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This is a two in one – MP3 Player and USB Flash Drive (64MB).
Package includes:
• 1 Creative MuVo Player
• 1 Pair of Stereo Earphones
• 1 Neck Cord
• 1 AAA Alkaline Battery
• 1 Quick Start Guide
• 1 Installation CD
PC Minimum System Requirements and Product Specifications – see website www.creative.com
This is just one of many MP3 players sold by Creative. The first thing that I did after opening the package
was to format the drive using the software that was provided on the CD. After that the process was simple.
If you want to use the drive to transfer data, simply plug it in the USB drive on the PC and copy the data to
it. It will hold the equivalent of forty four (44) 3 ½ diskettes.
If you want to use it as a MP3 player, simply copy or ‘drag & drop’ the MP3 files to the drive, snap it into the
battery pack and you are ready. The drive appears in ‘My Computer’ as removable media.
Please note that while the USB Flash Drive can store files in any format, it will only play .MP3 and .WMA
files that have been copied to the root directory.
The controls on the player are also simple. The power button also acts as the play/pause button and you
have buttons for skip back, skip forward and repeat A-B/track. The repeat A-B button can be used to
repeat a section of a track, the entire track or several tracks.
I have compiled a list of do’s and don’ts as follows:
DO’S:
•Do use the .WMA format for the music files as it will allow you pack almost twice the number of songs onto
the drive than could be done with the .MP3 format.
•Do use only the best brand AAA batteries as you will get more playing time for your money.
•Make directories on the PC with various play lists so that you can switch the play list on the Nomad MuVo
quickly. This can only be done however, if you have available space on the hard drive of the PC.
DON’TS:
•Do not use the player while driving. While not posing the same threat as using a mobile phone while
driving, anything that prevents a driver from concentrating 100% on the road is not good.
•Do not use it at work without prior approval from management. It is felt that because the MuVo memory
module can be plugged in the USB drive it could raise security problems on account of the quantity of data
that can be moved quickly.
•Do not use pirated music.
Submitted by K.A.M.H. 16-09-04
Package includes:
• 1 Creative MuVo Player
• 1 Pair of Stereo Earphones
• 1 Neck Cord
• 1 AAA Alkaline Battery
• 1 Quick Start Guide
• 1 Installation CD
PC Minimum System Requirements and Product Specifications – see website www.creative.com
This is just one of many MP3 players sold by Creative. The first thing that I did after opening the package
was to format the drive using the software that was provided on the CD. After that the process was simple.
If you want to use the drive to transfer data, simply plug it in the USB drive on the PC and copy the data to
it. It will hold the equivalent of forty four (44) 3 ½ diskettes.
If you want to use it as a MP3 player, simply copy or ‘drag & drop’ the MP3 files to the drive, snap it into the
battery pack and you are ready. The drive appears in ‘My Computer’ as removable media.
Please note that while the USB Flash Drive can store files in any format, it will only play .MP3 and .WMA
files that have been copied to the root directory.
The controls on the player are also simple. The power button also acts as the play/pause button and you
have buttons for skip back, skip forward and repeat A-B/track. The repeat A-B button can be used to
repeat a section of a track, the entire track or several tracks.
I have compiled a list of do’s and don’ts as follows:
DO’S:
•Do use the .WMA format for the music files as it will allow you pack almost twice the number of songs onto
the drive than could be done with the .MP3 format.
•Do use only the best brand AAA batteries as you will get more playing time for your money.
•Make directories on the PC with various play lists so that you can switch the play list on the Nomad MuVo
quickly. This can only be done however, if you have available space on the hard drive of the PC.
DON’TS:
•Do not use the player while driving. While not posing the same threat as using a mobile phone while
driving, anything that prevents a driver from concentrating 100% on the road is not good.
•Do not use it at work without prior approval from management. It is felt that because the MuVo memory
module can be plugged in the USB drive it could raise security problems on account of the quantity of data
that can be moved quickly.
•Do not use pirated music.
