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I have often heard the term, but don t really know what spam is, can you tell me

Asks marmalade A. Spam is unsolicited e-mail. Q. How do I receive spam A. If you have ever given your email address out online e.g. filling out a form, entering a chat room etc. it could be picked01:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

How will the new smart card system for asylum seekers work

Asks doukie A. In spite of much controversy over the introduction of ID cards in the UK, the Home Secretary, David Blunkett announced on 29 October 2001 that from January 2002 anyone applying for01:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

Can you recommend any good Internet sites that provide information becoming a parent/having a baby I have had a quick look through a search engine and there are just so many

Asks alicevida A. You're right there are loads, and it can take you about nine months to wade through them all. Some of the best in the UK include the following: GENERAL SITES The Baby Net This01:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

Can you recommend any good websites that still sell vinyl records

Asks molly A. There are loads of websites that still sell vinyl; in fact there has been a resurgence in recent years in the popularity of vinyl records, with many aficionado's preferring its warmer01:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

When did the Internet bank First-e close

Asks marmalade A. It closed at the end of September and all operations ceased on October 3, 2001 in the UK and Germany. It will continue to operate in France. Q. Why did it close A. Many believe01:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

How powerful is the new Nimda virus

Asks JacksonC A. All the furore surrounding the Code Red virus was misdirected - the Nimda virus is potentially a lot more dangerous as it can infect PC users using Windows and IIS web servers and it01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

What is rapid response satellite mapping all about

Asks danmiller103 A. Rapid response is a new technique of monitoring disasters, primarily fires so far, employed by Nasa in the US using its existing satellites. The project has been developed in01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

I keep hearing about a pogo, what is it

Asks marmalade A. Presuming you don't mean a pogo stick (a bouncing stick that you climb upon and bounce up and down with, massive cult toy of the 1970s) or the pogo dance (loosely termed "dance" it01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

Is the Internet promoting the "globalisation of hate"

Q. The upside of the web is that almost anyone can use it to simply and quickly exchange information. But in the aftermath of the terror attacks on New York and Washington, hundreds of racist01:00 Mon 15th Oct 2001

How does remote access work

Asks panda A. Remote access provides you with the ability to access another computer or a network from a remote location e.g. you can access your PC at home via a laptop when you are in another part01:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

Is it possible to make a voice telephone call through an Internet connection

Asks panda A. Yes it is if you have a telephone handset that connects to a USB port. Q. How would this work A. A company called Callserve launched the first Internet handset - the XP phone - into01:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

What is a firewall

asks esmeharrison A. A firewall is a security system that prevents unauthorised access to or from a private network - they are usually used to protect your computer from invasion, eg by a hacker or a01:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

Can you recommend a good PDA for under #400

asks JacksonC A. There are lots of PDAs on the market that you can buy for under 300, but if you're prepared to pay a bit more you will get a much better product - so they are worth investing in.01:00 Mon 01st Oct 2001

Can you recommend any good websites that provide information on the British Royal Family

Asks marmalade A. There are lots of sites devoted to information on the Royal Family, some of the best include the following: Official Royal Family Website Being the official website of the British01:00 Mon 01st Oct 2001

What do interactive TV packages in the UK provide the viewer

Asks panda A. Interactive TV (iTV), a form of broadcasting that allows the viewer to interact with the television set in ways other than controlling the channel and the volume and handling01:00 Mon 01st Oct 2001

What is an i+ point

asks panda A. An i+ point is an internet terminal located on a public street providing free, if restricted, access to the internet. It provides primarily local information to its users, eg local01:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001

What does gTLD stand for

asks howardpiercy A. gTLD stands for Generic Top Level Domain and it means the top-level part of an internet address, eg .com, .org and .net are all gTLDs, or TLDc as they is more commonly known.01:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001

What is the difference between Virtual PC software for a Mac and Virtual PC software for a PC

asks Katie A. Virtual PC is a patented product developed and marketed by Connectix. It is designed to provide crossplatform software solutions on a single computer, whether it's a Mac or a PC.01:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001

How private are emails

asks howardpiercy A. Since the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Act was passed and became law on 25 October 2000, electronic communications (which of course includes emails) can be monitored01:00 Mon 10th Sep 2001

Why has there been so much press coverage on the Code Red computer virus

asks Margie A. In July, the virus hit US computer systems in the White House and the Pentagon - forcing the FBI to issue a statement on the severity of the virus, and to recommend that all businesses01:00 Mon 10th Sep 2001