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What is Linux? Linux – the operating system for a GNU (pronounced Gnew) generation. It has been dubbed the alternative to Microsoft, the solution to all life’s problems and many other things that may or may not be true. But what is Linux, and should you care? The Risk of File Attachments in Email Email is fine for getting a message across and sorting out meetings, but it can be a bit dull, which is where file attachments come in. Taking Control in Outlook Express Outlook Express is a program commonly used for handling email and newsgroup messages. If your browser comes with a program to deal with email and newsgroups, then it may seem there is no need to look somewhere else, but how else are you going to be sure you are using the best program for your needs? Operating System: Linux Is it finally the year for Linux to take the throne? No, it really isn't. Just When you Thought it was Safe on the Net, comes Digimask Picture this. You’re playing Quake online and from the corner of your eye you spot your friend hiding in a corner. You can’t quite see his face, but you recognize their profile. You sneak up, point your shotgun firmly behind their sneaky little head and… Is Windows XP a Genuine Step Forward or Just a Pretty Face? Windows XP comes in two versions: Home and Professional. Both versions use the same system code, and Professional adds features such as better power management for mobile users and file encryption, for protecting confidential data. Is ReadyBoost worth the Bother? The real reason why Windows XP is better than Vista. How to Make your Browser Love You Browsers can be heartlessly cruel. They promise you the World Wide Web, then deliver you to Wynberg Not Found. They reveal a bit of an image here, and a hint of a sound file there, but will they go the whole multimedia way? Not until you’ve wined them and dined them and showered them with plug-ins, and by then you can’t remember what you wanted. How to Make the Most of Messages Sent by Email There’s little doubt that the success of the Internet is dependent, in part at least, on email. Email pops up everywhere, and everyone who is anyone can reel off their address at the drop of a hat. Getting the Best from Outlook Express Any business, regardless of its size, should have and Internet email facility. An Internet address looks good on your business card and, more importantly, it ensures that you are accessible 24 hours a day anywhere in the world. Feng Shui for your Computer Although feng shui principles are usually applied to the real world, your virtual environment could also benefit from less clutter. Follow these simple steps to desktop nirvana. Every Book you could Ever Want is Available Online Virtually every book in print, is available on the Net and usually at a discount to boot. True, you can’t browse the shelves and fondle the books’ dust covers if you order online, but at least you can actually buy the book you want. Encryption Keeps Your Personal Data Private When something is stored on your computer or sent by email, it means others can get their hands on it. While few of us store secret blueprints for atom bombs on our PCs, we’ve still got information we’d rather keep away from prying eyes. Does Your Internet Life seem Strangely Unfulfilled? You buy a new PC, it comes with Windows and there’s a browser included. It doesn’t seem like there’s much more to know, but the truth is rather different. Coping with Crashes General protection faults and invalid page faults are guaranteed to strike fear into the hearts of PC users everywhere. We show you what to do when your digital world is crashing around you. Buy your Software over the Internet and Save some Cash Theoretically, software is the ideal item to buy over the Internet. Choose your program, hand over your credit card number and before you know it, your new software has been downloaded on to your computer and is ready to run. In practice though, things aren’t quite that simple.

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