What's So Good About NLSBS 9?

As a small business owner, I'd like to explore Linux because it's cheaper
and (I perceive) more reliable than Microsoft solutions, but I'm
struggling to understand the Linux solutions Novell provides. In a typical
small office environment, the network should provide reliable email,
calendaring, shared and private directories, network printing, Internet
access, firewall protection, and some level of external and internal Web
server publishing. Since we have no dedicated sys admin, administration
should be pretty easy.
I can get all these things with MS, but would NLSBS 9 be a good option for
providing the services listed above for a small network of 8
employees/workstations and two servers? Why?

[email protected] wrote:
> As a small business owner, I'd like to explore Linux because it's cheaper
> and (I perceive) more reliable than Microsoft solutions, but I'm
> struggling to understand the Linux solutions Novell provides. In a typical
> small office environment, the network should provide reliable email,
> calendaring, shared and private directories, network printing, Internet
> access, firewall protection, and some level of external and internal Web
> server publishing. Since we have no dedicated sys admin, administration
> should be pretty easy.
>
> I can get all these things with MS, but would NLSBS 9 be a good option for
> providing the services listed above for a small network of 8
> employees/workstations and two servers? Why?
see discussion just above this one
The netware version can definately do what you want. Do you intend to
run just one server or can you afford to run 2 or 3?
I'd suggest you run all the major SBS features on the main netware sbs
server, then use sles9 to run any linux apps you may need to run.
Why choose novell instead of microsoft? That's easy - RELIABLE!!!
Microsoft is famous for being UNRELIABLE.
Please mark my words. After a few years, most (I'm being nice, in my 14
year experience it's been every server) microsoft windows servers slowly
get corrupt due to a few reasons. Heavy disk fragmentation, crazy
patches that fix some things but break a lot of other things, and of
course - viruses! This is not the case with unix or novell servers
(novell now includes linux).
Unix and Novell servers are just about the most reliable servers you're
going to find. windows has gotten much better than before (I have to
give them credit, win2k3 is MUCH better than winNT). However, windows
is still not as reliable as unix or novell.
A very common practice in corporate data centers is to run anything very
important on unix/novell - whatever is left that's not too important can
run on windows. It's been this way for years - I for one think this is
a very wise approach.
Oskar

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3) You could try a lens cleaner CD. It does seem like the superdrive is damaged though, but I don't think it's due to a dented case. Does it make a loud noise when the disc is spinning? If not, it might have been damaged at the moment you dented your case, but replacing the case might not fix the problem with your drive. Instead of replacing it, you might want to consider getting a faster external one instead.
4) That does seem a bit hotter than usual, considering your fan speed. I can't help you here because I don't know what could cause this, although maybe your dented case is obstructing airflow somewhere but that's a bit unlikely.
5. a) This indeed has to do with your lighting. You might need to replace the entire display if you can't replace just the backlight.
b) Did you take the screenshot using a camera, or internally on the macbook? If you used the macbook, did the red splotch turn up on the screenshot?
c) This could have to do with the lighting as well seeing as its already bad, if not it might still be the sensors.
Because of the many different problems, Apple might have to replace most of the internals (and the case) of your macbook. If Apple finds that that's not cost effective, they might give you a replacement instead. You can try to ask for one, but I can't say whether or not you will get one.

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People have such different views of what makes a "good" keyboard, GTGeek, that it is almost impossible to make suggestions without getting a better idea of what your requirements are.
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I have two Logitech wireless and and a Microsoft USB keyboard tucked away in the draw (together with just about every keyboard Apple have ever made) . The Logitech and MS ones feel very "plasticky" compared to Apple offerings, but, as I said, I have simply adapted to the latter over time. You might find them fine if that is what you are used to.
On Mac notebooks my favourites in the past were those on the PB1400, the PB 12 and the earlier models of the MBP, but I've adapted to the current MBP ones now as well.
All of which adds up to the fact that the only way to decide something like this is to test them yourself, and, perhaps, to be prepared for a period of adjustment whatever you get before you can really judge it. Familiarity breeds contempt, they say, but in the case of keyboards it has always seemed quite the opposite to me. What you have been using most in recent times always seems to be the best after a while!
Cheers
Rod

What's a good file recovery program for a MacBook Pro running IS 10.7.5?

