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    - used MCSE ebooks Passed MCSE and wanna sell used ebooks to cover test fees. 70-270: MS Press self-paced (chm) 70-228: MS Press self-paced (chm) 70-284: MS Press self-paced (pdf) 70-297: MS Press self-paced (pdf) 70-290: Syngress publisher (pdf) 70-291: Syngress publisher (pdf) 70-293: Syngress publisher (pdf) 70-294: Syngress publisher (pdf) contact for more info, pls. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157909
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    - OT: Ping billyw http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/02/04/casino_brands_cleavage/ does your family have plans for the £422? (kidding!) -- Neil MCNGP #30 Visit www.mcngp.com for your chance to amuse nerd32768 and annoy the rest of us Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157881
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    - NTFS Permissions Question I've Googled and searched all over Microsoft's site for an answer to this question and I'm completely stumped. Hopefully I can find an answer here... Everywhere I've read (Win 2k3 server documentation on Microsoft's web site, the Microsoft Press books, etc.), if a user is granted Modify permission, he cannot delete files or subfolders unless explicitly granted the Delete permission. However, the Full Control permission does include the Delete Subfolders and Files special permission. To see how this played out, I created a new user, TestUser, and created two new folders in a NTFS partition on a Win2k3 box as the Admin - Modify and FullControl. Each has a subfolder labeled Test with a file. TestUser has Modify rights on the Modify folder and Full Control rights to the FullControl folder. TestUser is not a member of the Administrators or any other group and no other users or groups have rights to these folders. When I log in as TestUser, I can delete the Test subfolder in the Modify folder. Why is this happening? Well, when I look at the ACL on the Test folder, I notice TestUser's Modify permission is inherited from the Modify folder -- and of course that includes the ability to Delete. So what happens when I flip off the inheritance checkbox? TestUser can no longer delete the subfolder - which is good. However, I then unchecked the inheritance checkboxes in the FullControl folder as well and logged on as TestUser. TestUser CAN'T delete subfolders when inheritance is flipped off, even though he has the Delete Subfolders and Files permission at the folder level. Once again, everywhere I've read states that a user with that permission should be able to delete subfolders regardless of a lack of explicit permissions. Try this scenario yourself to see what I'm experiencing... (who knows, it may just be a glitch on my config...) Needless to say I wouldn't give a rat's ass about this in real world situations and would simply assign Deny permissions in cases where I didn't want to give people access, but on the MCSE tests there are a ton of questions on permissions and inheritance that don't really correspond to real world scenarios, but may deny someone from getting a useless piece of paper that companies nonetheless put value in if they get those questions wrong. Any help on this would be appreciated... - bf - Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157835
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    - OT: Thursday NSFW-ness Very NSFW. No nudity or anything, but it's got sound: http://www.big-boys.com/articles/bat.html I think the gentlemen (I use that term loosely) will appreciate this more than the ladies... -- KB - MCNGP "silent thug" #26 Briscobar AT gmail DOT com nerd32768 needs your business. Visit www.mcngp.com today. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157827
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    - Somewhere over the rainbow HA HA HA HA - burger flippers will not enter IT... HA HA HA HA, time to get stuffed. -------------- Feds Move To Thwart Diploma Mills http://www.technewsworld.com/story/40276.html As diploma mills move into cyberspace, their critics see them as a growing menace to the credibility of online education. --------------- -- Rowdy Yates, MCNGP #39 http://www.mcngp.com/ "Shhhh... Do you smell that? I think is't Albanian Goat Smegma!" http://www.geocities.com/rowdy_yates_mcngp/ http://www.geocities.com/rowdy_yates_mcngp/google.gif Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157776
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    - OT: New name FYI, I'll be posting as Briscobar now. No reason, really, other than my complete and utter embarassment at the way I've acted over the last couple years on the INtarNet. This way, I cannot be Googled as easily. TYVM for your time. We now return you to your regularly scheduled n00b torturing. -- KB - MCNGP "silent thug" #26 Briscobar AT gmail DOT com If you don't like techgeekpro, visit www.mcngp.com and hold down your F5 key. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157728
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    - ACL's on a Network Heya all Can anyone demistify for me whether ACL's only pertain to a domain environment or can you publish acls in any network environment? Thanks Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157703
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    - Default Group Policy Settings I am studying for my MCSE and am encountering some problems with my default Group Policy settings. It seems as if every setting under the Computer Configuration --> Windows Settings --> Local Policies is "Not Defined". I am using an evaluation copy of Windows Server 2003 Build 3790. Is this normal or did I somehow lose my default settings? This is pretty frustrating as I am trying to run through the examples in my Training Kit books and running into a number of problems. Your help is appreciated... Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157700
