Ok Mr here's one. You know from my other post that I was looking for a NAS server but I have a hard time finding one that has all the features I want. I am now considering building my own from ground up, it even seems to be more cost effective after a rough calculation? Problem is I have 0 experience building a computer, so I would need help putting together a list of parts an recommendations for manufacturers / models.

Requirements:

* Smallest possible ITX ot ATX case with 4-6 3.5" HDD capacity, quiet

* USB 3.0, eSATA (optional) HDMI out, LAN, wifi

* Powerful enough processor for remuxing and transcoding on-the-fly

* 4-8 GB RAM onboard or supported

* Ability to install dedicated NAS software or full Linux distribution

* Support for a pop up 7" monitor installed in a 5.25" slot would be really cool

* Low power consumption

* Cost effective

List of parts I came up with so far:

* ITX or ATX case with power supply, cooling and USB 3.0 support

* Motherboard with integrated low power CPU (dual core Intel Atom?), integrated graphics (since I want to have a GUI), at least 4 SATA slots, USB 3.0, HDMI out, LAN, wifi

* 3.5" quiet& low power SATA drives (will start with 1 or 2 and expand in the fuure)

* SATA controller cards (do I need them?)

* ?

* ?

* ?

Check out infomaniak.ch which offers a package to satisfy all of your needs and one of the oldest provider in Geneva.

Swisscom(bluewin) also provide a package but more expensive.

Read the packages first before hiring someone.

I am a web developer working in the Morges area. I can provide hosting, design and other assistance. Feel free to contact me. 

Cheers,

Bob

Mr. Jazz,

Following technology question.  I developed a back-end and front-end using HTML, CSS, PHP, and MYSql.  The program was working perfectly, however, I did not use it for months.  Now, when I try to execute the program the php files are not read, instead, the machine downloads them.  Would you know what happened and how I can fix this?

Thanks,

Niki

@Niki: apparently your local/remote web server couldnt handle php as web server php configuration might have changed or php modules may had got uninstalled.

Balu,

Thank you for your reply.  Since you mentioned web server, I have the following question,  I am using XAMPP and when everything was working "honky dory" all the programs in the XAMPP panel were running.  Now, I realize that FileZilla in the XAMPP panel is dead, Apache, MySql and Mercury are running.  I've tried restarting FileZilla several times but I get the following message:

Busy...

Error:  FileZilla not started [2]

Is this the reason why the PHP files are not executing?  Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

Niki

I assume, you are able to connect to hosting machine. I would recommend to check the services with your hosting provider. To see if your account is active and everything is properly installed. 

If you are running on dedicated servers, when things dont work out, its better to start install things from scratch. also you can look for alternative webservers.

Hi Balu,

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I had my machine set up with a localhost to run php and mysql programs.  For years, never had a problem, but somehow, at some point, FilleZilla got corrupted and now I am trying to restore the set-up (if I can).

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Best

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So, is everybody's computer runnig like you think it should???

And when I click on the Error Message I get another Error

Im really confused - Please help.

Sorry the correct link is here

Pity one cannot delete in here

Hi Dorothy,

I can't quite decipher the source of your problem from what you've posted here, but looking at your error messages, I don't believe that your problem is really with the installation of Java on your system. These look like applet specific errors.... When are you getting these errors exactly? On a single specific website or more? If you're not experiencing this on other Java enabled websites, the problem is most likely not on your system. 

[I came across your question by accident and rather late clearly.. I hope this helps! =)] 

Hi Ahoo - so what do you suggest?  classNotFound

I googled this problem it seems to be wellknown. I am aware that it has nothing to do with Java Installation as I have deleted and re-installed it more than 20 times.

Whats your suggestion?

I think your Java is corrupted. Instead of downloading it, probably the quickest solution would be:

Go to control panel > Programs > uninstall java

restart your PC.

Download a clean version of Java: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

Some Java files on websites can contain a virus and corrupt your Java. Make sure your antivirus is up to date and maybe use other tools to check if your pc is clean. Running a virus scan with a possitive result, doesnt always mean your pc is clean and the problem can return short after.

