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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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"There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come."
--Victor Hugo, 1802 - 1885
Happy Computing!
Tomas Bright Ideas Computing Kerrville, Texas 830-895-5016 http://www.bictx.com
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