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Or do some things work in MSIE but not in other browsers? Or will some things work better if they're told that the visitor is MSIE, even if it's really links or w3m?

Any of this would slant the stats.

I also read DDJ and C/C++ users journal. But I've found DDJ hasn't had any meaty articles in ages. Mainly bought it for the cdrom full of backissues. What I'd really like is a mag with good algorithms and practices/approaches to solving problems. Either original code or analysis of existing GPL/free/etc code, what they are doing that works well, etc. There is a LOT of very advanced methods of problem solving out there but all I seem to see in these magazines are articles on things such as "string concatentation", a review of Windows XP SP2, and a lame "history" of jargon and acronyms (to cite a few sleepers). Anyone know any good magazines that fill this void?

I used to enjoy Boot which I think is now Maximum PC. Haven't read it in a long time. Is it still any good? I remember they started a Maximum Linux or something and made a handful of issues before canning it.

We also have (Portland, OR area) a free magazine that's been around for ages that rocks called Computer Bits. Mainly just good for finding good deals on computers and related equipment/services from local companies. BUT back in the day they had a large list of local BBS's which was a good reference! They also sometimes have good articles.

A number of years ago (when ICQ was still considered new) and the "Good Times Virus" was making it's rounds, I ran into someone who felt the same as you. I couldn't find the original post he made on the ICQ web site, but here is a copy I found. It is funny as hell.

Computer Bits also used to have a good show. They shut down about a year ago, with similar lack of archives.

Part of the problem is that it takes a great deal of effort to produce a show that only a handful of people can listen to due to bandwidth restrictions. Hard to keep up a weekly program if your stream maxes out at 20-30 listeners.

BTW, both of those shows started on AM radio, but lost their stations due to having to pay to get airtime. (Not to mention that fewer and fewer talk stations exists that are non-political.)

Yes, I have heard the name quite a while ago (Open Linux)!

Now, what light does this shade on the quality of innovation (and marketing) ?

CC.

You don't feel bad for the people who are just as careful as you, but still get RSI related injuries? Trust me, they exist. Your sample size (1 person) is a little small to be making such big statements.

A little google search of 'repetitive stress injuries predisposed' will net a whole bunch of hits. It's not a journal article, but I'm sure you could find one if you looked.
From: here. "You could also be genetically predisposed to CTS, as some people's tendons are not as slippery as other people's. Folks with other medical conditions such as gout, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and alcoholism seem to be more susceptible to CTS, as are women experiencing hormonal changes. Job stress seems to be another factor."

0%. In Windows 9x (at least), for example, you can run "strings" on some of the networking utilities to get at the BSD copyright statements.

You can always use your network cables instead; brief description or full paper.

Anyone care to use the method with RFC1149 Avian Carrier Protocol, namely Using Ping to determine Speed of Flight!

Scouting not your speed? Adults not willing to help out with troop logistics occasionally? Go grab your local equivilent of Computer Bits and find your local gaming groups. Yeah, it's not really reducing hours gamed, but it's getting that all-important social interaction, which is the ultimate goal.

Gaming too much is more of a social issue than a technological one, and one that requires a social solution.

Slashdot had a long discussion on WiFi security late last hear (Replacing WEP for Wireless Security). ComputerBits has a relatively short overview (Wireless Hot Spot Security) for those who prefer something more organized. Then there's the Unoffical 802.11 Security Page, the website of the WiFi Alliance (the industry group for 802.11) and a nifty google search on WiFi Security.

1. C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\finger.exe
2. C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\nslookup.exe
3. C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\rcp.exe
4. C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\rsh.exe
5. C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\FTP.EXE

Where did you see MS deny they had done this?

(I got that list from this page, since I'm too lazy to boot back to windows to check again myself.)

For even more information, check out here, here, here, and here.

For even more information, check out here, here, here, and here.

For even more information, check out here, here, here, and here.

For even more information, check out here, here, here, and here.

A local computer magazine had an article a long time ago about using AT&T Cable Modem service and GNU/Linux (err. it's been a while, it may have been BSD). Basically, when he called they said they'd set up the modem and tell him his info that he needed, but that he'd have to set it up himself, and that they didn't support him. They also have some 'installation' software that they use when setting up your computer (if you want it) that they have only made for Windows and Macs.

Most people coming out of an IBM background (and that includes Microsoft) say "Sequel".

FYI, an earlier version was actually called SEQUEL

Your edumucation for today.

This first happened five years ago. These guys have way too much access to high quality weed.

AT&T won't support linux, but that's far from saying it won't work at all if you know what to do yourself. Here's one person's experiences with successfully hooking his linux box up to his @Home service.

A simple Google search found this. It has an overview of different battery technologies, as well as a few very good tips. Read it in good health.

I found this article in one of the FreeBSD advocacy pages.. It explains how to setup NAT and get natd running. A bit of it is dated, so you might want to check out the second link too, which is an ipfw setup page for FreeBSD.

http://www.computerbits.com/ar chive/9708/lan9708.htm

http://www.metronet.com/~pgilley/fre ebsd/ipfw/