perform poorly. Integrated chipsets such as the ATI Xpress and the NVIDIA TurboCache variants may default to settings that are higher than what would be optimal for them. Graphics settings can be lowered to improve performance. The NVIDIA GeForce FX series is unsupported under Vista. Now I think my Laptop can run it even if only a little slower but I am mostly worried about the Proccesor Speed and the Graphics Card.

Should I buy this laptop? Here are the specs on the laptop im considering it is Gateway Model: MD 7309u - Intel Pentium processor T4200 - Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed. - 3GB DDR2 memory - For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB. - Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support - Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. - 15.6" LCD high-definition widescreen display - With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in rich clarity. - 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) - For ample storage space and fast read/write times. - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M - With Intel Dynamic Video Memory technology and up to 1759MB total graphics memory. High-definition audio support. HDMI interface for connecting HD peripherals. - Illuminated multimedia touch control buttons - Keep your favorite media accessible at the touch of a button. - Built-in high-definition webcam with microphone - Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends. - Multi-in-1 digital media reader - Supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card formats. - 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports - For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. - Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) - Lets you wirelessly connect to the Internet on the go. - Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector - Along with a V.92-ready 56 Kbps modem for easy wired Internet connectivity. - Weighs 6.5 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin I am looking for a laptop mostly used for school and email, editing pictures and I also will be downloading music on it (which i know puts me at risk for some viruses). So I'd buy the norton anti-virus for the next years(is this sufficient enough for my protection). I plan on having it for 4-5 years at least!, I plan on getting the best buy Black-tie warranty for another $180. It is on sale for $399 at best buy. Please tell me any suggestions or pointers you have! or other reccomendations. I've never thought as gateway as being a good brand, so i am really unsure, but i also don't know a whole lot about computers. Is the 4gb of ram worth the extra money? or is 3gb plenty of room for me, and my computer still not be slow after a few years? Thank you =] Yeah, im not a gamer at all, unless the occasional pogo counts!

my laptop is very slow!HELP! my laptop HP ZV5000 NOTEBOOK is very very slow when i try to get on to the internet browser i have to wait like 5 mins and that not the only error so plz help! just read the important bits i know it a lot of writing im sorry Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Hewlett-Packard Pavilion zv5200 (EC451EA#ABU) F.34 System Serial Number: CND52001F2 Enclosure Type: Notebook Processor a Main Circuit Board b 800 megahertz AMD Athlon 64 64 kilobyte primary memory cache 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Compal 08A0 32.41 Serial Number: CND52001F2 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Hewlett-Packard F.34 12/23/2004 Drives Memory Modules c,d 60.00 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 52.23 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4080N [CD-ROM drive] IC25N060ATMR04-0 [Hard drive] (60.01 GB) -- drive 0, s/n MRA301KEKSA31H, rev MO3OAD4A, SMART Status: Healthy 1024 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'S1' has 512 MB Slot 'S2' has 512 MB Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 57.68 GB 49.91 GB free d: (NTFS on drive 0) 2.33 GB 2.31 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon ferni 8/12/2008 10:30:19 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) ASPNET never Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account None detected Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go 64M [Display adapter] Default Monitor Hitachi 15.4 [Monitor] (15.4"vis, November 2004) Bus Adapters Multimedia Texas Instruments PCI-1620 CardBus Controller with UltraMedia (2x) Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller (2x) SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Communications Other Devices 1394 Net Adapter Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.2.3 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.2.1 Physical Address: 00:90:4B:A1:85:E5 Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Dhcp Server: 192.168.2.1 Physical Address: 00:0F:B0:6E:93:67 Networking Dns Servers: 192.168.2.1 194.168.4.100 194.168.8.100 Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Microsoft AC Adapter Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery USB Human Interface Device Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard HID-compliant mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse USB Root Hub (3x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] Panda Antivirus 2008 Version 3.01.00 Realtime File Scanning On

i have no sound on my comptuter? i have no cds or nuffin i need help to find drivers ican give u all dis information Operating System System Model Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600) iQon.ie 8S661GXMP rev 1.1 Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.93 gigahertz Intel Celeron 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-8S661GXMP Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F2 06/22/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 80.02 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 75.31 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A [CD-ROM drive] 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] Generic USB Storage-CFC USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 Generic USB Storage-MMC USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 Generic USB Storage-MSC USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Generic USB Storage-SMC USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 WDC WD800BB-00JHC0 [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAM98839808, rev 05.01C05, SMART Status: Healthy 480 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 80.02 GB 75.31 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon Administrator 20/07/2007 21:06:26 (admin) local system accounts ASPNET never Guest never HelpAssistant never Law never (admin) SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account None detected Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] SiS PCI IDE Controller None detected Bus Adapters Multimedia SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller (3x) SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device USB Audio Device Communications Other Devices Smart Link 56K Voice Modem SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.0.2 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.0.1 Physical Address: 00:0F:EA:F5:F1:44 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.0.1 HID-compliant consumer control device (2x) HID-compliant device USB Human Interface Device (2x) HID Keyboard Device HID-compliant mouse USB Composite Device (2x) USB Mass Storage Device USB Root Hub (4x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] No details available I HAVE NO DISK AT ALLL I DONT NO WERE TO FIND THEM I DONT NO NUFFIN ABOUT IT ALL I WANNA NO IS WITH THE INFORMATION I AM GIVIN U CAN U FIND THE SOUND DRIVER I NEED TO DOWNLOAD I HAVE PHILIPS MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM MODEL:SPA1200NM/05

Whats my motherboard model?from the info below..and do i have a sound card??? Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.80 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory cache 2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: P4M800Pro8237 Bus Clock: 50 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 09/29/2006 Drives Memory Modules c,d 122.92 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 116.21 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space ATAPI DVD DD 2X16X4X16 [CD-ROM drive] 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] MAX 050714 [Hard drive] (122.94 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 92000000000000000000, rev YAR41BW0, SMART Status: Healthy 480 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (FAT32 on drive 0) 59.99 GB 55.48 GB free d: (NTFS on drive 0) 62.93 GB 60.73 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon Gia 7/2/2007 4:30:35 PM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Chelsea FC never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never Mama never (admin) SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account None detected Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller VIA Bus Master IDE Controller None detected Bus Adapters Multimedia VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (4x) VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller None detected Communications Other Devices VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.2 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.1 Physical Address: 00:01:2E:19:4A:44 Networking Dns Servers: 192.168.1.1 202.188.0.133 202.188.1.5 HID-compliant consumer control device HID-compliant device USB Human Interface Device (3x) HID Keyboard Device HID-compliant mouse USB Composite Device USB Root Hub (5x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] avast! antivirus 4.7.1001 [VPS 000753-0] Version 4.7.1001 Realtime File Scanning On

Computer for WoW under $600? Hello :) as all you WoW addicts know, Cataclysm is around the corner and I am anticipating, and grudging the update, I'm exited for it of course bcause it looks AMAZING but I also am worried that my old Gateway may slow down alot after installing it, lowering my memory space, etc and therefor making me LAG D: I want to buy a decent computer for family use, yet one that can support WoW and have all my addons running and ventrillo and not lag out. Does anyone have any suggestions? I want a desktop with the specifications above and a refurbished computer doesn't bother me AT ALL. Thanks, and for the alliance! (Boberto/Bobertwo, Trollbane) :)

Is this Laptop any good? ( PLEASE HELP!)? I'm buying a laptop. I need something for school. Research, downloading music, internet- surfing, I play the Sims.... Is this laptop any good? It's on sale through Saturday for $450 .. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9370441&type=product&id=1218093004316 What's Included * Gateway Laptop with AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor * 6-cell lithium-ion battery * Software: Adobe Reader, Cyberlink DVD Solution and more * Owner's manual Product Features * AMD Athlon™ X2 QL-64* dual-core processor Features 64-bit platform, HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and Enhanced Virus Protection.** * AMD dual-core technology Enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 1MB L2 cache memory for efficient processing. * 4GB DDR2 SDRAM For multitasking power. * Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive With double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. * 15.6" WXGA high-definition LED-backlit display With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution brings life to your movies and games. * 320GB SATA hard drive For fast read/write times. * ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics With up to 1919MB of HyperMemory supporting Shade Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI port for connecting peripherals. * 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement With Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander for a lush soundscape. * Built-in high-definition webcam with microphone Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends. * Multiformat digital media card reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. * 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. * Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) Connect to the Internet without wires. * Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and V.92 high-speed data/fax modem For flexible wired Web connectivity options. * Weighs 6.8 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin For portable power. * Long battery life Of up to 3 hours to give you more time away from an outlet. * Honeycomb design For a stylish look. * Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition operating system With Service Pack 1 preinstalled provides a stable operating platform. * Software package included With Adobe Reader, Cyberlink DVD Solution and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Works Office Home and Student 2007 and Money Essentials 2007 also included.

PC does not recognize cd/dvd player. It used to.? *Operating System* *System Model* Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) ASRock K7VM2 2.00 Enclosure Type: Desktop *Processor ^a * *Main Circuit Board ^b * 1.67 gigahertz AMD Athlon XP 128 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASRock K7VM2 2.00 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. P1.10 11/13/2002 *Drives* *Memory Modules ^c,d * 100.25 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 17.58 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] Maxtor 6L100P0 [Hard drive] (100.26 GB) -- drive 0, s/n L21N04VG, rev BAJ41G20, SMART <http://www.belarc.com/smart.html> Status: Healthy 224 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot '0' has 256 MB Slot '1' is Empty Slot '2' is Empty Slot '3' is Empty *Local Drive Volumes* c: (NTFS on drive 0) 100.25 GB 17.58 GB free *Network Drives* /None detected/ *Users* (mouse over user name for details) *Printers* *local user accounts**last logon* JAA 6/9/2007 8:23:54 PM (admin) *local system accounts* Administrator 4/14/2007 10:19:32 PM (admin) ASPNET never Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account Lexmark 4200 Series on USB001 *Controllers* *Display* Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] VIA Bus Master IDE Controller S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR [Display adapter] NUI QL-711V [Monitor] (17.1"vis, May 2006) *Bus Adapters* *Multimedia* Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (3x) Unimodem Full-Duplex Audio Device VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) *Communications* *Other Devices* HSP56 MR [Modem] Motorola SURFboard SB5120 USB Cable Modem #3 primary Auto IP Address: 24.19.95.141 / 20 Gateway: 24.19.80.1 Dhcp Server: 68.87.69.16 Physical Address: 00:0F:9F:6A:3F:CD VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter Dhcp Server: /none responded/ Physical Address: 00:0B:6A:03:C9:35 Networking Dns Servers: 68.87.69.146 68.87.85.98 HID-compliant device USB Human Interface Device Lexmark 4200 Series Built-in Infrared Device Easy Internet Keyboard Logitech-compatible Mouse PS/2 USB Composite Device USB Printing Support USB Root Hub (4x) *Virus Protection* [Back to Top <#top>] *Kaspersky Internet Security* Version 6.0.1.411 Realtime File Scanning On

I need some PC help please? I am updating my computer and have limited money so I can't update all at once or buy a new PC. So I just want to update one thing at a time. So what should I update first. Here are my computer's specs. Processor Name : Intel Pentium III processor Speed : 930 MHz Mainboard Bus(es) : AGP PCI IMB USB i2c/SMBus MP Support : 1 CPU(s) MP APIC : Yes System BIOS Version : COMPAQ - 1 Video System Monitor : Gateway EV700 Adapter : Intel(R) 82810E Graphics Controller (Microsoft Corporation) Physical Storage Device Removable Drive : Floppy disk drive Harddisk : WDC WD800BB-53CAA1 Harddisk : QUANTUM FIREBALLlct15 20 CD-ROM/DVD : COMPAQ DVD-ROM SD-612B CD-ROM/DVD : IDE-CD R/RW 4x4x32 Logical Storage Device 1.44MB 3.5" (A:) : N/A Local Disk (C:) : 74.53 GB (58.46 GB Free Space) (NTFS) (D:) : 18.64 GB (17.90 GB Free Space) (NTFS) CD-ROM/DVD (E:) : 7857.09 MB (UDF) CD-ROM/DVD (F:) : 488.61 MB (CDFS) Peripheral Serial/Parallel Port(s) : COM / 1 LPT USB Controller/Hub : Intel(r) 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub USB Controller/Hub : Generic USB Hub Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Keyboard : HID Keyboard Device Keyboard : HID Keyboard Device Mouse : PS/2 Compatible Mouse Mouse : HID-compliant mouse Mouse : HID-compliant mouse Mouse : HID-compliant mouse Mouse : HID-compliant mouse Multimedia Device(s) Device : ESS Allegro PCI Audio (WDM) Power Management AC Line Status : On Line Operating System Windows System : Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600) Network Services Adapter : SMC EZ Card 10/100 PCI (SMC1211TX) Video Adapter Device Description : Intel(R) 82810E Graphics Controller (Microsoft Corporation) Adapter Compatibility : Intel Corporation Adapter DAC Type : Internal Adapter RAM : 32 MB Location Information : PCI bus 0, device 1, function 0 PNP Device ID : PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7125&SUBSYS_B1650E11&REV_03\3&61aaa01&0&08 Manufacturer : Intel Corporation Screen Resolution : 1024x768 pixels Color Quality : 24 Bits Refresh Rate : 60 Hz Vga Compatible : No Video Capture : No Overlay Saturation : Not Available Overlay_Brightness : Not Available Overlay_Contrast : Not Available Overlay Hue : No Overlay InDuoView to TV : No Overlay to IGA2 : No Over Ride Monitor Power : No Progressive Scan : No Driver : c:\windows\system32\drivers\i81xnt5.sys Driver Version : 6.13.1.3198 Driver Date : 6-8-2001 INF File : i81xnt5.inf (i81x section) Processor Name : Intel Pentium III processor Speed : 930 MHz Mainboard Bus(es) : AGP PCI IMB USB i2c/SMBus MP Support : 1 CPU(s) MP APIC : Yes System BIOS Version : COMPAQ - 1 Memory Info Total Physical Memory : 382.55 MB Free Physical Memory : 159.98 MB Maximum Page File : 920.42 MB Free Page File : 766.25 MB Page File : C:\pagefile.sys Initial Size : 576 Maximum Size : 1152 Allocated Memory Load : 58 %

What is my used desktop worth? Hi, i have a gateway desktop. It is the Gateway gt5694. Here is a picture of it just follow the link... http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10250426 It is in excellant condition and purchased it in the summer of 08. I bought it because i thought my older computer was going to crash and it never did. So it sat next to my desk for almost a year. Then i used it for a little while and want to sell it to buy a imac or macbook. It is in great condition and i really want to switch from a pc to a mac. Please tell me the best way and place to sell it and that would be great. Powered by 64-bit AMD quad-core processing and the new 64-bit SP1 edition of Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, this is a desktop for multimedia mavens and great gamers who'll love the 802.11b/g wireless LAN. It's also outfitted with 4GB onboard, ATI Radeon HD graphics, an immense hard drive, DVD burner, stereo speakers, Microsoft Works and 15-in-1 media card reader. Key Features & Benefits: 1.8 GHz AMD Phenom 9100e Quad-Core Processor Delivers 64-bit processing power for true multitasking plus enhanced virus protection 4 GB of DDR2 system memory (both slots occupied) Offers excellent performance with today's applications and can be expanded to 8 MB 640 GB hard drive, 7200 rpm Provides tremendous space for documents, games, music, photos and videos 18x DVD+/-RW drive with Labelflash support Lets you burn and play DVDs or CDs 802.11b/g wireless LAN and 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN Furnishe fast connections for broadband Internet users 15-in-1 digital media card reader Reads virtually all memory card formats so you can enjoy photos, music and other files Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition with Service Pack 1 Delivers stronger security and a new level of reliability while taking full advantage of AMD 64-bit processor technology ....... P.S. If you know where to find a mac for a cheaper price please let me know i am sick of pc's. I am an ebay seller as well.