Submitted by K.A.M.H. 16-09-04
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ConfigSafe by Imagine LAN Inc.– A” must have”
As PC users, we all have something in common. We have all experienced a system crash resulting from
installing unstable or incompatible software on our Windows PC. The offending software sometimes relates
to games, sometimes to drivers for new hardware or sometimes to application software not suited to our
version of Windows. Recovering from these mistakes is usually costly as it involves a visit to the technician.
Now there is a solution to the problem. This fix can be used by system builders, PC technicians, IT
professionals or simply a home PC owner. Imagine LAN Inc. has created ConfigSafe for your protection.
This is a utility that will allow you to take snapshots of your system that will allow you to recover from these
crashes in minutes. You can now install new untested software (trials, Beta versions etc.) and hardware
without fear.
This software can be used on all Windows platform. Imagine LAN Inc. is best at describing their products so
you should follow this link and visit their website at www.imaginelan.com/configsafe/index.html where you
can get more information and buy the product.
If you live in Jamaica, I can be of service to you. I can buy the product and have it delivered to your door
for a small fee. After you have made your decision to buy, come back to our website and click on the
‘Contact us’ link and send us an email.
Submitted 17-09-04
As PC users, we all have something in common. We have all experienced a system crash resulting from
installing unstable or incompatible software on our Windows PC. The offending software sometimes relates
to games, sometimes to drivers for new hardware or sometimes to application software not suited to our
version of Windows. Recovering from these mistakes is usually costly as it involves a visit to the technician.
Now there is a solution to the problem. This fix can be used by system builders, PC technicians, IT
professionals or simply a home PC owner. Imagine LAN Inc. has created ConfigSafe for your protection.
This is a utility that will allow you to take snapshots of your system that will allow you to recover from these
crashes in minutes. You can now install new untested software (trials, Beta versions etc.) and hardware
without fear.
This software can be used on all Windows platform. Imagine LAN Inc. is best at describing their products so
you should follow this link and visit their website at www.imaginelan.com/configsafe/index.html where you
can get more information and buy the product.
If you live in Jamaica, I can be of service to you. I can buy the product and have it delivered to your door
for a small fee. After you have made your decision to buy, come back to our website and click on the
‘Contact us’ link and send us an email.
Submitted 17-09-04
Things you should know before you use a 'recovery CD'.
If you bought a new PC and was given or was asked to create a ‘restoration ‘ CD , it is highly likely that
your computer was manufactured by one of the big brand name computer manufacturers and the
operating system and some application software was pre-installed. This method of deploying the
operating system and the application software is one of the reasons why computer manufacturers have
been able to offer ‘bargain prices’ on most PC’s.
The term ‘recovery CD’ is a misnomer. It is used synonymously with the term ‘restoration CD’ and
despite efforts by the manufacturers to explain the dangers of indiscriminate use of the restoration CD,
there remains an expectation gap as users believe that the restoration CD will ‘put things right’ i.e.
restore all files including their data files. Actually, the recovery CD contains an image of the Windows
installation along with the applications and utilities specifically for that computer. This means that the
recovery CD should only be used if there is a major system failure and only a reformatting of the hard
drive and a reinstallation of the operating system and applications will fix the problem. It will not restore
your data files or settings. It will put back the computer exactly as it was when you took it out of the box.
Probably we should call them ‘setup CD’ to highlight the fact that all it does is to put the system back the
way it was when it was first purchased i.e. at ground zero.
If it becomes necessary to use the recovery CD, you should make sure that you backup your data files
first as the restoration procedure normally includes erasing all files from the hard drive. Generally
speaking, PC users should always backup their important files as that way your recovery from a system
failure will be less traumatic.
If you bought a new PC and was given or was asked to create a ‘restoration ‘ CD , it is highly likely that
your computer was manufactured by one of the big brand name computer manufacturers and the
operating system and some application software was pre-installed. This method of deploying the
operating system and the application software is one of the reasons why computer manufacturers have
been able to offer ‘bargain prices’ on most PC’s.
