| Computers Hardware, Software, Peripherals, Problem Solving, Operations, Functions, Operating Systems, Services and Repairs |  02-20-03, 03:54 PM | | Banned | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 2,753 | | | Good deals on Hardware/Software
<font color="red"><b>RULES FOR BARGAIN HUNTERS THREAD:</b></font> <ul><li>Do NOT post ads (goes without saying) <li>Do NOT include a signature in your post(s) <li>ONLY posts topics pertaining to "good deals" or a quick word and a link (MUST link to product - not just the site) <li>If there is an expiration on the deal (most have them) please <i>try</i> to include it - as the post will be deleted once the deal has expired <li>This thread is meant as a quick-read for those looking for good deals/good deal sites, NOT a general discussion (we kind of got off track recently - I'm at fault too  ) - please keep it quick and easy to read <li><font color=red><i>If you do not follow these rules, your posts are subject to deletion or editing at my sole discretion</i></font> <li>ENJOY!!! </ul>
Last edited by Sharp Advice; 10-15-05 at 07:07 AM. | 05-04-03, 12:29 AM |  | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,745 | | Going through spoofee.com free goods forum( http://www.spoofee.com/forums/forumd....php?forumid=6), I ran across this: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...l/default.mspx Microsoft is offering a free evaluation kit to Windows Server 2003. Apparently, it contains a 180-day trial version of the product and some other resource CDs. Either way, it's something free from Microsoft to play around with. Make sure to select the USPS shipping and there will be no charge for the order and no credit card required. Enjoy everyone! Also this: http://microsoft.com/technet/treevie.../cdsampler.asp(but you do need the .net thing for this one(just sign up) get this technet cd, it is free, no s/h charge either. It contains • Updated Service Packs for Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP • Security patches for Windows® 2000 Server and Windows® 98 • Resource Kits • Deployment and planning guides • White papers Now you don't have to download the service packs, and security patches again when formating your computer!
Last edited by tae; 01-31-04 at 08:47 PM. | 06-14-03, 05:01 PM | | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,745 | | | FREE from MICROSOFT
http://www.microsoft.com/office/ork/.../Oxpsp2cd.html Quote: Order Office XP Service Pack 2 on CD
The Office XP Service Pack 2 CD contains both the client and the administrative versions of the update files. A startup page enables you to choose which version of the update you want to install on your computer.
The CD also contains both versions of the update files for Office XP Service Pack 1, which was released in December 2001. The Service Pack 1 release is a prerequisite for Service Pack 2.
Please allow 3-10 business days for delivery. | can ya tell i spend alot of time at microsoft.com? 
Last edited by SafeWatch; 07-06-03 at 01:42 PM. | 07-15-03, 06:35 PM | | | | Corel Software Trials
In a recent thread, I suggested Wordperfect as a fully-functioning, but less expensive alternative to Microsoft Word and in the course of researching it's capabilities; I discovered that <A HREF="http://www.wordperfect.com">Corel</A> actually offer several of their products as trialware (Downloads) including the Wordperfect Office Suite which in addition to the word processing program, also contains Quattro Pro (spreadsheets) and Presentations (slideshows).