Can this Laptop run games (idc if its on lowest)? I want to run some games on this Gateway nv5207u notebook. The games i want to run are Crysis(LOWEST), Cod4(lowest), UT3 (medium) Bioshock (low-medium), and Halo 2 Pc(Low-medium the specs are as follows. Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 QL-65 Dual-Core Processor (2.1GHz, 667MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache) Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)7 Memory 4096MB Dual-Channel DDR2 667MHz sDRAM Support8 Hard Drive 320GB SATA hard drive2 Color Sleek Honeycomb Case Design with Coffee Brown Lid Display 15.6" HD Widescreen Ultrabright™ LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)9 Adapter AC Adapter Application Software Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)1 Battery 6-Cell Lithium Ion (4400 mAh) Chassis Chassis with ATI Radeon® HD 3200 Graphics with up to 1919MB of HyperMemory™ supporting Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft® DirectX® 10 with AMD M780G Chipset8 Convenience Features Gateway MyBackup Button, Touchpad Lock and Dedicated Numeric Keypad Digital Media Software Cyberlink® DVD Solution™ featuring PowerDVD™ and Power2 Go™ Dimensions (Box) 3.97" (H) x 16.6" (W) x 12.4" (D) or 101mm (H) x 421mm (W) x 314mm (D) Dimensions (System) 1.0"-1.50" (H) x 14.6" (W) x 9.8" (D) or 26-37mm (H) x 372mm (W) x 250mm (D) External Ports (4) USB 2.0, VGA Port, HDMI™ Port Keyboard and Mouse Full-Size Keyboard with Multi-gesture Touchpad Media Card Reader Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader (Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ Pro, Multi Media Card™, Secure Digital™, xD-Picture Card™)4 Modem 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port) Network Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) Optical Drive 8x DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive Productivity Software Adobe® Reader®, Adobe® Flash® Reader, Gateway MyBackup Solution, Gateway Recovery Management Security Software Norton Internet Security™ 2009 (60-day trial)6 Sound High-Definition Audio Support (2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement featuring Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass, Dolby® Sound Space Expander), Built-In speakers, Digital microphone, headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack with S/PDIF support5 Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty10 Web Camera Integrated Webcam Weight 6.82 lbs. (3.1 kg) system unit only / 10.28 lbs. (4.66 kg.) box Wireless Network 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED can i run these at the mentioned settings above

Is this a good computer for playing games on? Information provided by Intel. What's Included Gateway Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor 6-cell lithium-ion battery AC power cord AC power adapter Software: Adobe Reader 9; Microsoft Works 9 and more Owner's manual Product Features Intel® Core®2 Duo mobile processor T6600 Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed per core. 2 high-performance processing cores To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation. 4GB DDR3 memory For multitasking power. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. 17.3" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1600 x 900 resolution brings movies and games to life. 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Features up to 1759MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 and supports Microsoft DirectX 10. HDMI port for connecting peripherals. 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement With Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander for a lush soundscape. Built-in webcam and microphone Make it easy to chat with family and friends. Multi-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. Built-in Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/b/g/n) Wirelessly connect to the Internet. Built-in Ethernet LAN With RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for quick and easy wired Web connection. Weighs 7.4 lbs. and measures just 1.4" thin For portable power. Good battery life Of up to 2 hours and 20 minutes. Sleek honeycomb design with glossy NightSky Black lid For a stylish look. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. Software package included With Adobe Reader 9, Microsoft Works 9 and more. 60-day trial of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included. ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Why am I lagging more on my new PC then my old one? Okay Im asking this question again and being more specific. Im lagging more on my new GAMING computer than my old regular computer that was 3 years old. The link for my new computer isn't working so I'll just tell you... Gateway Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor 6-cell lithium-ion battery AC power cord AC power adapter Software: Adobe Reader 9; Microsoft Works 9 and more Owner's manual Product Features Intel® Core®2 Duo mobile processor T6600 Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed per core. 2 high-performance processing cores To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation. 4GB DDR3 memory For multitasking power. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. 17.3" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1600 x 900 resolution brings movies and games to life. 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Features up to 1759MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 and supports Microsoft DirectX 10. HDMI port for connecting peripherals. 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement With Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander for a lush soundscape. Built-in webcam and microphone Make it easy to chat with family and friends. Multi-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. Built-in Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/b/g/n) Wirelessly connect to the Internet. Built-in Ethernet LAN With RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for quick and easy wired Web connection. Weighs 7.4 lbs. and measures just 1.4" thin For portable power. Good battery life Of up to 2 hours and 20 minutes. Sleek honeycomb design with glossy NightSky Black lid For a stylish look. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. Software package included With Adobe Reader 9, Microsoft Works 9 and more. 60-day trial of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included. ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. That's all the information, so why am I lagging now? :l It's a gaming computer...and my other one wasnt even gaming so this is a little ridiculous Even multitasking is a little slow...*sigh* Is the graphics really that bad? Im sure my other computer was much worse, it wasnt even a gaming computer...but it ran fine when it came to games. :/ Whats the cheapest i can get a graphics card for?

What Video/graphics card would be appropriate to buy for this laptop? I NEED A GOOD GRAPHICS CARD FOR THIS COMPUTER, I AM GOING TO PLAY GAMES LIKE MODERN WAREFARE 2 AND NAPOLEAN TOTAL WAR. WHICH VIDEO CARD FOR A LAPTOP WOULD BE CHEAP BUT GOOD What's Included Gateway Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor 6-cell lithium-ion battery AC power cord AC power adapter Software: Adobe Reader 9; Microsoft Works 9 and more Owner's manual Product Features Intel® Core®2 Duo mobile processor T6600 Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed per core. 2 high-performance processing cores To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation. 4GB DDR3 memory For multitasking power. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. 17.3" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1600 x 900 resolution brings movies and games to life. 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Features up to 1759MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 and supports Microsoft DirectX 10. HDMI port for connecting peripherals. 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement With Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander for a lush soundscape. Built-in webcam and microphone Make it easy to chat with family and friends. Multi-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. Built-in Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/b/g/n) Wirelessly connect to the Internet. Built-in Ethernet LAN With RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for quick and easy wired Web connection. Weighs 7.4 lbs. and measures just 1.4" thin For portable power. Good battery life Of up to 2 hours and 20 minutes. Sleek honeycomb design with glossy NightSky Black lid For a stylish look. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. Software package included With Adobe Reader 9, Microsoft Works 9 and more. 60-day trial of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included. ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries

IS THIS COMPUTER A GOOD GAMING COMPUTER? What's Included Gateway Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor 6-cell lithium-ion battery AC power cord AC power adapter Software: Adobe Reader 9; Microsoft Works 9 and more Owner's manual Product Features Intel® Core®2 Duo mobile processor T6600 Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed per core. 2 high-performance processing cores To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation. 4GB DDR3 memory For multitasking power. Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM. 17.3" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With Ultrabright technology and 1600 x 900 resolution brings movies and games to life. 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Features up to 1759MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 and supports Microsoft DirectX 10. HDMI port for connecting peripherals. 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement With Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander for a lush soundscape. Built-in webcam and microphone Make it easy to chat with family and friends. Multi-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats. 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. Built-in Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/b/g/n) Wirelessly connect to the Internet. Built-in Ethernet LAN With RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for quick and easy wired Web connection. Weighs 7.4 lbs. and measures just 1.4" thin For portable power. Good battery life Of up to 2 hours and 20 minutes. Sleek honeycomb design with glossy NightSky Black lid For a stylish look. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. Software package included With Adobe Reader 9, Microsoft Works 9 and more. 60-day trial of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included. ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries

help i have no idea wat this means some body explain in short text 10 points best answer in plain explantion? Overview Instant messaging (IM) and chat are technologies that facilitate near real-time text based communication between two or more participants over a network. It is important to understand that what separates chat and instant messaging from technologies such as e-mail is the perceived synchronicity of the communication by the user - Chat happens in real-time before your eyes. For this reason, some people consider communication via instant messaging to be less intrusive than communication via phone. However, some systems allow the sending of messages to people not currently logged on (offline messages), thus removing much of the difference between Instant Messaging and e-mail. Instant Messaging allows instantaneous communication between a number of parties simultaneously, by transmitting information quickly. Some IM systems allow users to use webcams and Microphone which made them more popular than others. Due to this feature users can have a real-time conversation. In addition IM has additional features such as: the immediate receipt of acknowledgment or reply, group chatting, conference services (including voice and video), conversation logging and file transfer. IM allows effective and efficient communication, featuring immediate receipt of acknowledgment or reply. In certain cases Instant Messaging involves additional features, which make it even more popular, i.e. to see the other party, e.g. by using web-cams, or to talk directly for free over the Internet. It is possible to save a conversation for later reference. Instant messages are typically logged in a local message history which closes the gap to the persistent nature of e-mails and facilitates quick exchange of information like URLs or document snippets (which can be unwieldy when communicated via telephone). [edit] History In early instant messaging programs each character appeared when it was typed. The UNIX "talk" command shown in these screenshots was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s.Instant messaging actually predates the Internet, first appearing on multi-user operating systems like CTSS and Multics[1] in the mid-1960s. Initially, many of these systems, such as CTSS'.SAVED, were used as notification systems for services like printing, but quickly were used to facilitate communication with other users logged in to the same machine. As networks developed, the protocols spread with the networks. Some of these used a peer-to-peer protocol (eg talk, ntalk and ytalk), while others required peers to connect to a server (see talker and IRC). During the Bulletin board system (BBS) phenomenon that peaked during the 1980s, some systems incorporated chat features which were similar to instant messaging; Freelancin'_Roundtable was one prime example. In the last half of the 1980s and into the early 1990s, the Quantum Link online service for Commodore 64 computers offered user-to-user messages between currently connected customers which they called "On-Line Messages" (or OLM for short). Quantum Link's better known later incarnation, America Online, offers a similar product under the name "AOL Instant Messages" (AIM). While the Quantum Link service ran on a Commodore 64, using only the Commodore's PETSCII text-graphics, the screen was visually divided up into sections and OLMs would appear as a yellow bar saying "Message From:" and the name of the sender along with the message across the top of whatever the user was already doing, and presented a list of options for responding.[2] As such, it could be considered a sort of GUI, albeit much more primitive than the later Unix, Windows and Macintosh based GUI IM programs. OLMs were what Q-Link called "Plus Services" meaning they charged an extra per-minute fee on top of the monthly Q-Link access costs. Modern, Internet-wide, GUI-based messaging clients, as they are known today, began to take off in the mid 1990s with ICQ (1996) being the first, followed by AOL Instant Messenger (AOL Instant Messenger, 1997). AOL later acquired Mirabilis, the creators of ICQ. A few years later ICQ (by now owned by AOL) was awarded two patents for instant messaging by the U.S. patent office. Meanwhile, other companies developed their own applications (Excite, MSN, Ubique, and Yahoo), each with its own proprietary protocol and client; users therefore had to run multiple client applications if they wished to use more than one of these networks. In 1998 IBM released IBM Lotus Sametime, a product based on technology acquired when IBM bought Haifa-based Ubique and Lexington-based Databeam. In 2000, an open source application and open standards-based protocol called Jabber was launched. Jabber servers could act as gateways to other IM protocols, reducing the need to run multiple clients. Multi-protocol clients such as Digsby,Pidgin, Trillian, Adium and Miranda can use any of the popular IM protocols by using additional local libraries for each protocol. IBM Lotus Sametime's November 2007 release added IBM Lotus Sametime Gateway support for XMPP. Recently, many instant messaging services have begun to offer video conferencing features, Voice Over IP (VoIP) and web conferencing services. Web conferencing services integrate both video conferencing and instant messaging capabilities. Some newer instant messaging companies are offering desktop sharing, IP radio, and IPTV to the voice and video features. The term "instant messenger" is a service mark of Time Warner[3] and may not be used in software not affiliated with AOL in the United States. For this reason, the instant messaging client formerly known as Gaim or gaim announced in April 2007 that they would be renamed "Pidgin"[4]. [edit] Cooperation Standard free instant messaging applications offer functions like file transfer, contact lists, the ability to have similtaneous converstations etc. These may be all the functions that a small business needs but larger organisations will require more sophisticated applications that can work together. The solution to finding applications capable of this is to use enterprise versions of instant messaging applications. These include titles like Jabber, Lotus Sametime, Microsoft Office Communicator, etc., which are often integrated with other enterprise applications such as workflow systems. These enterprise applications, or Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), are built to certain constraints, namely storing data in a common format. There have been several attempts to create a unified standard for instant messaging: IETF's SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and SIMPLE (SIP for Instant Messaging and Presence Leveraging Extensions), APEX (Application Exchange), Prim (Presence and Instant Messaging Protocol), the open XML-based XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol), more commonly known as Jabber and OMA's (Open Mobile Alliance) IMPS (Instant Messaging and Presence Service) created specifically for mobile devices. Most attempts at creating a unified standard for the major IM providers (AOL, Yahoo! and Microsoft) have failed and each continues to use its own proprietary protocol. However, while discussions at IETF were stalled, Reuters head of collaboration services, David Gurle (the founder of Microsoft's Real Time Communication and Collaboration business), signed the first inter-service provider connectivity agreement on September 2003. This agreement enabled AIM, ICQ and MSN Messenger users to talk with Reuters Messaging counterparts and vice-versa against an access fee. Following this, Microsoft, Yahoo! and AOL came to a deal where Microsoft's Live Communication Server 2005 users would also have the possibility to talk to public instant messaging users. This deal established SIP/SIMPLE as a standard for protocol interoperability and established a connectivity fee for accessing public instant messaging clouds. Separately, on October 13, 2005 Microsoft and Yahoo! announced that by (the Northern Hemisphere) summer of 2006 they would interoperate using SIP/SIMPLE which is followed on December 2005 by the AOL and Google strategic partnership deal where Google Talk users would be able to talk with AIM and ICQ users provided they have an identity at AOL. There are two ways to combine the many disparate protocols: One way is to combine the many disparate protocols inside the IM client application. The other way is to combine the many disparate protocols inside the IM server application. This approach moves the task of communicating to the other services to the server. Clients need not know or care about other IM protocols. For example, LCS 2005 Public IM Connectivity. This approach is popular in Jabber/XMPP servers however the so-called transport projects suffer the same reverse engineering difficulties as any other project involved with closed protocols or formats. Some approaches, such as that adopted by the Sonork enterprise IM software or the Jabber/XMPP network or Winpopup LAN Messenger, allow organizations to create their own private instant messaging network by enabling them to limit access to the server (often with the IM network entirely behind their firewall) and administer user permissions. Other corporate messaging systems allow registered users to also connect from outside the corporation LAN, by using a secure firewall-friendly HTTPS based protocol. Typically, a dedicated corporate IM server has several advantages such as pre-populated contact lists, integrated authentication, and better security and privacy. Some networks have made changes to prevent them from being utilized by such multi-network IM clients. For example, Trillian had to release several revisions and patches to allow its users to access the MSN, AOL, and Yahoo! networks, after changes were made to these networks. The major IM providers typically cite the need for formal agreements as well as security concerns as reasons for making these changes. [edit] Mobile Instant Messaging Mobile Instant Messaging (MIM) is a presence enabled messaging service that aims to transpose the desktop messaging experience to the usage scenario of being on the move. While several of the core ideas of the desktop experience on one hand apply to a connected mobile device, others do not: Users usually only look at their phone's screen — presence status changes might occur under different circumstances as happens at the desktop, and several functional limits exist based on the fact that the vast majority of mobile communication devices are chosen by their users to fit into the palm of their hand. Some of the form factor and mobility related differences need to be taken into account in order to create a really adequate, powerful and yet convenient mobile experience: radio bandwidth, memory size, availability of media formats, keypad based input, screen output, CPU performance and battery power are core issues that desktop device users and even nomadic users with connected network. [edit] Friend-to-friend networks Instant Messaging may be done in a Friend-to-friend network, in which each node connects to the friends on the friendslist. This allows for communication with friends of friends and for the building of chatrooms for instant messages with all friends on that network. Emotions are often expressed in shorthand. For example; lol. But a movement is currently underway to be more accurate with the emotional expression. Real time reactions such as (chortle) (snort) (guffaw) or (eye-roll) are rapidly taking the place of acronyms.[citation needed] [edit] Business application Instant messaging has proven to be similar to personal computers, e-mail, and the WWW, in that its adoption for use as a business communications medium was driven primarily by individual employees using consumer software at work, rather than by formal mandate or provisioning by corporate information technology departments. Tens of millions of the consumer IM accounts in use are being used for business purposes by employees of companies and other organizations. In response to the demand for business-grade IM and the need to ensure security and legal compliance, a new type of instant messaging, called "Enterprise Instant Messaging" ("EIM") was created when Lotus Software launched IBM Lotus Sametime in 1998. Microsoft followed suit shortly thereafter with Microsoft Exchange Instant Messaging, later created a new platform called Microsoft Office Live Communications Server, and released Office Communications Server 2007 in October 2007. Both IBM Lotus and Microsoft have introduced federation between their EIM systems and some of the public IM networks so that employees may use a single interface to both their internal EIM system and their contacts on AOL, MSN, and Yahoo!. Current leading EIM platforms include IBM Lotus Sametime, Microsoft Office Communications Server, and Jabber XCP. In addition, industry-focused EIM platforms such as IMtrader from Pivot Incorporated, Reuters Messaging, and Bloomberg Messaging provide enhanced IM capabilities to financial services companies. The adoption of IM across corporate networks outside of the control of IT organizations creates risks and liabilities for companies who do not effectively manage and support IM use. Companies implement specialized IM archiving and security products and services like those from Secure Computing, Akonix, SurfControl, and ScanSafe to mitigate these risks and provide safe, secure, productive instant messaging capabilities to their employees. [edit] Practical Use in Enterprise The popular embrace of IM technology for sharing information has quickly led to organizations adopting IM solutions for the perceived advantages that can be brought by it. As organizations are becoming more information based (McNurlin & Sprague, 2006, p.499) the need for effective knowledge sharing, team working and collaborative environments amongst employees has become vital, especially within more geographically dispersed teams. Typically IM conversations tend to have a certain "character", they are often short and only cover one topic. Media-switching and multitasking are common throughout, however IM might also be used between established coworkers and friends for longer, more intermittent conversation. In their report of IM use at the workplace Nardi et al. (2000) identifies the four primary functions of IM which are often cited in other reports, These primary functions are: Quick Questions and Clarifications Coordinating and scheduling tasks Coordinating impromptu social meetings Keeping in touch with friends and family IM is perhaps best suited to "Quick Questions and Clarifications" as this is the most often mentioned attribute in other reports. A user can "respond rapidly without the overhead of telephone or FTF interaction. For example, IDC reports, "Users see IM as a medium for quick, semi-permanent ‘flashes’ that beg a near-immediate response" (Isaacs et al., 2002). Nardi's second and third observations are enabled in part due to the "Presence Awareness" feature of IM clients in which the user knows who is "available". This is the most relevant for colleagues who share the same physical space as each other and even paves the way for other mediums to take up the task of communication e.g. F2F or Phone. The implication is that viable communication of any sort can in someway be encouraged through IM's "Presence Awareness" feature. (Issacs et al, 2002) supports this view, "IM in business might not be the main tool for of communication, it could just be the meeting point for another type of media e.g. conference calls. Nardi's third and fourth observations focus on the social use of IM, which have also been widely publicized in other report. That IM is used for keeping in touch with friends and arranging social events has led some employers to believe that it is used primarily for this purpose. According to (Issacs et al, 2002) a market study found that "'Fear of losing employee productivity’ was the greatest concern of businesses in regards to instant messaging". The study by (Issacs et al, 2002) goes on to suggest this fear is unfounded as it was found that on average "only 13% of conversations contained personal topics", and "only 6.4% were exclusively personal". [edit] Review of Products "IM solutions can typically be catagorised into two types: Enterprise Instant Messaging (EIM) and Consumer Instant Mesaging (CIM). Enterprise solutions use an internal IM server, however this isn't always feasible, particularly for smaller businesses with limited budgets. The second option, using a (CIM) provides the advantage of being inexpensive to implement and has little need for investing in new hardware or server software. However, in recent years open source IM clients such as Jabber have emerged that provide free EIM grade solutions. (Wikipedia,. 2008) For corporate use encryption and conversation archiving are usually regarded as important features due to security concerns. Sometimes the use of different operating systems in organizations calls for the use of software that supports more than one platform. For example many software companies use Windows XP in administration departments but have software developers who use Linux. Most people have had experience of using online chat and messaging over the internet whether it is with Microsoft's Windows Live Messenger, Skype or e-mail. One form of chat and messaging currently popular is Bebo. It is a non-corporate form of messaging which allows its user to create and maintain a social network. Libraries use chat applications and Morris Messenger is an application commonly used by them. This is a power based instant messenger, which uses Perl, SQL, and small Java. It accepts input from both staff and regular customers and saves important information in an SQL database built for the system. [edit] Risks and liabilities Although instant messaging delivers many benefits, it also carries with it certain risks and liabilities, particularly when used in workplaces. Among these risks and liabilities are: Security risks (e.g. IM used to infect computers with spyware, viruses, trojans, worms) Compliance risks Inappropriate use Intellectual property leakage Crackers (malicious "hacker" or black hat hacker) have consistently used IM networks as vectors for delivering phishing attempts, "poison URL's", and virus-laden file attachments from 2004 to the present, with over 1100 discrete attacks listed by the IM Security Center[5] in 2004-2007. Hackers use two methods of delivering malicious code through IM: delivery of virus, trojan, or spyware within an infected file, and the use of "socially engineered" text with a web address that entices the recipient to click on a URL that connects him or her to a website that then downloads malicious code. Viruses, worms, and trojans typically propagate by sending themselves rapidly through the infected user's buddy list. An effective attack using a poison URL may reach tens of thousands of people in minutes when each person's buddy list receives messages appearing to be from a trusted friend. The recipients click on the web address, and the entire cycle starts again. Infections may range from nuisance to criminal, and are becoming more sophisticated each year. In addition to the malicious code threat, the use of instant messaging at work also creates a risk of non-compliance to laws and regulations governing the use of electronic communications in businesses. In the United States alone there are over 10,000 laws and regulations related to electronic messaging and records retention.[6] The more well-known of these include the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, HIPAA, and SEC 17a-3. Clarification from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") was issued to member firms in the financial services industry in December, 2007, noting that "electronic communications", "email", and "electronic correspondence" may be used interchangeably and can include such forms of electronic messaging as instant messaging and text messaging.[7] Changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, effective December 1, 2006, created a new category for electronic records which may be requested during discovery (law) in legal proceedings. Most countries around the world also regulate the use of electronic messaging and electronic records retention in similar fashion to the United States. The most common regulations related to IM at work involve the need to produce archived business communications to satisfy government or judicial requests under law. Many instant messaging communications fall into the category of business communications that must be archived and retrievable. Organizations of all types must protect themselves from the liability of their employees' inappropriate use of IM. The informal, immediate, and ostensibly anonymous nature of instant messaging makes it a candidate for abuse in the workplace. The topic of inappropriate IM use became front page news in October 2006 when Congressman Mark Foley resigned his seat after admitting sending offensive instant messages of a sexual nature to underage former House pages from his Congressional office PC. The Mark Foley Scandal led to media coverage and mainstream newspaper articles warning of the risks of inappropriate IM use in workplaces. In most countries, corporations have a legal responsibility to ensure harassment-free work environment for employees. The use of corporate-owned computers, networks, and software to harass an individual or spread inappropriate jokes or language creates a liability for not only the offender but also the employer. A survey by IM archiving and security provider Akonix Systems, Inc. in March 2007 showed that 31% of respondents had been harassed over IM at work.[8] Companies now include instant messaging as an integral component of their policies on appropriate use of the World Wide Web, e-mail, and other corporate assets. Within the company there is also the risk of employees using instant messaging to release confidential information and project details to an outside source. This issue is best controlled by a combination of written policy and technology. An organization's policies on use of IM in the workplace should be an integral part of the overall computing and network use policies, and should be published and communicated at least annually. In addition to written policy, organizations should implement "gateways" or IM security products to monitor content of inbound and outbound messages. Products from IM security providers (See section on IM security) typically allow administrators to set alerts and enforce policy (i.e. allow or block messages) based on keywords and regular expressions within instant messages. Employees may also misuse IM to communicate on a personal level with friends and family. This is poor use of a business’s time and resources, as the employee’s effectiveness will most certainly decrease due to the added distractions. (Licari, J., May 2005). Businesses often use IM security products to monitor and archive IM conversations for the purpose of minimizing this type of productivity drain. [edit] Security and archiving In the early 2000s, a new class of IT security provider emerged to provide remedies for the risks and liabilities faced by corporations who chose to use IM for business communications. The IM security providers created new products to be installed in corporate networks for the purpose of archiving, content-scanning, and security-scanning IM traffic moving in and out of the corporation. Similar to the e-mail filtering vendors, the IM security providers focus on the risks and liabilities described above. With rapid adoption of IM in the workplace, demand for IM security products began to grow in the mid-2000s. By 2007, the preferred platform for the purchase of security software had become the "appliance", according to IDC, who estimate that by 2008, 80% of network security products will be delivered via an appliance.[9] [edit] User base Note that many of the numbers listed in this section are not directly comparable, and some are speculative. Some instant messaging systems are distributed among many different instances and thus difficult to measure in total (e.g. Jabber). While some numbers are given by the owners of a complete instant messaging system, others are provided by commercial vendors of a part of a distributed system. Some companies may be motivated to inflate their numbers in order to increase advertisement earnings or to attract partners, clients, or customers. Importantly, some numbers are reported as the number of "active" users (without a shared standard of that activity), others indicate total user accounts, while others indicate only the users logged in during an instance of peak usage. Service User count Date/source AIM 53 million active September 2006 >100 million total January 2006 Jabber 40-50 million total January 2007, based on calculations of Jabber Inc 90 million total Based on calculations of Process-One: Process-One uses ejabberd as Jabber server software. If it is assumed that ejabberd has a 40% market share amongst public and private open source server deployments, there are 50 million users using open source servers. With Jabber Inc's numbers, this adds up to the 90 million number stated here. eBuddy 35 million total October 2006, including 4 million mobile users Windows Live Messenger 294 million active worldwide November 2007 Yahoo! Messenger 22 million total September 2006 QQ 20 million peak online (majority in China) 3 June 2006 221 million "active" (majority in China) 3 June 2006 IBM Lotus Sametime 17 million total (private, in enterprises) November 2007 ICQ 15 million active July 2006 Skype 12 million peak online February 2008 309 million total April 2008 Xfire 10 million total May 2008 MXit 7 million total (>560,000 outside of South Africa) 10 August 2007. Note that these users are part of the Jabber user base as MXit federates with the Jabber network. Gadu-Gadu 5.6 million total June 2006 Paltalk 3.3 million unique visitors per month August 2006 IMVU 1 million total June 2007 Mail.ru Agent 1 million active (daily) September 2006 Meebo 1 million total October 2006 PSYC 1 million active (daily) (majority in Brazil) February 2007. Total count cannot be accurately estimated due to the decentralized nature of the protocol. VZOchat >200,000 October 2007 [edit] IM Language Users sometimes make use of internet slang or text speak to abbreviate common words or expressions in order to quicken conversations or to reduce keystrokes. [edit] See also Comparison of instant messaging clients Comparison of instant messaging protocols Instant messaging manager LAN messenger Text messaging it is a question

