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Reply #770 on: May 15, 2009, 09:14:23 AM

I need to mount a filesystem in a case-insensitive fashion for Great Justice.  AIX is blueballing me.  I need options.  Be creative.
Umm...does AIX support HFS+?

Not so much.  It's not one of the supported types you can create.  These options exist for a cdrfs, however I'm not interested in somehow attaching 100 optical drives.  I'm looking at cifs as a fs type to create, which brings its own headaches.

The mount command has options nocase and upcase but I have confirmed these only work on cdrfs.

Otherwise, Linux can mount a JFS file system as case insensitive.

I've set the local linux hounds on this.  Hopefully they are as smart as you are, otherwise I'll have to *SIGH* learn some linux.

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Reply #771 on: May 15, 2009, 09:51:32 AM

Sure it does; here's what you do.
 -Install COD4
 -Download punk buster http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1
 -Run the PBsetup.exe; and select "Add game" and choose COD4
 -It should find your install directory. Then select the COD install and "Check for update".
 -Browse to your COD4 install and the PB directory, mine for example is "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty 4\PB"
 -Run the pbsvc.exe to install the service on your PC so the game can check your pc.

This has worked fine for me on Vista 64, and I just tested it on Windows7 fine (kept getting punkbuster communication errors till I installed the service correctly).

They weren't communication errors, they were API errors. Different kind of monster there. I had both services running and even changed their privilege level trying to correct it. Until that server side patch went out, it just wouldn't work. Same went for a lot of people.
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Reply #772 on: May 15, 2009, 10:00:29 AM

Just for those playing Yegolev: The Home Game, this is the linuxy way to do the ISO mount:

Code:
mount -o loop -i iso9660 image.iso /cdimage

Fancy!  AIX requires dd'ing the ISO into an empty lv and assorted other nastiness.  After that I don't know if it will end up being case-insensitive anyway.  I have a hard time believing that we are the first shop to run into this, but then maybe other shops have money for a real jukebox.  After this fiasco, we might get it.  Or get outsourced.

Pretending for a minute that I wanted to do this, I'd want this to be nfs'ed out to an AIX machine and end up case-insensitive.  Really, though, I'd like to have this work without the ISO.  Firstly, I end up with one fs per ISO which is "unwieldy", and secondly I have to rip all those fucking ISOs and then scp them somewhere.

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Reply #773 on: May 15, 2009, 02:23:34 PM


What kind of issues arise if I use Ghost to image multiple computers? Office with VLK, OS key would be OEM Dell.

For the macs I just use Bombich's stuff and it's easy as fucking pie. Ghost (or rather XP/Office licensing) doesn't seem easy as pie. I like pie.

er, well, uhm, you sorta can't, I don't think. the OS key needs to be a volume license key to survive the multiple ghostings. The moment Windows detects a hardware change, or is forced to due to sysprep, its gonna see about that key and if its locked to the original hardware. It won't be, so either it'll hang at sysprep or at first boot (I forget which) on every machine cept the original one.

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Reply #774 on: May 15, 2009, 02:48:12 PM


What kind of issues arise if I use Ghost to image multiple computers? Office with VLK, OS key would be OEM Dell.

For the macs I just use Bombich's stuff and it's easy as fucking pie. Ghost (or rather XP/Office licensing) doesn't seem easy as pie. I like pie.

er, well, uhm, you sorta can't, I don't think. the OS key needs to be a volume license key to survive the multiple ghostings. The moment Windows detects a hardware change, or is forced to due to sysprep, its gonna see about that key and if its locked to the original hardware. It won't be, so either it'll hang at sysprep or at first boot (I forget which) on every machine cept the original one.

you can use sysprep to strip out the OS key and it will ask you for it on 1st boot up.  Works great with Dells where the OS is on a Dell volume license key and is already stickered right onto the box.
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Reply #775 on: May 15, 2009, 02:55:45 PM

Samba on AIX.  Who knew?  That is all.

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Reply #776 on: May 15, 2009, 09:52:23 PM

Doesn't the AC adapter offer protection from all but the worst power situations?
The big answer is "it depends."  Some modules use large transformers and extensive circuitry to regulate the output, others use a few capacitors and a barely passable regulator.

Turns out the issue was with the router.  Bought a new one for $59.99 and had it back up and running in no time.  I thought it surely couldn't be it, since I was using it extensively the other day to check configurations out, but it was dropping pages left and right and moving between responsive and unresponsive quite regularly when I checked it tonight.
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Reply #777 on: May 16, 2009, 12:36:49 PM

Alright, so I need to figure out how to share an internet connection using a USB wireless adapter. I've heard there are USB routers (tiny little things), but haven't been able to find one. Anyway, I have a computer beside the router, which isn't mine, and mine is upstairs. I can't afford to buy another router, but I can get my hands on a USB wireless adapter and I've heard it's possible to make it capable of sharing an internet connection. Anyone know how?