The term ‘recovery CD’ is a misnomer. It is used synonymously with the term ‘restoration CD’ and
despite efforts by the manufacturers to explain the dangers of indiscriminate use of the restoration CD,
there remains an expectation gap as users believe that the restoration CD will ‘put things right’ i.e.
restore all files including their data files. Actually, the recovery CD contains an image of the Windows
installation along with the applications and utilities specifically for that computer. This means that the
recovery CD should only be used if there is a major system failure and only a reformatting of the hard
drive and a reinstallation of the operating system and applications will fix the problem. It will not restore
your data files or settings. It will put back the computer exactly as it was when you took it out of the box.
Probably we should call them ‘setup CD’ to highlight the fact that all it does is to put the system back the
way it was when it was first purchased i.e. at ground zero.
If it becomes necessary to use the recovery CD, you should make sure that you backup your data files
first as the restoration procedure normally includes erasing all files from the hard drive. Generally
speaking, PC users should always backup their important files as that way your recovery from a system
failure will be less traumatic.
e-Jamaica security concerns exposed
No one can question the fact that the government is intent on taking steps to ensure that Jamaicans
can "cash in" on the technological advances that have proliferated the first world countries. The
infrastructure has been put in place with the liberalization of the telecom sector and more recently the
granting of licenses for the construction and operation of two submarine fibre optic cable networks
linking Jamaica to North America and the rest of the world. It is expected that this will trigger a reduction
in the cost of broadband and other data services of up to 70% of their current prices.
The government itself has been pursuing an e-business strategy as a means of improving customer
service to the public but before we jump headlong into it we should raise the level of awareness of the
general public to the dangers and risk associated with e-business. There are security issues with the e-
business website as well as with the PC that is used to access the site. Jamaicans have been exposed to
e-business for years as we have been purchasing goods and services on the Internet. Up until now
however, we have not had any major fallouts resulting from hacking. This is partly due to the fact that
our participation in e-business was that of customers, not as owners or operators of the e-business sites
themselves. Now that we have begun to invest significantly in e-business we must address the issue of
security as we have now become more 'suitable' targets for hackers and consequently must prepare
ourselves for our 'hacking Tsunami’. This can be approached from many angles, but I am going to
address just one, cost.
Firstly, the government can make computers and software cheaper by rolling back the GCT on these
items especially on security products used to combat spyware, viruses, worms and Trojan horses. It
makes no sense if the government and the general public become e-business partners when generally
the PC's being used to conduct these transactions are not secured. I should point out that 'secured '
PC's are another way of combating yet another cost that is 'waiting in the wings' to capitalise on the first
major fallout resulting from an attack by 'hackers' i.e. insurance premiums. As someone that is involved
in the business of selling and repairing computers, I have observed that most PC's are only 'secured' in
the initial 3-6 months after purchase when usually some 'brand' name anti-virus program is installed on
the PC on a trial basis and permits upgrades for the duration of the trial. No further attempts are made
to secure the PC even if there are 'free' alternatives as there is an expectation gap that once one of
these 'brand' name security programs have been installed on a computer, there is no need to update
the software and the PC is protected against all current and future threats from viruses, worms etc.
Secondly, the cost of maintaining an up-to-date Windows PC is exorbitant especially with the current call
charges of using a modem to dial-up an ISP. There were 51 updates excluding SP2 for Windows XP
home edition for the period May - December 2004. Downloading these updates varied from a few
minutes to over 2 hours depending on the size of the file being downloaded. Based on the charges to
dial the ISP and using a 56K modem, these costs could run into hundreds of dollars, yet another
cost/disincentive to keep your computer up-to-date.
The cost of keeping your computer adequately secured via anti-virus programs and spyware removal
tools and the cost of keeping your operating system and application software up-to-date may well deter
the general public from venturing into e-business. This could backfire on the government and all the
other e-business merchants that are waiting to capitalise on their new frontier and spread there
influence over the Internet. The system will not be profitable if it is not utilise by the public. Hackers strive
in an environment that is not secure and so the government would be well advised to play their part in
reducing the cost of security to the users of personal computers. This means that if they cannot roll
back the G.C.T. on computers and accessories, at least remove it from the 'security' products. Cable &
Wireless should also consider charging a reduce rate for calls made to ISP's rather than using the
normal intra parish rate as a means of encouraging increased use of the Internet.
