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The Unavoidable Malware Myth

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A good read: The idea that Apple will inherit Microsoft’s problems is based in the ignorance that Windows’ security problems are rooted in its popularity, rather than its poor architectural design. That is not true, as countless examples of viruses attacking minor platforms attest. Malware targets weakness, not popularity. Windows is plagued with malware, not … Read more

There Be Dragons Here

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Beware the Internet, for April Fools Day it be. If you’re going to be reading the Internet, remember it’s a day to make a fool out of you for forwarding that amazing, unbelievable, and outrageous story. Slate is here to help with a defense kit.

CNN Politics Podcast – Fix It!

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I’ve been watching the daily politics podcast from CNN for a while. I loved CNN in the 80’s but their worthiness has been drifting for over a decade. I tend to vary my sources of news just to know what they’re all saying. But something about this podcast, which is easily solvable has been annoying … Read more

Twenty Year Old T-shirt

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Well, I finally threw away this t-shirt that I’ve had for over twenty years. It was a gift from a girl friend. She made them and sold them on the Drag to pay for her college. It’s a long sleeved shirt, so I’ve mostly used it as an undershirt during the past winters. But too … Read more