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- Microsoft Patents Sudo - So Sudo me!
- i do think that it time for some rule and regulation .and some major MS legal bashing . anti-trust Adrian this is shameless self promotionYou would not even have this if a reader had not given it to you. Means nothing but what youre getting out of it, HITS....
- Tags: Idiocy, patent, Microsoft Corp., Adrian
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- Time to ditch Windows for online banking and shopping
- Instead of a live CDWould I be able to install Linux in Windows and do the same?Amen! Happened today to a gov't computerhttp://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/10/computer_hacker_steals_479000.htmlYet another infected computer stealing OUR money.Absolutely ridiculous and irresponsible article!Show me an instance where a flaw in Vista/7 has led to a user being compromised? ...
- Tags: Operating systems, Cyberthreats, Web browsers, Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows, exploit, phishing, Linux, operating system, Adrian, online banking
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- Quad-core CPU for $99 ... from AMD
- The Athlon II X2 comes with 1MB...L2 per core. It's too bad they didn't use 1MB per core for the X4.2M divided by 4 is 512KNope, it comes with 2MB of L2, divided by 4 cores gives us 512K per core.Adrian has it right.BradDid you read his Post?He said "Too...
- Tags: Network technology, money saving, quad-core CPU, Adrian, DDR3, motherboard, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., chip, HyperTransport, DDR3 RAM, CPU
- Discussion threads 2009-09-16
- Has the iPod idea train hit the buffers?
- The "hype" Apple gave it?Apple sent out 2 notifications to the press. First there was an announcement of the event date and then later there was a "post card" invite that clearly marked it as a music event. Get something straight, Adrian, Apple didn't hype this event -...
- Tags: Digital music, Digital media, camera, Apple Inc., Apple iPod, Adrian, buffer, phone
- Discussion threads 2009-09-10
- Who is the 90-day Windows 7 Enterprise trial aimed at exactly?
- I don't understand you blog? You don't think there are not many businesses and organizations out there in the SMB market, for example, that fall into a large group that could benefit from trying windows 7 out? Are you saying buying a copy would be better? I don't get...
- Tags: Adrian, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-09-02
- Can Microsoft help developers break the 99?? app price ceiling?
- Winmo apps are differentDevelopers do not need MS blessing to sell and install their software on pocketPCs. Since windows mobile apps do not have to go through one app store they can be more specialized and better targeted. Also there is no need to go through any sort of "approval"...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Wireless and Mobility, NOW IT, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Adrian
- Discussion threads 2009-08-19
- Apple puts image ahead of safety ... again!
- Apple puts image ahead of safety ... again!The End: isn't that TWO questions?I've been told by the one who I give that blasted wedding band to that counting--and numbers in general--isn't one of my strong suits, but I do believe I can confidently get at least to five...er ok,...
- Tags: Adrian, Apple Inc., Apple iPod
- Discussion threads 2009-08-03
- Mozilla playing catch-up with Microsoft and Google
- Mozilla playing catch-up with Microsoft and GoogleWhat's the wordabout Opera? I would think this would be something you might want to investigate, and talk about. We're small, but loyal.It seems as though it should be on the burner, as Unite would make use of it completely.I am wondering if Mozilla...
- Tags: Adrian, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox, Opera Software ASA
- Discussion threads 2009-07-09
- Firefox 3.5: Well positioned as mid-sized browser gorilla
- Firefox 3.5: Well positioned as mid-sized browser gorillaFirefox 3.5: Well positioned as mid-sized browser gorillaFinally! It has been released. Now to download and install it. I'll be the first one at work with FF 3.5.Thank god I do not have the same attitudeRegarding your comment "I see no need...
- Tags: Adrian, browser gorilla, Firefox 3.5, mid-sized browser gorilla, Mozilla Firefox, Opera Software ASA, Web browser, Well-Positioned
- Discussion threads 2009-06-30
- Is SATA capped at 1.5Gbps on the 13" MacBook Pro
- Is SATA capped at 1.5Gbps on the 13" MacBook ProErm ... yes, they were!When Vista RTM shipped and users discovered that it's file & networking throughput was less than expected, they (and many ABM'ers who'd never even installed the OS) started baying for blood.MS fixed many of its file &...