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    - Test weight I took the 70-291 test this morning and scored a 678. Not the only problem I had with failing the test is that my bars were in the strong area in all but one section. There it was aroound 30%. Is one section (Routing and remote access) weighted that much? I called Microsoft and they said I would have to challenge the test question by question. I told him I am not a braindumper so I didn't memorize any questions. He siad there is no recourse. Has anyone else has a test so badly scored with high marks in so many areas? Thanks for your help. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157671
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    - New ways of testing Ms changing the testing to include simulation. Read more...... http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2005/feb05/02-01PerformanceTesting.asp Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157670
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    - Changed requirements for nt4 se's I just don't have the time to bang out all the 2k3 se exams qucikly. But I have knocked out the cores. I thought that I had to take the client and (1) elective, because my nt4 mcse knocks out one elective. I just took a look and all I see is a little footnote that says the nt4 mcse can be used to eliminate one elective. It looks like an afterthought. Can someone validate this: do I need 6 exams because of my nt4 MCSE or do I need 7 ? Thanks Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157627
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    - Worthless I have to say this is the most worthless place to get any information on Microsoft testing. The peole here are very immature and seem to want to comment on things but give no real information. What a complete waste of time.... Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157610
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    - Training Course Hi, my name is Rui, I want to follow the IT industry as a career, but I'm to confused in which training course to go for. At the moment I'm not a complete novice, I do have a minimal knowledge, but I really would like to increase it. I think that something connected to fixing/maintaining/upgrading would interest me. Where can I go for training, or how can I get the best advice. Thanks, Kettering, Northants Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157608
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    - [Media] Only IT certification can help prevent another wave of costly technology glitches Of course she's talking about ISP certification, not MS, but the point is there. http://www.itbusiness.ca/index.asp?theaction=61&sid=57986 T-Bone MCNGP XL Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157576
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    - mohit from india i am the system administrator at atlas cycle any body can take help from me about any windows os and networking on them of any type. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157569
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    - ... Dramatic change in the testing protocol ... Q&A: Microsoft Improves Certification for IT Professionals with Performance-Based Testing An innovative new testing system for Microsoft Certified Professionals uses simulation technology to more effectively evaluate the real-world skills of IT professionals. REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 1, 2005 -- The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program is one of the most successful certification programs in the industry with over 1.7 million individuals credentialed all over the world. The MCP credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. Microsoft wants to offer certification that helps assure MCPs are experienced and qualified to help with their IT problems. But traditional multiple choice tests don't always do a complete job of testing IT professionals' ability to perform practical, real-world tasks end to end. So the Microsoft Learning team has developed a new system of testing that evaluates on-the-job skills of an IT pro. Reinforcing its commitment to the MCP community, Microsoft is about to incorporate performance-based testing in all core Windows 2003 exams. Through simulated environments, IT professionals taking exams for certification will now be required to demonstrate their knowledge of products and processes they may encounter on the job. This dramatic change in the testing protocol is designed to increase the value and credibility of the MCP credential. To learn about the new testing methodology, PressPass spoke with Al Valvano, Lead Product Manager with Microsoft Learning, and representatives of the two exam delivery partners participating in the program - psychometrician Paul Jones, an expert on testing with Thomson Prometric, and Randy Trask, VP of Market Development for Pearson VUE. PressPass: What is performance-based testing? Valvano: It's testing by doing. That's the definition used by the Performance Testing Council, and it's a good one. It tests for an individual's ability to perform a task as opposed to recalling information. Think of it in terms of driving a car. If everybody who got their driver's license only had to take a knowledge-based written test without the behind-the-wheel road test component, they would not be proving their ability to drive a car. The driving test adds validity to the written exam. Training in IT today often employs lab-based exercises to reinforce learning. It's evolved to the point where we use a lot of simulations. And now we want to insure that when an