Abstract: A network comprises a plurality of computers including a first computer and a target computer. It also has a source of a plurality of policies, and an arrangement which installs policies on the computers of the network. The first computer has program code for accessing the source and for selecting one of the policies. The source responds to the selection to provide the selected policy to the installing arrangement. The installing arrangement has program code for automatically installing the selected policy on the target computer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates an improved fishing weight. The weight includes a soft carbon steel ball adhered to a half-eye swivel mount having an eyelet. A shrink-wrap film encases a substantial portion of the ball and the base of the swivel mount, leaving the eyelet exposed and able to rotate about 360-degrees around an axis.

Abstract: A networked computer system comprises a source of usage data relating to usage of software installed on respective computers of the system, and a source of attribute data relating to attributes associated with the computers. A usage engine evaluates usage of the installed software based on the usage data. A mapping engine selects a mapping rule associated with the installed software in dependence on the evaluated usage data and the attribute data and provides an action to take in relation to an item of software in accordance with the selected rule. The action comprises, for at least some installed software, replacement of the software by alternative software selected by the rule.

Abstract: A drywall tool filling pump includes a pump head removably attached to the top end of a pump cylinder positioned inside a bucket of drywall mud. Left and right hinge members extend from the pump head. A plunger shaft extends coaxially from the pump head. A lever has a proximal end pivotally attached to the top of the plunger shaft, and is positionable on either side of the pump head. A pair of connecting rods pivotally connect an intermediate portion of the lever to either hinge member. An output port arranged on the pump head may be connected to a variety of automatic drywall tools. A L-shaped mounting bracket has a top end attached to the output port, and extends downwardly for being positioned outside the bucket. A valve cap is attached to the lower end of the pump cylinder by bolts that extend through longitudinal slots on the cylinder, so that the valve cap may be easily removed by loosening the bolts, and sliding them out the slots.