Airborne Assault Review Sees Flaws In Real Time War Game
A computer wargame simulates the 1944 Arnhem operation with modern graphics and real-time play. Despite a detailed map and optional 82nd Airborne variant, weak AI and muddled command structure hinder enjoyment. The title supports multiplayer over Internet and computer play, with ProScope microscope add-on features also highlighted.
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Spam filtering software falls short of hopes and tests
A reviewer tests four programs over a week. Choicemail from DigiPortal Software Inc fails to meet needs, not working with POP3 only and demanding permission. SpamDetective from EmTec Innovations partly works with IMAP and Hotmail but proves too error prone and misses several spam pitches.
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Spam filter showdown: SpamKiller Mailshell and Spam Detective
A user tests SpamKiller Mailshell and Spam Detective against a spam sample. Mailshell best balances blocking spam with minimal loss of legitimate mail, while SpamKiller and Spam Detective misclassify more messages. Mailshell works across IMAP AOL Hotmail Yahoo, with strong spam discrimination and good usability.
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Aging PCs Need Recovery to Restore Speed and Health
In a reader column, James Coates notes that aging computers such as a four year old IBM 475 AMD K-2 with Windows 98 show more frequent freezes and errors. The piece advises using the recovery disk to reload the OS or erase the hard drive and restore the machine.
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Chicago Tribune
Netscape
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IBM
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