December 2004 - Posts

Happy New Year

posted Friday, December 31, 2004 11:52 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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May all your dreams and goals be fullfilled in 2005.  Read More

Volume Shadow Copy Service SDK 7.1

posted Thursday, December 30, 2004 1:22 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Volume Shadow Copy Service SDK 7.1Software development kit for the Volume Shadow Copy Service.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=0b4f56e4-0ccc-4626-826a-ed2c4c95c871 Read More

Systems Management Server 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack - ICP

posted Thursday, December 30, 2004 7:06 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack - ICPSource: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6EDF70DA-1733-43A5-9EE4-BC81A2F43016&displaylang=en Read More

More Camaro News

posted Tuesday, December 28, 2004 3:03 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.camaroclubsweden.com/upload/news/PHR_Aug2004.jpg Popular Hotrodding Article Quote from the article: "And today, I'm pleased to announce with absolute certainty that it will be back for the 2007 model year." Note:  This is a direct Read More

2007 Camaro - Confirmed???

posted Tuesday, December 28, 2004 2:29 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0409phr_camaro/I got this from Popular Hotrodding...let's only hope that this new Sporty Car will be the Camaro!!Below is a direct quote from the above link:"It had been strongly hinted, and now confirmed, that Read More

Blog Enhancement - Scrolling Text

posted Tuesday, December 28, 2004 11:04 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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New cabir variant detected.

posted Tuesday, December 28, 2004 9:09 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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This information was taken off of F-Secure site.  Please use the link below to ensure you have the most recent information concerning this knowledge base article. New cabir variant detected. Today we got yet another variant of cabir.The Read More

KBAlertz

posted Tuesday, December 28, 2004 7:00 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
KBAlertz is back up and running, so it seems.After months of not sending out any email or RSS Feeds, it looks like they are back up and running.I have grown dependent on KBAlertz, and was feeling a bit behind with new KB Articles released from Read More

A registry entry remains on a Systems Management Server 2003 Advanced Client computer after you remove a software update that was built by using the Windows Installer version 3.0 SDK

posted Monday, December 27, 2004 10:12 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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This information was taken off of Microsoft's site.  Please use the link above to ensure you have the most recent information concerning this knowledge base article. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;885266 SYMPTOMS Read More

Windows 1.0 to XP: Screenshots

posted Monday, December 27, 2004 9:35 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Remember the days of Windows 1.0?  I started on Windows 3.0, but I did get to move around on a Windows 1.01 computer once.http://www.infosatellite.com/news/2001/10/a251001windowshistory_screenshots.htmlHere are the various screen shots of all the Read More

Solution Accelerator for Domain Server Consolidation and Migration

posted Monday, December 27, 2004 9:22 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Solution Accelerator for Domain Server Consolidation and Migration: Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003The key to consolidating an existing Windows NT Server 4.0 environment is to have a standard process for planning, designing, deploying, and implementing Read More

Configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Replication for a System Management Server (SMS) 2003 Management Point

posted Monday, December 27, 2004 9:22 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=51ecb794-d25f-46b6-aa8e-072d91069e1c&DisplayLang=enOverviewManagement points and server locator points can be configured to perform SQL Server Replication. This adds a new path for network traffic, Read More

Server Performance Advisor V1.0

posted Monday, December 27, 2004 8:06 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Server Performance Advisor V1.0Performance diagnostic tool for Windows Server 2003http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=61a41d78-e4aa-47b9-901b-cf85da075a73&displaylang=enOverviewService Performance Advisor is a server performance Read More

Track Santa?

posted Friday, December 24, 2004 9:34 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Do your kids want to track Santa tonight?  Or do you? http://www.noradsanta.org/ You can go here and track Santa as he travels from place to place. My Son is already tracking him. Read More

Blog Enhancement - Drop Down Box

posted Wednesday, December 22, 2004 4:36 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rcrumbaker/articles/934.aspxWant to add some Character to your Blog?  Read More

Blog Enhancement - Floating menu

posted Wednesday, December 22, 2004 4:35 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rcrumbaker/articles/935.aspxWant to add some character to your Blog? Read More

