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Five stars of open data - example and review
(there may be a more suited SE site for this question so feel free to shift)
I have some data I'd like to make open to the public - It's synatesis of some related data retrived from freedom of ...
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File synchronising software
Throughout my PC I have to have exactly the same files in more than one location (for one reason or another) and it's getting really difficult to keep track of them all and keep them all up-to-date ...
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How to check data with SHA1?
In this answer's last paragraph, Michael K. says:
If you do go the multiple storage media route, too, remember to keep checking each for signs of degredation. It's fairly quick and easy to do a ...
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Remove data from a cell in Excel
I want to remove data from multiple cells in a spreadsheet using Excel 2010, so I only have the email address left.
They are in the current format:
M: 04545 545 545 e: test@email.com h: 01187 475 ...
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apache no autorisation nfs
A folder has mount on a web server (apache) with nfs but this server can't see the folder.
I can see the folder but apache no...
Starting httpd: Warning: DocumentRoot [/mount folder/.../] does not ...
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on linux, what is DATA in top command output for java application?
I have a JBoss application running on linux platform, it has top output like below(not accurate data actually):
PID USER PR NI VIRT RES SHR S %CPU %MEM CODE DATA TIME+ COMMAND
1379 ...
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Why does 1KB contain 1024 bytes when 1KB = 1000 bytes? [closed]
Why does 1KB equal 1024 bytes? I know that 1KB also stores 1000 bytes.
That is, I've been told that 1Kb equals 1024 bytes, but my professor says that it's 1000 bytes and that Linux doesn't use the ...
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Alternatives to Google Refine?
Can anyone recommend a tool for cleaning/scrubbing data other than Google Refine? I don't have any particular reason for not wanting to use Google Refine, I just want to evaluate some alternatives. ...
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Microsoft Excel Data Transformation
I have an Excel document that looks like this:
Country Property Value
Canada Capital Ottawa
Canada Population 38
Canada Language1 French
Canada Language2 ...
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Share Firefox/Thnderbird data between W7 and Linux Mint 12 in dual boot computer
I've just set up my laptop (where I had running only W7) with a dual boot to run Linux Mint 12 as well.
I have a "Data" partition (apart from the required partitions for W7 and Linux) where I store ...
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What should I consider when deciding on how to manage huge personal data? [closed]
I have huge data which contains images, pdf files, application installers and other utility software's with around 600 GB movie collection.
I would like to take suggestion how I can sort the same so ...
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Gnumeric doesn't recognize numbers
I am trying to do some basic calculations (mostly finding the median of a range of values) using gnumeric. Unfortunately, this is giving me a hard time. Consider the following data:
0.04 0.04 0 0 ...
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Filesystem fragmentation on the level of set of files
The file is stored in blocks by the file system. The block is the smallest amount of data the file system can assign to store a file. The classical definition of a fragmented file is that the file is ...
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How do I export the data from an Oracle SQL Developer query
How do I export the data from an Oracle SQL Developer query?
I can create queries in it fine, but as to export ??
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Adobe LiveCycle Designer PDF automatic binds Text Field to User Input
I've created a PDF form using Adobe LiveCycle Designer that has several pages. One of the fields users need to fill in is their names. I'd like to have their names appear automatically on the footer ...
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Can I do a Multiple Regression with Excel?
I have performance data for 3 years for about 50K employees. Each employee has 3 ratings associated with them. I would like to create an equation that will predict (or try to predict) the future ...
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Is There A Way To Calculate Data In Task Manager?
Something takes a lot of RAM and i want to know what. I have list of running processes and need to know the sum of all of them because "In Use" does not help me to determine what takes most RAM:
I ...
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strange behaviour with last edit (date) on files, after a copy on different place
Time ago I've copied some file from laptop to a micro sd hc (32gb, kingston).
Than, later, I copied the same file to external HD, and copied them on my new Desktop PC.
Both system have Windows 7 ...
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How to view a delimiter-separated-value file in Emacs with highlighting helpful for reading?
How to view a delimiter-separated-value file in Emacs with highlighting helpful for reading?
Ideally the delimiter character/string should be customizable.
If Emacs can't do, any other tool ...
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Data transmission using TCP/IP [closed]
When a file is sent over Internet in the form of packets of data, and when it travels through cable wires, fibre optics, or wireless device, how exactly it is sent in binary form? For example, what ...
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Encrypt a file without common tools [closed]
I am guessing this probably has a really long answer, so feel free to give a little explanation, with a link to a helpful article, tutorial or w.e
How can I encrypt a file without using one of those ...
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What is the best way to set up an impressive front page for a Microsoft Excel Workbook that references specific data within the individual worksheets?
I have created a very quick CMDB (Configuration Management Database) within excel and it has different worksheets that refer to laptops, desktops, printers etc. I want a front sheet that I can brand ...
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Excel 2010 Data Input Forms
I am not very familiar with DIF in Excel 2010, I need some assistance. We are trying to create 3 sheets for a game tournament we are running involving only 3 players (it works trust me :)). I would ...
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What happens when a file download is cancelled?
I have often wondered this. If I attempt to download a large file, but get bored half way (let's say 50% downloaded) through and cancel the download, what happens to the 50% of the data that was ...
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How to search for newline or linebreak characters in Excel?
I've imported some data into Excel (from a text file) and it contains some sort of newline characters. It looks like this initially:
If I hit F2 (to edit) then Enter (to save changes) on each of the ...
