tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2006-08-10:/index.php 2011-03-21T20:03:01-06:00 Chaos Manor Reviews tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-08-11:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20080810_col_337-a.php 2008-08-11T06:03:01-06:00

Recovery from radiation is a slow process but Jerry works his way through the latest Vista security announcement, then details his conversion to a new main communications machine ... running Vista. Laptop drive replacement and backup strategies, along with Reviews, wraps up this segment.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-08-15:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20080815_mail.php 2008-08-15T05:03:01-06:00

The mail opens with comments and corrections on the column, followed by items regarding Vista sales figures, backup schemes, and the Asus Eee.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-09-08:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20080908_col_338-a.php 2008-09-08T06:03:01-06:00

After announcing good news, Jerry lays plans for Spore, Windows Server 2008 and much more, while tapping the advisors and other friends on a variety of topics.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-09-16:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20080915_mail.php 2008-09-15T19:03:01-06:00

Trojans and Backups and Pigs, Oh My! The mailbag carries over topics from

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-09-23:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20080923_col.php 2008-09-23T05:03:01-06:00

The state of the economy and financial sector, and how that relates to high tech and budgets, takes center stage in the second September column segment. Also, the fastest new machine is called Emily, and after a troubled start, Jerry finds applications to like in the App Store.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-09-30:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20080930_mail.php 2008-09-30T08:03:01-06:00

Vista and systems — the hardware we use to run the software we need is the main focus of the mailbag this week, along with security commentary and update notifications. And some more on pigs...

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-10-07:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20081006_col.php 2008-10-06T20:03:01-06:00

The column opens with a section about the so-called "bailout" bill and its potential effects. Back on the tech side of the ledger, programming languages for beginners are discussed, as well as Wikipedia, disk drive storage, and networking tricks. The review segment wraps it all up.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-10-14:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20081013_mail.php 2008-10-13T19:03:01-06:00

From film canisters and ftp connection delays, to the merits of quad core systems, with commentary on programming languages, hard drives, Macs, and more in the middle — It's a full bag of Chaos Manor Reviews Mail this week.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-11-10:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20081110_col.php 2008-11-10T07:03:02-06:00

This month's edition is filled with the chaos of PDC and WinHEC, the joy of converting from .MAC to MobileMe, pocket computing, memory sticks, and plenty of required reading.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-11-24:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20081124_mail.php 2008-11-24T10:03:01-06:00

The mailbag starts in the cloud today, primarily in response to the November 10 column. Following that, the topics range from statistics and USB-based malware to Vista boot times.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-11-27:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20081127_mail.php 2008-11-27T10:03:01-06:00

Some of the good mail that for one reason or another didn't make it into a mailbag in the last few months has been rounded up for your examination and delight. Topics range from languages and Vista to HD video and the iPhone 3G.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-12-09:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20081208_col.php 2008-12-08T21:03:01-06:00

The column has some of Jerry's observations on high technology and the economy, and the story of his conversion from an Active Directory domain to a workgroup for his operations at Chaos Manor.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2008-12-24:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2008/20081223_mail.php 2008-12-23T21:03:01-06:00

The mailbag stays in the cloud, for starters, then heads into topics about the December column, networking and authentication, and the economy (not necessarily in that order).

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-01-10:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090109_col.php 2009-01-09T20:03:01-06:00

After starting by missing both CES and MacWorld, Jerry discusses Celiac disorder, looks back on 2008 both personally and professionally, presents the Chaos Manor Annual Orchids and Onions Parade, and winds down the January column with books, games, and movies.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-01-19:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090119_mail.php 2009-01-19T08:03:01-06:00

The mailbag sees the beginning of the Windows 7 deluge, some issues with Seagate drive firmware, monitors and aspect ratios, WordPerfect, and an assortment of other topics.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-02-13:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090212_col.php 2009-02-12T19:03:01-06:00

Column fodder this month starts with the TED conference and the coming revolution. The middle bits have the new Kindle 2, the HP Smart Media Server, and Filemaker coverage. Book reviews wind up the month.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-02-23:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090222_mail.php 2009-02-22T21:03:01-06:00