Managing Microsoft SQL Server Security with Microsoft Access

posted Monday, December 20, 2004 12:17 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Managing Microsoft SQL Server Security with Microsoft Access quote: Summary: This article describes how to manage SQL Server security with Microsoft Access both through the Access user interface and by using the SQL Distributed Management Objects (SQL-DMO) Read More

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (MORE EDUCATION)

posted Saturday, December 18, 2004 3:30 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (MORE EDUCATION) There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? Read More

Merry Christmas

posted Saturday, December 18, 2004 11:02 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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My wife and I just wanted to wish our friends and family a Merry Christmas.Happy Holidays to you and your family. Read More

Another new Atak found

posted Friday, December 17, 2004 10:56 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Got this from f-secure.comAnother new Atak foundA new minor variant of the Atak worm was found today (we detect it already).This one also sends fake electronic Christmas cards.Interestingly, it also contains a link to an image mocking the Lycos' "Make Read More

We want your input

posted Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:54 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.myitforum.com/blog/dthomson/archive/2004/12/16/813.aspxLet Dan or myself know what you want would like to see us incorportate into the Code Repository.  Read More

Microsoft Updates Windows Server Roadmap

posted Thursday, December 16, 2004 10:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Paul Thurrott over at WindowsITpro has a great write up on the Microsoft Server Roadmap.He wrote:"Microsoft will deliver a host of server-related technologies over a long period of time, with the first deliverables shipping in early 2005. But the most Read More

Firefox gains some more ground on IE

posted Thursday, December 16, 2004 8:56 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-5491439.html#talkbackWill this speed up the next release of Internet Explorer?  If there is another version. Read More

Yahoo Launches Video Search Site

posted Thursday, December 16, 2004 8:01 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Did Yahoo beat Google on the Video Searching Technology?http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,118974,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp  Read More

Adobe smoothes kinks in Acrobat

posted Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:59 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://news.com.com/Adobe+smoothes+kinks+in+Acrobat/2100-1002_3-5492700.html This blogger hopes Adobe fixes the slowness in Acrobat...I personally think it is one of the slowest software packages out there!!  Read More

New CD copy-lock technology nears market

posted Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:56 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://news.com.com/New+CD+copy-lock+technology+nears+market/2100-1027_3-5492395.html Very interesting reading about the new technology.  While I was reading, I was thinking to myself..."I wonder how long this will take before it is compromised." Let Read More

Another Christmas greeting virus found

posted Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:53 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I found this on www.f-secure.comAnother Christmas greeting virus foundA new variant of Atak worm was found on 15th of December 2004. The worm spreads in emails that have a subject "Merry X-Mas!" or "Happy New Year!". Here's an example of how the worm's Read More

SMS 2003 Remote Tools Web Page v2.9

posted Wednesday, December 15, 2004 7:20 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I've released an updated version of the Remote Tools Web Page.http://www.myitforum.com/articles/8/view.asp?id=8137 These instructions create a NEW Virtual Directory. Let me know what you think.   Read More

MS04-028 Update Scan Tool

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 2:03 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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MS04-028 Update Scan ToolUpdate Scan Tool for SMS to detect updates described in the MS04-028 Microsoft Security BulletinSource: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=c4745685-9521-4b63-a338-0b3e2dcbf2bb Read More

Windows Security Updates Summary for December 2004

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 1:52 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/200412_windows.mspxThe Microsoft Windows security updates for December 2004 include several important updates and a critical cumulative update for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1), a component Read More

New Microsoft Security Bulletin's

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 12:26 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-041Vulnerability in WordPad Could Allow Code Execution (885836) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS04-041.mspxSeverity: ImportantMicrosoft Security Bulletin MS04-042Vulnerability in DHCP Could Allow Remote Read More

Cumulative Update for Outlook Express for Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition (KB887797)

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 12:20 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Cumulative Update for Outlook Express for Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition (KB887797)This non-security update helps resolve various issues found in Outlook Express.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2f3dd42b-2a65-4a71-9684-de250f25553 Read More

Cumlative Update for Outlook Express 6 Service Pack 1 (KB887797)

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 12:19 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Cumulative Update for Outlook Express 6 Service Pack 1 (KB887797)This non-security update helps resolve various issues found in Outlook Express.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=fda6678b-69b0-4813-9856-a1a3da675baf Read More

Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB885835)

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 12:18 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB885835)A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=efdea122-dda4-40b8-a7af-9ddcc3870c3 Read More