individual takes an exam to be certified in a particular technology, they're being tested by doing. It's a validation of their ability to accomplish given tasks. Jones: With only multiple-choice items in an exam you can't adequately address certain constructs, which is the knowledge in the person's head that you're trying to assess. You leave out components of the ability that you're trying to measure. For that reason, simulation nicely complements the multiple-choice exams. In multiple-choice you have four or five items from which to choose. But in a performance-based item, you have free play in an environment that works like the real world. You solve a problem and you show how to get from a starting point and navigate through a process. In addition, you must show how to manage the whole problem-solving effort and demonstrate the results. What performance-based testing adds is the components of self-management, monitoring, problem solving and planning a solution - which gives the testing program enhanced validity. PressPass: Why is Microsoft incorporating performance-based testing (simulation) into its certification program now? Valvano: Because we've found that performance-based testing produces more skilled candidates. And we're hearing from both Microsoft Certified Professionals and IT hiring managers that there is greater benefit to them in performance-based testing over traditional testing. We're always looking for ways to add value for our customers and including simulations in our exams increases the value of certification to the MCP community. Testing with simulations raises the bar by requiring candidates to actually perform tasks to accomplish a specific goal. Candidates have to prepare for certification by really using the products. Memorization won't cut it - you've got to develop the necessary skills. And that will help differentiate you from other professionals and improve your career opportunities. Hiring managers gain confidence that our certifications mean that potential employees can do the jobs they need them to do. Jones: The good thing about testing with simulations is that it stimulates candidates to understand how to do things. And if that's your focus as a student, your preparation is going to help you in the workplace. Exam preparation is more appropriate to what you're trying to learn. In the measurement literature, that's sometimes called "systemic validity." That is, it's pushing the whole certification system in the right direction. Candidates are focusing on the right kind of training and preparation. PressPass: Is Microsoft taking any kind of unique approach to performance-based testing? Valvano: We're using a very robust simulation technology. Most other programs that use simulations as an integral part of their testing experience are for high-end certifications. They're typically live applications. In other words, you come into a lab and you're given a server and some hardware and specific problems to solve. You're probably evaluated by an observer as well as with some automated scoring. The problem with live application testing is that has limited scale. It's very difficult to roll out on a global basis. So you're limiting your audience. The Microsoft certification program has much greater reach, with thousands of people taking exams every single day all around the world. Now simulations will be available to everybody that can currently take our exams and they're offered in eight languages: English, simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese. Everybody who wants to attain a Microsoft certification will have the opportunity to have the same innovative testing experience. PressPass: Where do people go to take the certification exams? Valvano: Customers can take the exams from either of two exam delivery partners, Pearson VUE and Thomson Prometric. The simulation exams are going to be available at more than 6,000 test centers around the world. Implementing simulations into exams that are globally available has proven to be a challenging endeavor for us. We've made the commitment to performance-based testing and working with our partners, we've assembled an incredible team to do it. Jones: It's no cakewalk to do performance testing. It's more complicated to develop and more expensive in every way. It sounds really great to people who have never done it but any company that is implementing performance testing technology wants to be sure that it's being targeted at a place where there's going to be a good return on investment. PressPass: How are you getting the word out to IT professionals about the enhanced testing program? Valvano: A page will be posted for our customers on the Microsoft Learning Web site describing the simulations and the exam technology. In March, they can also access a demo of the simulations and preparation guidance. The information is also going to be on the secure MCP Web site that is only available to those who are credentialed and in the monthly MCP newsletter. And then there are the thousands of customers currently going to Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (CPLS) for training and certification. We've already communicated with the CPLS network about our testing improvements and provided them with resources including videos to talk about simulations with their customers. PressPass: Which tests incorporate simulations? Valvano: We're initially introducing simulations in the core exams for both our Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certifications. These two exams - 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment and 70-291 Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - will be offered with simulations by March 31, 2005. Simulations will launch in many other exams throughout 2005. Look for a release schedule