1. awk uses the system function to execute any OS command, and the return code can be captured and checked, as shown below. You can also read in all the output of a system call (very handy).When I check the code returned from the OS, zero means success. But within awk, a zero expression means false andRead more

    awk uses the system function to execute any OS command, and the return code can be captured and checked, as shown below. You can also read in all the output of a system call (very handy).

    When I check the code returned from the OS, zero means success. But within awk, a zero expression means false and non-zero means true. If you run the code below, you will see that “one means true”.

    awk ‘BEGIN {

    rc=system(“test -f myfile”)
    if (rc==0)
       print “exists”
    else
       print “does NOT exist”

    if (system(“test -f myfile”))
       print “does NOT exist”
    else
       print “exists”

    if (0)
       print “zero means true”

    if (1)
       print “one means true”

    exit}’

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  2. Hello all, got Windows live now as my email client, contacts and all.Sorted now. Thanks, gep message edited by gep

    Hello all, got Windows live now as my email client, contacts and all.

    Sorted now.

    Thanks, gep

    message edited by gep

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  3. Your "copy" of Windows Setup disc must actually be an "image" thus allowing it to be bootableImage files are normally ISO or BIN or NRG formats (there are others too, but those are the most common)You write your image by using an image writer software such as ImgBurn (which happens to be free) http:Read more

    Your “copy” of Windows Setup disc must actually be an “image” thus allowing it to be bootable
    Image files are normally ISO or BIN or NRG formats (there are others too, but those are the most common)

    You write your image by using an image writer software such as ImgBurn (which happens to be free) http://www.imgburn.com/

    But, in saying the above. You are actually best just replacing the disc
    Both computer OEM manufacturers or Microsoft themselves can replace a faulty Setup CD (depending upon if you have OEM or a standard MS Windows disc

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  4. If you refer to the lines underneath certain words within the document, then OpenOffice is trying to inform you that the "wavy-underlined" word is misspelled. Right clicking it should offer some choices as to the correct spelling..."Channeling the spirit of jboy..."

    If you refer to the lines underneath certain words within the document, then OpenOffice is trying to inform you that the “wavy-underlined” word is misspelled. Right clicking it should offer some choices as to the correct spelling…

    “Channeling the spirit of jboy…”

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  5. Did you try clearing the cmos yet? I don't know why but sometimes that fixes oddball motherboard issues. With the power cord removed locate the 'clear cmos' jumper pins. It's usually 3 pins with a jumper currently over 2 of them--the standby position. Jumper it to the 'clear' position for a few secnRead more

    Did you try clearing the cmos yet? I don’t know why but sometimes that fixes oddball motherboard issues. With the power cord removed locate the ‘clear cmos’ jumper pins. It’s usually 3 pins with a jumper currently over 2 of them–the standby position. Jumper it to the ‘clear’ position for a few secnds and then back to standby. Then plug the power cord back in and start it up. You’ll probably get a message about bios options not set so go into cmos/bios setup and set the time and date and maybe configure the sata or IDE controller.

    Some Asus boards only had 2 pins for clearing the cmos so you may need to consult the motherboard manual for that or for info on reconfiguring it after it’s been cleared but it’s usually not complicated.

    Also disconnect any external drives and pull any add-on cards just in case they’re a factor. Then try it again.

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  6. What internet speed do you have going into your business and what kind of router?This often happens when the internet speed is too fast and the router is too outdated to handle that kind of capacity.. (i.e. a Wireless G for a T1 internet connection)

    What internet speed do you have going into your business and what kind of router?

    This often happens when the internet speed is too fast and the router is too outdated to handle that kind of capacity.. (i.e. a Wireless G for a T1 internet connection)

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