Sorry...my formatting of my blogs got hosed

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 11:25 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
I'm trying to find out why my blog's got all hosed up.  Hiding links and such.Thank you for you patience.Ron Crumbaker  Read More

Five key things you can do to improve your online security

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:32 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/privacy/cybersecuritymonth.mspxThis information was taken off of Microsoft's site.  Please use the link above to ensure you have the most recent information concerning this knowledge base article.National Read More

Gmail Drive

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:28 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.viksoe.dk/code/gmail.htmGMail Drive is a Shell Namespace Extension that creates a virtual filesystem around your Google GMail account, allowing you to use GMail as a storage medium. GMail Drive creates a virtual filesystem on top of your Google Read More

Where is SMS 2003 on TechNet Search by Product/technology?

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:31 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspxI was searching on the above link and trying to find SMS 2003 information, but it is not listed.I wonder why it is not there?Maybe if we all voiced our concerns about this, Microsoft will Read More

SMS: Turning Off Software Inventory on a Single Client

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:26 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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  http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;255959 This information was taken off of Microsoft's site.  Please use the link above to ensure you have the most recent information concerning this knowledge base article. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read More

SMS 2003 KB - 889325

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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  http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;889325   This information was taken off of Microsoft's site.  Please use the link above to ensure you have the most recent information concerning this knowledge base article. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read More

How to determine the appropriate page file size for 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:19 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889654/?sd=RMVPArticle ID:889654Last Review:December 9, 2004Revision:1.1SUMMARYThe 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP can support more RAM than the 32-bit versions of these products. Read More

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 6:59 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1This document specifically focuses on the changes between earlier versions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and reflects Microsoft’s early thinking about Read More

Readme for Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Service Pack 1

posted Tuesday, December 14, 2004 6:58 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Readme for Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Installation information and release notes.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=ecb01031-881d-4642-a67d-026287c042f8 Read More

The year was 1904

posted Monday, December 13, 2004 1:56 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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THE YEAR WAS 1904One hundred years ago ... What a difference a century makes! Here are some of the US statistics for 1904:The average life expectancy in the US was 47 years.Only 14% of the homes in the US had a bathtub.Only 8% of the homes had a telephone.A Read More

Microsoft desktop-search announcement due

posted Monday, December 13, 2004 9:40 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Microsoft desktop-search announcement due http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2002117398_btbriefs13.html "Microsoft's MSN division is expected to announce a test version of its long-awaited desktop-search software this morning Read More

DirectX 9.0 SDK Update - (December 2004)

posted Monday, December 13, 2004 7:20 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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DirectX 9.0 SDK Update - (December 2004)Download the complete DirectX 9.0 SDK - (December 2004), which contains the DirectX 9.0c Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX 9.0 compliant applications in C/C++, and C#.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4e825a37-0c94-4421-9ec8-156e52525d1 Read More

DirectX 9.0c Redistributable for Software Developers - with updated DirectX for Managed Code (December 2004)

posted Monday, December 13, 2004 7:19 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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DirectX 9.0c Redistributable for Software Developers - with updated DirectX for Managed Code (December 2004)This download provides the DirectX 9.0c end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product. This update includes the DirectX Read More

Systems Management Server 2003 Advanced Client for Windows XP Embedded

posted Monday, December 13, 2004 7:13 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3AA2F006-7AF7-4044-A2B4-2672936109DA&displaylang=enSystems Management Server 2003 Advanced Client for Windows XP EmbeddedSMS 2003 Advanced Client for the Windows XP Embedded platform.Quick InfoFile Read More

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Manager - Community Technology Preview December 2004

posted Friday, December 10, 2004 2:35 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Manager - Community Technology Preview December 2004http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8f92556a-6c3b-47d2-9929-ecdc5a4d25ae&DisplayLang=enQuick InfoDownload Size:19 KB - 1188 KBDate Published:12/3/2004Version:9.00.981OverviewMicrosoft Read More

Hackers - The Movie

posted Friday, December 10, 2004 1:25 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Great movie at a great price.http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=682365  Read More

My Nephew is Home!!

posted Friday, December 10, 2004 10:01 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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At least until Monday.Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts.I'll keep you posted on his next round of treatments. www.jonathangarcia.org  Read More

Wi-FI paint?

posted Friday, December 10, 2004 7:10 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I found this over at f-secure.com...and I had to share it!!Wi-FI paint?Well here's an interesting niche market. A company called Force Field Wireless is selling anti-WLAN paint!"This specially formulated flat interior paint will help reduce the transmission Read More

COH Costume Contest Winners!