Who thinks Microsoft's hiding something when it comes to faulty Xbox 360's see inside for details.? I don't have a problem I need help with, I just wanted peoples' opinions. I have an Xbox 360 Elite. (the black ones with 120 GB HDD hard drives) I bought it in April of 2007. I've had no issues with it at all except for a (user error) lightning strike. I was playing during a thunderstorm. Where I live we have underground power lines and phone lines. Lightning hit a tree in my front yard which happened to be right over the phone line. I use a surge protector so damage didn't come through power line. We have two phone lines in our house see chart below> Primary = Phone number, and ATT DSL internet Secondary = Fax machine, and back-up dial-up internet Now the router/modem (lets just call it the gateway for future purposes) provided by ATT, was pluged into a surge protector, the only problem was the back-up phone line was pluged into it for some reason. Lightning hit the tree, down tree into phone line, through phone line to gateway, kills gateway then comes through 150 ft ethernet cable down 1 floor to my room and fries my xbox. User error seriously my fault I was playing in thunderstorm. THIS WAS NOT RED RING OF DEATH. It froze, so I thought it was fine, turned it off and back on and I get error code: E86. I called tech support and actually got a real person who actually spoke understandable English (amazing right) anyway he walked me through getting it fixed or replaced. I shipped it to Texas for repair. 1st of a few questions= What do you think killed the Xbox, Phone line surge, EMP burst from lightning being so close, or other. about 2 1/2 weeks later I get my box back. There was a letter inside saying: Dear valued customer, In order to get you back playing and enjoying your Xbox 360, we have sent you a replacement unit. 2nd question= (I'm happy that I got a more recently made Xbox as a replacement but-->) Do they do that to everybody or do they actually repair some and send them back? 3rd Question= Anybody who has personal expierence or knows any details, feel free to answer. Since I had an Elite did they rush my order, because my brother has a normal one and he said it took his an entire month to get back. Back to my real subject, I have never heard of any Elite getting the RROD (Red Ring of Death) nor has mine ever had any manufacturing problems. Except for freezing up when I play my original xbox version of SW Battlefront II (disc is very scratched up) My Elite won't even flash red when I pull the video cable out when it's in use. (if I understand correctly thats what their suppodsed to do right?) Bottom line and final question is below: Does microsoft give special treatment to customers owning an Elite? Including better testing and manufacturing of consoles? P.S. If any body knows a free forum or blog site I would be happy to discuss this there. I know that some people have strong feelings about this issue and I know that you have limmited space for an answer. Also note: the lightning strike happened in June of '08, it's now Jan '09 To all, this is an opinion question I have no need for help for I don't have a real problem. I just wanted to get a general idea of how people feel about different aspects of Microsoft's service Ok this I would really like to know. I bought a 100 ft ethernet cable for my xbox instead of a wireless adapter. Reason=I at the time, didn't know the encryption code on my internet, when we got the new gateway (free replacement courtesy of ATT) we had to reconnect my desktop computer. It is 1 floor below our internet gateway so we didn't have much of a choice. Using Halo 3 as an example I used to always have 5 green bars for connection and sometimes 4. Now I have 3 yellow bars and 4 green bars, 5 is still common, and 2 red bars happened once. Do you think the lightning damaged the cable in any way, even though it still works? not that it matters but I remember reading that my error code ment the ethernet chip was fried, makes sense right

I need help i wanna buy a graphics card but which one ? ok im new to all about graphics card here are my system specs Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Compaq Presario 061 PS569AA-ABA SR1420NX NA520 0nB1411RE101GUPPY00 System Serial Number: CNH50809GZ Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.93 gigahertz Intel Celeron 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUSTek Computer INC. Guppy 1.03 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.04 01/26/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 80.00 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 63.02 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S [CD-ROM drive] Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 ST380011A [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5JVK3E6F, rev 8.11, SMART Status: Healthy 504 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 74.32 GB 62.36 GB free d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 5.69 GB 653 MB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon Compaq_Owner 9/1/2008 7:07:59 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never SUPPORT_fddfa904 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account HP Deskjet 3840 Series on USB001 Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX: Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort: Controllers Display Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller [Display adapter] COMPAQ FS7600 [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n CNQ4520FFF, December 2004) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 Realtek AC'97 Audio Communications Other Devices Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem 1394 Net Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC primary IP Address: 192.168.1.110 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.254 Physical Address: 00:11:D8:93:32:89 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.254 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller USB Human Interface Device Compaq PS2 Keyboard (2K - 3) HID-compliant mouse USB Mass Storage Device USB Printing Support USB Root Hub (4x) MY FIRST QUESTION IS WHAT KIND OF GRPAHICS CARD , PCI OR AGP ? 4X 8X 16X ???? 2ND QUESTION HOW DO I KNOW THE POWER OF MY POWER SUPPLY SO IT CAN WORK WITH MY GRAPHICS CARD ??? LAST QUESTION IM LOOKING FOR A 256MB GRAPHICS CARD CHEAP NO HIGHER THAN 65$ THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH MY PC PLEASE ANSWER ??

Computer internet connection help!? Ok, im trying to install a Netgear wireless router and failing. I e-mailed tech support at Netgear and they replied asking for some information. - What is the make and model of the modem? - Can you log into the router? - Are you getting an IP address from the router? - What is the IP address on the computer? - What is detected by the router setup wizard? - What is the WAN (internet) port IP address in router status of the router settings? Those are teh questions asked. I know what model the modem is but thats about it. I posted in another websites forum and got these instructions: Save these instructions, and remember that the modem always plugs into the "internet" labeled space on the router. In your start/globe menu, go to the "run" command. If you're on vista, you'd use the little white box near the bottom. Type in "CMD" and press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER. Then type "ipconfig" and press enter. It'll list a series of four numbers as your "default gateway". Write those down. Go to some internet browser, and type that series of numbers (something like 192.168.x.x) into the address bar like you were going to a website. A login box should come up. The username should be "admin", and the password can be anything from "admin" to "pass" to "password" or "password1", or even blank. That'll get you into your modem's settings. Perhaps 192.168.(1 or 0).254 or something like that. In your connection settings in your modem, there will be a username and password. Write them down. Then change the connection type from PPPoE to "bridge ethernet". That will tell the modem that your router will be taking care of the connection from now on. Save the settings, wait for the modem to reset if it needs to. Then... disconnect your modem from your computer, and connect the router to the computer, and the modem into the router. In your start/globe menu (again), go to the "run" command (again). If you're on vista, you'd use the little white box near the bottom. Type in "CMD" and press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER. In the black box that comes up, "ipconfig /release" or "ipconfig /release all", and then "ipconfig /renew", or "ipconfig /renew all". That'll make your computer be forced into recognizing that some new form of internet is plugged in. Then type "ipconfig" and press enter. It'll list a series of four numbers as your "default gateway". Write those down. Go to some internet browser, and type that series of numbers (something like 192.168.x.x) into the address bar like you were going to a website. A login box should come up. The username should be "admin" or blank, and the password can be anything from "admin" to "pass" to "password" or "password1", or even blank. That's how you get into the router's settings this time. There should be a page where you cna change the connection settings. In the connection settings, set it to PPPoE, give it the username and password, and save the settings. Then there might be a "status" page where you can tell it to connect (after you save the connection settings on the connection settings page). However, it may not connect if the modem doesn't realize it's plugged into something new... so unplug the modem's power, wait 2 minutes, plug it back in, wait a minute, then see if your router connects. ___________ I typed the gateway into the browser but i coudlnt find the "connection settings" or where im supposed to change from PPPoE to Bridge... am i supposed to type it somewhere? My ISP is TPG and the modem brand is Dynalink. Thanks! Did i mention that i know notihng about computers? Details would be appreciated.