Finally, all attempts should be made to reduce the 'expectation gap' mentioned above. The government
and the ISP's should launch a public education program focussing on the security of personal
computers. Additionally, we should consider setting up a lobby group to approach Microsoft, who
recently entered the anti-virus and 'spyware' removal tools market to see whether we can secure some
preferential prices on these products. Secure computing and secure browsing are admirable goals as
we take e-business to the next level in 2005. Happy surfing Jamaica.
can "cash in" on the technological advances that have proliferated the first world countries. The
infrastructure has been put in place with the liberalization of the telecom sector and more recently the
granting of licenses for the construction and operation of two submarine fibre optic cable networks
linking Jamaica to North America and the rest of the world. It is expected that this will trigger a reduction
in the cost of broadband and other data services of up to 70% of their current prices.
The government itself has been pursuing an e-business strategy as a means of improving customer
service to the public but before we jump headlong into it we should raise the level of awareness of the
general public to the dangers and risk associated with e-business. There are security issues with the e-
business website as well as with the PC that is used to access the site. Jamaicans have been exposed to
e-business for years as we have been purchasing goods and services on the Internet. Up until now
however, we have not had any major fallouts resulting from hacking. This is partly due to the fact that
our participation in e-business was that of customers, not as owners or operators of the e-business sites
themselves. Now that we have begun to invest significantly in e-business we must address the issue of
security as we have now become more 'suitable' targets for hackers and consequently must prepare
ourselves for our 'hacking Tsunami’. This can be approached from many angles, but I am going to
address just one, cost.
Firstly, the government can make computers and software cheaper by rolling back the GCT on these
items especially on security products used to combat spyware, viruses, worms and Trojan horses. It
makes no sense if the government and the general public become e-business partners when generally
the PC's being used to conduct these transactions are not secured. I should point out that 'secured '
PC's are another way of combating yet another cost that is 'waiting in the wings' to capitalise on the first
major fallout resulting from an attack by 'hackers' i.e. insurance premiums. As someone that is involved
in the business of selling and repairing computers, I have observed that most PC's are only 'secured' in
the initial 3-6 months after purchase when usually some 'brand' name anti-virus program is installed on
the PC on a trial basis and permits upgrades for the duration of the trial. No further attempts are made
to secure the PC even if there are 'free' alternatives as there is an expectation gap that once one of
these 'brand' name security programs have been installed on a computer, there is no need to update
the software and the PC is protected against all current and future threats from viruses, worms etc.
Secondly, the cost of maintaining an up-to-date Windows PC is exorbitant especially with the current call
charges of using a modem to dial-up an ISP. There were 51 updates excluding SP2 for Windows XP
home edition for the period May - December 2004. Downloading these updates varied from a few
minutes to over 2 hours depending on the size of the file being downloaded. Based on the charges to
dial the ISP and using a 56K modem, these costs could run into hundreds of dollars, yet another
cost/disincentive to keep your computer up-to-date.
The cost of keeping your computer adequately secured via anti-virus programs and spyware removal
tools and the cost of keeping your operating system and application software up-to-date may well deter
the general public from venturing into e-business. This could backfire on the government and all the
other e-business merchants that are waiting to capitalise on their new frontier and spread there
influence over the Internet. The system will not be profitable if it is not utilise by the public. Hackers strive
in an environment that is not secure and so the government would be well advised to play their part in
reducing the cost of security to the users of personal computers. This means that if they cannot roll
back the G.C.T. on computers and accessories, at least remove it from the 'security' products. Cable &
Wireless should also consider charging a reduce rate for calls made to ISP's rather than using the
normal intra parish rate as a means of encouraging increased use of the Internet.
Finally, all attempts should be made to reduce the 'expectation gap' mentioned above. The government
and the ISP's should launch a public education program focussing on the security of personal
computers. Additionally, we should consider setting up a lobby group to approach Microsoft, who
recently entered the anti-virus and 'spyware' removal tools market to see whether we can secure some
preferential prices on these products. Secure computing and secure browsing are admirable goals as
we take e-business to the next level in 2005. Happy surfing Jamaica.
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