Recent content by karatehero

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    File collaboration software advice?

    I was sort of hoping for something that didn't involve a whole dedicated server and directory structure to implement. Maybe there is some sort of stand alone package that can be configured to monitor folders and look for changes? I could probably do it with scripting out of a database, but I...
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    File collaboration software advice?

    HI! I work for a small company, but we have a ton of .dwgs, .pdfs, and office files that we use. We have people that connect in remotely via VPN and dump files on the server, as well as people who work in the office. Sometimes its important for people to know when files were changed, or when...
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    Need a 14" laptop and several external displays

    One thing I found that might work, is HP sells its "advanced dock" with 1 VGA, 2 DVI and 2 display ports. I wasn't sure what that thing could crank out - if it could smash out 3 displays or not. Even if only 2, if the displayports were 1.2 enabled, and the resolution was high enough, I could...
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    Need a 14" laptop and several external displays

    Hey - thanks for the reply! The only thing is - his one request was a 14" laptop - possibly 15". Even at that - a 17" laptop would still have the same problem - only 1 DVI or VGA output standard. How do you go from 1 external monitor to 3?
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    Need a 14" laptop and several external displays

    Greetings all! Question for you - my boss is looking for a new laptop. We work with a specific piece of engineering software that is best used with several monitors. Right now we use desktops with 2 video cards for this purpose, but he wants to take his show on the road. So: my wish list is...