Need help with Subnetting (subnet mask)? I'm taking Cisco and I'm trying to do this lab activity but I can't get the answers n packet tracer isn't very helpful. can anyone help me out? I would appreciate if you would show your steps as to how u came up with the answers thanks. (this is not for a grade just studying for final next week) You are given the private address space 192.168.1.0/24. Subnet this address space based on the following requirements: LAN-A needs enough addresses for 50 hosts. LAN-B needs enough addresses for 40 hosts. How many bits must be left for host addresses? How many bits can now be taken from the host portion to make a subnet? How many hosts does each subnet support? How many subnets are created? What will be the new subnet mask? Step 2: Assign host addresses to devices. What is the subnet address for subnet 0? What is the subnet address for subnet 1? Assign subnet 0 to LAN-A, and assign subnet 1 to LAN-B. What is the first address in subnet 0? This address is assigned the FastEthernet0/0 interface on Customer Router. What is the first address in subnet 1? This address is assigned the FastEthernet0/1 interface on Customer Router. What is the last address in subnet 0? This address is assigned to HostA. What is the last address in subnet 1? This address is assigned to HostB. What is the default gateway for HostA? What is the default gateway for HostB?

What Kind OF Graphics card Do i Need ? I WANNA GET THIS ONE http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/nVidia-by-EVGA-e-GeForce-6200-256MB-DDR2-Graphics-Card-256P1N399DX/sem/rpsm/oid/201997/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do#services BUT HOW DO I KNOW IF IM SOPPOSED TO BUY 4X 8X 16X Does IT MATTER ?? here are my system specs Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Compaq Presario 061 PS569AA-ABA SR1420NX NA520 0nB1411RE101GUPPY00 System Serial Number: CNH50809GZ Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.93 gigahertz Intel Celeron 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUSTek Computer INC. Guppy 1.03 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.04 01/26/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 80.00 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 63.01 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S [CD-ROM drive] Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 ST380011A [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5JVK3E6F, rev 8.11, SMART Status: Healthy 504 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 74.32 GB 62.36 GB free d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 5.69 GB 653 MB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon Compaq_Owner 9/1/2008 7:07:59 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never SUPPORT_fddfa904 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account HP Deskjet 3840 Series on USB001 Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX: Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort: Controllers Display Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller [Display adapter] COMPAQ FS7600 [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n CNQ4520FFF, December 2004) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 Realtek AC'97 Audio Communications Other Devices Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem 1394 Net Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC primary IP Address: 192.168.1.110 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.254 Physical Address: 00:11:D8:93:32:89 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.254 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller USB Human Interface Device Compaq PS2 Keyboard (2K - 3) HID-compliant mouse USB Mass Storage Device USB Printing Support USB Root Hub (4x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] No details available Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top] These required security hotfixes (using the 08/12/2008 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) were not found installed. Note: CIS benchmarks require that Critical and Important severity security hotfixes must be installed. Q923689 - Critical (details...) Q928365 - Critical (details...) Q931906 - Critical (details...) Q936181 - Critical (details...) Q936782 - Important (details...) Q941569 - Critical (details...) Q946648 - Important (details...) Q950760 - Moderate (details...) Q950762 - Important (details...) Q950974 - Important (details...) Q951066 - Important (details...) Q951376 - Critical (details...) Q951698 - Critical (details...) Q951748 - Important (details...) Q952954 - Critical (details...) Q953838 - Critical (details...) Installed Microsoft Hotfixes [Back to Top] Internet Explorer no verification data SP3 (SP3) MSXML6 no verification data KB925673 on 8/31/2008 (details...) WGA SP0 passed verification KB892130 on 8/26/2008 (details...) Windows XP SP3 no verification data KB936929[SP] on 8/26/2008 (details...) XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0 no verification data XPSEPSC (XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0)

Graphic Card Question Please? i want this graphics card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3249827&CatId=1603 But i dont know the amoun of Watts it needs to work on my pc ? id also like to know if its compatible with me pc ? here are me specs Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Compaq Presario 061 PS569AA-ABA SR1420NX NA520 0nB1411RE101GUPPY00 System Serial Number: CNH50809GZ Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.93 gigahertz Intel Celeron 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUSTek Computer INC. Guppy 1.03 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.04 01/26/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 80.00 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 63.01 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S [CD-ROM drive] Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 ST380011A [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5JVK3E6F, rev 8.11, SMART Status: Healthy 504 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 74.32 GB 62.36 GB free d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 5.69 GB 653 MB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon Compaq_Owner 9/1/2008 7:07:59 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never SUPPORT_fddfa904 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account HP Deskjet 3840 Series on USB001 Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX: Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort: Controllers Display Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller [Display adapter] COMPAQ FS7600 [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n CNQ4520FFF, December 2004) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 Realtek AC'97 Audio Communications Other Devices Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem 1394 Net Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC primary IP Address: 192.168.1.110 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.254 Physical Address: 00:11:D8:93:32:89 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.254 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller USB Human Interface Device Compaq PS2 Keyboard (2K - 3) HID-compliant mouse USB Mass Storage Device USB Printing Support USB Root Hub (4x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] No details available Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top] These required security hotfixes (using the 08/12/2008 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) were not found installed. Note: CIS benchmarks require that Critical and Important severity security hotfixes must be installed. Q923689 - Critical (details...) Q928365 - Critical (details...) Q931906 - Critical (details...) Q936181 - Critical (details...) Q936782 - Important (details...) Q941569 - Critical (details...) Q946648 - Important (details...) Q950760 - Moderate (details...) Q950762 - Important (details...) Q950974 - Important (details...) Q951066 - Important (details...) Q951376 - Critical (details...) Q951698 - Critical (details...) Q951748 - Important (details...) Q952954 - Critical (details...) Q953838 - Critical (details...) Installed Microsoft Hotfixes [Back to Top] Internet Explorer no verification data SP3 (SP3) MSXML6 no verification data KB925673 on 8/31/2008 (details...) WGA SP0 passed verification KB892130 on 8/26/2008 (details...) Windows XP SP3 no verification data KB936929[SP] on 8/26/2008 (details...) XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0 no verification data XPSEPSC (XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0)

Will THIS graphic card work with my pc ? i wanna buy a new graphics card and i found this one nVidia by EVGA e-GeForce 6200 256MB DDR2 Graphics Card http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/nVidia-by-EVGA-e-GeForce-6200-256MB-DDR2-Graphics-Card-256P1N399DX/sem/rpsm/oid/201997/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do#services WILL IT WORK WITH MY SYSTEM ? DOES IT NEED POWER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY ? here are my system specs Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Compaq Presario 061 PS569AA-ABA SR1420NX NA520 0nB1411RE101GUPPY00 System Serial Number: CNH50809GZ Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.93 gigahertz Intel Celeron 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUSTek Computer INC. Guppy 1.03 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.04 01/26/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 80.00 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 63.01 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S [CD-ROM drive] Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 ST380011A [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5JVK3E6F, rev 8.11, SMART Status: Healthy 504 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 74.32 GB 62.36 GB free d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 5.69 GB 653 MB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon Compaq_Owner 9/1/2008 7:07:59 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never SUPPORT_fddfa904 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account HP Deskjet 3840 Series on USB001 Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX: Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort: Controllers Display Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller [Display adapter] COMPAQ FS7600 [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n CNQ4520FFF, December 2004) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 Realtek AC'97 Audio Communications Other Devices Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem 1394 Net Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC primary IP Address: 192.168.1.110 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.254 Physical Address: 00:11:D8:93:32:89 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.254 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller USB Human Interface Device Compaq PS2 Keyboard (2K - 3) HID-compliant mouse USB Mass Storage Device USB Printing Support USB Root Hub (4x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] No details available Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top] These required security hotfixes (using the 08/12/2008 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) were not found installed. Note: CIS benchmarks require that Critical and Important severity security hotfixes must be installed. Q923689 - Critical (details...) Q928365 - Critical (details...) Q931906 - Critical (details...) Q936181 - Critical (details...) Q936782 - Important (details...) Q941569 - Critical (details...) Q946648 - Important (details...) Q950760 - Moderate (details...) Q950762 - Important (details...) Q950974 - Important (details...) Q951066 - Important (details...) Q951376 - Critical (details...) Q951698 - Critical (details...) Q951748 - Important (details...) Q952954 - Critical (details...) Q953838 - Critical (details...) Installed Microsoft Hotfixes [Back to Top] Internet Explorer no verification data SP3 (SP3) MSXML6 no verification data KB925673 on 8/31/2008 (details...) WGA SP0 passed verification KB892130 on 8/26/2008 (details...) Windows XP SP3 no verification data KB936929[SP] on 8/26/2008 (details...) XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0 no verification data XPSEPSC (XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0)

Will This Graphic Card Work On My Pc ? My first question is will it work on my pc ? its a compaq presario sr1420nx Does it meet the graphics card minimum requirments ? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1524186&csid=ITD&body=MAIN here are my system specs Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Compaq Presario 061 PS569AA-ABA SR1420NX NA520 0nB1411RE101GUPPY00 System Serial Number: CNH50809GZ Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.93 gigahertz Intel Celeron 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUSTek Computer INC. Guppy 1.03 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.04 01/26/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 80.00 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 63.01 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S [CD-ROM drive] Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 ST380011A [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5JVK3E6F, rev 8.11, SMART Status: Healthy 504 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 74.32 GB 62.36 GB free d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 5.69 GB 653 MB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon Compaq_Owner 9/1/2008 7:07:59 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never SUPPORT_fddfa904 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account HP Deskjet 3840 Series on USB001 Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX: Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort: Controllers Display Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller [Display adapter] COMPAQ FS7600 [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n CNQ4520FFF, December 2004) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 Realtek AC'97 Audio Communications Other Devices Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem 1394 Net Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC primary IP Address: 192.168.1.110 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.254 Physical Address: 00:11:D8:93:32:89 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.254 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller USB Human Interface Device Compaq PS2 Keyboard (2K - 3) HID-compliant mouse USB Mass Storage Device USB Printing Support USB Root Hub (4x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] No details available Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top] These required security hotfixes (using the 08/12/2008 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) were not found installed. Note: CIS benchmarks require that Critical and Important severity security hotfixes must be installed. Q923689 - Critical (details...) Q928365 - Critical (details...) Q931906 - Critical (details...) Q936181 - Critical (details...) Q936782 - Important (details...) Q941569 - Critical (details...) Q946648 - Important (details...) Q950760 - Moderate (details...) Q950762 - Important (details...) Q950974 - Important (details...) Q951066 - Important (details...) Q951376 - Critical (details...) Q951698 - Critical (details...) Q951748 - Important (details...) Q952954 - Critical (details...) Q953838 - Critical (details...) Installed Microsoft Hotfixes [Back to Top] Internet Explorer no verification data SP3 (SP3) MSXML6 no verification data KB925673 on 8/31/2008 (details...) WGA SP0 passed verification KB892130 on 8/26/2008 (details...) Windows XP SP3 no verification data KB936929[SP] on 8/26/2008 (details...) XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0 no verification data XPSEPSC (XML Paper Specification Shared Components Pack 1.0)

Is My Computer Fast Enough For This Game Urgent I Will Chose best answers? Will This Computer Be Fast Enough Run Grand Theft Auto San Andreas OS NameMicrosoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium Version6.0.6000 Build 6000 Other OS Description Not Available OS ManufacturerMicrosoft Corporation System NameUSER-PC System ManufacturerGateway System ModelGT5625E System TypeX86-based PC ProcessorIntel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2140 @ 1.60GHz, 1600 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s) BIOS Version/DateIntel Corp. CR94510J.15A.1015.2007.0712.1513, 7/12/2007 SMBIOS Version2.4 Windows DirectoryC:\Windows System DirectoryC:\Windows\system32 Boot Device\Device\HarddiskVolume2 LocaleUnited States Hardware Abstraction LayerVersion = "6.0.6000.16386" User NameUser-PC\Ipod Time ZonePacific Standard Time Total Physical Memory2,036.63 MB Available Physical Memory1,004.60 MB Total Virtual Memory6.32 GB Available Virtual Memory5.00 GB Page File Space4.39 GB Page FileC:\pagefile.sys __________________________________________________________ Processor Intel® Pentium® E2140 (Dual Core) processor * Each core operates at 1.60 GHz * 1 MB shared L2 cache * 800 MHz front side bus Chipset Intel 945GC # Memory Installed: 2048 MB DDR2, 667 MHz, (PC2-5300) dual channel memory (two 1024 MB modules) # Expandable to: 2 GB (two DDR2 DIMM slots) Hard Drive 320 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA II hard drive Support for up to two hard drives Optical Drive DVD ±RW, 16X super multi-format dual layer drive (up to 8.5 GB) * Write max: 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-RW, 12X DVD-RAM, 48X CD-R, 40X CD-RW * Read max: 16X DVD-ROM, 48X CD-ROM, 8X DVD-ROM DL Media Card Reader 15-in-1 high speed digital media manager supporting the following: * Compact Flash (CF) I, II * IBM Microdrive™ (MD) * SmartMedia Card (SMC) * Memory Stick™ (MS) * Memory Stick Duo (MS Duo) * Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) * Memory Stick PRO Duo (MS PRO Duo)

RAM problem, can anyone help? Now I tried to replace my 128 MB samsung PC133u-333-542 SDRAM with 2x 256MB samsung SDRAM giving me a total of 512MB SDRAM Current SDRAM Specs http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/partnumberSearch.do?webpartnum=m366s1723bts&cdnpartnum=&ppmi=PartnoSearch SDRAM I wanna put into my computer http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/partnumberSearch.do?webpartnum=m366s3253cts&cdnpartnum=&ppmi=PartnoSearch Okay I have tried to install the new RAM, and when I loaded my computer, it said that the memory decreased to like 64mb, I think it should be compatible, if it isnt Ima be so mad since I spent $28 on it, I researched it but I have no idea what Im doing, I just tried to match it up as best as I can, lol. Now I updated my flash bios to the most current version for my I guess bios chip model, or motherboard model, idk Okay so I was wondering if someone can help me? Computer info......................| ................................................| ...............................................V Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Dell Computer Corporation L866r System Service Tag: 8S7MG01 (support for this PC) Asset Tag: 8S7MG01 Chassis Serial Number: 8S7MG01 Processor a Main Circuit Board b 867 megahertz Intel Pentium III 32 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation CA810E AAA01025-311 Serial Number: 0007157X1246111K0643 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Intel Corp. A14 09/05/2001 Drives Memory Modules c,d 61.48 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 39.68 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LG CD-ROM CRD-8482B 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] HDS722580VLAT20 [Hard drive] (61.49 GB) -- drive 0, s/n VN42BECBE834ND, rev V32OA6EA, SMART Status: Healthy 128 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'DIMM1' has 128 MB Slot 'DIMM2' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 61.48 GB 39.68 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon Jake 2/27/2009 3:47:50 PM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account None detected Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Intel(r) 82801AA Bus Master IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82810E Graphics Controller (Microsoft Corporation) [Display adapter] DELL M781s [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n 688EN0BOBR3H, November 2000) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(r) 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller Creative AudioPCI (ES1371,ES1373) (WDM) Communications Other Devices Dell Data Fax Modem Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless USB Adapter primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.0.6 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.0.1 Physical Address: 00:50:F2:74:AA:8A Networking Dns Server: 192.168.0.1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Microsoft PS/2 Mouse USB Root Hub Virus Protection [Back to Top] No details available Missing Microsoft Security Hotfixes [Back to Top] These required security hotfixes (using the 02/10/2009 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) were not found installed. Note: CIS benchmarks require that Critical and Important severity security hotfixes must be installed. Q938464 - Critical (details...) Q946648 - Important (details...) Q950762 - Important (details...) Q950974 - Important (details...) Q951066 - Important (details...) Q951376 - Critical (details...) Q951698 - Critical (details...) Q951748 - Important (details...) Q952069 - Important (details...) Q952954 - Critical (details...) Q954211 - Important (details...) Q954459 - Important (details...) Q954600 - Important (details...) Q955069 - Critical (details...) Q956802 - Critical (details...) Q956841 - Important (details...) Q957097 - Important (details...) Q958215 - Critical (details...) Q958644 - Critical (details...) Q958687 - Critical (details...) Q960714 - Critical (details...) Installed Microsoft Hotfixes [Back to Top] Internet Explorer no verification data SP3 (SP3) Windows XP SP2 passed verification KB842773 on 2/27/2009 (details...) SP3 no verification data KB936929[SP] on 2/27/2009 (details...) No details available Click here to see all available Microsoft security hotfixes for this computer. [installed security hotfix] Marks a security hotfix (using the 02/10/2009 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary) [failing installed security hotfix] Marks a security hotFix that fails verification (a security vulnerability) verifies OK Marks a hotfix that verifies correctly fails verification Marks a hotfix that fails verification (note that failing hotfixes need to be reinstalled) Unmarked hotfixes lack the data to allow verification Click here for Belarc's System Management pr Ive tried crucial.com Doesnt work for some reason, cant advise anything so...yeah, I dunno why, lol THats why I posted all the computer information.