on the Microsoft Certification Web page in March. PressPass: Is there any incentive for existing MCPs and other experienced IT professionals to take the exams with simulations? Valvano: MCPs who have already taken a non-simulated version of 70-290 or 70-291 are not required to take the revised test but they may choose to refresh their credentials with the performance-based criteria. Retaking the exam with simulations can help an MCP refresh his skills and perhaps make him a bit more marketable. PressPass: If a person has already completed some of the exams leading to certification, do they need to retake a version of the test with simulations? Valvano: If they have passed 70-290 or 70-291 by the launch date of March 31, they don't need to retake the exams. But if they have not yet taken these exams they must take the version with simulations. That's the only form of the test that will be available after launch. PressPass: What's the best way to prepare for a performance-based exam? Valvano: First, it's important to note that we will still have a range of item types to measure the full spectrum of a subject: case studies, multiple choice, hot area, drag and drop, and others that an MCP must know thoroughly - so hitting the books is still something test takers will want to do. For the performance-based items, we suggest looking at the "Skills Measured by this Exam" section of the exam prep guidelines. Make sure that you can perform the tasks noted in the objectives such as "Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders." Simulations will generally be associated with objectives that require the candidate to perform a specific task. Spend time in the environment setting up situations that are called out in the exam objectives. Lots of interaction in the environment will significantly contribute to a candidate's ability to understand the environment and accomplish specified tasks. So practice, practice, practice! Trask: Certification exams have always been about demonstrating that you have what it takes to perform a job. This really means that once certified, you should be able to hit the ground running in a new job. If you have the confidence you can get behind a computer and get the job done - you're prepared, because that is exactly what Microsoft is going to ask you to do! PressPass: How will this performance-based testing initiative impact IT organizations? Valvano: IT professionals who achieve certification where performance-based testing is part of the exam have demonstrated real world competency and the ability to perform tasks required by a specific job role. This makes IT professionals better qualified to resolve problems faster and that translates into real cost savings and improved technical readiness. Performance-based testing hones and validates skills. The IT organization benefits because with highly skilled IT professionals it is better positioned to provide a higher level of service to its internal and external customers. Trask: It's all about instilling confidence in IT managers that Microsoft certification is a true and meaningful indicator of someone's ability to perform a job. Whether used as a barometer for smart hiring, or with existing staff to increase the likelihood of having successful IT projects, like an Active Directory deployment, adding the simulations will give IT managers the added assurance that Microsoft certification can be used as a factor in making decisions. PressPass: What's it like to take one of the exams with simulations? Valvano: It's a "wow" experience. I've taken a lot of exams throughout my life - from school, into college, and then in my professional career -and this is a very different thing. Simulations incorporate many domains of skills in a single question. You're in a simulated environment and the simulation records all the steps you take to solve the problem. Your score is based on the path you take and the outcome you achieve. It's directly connected to what you do on a day-to-day basis in IT. What's really being tested is: Do I know how to do this? Trask: Microsoft is to be applauded for including real-world simulations within their certification exams. Demonstrating that you can complete tasks offers a level of assurance we believe IT managers will welcome with open arms. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157568
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    - Is this a good study book for 70-270 ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4523830799&ssPageName=ADME:L:DS:US:8 Thanks for your professional opinions. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157566
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    - Windows XP SP2 domain problems I have had a lot of problems with new workstations that I have recently joined to my domain that have Windows XP SP2 installed on them. This/these problems seem to crop up after the systems are joined to the domain. The first problem I noticed was that the local area network connection icon was missing and that I wasnâ??t able to access the systems TCP/IP properties the way I normally do, but I didnâ??t notice any problems with network connectivity. Some of the other problems are with running a search on the system, and getting Access Denied messages when I try to access some of the tools in Computer Management such as Disk Administrator. Does anyone have any suggestions to fixing these problems? I donâ??t believe it has to do with my GPOs on the domain because I have put the computer objects in OUs that donâ??t have any GPOs linked to them. Thanks Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157565
