Month: January 2004
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Blue Linux
Windows XP should sell for $29 not $299. This is why [IBM Blue] Linux has to be put on the fast track. Users cannot pay never-ending forced tributes to Microsoft as if it were the Roman Empire and we its slaves.IBM’s Blue Linux on the Desktop by John C. DvorakYea John!
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Sales talk
For those accustomed to traditional Notes/Domino development, Workplace, based on J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition), has a steep learning curve, said Manpreet Singh, chief operating officer of IT Factory A/S’s India business. IT Factory, a software and services company, develops applications around Lotus software.Singh said his office is trying to develop a Workplace strategy. It’s…
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Laptop of the Gods
Ironically, if Nat had tried this approach, perhaps he wouldn’t have written me the very same day this arrived in America complaining about an apparent bug in Micro$oft Outlook. Apparently something snapped in the software and prevents his journal items from being displayed. I’m still not sure if he has found the cure yet.All this…
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Pharmacology
In pharmacology, all drugs have two names, a trade name and a generic name. For example, the trade name of Tylenol also has the generic name of acetaminophen. Aleve is called naproxen. Amoxil is also called amoxicillin and Advil is also called ibuprofen. The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After…
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An ethical dilemma
Here’s a dilemma for you…. With all your honor and dignity what would you do? This test only has one question, but it’s a very important one. Please don’t answer it without giving it some serious thought. By giving an honest answer you will be able to test where you stand morally.The test features an…