February's mail has much correspondence on the topic of single-user databases, some further thoughts on the Kindle 2 and the capabilities thereof, as well as an iMovie endorsement and some administrative feedback.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-03-12:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090311_col.php 2009-03-11T19:03:01-06:00

The topics start small this month: iPhone 3G and Kindle 2. Things get bigger quick, with the big ruckus that the new Kindle's text-to-speech feature brought out, and larger still, with some details of Larry Alderson's home theater setup.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-03-23:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090322_mail.php 2009-03-22T20:03:01-06:00

The mailbag has items on upgrading (or retiring) a T-41p, and on storage, Linux, and the intersection thereof. There's some VoIP, batteries and battery failures, DRM and Kindle 2. And the mail finishes with an interesting economics question, sure to generate mail for next month.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-04-08:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090407_col.php 2009-04-07T18:03:02-06:00

Jerry heads out of the starting gate with some thoughts and input on the Conficker virus. The big issue this month is the death of Encarta, the long term implications thereof, and assorted topics (from copyright terms to patent trolls) that evolve from that conversation.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-04-28:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090427_mail.php 2009-04-27T20:03:02-06:00

After a late start, the mailbag roars in at the finish with commentary based on the column, from encyclopedias to intellectual property to software KVM solutions to OS X tools. A bit of something for everyone this week.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-05-11:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090510_col.php 2009-05-10T20:03:01-06:00

The column opens with Conficker and swine flu, leading into how to protect yourself when connected to the Internet. Windows 7 gains some traction, and garners a few complaints. The Kindle DX is discussed, as is Journalism. Many books are read, and commented upon, wrapping up the month.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-05-20:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090519_mail.php 2009-05-19T20:03:02-06:00

Following several comments on prior columns, most of this mailbag is a long and possibly fruitful discussion on Education.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-06-12:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090611_col.php 2009-06-11T20:03:01-06:00

The column opens with a look at economics, forecasts for recovery, and drivers that may get us there. Then Jerry examines search engines (including Bing), passes along a review of Apple's WWDC with commentary, and revisits the "Google Grab." Wireless networking problems and the ASUS Eee PC make appearances. Books and a movie round out the month.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-06-30:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090629_mail.php 2009-06-29T18:03:01-06:00

A fecund mailbag this month, the highlights include eBook readers, Eee PC vs. Acer Aspire, tethering the iPhone and other devices, Ubuntu revisited, and a conversation with Dr. David Friedman. Enjoy!

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-07-08:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090707_col.php 2009-07-08T06:03:01-06:00

Jerry starts the column by asking why we don't "stimulate" some broadband connectivity. From there, the Google Grab ... grabs more attention, then Jerry's monitors are all afflicted with a fatal plague. The recovery therefrom is instructive. Phil Tharp chats up his new Asterisk PBX. Winding down includes some recommended programming/CMS design books.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-08-01:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090731_mail.php 2009-07-31T20:03:01-06:00

Readers remark (and Jerry comments thereupon) about Vista on Mac hardware, monitor death, Google vs. copyright, and many other topics besides.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-08-14:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090813_col.php 2009-08-13T19:03:01-06:00

Jerry asks if Twitter will save the world, then proceeds through trials and tribulations on the path to getting the MSDN Windows 7 Ultimate RTM release installed on Emily. ReadyBoost, Firefox, and the death of Word are also discussed.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-08-25:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090824_mail.php 2009-08-24T19:03:01-06:00

Jerry fields comments mostly about Microsoft vs. Governments, and Firefox vs. updates, along with several other messages of interest in this month's mail.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-09-09:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090908_col.php 2009-09-08T18:03:01-06:00

The column opens with a discussion of patents, intellectual property, and standards, framing the recent (and recently lifted) injunction against Microsoft over

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-09-28:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20090927_mail.php 2009-09-27T19:03:02-06:00

Other than a couple of token items on tab handling in browsers and keyboards, the main thrust of the mailbag this month is Windows 7 vs. That is, Windows 7 vs. pricing and version proliferation, Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard, and Windows 7 install vs. upgrade.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-10-08:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20091007_col.php 2009-10-07T20:03:01-06:00

October finds Jerry interested in the activities at the FTC, as well as installing Windows 7 on just about anything with a CPU, reconfiguring wireless networking at the beach house, and finding time for plenty of good book recommendations in between.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-10-28:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20091028_mail.php 2009-10-28T17:03:01-06:00

The big rocks in this month's mailbag are building a new system, the FTC Truth-in-Blogging regulations, and a long-ish discussion on virtualization. Enjoy!

