A WONDERUL MYSTERY - PYRAMID

It is the only remaining ancient wonders of the world. The world’s oldest structure still standing tall and pompous. The Great Pyramid of Giza. It still keeps the scientific world guessing how it was built. Of the 10 pyramids at Giza, the first three are held in the highest regard. The first and the largest, was erected for the Pharaoh Khufu, known as the Great Pyramid. It rises about 450 feet and covers 13 acres.10, 000 laborers in 20 years. That’s what it took to construct the pyramid. By one theory, crews dragged or pushed limestone blocks up mud-slicked ramps to construct the royal tombs. Whoever built the Pyramid used a technology that we still do not possess today to cut, move, and cement stones. Whoever built it also had some knowledge of the earth, because it was built in the right spot-one of the few places that would support such a great weight. The oldest structure in existence, having been started

MINDING YOUR MANNERS ONLIINE

Although there is no set of written rules governing behavior on the internet, the wise user participates in an honor system. On the Internet, appropriate behavior is called Netiquette, a combination of Internet etiquette. Netiquette is crucial for keeping the internet a civil because the internet is not policed or run by a single person or a group. Basic rules of netiquette are, Behave as though you are communicating in person. When communicating with someone online, act as if you are talking to that person face to face. Remember that your words are open to interpretation. If you post jokes, sarcasm, or other attempts at humor, does not be surprised if someone is offended. Word your postings clearly and carefully, and use appropriate language. Do not “Shout” online. Typing in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS is like shouting and is considered rude.Do not send spam. Spam is the online equivalent of junk mail- uninvited messages, usually of a commercial nature. Most ISP’s have strict spam policies. Do not “Flame” other users. In Net-speak, a flame is a posting that contains insults or other derogatory content. Do not be a coward. As a general rule, you should never conceal your identity on the internet. If you choose to use a screen name, do not hide behind it to misbehave. Even though you cannot be seen on the internet, you can still be identified. If an ISP collects enough complaints about an account holder, it can cancel that person’s account. Even though the poster had used an alias, to hide his identity, federal agents were able to track him down and arrest him.

NETWORKING CAREERS - 2

Information Systems (IS) Managers: IS managers are responsible for managing a team of information professionals, including network administrators, s/w developers, project managers, and other staffs. IS manager should possess experience and skills in a wide range of networking and computing areas, including network OS, relational database knowledge, operating system experience and staff management abilities. Many IS managers maintain project lists, over see project management, perform database administration, and possibly do some programming. Data Communications Managers: these managers are responsible for setting up and maintaining internet, intranet and extranet sites. Often they are also responsible for designing and establishing an organizations telecommuting initiative. This task often requires experience with several technologies, including networking, data communications, remote access software, and internet technologies .If you are interested in a career in data communications, you should learn as much as you can about these technologies.

NETWORKING CAREERS - 1

Networking is one of the most rapidly growing fields in the computing industry. Two of the most popular and best paying computer related fields are networking and data communications. Most large organizations have existing networks that must be maintained, repaired, and updated as the company grows or shrinks. People interested in careers relating to networking and data communications must be educated in a wide range of computing and networking topics. Some of the careers relating to networking and data communications like Network Administrators, Information Systems (IS) Managers, Data Communications Managers. Network administrators are responsible for managing a company’s network infrastructure. Some of the jobs in this field include designing and implementing networks, setting up and managing user’s accounts, installing and updating network s/w and backing up the network. To succeed as a network admin, you should gain experience in the major networking OS, including Novell Net Ware, Windows NT 4.0 server, Win- 2000 server. Also you should be experienced with Win-98, MS-DOS, Apple Macintosh, and UNIX.

LINUX: THE LITTLE OS THAT COULD

Linus Torvalds was a student at the University of Helsinki in 1991 when he decided to create a new & different “UNIX clone.” Linus decided the new OS would be named “Linus,” a combination of his name and “UNIX”. Torvalds has two goals. First, he wanted to create a powerful, feature-rich OS that provided the same functioning of UNIX. His OS would on almost any computer, regardless of its architecture or the type of applications it hosted. Second, the OS would be completely open; anyone could contribute to its development and adapt or change its code, as long as they made their innovations public and did not take credit for anyone else’s work. As part of its openness, Linux would be available for free to anyone who wanted it. For computer users in the home and in most average business settings, Linux is not an issue. With its cryptic command-driven interface, Linux is not likely to become the OS of the masses, even though the developers have created a Windows-like GUI for it.

IDEAS RULES

Ideas rule the world and thoughts rule your life. It is your mind which moulds your destiny. Why does a person feel he cannot accomplish a task or solve a problem which confronts him? It is not due to lack of intelligence or education. It is because he lacks interest and is not motivated enough. Changing patterns of thought may appear somewhat difficult in the beginning, but it can be done, practiced and developed. If you change your setting you can usually change your mood. “Worry is a thin stream of fear through the mind”. Worry affects the blood circulation and the whole nervous system. Carrying a load of anger around with you also wastes your energy. These negative qualities set up definite road-blocks in our mind. If you lapse don’t collapse. To prevent collapse, treat each lapse as a temporary problem.

FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE

Fortune favors the brave. Display courage, confidence and boldness. To achieve success, ensure progress, and make profits, one has to dare and take risks. Do not be afraid to take calculated risks. Be innovative, find opportunities and make full use of them. Keep your eyes, ears and above all your mind open. Be observant and listen with interest. Join hands with the right people and build a good team. The longest journey begins but with the single first step. The beginning of any journey is deciding where you want to go. Beginning of the life you want is deciding first as to what precisely you want in life. This is the first, fundamental and basic step you have to take in making success of your life. Knowledge is power and knowledge is strength and knowledge supplies you how to know. To derive full benefit of your knowledge you must act, practice, work hard and put in sustained effort, becoming wiser by experience in the process.