Weekly Question
|
The Rules
| Note: The opinions posted on the Pagan Perspective pages are those of individuals and are not neccessarily shared or endorsed by the Witches' Voice inc. |
For Further
Discussion
Visit The
WitchVox List
of 242
Communication
'Net Sites:
Chat Boards
Email Lists
IRC Channels
| Author: Posted: Sep. 8, 2002 | This Page Viewed: 7,121,629 |
Question of the Week: 108 - 4/28/2003 Do You Speak Pagan Geek? Are you techno-savvy? A Diva of the Database? A Sorcerer of Software? Well, not all Pagans are so adept and they could probably use some techno-tips! If you know of any good Pagan (or non-Pagan) software, spam-fighters, anti-virus software programs, pop-up zappers or the like, please share your knowledge with us! If you have questions relating to these issues and would like some guidance, feel free to post your questions here. Perhaps some Pagan web guru can provide an answer for you. If you offer FREE Pagan related graphics, email postcards or other web tools and/or goodies, tell us where to find you. We all like treats! |
| Reponses: There are 38 responses posted to this question. | Reverse Sort |
| Here's A Cool Website | Apr 30th. at 3:40:31 pm EDT |
| CopperLion (Los Angeles, CA) | Age: 51 - Email |
|
In response to Jeremy's query. Here is a very cool website for downloading (i.e. printer friendly text pages) all kinds of info regarding all kinds of pagan related topics. Spells, recepies, history, lore, you name it. For free, of course! Enjoy http://www.ladyoftheearth.com Bright Blessings to All |
| A Good Freebie Site | May 1st. at 12:51:01 pm EDT |
| Moonfire (Western Massachusetts) | Age: 42 - Email |
|
I usually go to Tucows.com to see what they have, some of it's freeware, some is Shareware but the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend the Symantics (Nortons) line of products for system protection. I also recommend: Macromedia Dreamweaver Studio (Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks and Freehand as a set) and Adobe Photoshop. These programs are kinda pricey but if you are (or know someone who is) a student go to www.journeyed.com. They sell various programs at a significant markdown. Brid Bless Moonfire |
| My Website | May 1st. at 7:32:00 pm EDT |
| Ryan (Grand Haven, MI) | Age: 21 - Email - Web |
|
I have a section on my website devoted to neo-paganism and religious discrimination. in the downloads section there is an "internet BOS" i posted. i got it from Kazaa, i've gotten alot out of studying it. if your interested in checking it out its at HTTP://gerillapimp.tripod.com - Mo'Riff |
| Well, A Bit... Maybe A Bit More. :) | May 2nd. at 7:11:23 pm EDT |
| garou (Hamburg, Germany) | Age: 23 - Email |
|
I am geek-in-training and would like to help out where I can. My expertise is mostly with GNU/Linux, especially the Debian distribution. I have a network of three boxes and fiddle with them whenever I can unite need, motivation and time. In programming I have some experience with Java (yes, the programming language, not JavaScript) and ATM I work deeper into Scheme. If someone has questions I can be contacted on IRCnet under the nick garou quite often, if someone doesn't know yet how to get that far... Well, I hope someone else can help out. :) Most of my motivation to help comes from the hope for inspiration for more things to fiddle with, so feel free to ask. Oh, and as a warning, by now I wouldn't claim myself pagan, just more-than-casually-interested. garou |
| Spyware | May 3rd. at 11:17:16 am EDT |
| Lyra (below me) | Age: 32767 - Email |
|
A lot of people out there have virus protection and a firewall, but what about protection against spyware? Adaware is a program that checks your box for many kinds of spyware. Why do we want to get rid of spyware? So us techno pagans won't have to deal with the bother of little script kiddies getting root and messing with our digital books of shadows. Here is the url to download Adaware: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail.php3?fid=965718306 You could also go to Lavasoft's site to see what else they have to offer: http://www.lavasoft.de/ BTW: Adaware is free. |
| No | May 4th. at 4:47:01 pm EDT |
| SilverFalcon (Camp Hill PA) | Age: 20 - Email |
|
NO I do not speak geek |
