KC News 1/99

Vol.1, No.1

Happy Y2K-1 (that's geek-speak for 1999)!

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Y2K
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Everybody is talking about it, some are doing something about it. We want to give you tips on how to deal with the bug of the century. 

Quick recap: The Year 2000 "bug" can cause computers to read the year 2000 as 1900, since most older computers were programmed to only read a two digit year date. That bug could cause machines to transmit erroneous information and even crash.

Windows users: if you are using windows 3.x or windows 95 you will encounter problems. Microsoft calls these operating systems "compliant with minor issues". 

See their website for the gory details:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/topics/year2k/default.htm

Bottom line: maybe 1999 is a good time to plan an upgrade. Kahl Consultants recently upgraded to Win98, and it is not too painful if you are well prepared. Win 98 is no panacea, but is touted as Y2K compliant. We can only hope. 
 

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Site for Sore Eyes
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If you ever need to do find something on the net we offer you the right place to start your search:
http://www.kahl.net/tools

Recent additions:

ImageTips

Want to add pizzazz to your site? Add graphics! Either search for a graphic on the web (many are free) or create your own photo, art, or image. Use either the GIF or JPG file format. this page offers some tips on how to create the right graphics for the web. 

Go to:
http://www.kahl.net/tools/imagetips.htm
 

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WinTips
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Are you using windows and do you have a newer keyboard (these have 2 keys with the windows logo on it) Want to know a great shortcut? Well here it is...
To open the windows explorer:
1) press and hold down the windows key
2) press "E"

it's that simple!
 

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NetTips
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Do You Like Freeware & Shareware?

You heard right - FREE software! We show you where to find it, with tips and links to download plenty of programs. All the popular download sites are listed and reviewed. Our favorite sites even get four stars ****.

Go to:
http://www.kahl.net/tools/download.htm
 

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Do You Like Spam in A Can?
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The official name is Unsolicited Commercial Email, or UCE, to the acronym police. You probably know it as spam. It's Junk Email - a plague worse than death to some. Well now any spam that lands in your can, I mean inbox, can be whisked away into never never land thanks to a new U.S. law. All unsolicited email are supposed to have a notice in the subject line that let the recipient know they have received unsolicited mail. Some of the acronyms used:
"ADV:", "(UCE)"

So, how does that help us? Well if you have an email software that can filter emails (such as the Netscape Messenger) then all you need to do is create a filter that throws all emails with those dead giveaway acronyms straight into your trash. this may not eliminate all spam but it sure will help!

The steps to follow with Netscape (other software may have similar steps):
1) go into Messenger and select "Edit" from your pull down menu
2) select "Message Filters"
3) click "New" and fill in the appropriate blanks 
4) fill in that the subject contains "ADV:" and then click "More" and
enter or subject contains "(UCE)"

And if you are looking for more tips about junk mail and junk email, visit this site:
http://www.kahl.net/radikahl/reduce.htm

All for now, gotta dash. Tell us what you think of this newsletter, and stay tuned for No.2 coming in Feb. 1999. Sign up!

Cheers,
Alex