What sound driver do I need? I'm missing a driver for sound.. for Multimedia Audio Controller, to be specific. If anyone can link me to an updated driver that would be great Belarc Advisor Report : Operating System System Model Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Dell Computer Corporation XPS-Z System Service Tag: DLK1801 (support for this PC) Chassis Serial Number: DLK1801 Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1000 megahertz Intel Pentium III 32 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation D815EEA AAA42447-402 Serial Number: MY0709GC124640BM02MV Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Intel Corp. A05 09/22/2000 Drives Memory Modules c,d 81.95 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 64.92 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LG CD-RW CED-8080B [CD-ROM drive] 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] Maxtor 6Y080L0 [Hard drive] (81.96 GB) -- drive 0, s/n Y2535SFC, rev YAR41BW0, SMART Status: Healthy WDC WD2000BB-22GUA0 [Hard drive] (200.05 GB) -- drive 1 512 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'DIMM1' has 512 MB Slot 'DIMM2' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 81.95 GB 64.92 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon Pro 5/23/2009 11:07:35 PM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Intel(R) 82801BA Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 244B Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 Pro [Display adapter] DELL E173FP [Monitor] (17.1"vis, s/n 641804AF2LUS, October 2004) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442 None detected Communications Other Devices 1394 Net Adapter 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI TX NIC (3C905B-TX) primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.106 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.1 Physical Address: 00:04:76:34:BE:7A Networking Dns Servers: 64.59.144.92 64.59.144.93 None of the download links worked. I went under Audio, but none of them seem to be my driver.

can any1 help me to find a driver to make my speakers work pls? Operating System System Model Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600) iQon.ie MS-7071 1.00 Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.93 gigahertz Intel Celeron 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7071 1.00 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 10/05/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 80.02 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 65.15 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space PHILIPS DVDR1660P1 [CD-ROM drive] Foxconn CF USB2.0 Reade USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 Foxconn MS USB2.0 Reade USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Foxconn SD USB2.0 Reade USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 Foxconn SM USB2.0 Reade USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 WDC WD800BB-00JHC0 [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAM9H430209, rev 05.01C05, SMART Status: Healthy 192 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 256 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 80.02 GB 65.15 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon Andy 29/03/2008 11:46:06 (admin) Lisa 29/03/2008 11:45:07 Lorna 27/03/2008 13:25:20 local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Cheryl 27/03/2008 11:23:24 (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account Lexmark 510 Series on USB001 Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] VIA Bus Master IDE Controller None detected Bus Adapters Multimedia VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (4x) Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device Communications Other Devices Smart Link 56K Voice Modem USB Cable Modem 351000 primary Auto IP Address: 82.24.44.215 / 22 Gateway: 82.24.44.1 Dhcp Server: 80.5.160.21 Physical Address: 00:0E:9B:EE:2F:A9 VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter Dhcp Server: none responded Physical Address: 00:16:17:15:AC:13 Networking Dns Servers: 194.168.4.100 194.168.8.100 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Compatible Mouse USB Mass Storage Device USB Printing Support USB Root Hub (4x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] Norton AntiVirus Version 11.00 Virus Definitions Version 26/03/2008 Rev 4 Realtime File Scanning On

Slow PC might be motherboard not RAM help? more details below? the specs are Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.30 gigahertz AMD Duron 128 kilobyte primary memory cache 64 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: First International Computer, Inc. AM37 PCB 1.x Bus Clock: 100 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 09/18/2002 Drives Memory Modules c,d 40.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 20.61 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space CDWRITER IDE5224 [CD-ROM drive] 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] Brother MFC-240C USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 SAMSUNG SP4002H [Hard drive] (40.06 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 0524J1FTC72172, rev QU100-61, SMART Status: Healthy USB FLASH DRIVE USB Device [Hard drive] (254 MB) -- drive 2 240 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 256 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 40.05 GB 20.61 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon Viv 2/11/2008 6:17:25 p.m. (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account Brother MFC-240C USB Printer on USB001 Brother PC-FAX v.2 on USB001 Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: PaperPort Color Printer Driver on BIPORT PaperPort Mono Printer Driver on BIPORT Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] VIA Bus Master IDE Controller S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR [Display adapter] ViewSonic E70-9 [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n 25M024800788, November 2002) Bus Adapters Multimedia Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (3x) Vinyl AC'97 Codec Combo Driver (WDM) Communications Other Devices Standard 300 bps Modem Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.64 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.254 Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.254 Physical Address: 00:40:CA:3A:5E:D6 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.254 Brother MFC-240C USB Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical USB Composite Device USB Mass Storage Device (2x) USB Printing Support USB Root Hub (4x) Virus Protection [Back to Top] AVG Anti-Virus Free Version 8.0 Realtime File Scanning On Does anyone know if this could be fixed with more RAM or is PC stuffed??

no sound!!!-Multimedia audio controller? heyy guys, i need some help with my multimedia controller, every time i try to play music it says this...Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with your sound device. There might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it might be in use by another program, or it might not be functioning properly.......soo i went to the hardware and saw that multimedia audio controller had a big yellow ? beside and i dont know what to dooo please helpp.....also here is my comp infoo Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Install Language: English (United States) System Locale: English (United States) Acer, inc. TravelMate 2310 System Serial Number: LXT910535652702E5EEM00 Asset Tag: is a SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS Enclosure Type: Other Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.50 gigahertz Intel Celeron M 64 kilobyte primary memory cache 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Not hyper-threaded Board: Acer, Inc. Lugano Serial Number: LXT910535652702E5EEM00 Bus Clock: 400 megahertz BIOS: Acer 3A10 06/14/05 Drives Memory Modules c,d 36.84 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 19.40 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space MATSHITA UJDA760 DVD/CDRW [CD-ROM drive] ST94019A [Hard drive] (40.01 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 3KW6466F, rev 3.05, SMART Status: Healthy 958 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory Slot 'DIMM1' has 512 MB Slot 'DIMM2' has 512 MB Slot 'DIMM3' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (FAT32 on drive 0) 18.21 GB 1.22 GB free d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 18.63 GB 18.18 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon Guest 3/5/2008 8:41:13 AM Tyler 7/1/2009 11:34:03 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) ASPNET never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account Brother HL-1230 series on dlinkps-be21fb_9100 Brother HL-1230 series on dlinkps-be21fb_9100 Canon MP450 Series Printer on USB001 Canon MP450 Series Printer on USB002 Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX: Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort: Controllers Display Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] SiS PCI IDE Controller SiS M661MX [Display adapter] COMPAQ S710 [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n 024CG43HK803, June 2000) LPL 14.6 [Monitor] (14.6"vis) Bus Adapters Multimedia Texas Instruments PCI-1410 CardBus Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller (2x) None detected Virus Protection [Back to Top] new Group Policies AVG Anti-Virus Free Version 8.5 Virus Definitions Version Up To Date Realtime File Scanning On None discovered Communications Other Devices SoftV90 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter Physical Address: 00:14:A4:0F:6F:0B SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter primary Auto IP Address: 174.115.233.224 / 23 Gateway: 174.115.232.1 Dhcp Server: 99.254.8.1 Physical Address: 00:C0:9F:AC:BD:EA Networking Dns Server: 64.71.255.198 Microsoft AC Adapter Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery HID-compliant consumer control device USB Human Interface Device Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard HID-compliant mouse Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad [Mouse] PCI Class USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller USB 2.0 Root Hub Device USB Root Hub (2x)

Do i need to upgrade my PSU if i am jumping from a NVIDIA FX 5200 to an 8800 GT? here are all my system spcs. i might throw in a better proccessor on top of it. and kind of a side question, with both of those new things, do you think this system would be able to run the more modern games, such as Crisis, and others on decent settings? Okay, here they are. Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) EMACHINES T6414 System Serial Number: XRY5A 500 05531 Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.00 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 256 kilobyte primary memory cache 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: MICRO-STAR MS-7184 Serial Number: 5A10264183 Bus Clock: 200 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 08/19/2005 Drives Memory Modules c,d 160.03 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 29.54 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space KW8511I OCR452R SCSI CdRom Device [CD-ROM drive] KW8511I OCR452R SCSI CdRom Device [CD-ROM drive] KW8511I OCR452R SCSI CdRom Device [CD-ROM drive] KW8511I OCR452R SCSI CdRom Device [CD-ROM drive] LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S [CD-ROM drive] Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2 Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4 Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1 Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3 ST3160021A [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5JS7DMV7, rev 8.01, SMART Status: Healthy 1024 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 256 MB Slot 'A1' has 256 MB Slot 'A2' has 256 MB Slot 'A3' has 256 MB Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 154.99 GB 26.62 GB free d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 5.04 GB 2.91 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accountslast logon Owner 12/24/2008 11:10:34 AM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) ASPNET never Guest never HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account HP DeskJet 930C/932C/935C on LPT1: Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver on Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port: Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller ATI IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (3x) Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (3x) Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller (2x) NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 [Display adapter] Sony SDM-HS75P [Monitor] (17.1"vis, s/n 6319808, December 2005) Bus Adapters Multimedia A20671JP IDE Controller Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller (2x) Realtek AC'97 Audio Communications Other Devices SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP 1394 Net Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.46 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.1 Physical Address: 00:13:D3:B1:AD:26 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.1 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller USB Human Interface Device Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard HID-compliant mouse USB Mass Storage Device USB Root Hub (3x)

Hi my laptop now has no sound, yellow ! next to multimedia audio controller? I checked the details of my laptop with free belarc download and this is what it came up with. Please can someone help me asap as i really need to be able to access my music on the laptop, !!Thanks in advance!!! Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Packard Bell Computers International Packard Bell EasyNote PB52M01101 System Serial Number: 746400040238 Chassis Serial Number: 50424E Enclosure Type: Pizza Box Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.80 gigahertz AMD Mobile Sempron 128 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL NEC Versa Premium 5a Bus Clock: 200 megahertz BIOS: Insyde Software Corporation R1.02 04/12/2006 Drives Memory Modules c,d 41.63 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 11.61 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space _NEC DVD_RW ND-6750A [CD-ROM drive] ST950814A [Hard drive] (50.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5PJ3CJKG, rev 3.06, SMART Status: Healthy 384 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'DRAM Slot 1' is Empty Slot 'DRAM Slot 2' has 512 MB Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 41.63 GB 11.61 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon paul 05/10/2008 22:56:12 (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) ASPNET never Guest never HelpAssistant never LogMeInRemoteUser never (admin) SUPPORT_388945a0 never Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account CAPTURE FAX BVRP on NUL: Lexmark 1200 Series on USB001 Controllers Display ALi M5229 PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M [Display adapter] Default Monitor Bus Adapters Multimedia ALi PCI to USB Open Host Controller (2x) Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller None detected Communications Other Devices AC97 Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP ULi PCI Fast Ethernet Controller primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.0.2 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.0.1 Physical Address: 00:40:D0:9C:86:52 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.0.1 Microsoft AC Adapter Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery Serial Cable using IrDA Protocol [Infrared] Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad [Mouse] USB Root Hub (3x)

Required computer pro attention please!? Hi it may seem simple to those who know but i obviously dont lol i accidently uninstalled my multimedia audio controller and i have now found out that i need to install a the driver as i have tottaly wiped it of my computer and because of this i can now hear no sound at all coming from my speakers. my manufacturer is ASUS i have been to there website and cant seem to find a driver to install it might just be my rubbish newbie skills, i have also tried to use windows update but it just says it cant find the right things to download it and just shows the big yellow question mark. i have tried numerous things to get my sound back but it seems inpossible i have also tried to system restore but no luck there can please some 1 help here is some of my computer info pllllllllllllz help i have also tried dxdiag in run and gone to sound but it just says no device or drivers. System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) ASUS A7V8X-MX SE 1.03 Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.53 gigahertz AMD Athlon XP 128 kilobyte primary memory cache 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUS A7V8X-MX SE 1.03 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 1002 12/04/2003 Drives Memory Modules c,d 122.94 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 106.69 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A [CD-ROM drive] HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8163B [CD-ROM drive] 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] Maxtor 6Y120L0 [Hard drive] (122.94 GB) -- drive 0, s/n Y34N872E, rev YAR41BW0, SMART Status: Healthy 480 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' is Empty Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 117.44 GB 103.75 GB free f: (NTFS on drive 0) 5.49 GB 2.94 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon RICHARD 20/01/2009 19:08:57 (admin) User 15/01/2009 13:14:34 (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) ASPNET never Guest 17/01/2009 20:22:03 HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account EPSON Stylus D92 Series on USB002 Nuance Image Printer Driver on Nuance Image Printer Writer Port Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] VIA Bus Master IDE Controller VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP [Display adapter] AOC 5E [Monitor] (13.8"vis, October 2001) Bus Adapters Multimedia VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (3x) VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device Standard Game Port Communications Other Devices Standard 1200 bps Modem Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter #2 primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.3 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.1 Physical Address: 00:1C:DF:26:55:BC VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.254 Physical Address: 00:0E:A6:60:BB:B6 Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.1 USB Human Interface Device Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard HID-compliant mouse USB Root Hub (4x)

can someone price this computer? Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 3.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: P4M800CE-8237 Bus Clock: 200 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 06/08/2006 Drives Memory Modules c,d 122.93 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 37.79 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space LITE-ON COMBO SOHC-5232K [CD-ROM drive] LITE-ON DVDRW LDW-451S [CD-ROM drive] 3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] Maxtor 6Y120M0 [Hard drive] (122.94 GB) -- drive 0 2048 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 1024 MB Slot 'A1' has 1024 MB Local Drive Volumes c: (NTFS on drive 0) 122.93 GB 37.79 GB free Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers local user accounts last logon John Corral 3/6/2009 1:29:59 PM (admin) local system accounts Administrator never (admin) Guest 2/25/2009 8:13:23 PM HelpAssistant never SUPPORT_388945a0 never Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) VIA Bus Master IDE Controller - 0571 VIA Serial ATA Controller - 3149 RADEON 9600 Family (Microsoft Corporation) [Display adapter] RADEON 9600 SEC Family (Microsoft Corporation) [Display adapter] Philips MAGNAVOX [Monitor] (14.9"vis) Bus Adapters Multimedia Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (4x) Creative Game Port Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS (WDM) Logitech Mic (QuickCam E3500) Communications Other Devices 1394 Net Adapter VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.2.2 / 24 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 Dhcp Server: 192.168.2.1 Physical Address: 00:19:21:5A:23:D1 Networking Dns Servers: 85.255.112.39 85.255.112.40 OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller HID-compliant consumer control device USB Human Interface Device (3x) Logitech QuickCam E3500 HID Keyboard Device HID-compliant mouse Logitech USB Camera (QuickCam E3500) USB Composite Device USB Root Hub (5x)

