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Hello guys, I need to create a daily backup for files and save them on another server I use rsync -av --progress --inplace --rsh='ssh -p22' /var/www/html/product [email protected]:/var/www/html/backup/ but this ask me for password , I want to create a cron job to copy files automatically at midnight. how can I …

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Hello all, Having a very interesting situation here. Working on PC for a friend who stated that it connected to the network, but was unable to browse to any sites using Internet Explorer and Google Chrome... After re-creating the issue, I began with pinging the Default Gateway. Successful. Then I …

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I've been using Linux for about half a year now but I'm definitely not taking full advantage of it as my knowledge regarding it is weak. I've seen some recommendations for the book "Unix Programming Environment by PIKE ROB KERNIGHAN BRIAN W. (1984)" but I can't help wondering if such …

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one of my good friends wrote [this](http://developertimes.wordpress.com/) blog here. he asked me for an opinion , however , i havent used linux much... only used centOS for about a semester in college for a networking course. i was hoping the members here could give some opinions about the blog. thanks …

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Hi, I'm having problem transferring my mails in my second account from Outlook Express to Mozilla Thunderbird. I already transfer all my mails in my primary account and it's so easy (Import options of Mozilla Thunderbird). But I can't find or I don't know how to import my mails from …

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Once in a while I get photos that come out completely sqaushed in Windows Photo Viewer. It is obviously not the file's problem since they render just fine in Irfanview. Not a major problem, but definitely an annoyance. Any clues?

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hello I don't get where my linux space is gone. when i run df -h, it shows used 15 GB of total 20 GB when I run ncdu program, to find what takes, I do sudo ncdu in my root directory. And I see sorted by size directories: 4.7GB home …

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Hey guys, I have problem in my server dns in resolve.conf keep reseting after upgrade or reboot what should I do to stop this ?

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I've been having a frequent problem where I have a strong internet connection, but neither Firefox nor IE will connect. I get either timeout errors or "can't find the server" errors. This sometimes happens from boot up, but more often happens while I'm surfing. Rebooting usually corrects the problem and …

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I am wondering how to copy files in cmd, but it isn't that simple. I know how to copy normally, but I would like to combine multiple items(Which I also know how to do). My problem comes in when I try to organize the files into folders My file structure …

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I can't get IE10 on Windows 8 keep the address of my desired Home page. I want to use google.com as the home page, I go to Internet Options, Use Current Page as home page, then save. It works for only a few minutes before reverting back to blank address. …

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Hi, I am afraid somebody somehow broke the usb connector of my Lacie 1TB hard drive (Starck), so I can't connect it ot the laptop anymore. I have removed it from the case and noticed that the plug is actually gone completely and the filaments that used to connect it …

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I have a compaq 510 notebook PC which has intel core 2 duo t5870 processor (@ 2Ghz, 2MB L2). The vendor from whom we bought gave us windows xp 32 bit installed in it. Lately I discovered that it is a 64 bit processor. **So, I think I need a …

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Hi I meet a problem I bought a **WD HDD** (WD2500AAKX) with **SATA3** connection but my **motherboard chipset** only supports **SATA1**. The question is: how to set **jumpers** and to slow down speed at 1.5 Gbps? On the HDD is saying that Jumper on Pin 5-6 slow down to 3 …

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I was struggling to find a good place to put this one, should it go in the Linux forums, should it go in the Windows forums? Anyway, networking seemed like as good a place as any so here goes: I'm currently setting up a SAMBA file server which I am …

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Hello, anyone can help me create a .bat file, which will need to copy a .fdb file from a shared folder on one computer to another share on another pc over my LAN network? The .bat needs to be scheduled as well, is it best to use the windows 7 …

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Just installed new SSD hard drive into 2007 MacBook but often it restarts with no warning? Is it possible that its not sitting in bay snug enough and my typing is enough to jar it loose or has anyone else experienced similar problems with SSD drives? Thanks in advance!

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Hello Daniweb, Well... my PDU exploded the other day with a bang and a white flash, took out my entire rack and tripped the main breakers, so since I need to replace this anyway I was thinking of re-designing my home network. At the moment I have two physical servers …

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I am using outlook express but it is not working properly . So, anybody suggest something for it.

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Dear Friends ... when in hotel or airport we access the wifi ... no password set to access wifi (WPA, WEP, WPA2).... but when we open our browser for using internet .... a page redirect us and ask for user name and password ... can any one give me just …

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Hello, I've finally gotten around to setting up my backup and file server, inside it has a set of hard drives which I've recovered from various computers. The drives are all in good condition, and are sized as: * SDA - 320.1 GB * SDB - 250.1 GB * SDC …

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my laptop (hp 630) wont boot up, when i turn it on it just brings a black screen with a cursor blinking in the top left corner. i tried to wait for some hours but nothing happens, i even tried changing the operating system but when it restarts for the …

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my computer says that i have low disc space by only having 11 mb available and need at least 200. i looked in my installed programs and i only have 3 programs that are 3-4 mb i clear some windows temporary files and more and no change! how do i …

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Hello All I've set up a subdomain on a VM of mine under the name 'test.localhost' on that 'VM'. However when I try to access that VM via the browser on my local machine i get an error when I do test.my_ip_address. (my_ip_address actually being the vm ip!) Is there …

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I have tried many options outlook provided, but it still doesn't work. the error box heep prompting up asking me to verify the pop server, my account, and password, after I confirm it, it come up again. when I cancel it, then the dialing prcoess ended with error sugestion.---that the …

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Hello Community, I am trying to redirect a page to the same page but with the .php extension added this is what i'm trying `Redirect /projects http://randoma.co/projects.php` but it won't work i just keep getting a 404 error. FYI: I'm using GoDaddy. What am i doing wrong?

