Technology

Here are some technology tips that might be applicable to you or may help you to make some simple choices. Most of these have been used by myself and I can really recommend them for availability, service and the best price/performance ratios. Software to use Here is a selection of software for different purposes: Information systems (scaleable from private, to SME, to Corporate solution): PiGo Music production:  Fruity Loops e-Mail / Web hosting  If you want to obtain an e-mail account: Yahoo! or Google If you want to host your own e-mail and web domain: To register you own domain name: Domain Info To do the actual hosting for you (can also acquire a domain name through them): IXWebhosting Connecting to the Internet  There are various options available for connecting to the Internet, especially for personal/private use. In South Africa the lesser known option at the moment, which actually provides the best cost/performance ratio, is to get a 3G enabled cell phone. You can then connect your PC to the phone modem through bluetooth (or a cable). The advantages are that: you do not need an ISP any more (if you use one of the e-mail/hosting options mentioned above) you only pay per data volumes downloaded (which you can 'pre-buy' at lower rates once you start using substantial amounts) you can stay connected all the time you get a decent download 'pipe' with acceptable performance you can become completely mobile with your notebook it is much cheaper with much better performance, when used like this, than a normal fixed line dial-up. Want to know how technological things work? Do a search for whatever you want to know at: How stuff works If you have any other specific questions, you can also e-mail me.