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Logitech Implements akamai edgecomputing for Java to Extend Marketing-Driven, Promotional Contest: Expecting to drive 100 times its regular traffic level to its site for a single day in December 2002, Logitech needed an infrastructure in place that could support a new contest application while scaling to meet the expected traffic surge. Utilizing Akamai EdgeComputing for Java, Logitech was able to extend...; Tags: Logitech, Akamai Technologies Inc., Akamai EdgeComputing, Programming Languages, Java, Internet, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Case studies

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Ubuntu: I'm extremely impatient: Ubuntu: I'm extremely impatientFor the certificate problems, try this:http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/Download Firefox 2, and for the repo problems just pick a mirror to use, if only for next day or two.Lots of other people want it at the same timeand you're throwing a wobbly. Perhaps you should go to as many distro's...; Tags: Web browsers, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, Web browser; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
Ubuntu: I'm extremely impatient: Okay, I admit, I am an impatient person. I hate waiting in lines. I have a superiority complex and a tremendous arrogance where I believe the world revolves around me. Hey, I'm a New Yorker, it comes with the territory. My wife, Rachel, is infuriated by this -- whenever we...; Tags: Ubuntu, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Web Browsers, Internet, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-04-25
XP SP3 - Downloaded and installed: XP SP3 - Downloaded and installedRTMAm on the RTM final build--no issues found here. Schweet.What version does "help" -> "about windows" show?I see the following:version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111 : Service Pack 3)Can anyone confirm this is the RTM version?download doesnt work for meI'm trying to download from the Top Downloads...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Document management, Modi, XP SP3, Microsoft Windows XP, Downloaded; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
FCC hearings: Comcast versus Vuze: The FCC held its hearing on Comcast's Network Management practices at Harvard University yesterday. Vuze executive Gilles BianRosa whose company filed one of the two FCC complaints against Comcast reportedly told the FCC yesterday that BitTorrent does not hog bandwidth. Since most Internet experts would dispute that claim, I generated the...; Tags: FCC, Bandwidth, BitTorrent, Network, Comcast Corp., Broadband Provider, Broadband, Vuze, Congestion Problem, Free Press, Broadband Internet, Networking, Network Technology, Telecommunications, George Ou; Blog posts 2008-02-26

Microsoft+relents%3A+Vista+SP1+available+to+technical+users+now: Microsoft+relents%3A+Vista+SP1+available+to+technical+users+nowAs I posted previously... build numbers ARE the same6001.18000 was the build number of the last RC Refresh, and that's what the RTM build number is. They're the same.That's not relenting...Microsoft is still shafting it's TechNet and MSDN subscribers by not releasing it now. This isn't relenting...this is jsut...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Vista is Microsoft, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, SP-1, technical user, Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-02-11
Social networks: The new pulse of the Internet: I ran across a post from Rich Miller at Data Center Knowledge noting that Akamai's content delivery network is handling 1 million rich media requests per second from social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo. Much of the traffic comes from applications maker such as Slide and...; Tags: Facebook, Network, Akamai Technologies Inc., Internet, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2008-01-24
Antivirus firm: Google text ad Trojan detected: Antivirus firm: Google text ad Trojan detectedFear the ad farmsI may trust a particular website by name, but what I don't trust at times is the advertisement tied to their pages. A coworkers antivirus stopped at least one vendor page's attempt to infect his PC whenever he navigated to...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, advertisement, Google Inc., trojan horse, Trojan Detected, antivirus, text advertisement, antivirus company; Discussion threads 2007-12-19
Alcatel-Lucent offers view of stabilizing Skype and other high-bandwidth traffic: Here at Fall Von 2007 we now have Paul Mankiewich, CTO for North America Alcatel-Lucent. His speech is entitled "The Network-'a plumber's view.' Paul points that: The network will become more mesh-like. The major trends, you don't see the major telecoms...; Tags: Lucent Technologies Inc., Network, YouTube Inc., Skype Technologies S.A., Alcatel, Networking, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2007-10-30
News to know: Meebo; IBM; Gmail 2.0; PS3 supercomputer: Notable headlines: Robin Harris: Build an 8 PS3 supercomputer. IBM aims to salvage silicon for solar industry. Gallery right. Michael Krigsman: What's the value in enterprise software? Dan Farber: Meebo joins the season of platforms. Tom Foremski: Battle...; Tags: Google Gmail, Larry Dignan, Oracle Corp., Supercomputer, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., E-mail Providers, OpenDocument Format (ODF), Spam, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Emerging Technologies, Security, Spam And Phishing; Blog posts 2007-10-30
