How much have you learned here at TSF?

**Spatcher** · 10-27-2005, 06:48 PM

I didn't see another thread like it so...

Back when I signed up it was cuz I had a trojan on my rig, and bry fixed it

But, I soon joined the academy, and I (I was a total n00bz0r) remember pm'ming elf and asking him what a running process was

Now: I've used Linux and been fairly good at it, learned/learning how to kill malware, have changed my Windoze shell (note the pic in my sig) etc etc...... All of this in ... approx 6 months.....

How much have you guys and gals learned?

**Blitze105** · 10-27-2005, 07:02 PM

Well, since this thread doesn't state that it had to be within the forum walls....

I have learned many things, such as and not limited to (of course):
a little bit of programming
HTML
How hardware works
Fixing windows problems
File locations
hijackthislog analyzing (still training

)
installing programs
removing programs
and i am about to learn graphic design and more C++

I blame TSF, T-F, and TSG for getting me so into computers... not that i'd ever hold it against em though!!
-blitze

PS
loving every second of technology, idk bout you all but i do!

**Fox** · 10-27-2005, 07:18 PM

I have learned too much to even list. And I know it's going to help me a whole lot once I get out into the work force. The fact that I'm giving it back every day makes me feel awesome, too.

ebackhus · 10-27-2005, 07:21 PM

My response is like that of Fox's; I've learned TONS here even though I came in with a good deal of knowledge already. Major ups to the TSF crew!

**Blitze105** · 10-27-2005, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox

I have learned too much to even list. And I know it's going to help me a whole lot once I get out into the work force. The fact that I'm giving it back every day makes me feel awesome, too.

I completely agree! Learning this much does make you feel more confident in going into work on computers. I, as well, enjoy giving it back to the others. It is nice to hear a thank you from them though... which i am not seeing as much as i thought i would...
-blitze

PS
i just have a comment for everything now don't i? Don't worry i'll shut up here soon

**40sondacurb** · 10-27-2005, 07:26 PM

While i can't say exactly, I do know that my general understanding of technical stuff has expanded quite a bit.

before I wouldn't have even know that a 128 vid card was a bad buy

and that it was worth it to get the extra MB.

ebackhus · 10-27-2005, 07:28 PM

Actually, the more important part is the memory bus width. 128bit and higher is what you want.

Oh... uhm... Oops?

**Fox** · 10-27-2005, 07:29 PM

I've always thought that anything over 128MB on a video card was unneccessarily excessive

**40sondacurb** · 10-27-2005, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox

I've always thought that anything over 128MB on a video card was unneccessarily excessive

well I'm a cheap a** so that 128 is buffering a crappy card, so i figure that if I go for more memory the cheaper card will run smoother.

now if you're talking about a 6800 or something you're probably right about it being excessive, but the crappier the card the more I'll benefit off of memory right?

mimo2005 · 10-27-2005, 09:36 PM

when you buy a graphic card ,this is what you look at :
exmple :

Quote:

Video Memory Installed
256MB GDDR3 SDRAM Video Memory

Video Memory Clock Speed
500MHz Clock, 1,000MHz Effective

Video Memory Bus
256-Bit

Video Memory Bandwidth
32.0GBps

Fill Rate (Vertices)
555 million vertices per second

Pixel Pipelines
16 Pixel Pipelines

oldmn · 10-27-2005, 10:57 PM

1. I do not want windows XP HOME.

2. Glad I do not plan on working on computers for a living, (after I retire in 25 mo).

3. There a lot of great people hangin around here.

It's nice to be able to try and help people with some of the things I have learned since my first 8086 4.7mhz w/ dos 3.1.

**40sondacurb** · 10-27-2005, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mimo2005

when you buy a graphic card ,this is what you look at :
exmple :

see? the learning never ends...

**toxict3arz** · 10-28-2005, 12:17 AM

when i first came to this site

i belive it was becuase i was building my first computer

i had tons of trouble .. got into case moding .. (never fixed up my own computer though)

back then i had no money .. so i bought a decent computer and put it together
had tons of problems with it but ..
im using it rite now .. thnx to the help of the tsf members

by the way . for my next computer im thinking about going for a dual processor . any ideas or . suggestions or advice .. on that?

**Grove** · 10-28-2005, 04:17 AM

What is this TSF you speak of ?

bry623 · 10-28-2005, 07:15 AM

I first had a printer problem 3 1/2 years ago. Don't know who helped me out. Every time I googled a problem I always got a link here. Then I got some spyware and CTSNKY helped me out. Then I helped people out and noticed I could be more helpful if I learned spyware cleanup and here I am today. I have learned much about computers and in the offline section, I learn about people and myself.