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-11-10:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20091109_col.php 2009-11-09T20:03:01-06:00

Network Neutrality may be back on the menu on the Hill in the coming months, Jerry's interested in understanding why. The column then ranges through Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows 7 and Office 2007, Snow Leopard, and Python to several books of the month.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-11-29:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20091129_mail.php 2009-11-29T13:03:01-06:00

The mailbag opens with an Advisors discussion on RSS->email gateways that led to a programming commentary. Thereafter, topics include failures of the App Store, building a new system, Firefox problems, IPv6, and network neutrality.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2009-12-08:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2009/20091207_col.php 2009-12-07T22:03:01-06:00

Jerry made it back from DC in time for most of Microsoft's PDC. He's got Snow Leopard installed across all the Intel Macs at Chaos Manor, too. Also in this column: Doing a live video TWiT, Christmas gift suggestions, and Manga Guides.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-01-12:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100111_col.php 2010-01-11T21:03:01-06:00

The January Column brings both Orchids and Onions, following Jerry's take on what's popping up hot at CES and a brief reflection on the year just past.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-01-25:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100124_mail.php 2010-01-24T20:03:01-06:00

It's a lean mailbag this month, primarily due to Jerry putting in the hours on Mamalukes. Items include the long-term prospects for Microsoft, and more about virus infections and needing to give Roberta a new machine as a result.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-02-08:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100208_col.php 2010-02-08T17:03:01-06:00

The long opening segment of this column ruminates on the publishing business, thinking brought on by the Amazon vs. Macmillan chicken contest last week. Jerry also built one new machine and fettled a new laptop, as well as battling with the evil Worm.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-02-23:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100222_mail.php 2010-02-22T21:03:01-06:00

The mailbag is brimming with feedback on column topics: much on worms, infections and attacks, as well as commiseration and advice on living with the oddities of new OS and Office versions.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-03-12:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100311_col.php 2010-03-11T18:03:01-06:00

The heart of this month's column is Jerry's view of the next revolution. Think technology and entertainment, not politics. There are segments on Virtual XP under Windows 7, and on system slowdows. The month wraps with a lot of book recommendations.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-04-12:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100411_col.php 2010-04-11T20:03:01-06:00

Jerry gives the iPad center stage, and examines what it means for the coming resurgence of tablet computing. There are plenty of good books recommended this month, as well.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-04-27:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100426_mail.php 2010-04-26T21:03:01-06:00

Much of the mail is in response, one way or another, to the iPad comments in the latest column. But, as Jerry points out, there was more in March and April columns than just the iPad, and that makes this a big mailbag.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-06-23:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100622_col.php 2010-06-22T19:03:01-06:00

Jerry has his iPad now, and is plenty impressed with the device and what he anticipates the impact will be. More books are recommended this month, with a large stack remaining for a special column, too.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-07-15:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100714_col.php 2010-07-14T20:03:01-06:00

While Jerry continues to enjoy his iPad, AT&T merely inspires lack of confidence. The iPhone 4 antenna and signal strength molehile get a few column inches, and the Summer Book Review finally arrives.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-07-17:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100716_col.php 2010-07-16T18:03:01-06:00

It's two days since the column, and Jerry's ready with a July supplement on iPhone 4 antenna issues, and a happy ending to the AT&T MicroCell story.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-07-26:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100725_mail.php 2010-07-25T21:03:01-06:00