Edit: I've been trying to setup an ad-hoc network, but I can't seem to get Windows 7 to connect to the XP machines ad-hoc wireless network. Any ideas?
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Reply #778 on: May 16, 2009, 05:38:14 PM

I imagine that its the same process you would use on a regular wireless adapter, or any network card. There's a little windows wizard thingie to set it up. Haven't done it in a while, tho.

I should get back to nature, too.  You know, like going to a shop for groceries instead of the computer.  Maybe a condo in the woods that doesn't even have a health club or restaurant attached.  Buy a car with only two cup holders or something. -Signe

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Reply #779 on: May 17, 2009, 08:33:27 AM

I'm suspicious that it's more to do with the W7-vs-XP situation since I had something very similar when I first put W7 beta on my wife's machine.  It has a wireless PCI and was able to connect to the router but filesharing to my XP Pro rig simply did not work.  Not that this helps you any.

I'm pretty sure the USB NIC is like other NICs except slower, never used one myself.

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Reply #780 on: May 18, 2009, 06:12:16 AM

They weren't communication errors, they were API errors. Different kind of monster there. I had both services running and even changed their privilege level trying to correct it. Until that server side patch went out, it just wouldn't work. Same went for a lot of people.

That's really weird because I have played it online for months with no issues same for a friend. the only problem was the install setup puckered on both of ours (steam delivered).
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Reply #781 on: May 18, 2009, 05:35:28 PM

If I'm looking to buy a second hand 40GB PS3, what price range should I be looking at before its a ripoff?
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Reply #782 on: May 21, 2009, 03:27:05 AM

If I'm looking to buy a second hand 40GB PS3, what price range should I be looking at before its a ripoff?

Why a 40 gig? They aren't backwards compatible.
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Reply #783 on: May 22, 2009, 01:58:18 AM

If I'm looking to buy a second hand 40GB PS3, what price range should I be looking at before its a ripoff?

Why a 40 gig? They aren't backwards compatible.
Well I mean, it doesn't have to be a 40 gig, I just thought they'd be the least expensive? It doesn't matter if its not backwards compatible.
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Reply #784 on: May 22, 2009, 02:17:25 AM

A very quick look on eBay seems to indicate that used PS3 prices approach new prices... or at least get very close. I'd say you're unlikely to save much unless you find a really good deal on Craigslist or something. Maybe look at a new one and see if those are outside your budget, at least you'd get a warranty then.

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Reply #785 on: May 22, 2009, 12:18:31 PM

Goddamned iBuyPower. Throw me on the list of haters. First I get the computer back with a broken liquid cooler. Then instead of replacing it they instead install CPU fan. This after going to a new mobo and to quad core at 2.83ghz. And after explaining I don't have my computer in a freakin' temperature controlled server room so ambient can get to 75 degrees easily.

So now while I have a computer that at least doesn't shut off within seconds of boot up, it's the CPU seem to be running hot.

Which leads to this question: what's the safe operating range temperates for CPUs? GPUs? Motherboard? I have SpeedFan but the computer is off atm while I let the crappi window AC try it's luck with the room temp.

Edit: Ok, at computer now

  • GPU: 167deg F. Based on info online, this seems within range.
  • Cores: all between 126F and 133F. Again, seems ok.

I do only have two three fans running: CPU, on the nVidia card, going out the back cabinet. Since they didn't put in liquid cooling, I'm thinking of adding a big ass fan in the front for intake.
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Reply #786 on: May 22, 2009, 01:47:36 PM

75F ambient temp? That's nothing; my room gets into the 90s.

133F = ~56c, which I would think is within safe operating parameters for the CPU. Is this under full load?

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Reply #787 on: May 22, 2009, 02:04:35 PM

Thanks. No, not under full full load. Didn't want to throw ChampO or Godfather 2 at it yet until I heard back from ya all on operating temp.

Do you have just fans on your computer? And do you have an intake fan on the front?
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Reply #788 on: May 22, 2009, 02:13:17 PM

Man. You make buying a computer sound scary.

It's actually fairly impressive.