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 7:18 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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http://www.cityofheroes.com/community/costume_contest_winners.htmlI got a kick out of some of these costumes.  Read More

Nephew Update - Great News

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 12:50 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Well, looks like my nephew will get to come home this weekend. Great!! He will go back next week and start his 10 days of 14 hour Chemo. Great News!!   www.jonathangarcia.org     Read More

Code Repository

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 12:48 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft recently released the Do-It-Yourself scripting Center. Rod Trent posted a great blog about how this product compares to the Code Repository.http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rtrent/archive/2004/12/08/504.aspx The scripting guys at Microsoft Read More

Use old PCs to expand your desktop across multiple monitors

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 12:25 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=44764&feed=rss&subj=WindowsNow this is just too cool.  Read More

Whitehouse Budget fiscal year 2005

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 12:09 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2005/tables.htmlWhitehouse Budget fiscal year 2005Yikes look at the 2009 estimate. Quite a few interesting numbers up on whitehouse.gov and gpoaccess.gov. Read More

Texas University Allegedly Awards MBA To Cat

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 12:05 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
http://www.nbc5i.com/education/3975831/detail.htmlPennsylvania Attorney General Jerry Pappert isn't amused, since Colby is a pet cat and a Plano-based online college allegedly gave the feline a degree for $399   Read More

Greek Farmer Finds 2,000-Year-Old Monument

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 12:02 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=535&ncid=535&e=13&u=/ap/20041209/ap_on_re_eu/greece_ancient_monumentInteresting stuff Read More

400GB Hard Drive - IDE

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 10:26 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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$343 gets you a Seagate 400GB HDD. Not as cheap per GB as most drives, but this may very well be the best overall drive available on the market today. It's the new 7200.8 (not 7200.7) which means it has a lower 8ms (!!) access time and uses native command Read More

Microsoft Office Assistance

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 9:54 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I posted a blog on Access Training, but Microsoft is offering a lot of on-line training.100 and growing training classes available.Check it out for yourself.http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/assistance/HA011318121033.aspx  Read More

Two new Cabir variants found

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 9:48 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I Found this over at F-Secure!!  Great information. Two new Cabir variants foundToday we got a sample that contains two new variants of Cabir worm.The new variants are Cabir.C and Cabir.D. The variants are minor so called hex-edit variants, which means Read More

2004 Weblog Awards

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 9:45 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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See who's making noise with Blogs and who's not!!http://2004weblogawards.com/I imagine by the way Rod Trent is blogging he will be on the 2005 Awards. Read More

Microsoft Access Training - Online

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 9:38 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I have not taken any of these training classes, but they look really interesting for anyone wanting to learn Access or *freshen* up on access.http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR061829401033.aspx  Read More

Microsoft Internet Explorer FTP Command Injection Vulnerability

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 9:18 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://secunia.com/advisories/13404/Description:Albert Puigsech Galicia has discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct FTP command injection attacks.The vulnerability is caused due Read More

Google got defaced!

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 7:26 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
A website run by google (picasa.google.com) was defaced using a known exploit of phpbb2.You can find some info on this at http://www.zone-h.org/en/news/read/id=4436Picasa is a software package for managing photos, the company has been acquired by Google Read More

New vulnerability affects multiple browsers

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 7:19 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Secunia has reported of a vulnerability allowing a third party to hi-jack, for instance, pop-ups from an legitimate site.In other words, a malicious site would be able to direct a user to a real site (for instance a bank) and take over any pop-up such Read More

Great Resource

posted Thursday, December 09, 2004 7:14 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Dan Thomson has produced a GREAT resource blog. Check it out:http://www.myitforum.com/blog/dthomson/articles/325.aspx Nice work Dan!!  Read More

Secunia: Multiple Browser Injection Vulnerablilities

posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 2:55 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Excellent write up from Harry Waldron.   Go read his blog: http://msmvps.com/harrywaldron/archive/2004/12/08/22939.aspx   Read More

