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Atlantic.Net Offices Closed On Independence Day Atlantic.Net Member Services call center will be closed on Sunday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The call center will re-open at midnight on Monday, July 5. The Offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday. The Network Operations Center will continue to be monitored during this time. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Parents Day
National Parents Day is celebrated on July 25 this year. According to U.S. Code Section 135, National Parent’s Day is designated as the fourth Sunday in July. People are encouraged to recognize and celebrate the role of parents in bringing up their children. Happy Parent’s Day!
Surfin' Safari:
2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
For 18 days beginning Aug. 11, 28 different sports events will take place in Athens, Greece, the official home of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. Hundreds of athletes and thousands of spectators will travel to Athens to participate and watch the week’s events unfold. Here are some helpful websites to guide you through the Olympic experience.
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Get started with the Athens 2004 Olympics.
• Brush up on your knowledge of the history of the Olympic games.
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Look here to preview a Schedule of Events.
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Another Olympic sponsored activity, the Paralympic Games, allows athletes with disabilities to participate.
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NBC, the official broadcaster of the Olympic games, shows programming on multiple affiliated stations. Information for the NBC TV Schedule can be found here.
• Get acquainted with the beautiful city of Athens with the picture tour.
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Going to Athens for the Olympics? For travel tips, look in the directory of restaurants, hotels and transportation.
Written by Tia Albright
Surfer Dude Answers
Your Questions
He's the PC professor, the gigabyte guru, the ruler of ROM. He's
Surfer Dude!
Q: I will be going on vacation soon and don't want to come home to an inbox the
size of the former U.S.S.R. What can I do? —
tednkath
A: Dude, mail certainly builds up when you're gone! There are a few options Atlantic.Net provides for when you go on vacation, and I'll describe them for you.
1.)
Hibernation. — Atlantic.Net has a rate plan called "hibernation" that our customers can choose when they'll not using their service for a while. This comes with a reduced fee to keep the account running while you're gone, and we can either set your e-mail to forward to another address, or we can make all incoming e-mail bounce, so your inbox doesn't overflow.
2.)
If you're thinkin' you want to keep the account active while you're gone, we can set the e-mail to bounce, thus saving you from Soviet overload.
3.)
Atlantic.Net email can be read on any computer that has Internet access, even if it's not ours! This is available by opening http://webmail.atlantic.net and logging in with your username and password. If you want to regularly check and delete your mail while you're on vacation, you can keep your inbox at like ... a manageable size. This option isn't available if the account is hibernated.
Q: Hi. When I get an e-mail with an attachment and try to open the attachment it does not open. What could be wrong? —
ghsnyder
A: Dude, if I go by the assumption that you’re using Outlook Express, then this sounds like a problem that has a totaly easy solution.
1.) Open Outlook Express and choose Tools, then Options from the menu.
2.) Click the Security tab
3.) Uncheck "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus."
Usually this problem means a security setting in OE is trying to reject attachments to stop viruses from downloading onto your machine, but it can backfire and not allow any attachments through. Killer.
Gotta go now. Surf's Up!
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Independence Day: Fourth of July Safety
In the quest for the ultimate Independence Day celebration, fireworks, food and fun grab the attention of adults and children. With the festivities in full-gear, the importance of safety precautions for the well being of family and friends should be a top priority. Here are a few tips to help you have a safe and happy holiday.
Safe guard your July 4 barbeque. Make sure to keep a source of water next to any open flames to properly prepare all food. The last thing anyone wants is food poisening at a barbeque.
Fireworks … the signature celebratory act by American’s on July 4. Here are some fireworks safety tips. Are you sure you know your state's fireworks regulations? Some states may have enacted temporary moritoriums on fireworks because of excessive dry weather. For more information about the policies within your individual community, contact your local police or sheriff's office.
Here are some tips to keep your children safe when they are swimming to escape the July heat. Whether at a public or private pool or at the local beach, everyone should know water safety.
Keep your furry friends safe too! Although some animals might react well with fireworks, until you know how your pet will react, it's a good idea to keep them secure inside your home.
Written by Tia Albright
Walk Away the Extra Pounds
 Looking for a way to work off the weight? Well here’s your opportunity to walk it off! The Oregon Scientific PE316FM Pedometer Calorie Counter with FM Radio measures the number of steps taken, the distance walked and the length of the workout. It also features a digital clock and an FM radio, complete with a headset for your listening enjoyment. A blue LCD screen displays the necessary information to regulate any workout schedule. This lightweight, durable pedometer clips conveniently to the waistband of clothing.
Tech Tip: Downloadin' for Novices
How to Download Software properly and what you need to know:
The Internet can provide many useful things including software. But as you may get the good, the bad is always right behind. Here’s what to look out for and how to safely download software to your computer.
First, you must know the differences in software, such as freeware, shareware, try and buy, and warez. Second, you should know where to download from. And third, you should know how to download safely.
Types of Software:
• Freeware is software that is free! I know what you’re thinking, NOTHING is free these days, that’s why there’s a catch. Some software is an attempt at programming and can leave you with bugs of code you wish you never installed. However, other software is SO good that it’s hard for you to believe that it’s FREE! You can find fun, graphic, Internet, productivity, security, network, and text utilities all to be useful and helpful.
• Shareware is software that has a trial period. Once the trial is over, you can either buy the software or remove it from your computer.
• Try and Buy is software from a professional software vendor and is a convenience because there’s little waiting period and you don’t have to leave your home. Just give them your credit card number and purchase it over the Internet.
• Warez is illegal software! It’s illegal because the owner receives no royalties. If it sounds too good to be true, it generally is. Why would anyone give away free copies of Adobe Photoshop or Dreamweaver when normally you have to pay several hundred dollars? Warez is also known for giving viruses.
Where to Download Software:
Some of the websites below can provide useful whereabouts to find software.
http://www.download.com
http://www.mysharewarepage.com/
http://www.thefreesite.com/
Safe Downloading Tips:
1.) Be cautious where you download software from.
2.) Don’t take risks.
3.) Be sure to have a good virus checker installed and running while downloading software from the Internet.
4.)
Always scan downloaded files before opening them.
There is lots of good software on the Internet that could easily save time and money. What are we waiting for? Get downloading!
If you have any more questions, contact our Member Services Department at 1-877-462-8526.
Written by Shannon Mendis
Data Center Solutions for Everyone
In the past year, the data center in Orlando has served as a hub for Atlantic.Net's network operations. It was built with an extremely high standard at a cost of $14.5 million. The facility combines technology with a high-end hosting service to meet business needs.
The data center is large, in a good location, and has organized separate providers including BellSouth, TWC, Fibernet and Sprint.
According to Aaron Gee, senior network engineer for Atlantic.Net, the data center was built with the idea of, "If you build it, they will come," and is exactly what happened when the center opened and offered high-speed dial up to customers in Maitland, Fla., for the first time.
Atlantic.Net's data center is secured 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It has two separate battery back-ups and a generator with fuel on site. It also has Biometric palm scanners and proximity card readers to control access to the facility.
"It has an extremely high security system," said Gee.
Businesses are no longer forced to look elsewhere in the United States for a world-class facility that will secure their information crucial for their business.
"A lot of doctor's offices and insurance companies are storing their information in this controlled environment," said Gee.
For more information on the data center in Orlando or other Atlantic.Net services, send an e-mail to sales@atlantic.net or call (877) GO-ATLANTIC.
Written by Shannon Mendis.
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