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  1. Review - Net Transport for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista

    2.27a (Jan 2, 2007)

    This is one of those programs that begs the question What's the point?

  2. Review - Rainlendar Lite for Windows

    2.0.2 (Jan 2, 2007)

    just what i want something else to clutter up my desktop.

  3. Review - Registry Mechanic

    6.0 (Jan 1, 2007)

    This is the one registry cleaner that you can trust. It only picks up the junk left over from an uninstall and broken kin ks in the registry. I have so much confidence in this program that I set it to delete automatically

  4. Review - Kaspersky Internet Security

    6.0.1.411 (Dec 27, 2006)

    Firsr of all, let me say I'm not a fan of these "all-in-one" solutions to internet security. Having said that, this programs does have a number of problems-most of which have already been discussed. The best Av, by independent testing groups is Bit Defender and the best firewall, by a hair is Zone Alarm Pro. Kav puts out a very good AV but it doesn't seem to play nice with other firewalls than it's own if you want to call there joke of a firewall a true firewall.

  5. Review - Google Earth for Windows

    4.0.1657 Beta (Jul 11, 2006)

    Look simple fact is until the NSA and CIA come up with different technologies, you're not going to het real-time photos. Doesn't matter which program you use. So the pictures are going to old and, yes, out-dated but given the situation, jusge the program on what it does with the tools it can access.
    As far as using this to find your way from points a to b just use mapquest or if you have a gps in your car use that. This and other programs weren't design for that.They were designed for enjoyment which last about an hour or so.

  6. Comment - US Senate Bill Holds IT Managers Responsible for Privacy Breaches

    4.0.1657 Beta (Feb 10, 2007 - 2:28 PM)

    I would add another comment and that is that companies after the teck bust have increasingly outsourced this type of job which makes it very difficult to even know who is responsible especially when these companies are overseas.
    Also, one of the biggest outsourcers is the DOD which has progressively downsized thier IT department and outsourced these jobs. I have a frien who is in IT and works for the DOD and his job, even though he had 20 years experience, was outsourced so the challenge is much more complicated than the simpletons in congress try to make it.

  7. Comment - US Senate Bill Holds IT Managers Responsible for Privacy Breaches

    4.0.1657 Beta (Feb 9, 2007 - 10:00 AM)

    First of all, let's all agree that hackers, over the years, have change their tactics to trying to break into institutions that have a lot of financial info. This change represents money to the hackers and no one can deny that a hell of a lot of information has been gotten this way.
    Second, let's all agree that, in general, these institutions are reluctant to make public the breach for fear of public backlash.
    Third, the institution, unless they can prove that they clearly and with financial backing tried to make their system as secure as possible must be held accountable. Only then do I think the IT manager should be held accountable. If the company can not prove the above than the company should be help accountable.
    Fourth, if the company has done the above and the IT manager has done their job than the only thing that has to be looked at is how quickly the company fixed the problem and how quickly did they alert the public.
    Finally, let's all agree that hackers could care less about which operating system these companies use. Their only interest is a financial windfall and as the saying goes, "there no suck thing as an unsinkable ship", there is no such thing an unbreachable OS.

  8. Comment - Caption Contest: Win Vista and Office!

    4.0.1657 Beta (Jan 30, 2007 - 9:50 PM)

    Gates- I've got to get a new tailor. Sweater doesn't match in length and there isn't any zipper for my pants (just hold it in..Just hold it in...)

    Ballmer- I'm g** and I’m Proud. Here’s my rendition of ballet my new g** friends taught me.(The things I do to expand our market..sheesh.).

  9. Comment - T-Mobile Introduces White BlackBerry Pearl

    4.0.1657 Beta (Jan 16, 2007 - 2:50 PM)

    What I don't understand is why Betanews would waste the space about a silly color change?

  10. Comment - Cisco Sues Apple Over 'iPhone' Trademark Use

    4.0.1657 Beta (Jan 14, 2007 - 12:56 AM)

    One final article in the NY
    times today:
    http://www.nytimes.com/2...igi.html?ref=technology