Windows Users
Last Wednesday, Oct. 22nd, Microsoft released a critical patch for Windows operating systems. This patch fixes a vulnerability that leaves the systems open to a dangerous trojan virus. The fact that this patch was released outside of the normal monthly schedule underlines how critical the flaw is.
If you have not updated your systems this month, it is advisable to do so as soon as possible.
Note that your antivirus software should detect the virus should it try to attack your system.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
OpenOffice 3
have often mentioned OpenOffice as an alternative office suite to Microsoft's Office. OpenOffice will allow you to open, edit, create Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
I personally have been using OpenOffice for years now in a corporate environment, working with Word and Excel documents, which are in turned used by others. None are the wiser as to the fact that I am using OpenOffice.
And as I have always mentioned, one of the big differences between OpenOffice and Microsoft's Office, is that OpenOffice is absolutely free.
OpenOffice has now come out with it's long-awaited 3.0 version! For Apple users this is great news as you now no longer have to use the Mac port of OpenOffice - NeoOffice.
Having now upgraded to 3.0, I have noticed one great improvement. Prior to this version if you want to add any extras, it required doing a little manipulation of files, which would have prevented general users from enjoying them. Now OpenOffice has an Extension Manager. When you access the Extension Manager you are taken to a web page where you can browse through or search for various extras. The extras, or extensions, can then be installed by a mere click of the mouse. So, in my case, adding in the Russian language was a breeze!
Also the latest version of OpenOffice is supposed to be able to edit PDF's. I have not tried this functionality out yet, but this would be a wonderful tool if it works well.
I highly recommend giving OpenOffice 3.0 a try. For those of you already using OpenOffice (or NeoOffice for Apple users), then update to this latest version.
You can get the latest version of OpenOffice at:
http://www.openoffice.org
NB. If you are an Apples user, you will need to uninstall (delete) NeoOffice after installing OpenOffice.
I personally have been using OpenOffice for years now in a corporate environment, working with Word and Excel documents, which are in turned used by others. None are the wiser as to the fact that I am using OpenOffice.
And as I have always mentioned, one of the big differences between OpenOffice and Microsoft's Office, is that OpenOffice is absolutely free.
OpenOffice has now come out with it's long-awaited 3.0 version! For Apple users this is great news as you now no longer have to use the Mac port of OpenOffice - NeoOffice.
Having now upgraded to 3.0, I have noticed one great improvement. Prior to this version if you want to add any extras, it required doing a little manipulation of files, which would have prevented general users from enjoying them. Now OpenOffice has an Extension Manager. When you access the Extension Manager you are taken to a web page where you can browse through or search for various extras. The extras, or extensions, can then be installed by a mere click of the mouse. So, in my case, adding in the Russian language was a breeze!
Also the latest version of OpenOffice is supposed to be able to edit PDF's. I have not tried this functionality out yet, but this would be a wonderful tool if it works well.
I highly recommend giving OpenOffice 3.0 a try. For those of you already using OpenOffice (or NeoOffice for Apple users), then update to this latest version.
You can get the latest version of OpenOffice at:
http://www.openoffice.org
NB. If you are an Apples user, you will need to uninstall (delete) NeoOffice after installing OpenOffice.
Monday, October 13, 2008
ACSS Newsletter: Patch Tuesday cometh
Tomorrow, October 13th, Microsoft is set to release 11 patches to it's product line: 4 critical and 6 important ones.
The affected applications not only include the Windows operating systems themselves (XP, Vista), but also Internet Explorer and Excel.
Mac Users! These Office related patches apply to you as well!!!
Final note!
Adobe has released a new version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. The latest version is 9.0. You will have to visit Adobe's web page to download and install the latest version.
Go to:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html?promoid=BUIGO
Note that when installing this version, you will be prompted to also install Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer. If you don't want Google Toolbar be sure to deselect this option.
The affected applications not only include the Windows operating systems themselves (XP, Vista), but also Internet Explorer and Excel.
Mac Users! These Office related patches apply to you as well!!!
Final note!
Adobe has released a new version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. The latest version is 9.0. You will have to visit Adobe's web page to download and install the latest version.
Go to:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html?promoid=BUIGO
Note that when installing this version, you will be prompted to also install Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer. If you don't want Google Toolbar be sure to deselect this option.
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