“Olmert has somehow persuaded the Israeli military to ignore strategy, think tactically, and in the process become really stupid.” Larry C Johnson asks whether anyone has really thought this through…
www.alternet.org
articles
26/07/2006
Israel takes a stupid pill
05/07/2006
How to encrypt your email
“You too can get PGP set up in a few simple steps.” Jason Thomas shows just how easy it is to start encrypting your messages.
www.lifehacker.com
05/07/2006
Ubuntu Dapper: ready for the long haul
“Overall, I’ve found Ubuntu 6.06 LTS to be a solid operating system. It’s easy to use, has a great selection of software available, and generally ‘just works’.” Joe Brockmeier reviews Ubuntu 6.06 Long Term Support.
www.linux.com
01/07/2006
Thinking about email security
“The bottom line is, if your email passes through or is stored on servers controlled by others, it’s probably a good idea to consider encryption.” Joe Brockmeier considers the confidentiality of your messages.
www.newsforge.com
30/06/2006
Road positioning
“Cyclists are being told that road positioning is a critical part of riding safely—but are there any rules, or does it require some kind of two-wheeled sixth sense that you can only gain from experience?” Richard Peace answers some of the most commonly asked questions.
www.bikeradar.com
30/05/2006
Secrets of pedaling
“Pro cyclists pedal differently from ordinary mortals. When you’re on the road, you can always tell the well-trained cyclists by the way they pedal.” Brief guide to pedaling more effectively.
www.cyclingreviews.com
14/05/2006
Introduction to cryptography
Find out more about the basic terminology and main methods of cryptography.
www.ssh.com
20/04/2006
Silos are for grain, not VoIP
“The ability to lose is ours according to Microsoft, Skype, Vonage and many others in the mix.” Erik Lagerway argues that VoIP, the biggest show on the Internet, is being undermined by some of the largest players in the industry.
gigaom.com
03/04/2006
Firefox 1.5 Review
“Firefox was a good browser before this upgrade, but with version 1.5 it has become better still.” Staff at IT Reviews recommend Firefox over other browsers.
www.itreviews.co.uk
21/03/2006
Breaking down VoIP’s walls
“The real price of hardware-tying may come in the form of consumer backlash. Imagine Mom’s confusion when she finds that her Microsoft phone can’t make free calls to your Skype phone.” Om Malik looks at VoIP provider’s efforts to lock you in with special hardware.
money.cnn.com
10/12/2005
Firefox 1.5
“Firefox 1.5 continues to make usability and features a cornerstone of its success. Unlike Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 1.5 offers built-in search, tabbed browsing, and an RSS reader.“ Robert Vamosi reviews the latest version of the Open Source browser.
reviews.cnet.com
03/12/2005
Danger? What danger?
“But what I hear all the time from people is that they would ride a bike but don’t because they feel it’s too dangerous. I completely sympathise, but, of course, I disagree.” Matt Seaton compares cycling in traffic to a peculiar kind of ballet on wheels.
www.guardian.co.uk
30/10/2005
Open formats make history—and maintain it
“Open formats are an important part of computing freedom because they give people control of their own data.” Gervase Markham on why there really is no alternative to open data formats.
business.timesonline.co.uk
25/10/2005
Avoiding Windows email viruses with Mozilla Mail
“The users that I support would double-click on a landmine to see what it did.” Phil Jones and Vidar Braut Haarr explain how to stop viruses from spreading to your computer by enlisting the help of Mozilla Mail and adopting a common sense approach.
www.pjls16812.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
21/10/2005
What is VoIP
“To the enterprise network engineer, it’s a way to simplify the corporate network and improve the telephony experience. To the home user, it’s a really cool way to save money on the old phone bill.” Theodore Wallingford explains why VoIP is such a big deal.
www.oreillynet.com
22/08/2005
Fireworks in Washington, despair around the World
“The president and his speechwriters have yet to confront the tension between their rhetoric about freedom, which is universally popular, and their practice of projecting US firepower, which is resented in equal measure.” Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook on the day George Bush began his second term in office.
www.guardian.co.uk
Robin Cook is Dead
Robin Cook, one of few political figures to command my lasting respect, has suddenly died on August 6, 2005. If you are only ever going to read one political statement made to the House of Commons, read Robin Cooks’s resignation speech from 18 March, 2003.
21/08/2005
LaTeX vs MS Word
Why even bother with LaTeX? Andrew Roberts explains why learning LaTeX might be worth the hassle after all.
www.andy-roberts.net
29/07/2005
Who’s behind that web site?
“We’re about to get slightly technical here—but this is basic information you need to know.” John Locke explains the dangers of surfing the web and what you can do to control the risks.
www.freesoftwaremagazine.com
21/07/2005
Word processors: stupid and inefficient
“The word processor is a stupid and inefficient tool for preparing text for communication with others.” Allin Cottrell outlines the comparative benefits of using LaTeX.
www.ecn.wfu.edu
09/07/2005