Poll: Did you like The Oddysey or The Iliad better? I liked the Iliad better. This was my favorite part: Sing, O goddess, the anger of Achilles son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans. Many a brave soul did it send hurrying down to Hades, and many a hero did it yield a prey to dogs and vultures, for so were the counsels of Jove fulfilled from the day on which the son of Atreus, king of men, and great Achilles, first fell out with one another. And which of the gods was it that set them on to quarrel? It was the son of Jove and Leto; for he was angry with the king and sent a pestilence upon the host to plague the people, because the son of Atreus had dishonoured Chryses his priest. Now Chryses had come to the ships of the Achaeans to free his daughter, and had brought with him a great ransom: moreover he bore in his hand the sceptre of Apollo wreathed with a suppliant's wreath and he besought the Achaeans, but most of all the two sons of Atreus, who were their chiefs. "Sons of Atreus," he cried, "and all other Achaeans, may the gods who dwell in Olympus grant you to sack the city of Priam, and to reach your homes in safety; but free my daughter, and accept a ransom for her, in reverence to Apollo, son of Jove." On this the rest of the Achaeans with one voice were for respecting the priest and taking the ransom that he offered; but not so Agamemnon, who spoke fiercely to him and sent him roughly away. "Old man," said he, "let me not find you tarrying about our ships, nor yet coming hereafter. Your sceptre of the god and your wreath shall profit you nothing. I will not free her. She shall grow old in my house at Argos far from her own home, busying herself with her loom and visiting my couch; so go, and do not provoke me or it shall be the worse for you." The old man feared him and obeyed. Not a word he spoke, but went by the shore of the sounding sea and prayed apart to King Apollo whom lovely Leto had borne. "Hear me," he cried, "O god of the silver bow, that protectest Chryse and holy Cilla and rulest Tenedos with thy might, hear me oh thou of Sminthe. If I have ever decked your temple with garlands, or burned your thigh-bones in fat of bulls or goats, grant my prayer, and let your arrows avenge these my tears upon the Danaans." Thus did he pray, and Apollo heard his prayer. He came down furious from the summits of Olympus, with his bow and his quiver upon his shoulder, and the arrows rattled on his back with the rage that trembled within him. He sat himself down away from the ships with a face as dark as night, and his silver bow rang death as he shot his arrow in the midst of them. First he smote their mules and their hounds, but presently he aimed his shafts at the people themselves, and all day long the pyres of the dead were burning. For nine whole days he shot his arrows among the people, but upon the tenth day Achilles called them in assembly- moved thereto by Juno, who saw the Achaeans in their death-throes and had compassion upon them. Then, when they were got together, he rose and spoke among them. "Son of Atreus," said he, "I deem that we should now turn roving home if we would escape destruction, for we are being cut down by war and pestilence at once. Let us ask some priest or prophet, or some reader of dreams (for dreams, too, are of Jove) who can tell us why Phoebus Apollo is so angry, and say whether it is for some vow that we have broken, or hecatomb that we have not offered, and whether he will accept the savour of lambs and goats without blemish, so as to take away the plague from us." With these words he sat down, and Calchas son of Thestor, wisest of augurs, who knew things past present and to come, rose to speak. He it was who had guided the Achaeans with their fleet to Ilius, through the prophesyings with which Phoebus Apollo had inspired him. With all sincerity and goodwill he addressed them thus:- "Achilles, loved of heaven, you bid me tell you about the anger of King Apollo, I will therefore do so; but consider first and swear that you will stand by me heartily in word and deed, for I know that I shall offend one who rules the Argives with might, to whom all the Achaeans are in subjection. A plain man cannot stand against the anger of a king, who if he swallow his displeasure now, will yet nurse revenge till he has wreaked it. Consider, therefore, whether or no you will protect me." And Achilles answered, "Fear not, but speak as it is borne in upon you from heaven, for by Apollo, Calchas, to whom you pray, and whose oracles you reveal to us, not a Danaan at our ships shall lay his hand upon you, while I yet live to look upon the face of the earth- no, not though you name Agamemnon himself, who is by far the foremost of the Achaeans." Thereon the seer spoke boldly. "The god," he said, "is angry neither about vow nor hecatomb, but for his priest's sake, whom Agamemnon has dishonoured, in that he would not free his daughter nor take a ransom for her; therefore has he sent these evils upon us, and will yet send others. He will not deliver the Danaans from this pestilence till Agamemnon has restored the girl without fee or ransom to her father, and has sent a holy hecatomb to Chryse. Thus we may perhaps appease him." With these words he sat down, and Agamemnon rose in anger. His heart was black with rage, and his eyes flashed fire as he scowled on Calchas and said, "Seer of evil, you never yet prophesied smooth things concerning me, but have ever loved to foretell that which was evil. You have brought me neither comfort nor performance; and now you come seeing among Danaans, and saying that Apollo has plagued us because I would not take a ransom for this girl, the daughter of Chryses. I have set my heart on keeping her in my own house, for I love her better even than my own wife Clytemnestra, whose peer she is alike in form and feature, in understanding and accomplishments. Still I will give her up if I must, for I would have the people live, not die; but you must find me a prize instead, or I alone among the Argives shall be without one. This is not well; for you behold, all of you, that my prize is to go elsewhither." And Achilles answered, "Most noble son of Atreus, covetous beyond all mankind, how shall the Achaeans find you another prize? We have no common store from which to take one. Those we took from the cities have been awarded; we cannot disallow the awards that have been made already. Give this girl, therefore, to the god, and if ever Jove grants us to sack the city of Troy we will requite you three and fourfold." Then Agamemnon said, "Achilles, valiant though you be, you shall not thus outwit me. You shall not overreach and you shall not persuade me. Are you to keep your own prize, while I sit tamely under my loss and give up the girl at your bidding? Let the Achaeans find me a prize in fair exchange to my liking, or I will come and take your own, or that of Ajax or of Ulysses; and he to whomsoever I may come shall rue my coming. But of this we will take thought hereafter; for the present, let us draw a ship into the sea, and find a crew for her expressly; let us put a hecatomb on board, and let us send Chryseis also; further, let some chief man among us be in command, either Ajax, or Idomeneus, or yourself, son of Peleus, mighty warrior that you are, that we may offer sacrifice and appease the the anger of the god." Achilles scowled at him and answered, "You are steeped in insolence and lust of gain. With what heart can any of the Achaeans do your bidding, either on foray or in open fighting? I came not warring here for any ill the Trojans had done me. I have no quarrel with them. They have not raided my cattle nor my horses, nor cut down my harvests on the rich plains of Phthia; for between me and them there is a great space, both mountain and sounding sea. We have followed you, Sir Insolence! for your pleasure, not ours- to gain satisfaction from the Trojans for your shameless self and for Menelaus. You forget this, and threaten to rob me of the prize for which I have toiled, and which the sons of the Achaeans have given me. Never when the Achaeans sack any rich city of the Trojans do I receive so good a prize as you do, though it is my hands that do the better part of the fighting. When the sharing comes, your share is far the largest, and I, forsooth, must go back to my ships, take what I can get and be thankful, when my labour of fighting is done. Now, therefore, I shall go back to Phthia; it will be much better for me to return home with my ships, for I will not stay here dishonoured to gather gold and substance for you." And Agamemnon answered, "Fly if you will, I shall make you no prayers to stay you. I have others here who will do me honour, and above all Jove, the lord of counsel. There is no king here so hateful to me as you are, for you are ever quarrelsome and ill affected. What though you be brave? Was it not heaven that made you so? Go home, then, with your ships and comrades to lord it over the Myrmidons. I care neither for you nor for your anger; and thus will I do: since Phoebus Apollo is taking Chryseis from me, I shall send her with my ship and my followers, but I shall come to your tent and take your own prize Briseis, that you may learn how much stronger I am than you are, and that another may fear to set himself up as equal or comparable with me." The son of Peleus was furious, and his heart within his shaggy breast was divided whether to draw his sword, push the others aside, and kill the son of Atreus, or to restrain himself and check his anger. While he was thus in two minds, and was drawing his mighty sword from its scabbard, Minerva came down from heaven (for Juno had sent her in the love she bore to them both), and seized the son of Peleus by his yellow hair, visible to him alone, for of the others no man could see her. Achilles turned in amaze, and by the fire that flashed from her eyes at once knew that she was Minerva. "Why are you here," said he, "daughter of aegis-bearing Jove? To see the pride of Agamemnon, son of Atreus? Let me tell you- and it shall surely be- he shall pay for this insolence with his life." And Minerva said, "I come from heaven, if you will hear me, to bid you stay your anger. Juno has sent me, who cares for both of you alike. Cease, then, this brawling, and do not draw your sword; rail at him if you will, and your railing will not be vain, for I tell you- and it shall surely be- that you shall hereafter receive gifts three times as splendid by reason of this present insult. Hold, therefore, and obey." "Goddess," answered Achilles, "however angry a man may be, he must do as you two command him. This will be best, for the gods ever hear the prayers of him who has obeyed them." He stayed his hand on the silver hilt of his sword, and thrust it back into the scabbard as Minerva bade him. Then she went back to Olympus among the other gods, and to the house of aegis-bearing Jove. But the son of Peleus again began railing at the son of Atreus, for he was still in a rage. "Wine-bibber," he cried, "with the face of a dog and the heart of a hind, you never dare to go out with the host in fight, nor yet with our chosen men in ambuscade. You shun this as you do death itself. You had rather go round and rob his prizes from any man who contradicts you. You devour your people, for you are king over a feeble folk; otherwise, son of Atreus, henceforward you would insult no man. Therefore I say, and swear it with a great oath- nay, by this my sceptre which shalt sprout neither leaf nor shoot, nor bud anew from the day on which it left its parent stem upon the mountains- for the axe stripped it of leaf and bark, and now the sons of the Achaeans bear it as judges and guardians of the decrees of heaven- so surely and solemnly do I swear that hereafter they shall look fondly for Achilles and shall not find him. In the day of your distress, when your men fall dying by the murderous hand of Hector, you shall not know how to help them, and shall rend your heart with rage for the hour when you offered insult to the bravest of the Achaeans." With this the son of Peleus dashed his gold-bestudded sceptre on the ground and took his seat, while the son of Atreus was beginning fiercely from his place upon the other side. Then uprose smooth-tongued Nestor, the facile speaker of the Pylians, and the words fell from his lips sweeter than honey. Two generations of men born and bred in Pylos had passed away under his rule, and he was now reigning over the third. With all sincerity and goodwill, therefore, he addressed them thus:- "Of a truth," he said, "a great sorrow has befallen the Achaean land. Surely Priam with his sons would rejoice, and the Trojans be glad at heart if they could hear this quarrel between you two, who are so excellent in fight and counsel. I am older than either of you; therefore be guided by me. Moreover I have been the familiar friend of men even greater than you are, and they did not disregard my counsels. Never again can I behold such men as Pirithous and Dryas shepherd of his people, or as Caeneus, Exadius, godlike Polyphemus, and Theseus son of Aegeus, peer of the immortals. These were the mightiest men ever born upon this earth: mightiest were they, and when they fought the fiercest tribes of mountain savages they utterly overthrew them. I came from distant Pylos, and went about among them, for they would have me come, and I fought as it was in me to do. Not a man now living could withstand them, but they heard my words, and were persuaded by them. So be it also with yourselves, for this is the more excellent way. Therefore, Agamemnon, though you be strong, take not this girl away, for the sons of the Achaeans have already given her to Achilles; and you, Achilles, strive not further with the king, for no man who by the grace of Jove wields a sceptre has like honour with Agamemnon. You are strong, and have a goddess for your mother; but Agamemnon is stronger than you, for he has more people under him. Son of Atreus, check your anger, I implore you; end this quarrel with Achilles, who in the day of battle is a tower of strength to the Achaeans." And Agamemnon answered, "Sir, all that you have said is true, but this fellow must needs become our lord and master: he must be lord of all, king of all, and captain of all, and this shall hardly be. Granted that the gods have made him a great warrior, have they also given him the right to speak with railing?" Achilles interrupted him. "I should be a mean coward," he cried, "were I to give in to you in all things. Order other people about, not me, for I shall obey no longer. Furthermore I say- and lay my saying to your heart- I shall fight neither you nor any man about this girl, for those that take were those also that gave. But of all else that is at my ship you shall carry away nothing by force. Try, that others may see; if you do, my spear shall be reddened with your blood." When they had quarrelled thus angrily, they rose, and broke up the assembly at the ships of the Achaeans. The son of Peleus went back to his tents and ships with the son of Menoetius and his company, while Agamemnon drew a vessel into the water and chose a crew of twenty oarsmen. He escorted Chryseis on board and sent moreover a hecatomb for the god. And Ulysses went as captain. These, then, went on board and sailed their ways over the sea. But the son of Atreus bade the people purify themselves; so they purified themselves and cast their filth into the sea. Then they offered hecatombs of bulls and goats without blemish on the sea-shore, and the smoke with the savour of their sacrifice rose curling up towards heaven. Thus did they busy themselves throughout the host. But Agamemnon did not forget the threat that he had made Achilles, and called his trusty messengers and squires Talthybius and Eurybates. "Go," said he, "to the tent of Achilles, son of Peleus; take Briseis by the hand and bring her hither; if he will not give her I shall come with others and take her- which will press him harder." He charged them straightly further and dismissed them, whereon they went their way sorrowfully by the seaside, till they came to the tents and ships of the Myrmidons. They found Achilles sitting by his tent and his ships, and ill-pleased he was when he beheld them. They stood fearfully and reverently before him, and never a word did they speak, but he knew them and said, "Welcome, heralds, messengers of gods and men; draw near; my quarrel is not with you but with Agamemnon who has sent you for the girl Briseis. Therefore, Patroclus, bring her and give her to them, but let them be witnesses by the blessed gods, by mortal men, and by the fierceness of Agamemnon's anger, that if ever again there be need of me to save the people from ruin, they shall seek and they shall not find. Agamemnon is mad with rage and knows not how to look before and after that the Achaeans may fight by their ships in safety." Patroclus did as his dear comrade had bidden him. He brought Briseis from the tent and gave her over to the heralds, who took her with them to the ships of the Achaeans- and the woman was loth to go. Then Achilles went all alone by the side of the hoar sea, weeping and looking out upon the boundless waste of waters. He raised his hands in prayer to his immortal mother, "Mother," he cried, "you bore me doomed to live but for a little season; surely Jove, who thunders from Olympus, might have made that little glorious. It is not so. Agamemnon, son of Atreus, has done me dishonour, and has robbed me of my prize by force." As he spoke he wept aloud, and his mother heard him where she was sitting in the depths of the sea hard by the old man her father. Forthwith she rose as it were a grey mist out of the waves, sat down before him as he stood weeping, caressed him with her hand, and said, "My son, why are you weeping? What is it that grieves you? Keep it not from me, but tell me, that we may know it together." Achilles drew a deep sigh and said, "You know it; why tell you what you know well already? We went to Thebe the strong city of Eetion, sacked it, and brought hither the spoil. The sons of the Achaeans shared it duly among themselves, and chose lovely Chryseis as the meed of Agamemnon; but Chryses, priest of Apollo, came to the ships of the Achaeans to free his daughter, and brought with him a great ransom: moreover he bore in his hand the sceptre of Apollo, wreathed with a suppliant's wreath, and he besought the Achaeans, but most of all the two sons of Atreus who were their chiefs. "On this the rest of the Achaeans with one voice were for respecting the priest and taking the ransom that he offered; but not so Agamemnon, who spoke fiercely to him and sent him roughly away. So he went back in anger, and Apollo, who loved him dearly, heard his prayer. Then the god sent a deadly dart upon the Argives, and the people died thick on one another, for the arrows went everywhither among the wide host of the Achaeans. At last a seer in the fulness of his knowledge declared to us the oracles of Apollo, and I was myself first to say that we should appease him. Whereon the son of Atreus rose in anger, and threatened that which he has since done. The Achaeans are now taking the girl in a ship to Chryse, and sending gifts of sacrifice to the god; but the heralds have just taken from my tent the daughter of Briseus, whom the Achaeans had awarded to myself. "Help your brave son, therefore, if you are able. Go to Olympus, and if you have ever done him service in word or deed, implore the aid of Jove. Ofttimes in my father's house have I heard you glory in that you alone of the immortals saved the son of Saturn from ruin, when the others, with Juno, Neptune, and Pallas Minerva would have put him in bonds. It was you, goddess, who delivered him by calling to Olympus the hundred-handed monster whom gods call Briareus, but men Aegaeon, for he is stronger even than his father; when therefore he took his seat all-glorious beside the son of Saturn, the other gods were afraid, and did not bind him. Go, then, to him, remind him of all this, clasp his knees, and bid him give succour to the Trojans. Let the Achaeans be hemmed in at the sterns of their ships, and perish on the sea-shore, that they may reap what joy they may of their king, and that Agamemnon may rue his blindness in offering insult to the foremost of the Achaeans." Thetis wept and answered, "My son, woe is me that I should have borne or suckled you. Would indeed that you had lived your span free from all sorrow at your ships, for it is all too brief; alas, that you should be at once short of life and long of sorrow above your peers: woe, therefore, was the hour in which I bore you; nevertheless I will go to the snowy heights of Olympus, and tell this tale to Jove, if he will hear our prayer: meanwhile stay where you are with your ships, nurse your anger against the Achaeans, and hold aloof from fight. For Jove went yesterday to Oceanus, to a feast among the Ethiopians, and the other gods went with him. He will