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Intel launches new chip for consumer electronics: In its latest bid to expand beyond PCs and servers into industrial and consumer electronics applications, Intel has announced a new family of embedded processors. These chips are not based on the Atom processor already used in netbooks and Mobile Internet Devices MIDs--those versions won't arrive until...; Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Intel Corp., Chip, Atom, SoCs, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Processors, Hardware, Networking, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus': The Linux creator has some harsh words for creators of the OpenBSD operating system, as part of a wider critique of what he sees as self-centered behavior in the IT security industry Linux creator Linus Thorvalds has labeled makers of the OpenBSD operating system a "bunch of masturbating monkeys",...; Tags: Information Technology, Industry, OpenBSD, Bug, Attack, Linux Creator, Torvalds, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Linux, Security, Software, Linus Torvalds, Linux kernel, Liam Tung, ZDNet Australia; News items 2008-07-17
Virtualisation and mobilisation (Setting up mixed cloud and mobile computing): Virtualisation and mobilisation Setting up mixed cloud and mobile computingYour English bias tells me I'm in ZDNet UK. ;)Sorry, can't resist! ]:) :) ]:)But anyway, Live Mesh is quite interesting! :); Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Handhelds, Utility computing, Setting Up, mobile computing, virtualization, mobile; Discussion threads 2008-06-13
UK prisoners to train for career in IT: UK prisoners to train for career in ITuhhh...what?That, without a doubt, is the stupidest thing I've heard all day.You’re taking convicted criminals, who have already been proven to have a “bendable” view on moral right and wrong, and teaching them how to commit potentially huge crimes from relative safety….or go...; Tags: Professional development, prisoner, information technology, career; Discussion threads 2008-06-13
Puncturing the myth of the invulnerable OS: Puncturing the myth of the invulnerable OSWell ..."Do you want Microsoft or Apple or your favorite Linux distro to say, “I’m sorry, Dave, I can’t allow that,” ..."Vista already does this when the broadcast flag is set, so not allowing any cracking tools shouldn't be too far behind. ;)Is Vista...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, UAC, invulnerable OS; Discussion threads 2008-05-20

USAF ready for cyber offensive: ZDNet UK has an exclusive interview with LTGEN Robert Elder Jr., who said that the Air Force Cyber Command is set to become operatational Oct. 1. Cyber Command will not just fight off "cyber" attacks from foreign countries (read "China") and terrorist groups but will go...; Tags: Ars Technica, R&D, Adversary, Air Force, Research & Development, Government, Security, Business Operations, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-06
ZDNet UK's list of top 10 IT failures: As you might imagine, I'm a sucker for failure trivia. ZDnet UK has compiled a list of the top ten IT disasters of all time. Although I question the inclusion of some items on the list, it's worth a peek: 1. Faulty Soviet early warning system...; Tags: Software, Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Centre, Airbus, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Laptop Computer, Russians, Airbus A380, Tools & Techniques, Management, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-11-27
D-Wave demonstrates latest quantum computer prototype at SC07: D-Wave demonstrates latest quantum computer prototype at SC07Other researchers aren't convinced...It's good to see there was someone from ZDNet at the demo - I've been watching D-Wave from the UK for a while, and put something up earlier in the week, based on the publicity, and the reactions of the...; Tags: D-Wave, quantum computer, patent; Discussion threads 2007-11-15
Greening your datacenter, what's it worth?: Gartner joins the chorus of tech watchers calling for greener data centers. Like the folks at Sun that Heather blogged, Gartner calls for managing the process through graualism. Don't rip it all out and start over. That'll take a lot of energy, of all kinds. ...; Tags: Data Center, Gartner Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2007-10-11
Beyond a shadow of a pornographic doubt, don't rush to judgment: Have you seen this man? Known only as "Vico," Interpol is apparently looking for him. According to the Register: Interpol says he appears in about 200 photographs of child abuse taken in Vietnam and Cambodia. His face had been "swirled" in the...; Tags: Declan McCullagh, Web, Interpol, Termination, PC, Story, Computer, No., Productivity, Workforce Management, Web Site Development, Human Resources, Internet, David Berlind; Blog posts 2007-10-08
