If you’ve suffered around computers for any length of time you may notice that the letters A through F are often included with numbers 0 through 9. It’s no coincidence.
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Seinfeld is gone and you’ve probably seen those new “I’m a PC Ads.” They’re interesting, but they’re defensive and that type of advertising won’t work for Microsoft.
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I’ve been reading a lot of exciting things about the next version of Windows, dubbed Windows 7. Of course, the term “exciting” is relative.
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I have a new book out! It’s my second third edition (and second book) written this year. Yeah, it’s been a slow year, but the book quality has never been better!
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I’ve probably installed the Linux operating system more than any other operating system I’ve used ever. This most recent time was the easiest by far, but the results were disappointing.
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Have you seen them? The new ads for Windows that feature comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates? Funny? Yes, in a Seinfeld way. But for the life of me I cannot figure out what the heck they’re trying to sell.
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Maybe it’s just me, but I see way too many pencils used with computers and high technology. No, not real pencils, but pencils in advertising, logos, and icons. It has me puzzled.
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Should you get the 64-bit edition of Windows Vista? Should you buy a 64-bit CPU for your next PC? These questions aren’t really that tough to answer — providing that you (yes you) know the answer to a single, simple question.
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Being both a blessing and a curse, the Internet was most likely brought forth by the ancient Greek gods. Specifically, the gods Athena, Hermes, Eris, and Eros.
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