I am new to this forum.Needed help

Apple ipod 40GB problem was
When i switch on the ipod shows apple logo after a few seconds shows www.apple.com/support/ipod then it was getting off
What to do i for this problem
I installed latest itune setup in my system.Wht to do next?
When i connect the ipode with my pc nothing happing??It will ask any drivers????
Needed help

See these troubleshooting articles.
My iPod is sad.
iPod displays a "sad iPod" icon.
What does this picture on my iPod mean?
Also, there is a pretty comprehensive post written by another forum member which is about the sad iPod icon or the folder and ! icon. Be aware that it's quite involved and contains some info that will almost certainly void the warranty. If your iPod is still within the warranty period, you should use that option first.
The Sad iPod/folder and ! icon.
You can arrange online service here.
Service request.

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Once authorized to your iTunes account you can control the computer.
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To set up wireless security, you must use a computer that is wired to the router.
Where to find the router settings: The router's login password is usually on one of the "Administration" pages. The other settings are all found in the "Wireless" or "Wireless Security" section of the router's setup pages, located at 192.168.1.1
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To implement wireless security, you need to do one step at a time, then verify that you can still connect your wireless computer to the router.
Next, encrypt your wireless system using the highest level of encryption that all of your wireless devices will support. Common encryption methods are:
WEP - poor (see note below)
WPA (sometimes called PSK, or WPA with TKIP) - good
WPA2 (sometimes called PSK2, or WPA with AES) - best
WPA and WPA2 sometimes come in versions of "personal" and "enterprise". Most home users should use "personal". Also, if you have a choice between AES and TKIP, and your wireless equipment is capable of both, choose AES. With any encryption method, you will need to supply a key (sometimes called a "password" ).
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Retest your system and verify that your wireless Internet connection is still working correctly.
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Note:
WEP is no longer recommended. The FBI has demonstrated that WEP can be cracked in just a few minutes using software tools that are readily available over the Internet. Even a long random character password will not protect you with WEP. You should be using WPA or preferably WPA2 encryption.

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Model Name:                       iMac
Model Identifier:                   iMac4,1
Processor Name:                Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed:               2 GHz
Number of Processors:       1
Total Number of Cores:       2
L2 Cache:                             2 MB
Memory:                                2 GB
Bus Speed:                          667 MHz
Boot Rom Version:              IM41.0055.B08
SMC Version (system)       1.1f5
Serial Number (system)     QP********U2S
Hardware UUID                   00000000-0000-1000-8000-0016CB8BC90C
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<Edited by Host>

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I suggest you do this:
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
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4. Release the key when the spinning gear below the dark gray Apple
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babyatari wrote:
Hello. I am new to this forum and a little confused already.
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Anyway the rig I use is used for playing music, gaming and making home DVD.s. The sound quality of a recorded analogue video needs to well recorded and thats where the SB Audigy 2ZS or X-FI Extreme come in.
Regards
Peter.
"Audigy 2 Zs" and "Audigy 4 Pro"
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3. Synk (Backup, Standard, or Pro)
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Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQs on maintenance, optimization, virus protection, and backup and restore. Also read How to Back Up and Restore Your Files.
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Al Pivonka (guest) wrote:
: I am new to Linux and some of this stuff..
: Yet,I have gotten the JDK116_v5 installed and working on
: my box.
: I have cut a cd for Oracle8i and need help..
: I have also recopiled my kernal as well...
: Does any one know where I can get help...
Try http://www.akadia.com/html/dod-frame.html for Redhat.
http://www.suse.de/~mha/oracle/ for SuSE
Also peruse these
http://www.akadia.com/html/dod-frame.html
http://jordan.fortwayne.com/oracle/
Colin.
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