KOTOR 2 - Review

posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 11:21 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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My favorite game of last year, KOTOR, has produced a sequel. Here is a great review:http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/rpg/kotor2/index.htmlLooks like I'll be playing this game for a few hours!!  Read More

SWAT 4 Review over at GameSpot

posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 11:19 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/swat4/preview_6114553.html?q=1&tag=gs_hp_topslot_click&tag=nl.e513Nice review, they say "despite the streamlined interface, the game also seems to refrain from putting in too many obvious visual cues for the sake Read More

Holiday Trivia for the Geek

posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 10:59 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Got this from Search400.TechTarget.com'Tis the holiday season! We've made a list and checked it each week. Now we're gonna find out who's naughty, who's nice... and who's a real holiday geek! Here's a festive sample of holiday IT terms with tantalizing Read More

AMD hits Intel with new Opterons

posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 10:48 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/12/07/amd_90nm_opterons/AMD will today begin shipping the 90nm incarnations of its Opteron 1xx, 2xx and 8xx processor lines, The Register has learned.The availability of the chips, confirmed by an AMD spokesman, means Read More

House Passes Intel Reform Without Border Security Measures

posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 9:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
House Passes Intel Reform Without Border Security Measures Despite opposition from several House Republicans that border security issues were not being addressed, the House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed the National Intelligence Read More

HP discussed divorce

posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 8:05 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/12/08/hp_talks_divorce/HP is talking about spiting at board levels.  Just 2 years after the buy out of Compaq, HP has began talks about splitting. How will this impact IT?  Read More

Why Blog

posted Wednesday, December 08, 2004 7:35 AM by rcrumbaker :: 3 Comments
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Reed Porter posted a great reason why people blog.  Read his comments:"Seriously O.T.:I'll venture my theory.  I think blogs have returned the Internet to the people.  Remember when the WWW first arrived?  Here was a way to publish Read More

Update on Jonathan - My Nephew

posted Tuesday, December 07, 2004 1:52 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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My Nephew has been battling Leukaemia (AML) and has had a rough start to his treatments.   However, he might be coming home for 2 days this coming weekend. His white blood cells count has gotten up in the 700+ and he will get to come home Read More

Tech Magazine

posted Tuesday, December 07, 2004 1:30 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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What Tech Magazines can you NOT live without?I get a lot of magazines and some I look forward to and others I just file as "When I get time"Let me know  Read More

Windows Server 2003 SP1

posted Tuesday, December 07, 2004 1:04 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Release Candidate (RC) to help secure your server and to better defend against hackers. Windows Server 2003 SP1 RC enhances security infrastructure by providing new security tools such as Security Read More

Dell Dimension 3000 Desktop, P4 2.8GHz, 256MB, 80GB, 48x CD-RW, XP Home, Floppy, 15" LCD, Dell 720 Color Printer, 2 Year Basic Service » only $449.00 + Free Shipping

posted Tuesday, December 07, 2004 10:57 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Go to Dell Small Business On the middle of the page, click on "E-Value Code" (Under Shopping Alternatives) Enter "6W300-4d30h6a" in the E-Value field and click on small right arrow Under "Monitors" section, change the selection to "FREE UPGRADE FROM CRT! Read More

techbooksforfree.com

posted Tuesday, December 07, 2004 10:42 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Nice resource for Free Bookshttp://techbooksforfree.com/  Read More

Code Samples for Access 2003 and previous versions

posted Tuesday, December 07, 2004 10:42 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft MSDN has posted some great Code Samples Find code samples that you can use with Access 2003 and previous versions. Read More

The BCS has got to go, or atleast improve

posted Tuesday, December 07, 2004 7:46 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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California got hosed by the BCS this year. Auburn got hosed also.  How can you go undefeated in the SEC and not play for a National Championship. Let me know your comments.   Read More

Microsoft Enlists Jeopardy Whiz

posted Monday, December 06, 2004 2:56 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Enlists Jeopardy Whiz Microsoft has tapped Jeopardy! king Ken Jennings, who recently finished his 75-game run on the show, to become the spokesman for its Encarta product line. Jennings will embark on a nationwide media tour called "Quiz the Read More

