ROBERT OWEN — Technology Leader & Musician
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Here’s to MAC Security

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This was another “Eaten” Post. I’m adding it back because I find it is still relevant information in the whole MAC vs PC debate going on these days. The information below is slightly dated but, it really hasn’t changed much in the past year. Problems still exist on BOTH sides. (Although the MAC guys would lead you to believe otherwise.)

Well, we always hear of the Apple Macintosh’s superior OS security… How they never get viruses; never lock-up, No “Holes” in their OS etc.. And, now that they have changed to the Intel Processor we are seeing Television ADs with two guys portraying and PC and a MAC… One time the PC guys has a “Cold”.. the next time he “locks-up”. All the while the MAC guy talking about how “HE” nevers has any of that trouble…

Well, you will be interested to see the bit of news posted May 11th…

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Another Spammer Mail

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Here’s another variation on that silly, “We’ve got some money for you” e-mail scam. Oh and, FYI, the spelling errors are the Spammer’s not mine. Obviously spammers cannot afford spell checkers. This is a scam!  If you get this, delete it.  After making fun of it of course. ATTENTION THIS IS TO ALERT YOU THAT THE POLICE HAVE GOT THOSE … Read more

Friday Funny: Cats Need a Good Home

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Oh Boy, Oh Boy!! Here is a “goodern” for everyone… Came in my e-mail on Thursday and just new I had to share it today. I’m not even gonn try and trick you all into thinking this is real… I mean, come on, it’s Friday! What do you expect?

So here goes:

Dear All,
My friend’s cat had kittens, and she was able to give away all but 4 of them.  I told her I would help her find homes for the last 4. I can’t take one because I am allergic to cats, but if you could take just one it would be such a help, and the kittens could have a nice home. Or if you know some one would.

Since she lives way out by the Nuclear Power Plant, I’ll go pick them up for you.

I’ve attached pictures of the last 4 kittens.

Will you help?

Just click each to see a bigger image.

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Help The KSO!

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I just got this note in my e-mail from the KSO fan group on Facebook: from the KSO Executive Director, Rachel Ford: The KSO needs your help. We are mobilizing in an effort to support restoring the KSO’s County Grant funding. In the 2010 budget released yesterday by Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, the Knoxville Symphony is set to receive … Read more

Friday Funny: An oldy

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I’ve seen this one several times over the years and it has popped up in my e-mail again. So, share it with everyone I shall! For your continued enjoyment, I give you… Operating System Troubles Complaint Dear Tech Support Team: Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 5.0 to Wife 1.0. I soon noticed that the new program began unexpected child-processes … Read more

Friday Funny: watch out muggers

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This week’s Friday Funny was once again something I got in my e-mail… My friends have lots of time on their hands. Keep em coming Guys! Any way, this one appears to have come originally from a post on Craigs List. I don’t have the original link so, sorry if this is yours. I’d give you proper credit if I … Read more

About Your Payment. Really?

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I got an new variation on that Nigerian E-mail Scam today. Remember that one? It’s the one where somebody rich in Nigeria can’t get the money out of their relatives estate and needs to transfer it to your American Bank account. And, in return they will give you a generous fee… All you have to do is give them “ALL” … Read more