May

Firewalls For Home Users Are Essential

Jerry Pournelle

As recent DDoS attacks show, even home users, especially those with always-on/broadband access, need some kind of firewall solutions. The cheaper ones require more know-how, says Jerry.

Windows 98 Woes And Roll-Up Keyboards

Jerry Pournelle

Windows 98 still has troubles; the roll-up keyboard works, mostly, and go see Mission to Mars if you can, recommends Jerry.

The Armadillo Abroad, And GoType! For Palm

Jerry Pournelle

Planning and preparing for computing and Internet access in another country is well worth it, says Jerry in retrospect. His new Compaq Armada, "King Armadillo," worked well on its maiden jaunt, as did the GoType! for his Palm V. And he managed to miss ou

Big Notebooks And Digital SLR Cameras

Jerry Pournelle

When a Palm -- even with the GoType keyboard -- isn't enough power, a full-sized notebook like the Compaq Armada is a good answer, says Jerry, who brought his new "King Armadillo" to Paris, along with Olympus' new digital C-2500L single-lens reflex camera

Homebrew Systems And Reliability

Jerry Pournelle

Jerry assembles a homebrew system for seafaring, and gives the Chaos Manor servers a workout.