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Computers
If it isn't obvious by now, computers are a major part of my life. I suppose that saying that isn't so uncommon now, since computers play such a major role in all our lives, but a good portion of my life is spent on the computer.
I have been using computers since gradeschool, most of my work day involves working with computers, several of my classes at night are computer related, and after I get home, I spend several hours online talking with my fiancee, Irene, who lives in Michigan.
I build computers for myself and for others, I'm a Network and Systems Administrator on a moderately sized Windows NT / Windows 98 network, and I have my own computer network running at home with my laptop, and two computers I have built.
I also do a ton of web design. You have probably noticed Reality Squared Design credited at the bottom of all my sites. That is my design outlet, which I am the sole member of.
I enjoy just about everything computers have to offer, from games, to graphics, to publishing, to organization and information resources. If you would like to learn more about my history with computers, you can. Or you can take a peek below to see what my current computer configuration is.
| Name | Zeus | Hades | Mercury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Tower | Tower | Laptop |
| Model | Built myself | Built myself | Compaq Presario 1690 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium III 600 | Intel Pentium II 400 | AMD K6-2 400 |
| Motherboard | A-Bit BE-6 | A-Bit BH-6 | Unknown |
| Memory | 256MB PC100 | 128MB PC100 | 192MB PC100 |
| Video | Diamond Viper V770 Ultra 32MB | Diamond Viper V550 16MB | ATI Rage3D LT Pro 8MB |
| Sound | SoundBlaster Live! | SoundBlaster Live! | Aureal A3D |
| CD-ROM | Toshiba 6x DVD | Toshiba 40x CD | Toshiba 4x DVD |
| Hard Drives | 8.4G Seagate ATA/66 | 8.4G Seagate ATA/66 | 6.4G ATA/33 |
| 8.4G Seagate ATA/66 | 8.4G Seagate ATA/66 | none | |
| Modem | SupraMax 56K | none | 56k ITU V.90 |
| Network | 10/100 PCI | 10/100 ISA | Linksys 10/100 PC Card |
| Monitor | 19" .25dp 1600x1200 | 17" .27dp | 14.1" TFT Active Matrix |
| Extras | Logitech Webcam | Philips 2x CD-R | |
| IDE Iomega Zip | |||
| 9600dpi Scanner | |||
| Internet | All computers are networked with a DSL Internet connection. | ||
And for those of you who care about the programs that I perfer using for everything, here they are:
| Category | Application | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 98 Second Edition | |
| Office Suite | Microsoft Office 2000 Premium | |
| Graphics | Graphics Suite | Corel Suite 9 |
| Graphics Viewing | Graphics Workshop Professional | |
| Video Editing | Personal AVI Editor | |
| Internet | Internet Browser | Netscape Navigator |
| IRC Chat | mIRC | |
| Eudora | ||
| Telnet | CRT | |
| FTP | WS_FTP Pro | |
| Instant Messaging | ICQ | |
| HTML Editor | notepad.exe | |
| Audio | Media Player | Windows Media Player |
| MP3 Player | WinAMP | |
| MP3 Encoder | AudioCatalyst | |
| Audio Editor | Goldwave | |
| Utilities | File Compression | WinZip |
| WinRAR | ||
| Configuration | Tweak UI | |
| Tweak All | ||
| Screen Saver | Snoqualmie | |
| Virus Protection | Anti-Viral Toolkit Pro | |
| CD-R Recording | Adaptec Easy CD Creator | |
| CD-R Verification | Ubi-Soft File Compare | |
