Linux for Home Users by Pawan Bangar
Hey Guys! Don’t raise your eyebrows or fear by hearing the word Linux. It is as user friendly as windows. Just take a look at the articles below and all myths about Linux in your mind will disappear. Introduction to Linux: It’s a free operating system available to download but you have to pay a... You don’t have to be a great computer user to work with Linux. ... For new users who don’t have any computer background learning windows or Linux both takes same time and sitting. ... Other packages are commercial and you have to buy the software-but this is mostly for the software and training...

P2V Tools & Plugins For Virtualisation Projects by Robb Kimmer
P2V, (Physical-To-Virtual), is the acronym that describes the tools and plugins that are available to move images from a physical host to a virtual host. Lets understand the nomenclature first: 'Physical' refers the hardware (computer/server box) environment. ... The cloning process requires a P2V Assistant Boot CD that is used to boot the source computer and retrieve identification information about the source computer. ... In addition, the P2V Assistant must be running on a computer (physical or virtual) that is not the source computer.

Ten Steps To Selecting The Right Business Software by Don Fornes
If you are like most small business owners, you don't view yourself as a software technology expert. In fact, you probably approach new information technology (IT) projects with trepidation and hand it off to the back-office staff or third-party consultants. ... The biggest budgeting problems occur when the project team fails to account for costs outside of the software itself, such as: new computer hardware required to run the software; platform software requirements such as a new database; or, consultants to help install and customize the software.

The World of Computer Gaming, High-Stakes and Intense Competition by Paul W Wilson
The world of gaming online is ever changing. From being a hobby it has become a competition where money plays a role. Multiplayer games and tournaments are now offering cash prizes, adding to the thrill of competing. To participate, a valid credit card or paypal account is required. ... RPI, the Pratt Institute, University of Colorado, the Art Institute of Phoenix, the University of Washington, and the University of Pennsylvania are among those that have programs in computer graphics and game technology.

Choosing The Right Accounting Software by John Cantrell
For over 20 years I have been involved in writing accounting software and in training users on how to use both my own and other leading accounting software packages. Their knowledge when I met them for the first time ranged from being qualified accountants to those that had never even switched... Remember one thing in choosing your accounting software if nothing else – You can probably buy an off the shelf package from your local computer store for a few hundred dollars, whereas specialist packages probably start at a few thousand.

Software Piracy by Simon Fowler
SOFTWARE PIRACY We regularly hear reports about the cost to the software industry of software piracy, but are the claims to be taken at face value? Statistics are notoriously biased towards what the author is trying to say. Types of Software: There are three basic types of software,... The days of mainframe computers costing hundreds of thousands of dollars is not gone, but the small computer in a network has taken over in many areas, so the professional software that would earlier have required a mainframe connection and a whole basement full of equipment will now run happily on a...

Linux Power Tools - Great Tools to Make System Administration Easy by Amarjyoti Krishnan
World War II - Germany decided to attack Poland. Poland had many great warriors. They all prepared to fight the Germans. They were all ready with the best armor, the best and well trained horses, and ofcourse the best weapons , swords , spears .... And the Pols were brave and were ready to give... So making a diagram of a computer network is as easy as dragging a few computers and switches from the list of objects available. ... LyX (http://www.lyx.org) is an example of a great document processor.

Computer Data Backups: Test Now or Cry Later by Joshua Feinberg
If you’re like most small business owners, your computer data backups are one of those things that you rarely pay attention to. Computer data backups are kind of like flossing your teeth and eating low-fat, high-fiber foods… everyone knows what they’re supposed to do… but how many REALLY do... The Hazard of Moving Parts and Open Design with Computer Backup Systems Why do you need to take these precautions if you’re purchasing a reliable, business-class computer data backup system to start with?

The Need for Physical and IT Security Convergence by Jeffrey Bennett
Business security professionals make it a point to study their craft and learn ways to counter evolving threat. Business intelligence methods need to continue to keep up with technology to analyze and prevent the internal and external influences that can ruin the enterprise. ... Identity protection and other computer related incidents requires the same type of protection afforded to an employee as in the section about employee workplace violence. ... Computer links could be set up on corporate sites to allow employees to report fraud.

Alien Intruders! by Seamus Dolly
You probably didn't casually invite, or extend a formal attendance request to, these undesirables known as viruses. Regardless of your opinions, such cyber-nomads may call on you, complete and active, with their destructive payloads. So what is a virus? ... A boot sector virus is probably the worst in so far as it will upset the normal loading of your operating system and therefore, disable your computer. ... was threatening to shut down her e-mail account because her computer contained viruses affecting her outgoing mail This message seemed to come from her provider but in fact was...