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Microsoft 'builds a branch to Java developers" with Teamprise buy

what I don't get it is...why would anybody using Eclipse would want Visual studio too.Eclipse is not...... the only IDE in existence. And Java is not the only language in existence. Some compagnies uses several technologies. I saw Linux and windows servers running side by side and operating in a...

Tags: Java development tools, OPEN SOURCE, Programming languages, UNIX, Operating systems, Eclipse, compagny, Java, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Java developer

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Psystar: Hoax or fraud?

Psystar: Hoax or fraud?Looks like fraud to meIf they're taking prepaid orders but nobody can find their physical location, it's fairly certain it's a con game. In the unlikely event that the business turns out to be legit, I'll be happy to retract and apologize.clarifications. first of all you...

Tags: Litigation, fraud, Psystar, Roberto Pedraza, compagny, Hoax, eBay Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-04-16

Traditional software licensing: Why you pay more and a look at your options

Traditional software licensing: Why you pay more and a look at your optionsYes, 20 years ago, software licensing was long term viable. That was then,this is now. For businesses NOW, going forward, software licensing is not long term viable. What they are saying is that what worked in the past,...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, software, software editor, compagny

Discussion threads 2008-04-11

Additional Resources

Groklaw suggests Microsoft sue, do over authentication

Are you in any way trying to legitimize patent trolling?You are well aware that what Microsoft is doing is what we all used to call patent trolling aren't you?My guess...Nothing will happen... this is just MS trying to protect UAC and runas from paten lawsuits.Besides MS would be idiot... well...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, authentication, Groklaw, patent, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Eric Schmidt on whether Google is getting evil

I Am A Victim of EvilHere is evil to me.I cannot stop Google from spamming me...or at least one of their Google Groups.A while back I bought an Ubuntu mini 9 from Dell.It was great.I loved it.It got stolen by some druggos while I was using it at Westlake plaza...

Tags: E-mail, Spam, Eric Schmidt, Google Inc., Evil, Google Groups, motto

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Dynex DX-L40-10A

Great LCD screenSeriously for the price this TV is a great choice. It has the same bases Samung entry level LCD Tv. The 40 Inches is the best size among Dynex selection because the 32in, 37in and 46in haves smaller a contrast ratio.A big + is that this TV has...

Tags: TVs, Monitors & displays, TV & Home Theater, TV

Discussion threads 2009-11-07

Oracle giving EU a hard time over Sun buy

Oh my, must not up set the crazy EU.Pfttt....A small question why EU can stop or affect a deal inside usa ..... or is the deal is global ....Also we EU dont fork MYSQL into something purely EU ... and tell Oracle to go to hell. If the...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Databases, Oracle Corp., MySQL, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Apple releases iTunes 9.0.2, kills Palm Pre sync ... again

Round up the executive and throw them in jailApple's behavior is simply unacceptable.Palm... Shakes HeadNote to Palm: Make a Front end that uses the iTunes DB or quit trying to keep hacking. It is REALLY stupid. A) You will never keep ahead of this.B) Even if you keep fixing it,...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Smart phones, Apple Inc., Palm Inc., Apple iTunes, Palm Pre

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

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

How would you fix the browser ballot for European Windows users?

Kill off Opera, or MS should pull out of Europe cause they can afford toMicrosoft should shut down all offices in the EU, pull out of the market entirely, and tell the EU to bugger off.Perhaps the commission will realize they were wrong.Seriously, over a browser, and the order of...

Tags: Web browsers, Web browser, Opera Software ASA, Microsoft Internet Explorer, ballot, ballot screen, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Mono-mania: It's risky business

M$ must give away its patentsIf M$ want to have its technolgies adopted by FOSS it must give up all its patents and GPLed the code.Until then we must stay away from any code that resembles M$ technologies and support Stallman and FSF in their fight against software tirany.RE: Mono-mania:...

Tags: .NET, C#, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Development tools, Operating systems, Programming languages, Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp., Mono, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Net Neutrality vs. "do no evil"

6 of onehalf dozen of another. Like all extremists you paint a nice picture from one perspective. All these internet companies are so innocent and all they want is a fair shake . . . yeah right. In order to maximize profits, they purposely underbuilt their networks. They advertize high...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Regulations, regulation, Videotron, network, Internet Service Provider, Net Neutrality, Bush

Discussion threads 2009-10-03

America backs away from the Internet with a whimper

Just like how the EU workswhen they do not agree on something, the bargining, voting, referendums, treaties, et cetera begin.And nothing gets done. I guess the internet will now become another thing to be bargin, bantered, discussed, and not agreed apon.Yes, the future looks so bright for it. I wonder,...

Tags: Mediterranean, Internet, parody, Dana

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

TomTom, Microsoft settle: Who caved?

TomTom, Microsoft settle: Who caved?It almost seems like TomTom was expecting this... as fast as they reacted.. seems like they had a contingency plan. I imagine they also wanted to ensure their stock didnt crumble.Its interesting how fast MS agreed though. Maybe it wasnt that big of a...

Tags: TomTom, Microsoft Corp., patent

Discussion threads 2009-03-30

Security is everyone's domain

Security is everyone's domainPunish Users who violated security measures!!Internet security will continue to be a major problem since most ordinary folks trivialize ang ignore basic computing security measures which jeopardizes the entire network. One security expert suggested that people who violated basic computer security measures should be dealt with by...

Tags: INTERNET, PRODUCTIVITY, security, SECURITY IS, computer

Discussion threads 2008-08-04

Thoughts on Bill Gates

Thoughts on Bill GatesGood lawyeringOne thing that is often forgotten is the fact that, when Gates purchased and licensed dos to IBM, the contract was the "killer app".It required IBM to pay for DOS on every machine whether they used it or not, while allowing MS to license DOS...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., Bill Gates

Discussion threads 2008-06-27

The company people want Microsoft to be

The company people want Microsoft to bewhat kind of compagny people want MS to beWell not very different that the one we have right now .... except no more fud ( if they have something again opensource just go to court and be done with it if linux...

Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., OpenDocument Format, Microsoft Office, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-05-23

Digging into Psystar

Digging into PsystarDigging into PsystarTwo options: 1) too good to be true, or 2) They really did not plan or prepare for the mediaEVERYONE knows this kind on news attracts a GREAT deal of attention, so I´m afraid its number one... Its all a sand castle...SHould have looked deeperpsystar.corp was...

Tags: Web site development, Channel management, Web technology, Fax, Desktops, Psystar

Discussion threads 2008-04-16

End of the road for unlocked iPhones

End of the road for unlocked iPhonesGet ready for a lawsuit Apple will losehttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/infolaw/2006/11/22/thanksgiving-for-new-dmca-exceptions/[B]a new provision allowing circumvention of access controls in cell phone handsets that can prevent use of the phone on other wireless carriers (including using your GSM phone in Europe — sort of defeats the purpose of...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi, Cellular phones, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2007-09-24

Google: The Anti-Microsoft

Google: The Anti-MicrosoftWow, I'm beyond impressedSomeone finally has the courage to stand up and say the truth.You expose the double standards that exists in peoples judgement/perception of companies/world. How blatantly Google does things and gets away with it and whats worse people keep begging for more.Google has not monopoly, and...

Tags: SEARCH, Cyberthreats, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-11-09