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    - to mcse group I am Odebunmi A Babatunde,and want to join the mcse professional group to help me in getting some fact and also lattest gist about mcse,though currently i'm mcse student and all tangible fact i got from this source i guess would help in my study.thanks and goodbye Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157508
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    - Free MCP exams and more from Microsoft Get 2-for-1 MCP Exams; http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/offers/mcp/ Free eReference Library with MCSA 2003; http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/offers/mcsa/ Free Training for Desktop Support Exams; http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/offers/mcdst/ Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157506
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    - Exam Centers I have been involved for some years in my companies network. I have since decided to take the MCSE (2003 server) qualification exams. Where can I take the exams without doing a course, as I have already got books and experience. can I take the exams online? I live in Cheltenham Gloucestershire Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157468
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    - MCSE Dear sir/Madam, with due respect, i beg to inform you that i have completed P.G.D.C.A. from IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)in 2003. Now i want to establish my carrer as Network Administrator, but i am very much confuse, which course is suitable for me MCSE or CCNA. In this circumstances, you please give me your suggession. Thanking you, yours faithfully, Saptarshi Banerjee Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157442
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    - 70-297 HOLY CRAP Man, I just took the 297 today....WTF is Billy Boy thinking??? It was a 700 to pass and guess what.............I GOT A 700!!!!! This was my last one to my 2003 MCSE. I have been taking exams since 1999 and this exam takes the blue ribbon....if you dont know your sheeeaaat then you WILL get spanked over and over and over again. I would have been pissed if I got a 699. c ya RW Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157421
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    - MCT civility Will be certain to pass on to others my comments regarding the level of civility that the so-called "rev" posses. I trust you are not representative of other MCTs. You have been successful in proving that it doesn't take much to qualify as a MCT. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157413
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    - Need help on MCP certification test Hello: school closed last year after I completed only Module 1 of the MCSE XP Professional. Now I want to take the 70-270 exam in February. Are there any free exams available so that I can prepare? What % of 70-270 is entering commands, and what % is simply answering questions? Can anyone help on this matter? Don't have anymore $ to spend since I had paid the school. Thanks, Bill Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157411
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    - MCP... help on certification test Hello: last year I started MCSE and the school closed its doors after I completed Module 1 Does anyone know where I can get free exams to study for the MCP 70-270 test? Since the closing caused me to lose $ I am not looking to spend any more $ at this time. What can anyone tell me about the 79-270 exam. What percent is answering questions, and what percent is inputtuing commands? How should I prepare? Thanks, Bill Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157408
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    - OT: Ping Nerd Nerd, just in case you are interested in making some money to build that new system... take this guy's lead. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=317&item=5953248180&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW or http://tinyurl.com/6emfc Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157403
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    - Monday funny redux Oh good god, my eyes!!!!! http://www.furry.org.au/aatheus/art/index.html Mostly SFW. NSF sane humans, but SFW. So do I need to address how sick, sad, and utterly twisted this is, or shall we just assume that we all understand the sheer enormity of this site's weirdness? Yeah, let's not address it anymore.... -- KB - MCNGP "silent thug" #26 Briscobar AT gmail DOT com Find the meaning of life at www.mcngp.com. Also, free burritos on Thursdays. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157395
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    - what is the next best thing to real-exams.net Does anyone know where I can find some good practice exams for 70-297> Real.Exams.net rocked but it does not appear to exist anymore. It takes you to a redirect for realquestions.net. The problem is there is a few questions on there I don't think are right so I am a little nervous about trusting the ones I am unsure of. any advice?? Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157374
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    - OT: Ping Frisbee Hey Fris... Check out the SVP3R $3kr|t site... nominations and polls. Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157354
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    - Are the MS Pub books worth it? I would like to get into the IT world via certificatin. I have some experience with networking, but the experience is from a few years ago and no one will accept that as experience anymore. I was wondering some people's opinons on the MS books for preparing for the exams. I have heard a lot of bad things about them and wanted to know what some people who have used them or any other books thought about the subject. I want to buy a book to prepare me for the test, but want to buy one that the most people have had good luck with. Thanks, Ryan Birkenholz Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157345