Trend Micro FREE virus for Mobile Phones

posted Monday, December 06, 2004 1:23 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.msfn.org/comments.php?shownews=10938 Trend Micro will be giving away free Anti-virus for Mobile Phones.   Read More

What is the single most problem SMS Admins are facing

posted Monday, December 06, 2004 1:15 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Getting packages out the easiest and fastest is what I am currently dealing with here. However, it changes quite frequently, but always seems to come back to this one.  That is why I spent time developing the SMS Remote tools version 2.1 (you can Read More

1st Generation Camaro Parts are getting out of hand

posted Monday, December 06, 2004 1:07 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Check out this auction on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2492127367&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT I understand rare parts, but this is crazy!!     Read More

Who's Lenovo?

posted Monday, December 06, 2004 11:16 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Basically an unknown computer company to the United States that is talking with IBM in hopes to purchase IBM's Personal Computer Business. Read more: http://news.com.com/An+unknown+PC+giant%2C+Lenovo+flexes+its+muscles/2100-1001_3-5477424.html?tag=nefd.top Read More

FireFox and Admins

posted Monday, December 06, 2004 11:07 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Rod Trent posted a great article on his Web Blog: http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rtrent/archive/2004/12/06/369.aspx I  know I'm one that only tests IE, because that is what we have standardized for our browsers. I only do custom in house web apps, Read More

myITforum News

posted Monday, December 06, 2004 9:53 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Most people would read Rod's original post, but just in case you missed it:   http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rtrent/archive/2004/12/05/342.aspx Read More

EB Games

posted Monday, December 06, 2004 9:49 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Get 10% off anything in our Holiday Shops! To receive your 10% off, add any Holiday Shop title to your shopping cart and enter coupon code DDHOLLY. Offer expires December 6, 2004, at 2 p.m. EST. Limit of one offer per customer. Online offer only. Offer Read More

What will Google try next?

posted Saturday, December 04, 2004 7:27 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://news.com.com/Striking+up+digital+video+search/2100-1032_3-5466491.html?tag=nefd.lede Google has been pushing the evolution of the internet, I can't wait to see what they will take on next. Do you think Microsoft or Yahoo can keep up?  Or Read More

MMS 2005

posted Saturday, December 04, 2004 1:39 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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MMS 2005 MMS 2005 - What is it?  It is the BEST Windows Management Conference I have personally ever been to...not only is it a great place to gather information about Windows Management, but it's a great place to meet the people on www.myITforum.com Read More

Gmail invites

posted Friday, December 03, 2004 3:18 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I have a few GMail invites if anyone wants one.   Email me Please include your Full Name and the email address you want it sent to. I have 6 available on one account and 4 on another one, so I'll send them out first come first serve.   Read More

Your Old Inkjet Printer Could Aid Burn Victims

posted Friday, December 03, 2004 2:39 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Your Old Inkjet Printer Could Aid Burn Victims   Medical research team believes units could be modified to 'print' new skin. http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,118815,00.asp Very interesting article.     Read More

Exchange SDK Development Tools

posted Friday, December 03, 2004 2:34 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Exchange SDK Development Tools June 2003 Download development tools for building applications on Microsoft® Exchange 2000 Server and Exchange Server 2003. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4afe3504-c209-4a73-ac5d-ff2a4a3b48b7&displaylang=en Read More

BestBuy is offering FREE Shipping

posted Friday, December 03, 2004 2:18 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Best Buy is offering free shipping on most items. Just in time for the holiday!!     Read More

Will the Muscle Car era return for the Camaro?

posted Friday, December 03, 2004 1:25 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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There seems to be alot of guessing out there among the automotive world as to whether or not the F-Body will make its triumphant return in the near future. While many speculate, I can tell you for sure that GM has already announced that the F-car, Read More

More 2007 Camaro Pictures

posted Friday, December 03, 2004 1:13 PM by rcrumbaker :: 6 Comments
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WOW, they are just getting nicer and nicer.   http://www.autothing.com/funthings/SpyShots/Spy%20Shots%202007/SS-07-Chevy%20Camaro.htm     Chevrolet preparing something wicked... More information available soon. Until then, you may Read More

Sorting out Cabir/Camtimer mess

posted Friday, December 03, 2004 8:45 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Source: http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/#00000381 Quote: Sorting out Cabir/Camtimer mess The situation with repacked versions of Cabir.B is getting rather confusing. Some companies are talking about Cabir.B being in Camtimer.sis file, while others Read More

