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Computers
& Technology
Links to Computers & Tech On-Line
. Links
to Computers & Tech On-Line The
amount of info on the web is enormous, as anyone who's ever tried to run a
search can attest to. And, to put it all in context, best estimates say
that only a fraction, maybe 20 - 40 % of what's out there is actually making its
way to the search engines.
Well ...
Here at DownStreet, we'd like to try to help. So each issue, we
post a few links in Computers & Tech to sites that might interest you.
Sometimes the links will be related to one another ... sometimes
we'll just offer up a somewhat random sampling. In either case, we think
we might be able to help you find the kind of site you've been looking for.
Of course, while we can't vouch for the fact that every link we provide will be
of interest to everyone, we do our best to filter out the noise and the bustle.
We hope you find the following sites interesting or useful. ... Anti-Virus
Help
Links to Anti-Virus Help Sites
On-Line As we mentioned in this month's Computer
Tutor, viruses pose a very real threat to your computer system. ...  In
that light, this month's Links to Computers & Tech On-Line is providing
links to Anti-Virus Help sites. ...
We noted that most
of the anti-virus market is taken up by McAfee and Norton, so we'll provide
links to them, as well as to the until-recently free anti-virus software from
Computer Associates, formerly called InncoulateIT, now packaged as eTrust EZ
Anti-Virus. ... In addition, we're also providing links
to some other useful anti-virus help sites, like the major ones at CNet and
ZDNet, as well as a few lesser known sites. ... Why
so much? ... Because when it comes to computer viruses, in our
estimation, too much protection is just enough. NOTE:
As we've done in the past when trying to offer numerous sites, we're going to
forego the reviews in favor of listing more resources. Each of these sites
would be rated **** [4 Stars] or better in individual reviews.
McAfee.com
- Anti-Virus
The great thing about the McAfee site is the fact
that's it's easy to find {unlike Symantec / Norton's well-hidden
equivalent}. ... McAfee offers up the kind of rich mix you'd
expect, including a Virus Info Library, Glossary, and News, and a few other
especially useful sections -- like their Map and Regional section, which
show where viruses are unleashing their venom, as well as a Calendar
to clue you in on scheduled dates for when certain viruses are set to become
active.
. Symantec
Security Updates - Home Page
Once you find it {of course, now
that we've provided the link, you don't have to}, the Symantec / Norton A-V
site is worth the visit. You'll find a list of Top Threats and Removal
Tools, as well as a Newsletter, Calendar, Encyclopedia, and Reference
Area.
. My
e-Trust.com Virus Alerts .
My
e-Trust.com Virus Encyclopedia .
Information
for Current InoculateIT Personal Edition Users.
My
e-Trust is where InnoculateIT from Computer Associates landed. The
switch is still very new {as of June 7th}, so it may not be fair to compare
yet, but so far, we're not terribly impressed with the transition. For
starters, it was the only major site that required that we have
cookies turned on just to browse the site. And there's no single page
from which to access A-V info. Still, once you're there, the info is
worthwhile. Plus, they're continuing to provide support for current
users of the onc-free InncoulateIT Personal Edition.
. ZDNet
Help & How-To Anti-Virus
Outside of the Major Players in the
A-V software market, ZDNet probably has the best general offering on
anti-virus help. There are Alerts, as well as articles on Prevention
and Understanding Viruses. In addition, you'll find the usual ZDNet
sub-category listings for Books, How-To's, Bugs, Newsletter, Classes, Tech
Support, Downloads, Tips, FAQs, Updates, Forums, Upgrades, a Glossary, and
Web Resources .
. CNET
Help.com Antivirus
CNet bought out ZDNet some time back, and they
may be leaning on the better ZD anti-virus site for now. But you can
still use CNet for some things you won't find as easily elsewhere.
There are the usual CNet sub-categories, including Assisted Service,
Software Tutorials, Books, Web Sites, Online Tutorials, and Other
Resources. If you're just getting started, the Online Tutorials --
most of which are free -- can be a blessing.
. Auburn
University, Engineering Network Services Help System - Anti-Virus
What
happens when you start seriously considering anti-virus only after
your system won't boot or begins to behave in strange and mysterious ways
and you can't even load any of the fancy new virus software?
Simple. You turn to this page for the primer on F-Prot, a great little
command line program that fits on a floppy and can often get you back up and
running in no time. We used to use nothing but F-Prot in our DOS days,
and this Auburn U. site has everything you need to know about it.
. Doug
Muth's Anti-Virus Help Page
 Sometimes,
there are good reasons for certain pages to come up high on searches for
certain subjects. This page is a good example: One long,
no-frills-all-facts list of just about every A-V topic under the sun.
...
. Computer
Virus Help Information by Henri Delger
Even fewer frills than
Doug Muth's page, but also with fewer facts, Monsieur Delger has nonetheless
managed to provide a useful adjunct to anything else you'll find on our
list. We were especially impressed by his "Recovery from Data
Disaster Don't panic! How to rescue your data, step-by-step" -- a
level-headed discussion of how to keep from tossing you machine or yourself
out the window.
. Vmyths.com-
Truth About Computer Virus Myths & Hoaxes
Since it was a
virus hoax that triggered our anti-virus article this month, it seemed only
fitting to include a site that was devoted solely to hoaxes. The tone
is a little to self-important for our tastes, but the point is
well-made: Way too many folks are doing damage to their own systems
because of virus hoaxes without first checking out the sources
... like this one.
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******* If you know of any
links that you think are worthwhile, why not send them along to ...
linksdownstreetmagazine.com
... If we agree, we'll be happy to include
them in an upcoming issue to pass the word along. ...
Thanks. *******
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