| Earth-link | May 5th. at 10:03:45 am EDT |
| Nicole Mann (Iowa City, IA) | Age: 19 - Email |
|
All right, so I signed up with Earthlink for e-mail and internet, but they have proven worth their pagan-ish name sake. Earthlink now offers an awesome pop-up blocker. You have to have an account (which is worth it in my opinion, I've had them for years) , but if you do, you'll highly appreciate it. http://www.earthlink.net/ For anyone interested. Rock on, * Nicole |
| Heathen Database Programmer's Pics | May 5th. at 12:55:31 pm EDT |
| Cyneburga Grantanbrycg (Metro Boston, MA) | Age: 30 - Email |
|
My recommendations for Ad blockers: www.adsubtract.com. Has a free trial period, the software is reasonably priced at $29.95 for the full version. I tested the heck out of this, and it did well (blocked over 1000 ads in one day, and didn't crash and cry when I went to about.com!) Go to their Downloads page to get the trial version. It will not only block ads, but unwanted animations, music, and has what they call Advanced Cookie Management - allows you to identify those little spyware buggers. Trillian is highly recommended if you have too many IM/IRC/ICQ accounts to keep track of. Lots of cool skins available for it too. It's one-stop communication, and you can send files. Also supports secure chats. Shameless plug for myself: I'm a database programmer with over 10 years experience in the field. I'm Heathen, very pan-pagan friendly and specialize in small business clients. Everything from inventory dbs for your pagan supply store, to web-shopping and site administration. My current technologies include Oracle, Access, MYSQL, FoxPro, etc. I am Unix/Linux/Win/Mac proficient. I do a little PHP/Postnuke stuff as well. If your store or organization needs a hand with upgrades or creation, drop me a line, free estimates. -Cyneburga |
| Pop Ups And Targeted Advertising | May 5th. at 1:08:00 pm EDT |
| Aradia (Weslaco TX) | Age: 30 - Email - Web |
|
Being quite fluent in Geek, my recommendations would be as follows... For home computer protection: Norton AntiVirus (availale for purchase at your local office/computer supply store) , Ad-Aware by LavaSoft (available at http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/) , NoAds (pop up killer available at http://www.southbaypc.com/NoAds/) When ever I build or restore a system for a client, I always install at a bare minimum the last two (they are both free and available for download from the links above) Namaste! Aradia Owner Kismet Designs |
| Wish I Did | May 5th. at 6:57:06 pm EDT |
| jason (georgia) | Age: 21 - Email |
|
well if someone is in the mood to educate me i would be more than willing to learn send a message if you want |
| Firewall/Pop Up- Cookie Fighter | May 5th. at 9:49:54 pm EDT |
| Dana (Fairfax) | Age: 15 - Email |
|
a great firewall is zone alarm ask your local computer store and they can find it for you and a great spam/cookie fighter is buzz off like zone alarm ask your local store |
| I Am A Poet But Not Geek Literate | May 6th. at 2:26:26 am EDT |
| Lilavieve (North Dakota) | Age: 24 - Email |
|
well i am filled with beautiful words but not techno savy technology so if any one else would like to share with me feel free i would love the help |
1
2
3
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright 1997-2013 The Witches' Voice Inc. All rights reserved
Note: Authors & Artists retain the copyright for their work(s) on this website.
Unauthorized reproduction without prior permission is a violation of copyright laws.
Website structure, evolution and php coding by Fritz Jung on a Macintosh G5.
Any and all personal political opinions expressed in the public listing sections (including, but not restricted to, personals, events, groups, shops, Wren’s Nest, etc.) are solely those of the author(s) and do not reflect the opinion of The Witches’ Voice, Inc. TWV is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization.
Sponsorship: Visit the Witches' Voice Sponsor Page for info on how you
can help support this Community Resource. Donations ARE Tax Deductible.
The Witches' Voice carries a 501(c)(3) certificate and a Federal Tax ID.
Mail Us: The Witches' Voice Inc., P.O. Box 341018, Tampa, Florida 33694-1018 U.S.A.