- Tags: Apple MacBook, Adrian, Apple MacBook Pro, SSD, Serial ATA, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-06-15
- Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"
- Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"Not that big an issue....Not that big an issue since the defalt in Windows 7 RC is to allways notify... so as long as you don't tamper with the default you should be ok. And hopefully 90% of users will leave it...
- Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, Adrian, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7, flaw, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-06-12
- Are you ready for a wrist-mounted computer?
- Are you ready for a wrist-mounted computer?You're discounting the "dork" factor ...... that killed the Segway. That thing might be great for doing warehouse inventory, but walking around with it on, you'd look like a complete tool.It would look good with X-Men costume.......Seriously, I mean it.It needs a killer appHaving...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Engineering, Handhelds, Adrian, wrist-mounted computer, computer, wrist
- Discussion threads 2009-04-07
- Is Windows 7 reliable enough to release now?
- Based on the latest leaked builds of Windows 7, it appears that Windows 7 is entering crunch time, with a release candidate due soon. We've seen impressive performance test results, but how do these recent builds stack up in terms of reliability? I can offer anecdotal evidence. A week ago,...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Adrian, System Uptime, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2009-03-12
- Has Microsoft fired its first shot in the patent war against Linux?
- Has Microsoft fired its first shot in the patent war against Linux?The cornered rat is always the most dangerousSimply put, Linux is threatening Microsoft's proprietary model of extracting profits. Others have put it another way: Linux is a disruptive technology: one that overturns the traditional way of doing...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Adrian, Microsoft Corp., Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-02-26
- Parallels Summit 2009 - This mists are clearing on cloud computing
- While at Parallels Summit, I finally had the chance to meet a fellow ZDnet blogger, Adrian Bridgwater. Adrian is culpable for the software application development blog on zdnet.co.uk. His post, Parallels CEO: 'The mists are clearing for cloud computing', presents another view on Sergei Beloussov's CEO of Parallels keynote. Adrian...
- Tags: Application Development, CEO, Adrian, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Development Tools, Middleware, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-02-04
- Apple: Is the glass half full or half empty?
- Apple: Is the glass half full or half empty?What's the net profit?The important question is what their net profits are? Acer may be snagging more buyers, but if they are losing money on each discounted system then they can't keep it up for long. Acer may be trying...
- Tags: Sales strategy, Financial accounting, Investment, Operating systems, Adrian, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-01-15
- Steve Jobs takes "medical leave of absence"
- Steve Jobs takes "medical leave of absence"Steve Jobs takes "medical leave of absence"He is going to be just fine as will Apple Co. The sad part is the media did this to him. Its his health, it should remain private but the media didn't want to let that...
- Tags: Vertical industries, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., health care, stock, Adrian, absence
- Discussion threads 2009-01-14
- Happy Holidays!
- Happy Holidays!RE: Happy Holidays!Eggnog's not so bad, but with sherry??? Well to each his own I guess. Merry Christmas.Happy Holidays Adrian, Everyone!ntRE: Happy Holidays!eggnog - you really drink that stuff????lolMerry Christmas and Happy New Year. .HAN (XMAS, BOXING, NEW YEAR) DNTPlease do tell..How is that post-7000 build looking...
- Tags: Eggnog, Anderson Valley, Happy Holidays, Adrian
- Discussion threads 2008-12-23
- Argentinian Mac clone makes an appearance
- Argentinian Mac clone makes an appearancemac kickbacks?Why do you waste so much (E-)ink on a product that only has around 10% market share? I want more pc stuff from you and not just vista sux or mal ware is rampant fear mongering. zdnet iz on apple payrole?Why bother?I don't get...
- Tags: Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, hardware
- Discussion threads 2008-12-08
- Intel: We love you, iPhone!
- Intel: We love you, iPhone!Without Intel Apple fails.Who wants a Mac that cost more and is slower than a PC?Oh wait a minute...Ok. Who wants a Mac that cost more and is much slower than it is now?Without Intel CPU's the Mac platform is an under performing failure.Put down...
- Tags: Smart phones, OOA/OOD/OOP, Desktops, Processors, Intel Corp., Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., CPU, Adrian
- Discussion threads 2008-10-24
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