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Net Neutrality: Out of sight but not out of mind

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:44:40 GMT

Save the internet If you have heard about "net neutrality" but do not really understand it, go here and read some about why it is important.

October Show Notes

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:44:38 GMT

Back to doing notes from shows. This link will explain how a virus ends up on an iPod: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/ref/ipod-virus.htm?cid=rss1 And for the mailwasher program that I spoke about. Mailwasher It is a great program, and I recommend buying it, as the pay version gives...

MS Advisory: Beware Unexpected PowerPoint Files

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 07:52:41 GMT

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1990267,00.asp

Two Excel Flaws Are Unpatched

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 07:50:23 GMT

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1989900,00.asp Do not open or save unexpected Office files, even from someone you know. Always ask them if they sent anything. There are a number of "zero-day" attacks going on, and MS is not fast in releasing patches, just puts out advisories until they do patch.

Techtree.com India > Guides > Software Guides > Guide to Useless Services (Windows XP SP2)

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:29:34 GMT

http://www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=70112&cat_id=584 get rid of some of the bloat that is installed when you have XP. Just make sure you know what you are uninstalling, and have a go at it. Heck, Vista won't be out until let's see... Jan/Feb/March. Then someone will have to figure out this stuff all over again.

Win 98 Is Dead

Sat, 15 Jul 2006 01:21:13 GMT

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1989284,00.asp Microsoft officially ended all support for Windows 98 and ME as of July 11. No patches, no security updates, no new software will be written for it. So, if you are using it, it's probably time to buy a new computer.

Microsoft delays Office 2007 again | Tech News on ZDNet

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:10:10 GMT

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6089694.html oh the pain, the pain... I expect it to be renamed Office 2008, since I doubt they will release until mid 2007. So it will be 5 years inbetween releases of this. As an alternative, why not try Open Office? Compatible with all Office formats, and best... it is...

Show Notes June 16, 2006

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 17:59:33 GMT

Thanks for calling in today. Great questions. Microsoft Windows Vista operation system is going to be released early in 2007. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/ It will replace Windows XP. It does require a bit more in computer hardware than what many people may have right now. You can test to see if your system is "Vista Ready" by going to this...

No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME | CNET News.com

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:01:52 GMT

http://news.com.com/No fix for critical hole in Windows 98, ME/2100-1002_3-6082307.html What I find interesting is the advertisement for Apple Computers on the page.

PCWorld.com - Microsoft Can't Patch Flaw in Windows 98, ME

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 20:48:39 GMT

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,126045,00.asp If you are still running Win98 or ME, you should think about getting a new computer. Soon. Since the new OS from Microsoft is not expected to be on the market until January or February 2007, that is too long to keep your comptuer and your information open to theives. Especially if you are on a broadband connection (DSL or Cable). Your...