Jason Dyok is a regular in the PCMech LIVE chatroom as Ded_Ryzing. You can view his tech blog at BizRiver.com where he regular discusses open source and open standards.
Jason Dyok
A very recent post on PCMech.com touched on something that every Internet user needs to take notice of…’Net Neutrality. While the article, “Metered Bandwidth = Bad Idea” was well written, it only scratches the surface of this important subject. ‘Net Neutrality is the notion that Internet users have the RIGHT to determine what content they...
In a not too distant present, at a not too distant Interweb, you will bear witness to the one of the greatest dramas of our time. An epic battle between equally powerful forces as they struggle for dominance and the hearts and minds of the “Now” generation. I introduce to you, now, the cast of “OS Wars: The Movie” Microsoft Windows – Played by...
Making the switch from Microsoft Windows or Apple’s OS X to Linux can be a daunting proposition for most people. There are a lot of negative myths, half truths and misinformation out there that scare many people off. Fortunately there are several ways to experiment with, and get to know, Linux that will not change your system as it is now. Method 1 –...
I broke into the world of computers and technology at around the ripe old age of 10. Not so amazing really, but remember…that was in 1984…back when most people on the street didn’t know what a computer was. The day my father came home from Radio Shack with a brand new Tandy 1000 was the beginning of what has turned into a passion for...
It sounds like something straight out of Hollywood. A horde of merciless souls invading our world and wreaking havoc where ever they go. They are everywhere, and they are seemingly unstoppable. As far-fetched as this may sound, in a way, it is true. Zombie BotNets are real, are everywhere and pose a real threat. What are they and what can be done to stop...
The other day I got into a somewhat heated discussion about why Linux is a viable alternative desktop OS. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to move the other side past the rhetoric and myths that seem to surround Linux. It is because of this discussion that I am writing this…as a way to give accurate information. Let’s start by looking at some of...
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