The mail is mostly a show in three acts: iPad, iPhone (& AT&T MicroCell), and eBooks. And that makes for a big mailbag after a long-ish hiatus.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-08-19:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100818_col.php 2010-08-18T18:03:01-06:00

Jerry holds forth on some dangers on the Internet, including cookies and flash cookies. He battles the Windows 7 print spooler for Roberta, discusses the value of publishers and editors, and reviews several books useful for Windows 7 and Office 2010 users.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-08-24:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100823_mail.php 2010-08-23T21:03:01-06:00

After a brief interchange on Flash cookies, the balance Jerry's mailbag this month is full of iPad topics. Comparisons, ovations, and at least one complaint. Enjoy!

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-09-21:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100920_col.php 2010-09-20T19:03:01-06:00

Jerry starts the month looking for electronic copies of his earlier work. Then the steeplechase from iPhone competition to AT&T (dis)service to JPL and to computer languages, including a bit of historical perspective. A plethora of short book reviews lead inevitably to Winding Down.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-10-01:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20100930_mail.php 2010-09-30T18:03:01-06:00

The first two thirds of the mail this month are a true grab-bag: Jerry's correspondents bound from topic to topic. Finally things settle in to a bit of reminiscing and a fair discussion on programming languages.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-10-20:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20101019_col.php 2010-10-19T20:03:01-06:00

Iron Man makes a cameo appearance in this month's column, followed quickly by Stephanie Bednarek and Wolfgang Puck. The flight to Burbank held surprises for Jerry, too. Virii and computer security tools get some attention this month, as do a fair number of books.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-11-01:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20101031_mail.php 2010-10-31T20:03:01-06:00

The Hallowe'en Mailbag is really only slightly scary, about Windows security and cookies ... and Firesheep. There are plenty of messages on a variety of topics, so enjoy!

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-11-30:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20101129_col.php 2010-11-29T19:03:01-06:00

Facebook Mail, Microsoft finds breaking up hard to do, Wall Street chases growth, encryption - these topics and more in this month's delayed column.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-12-01:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20101130_mail.php 2010-11-30T20:03:01-06:00

Hot on the heels of the column, this month's mailbag is filled with messages about Microsoft, Mac Air, network neutrality, flying, Dante, and much more!

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-12-21:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20101220_col.php 2010-12-20T19:03:01-06:00

Planning for CES next month, Jerry considers the Chrome OS netbooks appearing in the wild, pokes suspiciously at Stuxnet origins, and reviews some gadgets. Dr. Jennifer Pournelle's new book, Outies, and the joys of electronic publishing are discussed. Books and a slightly older movie wind up the month.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2010-12-31:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2010/20101230_mail.php 2010-12-30T21:03:01-06:00

As the year winds down, Jerry pushes out the last mailbag for 2010. Microsoft: How big is too big? NAT routers: A Panacea? A field report on the Toshiba R700. These topics and more are here.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2011-01-25:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2011/20110124_col.php 2011-01-24T20:03:01-06:00

Jerry visits CES again after a few years hiatus - and encounters exponential press growth. The trip to Vegas brings back some memories, while the show itself engenders thoughts on over-subscribed Wi-Fi, and the iPad vs. Kindle vs. tablet debate, among other topics.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2011-01-30:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2011/20110130_mail.php 2011-01-30T17:03:01-06:00

There is much mail on topics related to the CES column from earlier this month, along with tidbits on programming and type/range checking, along with pricing eBooks and formatting them for the Kindle. One possible aspect of future computers wraps things up for the mailbag.

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2011-03-22:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com//oa/2011/20110321_col.php 2011-03-21T20:03:01-06:00

Jerry emerges from much effort on works in progress (solo and with Niven) to punch out this February/March column that has the User's Choice Awards, as well as the Parade of Orchids and Onions. Enjoy!

tag:chaosmanorreviews.com,2011-07-11:http://www.chaosmanorreviews.com/oa/2011/20110711_col.php 2011-07-11T22:15:01-05:00

The hiatus is over, Jerry's past his bug and Byte is reborn. Big stories include hosting migration, mobile broadband costs and woes, and spam control.