Listen to this browser

Article Abstract:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 boasts some new features. It exemplifies the evolution of the Internet browser into an entertainment as well as an informational resource. Configured to deliver sound and video files at a mouse click, the software still takes up about 100 megabytes of space on the hard drive. New functions make it possible to search history files. Buttons devoted to specific types of searches (people, Web sites, newsgroups, maps, etc) have been added. The radio features make it possible to listen to streaming audio delivered digitally onto the Internet by radio stations all over the world. The new features and the integration of the browser with the operating system works well but also positions Microsoft as a competitor to several Web services and adds fuel to the arguments over the company's anticompetitive practices.

Product information, Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Microsoft Corp., MSFT, Internet access software, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (Web browser)

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Viruses and their cures

Article Abstract:

Experts are expecting an uptick of new viruses related to the advent of the Year 2000. Computer users are advised to back up important files regularly and run and update frequently an antivirus program. E-mail attachments from unknown or untrustworthy sources should be deleted unopened. Links to free trial versions of antivirus software are available at www.microsoft.com/y2k/antivirus/antivirus.htm. A list of known email hoaxes can be found at ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/CIACHoaxes.html.

Management, Column, Prevention, Year 2000 transition (Computers), Computer viruses, Technology application, Anti-virus software, Debugging software

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