Microsoft definately outdid themselves in the stability department with Windows 2000 (not that any version of NT was inheriently unstable). I also do all my development in VS 6.0 for win32 stuff.
Windows 2000's stability (plus its ability to support most Windows 9x apps) has destroyed any motivation for me to upgrade to XP.
Microsoft is going to find itself in a increasingly difficult position as its core OS matures (increasing compatibility + stability). I used to run Windows 98 and NT 4.0 in a dual-boot configuration since I do play games that wouldn't run under NT 4.0. Now that I've replaced those two separate products with Windows 2000... Microsoft (at best) can only get half the money out of me that they used to...
Yes... by tying several knots (ie: ---8---8---8---8---) into a power cord you are basically forming a simple string of single loop inductors in series. The brief duration of lightning strikes gives the characteristic voltage spike the properties of high frequency AC. An inductor's impedance (resistance if talking about DC) to AC (and therefore its power dissipation) increases as a function of frequency. Thus, the inductor should offer enough impedance to the voltage spike and burn itself out instead of allowing the voltage spike to travel into your equipment.
I wouldn't recommend this method for protecting anything of value. Use a UPS from Best Power or APC and get their equipment replacement guarantee.
I would look at PostgreSQL for the simple reason it supports transactions. My main issue with databases that don't support transactions in general is when an aborted client update leaves the data in a logically inconsistent state.
I also know that Borland is no longer charging for InterBase. I personally haven't ever used the beast before -- so I can't speak about its robustness...
How is life treating you these days Dean?
I completely agree -- as I too used to do contract work for Aptis on the TotalBill 3.x project (which was ultimately cancelled) I would certainly recommend TotalBill 2.x if Aptis is willing to part with it for a reasonable price.
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Not to mention that something as simple as stopping and restarting the development version of IIS (for NT WKS) requires local administrator access.
Microsoft definately outdid themselves in the stability department with Windows 2000 (not that any version of NT was inheriently unstable). I also do all my development in VS 6.0 for win32 stuff.
Windows 2000's stability (plus its ability to support most Windows 9x apps) has destroyed any motivation for me to upgrade to XP.
Microsoft is going to find itself in a increasingly difficult position as its core OS matures (increasing compatibility + stability). I used to run Windows 98 and NT 4.0 in a dual-boot configuration since I do play games that wouldn't run under NT 4.0. Now that I've replaced those two separate products with Windows 2000... Microsoft (at best) can only get half the money out of me that they used to...
*sigh*
This will not work (and hasn't for years probably) since MSN's POP3 servers require the connecting client to support the SPA authentication protocol.
Is there any open information on the specifics of SPA?
Anyone know of any routers (ie: Netgear, SMC, etc) that allow flexible port mapping?
Most of the models I've seen only map an external port number to an IP address on the internal network.
I'm looking for one that will allow me to map any arbitrary port on the external interface through to a specific IP/port on the internal network.
Any suggestions?
Yes... by tying several knots (ie: ---8---8---8---8---) into a power cord you are basically forming a simple string of single loop inductors in series. The brief duration of lightning strikes gives the characteristic voltage spike the properties of high frequency AC. An inductor's impedance (resistance if talking about DC) to AC (and therefore its power dissipation) increases as a function of frequency. Thus, the inductor should offer enough impedance to the voltage spike and burn itself out instead of allowing the voltage spike to travel into your equipment. I wouldn't recommend this method for protecting anything of value. Use a UPS from Best Power or APC and get their equipment replacement guarantee.
Very nice sig...
Has anyone attempted to use Interbase with a project like this? http://sourceforge.net/projects/interbase
I would look at PostgreSQL for the simple reason it supports transactions. My main issue with databases that don't support transactions in general is when an aborted client update leaves the data in a logically inconsistent state. I also know that Borland is no longer charging for InterBase. I personally haven't ever used the beast before -- so I can't speak about its robustness...
Personally I feel uncomfortable if I don't have enough cash saved away to make it 6-9 months (assuming minimal expenses).
I can't wait to see how this policy is handled by IT departments....
How is life treating you these days Dean? I completely agree -- as I too used to do contract work for Aptis on the TotalBill 3.x project (which was ultimately cancelled) I would certainly recommend TotalBill 2.x if Aptis is willing to part with it for a reasonable price.