For years the mantra has been you have to use sysprep or sidwalker if you make an image of a pc before deploying it to other servers/workstations. It turns out that is true, but ONLY if it is a domain controller. Otherwise there is no need, at least according to Mark: http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/11/04/0040203/The-Machine-SID-Duplication-Myth?from=rss
Duplicate SID problem? Nope.
Posted by presson on November 9, 2009
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I need a good laugh today.. well.
Posted by presson on October 17, 2009
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Happy Friday!
Posted by presson on September 25, 2009
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Flexible Solar Cells Generate Electricity at the Same Cost as Coal
Posted by presson on September 21, 2009

Nanosolar has a manufacturing facility churning out flexible solar cells on aluminum foil. They claim they could produce electricity at five to six cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3-4 times less expensive than current methods. This brings solar cells electricity generation down to the same cost as coal. Now why hasn’t this gotten the attention of the US government..?
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Current US & Britain Intake of Vitamin K too low
Posted by presson on September 19, 2009
Age related disease such as bone fragility, cardiovascular disease, and kidney and arterial calcification,may be a result of not enough vitamin K intake according to new scientific research. Eat your greens! http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090917131554.htm
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Computer Evolution Primer
Posted by presson on September 17, 2009
An excellent read for anyone who missed the fun times.. http://arstechnica.com/hardware/news/2009/09/a-trip-down-memory-lane-and-beyond-at-vintage-computer-fest.ars/2

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The Most Accurate Flat world Map
Posted by presson on September 16, 2009
relating size, shape and position: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Waterman_Butterfly_Map_1996.jpg
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RSAT – Remote Server Admin Tools for Windows 7 Released
Posted by presson on August 31, 2009
Finally RSAT for Windows 7 released ! Don’t forget to go to add/remove programs, select windows components, and install the tools.
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7
Version: 1.0
Date Published: 8/11/2009
Language: English
Download Size: 215.1 MB – 437.2 MB*
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7d2f6ad7-656b-4313-a005-4e344e43997d
amd64fre_GRMRSATX_MSU.msu 222.1 MB
http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/F/7/4F71806A-1C56-4EF2-9B4F-9870C4CFD2EE/amd64fre_GRMRSATX_MSU.msu
x86fre_GRMRSAT_MSU.msu 215.1 MB
http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/F/7/4F71806A-1C56-4EF2-9B4F-9870C4CFD2EE/x86fre_GRMRSAT_MSU.msu
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Kopp-Etchells Effect
Posted by presson on August 26, 2009
You have to check these photos to believe it – Blades of helicopter cause sparks: http://www.michaelyon-online.com/the-kopp-etchells-effect.htm?beautiful
"Basically it is a result of static electricity created by friction as materials of dissimilar material strike against each other. In this case titanium/nickel blades moving through the air and dust. It occurs on the ground as well, but you don’t usually see it as much unless the aircraft is landing or taking off. The most common time is when fuel is being pumped. When large tankers are being fueled they must be grounded to prevent static electricity from discharging and creating explosions."
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Pitch – Liquid or Solid?
Posted by presson on August 20, 2009
Yes! well,9 drops over 77 years, but it’s a liquid. http://www.smp.uq.edu.au/pitch/
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New Hope for Migraine Sufferers? All you need is a forehead lift
Posted by presson on August 4, 2009
"Nearly one out of four households, including 18 percent of women, suffer from migraines and many patients are not only eager, but desperate to stop the pain," said ASPS Member Surgeon and study author Bahman Guyuron, MD, professor and chairman, department of plastic surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center. "In this study, we’ve shown that surgical treatment of migraine headaches is safe, effective, and that this reasonably short operation can have a colossal impact on the patients’ quality of life – all while eliminating signs of aging for some patients, too." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090731085806.htm
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Make X-Rays in your home: all you need is .. Sticky tape??
Posted by presson on August 2, 2009
This was published on NewScientist -http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn15016-humble-sticky-tape-emits-powerful-xrays.html
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Noctilucent Clouds caused by Shuttle Launch
Posted by presson on August 1, 2009
These clouds are so high in the atmosphere that they are only visible at dusk. These elusive clouds were thought to have been caused by methane reaching the 50 mile high altitude, but after careful review of sightings it was determined these happen within a few days of a shuttle launch. http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/45954/title/Comet_likely_culprit_in_Tunguska_blast
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Tanning beds Proven to cause cancer : Some carcinogen levels as arsenic exposure
Posted by presson on July 30, 2009
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100 Things Your Kids Will Never Know..
Posted by presson on July 24, 2009
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/07/100-things-your-kids-may-never-know-about/
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Elusive Yellow LED with Reasonable Efficiency Developed
Posted by presson on July 23, 2009
This may not sound impressive, but it’s a step towards having LEDs used for blinkers on cars, yellow on stop lights, and other consumer products such as lower-cost LCD devices.
“A nitride phosphor with peak emission at 590 nm in the form of a dense ceramic – Lumiramic is attached to a highly efficient blue emitting InGaN diode, so that full conversion of blue light is achieved. A total External Quantum Efficiency (amber photons per electron) of 32% has been reached, resulting in a 300% improvement over the best direct AlGaInP LED”
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Calorie – Measuring method can be off +10% to –25% or more
Posted by presson on July 17, 2009
Apparently new research suggests factors such as the softness of a food can have a significant impact on the ability of the body to convert the stored energy. For example, two sets of rats fed the exact same calorie content, but one set was fed hard food, the other soft. The rats receiving the softer food were significantly overweight compared do the other group. Check out this fantastic read if you are watching what you eat:
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NASA Releases Restored Moon Landing Footage
Posted by presson on July 16, 2009
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NASA Conducts Full-Scale test of Vx-200 Plasma Engine
Posted by presson on July 12, 2009
A first of it’s kind, the superconducting plasma drive underwent successful initial tests. In about a week a full-output test will be conducted. This new engine will provide enough power to go on deep-space missions and at a fraction of the payload.
A cool video : http://www.adastrarocket.com/Plasma.html
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Interplanetary Internet goes Live
Posted by presson on July 11, 2009
The international Space Station is the first hop / node in space to use the new Interplanetary Internet. This first iteration has certain hours that it can be used, so it still has some growth, but at least it’s the first step in expanding out reach. It uses Delay-Tolerant-Networking (DTN) to send the data instead of our standard TCP/IP, since it’s likely there data will come in waves and perhaps out of order. The main difference with DTN is the node will store all information it receives until it finds another node to send the data. The reason for this is a NAK (not acknowledged) message could delay transmissions for days, so a new method was needed. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17416-interplanetary-internet-gets-permanent-home-in-space.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news
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"Nearly one out of four households, including 18 percent of women, suffer from migraines and many patients are not only eager, but desperate to stop the pain," said ASPS Member Surgeon and study author Bahman Guyuron, MD, professor and chairman, department of plastic surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center. "In this study, we’ve shown that surgical treatment of migraine headaches is safe, effective, and that this reasonably short operation can have a colossal impact on the patients’ quality of life – all while eliminating signs of aging for some patients, too." 
