Computer Guys

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Listen Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at 12:06 p.m. in Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology, The Computer Guys

DSL versus Cable. Cyber-blackmail. And the world's fastest super-computer. It's the first Tuesday of the month -- and the Computer Guys are back to solve your operating and hardware questions.

Audio archives, transcripts and CDs will be available approximately 15 minutes after the program ends.

Guests

John Gilroy

WAMU Resident Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers

Tom Piwowar

TJP&A, Piwowar and Associates, the Mac Guy

Poll Results

2003 was a momentous year for the computer industry. How do you think the
big stories of 2003 will play out in 2004? Which one of these headlines do
you think will be the biggest story of 2004?

(11%) A. Tech Economy Rebounds, Techs Resume 20 Percent Annual Growth

(22%) B. Terrorists Use Windows Security Bugs To Trigger Massive Computer Failures

(0%) C. New Legislation and Enforcement Stop Computer Hacking Cold

(0%) D. New Version of Windows Stops Computer Hacking Cold

(4%) E. Spam Causes Mass Abandonment of Email

(2%) F. New Legislation and Enforcement Reduce Spam to a Trickle

(61%) G. 10 Percent of US Computer Jobs Move Overseas in 2004

Program Notes

Weather
Weather.gov
Weather Underground
Maintenance Tips
University of Maryland Helpdesk
Troubleshooting Your PC for Dummies
Mac OS X Disaster Relief
Registry First Aid

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