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Publisher’s Note
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Maulik Jasubhai
e set out in 1998 on a journey to redefine what you
could expect from a computing magazine in India. Four years later
and many miles further on, on that road we are still committed to
ensure that Digit continues to be a magazine that sets new
standards in technology content in this country.
The last year has been a time of change both within and outside
our worlds. Changes so enormous, that it was tempting for most
outsiders to write us off.
We proved them wrong.
We’ve moved on from being your best guide to computing to
your very own technology navigator. Our greatest strength in all this
time has been our people. And here I will take the liberty to include
you the reader as ‘our people’. Although we strive to create and
deliver a magazine of the highest quality, it would not have been
possible without your constant support and encouragement.
Karan Manral, over the past year has done some wonderful work
and has been the torch bearer for Digit. With this issue I would like
to introduce to you another person who is going to take Digit
forward into the next stage of its evolution—Vinit Aggarwal, who
is familiar to many of you as the former editor of our publication
Computer Gaming World. Vinit brings with him extensive experi-
ence in various editorial capacities as well as an undying passion for
all things technological.
I believe that we’ll continue this journey together into the future
of technology. We are committed to go all the way, with your
support.
Best Wishes
Maulik Jasubhai
Executive Director, Jasubhai Digital Media
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2002
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The world in DV
DV has turned the world of film
on its head. Here’s a look at the big
picture
90
What makes a CVS
tick?
A look at how a CVS allows sev-
eral programmers to work in
tandem on one project
Planning a vacation on the Net
Find out if Indian travel portals are really
better than your local travel agent
116
Parties aren’t always about
Throwing a LAN party
music, dancing and, um... ahem.
Sometimes it’s also about frag-
ging your best friend!
First-ever LCD monitor test
Get the right display solution with our CRT and
LCD monitor tests
INSIDE
FEATURES
28
Former investment banker-turned-
professional gamer, Sujoy Roy, tells
us if the shift was worth it
68
Stress Test software
Run your own benchmarks and keep your PC
upbeat with these self-test utilities
35
10 myths about programmers: we
set the facts right. Once and for all!
TEST DRIVE
82
Agent 001 is on the prowl to net
the best and most economic inkjet
printer in town
INSIGHT
83
Set up your own FTP, audio, and
personal Web server at home
86
Tux treatment
Smoothen your transition from Windows to
Linux with these hardware compatibility tips
92
99
A workshop that makes hard disk
partitioning as easy as pie
From overclocking to tweaking,
these tips will help you perk up
your PC
ARCADE
115
Tips and tactics on mastering
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
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82
Agent 001 helps you find
the perfect inkjet printer
90
A look at how CVS makes
work easier for programmers
68
44
We’ve tested 44 CRT and
12 LCD monitors; all you
need to do is pick one!
Put your PC on the treadmill to keep it fit
86
Keep Linux hassle-free by
resolving any hardware
incompatibilities
38
Use the Web as a holiday
planner and get the best
deals available
115
A behind-the-scenes
look at the world of
LAN parties
30
Enter DV, exit film—DV is poised to
take over as the next movie
medium
Reviewed
this month
REGULARS
MONITORS
NEWS FEED
LETTERS
WIDE ANGLE
DROOLMAAL
START UP
BAZAAR
QUICK START
Q&A
GAME REVIEWS
DIGIT DIARY
BACKBYTE
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15-inch CRT Monitors
Benq V551-M
BPL J5
Compaq MV5400
Krypton 500LR
LG Studioworks 563N
Microtek Flatvision 38F1
Philips 105E
Proview PA-566
Samsung Syncmaster 551s
Samtel SV-410
Viewsonic E53
17-inch CRT Monitors
Benq V771
Benq G773
Compaq MV740
Krypton V798
LG Flatron 700S
LG Studioworks 700S
Microtek 43F1
NEC Multisync 75
Philips 107T
Philips 107S
Proview 787N
Samsung Syncmaster 753s
Samsung Syncmaster 753
DFX
Samsung Syncmaster
765MB
Samtel 17 Futurist
Viewsonic E-70
Viewsonic E771
Viewsonic G73t
19-inch CRT Monitors
Benq 99SL
Compaq MV940
NEC Accusync95F
NEC Multisync 95
Philips 109S
Samsung 955DF
Sony CPD 420
Viewsonic E90
20-21-inch CRT
Monitors
Benq P211
LG Studioworks N2200P
Philips 201B
Samsung Syncmaster
1100p Plus
Sony Multiscan G 520
Viewsonic G810
Viewsonic P220 F
LCD Monitors
LG Flatron 568LM
Philips 150MT
Samsung Syncmaster
151MP
Sharp LL-T15S1
Sharp LL-T15V1
Convergent Easel CT-170
LG Flatron 782 LE
Samsung Syncmaster
171MP
Viewsonic VE 170MB
Viewsonic VP181
Sony SDM-N80
LG Flatron 295LM
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digit interactive
Inside the CDs
Software
OpenOffice 641c
If you’re looking for a free office
suite, then OpenOffice 641c
should fit the bill. This open
PLUS
Stones WebWriter 3.5.2e
Opera (Java) 6.01, CacheMan
5.1, HTML Compress 4.10
Stress Testing
Utilities
Give your PC a much needed
boost and test its performance
with these stress test and
benchmarking utilities:
HDTach, Nokia Monitor Test,
Quake III:Arena and more
Test Drive
If you’re looking for the
best in monitors then you
won’t want to miss these
tests and reviews
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Newsletters
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Round-the-clock
source software features a Word
compati-
ble word
processor,
allows you
to save to
PDF files,
and also
offers
enhanced
printing capabilities
help
for Linux newbies
Bookmarks
Bring out the Houdini
in you with these Book-
marks on magic sites
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Tips & Tricks
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Choice tips on Win XP
Arena: Top Gun
Medal of Honor:Allied Assault
Play the most exciting of missions from the full game in this
action packed demo. Lead your troop of soldiers on a mis-
sion to destroy a six-barrelled rocket projector and save lives
Extras
Diablo II Lord of Destruction patch and more
Music
Unwind to the tunes of DJ Smoke, Global Peace
Grooves, Sparrowhawk and catch the latest trailers
Gallery
A whole new look for the PC with these wallpapers,
Winamp skins, screensavers and themes
Sponsored by
and
Droolmaal...
Products that are setting the
mercury on the rise
Drool of the month
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APRIL 2002

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