The State of Linux

Download and use Red Hat Fedora Core 2 - as an operating system it is more stable and more usable than Windows XP, except for games. It goes on 4 CDs.

Or email me, and I will burn you a set for - $US15

The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > Q & A: Keeping Old Favorites With a New Browser

Dump IE - its official

If the New York Times can be called an official source, what we have advised our clients and readers for the last 3 years - Microsoft's most popular browser programme - Internet Explorer - has a basic design flaw that seems to require continual plugging in the security department.

Microsoft's agressive tactics brought it 95% of the internet browser "market". In the zeigeist of product awareness Microsoft won the internet with their marketing prowess but users are now being advised by US Government Officials.

We tested Firefox recently, and highly recommend it. Opera is also a great browser but the Open Source Mozilla project is a strong contender with excellent email and spam elimination features.