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Use Excel to select the most recent row from a CSV?
I have a CSV that starts with a date/time field and I need to import, and select the most recent row and refer to it in my formulas.
I'm experimenting with Pivot Tables, and just now Rank and ...
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What is the best way to manually edit and update data within a large table in MS SQL Server?
I have a table in MS SQL server which currently has around 800 records and 20 columns.
I want to manually update and add to the information within this table on a frequent basis.
Would exporting the ...
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How do I remove the remnants of data from my C: drive?
I have installed Cygwin software which contains C++ and c compiler, debugger and some more things. Later on I decided to install all what Cygwin contains in itself. But I run out of memory on C: disk. ...
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How do I transfer/download quicken data into checkbookfree?
i am new to android and tablets. I am trying to put my quicken checkbook on my Toshiba tablet. i am trying to use checkbookfree. How can i get my data from the pc to the tablet? I have tried a ...
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Is it possible to store arbitrary data in an image file?
Is it possible to store arbitrary data such as documents or a program in the form of an image file, such as a PNG image? My concern is that someone could encode data for use by malware into an image ...
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Dynamic data validation in Excel
On my first sheet I have all my options:
A B
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yellow DOG
Green DOG
PINK DOG
YELLOW CAT
Pink CAT
black BIRD
RED BIRD
On my next sheet I want:
Animal ...
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Why is Data Recovery(undeleting files) not used to make disk bigger?
From what I understand even if I delete file, format disk and many times write different files in the same place(there are applications that do that) the file can still be undeleted.
If that is true ...
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What's a good disk test that uses random data?
I'm trying to test a linux driver, and I need a test like bonnie or dbench, but I need it to send random data. I'm trying to find corruption bugs, and if every write is all zeros I can't tell when I ...
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Excel scatter graph line only “connects data points with line” even with #N/A in source cells?
Excel scatter graph line only "connects data points with line" even with #N/A in the source cells. I have tried using different scatter graph line types but all interpolate the data over the ranges ...
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Data being stolen from my server from IP address owned by large US corporation. What to do besides blocking them? [closed]
My webserver was hit by 3 different IP addresses all owned by a large US corporation (Large Borg like Software company).
While I have controls in place to detect and stop these attempts at data theft ...
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Cannot access files in User Directory of HDD
I have connected a laptop HDD to my desktop via a USB cradle.
I can navigate all the directories and read all the files except in the User folder, which is where all the files I need to access are ...
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Which wiki toolkit has the greatest support for data freedom?
Our dev team has poured a lot of knowledge into a Sharepoint wiki. The experience has made me a convert to the core ideas of a wiki - ease of link/page creation, metadata, search tools, versioning, ...
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Graph-like data editor tool?
Is there any unified editor program for creating, mainpulating and visualizing graphs, trees... or maybe any custom structured data. The accent is on editing, not visualization, i.e. not a drawing ...
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Want to use a Linux machine to clean Safeboot encrypted Windows HDs
I work in IT, and we constantly get PCs that are infected with viruses. For our desktop HDs, I simply snap the HDs into a USB dock on my Mac and run various AV against the data - then copy the data ...
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Updated a program and lost the previous settings file .tsi
After installing an update to traktor pro i lost all my settings files, 6 tsi files in total i ran data rescue 3 and had the program learn the tsi format, but it still has not found any of them!! can ...
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What is a good, high quality data rate for mp4? [closed]
I am exporting a 720p at 30 fps video from Final Cut Pro 6 using quicktime conversion. It has a field for data rate with no presets. What is a high mp4 quality data rate (in kbps) that isn't grainy?
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Media Sanitation
What is considered the minimum amount of overwrites to sanitize media?
For example; there are 1, 2, 3, 7, and 35 overwrites methods to make data irrecoverable.
Using standard recovery methods (such ...
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Chrome crashed without providing “Restore” button
I've been using Chrome, then it crashed. If I restart the computer and reopen Chrome, there will be a Restore button.
But what actually happened was that I restarted in Safe mode, and when I reopen ...
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Seagate FreeAgent Portable Drive suddenly doesn't want to open
I have a Seagate FreeAgent Portable Drive.
It was fine yesterday night when I was using it but this morning when I plugged it in, my computer didn't autoplay it and when I clicked it on the computer, ...
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Copy data from PC secretly to USB /Portable Hard disk?
Can you name any free ware by using which you can copy specific data automatically when you plug in the USB or Portable Hard Drive secretly without alerting the Anti Virus or Malware ?
I know one ...
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Options for high speed data transfer between two computers
What are my options for quickly transferring a large amount of data (videos, pictures, PDFs etc) between two computers?
Currently I have to copy from the first computer to an external hard drive, and ...
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Data entry from a scanned hand written form
I have scanned forms which need to be filled out (by hand). This information needs to be manipulated and analysed in excel (or another database). I can organise for the forms to be tick boxes and ...
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using outlook 2010 my contacts are not associated with “address book” when using email
I'm using Outlook 2010 on a new computer and I have successfully migrated "my contacts" data from my old to new compiter but when using "mail" my address book is empty. I.e., when I click on the TO ...
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Where is a Web Query stored in an excel file?
I have a Web Query looking at a site for data, and it gets the table selection wrong. Viewing source of the linked to web page I am able to identify the correct table.
In an Excel Web Query you are ...
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What kind of software can be used for SSD Data Recovery?
Can data be recovered from SSD's?
Can I use regular data recovery software to do it?