Um If you want a NAS server why have a screen at all..  This would be a normal full OS that needs video and keyboard support which is NOT a Network Attached Storage solution.

FYI I did purchase a very fluffy and rather cute and cuddly WD NAS Server with 6 TB Storage from Media Markt... It works great and of course supports DLNA for media streaming..

This is stupid as this WAS reply to NAS poster..  Nir we have a problem...

Hi Thomas

Thank you for your answer, as already mentioned I uninstalled and re-installed java more than 10 times, so the problem comes from a different source, am trying to found out where.

All the same thank you.

if printer config is fine with other apps, you can print it to PDF and print from it. install PDF995 (http://www.pdf995.com/)

if you can run "java" from cmd, it means JAVA is installed perfectly fine. make sure you have updated PATH with java/bin

 i dont have Windows, so check these links if this helps.

http://java.com/en/download/help/enable_browser.xml

http://www.java.com/en/download/help/new_plugin.xml

Hi Balu - Thanks - I dont think you understood my problem - I already mentioned that java has been installed perfectly and the Path is also ok.

Dorothy,

Ok... let me explain a little something here. =)
Yes, as you mentioned "ClassNotFound" is a pretty popular, very generic Java exception. Every time an applet you run calls for a class, and for ANY reason at all doesn't get access to it, you get a "ClassNotFound" error. So there literally can be a million reasons why this happens. Only one of these reasons is your Java installation being faulty, which I think we've now well and truly established is not the problem.

But that is also the reason I couldn't really give you a suggestion as to what you should do, I can only give you some very generic suggestion. As I asked before, does this happen only on a specific website? While trying to run a specific applet? One possibility is that the applet you're trying to run is simply buggy. In that case you'll just have to contact the website's tech support. Another common issue is when you're sitting behind a proxy that doesn't let the applet run properly. Disable whatever internet security software you have and see what happens. [And try a different browser too, while you're at it.]

Another possibility is a version conflict. If you, like many of us, are running a combination of 32-bit and 64-bit browsers on a 64-bit operating system, you may need to install both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of Java for everything to run properly.

Let me know if any of this makes a difference. =)

Cheers!

Phil dude, you want to have a screen to check downloads progress and so on without using a computer. Contrary to what you seem to believe a screen does not turn something into a "full OS" and yes a "full OS" is a very popular and suitable choice for a NAS server. You are clearly in over your head...

Hi Ahoo

Again thank you for taking your time. Its possible that the problem is coming from a browser conflict somewhere, but I have checked with Firefox, IE, Google Chrome, even Safari though its more or less for Mac, and from all these Browser Im getting the same error. This problem happens with a few websites when I want to run their chat program. My computer has a Vista 32 bit but I dont know how to check the version conflict of the browser in case it comes from the Browser.

Cheers

Hi Dorothy, try to diable your UAC, vista sometimes blocks java.

Here is a URL of different methods in turning the UAC off:

http://www.petri.co.il/disable_uac_in_windows_vista.htm

Normally you can choose if you want to download software for 32 or 64 bit. If you dont get the option it should always be compatible with 32 for such software as a browser.

As you have it with all browsers and on several websites, something tells me your problem is bigger then Java or the browser.

Hi Thomas

Well I didnt write that I didnt know which option to download, of course I know that my Vista has a 32 bit so thats what I downloaded.

Something also tells sometime this year its gonna snow.

Hi gerald

will have a look on that thank you.

Dorothy,

You're quite welcome. =)
Just a couple of final thoughts... Since you mentioned that you're using 32-bit Vista, the version conflict is out of the equation and as you've tried different browsers, it would appear it's not a browser issue either. Also you mentioned that it happens when you try to use chat applets, so at this point I would say that you should probably look into any and all proxies on your system, [this could be your Windows firewall, your anti virus or net security software, the firewall on your router, and any other type of proxy...] as well as anything else that might be interfering with / blocking Java [certainly including the UAC suggestion above]. As far as long shots go, if you remember when this problem started, you can also look into what new software you may have installed on your system around the same time. Beyond that, I'm afraid it would be best if you have someone take a look at your system configs in person.

