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Google Earth zooms in

Google Earth zooms inSweet!Wow, I just installed the beta for Linux(it's native, thankfully), and it knocks the socks off that stodgy old TerraServer! Those aerial shots and animations are flippin' sweet! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take a virtual tour of the world. Two thumbs up...

Tags: Linux, Broadband Internet, local.live.com, axe, Osama bin Laden, Google Inc., Google Earth

Discussion threads 2006-06-12

The Smoking Gun riding high on Frey expose

The Smoking Gun riding high on Frey exposeI disagreeInternet forums allow interaction and an exchange of ideas and concepts, following Oprah's backside does neither...It's obvious, some people have no life...And live their lives through celebrities. Isn't that sad???Oh my! We don't know how to converse!Passive/aggressive or assertive?That is the...

Tags: Games, Smoking Gun, Internet Forum, AXe, Internet

Discussion threads 2006-02-01

Microsoft releases Internet Explorer fix

Microsoft releases Internet Explorer fixUmmm nice start but what have MS done for you latelyin the realm of MS IE fixes. Someone else can post the number of open holes yet to be addressed.Microsoft releases Internet Explorer fixIt's good to see that Microsoft is acknowledging and fixing these flaws.Not...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Web browsers, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., AXe, Internet Explorer fix

Discussion threads 2004-12-01

States scrutinize e-voting as primaries near

States scrutinize e-voting as primaries nearSo, ...What political system do we have?It began with this formula: Formula: Politicians serve those who pay more = MANY companies bribe politicians to do their business illegally.Centuries of development of this formula lead to MONOPOLIZATION of the political market = From many companies...

Tags: Government, Bill Gates, e-voting, axe

Discussion threads 2003-12-08

Opera update seals security holes

Opera update seals security holesCorrection--a buffer overflow, will allow an attacker to take control of Linux-based systems. --This should read "will allow an attacker to take control of the Linux USER account". This hack does not give you root access unless you were using Opera as root in which...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Viruses and worms, security, Opera Software, AXe

Discussion threads 2003-11-24

Additional Resources

Stop brain-dead software testing!

Stop brain-dead software testing!re: Stop brain-dead software testingin reality, its not usually software testing that's the problem. it's the project stakeholders who don't plan enough time to do adequate testing. it's the programmers who go way over their time estimates. it's the program managers or similar role...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, software testing, software

Discussion threads 2008-10-03

Perens new crusade is patent law

Perens new crusade is patent lawBull, there is no lack of innovation.True, open source is not free to take others ideas but that is how it should be. Face it, open source is nothing but knock off copies of propriatary. Sorry but thats just how it is.As to...

Tags: Leadership, OPEN SOURCE, Software intellectual property, New software product, new crusade, Perens, crusade, patent law, patent, innovation

Discussion threads 2008-10-02

iPhone + Lotus Notes = Opportunity + Annoyance

Maybe you saw the IBM announcement or the NY Times blog posting on it. iPhone now can run iNotes, a lightweight application for access to Lotus Notes email, calendaring, and contacts. But why the complex equation? Let me break it down for you: iPhone. IBM Lotus...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, IBM Lotus Notes, IBM Corp., E-mail Servers, Groupware, Advertising & Promotion, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing, Ted Schadler

Blog posts 2008-10-01

The price of a pink slip

The price of a pink slipdouble-edged swordThis is a double-edged sword. Employers are going to be much more reluctant to hire someone if they know they will have to continue paying them after they fire them. And what's the incentive for a laid-off worker to look for a...

Tags: pink slip, worker

Discussion threads 2008-09-23

What the credit crunch means for IT

The credit crunch has dominated the front pages in 2008, and claimed a number of high-profile scalps, such as that of the 158-year-old Lehman Brothers bank. As job losses mount, and with HP announcing it will lay off tens of thousands of workers following its purchase of EDS, here's...

