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Film Buffs

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 more

Lessons in Failure

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 more

Information Age

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

Castles in the Air

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 more

GuruWatch

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

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

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

Get With the Programmers

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

Jim Jensen Takes Over

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 more

Minding His Business

"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 more

Mr. Considine Builds His Dream House

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

The Customer is the Company

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 more