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Columnists: Archive: December 2005 

What did We Really Learn in 2005?

Columnist Penny Klein takes a look at the past year -- what we did right and what we need to do better as we move into 2006.

When Data Spills, Who do You Notify?

Columnist Linda LeBlanc had her laptop stolen a few weeks ago, and she's still digging out from the mess. But the theft left her with some questions. Who should be notified?

2005: The Year We Didn't Solve Spam

Columnist Ray Everett-Church says we could have solved the problem of spam this year. It is doable. We just need to believe it can be done.

How do You Recover after a Stolen Laptop?

This just proves that it can happen to the best of us. Columnist Linda LeBlanc was pumping gas when someone stole her laptop... and weeks later she's still recovering from it.

Separating Functions makes Desktops Safer

Columnist Ken van Wyk says operating systems would be safer places if we did a better job separating the functions of software installation and software execution.