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) Deployment Toolkit (Sample Application)

posted Friday, December 03, 2004 7:34 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) Deployment Toolkit (Sample Application)   Quote: OverviewThe Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) Deployment Toolkit is a sample application that plugs into Microsoft Read More

Description of the differences between the 1900 date system and the 1904 date system in Excel

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 2:43 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Description of the differences between the 1900 date system and the 1904 date system in Excel Source: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;214330 Read More

Microsoft releases sneak peek at MSDN2

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 10:43 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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The new MSDN2 Home Page the new URL formats out Pretty nice changes coming!! Read More

LDAP Query - Locked out users

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 10:10 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Here is an Active Directory query that will show you locked out users. Here's a good article on myITforum.com http://www.myitforum.com/articles/16/view.asp?id=7017 Read More

LDAP Queries - Remote users, Non-Expiring accounts and even Disabled accounts

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 10:09 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Want to query AD for Remote Access Users or Non-Expiring Accounts or even Disabled accounts? Another LDAP article on myITforum. http://www.myitforum.com/articles/16/view.asp?id=7027   Read More

LDAP Query - Active Accounts

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 10:07 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Want a list of all Active and inactive accounts?   Use the LDAP Query in this article on myITforum.com http://www.myitforum.com/articles/15/view.asp?id=7442   Read More

LDAP Query - XP Service Pack 2

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 10:06 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Need to find all XP Service Pack 2 machine on your network?   Use the LDAP Query that is include in this article on myITforum.com http://www.myitforum.com/articles/15/view.asp?id=7919   Read More

LDAP Query - Hidden Mailboxes

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 10:04 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Want to find Hidden Mailboxes using LDAP Query?   Read this article I wrote on myITforum.   http://www.myitforum.com/articles/15/view.asp?id=7918   Read More

Check out this Deal - Has to be a price mistake

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:55 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.viking.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=Q12-1648 Item# List Price Our Price Units Quantity      Q12-1648 $1,187.00 $4.98 each         Read More

Free Tips and Tricks for software developement

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:46 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Here you will find a mixture of software development, Office products, and Network Administration tricks and tips. http://www.fmsinc.com/free/tips.html   Read More

VBA Language References

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:43 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://msdn.microsoft.com/office/downloads/vba/default.aspx   Read More

A re-packed Netsky variant found

posted Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:41 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/#00000379 The following was taken off f-Secure.com weblog!!  The actual link is above. A re-packed Netsky variant found Posted by Alexey @ 14:23 GMT We have received a few submissions of a re-packed Read More

2007 Camaro

posted Wednesday, December 01, 2004 9:17 PM by rcrumbaker :: 60 Comments
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Well, the rumors are that the 2007 Camaro will be released. Wonder what they will look like?  Some people are saying they will look like the ones over at Popular Hotrodding I for one hope so...they are amazing looking!! Another Popular Hotrodding Read More

Code Repository

posted Wednesday, December 01, 2004 9:13 PM by rcrumbaker :: 8 Comments
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Check out the Code Repository.  Thousands of scripts at your fingure tips. Code Repository Original Version  No scripts, blank version of the Code Repository  TechNet Script Center Code Pack  SMS 2003 Code Pack Mouse Over Correction Read More

So what is my favorite car? Incase you had to ask!!

posted Wednesday, December 01, 2004 5:34 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Chevoret Camaro of course. I currently have two in my drive way, a 1994 Z28 (my Daily driver) and a 1967 SS (beginning a restoration) I have NEVER owned anything other than a Camaro...sad isn't it?  My wife has had other vehicles, but I/we have always Read More

SMS 2003 Remote Tools Web Page

posted Wednesday, December 01, 2004 5:10 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.myitforum.com/articles/8/view.asp?id=7933   I have updated this page to include many new features. Here is a screenshot of what is coming.  So stay tuned.       SMS Remote Tools Web Page version 2.1 Read More

My Nephew - Jonathan Garcia

posted Wednesday, December 01, 2004 3:30 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
As some of you know, my Nephew has been diagnosed with Leukemia. Please feel free to post on his website a letter of encouragement. http://www.jonathangarcia.org   Read More