return to Olympus twelve days hence; I will then go to his mansion paved with bronze and will beseech him; nor do I doubt that I shall be able to persuade him." On this she left him, still furious at the loss of her that had been taken from him. Meanwhile Ulysses reached Chryse with the hecatomb. When they had come inside the harbour they furled the sails and laid them in the ship's hold; they slackened the forestays, lowered the mast into its place, and rowed the ship to the place where they would have her lie; there they cast out their mooring-stones and made fast the hawsers. They then got out upon the sea-shore and landed the hecatomb for Apollo; Chryseis also left the ship, and Ulysses led her to the altar to deliver her into the hands of her father. "Chryses," said he, "King Agamemnon has sent me to bring you back your child, and to offer sacrifice to Apollo on behalf of the Danaans, that we may propitiate the god, who has now brought sorrow upon the Argives." So saying he gave the girl over to her father, who received her gladly, and they ranged the holy hecatomb all orderly round the altar of the god. They washed their hands and took up the barley-meal to sprinkle over the victims, while Chryses lifted up his hands and prayed aloud on their behalf. "Hear me," he cried, "O god of the silver bow, that protectest Chryse and holy Cilla, and rulest Tenedos with thy might. Even as thou didst hear me aforetime when I prayed, and didst press hardly upon the Achaeans, so hear me yet again, and stay this fearful pestilence from the Danaans." Thus did he pray, and Apollo heard his prayer. When they had done praying and sprinkling the barley-meal, they drew back the heads of the victims and killed and flayed them. They cut out the thigh-bones, wrapped them round in two layers of fat, set some pieces of raw meat on the top of them, and then Chryses laid them on the wood fire and poured wine over them, while the young men stood near him with five-pronged spits in their hands. When the thigh-bones were burned and they had tasted the inward meats, they cut the rest up small, put the pieces upon the spits, roasted them till they were done, and drew them off: then, when they had finished their work and the feast was ready, they ate it, and every man had his full share, so that all were satisfied. As soon as they had had enough to eat and drink, pages filled the mixing-bowl with wine and water and handed it round, after giving every man his drink-offering. Thus all day long the young men worshipped the god with song, hymning him and chaunting the joyous paean, and the god took pleasure in their voices; but when the sun went down, and it came on dark, they laid themselves down to sleep by the stern cables of the ship, and when the child of morning, rosy-fingered Dawn, appeared they again set sail for the host of the Achaeans. Apollo sent them a fair wind, so they raised their mast and hoisted their white sails aloft. As the sail bellied with the wind the ship flew through the deep blue water, and the foam hissed against her bows as she sped onward. When they reached the wide-stretching host of the Achaeans, they drew the vessel ashore, high and dry upon the sands, set her strong props beneath her, and went their ways to their own tents and ships. But Achilles abode at his ships and nursed his anger. He went not to the honourable assembly, and sallied not forth to fight, but gnawed at his own heart, pining for battle and the war-cry. Now after twelve days the immortal gods came back in a body to Olympus, and Jove led the way. Thetis was not unmindful of the charge her son had laid upon her, so she rose from under the sea and went through great heaven with early morning to Olympus, where she found the mighty son of Saturn sitting all alone upon its topmost ridges. She sat herself down before him, and with her left hand seized his knees, while with her right she caught him under the chin, and besought him, saying- "Father Jove, if I ever did you service in word or deed among the immortals, hear my prayer, and do honour to my son, whose life is to be cut short so early. King Agamemnon has dishonoured him by taking his prize and keeping her. Honour him then yourself, Olympian lord of counsel, and grant victory to the Trojans, till the Achaeans give my son his due and load him with riches in requital." Jove sat for a while silent, and without a word, but Thetis still kept firm hold of his knees, and besought him a second time. "Incline your head," said she, "and promise me surely, or else deny me- for you have nothing to fear- that I may learn how greatly you disdain me." At this Jove was much troubled and answered, "I shall have trouble if you set me quarrelling with Juno, for she will provoke me with her taunting speeches; even now she is always railing at me before the other gods and accusing me of giving aid to the Trojans. Go back now, lest she should find out. I will consider the matter, and will bring it about as wish. See, I incline my head that you believe me. This is the most solemn that I can give to any god. I never recall my word, or deceive, or fail to do what I say, when I have nodded my head." As he spoke the son of Saturn bowed his dark brows, and the ambrosial locks swayed on his immortal head, till vast Olympus reeled. When the pair had thus laid their plans, they parted- Jove to his house, while the goddess quitted the splendour of Olympus, and plunged into the depths of the sea. The gods rose from their seats, before the coming of their sire. Not one of them dared to remain sitting, but all stood up as he came among them. There, then, he took his seat. But Juno, when she saw him, knew that he and the old merman's daughter, silver-footed Thetis, had been hatching mischief, so she at once began to upbraid him. "Trickster," she cried, "which of the gods have you been taking into your counsels now? You are always settling matters in secret behind my back, and have never yet told me, if you could help it, one word of your intentions." "Juno," replied the sire of gods and men, "you must not expect to be informed of all my counsels. You are my wife, but you would find it hard to understand them. When it is proper for you to hear, there is no one, god or man, who will be told sooner, but when I mean to keep a matter to myself, you must not pry nor ask questions." "Dread son of Saturn," answered Juno, "what are you talking about? I? Pry and ask questions? Never. I let you have your own way in everything. Still, I have a strong misgiving that the old merman's daughter Thetis has been talking you over, for she was with you and had hold of your knees this self-same morning. I believe, therefore, that you have been promising her to give glory to Achilles, and to kill much people at the ships of the Achaeans." "Wife," said Jove, "I can do nothing but you suspect me and find it out. You will take nothing by it, for I shall only dislike you the more, and it will go harder with you. Granted that it is as you say; I mean to have it so; sit down and hold your tongue as I bid you for if I once begin to lay my hands about you, though all heaven were on your side it would profit you nothing." On this Juno was frightened, so she curbed her stubborn will and sat down in silence. But the heavenly beings were disquieted throughout the house of Jove, till the cunning workman Vulcan began to try and pacify his mother Juno. "It will be intolerable," said he, "if you two fall to wrangling and setting heaven in an uproar about a pack of mortals. If such ill counsels are to prevail, we shall have no pleasure at our banquet. Let me then advise my mother- and she must herself know that it will be better- to make friends with my dear father Jove, lest he again scold her and disturb our feast. If the Olympian Thunderer wants to hurl us all from our seats, he can do so, for he is far the strongest, so give him fair words, and he will then soon be in a good humour with us." As he spoke, he took a double cup of nectar, and placed it in his mother's hand. "Cheer up, my dear mother," said he, "and make the best of it. I love you dearly, and should be very sorry to see you get a thrashing; however grieved I might be, I could not help for there is no standing against Jove. Once before when I was trying to help you, he caught me by the foot and flung me from the heavenly threshold. All day long from morn till eve, was I falling, till at sunset I came to ground in the island of Lemnos, and there I lay, with very little life left in me, till the Sintians came and tended me." Juno smiled at this, and as she smiled she took the cup from her son's hands. Then Vulcan drew sweet nectar from the mixing-bowl, and served it round among the gods, going from left to right; and the blessed gods laughed out a loud applause as they saw him ing bustling about the heavenly mansion. Thus through the livelong day to the going down of the sun they feasted, and every one had his full share, so that all were satisfied. Apollo struck his lyre, and the Muses lifted up their sweet voices, calling and answering one another. But when the sun's glorious light had faded, they went home to bed, each in his own abode, which lame Vulcan with his consummate skill had fashioned for them. So Jove, the Olympian Lord of Thunder, hied him to the bed in which he always slept; and when he had got on to it he went to sleep, with Juno of the golden throne by his side. Now the other gods and the armed warriors on the plain slept soundly, but Jove was wakeful, for he was thinking how to do honour to Achilles, and destroyed much people at the ships of the Achaeans. In the end he deemed it would be best to send a lying dream to King Agamemnon; so he called one to him and said to it, "Lying Dream, go to the ships of the Achaeans, into the tent of Agamemnon, and say to him word to word as I now bid you. Tell him to get the Achaeans instantly under arms, for he shall take Troy. There are no longer divided counsels among the gods; Juno has brought them to her own mind, and woe betides the Trojans." The dream went when it had heard its message, and soon reached the ships of the Achaeans. It sought Agamemnon son of Atreus and found him in his tent, wrapped in a profound slumber. It hovered over his head in the likeness of Nestor, son of Neleus, whom Agamemnon honoured above all his councillors, and said:- "You are sleeping, son of Atreus; one who has the welfare of his host and so much other care upon his shoulders should dock his sleep. Hear me at once, for I come as a messenger from Jove, who, though he be not near, yet takes thought for you and pities you. He bids you get the Achaeans instantly under arms, for you shall take Troy. There are no longer divided counsels among the gods; Juno has brought them over to her own mind, and woe betides the Trojans at the hands of Jove. Remember this, and when you wake see that it does not escape you." The dream then left him, and he thought of things that were, surely not to be accomplished. He thought that on that same day he was to take the city of Priam, but he little knew what was in the mind of Jove, who had many another hard-fought fight in store alike for Danaans and Trojans. Then presently he woke, with the divine message still ringing in his ears; so he sat upright, and put on his soft shirt so fair and new, and over this his heavy cloak. He bound his sandals on to his comely feet, and slung his silver-studded sword about his shoulders; then he took the imperishable staff of his father, and sallied forth to the ships of the Achaeans. The goddess Dawn now wended her way to vast Olympus that she might herald day to Jove and to the other immortals, and Agamemnon sent the criers round to call the people in assembly; so they called them and the people gathered thereon. But first he summoned a meeting of the elders at the ship of Nestor king of Pylos, and when they were assembled he laid a cunning counsel before them. "My friends," said he, "I have had a dream from heaven in the dead of night, and its face and figure resembled none but Nestor's. It hovered over my head and said, 'You are sleeping, son of Atreus; one who has the welfare of his host and so much other care upon his shoulders should dock his sleep. Hear me at once, for I am a messenger from Jove, who, though he be not near, yet takes thought for you and pities you. He bids you get the Achaeans instantly under arms, for you shall take Troy. There are no longer divided counsels among the gods; Juno has brought them over to her own mind, and woe betides the Trojans at the hands of Jove. Remember this.' The dream then vanished and I awoke. Let us now, therefore, arm the sons of the Achaeans. But it will be well that I should first sound them, and to this end I will tell them to fly with their ships; but do you others go about among the host and prevent their doing so." He then sat down, and Nestor the prince of Pylos with all sincerity and goodwill addressed them thus: "My friends," said he, "princes and councillors of the Argives, if any other man of the Achaeans had told us of this dream we should have declared it false, and would have had nothing to do with it. But he who has seen it is the foremost man among us; we must therefore set about getting the people under arms." With this he led the way from the assembly, and the other sceptred kings rose with him in obedience to the word of Agamemnon; but the people pressed forward to hear. They swarmed like bees that sally from some hollow cave and flit in countless throng among the spring flowers, bunched in knots and clusters; even so did the mighty multitude pour from ships and tents to the assembly, and range themselves upon the wide-watered shore, while among them ran Wildfire Rumour, messenger of Jove, urging them ever to the fore. Thus they gathered in a pell-mell of mad confusion, and the earth groaned under the tramp of men as the people sought their places. Nine heralds went crying about among them to stay their tumult and bid them listen to the kings, till at last they were got into their several places and ceased their clamour. Then King Agamemnon rose, holding his sceptre. This was the work of Vulcan, who gave it to Jove the son of Saturn. Jove gave it to Mercury, slayer of Argus, guide and guardian. King Mercury gave it to Pelops, the mighty charioteer, and Pelops to Atreus, shepherd of his people. Atreus, when he died, left it to Thyestes, rich in flocks, and Thyestes in his turn left it to be borne by Agamemnon, that he might be lord of all Argos and of the isles. Leaning, then, on his sceptre, he addressed the Argives. "My friends," he said, "heroes, servants of Mars, the hand of heaven has been laid heavily upon me. Cruel Jove gave me his solemn promise that I should sack the city of Priam before returning, but he has played me false, and is now bidding me go ingloriously back to Argos with the loss of much people. Such is the will of Jove, who has laid many a proud city in the dust, as he will yet lay others, for his power is above all. It will be a sorry tale hereafter that an Achaean host, at once so great and valiant, battled in vain against men fewer in number than themselves; but as yet the end is not in sight. Think that the Achaeans and Trojans have sworn to a solemn covenant, and that they have each been numbered- the Trojans by the roll of their householders, and we by companies of ten; think further that each of our companies desired to have a Trojan householder to pour out their wine; we are so greatly more in number that full many a company would have to go without its cup-bearer. But they have in the town allies from other places, and it is these that hinder me from being able to sack the rich city of Ilius. Nine of Jove years are gone; the timbers of our ships have rotted; their tackling is sound no longer. Our wives and little ones at home look anxiously for our coming, but the work that we came hither to do has not been done. Now, therefore, let us all do as I say: let us sail back to our own land, for we shall not take Troy." With these words he moved the hearts of the multitude, so many of them as knew not the cunning counsel of Agamemnon. They surged to and fro like the waves of the Icarian Sea, when the east and south winds break from heaven's clouds to lash them; or as when the west wind sweeps over a field of corn and the ears bow beneath the blast, even so were they swayed as they flew with loud cries towards the ships, and the dust from under their feet rose heavenward. They cheered each other on to draw the ships into the sea; they cleared the channels in front of them; they began taking away the stays from underneath them, and the welkin rang with their glad cries, so eager were they to return. Then surely the Argives would have returned after a fashion that was not fated. But Juno said to Minerva, "Alas, daughter of aegis-bearing Jove, unweariable, shall the Argives fly home to their own land over the broad sea, and leave Priam and the Trojans the glory of still keeping Helen, for whose sake so many of the Achaeans have died at Troy, far from their homes? Go about at once among the host, and speak fairly to them, man by man, that they draw not their ships into the sea." Minerva was not slack to do her bidding. Down she darted from the topmost summits of Olympus, and in a moment she was at the ships of the Achaeans. There she found Ulysses, peer of Jove in counsel, standing alone. He had not as yet laid a hand upon his ship, for he was grieved and sorry; so she went close up to him and said, "Ulysses, noble son of Laertes, are you going to fling yourselves into your ships and be off home to your own land in this way? Will you leave Priam and the Trojans the glory of still keeping Helen, for whose sake so many of the Achaeans have died at Troy, far from their homes? Go about at once among the host, and speak fairly to them, man by man, that they draw not their ships into the sea." Ulysses knew the voice as that of the goddess: he flung his cloak from him and set off to run. His servant Eurybates, a man of Ithaca, who waited on him, took charge of the cloak, whereon Ulysses went straight up to Agamemnon and received from him his ancestral, imperishable staff. With this he went about among the ships of the Achaeans. Whenever he met a king or chieftain, he stood by him and spoke him fairly. "Sir," said he, "this flight is cowardly and unworthy. Stand to your post, and bid your people also keep their places. You do not yet know the full mind of Agamemnon; he was sounding us, and ere long will visit the Achaeans with his displeasure. We were not all of us at the council to hear what he then said; see to it lest he be angry and do us a mischief; for the pride of kings is great, and the hand of Jove is with them." But when he came across any common man who was making a noise, he struck him with his staff and rebuked him, saying, "Sirrah, hold your peace, and listen to better men than yourself. You are a coward and no soldier; you are nobody either in fight or council; we cannot all be kings; it is not well that there should be many masters; one man must be supreme- one king to whom the son of scheming Saturn has given the sceptre of sovereignty over you all." Thus masterfully did he go about among the host, and the people hurried back to the council from their tents and ships with a sound as the thunder of surf when it comes crashing down upon the shore, and all the sea is in an uproar. The rest now took their seats and kept to their own several places, but Thersites still went on wagging his unbridled tongue- a man of many words, and those unseemly; a monger of sedition, a railer against all who were in authority, who cared not what he said, so that he might set the Achaeans in a laugh. He was the ugliest man of all those that came before Troy- bandy-legged, lame of one foot, with his two shoulders rounded and hunched over his chest. His head ran up to a point, but there was little hair on the top of it. Achilles and Ulysses hated him worst of all, for it was with them that he was most wont to wrangle; now, however, with a shrill squeaky voice he began heaping his abuse on Agamemnon. The Achaeans were angry and disgusted, yet none the less he kept on brawling and bawling at the son of Atreus. "Agamemnon," he cried, "what ails you now, and what more do you want? Your tents are filled with bronze and with fair women, for whenever we take a town we give you the pick of them. Would you have yet more gold, which some Trojan is to give you as a ransom for his son, when I or another Achaean has taken him prisoner? or is it some young girl to hide and lie with? It is not well that you, the ruler of the Achaeans, should bring them into such misery. Weakling cowards, women rather than men, let us sail home, and leave this fellow here at Troy to stew in his own meeds of honour, and discover whether we were of any service to him or no. Achilles is a much better man than he is, and see how he has treated him- robbing him of his prize and keeping it himself. Achilles