My opinion? Throw everything and the kitchen sink at it and stop worrying about the fucking temperature. If shit doesn't work than shit doesn't what. What you're doing now is best classified as "unnecessary wankery."
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Reply #789 on: May 22, 2009, 02:18:05 PM

If you'd been out of a computer for five weeks under the misguided assumption that having the original assembler fixing it would be efficient, you'd feel the same way. If I could do the last fucking month over again I'd just have ripped the goddamned thing apart myself and learned the last bits of what I should have learned long ago anyway.
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Reply #790 on: May 22, 2009, 02:19:35 PM

If you'd been out of a computer for five weeks under the misguided assumption that having the original assembler fixing it would be efficient, you'd feel the same way. If I could do the last fucking month over again I'd just have ripped the goddamned thing apart myself and learned the last bits of what I should have learned long ago anyway.
If I'd been out of a computer 1 week, I'd have told them to bugger off, wandered over to Fry's or Best Buy or wherever and just bought one. 5 weeks is hilariously long. Too long, in fact. >_>
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Reply #791 on: May 22, 2009, 02:28:16 PM

A good half of it was just shipping it. But yea, if I ever need another gaming computer, I'm building it myself.
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Reply #792 on: May 22, 2009, 03:13:03 PM

75c idle is high for a gpu, and 55c idle seems high for the cores. I'd see how the airflow seems, if both the graphics fan and case fan are exhausting, are they moving enough air you can feel it?
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Reply #793 on: May 22, 2009, 03:39:38 PM

75c idle is high for a gpu, and 55c idle seems high for the cores. I'd see how the airflow seems, if both the graphics fan and case fan are exhausting, are they moving enough air you can feel it?
I agree those temps seem too high for just idling on the Windows desktop.
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Reply #794 on: May 22, 2009, 04:12:31 PM

Agreed.

Thanks. No, not under full full load. Didn't want to throw ChampO or Godfather 2 at it yet until I heard back from ya all on operating temp.

Do you have just fans on your computer? And do you have an intake fan on the front?

Yes. I have 2 front intakes, 1 side intake, 1 rear and 1 top exhaust. Except for 1 hiccup related to sleep modes, my rig has been unbelievable solid.

And I don't really get AC in my room.

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Reply #795 on: May 22, 2009, 04:42:07 PM

Just got back with some fans. There's air coming out of the two exhausts (one side, one back), but it's not like on my older computer. But then, there's a reason people ran for cover when I turned that beast on.

In any case, thanks for the update. I'll see what a better airflow does.
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Reply #796 on: May 23, 2009, 07:27:07 AM

If the CPU is still running hot, it might be time to redo the paste.  It's possible they put so much on it's acting as an insulator rather than aiding in heat transfer.

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Reply #797 on: May 23, 2009, 07:30:47 AM

Yeah, what Lanty said. Also, what type of cpu cooler did they put on it? Just the standard one that comes with your CPU?

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Reply #798 on: May 23, 2009, 07:46:15 AM

I'll be flipping pissed if they did what you said Lantyssa. But I'm sorta doubting that atm. They replaced the CoolerMaster liquid cooler with a CPU fan. I've since added the mentioned intake and a separate GPU fan. Cheap tests those. After a few hours of ChampO, I got a hard lock, but I think it might have been the game rather than an overheating anything. While the temperature was high under full load, it wasn't exhibiting any of the sort of usual behavior I've seen.

Right now I have two 80mm intakes and one 120mm exhaust. I'll see how it goes for the next few days. I'd really rather have liquid cooling just because for the first two years I never ever had overheating issues and that's when I was in an even worse environment. But if I go that route, I'll do it myself. I'm done with chuckleheads.
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Reply #799 on: May 23, 2009, 01:49:54 PM

If you're not overclocking, I cannot imagine why you'd need liquid cooling.

Just get some decent Arctic Silver and make sure the HSF and CPU are mated correctly. I use the HSF that came in the retail box for my Q9550,and I have no problems.

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Reply #800 on: May 25, 2009, 04:03:36 AM

Ok. What about the GPU though? That's still rated as "hot" at 145F.
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Reply #801 on: May 25, 2009, 04:20:57 AM

If the GPU idle temp has dropped from 167F to 145F that's better but depending on your GPU (which you haven't told us what you have yet so we've been guessing what "normal" temperatures mean in your case) that still may be high. In comparison my 7800 GT with an aftermarket cooler (the stock fan was too noisy for my tastes) idles at 50C (122F).
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Reply #802 on: May 25, 2009, 04:40:48 AM

Ah yea, forgot to post that: 8800GTS w/640mb of RAM.
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Reply #803 on: May 25, 2009, 04:45:27 AM

63C idle should be okay then.
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Reply #804 on: May 25, 2009, 04:46:46 AM

Ok cool thanks.

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Edit: what's a good stress test app that'll show stats and whatnot?
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