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Film Buffs

By David B. Sicilia |  Dec 1, 1998

Eliminating paper in favor of space-saving digital storage isn't a new concept. The idea began in the 1930s with the advent of microfilm.  Read story

Lessons in Failure

By Sydney Finkelstein |  Oct 1, 2004

In classic Greek tragedies, the hero often turns inward, choosing to believe in his eminence despite signs to the contrary. He assumes the decisions that ...  Read story

Information Age

By Cary Lu |  Dec 15, 1996

Planning now will give you the media and methods for long-term backups to make sure your data will survive.  Read story

Castles in the Air

By Gerard J. Holzmann |  Mar 1, 1999

Today's firewall software is comparable to the security systems of ancient castles--it assesses the characteristics of an individual, and then grants or deni...  Read story

GuruWatch

By Inc Staff |  Mar 15, 1996

An expert on surviving the transition from an analog to a digital economy discusses various issues.  Read story

When Copying Is OK -- the " Fair Use" Rule

Nov 1, 2000

Sooner or later, almost all writers quote or closely paraphrase what others have written. For example: Andy, putting together a newsletter on...  Read story

Jim Jensen Takes Over

Nov 1, 1981

When the baton is passed in a relay race, both runners have to be moving at roughly the same speed. This condition should be met when a company chairman ...  Read story

Get With the Programmers

By Andrew Raskin |  Dec 1, 2001

Can Linux really take on Microsoft's Windows? Our man in the Valley risked possible sunburn and certain embarrassment to find out.  Read story

Minding His Business

Nov 1, 1983

"When subjects like the transmutation of physical matter come up, people often get nervous," says James Jensen with the tolerant smile of someone who has ...  Read story

Mr. Considine Builds His Dream House

By Carol Rose Carey |  Mar 1, 1982

Building log homes is more than a business for Dick Considine: It's a way of life.  Read story

The Customer is the Company

By Max Chafkin |  Jun 1, 2008

Threadless churns out dozens of new items a month -- with no advertising, no professional designers, no sales force and no retail distribution. And it's neve...  Read story

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