takes it meekly and shows no fight; if he did, son of Atreus, you would never again insult him." Thus railed Thersites, but Ulysses at once went up to him and rebuked him sternly. "Check your glib tongue, Thersites," said be, "and babble not a word further. Chide not with princes when you have none to back you. There is no viler creature come before Troy with the sons of Atreus. Drop this chatter about kings, and neither revile them nor keep harping about going home. We do not yet know how things are going to be, nor whether the Achaeans are to return with good success or evil. How dare you gibe at Agamemnon because the Danaans have awarded him so many prizes? I tell you, therefore- and it shall surely be- that if I again catch you talking such nonsense, I will either forfeit my own head and be no more called father of Telemachus, or I will take you, strip you stark naked, and whip you out of the assembly till you go blubbering back to the ships." On this he beat him with his staff about the back and shoulders till he dropped and fell a-weeping. The golden sceptre raised a bloody weal on his back, so he sat down frightened and in pain, looking foolish as he wiped the tears from his eyes. The people were sorry for him, yet they laughed heartily, and one would turn to his neighbour saying, "Ulysses has done many a good thing ere now in fight and council, but he never did the Argives a better turn than when he stopped this fellow's mouth from prating further. He will give the kings no more of his insolence." Thus said the people. Then Ulysses rose, sceptre in hand, and Minerva in the likeness of a herald bade the people be still, that those who were far off might hear him and consider his council. He therefore with all sincerity and goodwill addressed them thus:- "King Agamemnon, the Achaeans are for making you a by-word among all mankind. They forget the promise they made you when they set out from Argos, that you should not return till you had sacked the town of Troy, and, like children or widowed women, they murmur and would set off homeward. True it is that they have had toil enough to be disheartened. A man chafes at having to stay away from his wife even for a single month, when he is on shipboard, at the mercy of wind and sea, but it is now nine long years that we have been kept here; I cannot, therefore, blame the Achaeans if they turn restive; still we shall be shamed if we go home empty after so long a stay- therefore, my friends, be patient yet a little longer that we may learn whether the prophesyings of Calchas were false or true. "All who have not since perished must remember as though it were yesterday or the day before, how the ships of the Achaeans were detained in Aulis when we were on our way hither to make war on Priam and the Trojans. We were ranged round about a fountain offering hecatombs to the gods upon their holy altars, and there was a fine plane-tree from beneath which there welled a stream of pure water. Then we saw a prodigy; for Jove sent a fearful serpent out of the ground, with blood-red stains upon its back, and it darted from under the altar on to the plane-tree. Now there was a brood of young sparrows, quite small, upon the topmost bough, peeping out from under the leaves, eight in all, and their mother that hatched them made nine. The serpent ate the poor cheeping things, while the old bird flew about lamenting her little ones; but the serpent threw his coils about her and caught her by the wing as she was screaming. Then, when he had eaten both the sparrow and her young, the god who had sent him made him become a sign; for the son of scheming Saturn turned him into stone, and we stood there wondering at that which had come to pass. Seeing, then, that such a fearful portent had broken in upon our hecatombs, Calchas forthwith declared to us the oracles of heaven. 'Why, Achaeans,' said he, 'are you thus speechless? Jove has sent us this sign, long in coming, and long ere it be fulfilled, though its fame shall last for ever. As the serpent ate the eight fledglings and the sparrow that hatched them, which makes nine, so shall we fight nine years at Troy, but in the tenth shall take the town.' This was what he said, and now it is all coming true. Stay here, therefore, all of you, till we take the city of Priam." On this the Argives raised a shout, till the ships rang again with the uproar. Nestor, knight of Gerene, then addressed them. "Shame on you," he cried, "to stay talking here like children, when you should fight like men. Where are our covenants now, and where the oaths that we have taken? Shall our counsels be flung into the fire, with our drink-offerings and the right hands of fellowship wherein we have put our trust? We waste our time in words, and for all our talking here shall be no further forward. Stand, therefore, son of Atreus, by your own steadfast purpose; lead the Argives on to battle, and leave this handful of men to rot, who scheme, and scheme in vain, to get back to Argos ere they have learned whether Jove be true or a liar. For the mighty son of Saturn surely promised that we should succeed, when we Argives set sail to bring death and destruction upon the Trojans. He showed us favourable signs by flashing his lightning on our right hands; therefore let none make haste to go till he has first lain with the wife of some Trojan, and avenged the toil and sorrow that he has suffered for the sake of Helen. Nevertheless, if any man is in such haste to be at home again, let him lay his hand to his ship that he may meet his doom in the sight of all. But, O king, consider and give ear to my counsel, for the word that I say may not be neglected lightly. Divide your men, Agamemnon, into their several tribes and clans, that clans and tribes may stand by and help one another. If you do this, and if the Achaeans obey you, you will find out who, both chiefs and peoples, are brave, and who are cowards; for they will vie against the other. Thus you shall also learn whether it is through the counsel of heaven or the cowardice of man that you shall fail to take the town." And Agamemnon answered, "Nestor, you have again outdone the sons of the Achaeans in counsel. Would, by Father Jove, Minerva, and Apollo, that I had among them ten more such councillors, for the city of King Priam would then soon fall beneath our hands, and we should sack it. But the son of Saturn afflicts me with bootless wranglings and strife. Achilles and I are quarrelling about this girl, in which matter I was the first to offend; if we can be of one mind again, the Trojans will not stave off destruction for a day. Now, therefore, get your morning meal, that our hosts join in fight. Whet well your spears; see well to the ordering of your shields; give good feeds to your horses, and look your chariots carefully over, that we may do battle the livelong day; for we shall have no rest, not for a moment, till night falls to part us. The bands that bear your shields shall be wet with the sweat upon your shoulders, your hands shall weary upon your spears, your horses shall steam in front of your chariots, and if I see any man shirking the fight, or trying to keep out of it at the ships, there shall be no help for him, but he shall be a prey to dogs and vultures." Thus he spoke, and the Achaeans roared applause. As when the waves run high before the blast of the south wind and break on some lofty headland, dashing against it and buffeting it without ceasing, as the storms from every quarter drive them, even so did the Achaeans rise and hurry in all directions to their ships. There they lighted their fires at their tents and got dinner, offering sacrifice every man to one or other of the gods, and praying each one of them that he might live to come out of the fight. Agamemnon, king of men, sacrificed a fat five-year-old bull to the mighty son of Saturn, and invited the princes and elders of his host. First he asked Nestor and King Idomeneus, then the two Ajaxes and the son of Tydeus, and sixthly Ulysses, peer of gods in counsel; but Menelaus came of his own accord, for he knew how busy his brother then was. They stood round the bull with the barley-meal in their hands, and Agamemnon prayed, saying, "Jove, most glorious, supreme, that dwellest in heaven, and ridest upon the storm-cloud, grant that the sun may not go down, nor the night fall, till the palace of Priam is laid low, and its gates are consumed with fire. Grant that my sword may pierce the shirt of Hector about his heart, and that full many of his comrades may bite the dust as they fall dying round him." Thus he prayed, but the son of Saturn would not fulfil his prayer. He accepted the sacrifice, yet none the less increased their toil continually. When they had done praying and sprinkling the barley-meal upon the victim, they drew back its head, killed it, and then flayed it. They cut out the thigh-bones, wrapped them round in two layers of fat, and set pieces of raw meat on the top of them. These they burned upon the split logs of firewood, but they spitted the inward meats, and held them in the flames to cook. When the thigh-bones were burned, and they had tasted the inward meats, they cut the rest up small, put the pieces upon spits, roasted them till they were done, and drew them off; then, when they had finished their work and the feast was ready, they ate it, and every man had his full share, so that all were satisfied. As soon as they had had enough to eat and drink, Nestor, knight of Gerene, began to speak. "King Agamemnon," said he, "let us not stay talking here, nor be slack in the work that heaven has put into our hands. Let the heralds summon the people to gather at their several ships; we will then go about among the host, that we may begin fighting at once." Thus did he speak, and Agamemnon heeded his words. He at once sent the criers round to call the people in assembly. So they called them, and the people gathered thereon. The chiefs about the son of Atreus chose their men and marshalled them, while Minerva went among them holding her priceless aegis that knows neither age nor death. From it there waved a hundred tassels of pure gold, all deftly woven, and each one of them worth a hundred oxen. With this she darted furiously everywhere among the hosts of the Achaeans, urging them forward, and putting courage into the heart of each, so that he might fight and do battle without ceasing. Thus war became sweeter in their eyes even than returning home in their ships. As when some great forest fire is raging upon a mountain top and its light is seen afar, even so as they marched the gleam of their armour flashed up into the firmament of heaven. They were like great flocks of geese, or cranes, or swans on the plain about the waters of Cayster, that wing their way hither and thither, glorying in the pride of flight, and crying as they settle till the fen is alive with their screaming. Even thus did their tribes pour from ships and tents on to the plain of the Scamander, and the ground rang as brass under the feet of men and horses. They stood as thick upon the flower-bespangled field as leaves that bloom in summer. As countless swarms of flies buzz around a herdsman's homestead in the time of spring when the pails are drenched with milk, even so did the Achaeans swarm on to the plain to charge the Trojans and destroy them. The chiefs disposed their men this way and that before the fight began, drafting them out as easily as goatherds draft their flocks when they have got mixed while feeding; and among them went King Agamemnon, with a head and face like Jove the lord of thunder, a waist like Mars, and a chest like that of Neptune. As some great bull that lords it over the herds upon the plain, even so did Jove make the son of Atreus stand peerless among the multitude of heroes. And now, O Muses, dwellers in the mansions of Olympus, tell me- for you are goddesses and are in all places so that you see all things, while we know nothing but by report- who were the chiefs and princes of the Danaans? As for the common soldiers, they were so that I could not name every single one of them though I had ten tongues, and though my voice failed not and my heart were of bronze within me, unless you, O Olympian Muses, daughters of aegis-bearing Jove, were to recount them to me. Nevertheless, I will tell the captains of the ships and all the fleet together. Peneleos, Leitus, Arcesilaus, Prothoenor, and Clonius were captains of the Boeotians. These were they that dwelt in Hyria and rocky Aulis, and who held Schoenus, Scolus, and the highlands of Eteonus, with Thespeia, Graia, and the fair city of Mycalessus. They also held Harma, Eilesium, and Erythrae; and they had Eleon, Hyle, and Peteon; Ocalea and the strong fortress of Medeon; Copae, Eutresis, and Thisbe the haunt of doves; Coronea, and the pastures of Haliartus; Plataea and Glisas; the fortress of Thebes the less; holy Onchestus with its famous grove of Neptune; Arne rich in vineyards; Midea, sacred Nisa, and Anthedon upon the sea. From these there came fifty ships, and in each there were a hundred and twenty young men of the Boeotians. Ascalaphus and Ialmenus, sons of Mars, led the people that dwelt in Aspledon and Orchomenus the realm of Minyas. Astyoche a noble maiden bore them in the house of Actor son of Azeus; for she had gone with Mars secretly into an upper chamber, and he had lain with her. With these there came thirty ships. The Phoceans were led by Schedius and Epistrophus, sons of mighty Iphitus the son of Naubolus. These were they that held Cyparissus, rocky Pytho, holy Crisa, Daulis, and Panopeus; they also that dwelt in Anemorea and Hyampolis, and about the waters of the river Cephissus, and Lilaea by the springs of the Cephissus; with their chieftains came forty ships, and they marshalled the forces of the Phoceans, which were stationed next to the Boeotians, on their left. Ajax, the fleet son of Oileus, commanded the Locrians. He was not so great, nor nearly so great, as Ajax the son of Telamon. He was a little man, and his breastplate was made of linen, but in use of the spear he excelled all the Hellenes and the Achaeans. These dwelt in Cynus, Opous, Calliarus, Bessa, Scarphe, fair Augeae, Tarphe, and Thronium about the river Boagrius. With him there came forty ships of the Locrians who dwell beyond Euboea. The fierce Abantes held Euboea with its cities, Chalcis, Eretria, Histiaea rich in vines, Cerinthus upon the sea, and the rock-perched town of Dium; with them were also the men of Carystus and Styra; Elephenor of the race of Mars was in command of these; he was son of Chalcodon, and chief over all the Abantes. With him they came, fleet of foot and wearing their hair long behind, brave warriors, who would ever strive to tear open the corslets of their foes with their long ashen spears. Of these there came fifty ships. And they that held the strong city of Athens, the people of great Erechtheus, who was born of the soil itself, but Jove's daughter, Minerva, fostered him, and established him at Athens in her own rich sanctuary. There, year by year, the Athenian youths worship him with sacrifices of bulls and rams. These were commanded by Menestheus, son of Peteos. No man living could equal him in the marshalling of chariots and foot soldiers. Nestor could alone rival him, for he was older. With him there came fifty ships. Ajax brought twelve ships from Salamis, and stationed them alongside those of the Athenians. The men of Argos, again, and those who held the walls of Tiryns, with Hermione, and Asine upon the gulf; Troezene, Eionae, and the vineyard lands of Epidaurus; the Achaean youths, moreover, who came from Aegina and Mases; these were led by Diomed of the loud battle-cry, and Sthenelus son of famed Capaneus. With them in command was Euryalus, son of king Mecisteus, son of Talaus; but Diomed was chief over them all. With these there came eighty ships. Those who held the strong city of Mycenae, rich Corinth and Cleonae; Orneae, Araethyrea, and Licyon, where Adrastus reigned of old; Hyperesia, high Gonoessa, and Pellene; Aegium and all the coast-land round about Helice; these sent a hundred ships under the command of King Agamemnon, son of Atreus. His force was far both finest and most numerous, and in their midst was the king himself, all glorious in his armour of gleaming bronze- foremost among the heroes, for he was the greatest king, and had most men under him. And those that dwelt in Lacedaemon, lying low among the hills, Pharis, Sparta, with Messe the haunt of doves; Bryseae, Augeae, Amyclae, and Helos upon the sea; Laas, moreover, and Oetylus; these were led by Menelaus of the loud battle-cry, brother to Agamemnon, and of them there were sixty ships, drawn up apart from the others. Among them went Menelaus himself, strong in zeal, urging his men to fight; for he longed to avenge the toil and sorrow that he had suffered for the sake of Helen. The men of Pylos and Arene, and Thryum where is the ford of the river Alpheus; strong Aipy, Cyparisseis, and Amphigenea; Pteleum, Helos, and Dorium, where the Muses met Thamyris, and stilled his minstrelsy for ever. He was returning from Oechalia, where Eurytus lived and reigned, and boasted that he would surpass even the Muses, daughters of aegis-bearing Jove, if they should sing against him; whereon they were angry, and maimed him. They robbed him of his divine power of song, and thenceforth he could strike the lyre no more. These were commanded by Nestor, knight of Gerene, and with him there came ninety ships. And those that held Arcadia, under the high mountain of Cyllene, near the tomb of Aepytus, where the people fight hand to hand; the men of Pheneus also, and Orchomenus rich in flocks; of Rhipae, Stratie, and bleak Enispe; of Tegea and fair Mantinea; of Stymphelus and Parrhasia; of these King Agapenor son of Ancaeus was commander, and they had sixty ships. Many Arcadians, good soldiers, came in each one of them, but Agamemnon found them the ships in which to cross the sea, for they were not a people that occupied their business upon the waters. The men, moreover, of Buprasium and of Elis, so much of it as is enclosed between Hyrmine, Myrsinus upon the sea-shore, the rock Olene and Alesium. These had four leaders, and each of them had ten ships, with many Epeans on board. Their captains were Amphimachus and Thalpius- the one, son of Cteatus, and the other, of Eurytus- both of the race of Actor. The two others were Diores, son of Amarynces, and Polyxenus, son of King Agasthenes, son of Augeas. And those of Dulichium with the sacred Echinean islands, who dwelt beyond the sea off Elis; these were led by Meges, peer of Mars, and the son of valiant Phyleus, dear to Jove, who quarrelled with his father, and went to settle in Dulichium. With him there came forty ships. Ulysses led the brave Cephallenians, who held Ithaca, Neritum with its forests, Crocylea, rugged Aegilips, Samos and Zacynthus, with the mainland also that was over against the islands. These were led by Ulysses, peer of Jove in counsel, and with him there came twelve ships. Thoas, son of Andraemon, commanded the Aetolians, who dwelt in Pleuron, Olenus, Pylene, Chalcis by the sea, and rocky Calydon, for the great king Oeneus had now no sons living, and was himself dead, as was also golden-haired Meleager, who had been set over the Aetolians to be their king. And with Thoas there came forty ships. The famous spearsman Idomeneus led the Cretans, who held Cnossus, and the well-walled city of Gortys; Lyctus also, Miletus and Lycastus that lies upon the chalk; the populous towns of Phaestus and Rhytium, with the other peoples that dwelt in the hundred cities of Crete. All these were led by Idomeneus, and by Meriones, peer of murderous Mars. And with these there came eighty ships. Tlepolemus, son of Hercules, a man both brave and large of stature, brought nine ships of lordly warriors from Rhodes. These dwelt in Rhodes which is divided among the three cities of Lindus, Ielysus, and Cameirus, that lies upon the chalk. These were commanded by Tlepolemus, son of Hercules by Astyochea, whom he had carried off from Ephyra, on the river Selleis, after sacking many cities of valiant warriors. When Tlepolemus grew up, he killed his father's uncle Licymnius, who had been a famous warrior in his time, but was then grown old. On this he built himself a fleet, gathered a great following, and fled beyond the sea, for he was menaced by the other sons and grandsons of Hercules. After a voyage. during which he suffered great hardship, he came to Rhodes, where the people divided into three communities, according to their tribes, and were dearly loved by Jove, the lord, of gods and men; wherefore the son of Saturn showered down great riches upon them. And Nireus brought three ships from Syme- Nireus, who was the handsomest man that came up under Ilius of all the Danaans after the son of Peleus- but he was a man of no substance, and had but a small following. And those that held Nisyrus, Crapathus, and Casus, with Cos, the city of Eurypylus,