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  1. Ok part one of problem finished... I have successfully resolved the dll error. However I now have a problem with the location of light.exe, I am completely baffled as to where to put it. I am currently running foxserv for an easy setup of apache php and my sql.

  2. Well I worked on it a little bit and found out its a net framework problem. Any advice as to how to install it? I've tried using windows update and installing it manually but it always skips the dll file i need. Also it seems that it only malfunctions on the only computer I have with a com port (just my luck).

  3. Can't go into detail but I believe one of the requirements for the project is not around anymore. You well need to look around for other ways of doing it.

    Then would anyone else know what requirement is missing, or another way to broadcast it over the home network?

  4. I am currently working on setting up a server for the x10 light control shown on ep 1, however just trying to run light.exe causes an unable to locate component error. It is missing the MSVCR70.dll I have downloaded it and put it in C:\windows\system32 and tried to register it however the second error I receive is LoadLibary("msvcp70.dll")failed - The specified module could not be found.

    any suggestions as to how I might fix this would be greatly appreciated

    thanks

    Trc

  5. I don't understand the point of this pilot. First of all, why 7th graders? Secondly, It is impossible to assign every assignment on their computers. So where does math come in?

    I think this is a bad idea for many reasons. One the kids will get distracted. Two why can't they just have access to a computer lab. Lastly, what does this possibly teach? Also if they have these many problems it is obvious that the computer won't last (loss in money) and they have probably wasted an amount of time trying to get the computer to work correctly than actual learning and using it to its full potential.

    cheers,

    Destro

    As for why the 7th grade class got them I do not know.

    But for math they have tablet pc's so they can write directly on the screen. I believe that the reason they could not have a computer lab is because the teachers would not be able to assign homework.

    It will result in a loss of money and if they decide to cancel the pilot for next year i will be visiting the county auction to add some computers to my collection.

  6. Seeing as how things are going this year they might not have them next year... so far they have been nothing but headaches I think I have been pulled out of every class to fix them during the day. I have encountered everything from busted batteries, to pens jammed in to the computer (that actually happens a lot), we have also had keys broken off, people chewing on their pens, another common problem is the computers loose connection with the wifi at random times causing the teachers to send the kids out of class to have me or the librarian fix it because the kids can no longer do the work they were assigned.Edited 8:11 Bad Grammer

  7. My school has recently started a pilot program where the 7th graders books have been replaced with laptops they are allowed to take them home and use them as their personal computer, however at school the internet filter is still in place. My question is do you believe they should have laptops?

  8. As far as the computer crashing, I would just recommend using a linux distro for the security... There has to be something that deals with this on linux.

    The problem with linux for me is that i am not very familiar with it and it's commands

    (edit)

    Ok I have finally figured out how to control a servo with my computer

    Parallax Servo Controller if I ever get it set up i'll make a video and post it on this fourm

    Thanks,

    Trc202

  9. For most external drives (useing IDE) you can just take out the HDD and replace it with a CD drive (but be warned moveing it constantly from place to place with out a case will cause the external case to malfunction) however if you just leave the CD drive in then it should last longer than mine.

  10. The danger is you have to consider things like power loss, or the computer controlling the system fails. I remember Metatron had a mag lock system on his house in England, and said that he used submarine batteries as a backup system for it. His system used mag stripe cards. Don't know how he dealt with the potential of computer failure, may be some one should get him to chime in at this point.

    I already have the power supply problem fixed, I have a ups for backup and as for computer failure I can always have a key in my car.

  11. I know it's not secure but the area in which I live is not all that technology advanced and most pepole will think "I wonder what that is" and walk away. and in the future I plan to add other ways in i.e. psp connecting to standalone wifi "encripted" and opening a webpage to open a door

  12. I have recently purchased a parallax short range RFID transmitter and hooked it up through the serial port on the computer i have been looking for a servo i can control with my computer as well if any one knows of one or how to build one for $75.00 or less I would be very indebted to them

    Thanks,

    Trc202

  13. I would suggest a stripped down version of win xp w/sp3 that is what i currently use for streaming music, serving files and if you need the names of free programs to do everything you asked just tell me

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