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ODF, OOXML...and now UOF?: ODF, OOXML...and now UOF?Data representationWell I would say there is a well-founded standard theoretical model for data representation. On the basis of this standard watching Microsoft move from archaic methods where the only way you can get at the data is through the application to the almost as archaic hierarchical...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Few People, KARMA, Steve B, OOXML, Company-A, OpenDocument Format, Company B, UOF; Discussion threads 2007-05-22
Should we have a formal "right to respond" on the Internet?: Should we have a formal "right to respond" on the Internet?Not necessary[i]Let me know what you think.[/i]IMHO:This is a non-issue.Let's move along to something more important like customer service. Why pay to have a response to a negative statement whether true or not when you can invest that money...; Tags: Blogging, negative statement, Company-A, Internet; Discussion threads 2007-03-12
Local PC retailers prep Vista system give-aways: Local PC retailers prep Vista system give-awaysWhere are the MS bashers...This shows that MS can be a good pal if they want to. I will definately look into it.TANSTAAFL.MICROSOFT IS DIGITALAnd digital is designed to run at 250 trillion cps.Dang. Microsoft is THAT SCARED?They are even GIVING Vista away?...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Vista ONLY, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Company-A, PC; Discussion threads 2007-01-24
Judge sides with Google in dispute over keywords: Judge sides with Google in dispute over keywordsA very EVIL Google...So let's see if I have this right.Company "A" spends 20 years building a recognised brand, then Google sells that brand name to company B,C,D, etc. as a "key word" so anyone searching for Company A gets redirected to the...; Tags: SEARCH, Branding, Google Inc., Company-A; Discussion threads 2006-09-29
Microsoft pushes standardized SSO at RSA: [Updated: 9:40 AM] Bill Gates and Microsoft kicked off the 2006 RSA conference in San Jose this year, and a key part of their message was identity federation using the WS-Federation standard. The WS-Federation Web Services standard was created by IBM, Microsoft, BEA Systems, RSA Security, and VeriSign to...; Tags: Company-A, WS-Federation; Blog posts 2006-02-15

Software rivals fence before appeals court: Software rivals fence before appeals courtLet me get this straight...- Company A fires/lays-off an employee- Company B hires the laid-off employee- Company B sues Company A ??? You *MIGHT* make a lonshot argument about an employee being lured away Microsoft vs Google comes to mind. But do you...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Company-A, Company B, software; Discussion threads 2005-08-03
Bet here for the best job in technology: Bet here for the best job in technologyDID THAT TAXI DRIVER SAY ...... SH!T?!?Hey, how come itanalyst always gets "Message Deleted" when HE says sh!t?Company A is workingwith a great new technology! It has the potential to relieve all human suffering - by providing almost limitless power! There are a...; Tags: job, Company-A, SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T SH!T; Discussion threads 2005-07-13
Airline's Net-friendly fee policy sparks spat: Airline's Net-friendly fee policy sparks spatCharge me to sell me your product?I already WILL NOT pay to enter a "club" store!What moron thinks customers will be happy paying to be able to pay for a product?The Airlines Ticketing system is bad enough...I will refuse to go around to 10 different...; Tags: Retail, Google Inc., Company-A; Discussion threads 2004-08-26

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Cloudworks shows the green side of managed services: Here's a refreshing twist: An executive with an ostensibly "green" technology who really isn't willing to pitch it that way. I'm talking about Cloudworks founder and CEO Mike Eaton, who really cares more instead about the "overall convenience and efficiency" of his company's services. He's playing the economy card, rather...; Tags: Managed Services, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology, Small Business, Cloudworks, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-26
Howard's happy: Sirius-XM merger (finally) approved; Now the work really begins: The government regulatory debacle known as the Sirius-XM merger has officially ended as the Federal Communications Commission approved the deal after 17 months of deliberation and lobbying from the National Association of Broadcasters. According to the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal the FCC approved the deal...; Tags: Merger, XM Satellite Radio Inc., Radio, Sirius, Howard, Satellite Radio, Digital Music, Advertising & Promotion, Federal Government, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Government, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-26
