Yeah I heard good things about the giFT network, it was originally for unix/linux users to begin with IIRC. Its good to see there's a windows ported client for the giFT network
I agree, I've actually started using this a couple of weeks ago, beats CrazyBrowser, and MyIE, and it keeps getting improved and quickly gaining popularity, which is a good thing! Two thumbs up from me heh.
My Plextor 16/10/40 is still running after 1 and a half years. My LiteOn 24/10/40 is still running after a full year. My opinion... Get a LiteOn, they're cheaper, don't do coasters (coasters would be caused by user error tbh) and can copy mostly all protections that other CD-RW drives can't do.
It seems you can only do it manually on each computer, its hard work, but there should be some third party applications with a GUI to do the job quicker of changing serials.
I recommend Beginning PHP4 by Wrox (There's also Professional PHP 4 by Wrox, get that after) Just started on the book this week, looks easier enough to learn than the official PHP Manual.
I've yet to seen an app or game fail to run on my NTFS drives, bearing in mind I have played well over 50 different games on an NTFS filesystem. IMO, i just find NTFS more faster on drives bigger than 30GB, and more reliable.
All you need is two 100mbps network cards, (get realtek ones) and a 50ft crossover cable to link up the 2 PCs. However if you plan for expansion to your network, you should invest in a 4 or more port hub.
Make a "Merry Christmas" Graphic image sized at 400x200 (or your choice). The best graphic will be choosen by the MSFN Team, which we will put on the frontpage tonight at 12:00 GMT to mark Christmas Day :santa (you can submit them to my email address - in sig) Get cracking! w00t