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Even the Government says no to IE

June 30th, 2004
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The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, known as CERT, issued a “vulnerability note” saying that computer users should not use the Internet Explorer browser because of security vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit to launch attacks on personal computers and corporate networks.

Feds warn against Microsoft’s browser

Computing

News Flash — I’m a Geek

June 29th, 2004
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Take the What High School
Stereotype Are You?
quiz.

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Lan Party Time

June 28th, 2004

Looks like July 31st will be the next LAN party night around here. Not sure what game we are going to play though. Does anyone out there know of any GOOD new multiplayer-type games? I’d hate to play the same old thing again and again, but I’m not sure what is hot right now. Guess I’ll have to do some research.

Personal

Yahoo is at it again

June 24th, 2004

Once again Yahoo is blocking the popular 3rd party IM client, Trillian. This seems to be a cycle that we go through a couple times a year; Yahoo blocks, Trillian patches, rinse, repeat. It seems Yahoo is the only hold out in IM inter-operability. At least that is my take on it. I wonder if they will ever give up, cause I know Trillian isn’t.

Read More–Not again? – Yahoo Blocking Trillian

Computing

Blogging Magazine

June 21st, 2004
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Looks like Jeremy over at Ensight is in the works of possibly putting together a blogging magazine called The Bloggist. This could make for some interesting reading. I’ll keep an eye on it.

blogging

iPod use #23 – Weapon

June 18th, 2004
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I found this article rather amusing and thought I would share with you. I suppose there could be worse uses for an Apple product.

HeadlinedNews.com – Ipod Used In Domestic Homicide – Mar. 05, 2004

News

10th Anniversary

June 18th, 2004
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Well today is my 10th Anniversary. Yep… I was married 10 years ago. Just wanted to tell my wife (cause I know she reads this) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Everyone else, thanks for reading. I am now accepting donations for my wife’s anniversary gift.


Its worth a try isn’t it? :)

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Only in America…

June 16th, 2004
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… can you be this lazy.

Humor

Mozilla Firefox Hits 0.9

June 15th, 2004
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Mozilla Foundation has released its latest version of its “next generation web browser, Mozilla Firefox 0.9.” This version come with a new look and a much improved migration process for those unfortunate users of Internet Explorer. Be sure to get your copy today.

Computing

Orac³ Case Mod

June 15th, 2004
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This is a killer looking machine.

bit-tech :: Orac³

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