Cheers!

hi all, i connected my mac air to the tv screen to watch streams.

sometimes it works and on some tv it doesnt , is there a particular system to connect??'

thanks

@ravi how are you connecting your MacBook Air to the TV? with an adapter and a cable? Or via Apple TV? Or some other way?

When does it work? And when does it not work?

@dorothy you still haven't mentioned particular websites that java works or others that don't work.

I agree with what Ahoo has been saying. It's clearly not your java installation. It's not your browers. So, the implication is that it's the website/java application that's the problem.

We could help you by trying to see if we have the same results with the sites you visit.

hi thnx, am connecting it with a cable. and when its connected i can drag the comp.screen on to the tv screen. but i connected to another (newer) tv but it just doesnt connect !! i dont thik i have connected them wrong or anything!

thnx

@ravi what kind of cable? HDMI? VGA? I'm sure you know, but there are several steps: connect the device to the TV, select the correct source on teh TV remote, and make appropriate selections in Display (mirroring on/off, sources, etc.). That should do it.

If it works on one TV but not another, then it's just a simple problem related to the newer TV.

hi zonker, thanks , will try and figure it out today evening and see if it works.thnx a lot. wishes

Hi Zonker - Thank you so much, I have more than 2 computers, Laptops but my main machine is the one with Vista 32 bit - with the other machines I can see those websites without a problem, only with my main machine I seem to be getting a problem.

Apparently its not those sites for I can use the chat application with my other computers and laptop. Well I dont really like to use those machines for chatting programs for they are mainly business related only.

@dorothy ok, it's not java, it's not the browsers, it's not the websites. So, sadly, it must be something with the computer. Have you done a MBAM (Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware) full scan? Do you have multiple anti-virus programs installed? If you do, you should reduce to only one (I prefer any of the free ones: AVG, Avira, Avast). Also, if you have Norton, i'd strongly suggest ditching it. It's known to have huge problems across the board.

If you can, I would suggest one last thing to try.... Get an external USB hard drive and install Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 on it. Fresh install. And see if you can boot from that drive and access these websites you want to use. If so, then you know it's not your hardware, but something with your Windows installation. 

It's a lot to try, but it's the whole needle-in-a-haystack sleuthing that Windows often requires.

My computer has a Vista 32 bit but I dont know how to check the version conflict of the browser in case it comes from the Browser.

You insinuated insinuated your problem might have something to do with a conflict between the bit version of your windows and your browser(s). My reply was appropriate I believe. I just dont know what your problem is, but wanted to point out you might want to explore other options, then just focussing on your java.

I understand you want a solution and are probably a bit frustrated, but no need to be rude to someone with good intentions.

Maybe java had figured you out before me and his now obstructing all your java based webexplorations. Amazing technology these days 

It's a lot to try, but it's the whole needle-in-a-haystack sleuthing that Windows often requires.

You must be a mac fan zonker ;)  I hardly ever have a problem with a pc and it can always be solved.

Thomas no need to be rude when someone is asking for help, if you dont know how to help, its not bad to say nothing instead of being rude ok.

@dorothy thank you. But, Thomas and I know each other. He's just trying to rile me a little. And I am known/prone to talk about my preference for Mac over Windows. ;) 

@thomas (and others) yes, you know I prefer Macs. I've been using Macs since 1986 and have had far fewer problems than I've had when using Windows computers. Also, in my work as an IT guy, I'd have to say that about 75-80% of my clients use Windows computers. And of the clients who are using Macs, about 90% of the time, they ask "How can I do ....?" instead of "Can you please fix ....?" Clearly a different sort of problem/questions that Mac users are asking.

Also, Thomas, you are a techie. Your statement is like a car mechanic saying he rarely has problems with his car, but when he does, he can fix it.

Thomas, a techie? Please, he can't be trusted with a toaster nevermind a computer...