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SELinux, De-mystified

...SELinux, because it seems to break things? That seems to be the first reaction, as the first impression of SELinux is that it's just... Read more

20 October, 2010

GNU/Linux on the Desktop: Triumphs and Tragedies

I've posted many times about moving users from Windows to GNU/Linux, and of the successful migration experiences with it... Read more

8 May, 2012

The Case of the Disappearing Files

...file server. They reported the issue at the exact same time. The first reaction from our IT team is "oh the user must have removed... Read more

18 November, 2011

Older generations need innovation, not just internet

...Reward inventions and innovations that make life easier for the elderly My first reaction, that this was a bit of an odd mix, was quickly... Read more

17 October, 2011

Hidden costs of malware

...exhausting resources that are already busy at this time of year. The first reaction to malware outbreaks is "make sure your antivirus software is up... Read more

20 December, 2010

Being virus and malware-free

...Everybody likes to jump up and say "upgrade your hardware" as a first reaction. OK, go ahead, but there's a cost involved as well... Read more

8 June, 2010
No Freakin' Way 2.6

No Freakin' Way 2.6

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14 March, 2012
PhotoPuppet HD 1.4

PhotoPuppet HD 1.4

...iMovie). Then - export to YouTube!Sample reviews:http://ipodteacher.blogspot.com "My first reaction to PhotoPuppet after I downloaded it was "Wow!" I was stunned... Read more

12 February, 2012
PhotoPuppet HD Lite 1.4

PhotoPuppet HD Lite 1.4

...getting the latest and greatest full version! http://ipodteacher.blogspot.com "My first reaction to PhotoPuppet after I downloaded it was "Wow!" I was stunned... Read more

12 February, 2012
5 Ways To Kill Your Business 1.0

5 Ways To Kill Your Business 1.0

...same old 95% scare tactic in his online sales letter webpage.Our first reaction was that if he got this statistic wrong (or perhaps deliberately... Read more

4 February, 2011
A Network-Worm Vaccine Architecture

A Network-Worm Vaccine Architecture

...a first-class security threat to distributed systems. The authors present the first reaction mechanism that seeks to automatically patch vulnerable software. The system employs... Read more

1 January, 2011
A Network Worm Vaccine Architecture

A Network Worm Vaccine Architecture

...a first-class security threat to distributed systems. The authors present the first reaction mechanism that seeks to automatically patch vulnerable software. The system employs... Read more

1 January, 2011
Saxon Slave 1.0

Saxon Slave 1.0

...news comes that they are to have a new Norman overlord, her first reaction is excitement - but excitement swiftly turns to terror as Ranulf le... Read more

26 August, 2010
AdaptAbility: How to Survive Change You Didn't Ask For by M.J. Ryan 3.0.1

AdaptAbility: How to Survive Change You Didn't Ask For by M.J. Ryan 3.0.1

...point in life, we may lose a love or a dream. Our first reaction to change we didnt ask for may be to rail against... Read more

25 August, 2010

You've been hacked: What to do first

What should you do in the first five minutes after you discover your system has been hacked? Read more

19 May, 2003 by Robert L.Bogue

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