Monthly Archives: October 2000

A New Work Machine

First there were Minnie and Henry and then came Neddie, Bluebottle, Eccles, the test machine, and Grydpype, the Internet server – 22 & October 2000. Continue reading

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Installing Corel Linux

Last year (1999) Corel Corporation launched its own computer operating system in the shape of Corel Linux. Continue reading

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Microsoft Encarta 2000 Deluxe

Parents have to carry many burdens but one of the most stressful of these is school projects. Continue reading

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The Windows ME Columns

In the last few weeks I’ve been talking a good bit about Windows 2000 Professional and how impressed I’d been. Continue reading

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The Windows 2000 Pro Chronicles

Last week I wrote about WAP and how little I was looking forward to connecting to the Internet with my cellphone. Continue reading

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Reflections on WAP & DVD

Sometimes I feel as though I must be out of step with everyone else just because I’m profoundly uninterested in accessing the Internet from my cellphone. Continue reading

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Fiddlings with Corel Linux & WordPerfect

Just the other day I was reminded of some unfinished business by a display in a computer shop. Continue reading

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El Cheapo Products and ADSL

Sometimes you can get away with buying an el-cheapo product but most of the time you end up getting caught. Continue reading

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Internet Connection Woes

This past week I’ve come to the momentous decision that I have to do something decisive about my Internet connection. Continue reading

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Macromedia Dreamweaver

Last week’s column on the Internet frustrations I’ve been having brought forth a fair bit of comment from readers. Continue reading

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