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    - OT: They have idiot judges in Canada too! African Lion Safari must pay damages to stripper from tiger attack after boyfriend lowers car window. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1331444/posts Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157332
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    - OT: Monday funny On my way to work this morning, a Ford Explorer passed me in the left lane, then switched lanes so it was about 25 ft ahead of me or so. After about a minute of looking at this dude's licence plate, I realized something was wrong. Horribly, horribly wrong. The (regular, non-vanity) plate read: 80Y G00 Not cool, DMV. Not cool. -- KB - MCNGP "silent thug" #26 Briscobar AT gmail DOT com Please to be click www.mcngp.com. Rgs! Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157321
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    - Problem n VB.net2003-CrystalR accessing SQLServer2k n WinServer03 I'm new in .net platform and using its crystal report for my VB.net application. I find it weired when my crystal report (in VB.net 2003 application) always prompt me the error "Login Failed..." where in fact I correctly coded the account this info: With crConnectionInfo .ServerName = "myServer" .DatabaseName = "myDB" .UserID = "sa" .Password = "" End With CrTables = crReportDocument.Database.Tables For Each CrTable In CrTables crtableLogoninfo = CrTable.LogOnInfo crtableLogoninfo.ConnectionInfo = crConnectionInfo CrTable.ApplyLogOnInfo(crtableLogoninfo) Next CrystalReportViewer1.ReportSource = crReportDocument I have mix authentication mode set up in my server.. What is weired is that this same code runs well in my home PC where I have WinXP Pro, SQLServer 2000, and the ASP.net 2003 IDE.. Only here in the office where the problem occurs where my environement is Win 2003 Server, SQLServer 2000, and the ASP.net 2003 IDE.. Hope you guys could help me as this has been delaying me for quite a long time now. Thanks in advance. Richard Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157318
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    - OT Monday Moans http://www.axefeather.com/index_pop.aspx?referred=&country=uk Tickle your a$$ with a feather? er... I mean particularly nice weather! SFW (Unless you work for a church) -- Fris "Achoo" bee®, MCNGP #13 The MCNGP Team - We're here to help! http://www.mcngp.com Certaholics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157317
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    - test simulators vs ms pr =?>From Newsgroup: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse =?>i am looking to earn my mcse 2003 certification. i was wondering if ev =?>had better luck taking the test simulators such as transcender/measureu =?>had better luck using the ms press books on passing ms tests.. =?>any information would be greatly appreciated... =?>thanx in advance... viperdude I am using measureup.com and so far have had really good luck. I take the 70-290 this afternoon :) --- * PW * --- Synchronet 3.12b-Win32 NewsLink 1.76 Buffalo Online * Lancaster NY * buffalo.sytes.net Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157313
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    - Eval Software I just ordered the study material for the MCSE core requirements. Now I would like to start working on building my lab. I have three computers and plenty of licenses for desktop software. It appears that my next problem is how to acquire the server software. I noticed that it all seems to be included with a Technet Plus license. However, right now I can't afford that. Does anyone have any suggestions of a more economical way to acquire the server software? I am not looking for bootleg software, just looking for the best price I can get. Note that I am currntly layed off, and do not have any corporate resources to borrow from. Thanks, Mike Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157309
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    - how does exchange determine which server hosts a users mailbox? TIA eddiec :-) Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157307
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    - How can we find out?? Hi Can Any one can tell me how to look in microsoft web site to check how many exams i cleared.. it a stupid question but i wana know... Cheers Andy Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157304
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    - Windows XP I want complete MCSE With in 4 months time is it posible to do I already have two yaers working experience . Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157298
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    - mcse hi is the anyone can tell how long it take to study mcse course and where is the best online study that i can go to thank you Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157292
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    - .net k.p.s.sarma is completed master of information technology in the year of 2003-2004. please your suggession by him . what is the next? he do? Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157290
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    - Wireless i would like to construct the wirless link one building to the opposite side. what kind of equiptment should be best for interstructure for that networking. Thankx.......... -- OliverSs Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157284
