Monthly Archives: December 2010

Simple steps to fix your PC running slow

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

If your PC is running slow, do these basic steps first: Do a backup. Remove files not needed – especially off your desktop; the fewer files on your desktop, the faster it will run. Uninstall unwanted programs. Uninstall unwanted toolbars … Continue reading →

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How to keep your PC running smoothly

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

This is the basic formula to keep your Windows PC running smoothly: Keep it clean and simple. Buy decent hardware; otherwise it’s just an up-hill battle. Back up your PC! Always have a backup. Install Windows Updates and keep up … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts and observations about OpenERP

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

This post is the first in what may become a series of stream-of-consciousness thoughts on OpenERP, for those who want to follow my journey dealing with OpenERP. While there is no intention to state things that are untrue or misleading, stuff … Continue reading →

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How to install xTuple’s PostBooks on an existing PostgreSQL database server

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

The xTuple installer installs PostgreSQL for you, but what if you already have a PostgreSQL server? This post describes how to handle that situation. Follow the instructions at  http://www.xtuple.org/node/3465 . However, the init.sql script may not run to completion if … Continue reading →

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How to install OpenERP 6 on Centos 5.5

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

WARNING! Installing OpenERP on Centos is painful – I got it working… mostly, but I haven’t fully succeeded yet; you are probably better off following these instructions: http://www.openerp.com/forum/topic22108.html . Note that Tiny, the publishers of OpenERP6, do their development work … Continue reading →

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