The suite is available on a 30-day trial, so once you install it, the software will note the time and the clock will start running and because the download is 178m, it would be advisable for you to have a fast connection. | 01-31-04, 08:42 PM | | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,745 | | | FREE ANTIVIRUS
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm? eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from Computer Associates, the world's #1 supplier of Internet security software** combines award-winning Antivirus with industrial-strength Firewall protection. Built specifically for today's Internet-intensive computer user, eTrust EZ Armor leverages the core technology CA has developed for the world's most demanding users including over 99% of the Fortune 500. EZ to install and a snap to use, eTrust EZ Armor provides automatic virus updates, advanced email attachment protection, EZ to use firewall settings, activity control to stop website monitoring, ad blocking and cookie control features for a more enjoyable Internet experience. Exclusive offer for Microsoft customers. Free 12-month software subscription to CA's eTrust EZ Armor-LE Antivirus and Firewall security suite. Valid for new users only. Limit 1 per household. Not to be combined with any other offer. Customers may elect to upgrade to eTrust EZ Armor with enhanced firewall functionality. Annual subscriptions can be renewed after first year at current renewal rate. Free software offer expires 2/1/05. **IDC 2003
Last edited by SafeWatch; 03-14-04 at 06:12 PM. | 02-05-04, 07:26 PM | | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,745 | | | Free Windows xp 64 Bit
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ds/upgrade.asp Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems Customer Preview Program: Welcome! If you have a 64-bit ready PC, you now have the option to receive trial software for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems via CD or download. Read below about the different options for obtaining the pre-release software, and then use the links on the right to register to order the CD Kit or download product files. Please note that in either case, the pre-release software is time-limited and will expire in 360 days. System Requirements: Supported processors: AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon including Intel EM64T, Intel Pentium 4 including Intel EM64T 256MB RAM 1.5GB available hard-disk space Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution video card CD-ROM or DVD drive Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device Important: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition cannot be successfully installed on 64-bit Intel Itanium–based systems.
Last edited by tae; 08-19-04 at 06:12 PM. Reason: microsoft upgraded | 07-23-04, 06:29 PM |  | Banned | | Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,818 | | To my fellow mods... If the following does not constitute what you feel is in-line with this thread, please feel free to delete this post. I, however think it makes sense here, and thus I am posting it. This thread is about good deals on hardware/software. I ask you... What's a better deal than FREE?! Free e-mail client: Mozilla Thunderbird Free browser alternative: Mozilla Firefox Free operating systems: Linux ISO There's more, folks! If you are looking for a certain free program but you aren't quite sure if it exists, please feel free to PM me and ask! If I know of something, I'll make sure to let you know and point you in the right direction. Chris
Last edited by tae; 12-10-04 at 07:01 PM. | 10-29-04, 12:12 AM | | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,745 | | | Free photo story 3 from microsoft
Bring your digital photos to life with Photo Story 3 for Windows. Download Photo Story 3 for free and experience your photos in amazing new ways. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...y/default.mspx | 12-10-04, 06:55 PM | | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,745 | | Microsoft is offering free trials of six different anti-virus programs for periods ranging from 3-12 months. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...s/default.mspx • Computer Associates (12-month free trial subscription) • F-secure (6-month free trial subscription) • McAfee (12-month free subscription after mail-in rebate) • Panda Software (90-day free trial subscription) • Symantec (90-day free trial subscription) • Trend Micro (90-day free trial subscription) link
Last edited by tae; 01-06-05 at 10:36 PM. | 01-06-05, 10:34 PM | | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,745 | | | Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta): FREE
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta): Overview Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware, including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding more than 50 ways spyware can enter your PC. The worldwide SpyNet™ community plays a key role in determining which suspicious programs are classified as spyware. Microsoft researchers quickly develop methods to counteract these threats, and updates are automatically downloaded to your PC so you stay up to date. System Requirements: Minimum system requirements for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta): Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher A 300 MHz or faster processor with at least 64 MB of RAM Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server™ 2003 At least 10 MB of available free space on your hard disk Internet access with at least a 28.8 Kbps connection to use SpyNet™  | 03-04-05, 07:37 AM | | |  Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta 1
