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    Sending ALT Y for mailbox type in Voicemail

    I don't know about doorway mode, but you can try: sendkey ALT 'Y'
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    Sending ALT Y to Protege Voicemail

    Do you have to stick w/ comwrite? You could try sendkey ALT 'Y'
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    Retrieve default value with grep -e?

    If they blocks all start w/ model, you can try: egrep -p Model < [input_file] It should return the entire paragraph to the next blank line.
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    How can I force the IP address of a network printer.

    For all the HP printers I've dealt w/, you can use your browser to login to the embedded webserver in the printer. Go to the networking page. Set the 'IP configuration method' to manual. Then set the IP address, netmask, and gateway address. When you apply the settings, you'll probably lose...
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    Windows &amp;, XP-Mode help needed

    If you want to start XP mode AFTER you log in to Win 7, you should just be able to copy the XP mode shortcut to your startup folder in the start menu.
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    ODBC Connecto to Progress 8.3b

    We have and app using a Progress 8.3E DB. The Openlink drivers DO work w/ it. I never did find any free drivers.
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    Block FACEBOOK at certian times ?

    You should be able to block using access rules. Go to Firewall - access rules - add on the general tab, give the facebook IP address and which internal addresses to block it from. On the advanced tab, give the times to allow/deny. you will have to add one rule to deny from 9:00-17:00 and...
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    KVM needed to switch between mac and Pc

    I used a TrippLite 4 port KVM for a few years. At one time, it was mixed w/ Windows, Linux, OS X, and OS 9 boxes. The newer Macs I just used a PS/2 to USB adapter. Never any problems w/ it. Right now I'm using an Apex outlook KVM. Running Win, Linux, and OS X boxes. It has some twitches...
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    Is there a GUI Recorder of commands for WIN2K?

    Here's one version. I haven't tried this one, so I have no idea how it actually works. http://www.phy.mtu.edu/~lshamir/downloads/WinMacro/WinMacro.html
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    Backup Suggestions for Small Business

    Another option that we use is a NAS box configured as RAID 5. NAS is set up on the network w/ a fodler for each PC user. Pick your favorite backup software and have it backup to the users folder. We happen to be using a Dell 705N and syncback as out inexpensive version.
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    Sonicwall respond to ping in WAN port

    I'm using an older XPRS2, so this may have changed a little. Go to the access page; services tab. At the bottom uncheck enable stealth mode. It should respond to pings then.
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    Newbie to OS X Server

    Essential-Mac-OS-X-Panther-Server-Administration is a good one for getting started. One polace to get it is... http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Mac-OS-X-Panther-Server-Administration/dp/0596006357/sr=1-1/qid=1158784351/ref=sr_1_1/104-9409075-7099113?ie=UTF8&s=books
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    Got the VPN client connected...Now what?

    I don't have any experience w/ the netgear box you are using, but... I currently use the Sonicwall client software which is a version of the Safenet software. If your client software is truly a version of Safenet, You probably will NOT be able to browse the network just using the client. The...
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    Advice sought on managing desktops remotely

    Radmin is a good remote admin program. It's not free like VNC, but MUCH faster. Also includes telnet and file transfer options.
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    Looking for a Linux CD with no GUI.

    Ubuntu server is another non-GUI install.

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