Foxconn snubs Linux users: Foxconn snubs Linux usersWho needs Foxconn anyway.There are plenty of good MB makers that do support Linux.It's a good idea to look at hardware compatibility at the distro's website anyway. I use Asus. But I have had to update the BIOS on every Asus MB I've bought to get...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Foxconn, Linux, BIOS, ASUS, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
What paper trail?: I've been carting around my latest sheaf of press releases about the green-ness of electronic document technology for weeks now. Yes, as I've blogged before, I am still one of those people who can't help printing out certain emails in order to act on them. Yes, it's bad, I know....; Tags: Xerox Corp., Paper Trail, Survey, Printers, Data Centers, Marketing Research, Hardware, Peripherals, Storage, Data Management, Marketing, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Talent development: Earlier this week I attended Fortune magazine's Brainstorm Tech conference which "aims to sharpen the thinking of the very well heeled attendees about the escalating impact of tech-driven change for all business and global society". There was a terrific menu of topics on offer:...; Tags: Talent, Collaboration, CEO, HCL, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2008-07-25
How OpenDNS, PowerDNS and MaraDNS remained unaffected by the DNS cache poisoning vulnerability: How OpenDNS, PowerDNS and MaraDNS remained unaffected by the DNS cache poisoning vulnerabilityOpenDNS is greatI have been using OpenDNS for over 5 months now on the company network and it does a great job for us. I would recommend everyone use this tool as it has increased our DNS...; Tags: Domain names, NETWORKING, OpenDNS, MaraDNS, Powerdns, DNS Cache Poisoning Vulnerability, DNS; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
From Chapter one: Data Processing and the IBM Mainframe: From Chapter one: Data Processing and the IBM MainframeWhose employees?Having done my bit for peace and understanding on other Comments, I've arrived here for edification. (My time on ZDNet is of course billed to charity, volunteer work in the community.)Because of the IBM Global Services connection, might be worthwhile...; Tags: Mainframes, Servers, IBM Corp., IBM mainframe, data-processing, mainframe; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Microsoft joins 'patch DNS now' chant; Apple patch missing: On the heels of the release of weaponized exploit code for the DNS cache poisoning vulnerability, Microsoft has joined the chorus of security pros pleading with DNS server providers to immediately apply patches to protect users from malicious attacks. The Redmond, Wash. security...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, DNS, Vulnerability, Apple Inc., Exploit Code, Microsoft Corp., Attack, Dan Kaminsky, Domain Names, Apple Mac OS X, Networking, Security, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Gateway stops selling PCs direct: Gateway stops selling PCs directHow does this save money?I mean won't part of the sale have to go to the outlet? While a direct sale Gateway gets it all? Also can we stop this name game thing. Gateway is not longer Gateway it's Acer. I remember...; Tags: Desktops, PC, Gateway Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
GMail adds "https:"-only connections but still not by default: GMail adds "https:"-only connections but still not by defaultGoogle obviously - and rightly so - regards this matter as important,as can be seen from the fact that even we in Sweden are now allowed to choose the [b]Gmail[/b] option to «Always use https» - I checked immediately after reading Ryan's...; Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Google Gmail, Gmail Add, HTTP, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Pepsi Bottling makes big green tech recycling commitment: Mammoth beverage manufacturer Pepsi Bottling is turning to Redemtech to develop a strategy in the United States and Canada for handling its e-waste, either through recycling or reuse. Under the deal, Redemtech has been tasked with the following: - Dispose of electronic assets. For perspective,...; Tags: Green Technology, PepsiCo, E-waste, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Weak US dollar starts to drive up mobile software prices: Weak US dollar starts to drive up mobile software pricesAnd this is news . . .why?Seriously, one software company in Europe (hmm, you know all that Euro software you buy, you know!) raises it's prices and we get that headline?ZDNet needs quality control!Oh Well, it can wait. ntno text; Tags: Tools & Techniques, mobile software, software, mobile; Discussion threads 2008-07-25