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Apple to return 'piracy tax' to iPod buyers: Apple to return 'piracy tax' to iPod buyersOne more reason to support AppleI think this is a good gesture on the behalf of Apple, whereas Microsoft would probably add their own Piracy tax to a product. People should consider this act when purchasing their next Computer. Mine very well...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Taxes, Free trade, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating systems, Canadian Gov't, Apple iPod, Apple Inc., CRAPPLE, computer; Discussion threads 2005-08-09

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News to know: iPhone; DNS patch; Online privacy; VMware; Vista: Notable headlines: Tom Steinert-Threlkeld: A Modest Privacy Proposal Richard Koman: Congress looks at next-gen ad networks Techmeme: iPhone reviews Matthew Miller: MSM Apple iPhone reviews are up and may just have saved me some cash ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, DNS, Online Privacy, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., VMware Inc., Microsoft Corp., HP iPAQ 910, 3G, Domain Names, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-09
G8 and climate change: Is much expected from the G8 summit in Japan? Not according to the Aussies. The Canadian government doesn't foresee anhy progress on an agreement either. India's not a member of the G8 but as a major developing nation with a huge population it is at least politely allowed...; Tags: Japan, Nation, Agreement, Indian Government, Government, Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-07-07
What are the alternatives to the iPhone 3G?: What are the alternatives to the iPhone 3G?That is an easy onethe only alternative to owning an iPhone is death.[i]"Give me an iPhone, or give me death!"[/i]Funny, I'm wondering if there are any alternatives to the HTC Touch DiamondAs if the big, bulky, heavy nature of the iPhone wasn't bad...; Tags: Cellular phones, 3G, Apple iPhone; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
YouTube vs. Viacom: Google's IP wins; Users lose: YouTube vs. Viacom: Google's IP wins; Users loseCompetition?Does Viacom think that a 10 minute pixellated clip of a show or movie is really competition for seeing the entire show/movie on a TV or big screen? This is getting ridiculous. If anything, having these clips on YouTube is free...; Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, Viacom Inc., Google IP, YouTube Inc., IP, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Linspire sinks under Xandros waves: Linspire sinks under Xandros wavesOkay, Dana - Explain the Canada non sequiterIs Xandros Canadian? Is Linspire? Are you?If Memory Serves Me Correctly . . .. . . Xandros -- as well as the company from which is spun off, Corel -- was originally based out of Ottawa. Of course,...; Tags: Xandros, Linspire; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
News to know: Microsoft; Yahoo; Google; IT contractors: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Microsoft's search plan: It's about semantics and possibly for naught. Dennis Howlett: Powerset's smarts are Microsoft's gain Paul Miller: Powerset really does go to Microsoft... but for how much? Mary Jo Foley: Confirmed: Microsoft buys Powerset natural-language search...; Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Team Management, 3G, Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Scathing report slams UK gov't data loss: The UK government has released a scathing report, called the Poynter Review, criticizing Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs HMRC, following the loss of confidential data belonging to 25 million UK citizens. The report concludes "the loss was entirely avoidable and the fact that it could happen points to serious institutional...; Tags: Information Security, Data Loss, Accountability, HMRC, Security, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-07-01
News to know: Phishing; Gates gone; Google; Hyper-V: Notable headlines: Dancho Danchev: HSBC sites vulnerable to XSS flaws, could aid phishing attacks TechRepublic: Most report their IT career has been better than they expected Mary Jo Foley: J Allard gets a new job Mystery explained: Why...; Tags: Google Inc., Information Technology, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Phishing, Cyberthreats, Leadership, Strategy, Open Source, Security, Spam And Phishing, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-30
