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Computer security is more than just firewalls and safe hex. In the digital frontier village, where civil law and Murphy’s Law coexist, it’s not enough to be protected against calamity, but also to be INSURED. That insurance can only come from frequent backups and sound data management.Gene Barlow is president of User Group Relations and an expert on hard drive and file utilities. As a representative of PowerQuest, a provider of backup and partition tools, he has been an active circuit rider in the PC community.

At the October 1st General Meeting, Gene will show us how to preserve our data with the latest features of PowerQuest’s Partition Magic and Drive Image, or utterly destroy it with SecureClean and WipeDrive security applications from AccessData Corporation.  

Gene will explain how users can organize data on their hard drive while running multiple operating systems on the same computer using PartitionMagic. Drive Image 2002, the latest version of PowerQuest’s backup utility, has many new features, including LAN support, and create-and-restore drive images while running in Windows.

In addition, Gene will outline six ways that can be used to get to Windows XP, and will describe advantages and disadvantages of each approach. In addition, he will talk about his CD called "Discovering Your Hard Drive." Also, Gene will bring handouts and door prizes. "Special User Group Prices" on many of these products will be offered at the meeting and available to members.

Taking care of our hard disks may not be always on our priority list. Gene Barlow will thoroughly go through the checklist and the software needed to achieve that goal.

Please note that Due to a scheduling conflict with Danbury Hospital, the October 1st general meeting has been moved to the Radisson Hotel & Suites, 42 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. The meeting will start a 7 pm with the question and answer session, followed by brief club announcements. The main presentation is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Bring a friend and secure your seat early. For more information check DACS web site at www.dacs.org