Should net neutrality come to UK?: The president of the British Computer Society called on the UK to join the movement for Net neutrality, ZDNet UK reports. Professor Nigel Shadbolt said, "We might feel that we're happy with the degree of market force and flexibility in the U.K., but...what is clear is that...; Tags: U.K., Net Neutrality, ZDNet Government; Blog posts 2007-09-17
Sun/Google and Adobe now gunning for Microsoft Office: Sun/Google and Adobe now gunning for Microsoft OfficeOpenOffice.org MacThis sheds some light on why suddenly Sun has fired up much more active development of OpenOffice for Mac in spite of what is being done and the huge lead the NeoOffice project has.Lip stick doesn't change the fact its a pig.Sorry,...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), OpenOffice, Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., OpenDocument Format, Microsoft Office, Sun Microsystems Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-08-14
Emissions from popular laser printers may be carcinogenic. How will HP respond?: Two years ago, I pondered whether the bill cell phone companies were the next "big tobacco" after it had come to light that cellco's were over-meddling in the work of independent researchers at the University of Washington. Not only did cellco's look to discredit the research before it was...; Tags: Printer, Hewlett-Packard Co., Laser Printer, Laser, David Berlind; Blog posts 2007-08-02
London's 'free' Wi-Fi flips the switch, but you might want to upgrade: If you take a walk along the Thames these days, you can bring your laptop or iPhone with you and tap into London's new free Wi-Fi, ZDNet UK reports. Currently there are 13 miles of Wi-Fi along the Thames through central London, to be expanded to 22 miles in August.But...; Tags: Municipal broadband, International; Blog posts 2007-07-16
Microsoft forces hard questions on open source: A Microsoft spokesperson "confirmed it has no immediate plans to sue" over patents. In a statement mailed to ZDNet UK, Microsoft confirmed it would not litigate for now.No immediate plans. For now.Open source is getting played.Microsoft is holding a sword over the head of all open source users, and all...; Tags: Development, Enterprise Policy, General, Legal, Linux, management, mass market, Microsoft, Patents, Strategy; Blog posts 2007-05-24
Novell: "Windows cheaper than Linux": Novell: "Windows cheaper than Linux"Correct Headline: "One Windows Cheaper than 15 Linuxes"I am disappointed by the misleading headline.Going back to the source article on zdnet UK, it indicates that HSBC used multiple Linux distros and are now moving to one Linux distro, notable Novel Suse Enterprise.The EXACT same thing is...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, ROI/TCO, EXACT SAME THING, Linux, Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp., TCO, Microsoft Windows, Adrian; Discussion threads 2007-03-15
News to know: Virtual PC 2007; IT leadership; Joost's big deal: Notable headlines: Dion Hinchcliffe: Tracking the DIY phenomenon Part 1: Widgets, badges, and gadgets.Viacom to license content to Joost: WSJ.Jason OGrady: The DVD-R at right media that destroyed my SuperDrive photos.Donna Bogatin: John McCain announces McCain Space.Wind River acquires real-time Linux tech.Engadget: Its official: XM and Sirius plan to tie...; Tags: General; Blog posts 2007-02-20
Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista: Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure VistaduhSignature based anti-malware programs is weak.News at 11.ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Microsoft can't even buy protection, this is... pathetic!And they claim Vista is supposed to be secure? Not when Microsoft breaks McAfee, worthless Symantec, and other companies' products so they can foist in their own apparently worthless...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Windows Defender, antivirus; Discussion threads 2007-02-06
Police maintain uneasy relations with cybervigilantes: Police maintain uneasy relations with cybervigilantesSounds like what police told us!Our neighborhood has had a sudden rash of burglaries and home invasions, apparently from gangs coming from out of town. The police told us they can't afford to increase surveillance and can't improve response time when they are called....; Tags: Cyberthreats, Strategy, knowledge, health service; Discussion threads 2007-01-18
Wi-Fi fears: UK schools ban wireless networks from health concerns: Just when one thought the controversy had been laid to rest on whether Wi-Fi is dangerous to human health, two UK schools have banned wireless networks over health concerns, reports ZDNet UK Last week, the U.K. Department of Health set up an inquiry into the potential dangers of...; Tags: Wi-Fi, health, Education Technology; Blog posts 2006-11-30