I have been using this for almost a month without problems! Hope it stays free http://www.debog.com | 07-27-05, 06:54 AM | | |  Techbargains.com
I love this website! The guy publishes many deals daily on computers, software, plasma, digicams, etc. I don't buy anything tech, or let my friends, w/o checking it out. really good dell coupon codes. http://www.techbargains.com | 05-22-06, 11:15 PM | | Member | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Germantown Posts: 50 | | | Substitution for MS Office
For a year or so I have been using a package called EasyOffice. You can download a trial version and use it for free. You will get periodic requests to register but other than that no big deal. I went ahead and purchased a copy just because I thought it was worth it - $49 I believe. That's for the whole suite which includes a word processor, spreadsheet, a Powerpoint-type program, a database manager, email program, accounting software, etc., etc. I have primarily used the word processor and spreadsheet program and have had no problems with them whatsoever. The files are compatible with MS Office. Here's the link: http://www-easyoffice.com/ If you don't wish to download the software, for a few extra dollars they will send you a CD. Bob | 10-16-06, 10:18 PM | | Members | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 95 | | Great site for hardware
Hardware Sites: -------------- I almost exclusively use newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com) for ordering hardware. They have amazing prices (if an item isn't on sale when you're looking, wait a few days, because they seem to always have great deals going on). They also have GREAT shipping worked out with UPS so "three days" almost always means "three days" (business days, of course). No "three day shipping" that takes 4 or 5 business days to arrive! Great stuff from computer parts (I'd guess 75% of the parts in my computers are from there, if not more) to photography/video gear (purchased my Panasonic GS250 last Christmas from them) to printers and scanners (purchased two of each from them this year!). Another site you can't do without is endpcnoise.com (http://www.endpcnoise.com). Almost all of my fans/heatsinks have been ordered from them in my constant quest to build the quietest computer possible! Free E-mail Client / Browser: --------------------------- And I agree with the poster above, get Thunderbird and Firefox (http://www.mozilla.com) and ditch Outlook Express and Internet Explorer. Your computer will thank you! Free Anti-Virus: --------------- For a free anti-virus solution, I trust all of my machines (along with any of my freelance clients' machines) to AVG Antivirus (http://www.grisoft.com). It's easy to use, supports scanning of incoming/outgoing e-mail (provided you use POP3 for incoming and SMTP for outgoing .. doesn't work with webmail, of course), and supports "resident scanning" (it monitors files you download along with websites you visit for "suspicious" files). I've yet to have a virus and it's never flagged something as bad when it was really ok. Free Office Suite: ----------------- Also for a COMPLETELY free Office Suite, check out OpenOffice.org (http://www.openoffice.org). Just as good as Microsoft Office (it can even open MS Office and WordPerfect files among many, many others). My wife used to use MS Office but has on many occasions told me how much she prefers OpenOffice.org because it's easier to figure out how to do things (I would have to agree). Plus, would you rather spend a few hundred of your hard earned bucks on software or a new hardware upgrade? I know which I would chose!  Jesse P.S. I am in no way affiliated with any of the above mentioned sites or software programs, just a very, very pleased customer / user of them all! | 02-27-08, 05:53 AM | | Member | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8 | | | Registry Cleaners
I am wanting to know if there is a good registry cleaner program out there that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and part of the rear end. Any info? | 02-27-08, 07:24 AM | | Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 506 | | | ccleaner is free. Google it.
I use Registry Mechanic. About $40. | 07-14-08, 11:46 PM | | Member | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 20 | | | you can build your own "slipstream" copy of XP. Google it. It installs XP with service pack 3 already installed. I LOVE IT.
EZ aromor was worthless when I had it with roadrunner ISP.
I have norton free with ATT DSL now. and its not a ton better.
Drop IE and run opera for free as a web browser, it is smaller than firefox and safer. | 10-12-08, 03:02 PM |  | Member | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New England Posts: 30 | |
OK, Here's a couple that I use Thunderbird as an email client. I also installed the Lightning add-on which gives me a Calendar, Task manager (similar to Outlook, just cleaner and easier to use) Filehippo.com for software out the wazoo. I'm not affiliated with either just a fan - user. Dan | 06-30-09, 11:07 AM | | Member | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 5 | |  A link to a site and a great vid card deal
| | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode |  Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:38 AM. | Sign up for our FREE newsletter! Find Qualified
Local Contractors Sponsored Ads |
. Questions of a Do It Yourself nature should be submitted to our "