Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
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.
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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