Glad I could help you henry!!! I hope you have the chance to help someone out like that in the future. Now I ma going to have a good day. Thanks for the love.

**Resolution** · 10-28-2005, 10:17 AM

I've learned that users are "special" no matter where you go.

I can't say I have learned a great deal, but I have learned a number of useful Windows tips to make life/troubleshooting easier.

10-27-2005, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spatcher Henry Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,467 OS: XP Home SP2 My System	How much have you learned here at TSF? I didn't see another thread like it so... Back when I signed up it was cuz I had a trojan on my rig, and bry fixed it But, I soon joined the academy, and I (I was a total n00bz0r) remember pm'ming elf and asking him what a running process was Now: I've used Linux and been fairly good at it, learned/learning how to kill malware, have changed my Windoze shell (note the pic in my sig) etc etc...... All of this in ... approx 6 months..... How much have you guys and gals learned? __________________ JohnThePilot: Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon (a nation without a language is a nation without a heart) John Butler Trio: Go take a step outside, see what's shakin' in the real world - Good Excuse Paul Kelly: Just add a dollop of tomato sauce for sweetness and that extra tang - How to Make Gravy

10-27-2005, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I have learned too much to even list. And I know it's going to help me a whole lot once I get out into the work force. The fact that I'm giving it back every day makes me feel awesome, too. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

10-27-2005, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,762 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	My response is like that of Fox's; I've learned TONS here even though I came in with a good deal of knowledge already. Major ups to the TSF crew! __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

10-27-2005, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
40sondacurb #64 & #36 BACKBONE Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,804 OS: xp	While i can't say exactly, I do know that my general understanding of technical stuff has expanded quite a bit. before I wouldn't have even know that a 128 vid card was a bad buy and that it was worth it to get the extra MB. __________________ Donate to keep the forum running "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully" -George W. Bush

10-27-2005, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,762 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	Actually, the more important part is the memory bus width. 128bit and higher is what you want. Oh... uhm... Oops? __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

10-27-2005, 07:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blitze105 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 557 OS: XP Pro SP2, FC5	Well, since this thread doesn't state that it had to be within the forum walls.... I have learned many things, such as and not limited to (of course): a little bit of programming HTML How hardware works Fixing windows problems File locations hijackthislog analyzing (still training ) installing programs removing programs and i am about to learn graphic design and more C++ I blame TSF, T-F, and TSG for getting me so into computers... not that i'd ever hold it against em though!! -blitze PS loving every second of technology, idk bout you all but i do!

10-27-2005, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I've always thought that anything over 128MB on a video card was unneccessarily excessive __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

10-27-2005, 10:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	1. I do not want windows XP HOME. 2. Glad I do not plan on working on computers for a living, (after I retire in 25 mo). 3. There a lot of great people hangin around here. It's nice to be able to try and help people with some of the things I have learned since my first 8086 4.7mhz w/ dos 3.1. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

10-28-2005, 12:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
toxict3arz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,224 OS: windows XP Pro	when i first came to this site i belive it was becuase i was building my first computer i had tons of trouble .. got into case moding .. (never fixed up my own computer though) back then i had no money .. so i bought a decent computer and put it together had tons of problems with it but .. im using it rite now .. thnx to the help of the tsf members by the way . for my next computer im thinking about going for a dual processor . any ideas or . suggestions or advice .. on that? Last edited by toxict3arz : 10-28-2005 at 12:18 AM.

10-28-2005, 04:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
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10-28-2005, 07:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
bry623 Manager, The Conversation Pit/Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NW Territory circa 1787 Posts: 10,621 OS: winxp pro sp2	Good thread!! I first had a printer problem 3 1/2 years ago. Don't know who helped me out. Every time I googled a problem I always got a link here. Then I got some spyware and CTSNKY helped me out. Then I helped people out and noticed I could be more helpful if I learned spyware cleanup and here I am today. I have learned much about computers and in the offline section, I learn about people and myself. Glad I could help you henry!!! I hope you have the chance to help someone out like that in the future. Now I ma going to have a good day. Thanks for the love. __________________ "Government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem." -Ronald Reagan

10-28-2005, 10:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	I've learned that users are "special" no matter where you go. I can't say I have learned a great deal, but I have learned a number of useful Windows tips to make life/troubleshooting easier.