Any IT Guys/Girls Here?

[DRE]

Uh... how about simply installing VirtualBox, pick your flavor of Linux ice cream, and set up that way. That's what I did before I got my servers here at the house - and was able to duplicate the OS and environment that I was working on for the forum.

VirtualBox also allows me to run Windows 7 on my Mac without having to switch to bootcamp right?

 

[TPerry]

VirtualBox also allows me to run Windows 7 on my Mac without having to switch to bootcamp right?

I'm running Ubuntu, Debian, centOS, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows <spit-spit> Vista on mine right now.

 

[DRE]

I'm running Ubuntu, Debian, centOS, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows <spit-spit> Vista on mine right now.

Hmm. Okay I installed Raring Ringtail 32bit Server. http://virtualboxes.org/images/ubuntu-server/

 

[DRE]

meh ill just install this too http://xenforo.com/community/resour...tos-openlitespeed-percona-with-pictures.1844/

 

[DRE]

Do any of you use DDPE? http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/ddpe-enterprise-edition/pd

Was customizing a desktop order when I saw it. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...d=optiplex-9020-desktop&c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04

 

[TPerry]

Do any of you use DDPE? http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/ddpe-enterprise-edition/pd

Was customizing a desktop order when I saw it. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...d=optiplex-9020-desktop&c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04

Unless the business is dealing in financial/medical related information - probably overkill. Even my Dr's office doesn't use this (they use another package).

 

[DRE]

Unless the business is dealing in financial/medical related information - probably overkill. Even my Dr's office doesn't use this (they use another package).

It's sorta like a Veteran's halfway house.

 

[DRE]

Now looking for Business SSD Desktops.

 

[TPerry]

Now looking for Business SSD Desktops.

Dell can configure the Optiplex's with SSD's if you are interested in them. You just have to call them to spec them out.

 

[DRE]

Get a big networkable b&w laser printer as the work horse for the office- if they need color they can go to Kinkos. If there is money in the budget then go color laser. Stay away from inkjets at all costs.

What do you think of HP Officejet Pro X? It's not an inkjet or laser printer but an officejet that has ink and is supposed to be faster and cheaper than a laser printer. http://www.cdw.com/content/brands/hp/officejet-pro-x.aspx

nvm it says inkjet in description.

 

[BirdOPrey5]

Anything that's not laser is inkjet whether they call it inkjet, deskjet, officejet, etc. HP just makes up names they can trademark. The only other two printing technologies are dot matrix (think 1988) and thermal transfer, neither of which you want or will likely find.

Edit- sorry didn't read last line until just now.

 

[DRE]

Found a good laser printer. Laser vs Injket

The Canon Color imageClass MF8580Cdw prints, copies, scans, and faxes and comes with Wi-Fi standard.

• Wireless connectivity Air Print, Google Cloud Print, Wi-Fi
• Easily access the scan, eco-copy, and secure print functions right from the control panel with the Simple Solution Keys
• Navigate through all features seamlessly with the 7-line color LCD display
• Print in black and white and color up to 21 pages per minute
• Send scanned documents and forward received faxes to a recipient through email or file server

MSRP is $599

$479.99 through Amazon with Free Shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00BS6WWVU/ref=nosim/7240332-rg2419-00-20?s=merchant&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[DRE]

$129.99 Netgear 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch and Wireless Router: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR...itch/3219043.p?id=1218386647149&skuId=3219043