10 Tips To Buying Software Online

Buying software online can be tricky, especially if you are new to shopping via the internet. Whether you are upgrading an existing software package or looking for a specific program to install, the process will be a lot less complicated if you know what to look for.

Software Buying Tip # 1

Read customer reviews. Many popular online stores, such as Amazon, allow users to leave their comments about a particular product. Reading other customer reviews may help to make your decision easier because it gives you an idea of others who have experienced the product firsthand.

Software Buying Tip # 2

When considering any type of software, make sure that it is compatible with your computer. Most software requires a specific processor type, such as Pentium or Celeron, and a certain amount of free hard drive space. The reason is because, in order for software to function properly at quickly, the computer must be able to handle the application. By being familiar with your computer’s configuration, you will be able to select the right software.

Software Buying Tip # 3

Become familiar with the software by reading it’s description and capabilities. Before purchasing any type of software, you should make sure that it is exactly what you want or will enjoy learning. Often times, after software is opened, there is no refund policy for buyer’s remorse.

Software Buying Tip # 4

Purchase software from a reputable company. This will ensure customer service, reliability, quality products and timely shipment. By purchasing software from a reliable source, you will also ensure that the title is authentic and not an illegal copy. The best way to check out a business’s reputation is through the Better Business Bureau. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Value of Software in Our Daily Lives

Long, long ago when I was in high school during the early
1980′s, personal computers were just coming into existence.
Back then, I had taken on Basic programming as a high school
student. In those days, the PC of choice was the Radio Shack
TRS-80 — this was just a couple of years before the
introduction of the first Apple computer.

In those dark days before the Internet and before Microsoft,
the only software choices we had were retail programs that
could cost hundreds of dollars, or cheap video games that
were offered as Shareware.

Believe it or not, in those days, we computer nerds would
pass around software on floppy disk. These days, there simply
are not too many programs that can be loaded onto a single
diskette.

I mention this now as I contemplate the various ways in which
software is now distributed. We consumers are always playing
a cat-and-mouse game with software developers.

In the early 80′s, the companies who had deep pockets were
the ones selling their software at retail. The ones who were
struggling to find traction in the marketplace were the ones
offering their software as Shareware.

If you doubt this conclusion, then let me ask you a question.
Which Microsoft products are available to the public as
Shareware packages?

You just proved my point.

Being an individual who has played both sides of the software
fence as both a consumer and developer, I am in a position to
tell this story so that you as the consumer can really
appreciate the quandary of the developer.

Nag screens are the storefront of the shareware developers.
See, the challenge is that it really does cost money to
develop software. Yet, the public is still of the mindset
that they want all of their software for free.

Understanding the free mindset of the consumer, software
developers have tried various schemes to get paid for their
time and efforts. These days, you will find Shareware,
Trialware, Adware and Retail. Read the rest of this entry »

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Linux System Administration Training – User Setup in Etc Skel Directory – Linux Commands Training

The User Setup “Template” Files in the /etc/skel Directory Path

The skel (skeleton) directory below /etc contains directories and files that are created during the installation of a Linux distribution (usually).

The directories and files created in /etc/skel are dependent on the Linux distribution (version) you are using.

Linux Commands Training Tips: The Linux System Administration commands, concepts and user setup info covered here apply to ALL other Linux distributions, including: Ubuntu, Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Slackware, Debian, SUSE, openSUSE, Red Hat – and Fedora.

How Linux Users Get the Common “Template” Files in /etc/skel

Whenever you create a new Linux user, the files in skel are automatically copied to the home directory of a user. The skel directory commonly contains hidden Linux configuration files for the bash shell and also hidden directories that contain configuration files for some of the Linux software programs that are installed on the system.

For example, when you create a user named cwest, a directory named cwest is automatically created below /home.

In addition to this, any directories and files in /etc/skel are copied to /home/cwest. This process is used to provide users with the default directories and files that they require. Read the rest of this entry »

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