COX Cable disabled inbound / outbound ports! [Was: Need best way to share files behind the firewall / router] [linksys router] [cox cable]

Q: Im behind a Linksys router. Im on a dynamic IP assigned by my cable ISP. What is the best way to get someone to large files (500MB) from my computer? I have looked at PeerFTP, but that requires anyone to buy a copy of their software ($ 20). DNS2Go looks cool, but they can cost $ 19.95/year.

I an FTP server, but the ISP changed my IP once in awhile, so I should keep updating the ftp links on my webpage. AOL AIM File Sharing does not work behind a firewall. The files are too big to h

How does Microsoft Licensing working with new hardware? [windows 2000 server] [oem versions]

Q: I am looking for 5 workstations and a server to buy a company. The server will be Windows Server 2000 platform, and the workstations will either Windows XP Pro or 2000 Pro. What I would like to know how the licensing works for Microsoft? Since I purchase new hardware, I suppose I could have an OEM version of Windows XP/2000 buy the right job?

Also, Windows 2000 Server, I see the OEM versions are also supplied with licenses. IE, Windows 2000 Server w / 5 licenses 25 licenses, permi

I'm pretty stupid, how do you fax from your computer with a fax machine? [cable modem] [fax machine]

Question: Hi,

I feel very stupid, but once in a while I need to fax anything, and I do not have access to a fax. I thought you could do on a computer with a cable modem. Let me know in simple terms.

With one million !:)

SDRAM is identical?

Q: I have a piece of 256 MB of PC100 IBM CAS 2 ram and I want another piece of 256 MB to buy. The new document, the person who I have together?

How do you justify such an upgrade? [hardcore gamers] [harware]

Q: It seems perfectly natural that people will drop $ 400 – $ 500 for an upgrade, so that they can play the latest games. I mean, Ive heard of killer appz “, but that is a bit ridiculous.
I think most people do not really realize how obsurd it is to do this. I dunno . not hating on hardcore gamers or something, but the use of a piece of hardware exclusively for one hot game just doesnt make much sense. Anyone agree?

Wireless network for a business? [setup a network] [11g wireless]

Q: Hey Guys, Im about 977 503 to set up a network for a small company with about 5 computers on the network. I considered the use of an 802.11g wireless network to allow for a mobile environment. How is the security on these things? Am I asking for trouble when I setup the network in this way? I have a “G” network in my house and I love it, but Im not sure if its good enough for a company. The way the company runs will not demand a large amount of bandwidth, so the 20-30mbpss that runs on the ne

System slows when burning CDs in Windows 2000 Advanced Server [windows 2000 advanced server] [p4b533]

Q: Every time I try to burn something with my lite on 40x at any speed (24x, 32x, 40x or) the whole system slows down.
mouse moves really slowly. cannot power much. Im on a Pentium chip 1.6a @ 2133mhz and p4b533.
does anyone knows why is it doin this? thanks

IE does not let me download photos as JPEG, BMP only [bmps] [bmp]

Q: Does anyone have any idea why this is? Every time I try to save the image from IE only allows me to d / l as *. BMP. It was working normally, but now trying to save each image as a BMP. Thanks for any help

Added a number of DDR2 memory on my comp — u003e comp tilts and is unstable [empty slots] [ddr2 memory]

Q: Ok, so I have 2 * 1gb 675mhz DDR2 from Corsair memory in my comp. I have 2 * 1GB DDR2 667MHz memory cheap, so I put them in my comp, so I had a total of 4GB memory in my comp. Ok, Ive put extra memory in the empty slots, I restarted my comp, everything is going well until Windows is loaded, but then everything freezes. Avira Antivir loads quickly, but then the whole computer crashes. Only way to exit is to restart the computer.

Ok, so I get the 677mhz memorys, because I think the C

What to look for in a surge protector / battery backup solution [550w psu] [good qualities]

Q: I have no experience with buying it in the past, but I really want to buy one. What should I look for a backup battery / surge protection solution? Im just a computer connected to it, with a 19 “CRT. Your computer does a 550W PSU, what figure will the backup needs to function properly?

Any reccommendations would be welcome, but I would like to understand what the good properties, for future purchases.