Tags: Financial, Information Technology, Outsourcing Company, Industry, Supplier, EquaTerra, Outsourcing, Strategy, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Management, Nick Heath silicon.com, economy, IT management, HP, layoffs, hardware, software

News items 2008-09-17

Google Chrome has Microsoft's code inside, says MS manager

Google Chrome has Microsoft's code inside, says MS managerGoogle Chrome has Microsoft's code inside, says MS managerWhat a black eye for Google and a victorious win for Microsoft. Here we have Google who supposedly has the best programmers and they had to take code from Microsoft (who everyone says...

Tags: Leadership, Web browsers, Programming languages, Chrome, Windows Template Library, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., MFC, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2008-09-12

Bloggers vs. PR - the broken record continues to skip

Bloggers vs. PR - the broken record continues to skipYes and NoYou make a great point based on your confirmations. Though I think what makes more sense, and dollars, isn't just information. Mediabrokerr seems more fitting to play each side, as actions speak more loudly than just words...

Tags: public relations

Discussion threads 2008-08-14

NASA used cadavers to test Orion moonship

NASA used cadavers to test Orion moonshipArticle ToneI'm not sure why the author has such a negative of using cadavers that were donated to science to improve the safety of the capsule. The author pointed out that not all of the experiments or papers relating to the safety of...

Tags: moonship, ORION, NASA

Discussion threads 2008-07-25

Ballmer does Windows; Johnson joins Juniper

Ballmer does Windows; Johnson joins JuniperAlso.....Is he really the "face" you want for Vista? Let's be honest here Balmer is not loaded with charisma or well anything that makes one want to buy from him. Stay away from him maybe but buy? heh heh heh Just saying.....Pagan...

Tags: Sales strategy, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows, Vista! Hurrah, product people, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Juniper Networks Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-24

Internet Explorer 'feature' causing drive-by malware attacks

Internet Explorer 'feature' causing drive-by malware attacksNo surprise hereEver single vulnerability in IE is due to a built in feature.In fact, IE itself can be considered a "zero day" attack friendly vector. The primary point of failure in IT security.what version?what version?RE: Internet Explorer 'feature' causing drive-by malware attacks[i]taking advantage...

Tags: Web browsers, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Microsoft Internet Explorer, malware, malware attack

Discussion threads 2008-06-27

Bill Gates' web experience: Byzantine, idiotic logic

Bill Gates' web experience: Byzantine, idiotic logicFinally, The man gets a taste of his own chocolateThis has been one heck of a delightful tale, finally The Bill himself goes through the same hell the Windows users have to face every time that dreaded Update Icon enters the fray.Now let's see...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, E-mail, Channel management, Operating systems, Strategy, Now Let, Bible Story, Babel, Bill Gates, idiotic logic, web experience, Web

Discussion threads 2008-06-25

Neverwinter Nights 2 (dmg)

Rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero as you defend the Realms against one of the greatest threats of the age. Build a character that suits your style of play good or evil, chaotic or lawful, with any number of skills, feats and professions available at the click of...

Tags: Aspyr Media Inc., Character, Hacking, Security

Software downloads 2008-06-17

Will Microsoft kill Linux on ULPCs?

Will Microsoft kill Linux on ULPCs?Familiar or not, it's still XP.That will be a huge achillies heel for MS. XP runs well on modest desktops and notebooks. Not fast, but well. Take the EEE, it can run XP, however, it is slower, and as you stated, the...

Tags: Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, EEE, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Xandros

Discussion threads 2008-05-11

Here we go again ...

Here we go again ...Pure marketing hype.I agree with you, show me SOMETHING.It's time for ZDNet to hold Intel to the same standardsAMD has to update partners on roadmaps. The roadmaps leak, and ZDNet bloggers like Adrian and the former blogger George Ou delight in ripping AMD up for how...

Tags: Processors, Blogging, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-05-08

Why I won't be buying a "Hackint0sh" system

Why I won't be buying a "Hackint0sh" systemHow Soon We ForgetEven WITH Apple consent and lots of sales Power Computing and its Mac clone line is long gone. Apple does not need to disable hackintoshes; benign neglect will do the job quite well, thank you.Putting it another way, if one...

Tags: Professional development, Blogging, Psystar, Apple Inc., career, Hackint0sh, PC, science experiment

Discussion threads 2008-04-23