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All about File Transfers
In this issue, I am going to talk about File Transfer Protocols. This particular article is going to be a wee bit technical, but I’ll try to make it as human as possible. What is a File Transfer Protocol ? … Continue reading
Hardware Flow Control for High Speed Communications
This must have happened to all of us at some time or the other while using a modem:You are transferring a file, the error count keeps building up, and finally the transfer crashes. Bad line ? Not necessarily. As a … Continue reading
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Choosing a Modem
Hi there !Welcome to my new column, where I will be addressing various computing issues that concern the end-user, i.e., you. This month, I begin with the first of a series of articles dealing with modem communications. A Tale of … Continue reading
Mobile Connectivity
Now if there is one thing that scares me, it is loss of connectivity for any period of time. Whether via my notebook or my PDA – if I am not connected, I feel lost. I need not have worried.
The Corporate Eyeball Trap
Bruce Perens spoke about some of the threats facing Linux. He specifically pointed at things like software patents, which he rightfully identified as a real danger to any form of innovation and growth in Linux. However, it isn’t the only … Continue reading
WiFi Q&A
As wireless networking becomes more and more interesting to organisations, the questions naturally start flowing. Here’s a list of questions from IS managers of mid-size companies-and some answers.
Dataquest to publish my articles
DataQuest has acquired the rights to publish my articles, starting from the May 2004 issue (whether May 1st or May 15th I am not sure about), and you will able to read my articles in their printed issue twice a … Continue reading