Canucks freaking over Rogers iPhone rates: Canucks freaking over Rogers iPhone ratesYou should see how much Rogers charges for cableThey do like their high prices. With the Canadian market being only 10% of the size of the US market, the level of competition between sellers is not the same as the US.For that matter, you should...; Tags: Cellular phones, Rogers, Rogers iPhone, Canucks, Apple iPhone; Discussion threads 2008-06-28
Canucks freaking over Rogers iPhone rates: Rogers/Fido just announced their iPhone rate plans today, and our Canadian neighbors to the north are sorta freaking out about them. Just take a look at Digg. We're kind of spoiled here in the U.S. with our unlimited data plans, but capped data and massive overage fees...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Plan, Microsoft Office, Databases, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software, Data Management, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-06-27
Gov't failures: Engineering brain drain and bad leadership: Gov't failures: Engineering brain drain and bad leadershipIt's GovernmentWhy should anybody put any effort into any government project. There is no penalty for failure. The pay checks keep on rolling.The oversight Congress are a bunch of self serving fossils, who for the most part are clueless.However, the public...; Tags: Six Sigma, Government, brain drain, bad leadership, CMMI, leadership; Discussion threads 2008-06-27
Gov't failures: Engineering brain drain and bad leadership: Many large-scale government technology initiatives are failing due to an exodus of qualified systems engineers away from the public sector to private industry. An in-depth analysis of the problem conducted by the National Research Council reveals the considerable impact of this problem. The...; Tags: Leadership, Systems Engineering, Computer, CAD, Productivity, Software, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-06-27
Miracles happen: a transparent gov't dashboard: Miracles happen: a transparent gov't dashboardexcellent articleI think ALL governments should be required to operate this way. Much thanks for the post...gary; Tags: dashboard; Discussion threads 2008-06-20
Planes, trains, and automobiles: Planes, trains, and automobilesRE: Planes, trains, and automobilesIt's all about fear and control. Since planes can cover a greater distance AND are easier to control points of entry are limited to a plane and fewer connection points they also offer a higher profile of success. The natural fear of flying...; Tags: Government, train; Discussion threads 2008-06-16
Is Canada's new copyright law a northern DMCA?: Is Canada's new copyright law a northern DMCA?just a technicality......but this isn't law in Canada, yet. It's just a bill at this point. Carry on...it will never beThis farce of a bill is the single most anti-consumer thing i ever saw in Canada.You can copy legally own media...; Tags: Digital media, Consumer electronics, DVD, northern DMCA, IS Canada, new Copyright Law, DMCA, copyright law; Discussion threads 2008-06-13
Is Canada's new copyright law a northern DMCA?: Canada has a new copyright law that limits consumers' liability for copyright infringement but exposes them to thousands of dollars in penalties for circumventing anti-copying technology, the Globe and Mail reports. The existing copyright law, passed in 1997, exposes consumers to a maximum of $20,000 in statutory...; Tags: Law, Copyright Law, DMCA, Canada, E-books, Personal Technology, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-06-13
Microsoft and Yahoo stop talking, and Google wins: Today Microsoft and Yahoo officially stopped talking -- the day, I'm sure, Yahoo investors were dreading. The hope that Microsoft and Yahoo might still work out a deal fizzled, and as result, Yahoo shares plummeted 10% before trading ended today. today announced that discussions with Microsoft...; Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-06-12
Hacking SCADA for terrorism and destruction: Hacking SCADA for terrorism and destructionSCADA vulnerabilityAs an Engineer who has spent the past 20 years working on SCADA systems for water and wastewater plants, I have some comments on this article. And yes we are a user of CitectSCADA First, where I work, we NEVER connect our...; Tags: Enterprise software, NETWORKING, hacking, terrorism, SCADA, network; Discussion threads 2008-06-12
Are you underinsured?: Are you underinsured?The problem is costs.Being uninsured is not the problem. It is a symptom. It is the cost of medicine. It is so expensive, that we cannot afford the insurance no matter who handles the policy. The profit margins on all the suppliers of medicine are absurd. A push...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Being Uninsured, Insurance deductible, health care, insurance, national healthcare; Discussion threads 2008-06-11