Who is vulnerable? Any machine on the Internet can be reached by another machine on the Internet, unless it’s protected by software or hardware designed to control that access. Whether your connection is by dialup, ISDN, cable modem, T1, or ADSL, you can be attacked over the Internet. Broadband connections tend to keep the same [...]
A Recommendation for PCLinuxOS
Long-time subscriber Harold wrote to tell me about a new version of Linux, a new Linux "distribution" that he was trying. I have received your great newsletter for two or three years now. I have been a Windows user for 20 something years. I would like to recommend to your subscribers that are looking for [...]
Another Look at Xandros Linux
After installing Xandros 4 Home Edition Premium on my notebook, I’ve installed it on my home desktop, too. One of the great things about Xandros is that you can install it on one business computer and unlimited non-business computers; of course, some of the add-on licensed software from third parties has other rules, so you [...]
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