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Security expert dubs July the 'Month of browser bugs': Security expert dubs July the 'Month of browser bugs'..."(Microsoft's) investigation has revealed that most issues relating to Internet Explorer in particular will result in the browser closing unexpectedly,"It's a bug. Fix it. I hate people who try to gloss over stuff - something Microsoft (not to mention most other large...; Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Web browser, ZDnet TROLL POLL, browser bug, security, tool; Discussion threads 2006-07-05
browser bug or did Yahoo! just acquire Technorati?: Browser bug or did Yahoo! just acquire Technorati?Source: bugHere's betting that the power of bugs to make news exceeds the facts of the matter.In other words, don't believe it.I say Browser BugI heard Dave Sifry speak just two days ago, and while Yahoo was also there, I didn't detect enough...; Tags: Web browsers, Web browser, Technorati, Browser Bug, Yahoo! Inc.; Discussion threads 2006-05-19

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Opera Mini 4.1 comes out of beta and earns a spot as my right soft key shortcut: It was only a month ago that I mentioned the release of Opera Mini 4.1 beta and today I received the announcement that the full release of Opera Mini 4.1 is now available to download and install for free. It is so good that it has now earned a place...; Tags: Opera Software, Channel Management, Internet, Telecom & Utilities, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-13
ReactOS no threat to Windows: ReactOS is an implementation of Windows Server 2003, still in alpha stage, and very interesting. But it is no threat to Windows. None at all. Especially compared with Linux. Here's why. Sponsors. Linux has big corporate sponsors behind it, starting with...; Tags: Desktop, ReactOS, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-13
New version of Windows Presentation Foundation released: Microsoft released a new version of Windows Presentation Foundation, their next generation windows application UI framework. The new version will ship as part of the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. Tim Sneath has a very long and detailed post of the features but I'll try and break down the...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation, Microsoft Windows, .Net, Benefits, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Human Resources, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2008-05-12

The application interface problem: I believe that almost any programming language can be used to build almost any kind of user interface, but that the closer the user interface is to the assumptions built into the language, the simpler and more efficient this component of the overall application will be. More importantly, I believe...; Tags: Application, User Interface, Tool, Productivity, Enterprise Software, Software, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-05-12
RIM officially announces the BlackBerry Bold and a $150 million development fund: There have been rumors of a new BlackBerry design, often labeled the BlackBerry 9000 series, and today RIM posted the official announcement of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone that will be coming this Summer to a carrier near you. RIM also announced a US$150 million mobile applications and services development fund...; Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Display, Handhelds, Smart Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-12
PanelDaemon GPL (msi): PanelDaemon is a free Web based Microsoft Windows Service Applications manager. It is designed to run under IIS. It can be used in conjunction with FireDaemon. PanelDaemon allows you to view, start, stop, and edit Windows services via your browser or mobile phone. PanelDaemon features simple installation and configuration. You...; Tags: Remote Desktop, Service, Sublime Solutions, PanelDaemon, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-12
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
Mowser purchased by dotMobi; is there a need for a .mobi domain?: A couple of weeks ago, Russell Beattie announced that Mowser was at the end of its life. His post took on a life of its own into a discussion of the mobile web and approaches to the internet on mobile devices. I heard today that Mowser will continue to live...; Tags: Mobile, Domain, Web Browser, Advertising & Promotion, Web Browsers, Marketing, Internet, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-09
If you want to sell a startup, plan a shutdown: Almost a month ago, Mowser founder Russell Beattie was lamenting his debts and telling folks his creation was disappearing. He also questioned the idea of the mobile Web overall. Fast forward a bit and Beattie is announcing the sale of Mowser to dotMobi. Go figure. ...; Tags: Web, Phone, Mobile, Web Browser, Russell Beattie, Advertising & Promotion, Channel Management, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
SecureLogin my Web (exe): SecureLogin my Web is an additional application integrated in the Web browser. You enter the desired Web page and SecureLogin my Web automatically transmits your relevant access data. SecureLogin my Web manages passwords for you. Since you no longer need to memorise your passwords, you can now use very long...; Tags: Web, Password, Web Browser, SecureLogin, Channel Management, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Devicescape for Windows Mobile: Devicescape for Windows Mobile enables your smartphone or PDA to automatically connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and home networks without having to start your browser, enter usernames and passwords, or configure security settings. Just power on your device and you'll be surfing the Internet or downloading e-mail in mere seconds. Support...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Network, Notebook Computer, Devicescape Software, Wireless LANs, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Operating Systems, Networking, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Jarum-Game Creator (exe): Jarum-Game Creator allows you to create great games using a simple programming language. Once you have completed your game it can be compiled into a stand alone .exe file. Updates and bug fixes will be sent though the updater that comes with Jarum-Game Creator v1.0. We have also included a...; Tags: Jarum, Jarum-Game Creator, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Xippee Firefox Extension (zip): This Xippee browser plugin works on all of your favorite search engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN), with versions for IE, Firefox, Safari, and Opera. There is a quick 60 second demo on the Xippee home page. Version 2.5 has a few minor bug fixes.; Tags: Firefox Extension, Bunn Technologies, Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Microsoft shares more IE8 security details: When Microsoft officials released a first test build of Internet Explorer (IE) 8 back in March, they said they were intentionally refraining from talking specifics about new security features and functionality that would be part of the next browser release. In the past few weeks, however, Microsoft...; Tags: Security, ActiveX Control, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Beta 2, Web Browsers, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Internet, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-08
JavaOne: The week in video: JavaOne: The week in videoThat is "Pushing Java FX to its limit?" and other stuffEnterprise 2.0 is pretty boring . . .If that is "Pushing Java FX to its limit," then they have a very, very long ways to go before they can even begin to compete with any other...; Tags: Programming languages, Web browsers, video, Java, Microsoft Silverlight, Web browser, graphics; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
Samsung Glyde SCH-U940 (Verizon Wireless): Photo gallery:Samsung Glyde SCH-U940Ever since we first played with the Samsung F700 last year at CTIA, we've been waiting for it to come to America. And starting today, it finally has arrived on our shores--at least in a way. The new Samsung Glyde SCH-U940 for Verizon Wireless offers the same...; Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Cellular phones, Verizon Wireless, touch sensitivity, Glyde, Samsung F700, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., touch screen, Samsung Glyde SCH-U940, LG Electronics Inc., display, handset; Product reviews 2008-05-08
Malware shipped with Firefox 2 language pack: Mozilla is warning that a Vietnamese language pack for Firefox 2 is carrying malware. In her blog, Mozilla security chief Window Snyder writes: The Vietnamese language pack for Firefox 2 contains inserted code to load remote content. This code is the result of a virus infection,...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Malware, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Mozilla Corp., Language, Virus, Cyberthreats, Web Browsers, Viruses And Worms, Security, Internet, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Mozilla spreads malware rather than security: Mozilla spreads malware rather than securityyet another demostration that open source code is NOT safer than closedyet another demostration that open source code is NOT safer than closedSh*t happens....There is no absolute security in computing. And there never will be. Not even when you are running Linux (safe from viruses,...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Web browsers, Murderers, security, Mozilla Corp., malware, virus, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-05-08