This works because programs like Outlook can read different types of files. The file we're going to be creating is called a vCalendar file -- be aware this will only work if your visitor has Outlook 97 and above (Outlook Express is no good here).

What we'll be doing here is creating event on our computer in form of an appointment on Outlook calendar. Then, we'll export it to a file our visitors can click on, and when they do, it'll import all info about meeting right into their Outlook calendar.

Let's get started. Open Outlook, go to your calendar and find correct date, and double click.

Type in a subject, this will be your event's title. For location put in something like URL if this is an Internet thing or a phone number with a passcode if this is a phone-based teleseminar.

Then choose a start time and end time, in your time zone. The COOL thing about this is when user adds this appointment, it will appear adjusted to their own time zone.

The acronym RAID, first used in 1988, stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or Independent) Disks. RAID is an assembly of disk drives, also known as ‘disk array’, which operates as one storage unit. In general, drives could be any storage system with random data access such as magnetic hard drives, optical storage, magnetic tapes, etc. RAID has several functions which include providing a way of accessing multiple disks grouped together to appear as a single device, spreading data access out over these disks which reduces risk of losing data if one drive should fail, and improving access time.

Can RAID fail?

RAID undoubtedly offers more data protection than non-RAID disk systems. However, management of disks and data distribution across them can be complex. Complex redundant systems can suffer failure, most often not a fault of technology used or design of array, but most likely because of its failure to correctly apply these systems which leads to a single point of failure causing disastrous data loss.

No matter how well designed or implemented RAID system is, there is still a factor that can cause RAID data array problems, human factor. The more complex system, higher likelihood for mistakes to occur. Note following:

• Multiple drives can fail in an array.
• Arrays are normally boxed in a single case, so physical damage can affect multiple drives and control electronics.
• Many people don't back up RAID systems because they're 'fault tolerant' - however they're not 'fault proof'.