Tracker Tom's Digital Disptach
Read a good e-book lately?
Electronic books are increasing in popularity. One simply locates the desired book on the Web, downloads it for free or after paying a fee, and then reads it on their desktop computer, laptop, or hand-held device.
I still prefer to read a book with a real binding and real pages, but I am slowly getting used to the electronic medium. I'll read an e-book on my handheld simply because it's more convenient.
Since my PDA is always clipped to my pocket and goes everywhere that I do - it works out really well for catching up on my reading.
Sitting in line at the fast-food drive-up, waiting on the wife or kids while they are shopping, traveling in the air or by car - to me, all are perfect times to read.
There are two very excellent Web sites to download free e-books, the University of Virginia maintains the electronic text center at
etext.lib.virginia.edu/ebooks/ebooklist.html
they report that they have over 1800 e-books.
You've also got the Gutenberg Project at
www.gutenberg.org
Happy reading.
Virus Alert(s):
The latest version of the NetSky virus is now making its rounds, as is a new variation of the Beagle/Bagel.
Click here to read the breaking story at PC World.
Yahoo changes:
Yahoo no longer utilizes the services of Google for Web searches. Try out the new search feature, see if you think it's any better - or, any worse.
Run "Windows Update" - Now:
Microsoft has just announced, that it has found yet another security leak in most of its operating systems. Run Windows Update to get the newest patch.
Click here for the breaking news story on Reuters.
Security Alert:
Real Networks has announced that there are flaws in its Real Audio software, flaws that could allow your computer to be hacked.
Click here for the breaking news story at the
PC World web site. Software patches are available - just visit
www.real.com
Lost in Translation:
Ever wonder why, that so often now - when you call for technical support for your computer, that the person on the other end of the telephone, sounds as if they are from India? It's because, they probably are.
Click here for a news story about this topic.
Internet Explorer patch:
Time to perform a Windows Update on your PC. Microsoft has just released yet another security patch.
Click here to read a breaking news story from the Washington Post.