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    - test simulators vs ms press books i am looking to earn my mcse 2003 certification. i was wondering if everyone had better luck taking the test simulators such as transcender/measureup or had better luck using the ms press books on passing ms tests.. any information would be greatly appreciated... thanx in advance... viperdude Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157281
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    - OT: C-P/HPF mutates For those of you in here familiar with the pet troll of microsoft.public.msagent, our favorite psychotic has wandered into another haunt of mine: microsoft.public.vb.general.discussion. I made a point of introducing said IDOT to the regulars in that froup. I can't wait to see the upcoming interaction in there. Warning, it's a fairly heavy-traffic NG, probably 3-4 times the volume in here. And really, really boring if you're not a programmer. And sometimes even if you are a programmer. -- Fris "Yeller Pick At You" bee®, MCNGP #13 The MCNGP Team - We're here to help! http://www.mcngp.com Certaholics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157268
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    - MCSE Hi.. i am jincy..now iam palning to study MCSE...May i know when the course starts? Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157227
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    - (",) Good News for Google Groups, Usenet and Other Users Good News! Do you know how simple it is to go to Heaven after this life has ended? Some people believe that belonging to a local church, temple, mosque or synagogue will get them to Heaven. Others believe that water baptism, obeying the ten commandments or just being a good person will get them to Heaven. There are many other beliefs as well, but the good news about God's way to Heaven is found in the Holy Bible. The good news is that God came from Heaven to earth in the person of Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago and died for our sins(misdeeds). He was born in the land of Israel supernaturally to a virgin Jewish woman named Mary. He lived a sinless life for thirty-three years and then sacrificed His sinless blood and died on a cross to pay the death penalty for our sins. After Jesus was placed in a tomb He rose from the dead three days later as He said He would. The Holy Bible also tells us that Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven and that all who accept Him as their Lord and Saviour will live forever with Him in Heaven where there is no more death, sorrow, sickness and pain. The Bible says, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23) This verse in the Bible says, "For ALL HAVE SINNED, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) This verse says, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) In this passage the Bible clearly explains how simple it is to be saved and on your way to Heaven, "For if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you WILL BE SAVED." (Romans 10:9) You can be saved right now and on your way to Heaven if you will open your heart to Jesus and pray the following prayer: Dear Jesus Christ, I want to be saved so that I can have a home in Heaven when I die. I agree with You that I am a sinner. I believe You love me and want to save me. I believe that You bled and died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sins. I believe that You rose from the dead. Please forgive my sins and come into my heart and be my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Lord Jesus Christ for forgiving me and saving me through Your merciful grace. Amen. You are now a Christian if you said the prayer and allowed God to save you. Welcome to the family of God. Salvation is not a reward but a gift. The Bible says it this way, "For it is by GRACE you have been SAVED, through FAITH and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God." (Ephesians 2:8) Nothing in the world is more important than your eternal destiny. The Bible says, "In Him(Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins..." (Ephesians 1:7) If you have not yet made a decision to be saved, please do so now before it is too late. The reason why it is so important to be saved now is because you do not know exactly when you will die. You may die prematurely in a traffic accident, terrorist attack or some other way before you get another chance to be saved. The Bible tells us that we will spend eternity in Heaven or a place of eternal torment called Hell. It would be terrible to die and go to Hell when all you have to do is accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. Some people that have already made Jesus Christ their Lord and Saviour worry about losing their salvation. The Bible teaches Christians that we can never lose our salvation no matter what happens. The Bible says it this way, "My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense Jesus Christ, the Righteous One." (1John 2:1) Yes my friend, Jesus Christ is able to save you and keep you saved. Please tell your family and friends, thanks! Have a great day! Internet Evangelist R.L. Grossi 1. http://www.biblegateway.com << Free Online Bible 2. http://www.tbn.org/index.php/8/1.html << Free Online Movies 3. http://www.carm.org/cults/cultlist.htm << Beware Of Cults 4. http://www.equip.org/free/DH198.htm << About Hell 5. http://www.powertochange.com/questions/qna2.html << Is Jesus God? ____________________________________________________________________ Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157197
