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High End Desktop for a Low End price

Want to build a high end desktop computer for a low end price (around $600 or less)?

Note: I don’t include Windows 7 in the default build, as you can just download Ubuntu, Fedora, or OpenSuSE Linux etc. for free. However, I’ve included links for Windows 7 (student and normal) in the Additional options section.

I would like to suggest the following components for people that want a really nice system without breaking the bank.

I just built a new machine that could support running multiple VMware instances, encode FLAC quickly, and surf the web etc. without breaking the bank. I didn’t need or want video gaming support since I use a PS3 for that.
However, I’ll suggest a view options (including gaming cards) that will allow you to alter the basic system we’ll be discussing.

This build is based on AMD/ATI since it really does perform well and saves a good chunk of money, but the parts can be swapped very easily to make it an Intel system that won’t break the bank either.

I’ll expand on why I chose the parts and provide direct links as well. (I use Newegg, but use anyone you like)

Personal AntiVirus for Linux – ClamAV with Fedora 11

I'm providing the original text file for ease of use

Grab it here - ClamAV.on.Fedora
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Background:

This guide will use the ClamAV CLI scanner and the ClamAV-Update script (freshclam).
I wrote this to help all the HomeSOHO users (servers or desktops).
ClamAV has various tools/packages/plugins for email servers etc. but that’s another story.

If you wish to learn more visit their home site: http://www.clamav.net/

Obviously, you can change anything you want, but this should get you going.

How to recover MySQL’s “root” password quickly

Have you ever been in a rush or just had a complete brain freeze with your MySQL passwords? Well…..I have.  🙂 ——————————- Step # 1 : Stop mysql service SHELL> /etc/init.d/mysql stop ——————————- Step # 2: Start to MySQL server w/o password: SHELL> mysqld_safe –skip-grant-tables & ——————————- Step # 3:…