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The
mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to
its original size.
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Welcome to
another issue of our weekly newsletter!
Something
for everyone.
 No
one can dispute that the human brain is the greatest computer of all
time! But sometimes it requires a little nudge to grow new
cells. I also happen to
believe that hardware computers are very useful tools
which can
help to provide that nudge. That's why this
newsletter is not just full of computer-related information, but also
includes entertainment and educational items to tickle the brain cells.
There's something of interest for everyone in here so feel free to
share this issue and pass it along to your
friends and family...
What's In Here?
Lots of cool,
fun, and
informative stuff every week!
I'm dubbing this
week's issue
the Lyndon Baines Johnson Edition. On this day in 1908, future President Lyndon Baines Johnson is born on a farm near Stonewall, Texas. Our
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section includes special click-links to
transport you
to educational and informational websites
about Lyndon B. Johnson.
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we have
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other technical
bulletins. Call 830-895-5016 if you're
interested in any sale items we might list here. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
Microsoft Ships Internet Explorer 7 for XP 'Release Candidate'
"Microsoft has begun shipping the
first release candidate of Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP, putting
the first major update of the company's browser in years on track for
final release on schedule." Click to read entire article...
http://redmondmag.com/news/article.asp?editorialsid=7734
Linspire Releases Freespire 1.0 Desktop Linux OS
"Linspire, Inc. announces the
immediate availability of Freespire 1.0, a free, Debian-based desktop
Linux operating system that optionally combines open source software
with legally-licensed proprietary drivers, codecs and applications in
its core distribution. Freespire licenses and makes available 3rd-party
software where there are not yet viable open source alternatives." Click to read entire article...
http://www.linspire.com/lindows_news_pressreleases.php
Latest Virus
Threats
W32.Stration.C@mm
W32.Stration.C@mm
is a mass-mailing worm that gathers email addresses from the
compromised computer. The worm also downloads files and may lower
security settings.
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-082712-1234-99
Trojan.Mdropper.O
Trojan.Mdropper.O is a Trojan horse that attempts to exploit the
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (as described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-023) to drop an executable file.
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-082510-2812-99
 Fun
& Educational Stuff
Each
week we stumble across interesting, educational and fun sites on the
internet.
We hope you enjoy this section of our
newsletter as much as we do! But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party
websites.
Toyota Prius Double-Duty
"Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles
can serve as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for your house. The
Prius, unlike the generator, also has a battery that provides instant,
UPS-like power, to your house. Careful research has shown that
most* people would prefer not to go outside to manually pull a cord in
the case of a power failure." Click to read entire article...
http://www.priups.com/riddle/answer-1.htm
The WheelSurf
"The Wheelsurf is pure adrenaline. It
is one of the most distinctive vehicles on the planet -- a
single-wheeled, ride-inside conveyance that's sure to get you noticed.
Riding the Wheelsurf is not for those seeking transport alone." Click to read entire article...
http://www.wheelsurf.nl/
Virtual Sweden
Here's a site that all about panoramic images from all over the world...
http://www.wheelsurf.nl/
Planetary Photojournal
If you like astronomy, you'll like this site...
http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/index.html
Worldwide Blessing Generator
"In an effort to balance the negativity of the world, we have created
the WBG. It mixes blessings and prayers from all world religions and
gives a random hybrid of spiritual goodness. We think of this as a
digital version of a Tibetan prayer-wheel a "device for spreading
spiritual blessings and well being." Our intent is to mix the wisdom of
all cultures to create blessings in a spirit of religious tolerance
that applies to all faiths and are truly worldwide in origin." Click to
visit this site and receive your own blessing...
http://worldwideblessing.com/index.html
How Smart Are You?
"Here you can
find thousands of tests in more than 20 different categories, and you
can choose any of them depending where your interests lay." Click to find all the tests...
http://www.allthetests.com/
Employers may face liability for connectivity addiction
"Let's begin with a hypothetical
situation: You are hired to do a job which requires you to drink
alcoholic beverages. At the start, everything is fine, and you are in
complete control. Over time, your employer begins to ask more from you,
encouraging you to work overtime, and practically shoves the booze down
your throat. Eventually, you become an alcoholic. How much
responsibility does your employer bear for your alcoholism?" Click to read entire article...
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060824-7591.html
Prime Time for Viewing the Milky Way
"The Moon was at New phase on August
23rd and as a growing crescent of light, won't be much of a hindrance
to stargazing through most of this upcoming week. Even when it
arrives at First Quarter phase on Thursday, August 31st, it will still
be setting before midnight, leaving the balance of the night dark and
without hindrance from bright moonlight." Click to read entire article...
http://www.space.com/spacewatch/060825_night_sky.html
 Web
Hosting
Tips
Do
you
have a domain website hosting account with
us? If so, you'll want to check this section for handy tips
to
help make your website standout from the crowd. Sometimes
we'll
give tips about working with your Plesk Control Panel. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
How To Create a Mailing List
 Linspire
Linux Tips
Linspire
Linux is a great operating system designed to be the easiest of all
desktop linux distributions.
If
you haven't tried it for yourself yet, ask for a free demo CD the next
time we service your computer. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
Versora Progression Desktop
Making Windows-to-Linspire Migration Easy
"If you want to switch to an
affordable, stable and easy-to-use, Linspire Linux computer, but have
all your files on an old Microsoft Windows machine, then take a look at
Versora's Progression Desktop software – it makes the switch
easier then ever before." Click to read entire article...
http://www.linspire.com/versora_info.php
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Linspire Linux Tip of
The Week
Don't
forget to check the archive link at that page for previous tips...
http://www.linspire.com/tooltips.php
Latest
Linspire Letter....
http://www.linspire.com/linspire_letter.php
Michael's Latest Minute...
http://www.michaelrobertson.com/
 Microsoft
Windows
Tips
Microsoft Windows is
still the operating system that most people are familiar with.
Many businesses have based their requirements around
this
commercial operating system and so it remains the cornerstone of our
onsite support service. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting or downloading software from any third-party websites.
Speed Up Your PC's Startup
Here is a list of things you can do to speed up your computer...
1. Add more memory. You should have at least 256 megabytes of RAM.
2. Free up some more disk space for your swap file to use.
3. Clear out your "Temp" folder.
4. Don't have so many installed fonts. More than 600 fonts can slow your computer down.
5. Get rid of unnecessary networking components such as mapped network drives.
6. Clear out unnecessary autostart programs.
Free Notable
Software Download...
Windows Defender
"Windows Defender is a free program that helps you stay
productive by protecting your computer against pop-ups, slow
performance and security threats caused by spyware and other
potentially unwanted software." Click for more information...
http://tinyurl.com/c9p2f
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the image)
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one morning I walked on top of the water across the Potomac River, the
headline that afternoon would read: "President Can't Swim."
~Lyndon B. Johnson (August 27, 1908 to January 22, 1973)
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I
hope you've enjoyed this edition of our weekly newsletter. I try to
make each week's edition different and special by including meaningful
computer tips and links to fun, educational, and scientific websites.
If
you have any items of interest you might like to see addressed in the
future, or you have any Fun Stuff links of your own that you might like
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critical and security patches up-to-date for the most reliable
computing experiences on the internet.
Happy Trails~
Tomas
Bright Ideas ComputingTM
Kerrville,
Texas
http://www.bictx.com
830-895-5016
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