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Sage to be acquired?

Sage to be acquired?This could mess up our deal with themWe currently use Medical Manager and are in talks with them to upgrade to intergy, which is their new EHR software. I dont know if oracle or MS would touch them because the software runs on progress SQL, which...

Tags: SMB/SME, Tools & Techniques, codebase, Sage, Sage Software

Discussion threads 2007-09-18

Is Microsoft outFirefoxed?

Is Microsoft outFirefoxed?No.The momentum for Firefox is going to continue to carry it forward. Nothing short of a complete overhaul and some really kick butt features in the new IE is going to change that.Yepbut since they are installed on all old and new PCs, what they need is to...

Tags: Web browsers, Firefox thing, codebase, Microsoft Xbox, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox IS, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-02-18

Expert: Flaw still dogs Windows patch

Expert: Flaw still dogs Windows patchMan, nothing but excuses. They should be thankfull that people are helping.Seems like they always have a million excuses rather than apologizing and and trying to fix every possible exploit. They tried to blame the security company for not telling them all the possible problems...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows, exploit, flaw, codebase, rep

Discussion threads 2005-01-24

Additional Resources

MindNode 1.4.2 (Mac)

MindNode is an elegant and simple-to-use mindmapping application for the Macintosh. It was created with the user in mind and features a very simple and intuitive user interface that lets the user focus on expressing and developing ideas. Nearly no time is required to learn the interface. MindNode is based...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Markus Mueller, MindNode, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Software that automatically fixes itself, without shutting down

Invariant DetectionThis is supposing that the software is simple enough to determine invariants and not block valid code paths that are infrequently used. It sounds a lot like applying design by contract after the fact.Software That Fixes Itself?The headline implies an application that fixes itself. The article describes and...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, invariant, software, Clearview, erroneous execution

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

SCO story ends with a whimper

William Shakespear should have expanded on his "first ... the lawyers" bit!It is hard to feel sorry for people who go crying all the way to the bank!BAH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!Good riddance.Someone remind meThis turned out exactly how Bitty/No Ax predicted, right?: o )SCO Xenix & UnixRather sad that their expertise at delivering...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, SCO Group Inc., BSD, Linux, IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Microsoft breaks Firefox

IE Welded into WindowsIE is welded into the Windows Operating System,that is why Windows is so insecure and proneto viruses/worms.They thought by making IE basically explorer.exein concept they would ruin any competitor likeNetscape well they did in a way.Interesting part of it is, they failed becauseFirefox is the most popular...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Corp., flaw, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Android's Weakest Link

92% Post Consumer Waste RecyclingFirst time I'm mentioning this, but not the first time I've noticed.Isn't this essentially Arrington's comments with a nominal wrap around? And this deserves a by-line?Do you agree with the source? Do you disagree? Don't you have anything to add? Does this matter? Can I get...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Mobile applications, Handhelds, Wireless and Mobility, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Apple iPhone, Weakest Link, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-10-11

If open source were a monopoly

As always thoughtful, Dana. But there's a related problem..Open Source projects are notoriously bad a promoting the unpopular decisions. As such you can see open source as a form of populism.If someone wants to do a clean break - the sort of break which move technology forward - you will...

Tags: Open Source Project, open source, fork, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Highly exploitable Linux kernel bug found, patched

BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA! I have been saying for years that linux is insecure and here we have the proof. How do you linux fanboys feel now knowing that I was right and you were wrong? LOL!!! And its been there for years! Don't forget to start your compilers,...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, SECURITY, Linux kernel, Linux, vulnerability

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

LeopardAssist 2.3.3 (Mac)

LeopardAssist is a simple tool to install Leopard on older, unsupported Power Macs. It bypasses the 867mhz processor check in Leopard install to allow systems that don't meet the requirements to complete installation. No modified Leopard DVD's, no hardware hacks or tweaks, just a one-time run application. Much like XPostFacto...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, GenThree, LeopardAssist, Desktops, Productivity, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-10

Google plugs 3D hardware into Chrome

Google plugs 3D hardware into Chrome The Siren's callGoogle keeps tempting the tech community with new and exciting software. But, until they commit to stop recording private data about individual users of their products, everyone with an ounce of sense should boycott their products.Until then, Google remains the biggest...

Tags: Games, C/C++, Google Inc., Siren, game, Web browser, compiler

Discussion threads 2009-07-23

What is Microsoft's Web platform (and what's Chris Wilson's part in it)?

What is Microsoft's Web platform (and what's Chris Wilson's part in it)?Simple...The answer to your question is simple.In terms of standards, Microsoft needs to step up its game in supporting them. If other browsers support standards in draft stage, IE should as well. It should go above and beyond whenever...

Tags: Channel management, Microsoft Office, Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., Web, developer

Discussion threads 2009-07-07

And Windows 7's killer feature is ...

And Windows 7's killer feature is ...Invitation to Ed Bott:What is the killer feature, according to you?(note: has to be a feature for regular Joe Blow - not something that only admins get wet dreams about)RE: And Windows 7's killer feature is ...My bet for businesses would be XP mode....

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, killer feature, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-06-29

At what stage of life is the open source industry?

At what stage of life is the open source industry?First, you must define "open source".My point is many think open source is the GPL and Linux, in my opinion that is not true and "open source" is what we passed around in the local computer clubs two or three decades...

Tags: open source, stage-of-life, open-source industry

Discussion threads 2009-06-25

Apple finally patches musty old Java for Mac vulnerabilities

Apple finally patches musty old Java for Mac vulnerabilitiesDisgusting behaviour by AppleBy not updating Java, they have not only left millions of users exposed, but they have left users dependent on Java unable to access certain web pages. They should, absolutely, let Sun maintain the Java updates.I say this...

Tags: Programming languages, patch management, Java, Apple Inc., response time, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-06-15

Apple finally patches musty old Java for Mac vulnerabilities

Apple has finally released a Java for Mac update to fix multiple security flaws that were patched upstream more than six months ago. The fix comes three weeks after developers released proof-of-concept code to demonstrate the severity of the flaw and to nudge embarrass Apple into shipping...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Apple Inc., Programming Languages, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-06-15

OpenSolaris 2009.06: Getting Better All The Time

The June 2009 (2009.06) release of OpenSolaris provides a solid Open Source GNOME desktop experience like that of a modern Linux distribution combined with the scalability and stability of UNIX. Over the weekend, I had the chance to take a look at Sun...

Tags: OpenSolaris, Sun Solaris, OpenSolaris 2009.06, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-06-07

Microsoft Office still owns the desktop, future of StarOffice unclear

Microsoft Office still owns the desktop, future of StarOffice unclearMakes you wonderStarOffice/OpenOffice is so far behind MS Office that it isn't even funny. They are lagging in performance, usability, innovation, features, programmability. It looks like Office 97. featurewise and quite literally.It is the cheapo free/cheap alternative you only accept because...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, desktop, StarOffice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice

Discussion threads 2009-05-26

K-Meleon 1.5.3 (Windows)

K-Meleon is the browser you control. K-Meleon is a fast and customizable Web browser that can be used instead of Internet Explorer on Windows. Powered by the same Gecko engine as the Firefox and Mozilla browsers, K-Meleon provides users with a secure browsing experience. Based on the Mozilla 1.8.0.7 codebase....

Tags: Web Browser, Mozilla Corp., K-Meleon, Web Browsers, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-05-09