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Wireless Access Manager

In response to the growing need for libraries to control access to their wireless networks, GIS Information Systems, Inc. is introducing Wireless Access Manager. Wireless Access Manager (WAM) is a complete hardware and software package that GIS configures for libraries to install on a PC. The WAM software interfaces the hardware to GIS Polaris integrated [...]

Images of Currency

According to Slashdot, the latest versions of Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro have code embedded to “prevent the user from opening” a file that appears to be American or European currency. Since all counterfeiters eschew open-source and always upgrade their software, I am sure this will have an immediate positive effect.

Rise of the Graphic Novel

The Rise of the Graphic Novel is a book written by and for librarians. For that, it works. If you’re looking for a detailed history of comics, this isn’t your book. At only 64 pages, it’s a breezy read broken down into approximately five-page chunks, covering comics from their inception right up to today’s big [...]