- Why do Macs need so much fixing?
- Last weekend, in the course of a column about Steve Ballmer, my colleague Larry Dignan tossed an offhand shout-out in my general direction: When Ed Bott has a series on how to fix–or at least cope with Vista–you know this OS isn't so hot. Why should this thing need...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2008-05-09
- Google's open source problem is Affero
- Google's open source problem is AfferoOrly?So, if I understand things correctly (from the linked article and this), Affero would require Google to release their source code updates for software that runs the [i]services[/i] they sell, not just for compiled software packages as under the current Affero?In the case of the...
- Tags: Mac-user, Affero, F/OSS, open source, AGPL, Google Inc., source code
- Discussion threads 2008-05-09
- ClearDelta System Collector Service (zip)
- The ClearDelta System Collector Service, our windows based SNMP poller allows you to quickly setup and monitor your critical network devices, such as servers, routers, firewalls, switches, workstations, network printers and more. Installation is a mere 20 seconds or under. Service types are either or . Our Free service...
- Tags: Service, ClearDelta, Service Type, CDSC, Printers, Networking, Firewalls, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2008-05-08
- Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem
- Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modemEvDO can work with Linux tooNot sure if any work-arounds are available for this device but I have the old Sierra 595 card running on my laptop with Ubuntu.Works GREAT with Cradlepoint routers!When attached to a Cradlepoint cellular router, the UM150's EVDO connection can be...
- Tags: Modems, Cellular phones, EVDO, CradlePoint, Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO, modem, Verizon Communications Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-05-07
- Free software great and small
- Free software great and smallFree software great and small[i]In brief, it's a kinder, gentler version of Linus Torvald's quote that Linux is headed for "world domination, fast". [/i]BWAHHAHAHAHAHA! I had to laugh at that quote.Blah blah blah, Are you linux users really that dillusional? We've been hearing about how...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, Face it Linux, Linux, Free Software, LINUX IS
- Discussion threads 2008-05-07
- Mac OS 10.5.2 = Apple Vista? (updated)
- I've heard many different complaints about Mac OS 10.5.2 since it was released, from my own Skype/podcasting problems to issues with just about everything else, including: printing, third-party wireless routers, software freezing and problems with Time Machine. The Apple discussion boards are littered with stories about all kinds of crawlers...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Jason D. O\'Grady
- Blog posts 2008-05-05
- A personal denial of service attack
- A personal denial of service attackNot that easyMost email spam comes from zombie bots - computers taken over through nefarious means. I'm sure that your D.O.S. email could be traced back to one of these bots - and THEN who would you fine/cut off? It was probably 10 years ago...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, personal denial of service attack, Linux Expert, denial of service
- Discussion threads 2008-05-01
- Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router
- The Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router (MW-P54SS) is not your typical router. Instead of connecting it to your DSL or cable modem to share an Internet connection, you plug it into a USB port on your PC or laptop. Once plugged in, the $60--roughly the price of a regular USB...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, wireless router, Windy31, router, USB
- Product reviews 2008-04-30
- Vyatta - changing the world of Routers, firewalls and VPNs
- Vyatta - changing the world of routers, firewalls and VPNsWhat makes Vyatta different?There are many other companies doing the same thing if not very similar. Have you looked into any of these companies: Montego Networks (www.montegonetworks.com), TBD Networks (www.tbdnetworks.com), or Altor Networks (www.altornetworks.com)? You can also find a lot of...
- Tags: Firewalls, VPNs, Network security, Routers & switches, NETWORKING, SECURITY, Vyatta, VPN, firewall, router
- Discussion threads 2008-04-29
- Recent CNN Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack explained
- According to Netcraft: "The CNN News website has twice been affected since an earlier distributed denial of service attack last Thursday. CNN fixed Thursday's attack by limiting the number of users who could access the site from specific geographical areas. Subsequently, an attack was purportedly organised to...
