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1). A Change in Paradigm: Dedicated Server I found it hard to believe, but suddenly I was faced with a realproblem. Well, I suppose most people would not consider it a hugeproblem, quit 2). A Note On Microsoft Security I've been reading a lot of postings to various message boards, newsgroups and talkback boards on how evil Microsoft (often spelled as Micro$of 3). Advice for Web Purchasing I recommend that you be very cautious about purchasing anything on theinternet. Why? The internet is large, new and unprotected in many cases. It 4). Are Popups Ethical? The most important fact to understand about the internet is it is one huge communication device. Plain and simply, that is all that the intern 5). Are The Search Engines Censoring The Internet? Every single day I surf through about a dozen sites, looking for interesting articles and message board posts. I do this for many reasons: for 6). Are The Search Engines Censoring The Internet? 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