Alternative operating systems

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The ubiquitous Windows 95 is not the operating system for everybody. There are many problems, and Win 95's heavy demands on system resources tax the performance of many systems. Alternatives to Win 95 are available, including many versions of Unix, OS/2, Windows 3.x, Win NT and DOS. Unix offers a high-performance, 32-bit, multitasking operating system and most varieties are available as freeware or at extremely low prices. Unix does not require large amounts of memory or high processing speeds and it includes built-in Internet capabilities. OS/2 is available on many IBM ThinkPad notebooks and desktops. OS/2 offers solid performance, but suffers from a lack of available applications and compatibility problems with Windows programs. Windows NT is more robust than Win 95 and runs most Win 95 applications. It demands large amounts of system resources, but is designed to run on networks. Windows 3.x continues to be a viable operating system for the vast majority of users, and DOS still satisfies modest computing needs.

Software Publishers, Systems Software Pkgs (Micro), Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Technology overview, Microsoft Windows NT (Operating system), Microsoft Windows (GUI), UNIX, DOS (Operating system), Windows 95 Complete Training (Business training software)

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Securing your data with a PC Card encryption drive

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Integrated Technologies of America's $199 SecureFILE 2.2 is PC Card encryption software that can provide extra theft security for notebook users. Its contents comprise SCM Microsystems' SwapSmart, a PC Card Smart card reader; a Smart Card that has an embedded computer chip and memory; and encryption software. Development of encryption keys, which are used for file encryption, follows regular installation. Users select from among seven encryption algorithms in the drop-down box. File encryption can take place on individual files or by subdirectory, when a computer operates with the Smart Card in the PC slot. Users must follow a complicated route to decrypt files, and files must be encrypted after each use. Three incorrect entries of the correct password result in locking up a Smart Card and destroying the card's stored data.

Product description/specification, Product information, Encryption, Data encryption, Design and construction, Network security software, Integrated Technologies of America Inc., SecureFile 2.2 (Network security software)

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The 56K modem survival guide

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56-Kbps modems are touted as the solution to slow Internet surfing, but the available products are hindered by infrastructure problems and incompatible technologies. Also, many ISPs only support one standard or the other. The two incompatible standards are US Robotics/3Com's x2 and Lucent Technologies/Rockwell's K56flex. The infrastructure problem involves the telephone lines, which in many cases cannot support 56-Kbps connections. Users should also be aware that the 56-Kbps standards only apply to downloads, not uploads. Users using a 9600 or 14.4-Kbps modem should seriously consider upgrading. Users with a 33.6-Kbps modem should wait for an industry standard before upgrading to 56-Kbps speeds.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Buyers Guide, Hardware buyers' guide, Modems, Fax modems, 56Kbps fax modem

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