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Computer software or hardware howto's

Postby stinow » Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:32 pm

Might it be a useful addition to the FAQ board, to add a subtopic for where you can place howto's on (for example):

* Specific software installations
* Linux setup guides
* How to upgrade your pc (perhaps a monthly 'game pc of the month' with parts well selected)
.. that's what I do a lot :P
* Cleaning your pc with certain tools

Etcetera?

I've got some input to share :roll: :lol:
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Re: Computer software or hardware howto's

Postby crustyasp46 » Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:03 pm

stinow wrote:Might it be a useful addition to the FAQ board, to add a subtopic for where you can place howto's on (for example):

* Specific software installations
* Linux setup guides
* How to upgrade your pc (perhaps a monthly 'game pc of the month' with parts well selected)
.. that's what I do a lot :P
* Cleaning your pc with certain tools

Etcetera?

I've got some input to share :roll: :lol:


I like your idea, stinow, seems like a great plan. I for one would appreciate guides on various aspects of computing. :good:
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Re: Computer software or hardware howto's

Postby Hot Trout » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:52 pm

I thinks this would be a great addition especially if the pc howtos were for older machines like 486, p1,p2 etc as opposed to new hardware. I have a lot of experience to offer there as well.

You could start now inside the retro computing forum and if it gets big enough then we could sub forum it.
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Re: Computer software or hardware howto's

Postby Dragon Mech » Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:02 am

this a great idea stinow. go for it man!! :good:
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Re: Computer software or hardware howto's

Postby stinow » Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:56 am

Dragon Mech wrote:this a great idea stinow. go for it man!! :good:


It's been a while, but have been thinking about some nice guides.
Will possibly do some youtube movies.

Some idea's, though not very retro:
* Setting up a Virtual machine with Linux using (free) Virtual Box by using GUI and by using command line.
* Creating a local network using virtual machines running Windows XP.
* Setting up an Oracle XE database and connect to it using SQL Developer.
* Using the Linux terminal

Some other thoughts:
* Monthly hardware guide (game pc, htpc and office pc)
* Setting up HyperSpin (basics)
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Re: Computer software or hardware howto's

Postby TheOldTimer » Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:04 am

Sounds like a fine idea!
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