Computer Guys

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Listen Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005 at 12:06 p.m. in Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology, The Computer Guys

It is the first Tuesday of the month. That means The Computer Guys are back to update us on everything from I-POD Shuffles to Microsoft Security Patches. And, they'll answer all your hardware and software questions.

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

Guests

Tom Piwowar

TJP&A, Piwowar and Associates, the Mac Guy

John Gilroy

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

Poll results for February 2005

Microsoft has announced that it will provide anti-virus and anti-spyware software for free. Do you think this is a good thing?

(10%) A. Yes, this is the kind of good service I would expect from the market leader.

(31%) B. Yes, this is to fix their rotten software; they should provide free fixes.

(6%) C. Yes, this will keep the other anti-virus software vendors on their toes.

(42%) D. No, with their poor track record I would not trust their software.

(11%) E. No, this is going to put the other anti-virus software vendors out of business.

Program Notes for February 1, 2005

Spyware Info
Spyware software

Anti-Phishing
Anti Phishing Working Group
Phishing IQ Test

Apple
Mac mini
iPod Shuffle

Internet Explorer alternative
Firefox

System Mechanic
iolo.com

Exporting AOL bookmarks
Google Answers

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