Man described as a top spammer arrested

By GENE JOHNSON
AP Legal Affairs Writer

SEATTLE (AP) — A 27-year-old man described as one of the world’s most prolific spammers was arrested Wednesday, and federal authorities said computer users across the Web could notice a decrease in the amount of junk e-mail.

Robert Alan Soloway is accused of using networks of compromised “zombie” computers to send out millions upon millions of spam e-mails.

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I came across this today and wanted to share it with everyone. It’s AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, Firewall and more. These are the guys that inform Microsoft when “Windows” has a security problem. IT IS FREE FOR ONE YEAR.

http://www.eeye.com/html/products/blink/personal/matrix/

If you are a geek like me, then listen to security expert Steve Gibson talk with the creator of this product. (You’ll want to fast-forward through the first 5 or so minutes.)

Security Now Archive Page

I currently use AVG and am very happy with it, but I’m going to try this new product anyway and well, if I don’t like it, I’ll just put AVG back on.

If I come across any issues, I’ll update this posting…

UPDATE: 05/13
- I found the firewall notifications a little annoying and since I am behind a hardware firewall (Linksys Router) I disabled Application and System firewall.

UPDATE: 05/19
- Sorry, on my older system I found that it just slowed me down too much so I uninstalled and put AVG back on. Also, I’ve installed AVG’s new Anti-Spyware tool to give it a try.

Sorry, I read this and had to share it with everyone…

Residents of the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) are wondering how long it will take to remove a disused Boeing 737 that has been abandoned in a busy road.

The decommissioned aircraft was being driven through the city at the weekend when the driver got lost and then abandoned the plane.

I guess he should of made that right turn at Alberkerky!!!

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I usually try and find free software, but when I saw this I was blown away. If you have photos you want to share with friends by burning to dvd or putting on the web, you should really have a look at “PhotoShow”.

This software is so easy to use, it is as simple as putting photos into a folder, giving your folder a name to describe the photos and your done! Burn it to a dvd and play it for your friends and family (without having to huddle around the computer screen).

- Link to demo
- Link to website

NOTE: I have not actually tried the software yet, so please download the demo and give it a spin yourself before buying… (You may be able to get this software at Staples or FutureShop too).