Kerrville, Texas
830-895-5016

What's Up This Week Sunday, August 7, 2005


Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Sometimes we have special sales and sometimes we have important notices about virus outbreaks and other technical bulletins.  Check this section often for items that may affect your computing environment. Call 830-895-5016 if you're interested in any for-sale items we might list here.


More Critical and Security Updates Coming To Your Windows This Month
Be sure to download and install them as soon as they are available.
http://redmondmag.com/news/article.asp?EditorialsID=6844 

Indiana Schools Deploying Linspire Linux
http://www.linspire.com/lindows_news_pressreleases.php


New Zealand Schools Convert to Linux
http://www.nbr.co.nz/home/column_article.asp?id=12417&cid=3&cname=Technology

For Sale - $20 (Used)
D-Link 4-Port Broadband Router.  Normally retails for $49.95.
The DI-604 is ideal if you’re creating your first home or small business network, or if you’re a more advanced user looking for additional management settings. A simple, yet intelligent, web-based setup wizard makes the DI-604 easy for anyone to quickly and securely connect computers to share a high-speed Internet connection, files, resources, games or just to communicate between multiple computers. The DI-604 has an integrated 4-port switch with 10/100 Ethernet ports for directly connecting up to four computers. And one Ethernet cable is included with the DI-604, just to get you started.
If interested, call Bruno in Kerrville at 830-367-7735


For Sale - $199.00 (Reduced From $249.99 (Opened-Box Special))

Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy2-ZS Platinum Pro Sound Card with external I/O Hub and remote control.  This unit is in like-new condition and was installed once but NEVER used and then uninstalled. The original customer changed his mind and wanted an even more expensive sound card setup.  This soundcard renders an AWESOME 24-bit audio experience and comes with a ton of audiophile software!  Click the URL below for more information...
http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=204&product=4925



Fun Stuff
Each week we stumble across interesting and fun sites on the internet. Passing them along means we get to share these good times and laughs. We hope you enjoy this section of our newsletter!




Casey Versus The Tornado
http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102748

Military Jokes Page
http://www.strategypage.com/humor/default.asp

Something to Make Yer Brain Hurt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairy_ball_theorem



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.


Gallery - Your Photos On Your Website

With every domain hosting account we also give up to 32 free applications that you can use with your website.  Gallery is one of my favorites because it allows you to upload and display digital photos on the internet.  Take a look at Gallery's home page and then check out some of the awesome work that people have done with their own Gallery websites...
http://gallery.menalto.com/
http://www.sapphirestudios.net/gallery/introspective
http://www.beachlifehomes.com.au/gallery/index.php
http://www.claudelle.com/gallery/
http://www.cwuf.com/ourfurniture.html
http://www.canelupocecoslovacco.net/wolf/gallery-index-include-albums.php.html



Linspire Linux Tips
Linspire Linux is a great operating system that is 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.



Win4Lin9X 
Says You Don't Have To Give Up Your Windows
But watch later this summer for their upcoming XP version...
http://www.linspire.com/lindows_products_details.php?product_id=9291



Microsoft Windows Tips
Microsoft Windows is still the operating system that most people are familiar with.  Many businesses have built their IT requirements around this commercial operating system and so it remains the cornerstone of our onsite support service.


Did You Know Your MS-Office Products Need Updates Too?
You can easily check for free updates and keep your MS-Office products patched with the latest security updates.  Click this URL to go to the Microsoft Office Online Downloads site...
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdate/default.aspx?QueryID=gEs7TcYyd0&respos=1

Is Your Computer Keeping Correct Time?
If your computer is approaching several years in age and its clock loses more than 5 minutes a week, then you probably should replace the CMOS battery.  If it only loses one or two minutes then it's probably alright but it can be a nuisance to keep resetting the time. Here's a nifty little atomic clock program that can keep your computer's time perfectly synchronized...
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/atomic-clock/

Five Ways To Blend Linux Apps Into Your Windows Environment
http://redmondmag.com/features/article.asp?EditorialsID=503



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--Victor Hugo, 1802 - 1885





Happy Computing!

Tomas
Bright Ideas Computing
Kerrville, Texas
830-895-5016
http://www.bictx.com
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