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My bad, I thought that you might be able to run the DOS program using a Virtual DOS machine under Windows. Wasn't sure if that would allow it to access the USB bus since Windows would be handling the hardware access

Something like this might work if you can't find an older motherboard with ISA slots.

http://www.arstech.com/item-USB-2-0-to-ISA-card-3-connectors-usb2isax3.html

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the BRC doesnt specifically say with course completion you get the endorsement waiver...

Last year when I tried to register in May for the BRC the classes were booked up until the end of August. I didn't want to wait so I just showed up on the day the class started. Someone that was registered didn't show up so I got to take their spot. As long as you pass the test on the last day of riding they give you your waiver card. Then all you have to do is take the waiver card to the BMV and they add the endorsement to your drivers license. For a small fee of course.

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I plan on working towards other certifications, just starting with the A+. I am paying for these out of pocket so I have to do what I can afford. I wish that I could get more on the job experience, but that not possible where I work. Until I can get a position in the field I have to do something to continue my education.

Thanks for all the input.

yeah buddie, microsoft is soooo reliable...

just clicked the samples and got this...

I never said anything about Microsoft being reliable! I just stated that the MSDN has documentation for programming with Visual studio.

When using Visual Studio, MSDN is your friend!

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa983532(VS.71).aspx

I have one and had to send it back shortly after getting it. Something inside overheated and started melting the plastic on the case. It also gives you a nice little shock sometimes when you pick it up. Not sure what causes that, but definitely gets your attention.

When I got my AS in Networking, my dept admin at school said that taking the A+ exam would be a waste of my time. The degree in hand was all that and more.

That may be how it used to be, but now a degree doesn't guarantee you anything. Many employers are requiring IT certifications, so I figured that I had to start somewhere.

Do you have the Comptia A+ cert book? There are practice questions at the end of each chapter, make sure you go through those.

Good Luck

Yeah, I have an in depth A+ cert book that I've been studying. There is a ton of material in the book, I was just wondering how specific the questions were on the exams.

I have a degree in computer science and have some hands on experience. Just haven't had any luck finding a job in the field so I figured getting some certifications might improve my odds.

Anyone on here ever taken the CompTia A+ certifications exams? If so, does anyone have any tips or advice on preparing for these. I will be taking my exams soon and figured that I'd see if any of the IT people on here had any recommendations.

Glow rods are a lot easier to use than fish tape when your not pulling cable through conduit. If you can find someone with a set it will make things much easier.

Merry Christmas!!!

I've watched a few episodes. Seems like a pretty cool show.

Roll Tide! I thought for sure that Nebraska had Texas beat last night.

Have you installed any expansion cards recently? If your power supply isn't adequate for all of the components installed it can cause the system to hang, reboot, give you random errors, or sometimes not boot at all. If you have installed anything, try removing nonessential cards one at a time and see if the problem persists.

Asics are good running shoes. Stretch before and after running. Drink lots of water!

Awesome, Congrats!