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I have been using kali linux for a wile now on my mini laptop. I am a developer and would like to start developing in nasm. The problem is when I try to download nasm I use this command: apt-get install nasm It gives an error that there isnt such …

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hello everyone here, I have deleted the office system, but outlook is still there and could run itself, I am not sure that I deleted office compeletely or not, I deleted it from add/delete of control panel, now I can't find outlook in add/delete control panel, but it still could …

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A message comes up saying Setup cannot continue because a required file is either corrupted or not available. Run Setup again from the original disc or download location. But I went to Microsoft and downloaded it again but nothing happened! What should I do to uninstall it???

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I have Windows 7 in my primary partition and I installed Ubuntu 13.04 in the second partition. I deleted the Ubuntu partition and kept windows 7. Now the next day when I try to start my windows 7 I get an error: error : no such partition. grub rescue> How …

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Hello every I have adobe reader 9 and now i want to install adobe reader 11 for the same purpose i run given command sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ precise partner" sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install acroread but it gives Setting up acroread-common (9.5.4-1precise1) Noe how can done that donot …

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Hello. As a Software Engineer I admit a slight lack of knowledge with hardware. I am usually quite good with any hardware that is contained within the case, my issues lie in networking. Usually I fix my own computer problems, but now I have a couple networking problems that I …

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Hello, I am getting a second monitor to create a dual screen setup. I have the HP w1907v but it is discontinued. I have found this monitor. Will they be near enough the same in quality and resolution ect? original: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Widescreen-Speakers-1440x900-Resolution-Response/dp/B000W4HJ76 New: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-inch-LED-Monitor-1000/dp/B005GMU9YO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1367263117&sr=8-4&keywords=monitor+1440x900+resolution

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Hello, I have a spare DVD reader/writer lying round, i was wondering if i could add it to my PC but the power supply is only 400w. Will it overload the PSU? PC Specs: 2 x Standard case fans Quiet Xigmatek 400w PCI-E PSU AMD FX 6100 black edition 8GB …

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my PC was installed a software which is developed by China telecom, I don't want it at all, and maybe it can scan my PC. but I can't remove or delete it. I try to open my PC in safe mode, and delete it, but it seems that I don't …

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Hi I have a home network of three computers running Windows 7. One is running Windows 7 Professional and the other two Windows 7 Ultimate. I also have two more desktops running XP Pro :) and a laptop running XP Pro. The network is wired, laptop wireless. I am trying …

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I downloaded Kali linux, great os if you ask me, but I want to set the PATH to /sbin/ How do I do that, I want to set it permanantly and how do I make my account root so that I can create new files in /etc ... and so …

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I'm looking for a process I don't know weather it will work or not. I want to connect a computer to a website using `HTTP Protocol`. Is this possible ? How we can communicate a system having a `static IP Address` from a `HTTP Protocol` ? Is there any way …

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Hello, My network card is blocking half of my GPU fan is this okay? The GPU is the Radeon 7770 - club edition, There is no other configuration i can have the cards on the motherboard.

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Hello, I am sharing my webserver with a few people (it's my server) and I am trying to create some sort of an admin panel for them. It has to be able to change Apache VirtualHosts and reload Apache. Now I can make the config-changing PHP code, but there are …

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Hi everyone, I am only new here, and quite looking forward to getting to meet with a lot of you. But right now, I have a very frustrating problem that has only started today. Every time I start my Firefox browser, it starts to open up multiple tabs by itself, …

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Hello, I just bought osx Mountain Lion on my MacBook Air. The apple store guy said that if you buy a software with an apple ID that someone else is using, that person can get it for free. But when I bought my Mountain Lion on my MacBook Air my …

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:?: Could someone here please guide me. I just bought a brand new Toshiba Satellite P25 Series Laptop a couple of months ago. The past two days I have been seeing this one vertical line flickering and disappearing on the screen. Now it has become constant and is light blue …

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How can I safely change the taskbar / explorer skin without installing any software? I really like the Vista taskbar and I would love to change it. Help would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance.

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Hey there guys, I have a strange problem, I have many linux servers (ubuntu) I have a script installed on them all servers works fine but one server dont keep login information, everytime I logged in its says hello to server then back to previous page wothout logging in, I've …

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I consider myself a mid to advanced PC user, I 'am thinking of joining the "work at home" community, I want to set up a home office environnment in my redesigned garage, I have 2 desk tops, monitors etc. now here's the question. Should I ,do I, need to employ …

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On an idle Sunday afternoon, I came accross an article about not showing the animation at the Windows start, and followed the instruction to Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> System Configuration ->Boot tab. I clicked the No GUI Boot box and re-started. True enough no animation, but no quicker, …

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I just installed Apache on my Ubuntu 12.04 and set it up to run with my domain name. Everything is working perfect, with one qualm. Though my site is up, and when I type mydomain.com/index.html, the index page loads, or suppose I type mydomain.com/directory, the index.html page in that directory …

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My nortons antivirus hasnt been working for a while now, so ive dicided to the bottom of this problem, im beggining to worry that my computer has all sorts viruses etc in it. i also have another problem, when my son trys to run his internet games(Team fortress 2 Etc) …

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