Making the Call on VoIP

We have recently upgraded to Voice Over IP (VoIP). This technology allows you to route telephone calls over the Internet using TCP/IP, usually a Terminal Adapter (TA) is provided that can plug into a standard telephone. The TA simulates a traditional dialtone, and your voice calls will continue to work Read more…

Portable Linux Opportunities

There is a new window of opportunity for the open source Linux platform. While Microsoft is edging towards 64 bit computing, there are already a number of Linux 64 bit alternatives including the popular RedHat Enterprise Linux AS/ES. Unlike the Microsoft platform, the open source Linux model enables developers to Read more…

How To Recycle Your PC

Although dumpster diving is not a typical weekend diversion for me, I managed to acquire an IBM Aptiva that had been disposed of at a construction site in our area. The case was in prestine condition and it booted successfully the first time. Unfortunately, the previous owner had not observed Read more…