Vol. 2, No. 14 -- Week of April 9, 2000

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Welcome to Learn the Net News.

You may have heard about the new computers with 1-Gigahertz processors. While there is a definite need for speed these days, do you really need this kind of power? Are hardware manufacturers selling us another bill of goods? Read tech-guru Larry Magid's analysis of the latest muscle PC.

Pet lovers have a lot to choose from when going online to learn about Fido or Fifi. But just like your favorite furry friend, websites also have personalities. This week's Web Tour, Going to Cats and Dogs, points out the particulars of pet sites.

Just in time for Easter, we've affiliated with a new e-greeting service from American Greetings. Not only can you e-mail electronic cards, but you can design your own cards online, then print them, making a trip to the Hallmark store a thing of the past. My sister sent me a very funny birthday card recently that she crafted with this service. Give it a try.

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"Top Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week" includes:

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As you loyal readers of this newsletter know, I've been struggling to get DSL service hooked-up in my home for the last few weeks. Now that the battle is over, to the victor go the spoils--a fast, always on connection. So what have I been doing? Listening to incredible music and news from around the globe. Thousands of radio stations now "webcast," meaning that the station streams its signal over the Internet. With either the RealPlayer or the Windows Media Player, you can tune in to programs from once remote parts of the planet.

I've also been downloading some cool programs. Next week, I'll share some with you.

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