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    Do you have a PC graveyard filled with old systems? Before you ship those systems off to technology recycling centres, consider one possible way to reuse them: Turn them into Linux firewalls.

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    A consortium of about 90 high-profile technology companies is set to announce a new standard that will serve as a common way for connecting electronic devices to the Net through electrical outlets.

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    Technology that allows consumers to connect computers and other electronic devices through existing power outlets has become a reality.

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    Ready to take the plunge with Windows 2000? It's coming to Australia tomorrow, Friday, February 18. Yeah, it'll have bugs and maybe some ," not many ," of your apps won't run on it. But unlike Win98, this Windows will run for months without a crash. And it's really good on notebooks.

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  • Vicomsoft Internet Gateway Enterprise Suite 6.6

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  • Home Networking with Me

    A new Win Me wizard streamlines the networking process, letting you create mixed-technology networks with ease.

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