July 15. 2003 by Del.

Interesting information about Verdana fonts - but I also like the pinhole continuous feed paper concept in the webdesign (well ok it does have page breaks!).

Channel Verdana

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July 15. 2003 by Del.

A creative “page” based format with links on the rights to the separate pages. Creative (from 1997!) web design.

Comic Sans Cafe

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July 15. 2003 by Del.

Open source example of encryption software - actively updated.

AxCrypt AES-128 Encrypt/Compress/Edit: “AxCrypt - AES-128 File Encryption, Compression and double-click Edit/View for secure document storage on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP, locally or remote.

Copyright (C) 2002 Svante Seleborg/Axon Data, All rights reserved.

This program is free software;”

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July 15. 2003 by Del.

see clipped comments on choices

InformationWeek > Fred Langa > Langa Letter: Easy Encryption > June 2, 2003: “Langa Letter: Easy Encryption June 2, 2003

Fred Langa looks at the universe of products that help you protect sensitive files and data from prying eyes and hackers.

By Fred Langa

A recent change in federal privacy laws is causing huge numbers of IT departments to examine the steps they take to keep data secure. Although the specific law affects organizations that store or process medical records–hospitals, insurance companies, human-resource departments, and so on–the change actually touches on an even larger issue, that of keeping any kind of private information truly private, as this reader letter suggests: ….”

“The tool I use most is File2File, a free Windows utility by Cryptomathic. Like many current encryption tools, it uses AES, the “Advanced Encryption Standard” with a 128-bit key. Assuming you use a good passphrase–no less than seven characters long, containing at least one number and one symbol character (e.g., punctuation), not containing your name or user name or any simple variation thereof, and not a common word or name (nothing found in a dictionary)–128-bit AES provides reasonable security for most routine needs. (For more information on generating secure passwords. see the resources at Passphrase FAQs or see the section called “Passwords And Availability” on page two of XP Professional’s “Remote Control”.) Cryptomathic also offers many other security tools, including more advanced E-security suites and toolboxes. ”

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July 15. 2003 by Del.

GnuCash - Open Source Accounting Software: “Welcome to GnuCash.org

If you’ve been looking for a way to manage your personal finances using Free Software, you’ve found it! Designed to be easy to use, yet powerful and flexible, GnuCash allows you to track bank accounts, stocks, income and expenses. As quick and intuitive to use as a checkbook register, it is based on professional accounting principles to ensure balanced books and accurate reports. GnuCash is backed by an active development community and is blossoming into a full-fledged accounting system. Developed under the GPL, you have no need to worry about obsolescence: GnuCash will be there for you. ”

Interesting to find free personal finance software when Quicken and Money are so inexpensive. Makes me wonder about the motivation to develop software when competing products already swamp the marketplace.

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