- Tags: Denial Of Service, Distributed Denial Of Service, CNN, Attack, Danchev, Security, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-04-23
- How to troubleshoot your VoIP phone setup
- I use a Vonage VoIP phone, and I noticed over the past few weeks that I was getting a lot more static during calls and, far worse, that my Internet connection was starting to drop when I answered the phone. I can take some phone interference, but when my Net...
- Tags: VoIP, Phone, Router, Network, Vonage Holdings Corp., Adapter, VoIP Phone, Phone Adapter, Telecom & Utilities, Networking, Rik Fairlie
- Blog posts 2008-04-18
- Build your own Wi-Fi antenna
- If you need a signal boost and want to get a little creative, the U.K. site Heise Online has a detailed post on creating a homemade Cantenna for 802.11b/g routers. (802.11a routers require antennas of different dimensions.) It's a great way to recycle packaging for household goods and ramp up...
- Tags: Antenna, Wireless LANs, Routers & Switches, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Wireless, Networking, Rik Fairlie
- Blog posts 2008-04-16
- News to know: The week in video; Software licensing doomed?; Windows Mobile UI; Microhoo
- Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Traditional software licensing: Could a customer revolt cook the model? The week in video: Cisco's virtual health care project Sun Labs looks into 'proximity communications' RSA 2008: Sizing up security RSA 2008: Emerging tech...
- Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Yahoo! Inc., Video, Microhoo, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Patches, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Marketing
- Blog posts 2008-04-11
- Cisco opens up integrated Routers to third party apps
- Cisco on Thursday said that it has opened up its family of integrated services router (ISR), which combines security, switching, routing and unified communications in one box, to third party developers. The announcement, being made at Cisco's partner summit in Hawaii, is designed to take advantage of the trend...
- Tags: Router, Cisco Systems Inc., Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-04-10
- TFTPTerminal (zip)
- Written in visual basic 6 this program can connect to multiple routers for configuration/diagnostics via tcp/ip or a serial cable and can back up or retrieve the configuration files via an inbuilt TFTP server. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: Software, Serial Cable, Greg, Tcp/Ip, Tools & Techniques, Network Technology, Networking, Management
- Software downloads 2008-04-08
- Port Forwarding Wizard (exe)
- Infinite port forwarding until the destination IP address is achieved. Windows, Solaris, and Linux are all supported. It forwards any TCP protocol. For example: HTTP, SMTP, POP, TELNET, NETBIOS, and SSL. You can completely use this tool without learning. When you try to access some remote computer, maybe this computer...
- Tags: Computer, upRedSun, Productivity, Sun Solaris, Linux, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2008-04-07
- Secure Auditor (msi)
- Secure Auditor is a unified vulnerability nanagement solution which enables user to perform enumeration, scanning, auditing, penetration testing and forensics on different operational systems from single console with 30 embedded utilities like Cisco Configuration Manager, Oracle Password Auditor, Windows Password Auditor, Oracle Event Log Viewer, Windows Event Log Viewer, Oracle...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Secure Bytes, Secure Auditor, Secure Auditor Version, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2008-04-02
- CIPT1 v6.0 - Implementing Cisco Unified Communications IP Telephony Part 1
- Instantly save $500 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends April 30, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsPrepare to install and configure a Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) solution in a single site in this course, focusing primarily on CUCM Release ...
- Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., Phone, Telephony, Schaumburg, Router, IP Telephony, Cisco Unified Communications System, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, VOIP, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking
- Training 2008-04-01
- CIPT2 v6.0 - Implementing Cisco Unified Communications IP Telephony Part 2
- Instantly save $500 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends April 30, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsPrepare to install and configure a Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) solution in a multisite environment in this course. You'll focus on CUCM Release ...
- Tags: Telephony, Router, IP Telephony, Mobility, Cisco Unified Communications System, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking
- Training 2008-04-01
- Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote ARRU449
- The universal remote market is primarily dominated by Logitech's Harmony line, but there are plenty of people who--for one reason or another--don't like the Harmony's PC-programmable clickers. So it's nice to see some decent competition in the form of the Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote (model number ARRU449). The Smart...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, TVs, Branding, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Smart Remote
- Product reviews 2008-03-24
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