The Kansas City Star, Mo., David Hayes Column: Internet Video: You'Ve Come a Long Way, Baby RedNova
By David Hayes, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Sep. 24--Video isn't new to the Internet. Eight years ago, just about anyone with an e-mail address received a copy of an animated video with a diaper-clad baby doing the Macarena.
The Hidden Costs of Security Freeware LinuxInsider.com
Microsoft gives away a security firewall with its latest operating system. Many high-speed Internet service providers offer free antivirus protection for subscribers. Several Web sites distribute free toolbars to warn of Web scams. AOL even recently made a package of basic security tools available for free to anyone, not just paying subscribers.
Advice from a great teacher in ‘Writing Tools’ Gwinnett Daily Post
If I didn’t work on a computer all day, I’d probably be a lot more interested in using one after work. In an ideal world, I’d have plenty of time (and a high-speed Internet connection) to read online book reviews, newspaper Web sites, people’s blogs and a ton of other stuff.
Web Life: If you don't want to fly, check in here Reuters via Yahoo! News
If the prospect of air travel is no longer alluring for security, environmental or other reasons, check in at www.seat61.com, an online travelogue that has evolved into an information bank on alternatives to air.
Broadband On A Budget InformationWeek
High-speed broadband has finally overtaken dial-up Internet access. According to a recent report by JD Power and Associates, 56% of residential ISP customers are now using broadband connections for applications such as Googling for the latest on Cameron Diaz, viewing online videos, and blogging about their pet dogs' latest tricks.
Security products out despite free competitors Northwest Herald
NEW YORK (AP) – Microsoft gives away a security firewall with its latest operating system. Many high-speed Internet service providers offer free anti-virus protection for subscribers. And several Web sites distribute free toolbars to warn of Web scams.
Both Online and Offline, Morneau Has Look of M.V.P. New York Times
Justin Morneau feels he is too anonymous for the M.V.P. award and unworthy of the modest campaign at www.33formvp.com, a fansite selling T-shirts trumpeting his candidacy.
Wireless renews interest in voice recognition Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
Voice recognition technology, long touted as the next big thing, will get a chance to live up to its promise as wireless carriers and Internet portals like Google and Yahoo push the technology onto mobile phones.
Speed - Or Lack Of It - Kills InformationWeek
Being slow to define, build, and deliver new or enhanced systems is a long-standing criticism of many IT organizations and, increasingly, the antithesis of the speed and agility that are so vital to IT's ability to enhance business results.
Web Life: If you don't want to fly, check in here Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News
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