iPad launch

iPads Available

The iPad WiFi model is here. At the Clarendon Apple Retail store in Arlington, Virginia, there was a line for the opening. But by mid-morning, you could walk right up and buy one, even without a reservation.

My informal survey shows that nearly half the people are waiting for the 3G version instead of buying the WiFi-only model available today. The 3G model costs $130 more, allows the option to connect to AT&T’s 3G data network, and includes GPS.

These launch events appear to be our generation’s version of Woodstock, which doesn’t say good things about society. Still, the gadget lover in me feels like a kid in a brand new candy store.

AntiVirus Bootable CD

Bootable CDs to the Rescue

Some viruses are so bad that they lock you out of your computer’s administrative controls. When that happens, consider using a bootable CD that can clean the hard drive of viruses. This often fixes things enough to let you get into Windows and make further repairs.

AVG Rescue CD

My favorite is the free AVG Rescue CD. It can be installed onto a CD or a USB stick if your computer allows booting from USB drives.

The AVG Rescue CD is a small version of AVG Anti-Virus that boots up using Linux. It does not load anything onto your hard drive so it is completely non-destructive. It offers you the option to download virus definition updates, which you should definitely do. This typically requires an ethernet cable connection to work.

Other Bootable CDs

There are many free bootable AntiVirus Resuce CD options that you can try. Let me know what your favorite bootable antivirus tool is.