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    Computer guru? help needed, question on files

    Hi, another 'feature' that may slow your system down is the file preview. Windows XP does not only list the file in the Explorer it also reads (partly) the file content. For pictures for example it reads the picture properties like size, color, format,... This slows down the performance if...
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    Best option for a BIG POWERFUL COMPUTER

    Yeah, clustering is the way to go :D The only problem is that your software has to be written for the cluster. Try to google for Beowulf or go directly to beowulf.org. It's a free cluster software. In the telecom industry I am working on a cluster with 32 nodes (midi configuration). The...
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    Raid 1, Raid 0 or No Raid

    I wouldn't do it. Distributing your data over 2 HDDs doubles your risk of losing data. One HDD goes, all your data goes. The read/write speed is an argument but imo it's too risky.
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