Hey gang - I ordered a miniStack 4TB external hard drive from OWC a few months ago during a long overseas trip. I finally unwrapped it and started dumping data to the drive from the 1TB drives (also from OWC) I used via my MacBook Pro. I connected the 4TB to the laptop with FW800.
I came back from the gym (gone about two hours) and saw a "the drive wasn't disconnected properly..." window. There was a clicking noise coming from the drive, which means mechanical failure.
I went into Disk Utility and the drive is there but it's grayed out. I changed cables to USB 3.0. Unplugged the drive. Shut down the laptop. Then went through the start up and nadda.
So before I run off a disk repair place in town and spend $1000, what's a good hard drive recovery program to use to pull the data? I only dumped 1.5TBs until the 4TB and have other drives to dump that data too if I need to.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Bill.

General File Recovery
If you stop using the drive it's possible to recover deleted files that have not been overwritten by using recovery software such as Data Rescue II, File Salvage or TechTool Pro. Each of the preceding come on bootable CDs to enable usage without risk of writing more data to the hard drive. Two free alternatives are Disk Drill and TestDisk. Look for them and demos at MacUpdate or CNET Downloads. Recovery software usually provide trial versions that enable you to determine if the software would help before actually paying for it. Beyond this or if the drive has completely failed, then you would need to send the drive to a recovery service, such as Data Recovery by DriveSavers, which is very expensive.
The longer the hard drive remains in use and data are written to it, the greater the risk your deleted files will be overwritten.
Also visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on Data Recovery.

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Althought I'm new to PrPro (see my very first post, it was the that I just started using this app), premiere already ate me that anywhere I go, when it comes to video editing, I am in its belly. But still I want an explanation regarding (again) about this message that's appearing in the status bar: 'conforming ?????.mpg". I don't really understand what's this all about. A little explanation is a lot to me. But what I am concerning about this thing is, it seems to be endless. PrPro had done already on all of my assets, conforming, creating peak files, indexing, but it still keeps on doing it again and again. Is there a problem with my audio/video files?
During the first time of my use, I didn't mind. I didn't even notice it. But now I started to be concerned with it since I my pc really slows down when PrPro starts this seemingly perpetual activity. If there's a problem somewhere else please help me.

Did you notice that you make the same mistake as one of our regulars here, the_wine_snob, otherwise known as Bill Hunt, in leaving out one 'a' in my last name? I'm not offended but wonder if that is a human trait to not overdo it and two 'a'-s may be too much?
I resemble that comment! Harm, you have to realize that I am from Mississippi, and everyone is known as Billy Bob, Joe Bob, or Bubba. We had no Harm Millaards - too many double vowels and consonants for us. At least this helped, when I signed up for a bunch of X-rated sites, as Harm Millard...
OK, where were we? LameTiger (check that spelling, as I think I got it wrong again and apologize profusely), when one has non-standard footage, three thing need to happen: the files need to be indexed, the Audio must be Conformed (CFA files) and the Waveform Display (PEK) files must be created. Depending on the number of files, their Duration and one's computer's speed this can take from moments, to maybe 20 mins.
If you have not just loaded up this Project, then gone for a cup of coffee, or tea, I urge you to do so. There is a tiny progress bar in the very lower-right of the GUI, that traces this. Let it happen, and be patient. I know that this sounds like a scene from the Karate Kid, but it's important. Many systems will crash, if one tried to do anything, before this process completes. I can work (albeit slowly), during the process. Many cannot.
Now, if you HAVE patiently waited this process out, and it has completed, AND the next session yields the exact same thing, then something is not quite right. Could be files getting moved, deleted, or otherwise not available to PrPro, or some setting in one's Scratch Disks, or some other problem.
Hope that a bit of patience, and a cup of Darjelling helps. Please let us know.
Good luck,
Hunt

What's a good video app to use? I have iPhoto and iMovie, but they won't let me email a video. I also want to be able to make a dvd of my home movies. Any suggestions?

What's a good video app to use? I have iPhoto and iMovie, but it these wont let me do certain things, such as email a video. I also want to be able to make a dvd of my home movies. Any suggestions?

Unless you want a new computer, forget about AVCHD. It requires too much muscle to edit comfortably on anything but the fastest computer.
What camera is nice, depends on your budget. Formats that are easy to edit are HDV, DVCProHD (P2) and XDCAM. In the consumer range you could look at the Canon HV40 or XH-A1s, in the prosumer range look at the Panasonic AG-HPX170, Canon XH-H1s, JVC GY-ND250 or Sony HVR Z5 or Z7 and all Sony XDCAM cameras, especially the EX1 and EX3. In the professional range look at the Sony PDW-F355 or upward.

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