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    - OT: Attention Pontiac Owners Any of you clowns out there own a Pontiac? Yeah, I do too. I have a 2000 Grand Am GT. Nice car, never caused me problems until about 6 months ago, I took it to the mechanic for some brake work, and he noticed a small coolant leak. No big deal, really, it was minor. But he took a few minutes to find where the leak was coming from, and thus started my oddessey through the wonderful world of GM: It was the Lower Intake Manifold. As I've previously mentioned, I'm no expert with cars, and I didn't know what the hell the LIM was, nevermind whether or not coolant was supposed to be dripping from it (duh, that was sarcasm). So anyway, I did some research on this problem, and it's a known issue with many GM engines, Pontiacs in particular, and most common in Grand Ams. Basically, it doesn't matter if you have the 3.1 or 3.4L engine, it's going to leak on you anyway. So, from what I gather, the problem is the gaskets that keep coolant on the coolant side and oil on the oil side. They wear out, and can potentially cause the two archrivals to mix. Once they do, you've been pwn3d. Luckily, mine weren't mixing, it was just that coolant was leaking. Great, a potentially major catastrophe narrowly avoided! Fast forward to last Friday....-363 degrees Fahrheheheheehnheit, and the car won't start. Frozen fuel lines! Not a huge issue. Killed the battery? Oh well, get another one. Wait, it still won't start? Dial up the mechanic and have him tow that shite outta my driveway. Two days go by, and here's the rundown of the problems, which all started with the LIM gasket troubles combined with supremely cold weather: Frozen fuel line probably caused it to not start (this I knew) Battery dead as a fart (also, this I knew) LIM gaskets go boom. Need replacing. Estimated 6 hours labor. Coolant flush needed (done about 10,000 mi ago) Oil change needed (alright, I'm about 1,000 mi overdue) Thermostat is b0rk3n, needs replacing Final damage: $1257.60, including the tow. Awesome! I love spending that much money! So, as I had said, this is a known issue, and when my mechanic presented hte possibility of having to face all this work, I emailed Pontiac's customer service department to see what they could do for me (the car is not under factory warranty anymore). They basically said nothing. I argued that this is a known issue, and has only been corrected in the 2004 Grand Ams and 2005 G6's, and they've known about it for years. I had also heard about other people, while not under warranty, getting all this done on Pontiac/GM's dime, as a gesture of good faith. Not with me. Basically, they told me to buy an extended warranty next time or some crap. That's fine, they're under no obligation to help me out of warranty. But the fact that they do this for some people and not others, all the while knowing that they've produced a faulty product, irks me. So the moral of the story is, watch your cornhole. I mean, wait, just keep an eye out for leaking coolant, and take it to Pontiac first, especially if it's under warranty. Don't take your chances on this issue that it may be a "benign" leak. Or, alternatively, buy a Toyota or something. I'm outta here in a few minutes to go pick that bad boy up at the shop....enjoy your beer-thirty, gentlemen. -- KB - MCNGP "silent thug" #26 Briscobar AT gmail DOT com My psychiatrist recommends 10mg of Valium, a shot of Tequila, and twice-daily viewings of the b00bz0rs forum on www.mcngp.com Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157175
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    - FREE TRAINING/REFERENCE Q&A @ http://www.disnetinc.com/index.htm Hi After talking with "JoanW" roandjw@hotmail.com, I used the http://www.disnetinc.com site. I also talked with "DonMcG" bwtg@hotmail.com, and I agree with his comments " no surprises! This has saved me a ton of time and I'm getting better results, quicker. These guys know how to do things without wasting my time." The FREE Training/Reference Q&A information is comprehensive, accurate and relative to my personal needs. I was excited about my results and gladly shared this information with my IT Colleagues. I encourage you to consider them. I believe they deserve our sponsorship and support. Good luck and let me know what you think! TomC tomcashin@hotmail.com Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157174
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    - MS-Press Books ?? Hello People, May I ask you, how come MS-Press books are sold as perfect tools to succeed certs, when in fact it is not complete at all for it ?? Thanks a lot. Cleet Tag: OT: What next??? Tag: 157170

It is a travesty!!! It's a Shame!!! It's a mockery!!! It
is a Travesshamockery!!!!

http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/02/04/accent.class.ap/ind
ex.html

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Re: What next??? by kpg

kpg
Fri Feb 04 15:11:35 CST 2005

Keyboard Cowboy complained:
> # Name resolution details: file://c:\temp\158532.htm (2/4/2005
> 3:09:26 PM) # It is a travesty!!! It's a Shame!!! It's a mockery!!!
> It
> is a Travesshamockery!!!!
>
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/02/04/accent.class.ap/ind
> ex.html

So what accet are they going to replace it with?

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Re: What next??? by Briscobar

Briscobar
Fri Feb 04 15:26:29 CST 2005

In news:ORVIb4vCFHA.3732@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
kpg <ipost@thereforeiam.com> rambled:
> Keyboard Cowboy complained:
>> # Name resolution details: file://c:\temp\158532.htm (2/4/2005
>> 3:09:26 PM) # It is a travesty!!! It's a Shame!!! It's a mockery!!!
>> It
>> is a Travesshamockery!!!!
>>
>>
>> http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/02/04/accent.class.ap/ind
>> ex.html
>
> So what accet are they going to replace it with?

Silence, with any luck.

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Briscobar AT gmail DOT com

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