THE BASIC OF A FIREWALL : – This is not a indepth article about firewalls but simple basic stuff.I’ve concentrated on windows based environment apart from the general case. WHAT IS A FIRE WALL:- A firewall may be a standalone system,a software application or a hardware device that blocks/permits traffic,prevents unauthorized users or malicious traffic […]
Happy Birthday, Medicare…and Many More
Posted by James Parks to AFL-CIO NOW Across the country today, working people are celebrating the 43rd birthday of Medicare and sending a message to political leaders that keeping and improving medical care for millions of seniors and retirees will be a key issue in the upcoming elections. Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans […]
Violence in the Hazarajat, Protests in Kabul
Posted by Joshua Foust to Global Voices Online Afghanistan is one of those countries where minority issues drive nearly everything. They form the basis for why President Hamid Karzai is “the best game in town,” but also why he should resign. They form the fundamental structure of the national government, with ethnic set-asides (Kuchis […]
New Mail-Scanner arrives from MicroWorld
From a Press Release on July 21st on MicroWorld’s Web site: MicroWorld, the leading AntiVirus and Content Security solution provider announced the release of MailScan 5.6 version, the comprehensive content security software for Mail Servers. MailScan 5.6 is power packed with a host of proactive technologies and advanced algorithms. It is compatible with Windows Vista, […]
Uzbekistanis Fighting Internet Censorship
Posted by Tolkun to Global Voices Online Today, Uzbekistan remains one of the repressive countries in a region that maintains a tight grip on mass media. Despite having all the nominal guarantees of the freedom of speech, the media is being systematically attacked by the government. The article 5 in the law of the Republic […]
China Earthquake Causes Environmental Destruction
Posted by Kelly Proctor A week after China’s deadly earthquake killed nearly 56,000 people, environmental and other costs of the 8.0 magnitude earthquake are becoming clearer. On this post we examine posts related to the environmental fallout of the earthquake, and also the plight of animals in the earthquake area. Plans for a proposed petrochemical […]