Akamai and Fios work the download angle on HD video: Akamai and Fios work the download angle on HD videoABC HDI get that bandwidth issue with Flash player on Comcast 6Mbit broadband when I watch any of ABC-TV's HD content it freezes in the middle of download. Any idea why? Works great with SD content. FIOS is a...; Tags: Network technology, Fios, HD Video, Akamai Technologies Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-10-29
Akamai and Fios work the download angle on HD video: Akamai launched it's new site, HD Web today which is a promotion between Akamai and Fios to show off HD content. What's interesting about this approach is that it isn't HD content on the web, it's actually downloadable HD content using a Peer-2-Peer delivery model Update: I just got this...; Tags: Web, Video, Akamai Technologies Inc., Corporate Communications, Marketing, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2007-10-29
Akamai counters commoditization fears by extending WAN acceleration to business, communications applications: Akamai counters commoditization fears by extending WAN acceleration to business, communications applicationseveryone is joining the crowd...In my opinion, Riverbed is the best of breed solution for WAN acceleration. I work, as an engineer, for a Cisco partner and we are also partnered with Riverbed, because they have the best...; Tags: WANs, Network technology, WAN Acceleration, WAN, Riverbed, communications application, Akamai Technologies Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-10-10
News to know: Digital media ethics; Adobe flaw; AT&T; Gamemaster interview: Notable headlines: Ed Bott: Where do you stand on digital media ethics? Ed Burnette: Interview with a Game Master. IBM, 'Second Life' open borders for virtual worlds. Ryan Naraine: Adobe warns of critical PageMaker, Illustrator flaws Russell Shaw:...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Digital Media, Gartner Inc., AT&T Corp., TiVo Inc., Microsoft Corp., Ethics, Flaw, Business Ethics, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Software, Leadership, Management, Web Services, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-10-10
Akamai counters commoditization fears by extending WAN acceleration to business, communications applications: Akamai's announcement this week of much broader acceleration benefits -- to all IP applications, including VOIP -- extends its WAN optimization capabilities into enterprises and out to remote users. The move comes as Akamai is facing perceptions its services are increasingly commodities, and therefore under downward price pressure. ...; Tags: Application, Akamai Technologies Inc., Service, WAN, Akamai IP Application Accelerator Service, IP Application Accelerator, WANs, Internet, Network Technology, Networking, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2007-10-09
News to know: Office Online; Adobe buys Buzzword; AT&T's unlocking policy: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft finally unveils its answer to Google Docs. Microsoft Office heads to the Web. Microsoft brands its managed services with the ‘Office Online' name. Christopher Dawson: Web-based applications perfect for most educators. Gallery: Google Presentations--Getting...; Tags: ThinkFree Office Online, Apple iPhone, Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., Facebook, AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp., Sales Strategy, Microsoft Office, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Sales, Office Suites, Software, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-10-01
BitGravity challenges Akamai and Limelight: BitGravity challenges Akamai and LimelightUnits?Saying that BitGravity has 91.xxx throughput is great, but 91 what? "Content responsiveness" would normally be measured in milliseconds or another time unit, but BitGravity's number is way above its competitors and they seem happy about it. What are we talking here?; Tags: BitGravity, Akamai Technologies Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-09-30
BitGravity challenges Akamai and Limelight: After months in stealth mode gathering marquee customers, BitGravity officially launched its content delivery network. BitGravity co-founder and CEO Perry Wu claims that his CDN delivers superior service to the incumbents, notably Akamai and Limelight. Companies such as YouTube, Sling Media, Revision 3, Getty Images and the...; Tags: Content Delivery, Video, Akamai Technologies Inc., BitGravity, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2007-09-30
News to know: Vista hot fix; GPL drama; MSN Messenger flaw; Google: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft releases two Vista hotfix packs via Windows Update Free Software Foundation: No GPLv3 exemptions for Microsoft Ed Burnette: GPLv3 Myth #4: GPLv3 undercuts the Microsoft/Novell deal Ryan Naraine: MSN Messenger vulnerable to 'highly...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., EarthLink Inc., GPL, Larry Dignan, MSN, MSN Messenger, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., GPLv3, Flaw; Blog posts 2007-08-29
Akamai beefs up its HD distribution capabilities: Akamai beefs up its HD distribution capabilitiesWill Silverlight Play NIceHi Russell, it will be interesting to see if Microsoft will embrace H264 as Apple, Google, Adobe Flash and numerous others have. They have historically resisted getting behind standards and video is no different. I think this time they may have...; Tags: distribution capability, Akamai Technologies Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-08-28