"In the first part of this three-part series on desktop software ('Current Problems in Desktop Computer Usage,' June 2006 [sic]), I concentrated largely on the issue of open data standards and why I believe that it is desirable to move towards open standards. A formidable problem was noted--that of viruses, spyware, and other malicious software found running on our computers without our prior knowledge or approval. In this issue and the next, I will describe some 'new' software which has great potential to mitigate some of the computational problems we face..."
