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Contents 1 November 24 1.1 Bypassing Australian Blocking Programs 1.2 DVD Drive 1.3 why do google and valueclick send only cheque and not thru paypal 1.4 IDE SATA 1.5 Web-based IRC client? 1.6 16-way system 1.7 pci express 16 1.8 Optical disc authoring 2 1.9 Bill Gates in the years 1975-80 1.10 Running multiple operating systems 1.11 Dc620

November 24

Bypassing Australian Blocking Programs

Hiya all. I was reading the question that The Ayatollah asked, about bypassing a blocked website. I tried it out on our school computers and it doesnt work. Does anyone know how to bypass the blocking program used by the Australian Education Queensland? They use some sort of SecureComputing software. I would really appreciate it if someone knew. Cheers. Lenadi 00:01, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Probably the best way to get around such filters is using a cache site that isn't filtered, such as Google. The main limitation is that caches are read-only, you won't be able to interact with the site. Droud 15:39, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

DVD Drive

Hi. I bought an Acer Aspire in February and it has always had problems reading DVDs, but I think it's only those with DVD-video. Now it won't even read them and when I put a disc in it makes a spinning noise and then doesn't read the disc. Is this a hardware or software problem, and does anyone have any suggestions about how I can fix it? The warranty is voided because the seal on the side is broken.Mix Lord 01:50, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure it's a hardware problem, most likely a defective drive. Hmm... I'm not sure how to fix it, but try bringing it to a professional. Or if you don't mind spending the money, I'd buy a new DVD drive.--Res2216firestar 03:42, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

why do google and valueclick send only cheque and not thru paypal

We are starting a website in which we must pay bloggers who enter their articles and get paid. I just want to know is it possible for us to pay by paypal? Or should we do it only by cheque? Is there any government rules that say these kinds of payments must be done only thru checque? I assume we must collect tax number. Cant we collect tax number and at the same time do it by paypal?

IDE SATA

Is there any difference between the two? as I guess my motherboard has only IDE ports and i want to buy a new hard drive.

Web-based IRC client?

Do you know any web-based clients, where I can just go to the website and connect to IRC, without having to download anything?

16-way system

Hello, what is 16-way computer system? I can't find it on the wiki anywhere. Thanks 130.119.248.12 09:11, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

pci express 16

Hi, I've just purchased an XFX GeForce 7300LE graphics card which is PCI express 16. My Motherboard has PCI express 4. can I put the card in the board? will it work?

thanks for any advice. Spiggy 13:06, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

ok thanks. I was on the phone to Asrock (mobo people) when your reply came in. They seem to think that the card will fit on the slot and will just run a little bit slower than a 16 card. Any thoughts anyone? spiggy 13:56, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Optical disc authoring 2

I know this is unusual, but this question will never be answered unless I move it down here, so... Someoneinmyheadbutit'snotme 17:14, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

I'm releasing an album soon (independently), and I was wondering if anybody here knew the best options for CD-Rs, that is, the best brands, the best software for writing, the best software for reading. Many thanks. Someoneinmyheadbutit'snotme 03:27, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Bill Gates in the years 1975-80

I am trying to find information on Bill Gates and his mother Mary Maxwell Gates from his early years of 1975 to 1980, and in specific, how his mother was instrumental in him becomin

Nothing was found!