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- FAA hit with network glitch; Flight plans go manual
- Another glitch with a linux network? Its hard to believe people still use it for anything critical like the FAA and flight tracking. Its a toy OS and should not be used when the lives of people are dependent upon it.Cisco supplies the network backboneIt will be interesting to see...
- Tags: Operating systems, Sun Solaris, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, network, FAA, operating system, Flight Plan, network glitch, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- SmartWhois 5.0 build 243 (Windows)
- SmartWhois is a useful network information utility that allows you to find out all available information about an IP address, host name, or domain, including country, state, city, name of the network provider, and administrator and technical support contact information. Unlike standard Whois utilities, SmartWhois can find the information about...
- Tags: Network, IP Address, Microsoft Windows, TamoSoft, SmartWhois, Web Browsers, Networking, Internet
- Software downloads 2009-11-14
- Microsoft opens up Windows 7 to advertisers via downloadable themes
- Windows for freeI think a lot of consumers and businesses also would not object to their desktop being used as an advertising space by Microsoft if this would let them use Windows at no charge. I believe Google is going in the same direction with their ChromeOS.Its an operating system!!Windows...
- Tags: Operating systems, Windows 8, advertisement, advertiser, downloadable theme, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-11-13
- Apple's big box store debuts in NYC
- Not like Best BuyBest Buy does not do panoramic walls of glass.Apple Stores do not a jerk at the exit door asking to see your receipt.That looks really uglyUgh, the designer needs to be fired, quick.RE: Apple's big box store debuts in NYCHow does that in any way look like...
- Tags: Construction, iStore, Apple Inc., big-box-store, NYC
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- 2010 Lexus RX 450h
- Photo gallery:2010 Lexus RX 450hRemember that Seinfeld episode where George Costanza said, "I would drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable?" Well, sitting in the 2010 Lexus RX 450h is like being draped in velvet, and, with the economical hybrid drivetrain, it is socially responsible. Lexus vehicles show...
- Tags: Lexus
- Product reviews 2009-11-03
- Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City (Xbox 360)
- What the heck?Why does Rockstar Games continue to make the download content only for the XBox 360 which has literally only a fifth of the computing power of the PS3 (I'm a computer programming student, and I've done my research), yet those of us who weren't cheap and bought the...
- Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Grand Theft Auto
- Discussion threads 2009-11-02
- Microsoft doesn't believe Google Apps numbers
- Google Apps has been picking up some steam recently -- announcing a huge deal with the city of Los Angeles, and revealing numbers that suggest over 20 million users and over 2 million companies using the service. Microsoft, on the other hand, doesn't believe the...
- Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Microsoft Corp., Cloud Computing, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Garett Rogers
- Blog posts 2009-11-02
- 2010 Scion xB
- Photo gallery:2010 Scion xBWith funky styling and a reputation built around the tuner crowd and the sound-off set, the Scion xB almost single-handedly established the market for little boxy city cars in the North American market. However, the current generation xB faces stiff competition from the likes of the even-quirkier...
- Tags: Performance management, Scion xB
- Product reviews 2009-10-27
- Can open source software stop IT failure?
- I'm not so sure #1 is valid#1 is a variation of "many eyes make all bugs shallow"Does it help? Yes. But it also makes the implicit assumption that everyone that can view the code is competent to do so. So it goes back to resource allocation being an issue, if...
- Tags: Strategy, OPEN SOURCE, information technology, IT Failure, F/OSS, software, open-source software
- Discussion threads 2009-10-26
- Ultrasone Edition 8
- We've reviewed a number of Ultrasone headphones over the years--everything from iPod-inspired iCans to the luxurious HFI-2200s. But the new Edition 8s are, in so many ways, a very different Ultrasone. First, the Edition 8s have, according to Ultrasone, a completely original design that doesn't share any parts with...
- Tags: Ultrasone, headphone
- Product reviews 2009-10-21
- Carwatchers watching Tokyo
- ZDNet is now a car news site?Harry, where is IT in this blog? As a reminder"ZDNet: Tech News, Blogs and White Papers for IT Professionals. Where Technology Means Business: ZDNet delivers the best tech news, and resources for IT hardware, software, networking and services."So Harry, I have 4 questions for...
- Tags: Blogging, car, blog
- Discussion threads 2009-10-18
- 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
- Photo gallery:2010 Nissan 370Z RoadsterWhen we reviewed the new Nissan 370Z Coupe last year, we applauded the company for doing a sports car model update right. Rather than bloating out the car, Nissan reduced size and weight, at the same time putting in a bigger engine. But the roadster version...
- Tags: Digital music, cabin tech, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Nissan 370Z, car, sports car, Nissan 370Z Roadster
- Product reviews 2009-10-14
- Does software piracy lead to higher malware infection rates?
- Dial-up connections and malware?What percentage of the world runs their Windows machines on a dial-up connection? On those machines, it can take HOURS to download routine security patches, and most people aren't that patient.It sure does . . ."The rationale behind their claims is fairly simple - users relying on...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, security, computer, malware, software
- Discussion threads 2009-10-14
- Pitch of the day: Analytics PR spiel annoys Phillies fan
- First of allThe Phillies will eat the Dodgers starting pitching for lunch, and any person or computer that can't see that doesn't deserve to be talking about baseball. Also it is worth noting that a computer cannot predict the heart, desire, and most of all patience of a real champion...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, public relations, Phillies, Yankees, World Series, baseball, computer
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- HP's Touchsmart: A PC, maybe, but cooler as a TV
- Very well thought out box.I suspect HP has a hit. They have a really nice design on that thing.Screen which easily swivels is very importantIf PC manufacturers want people to increasingly use these devices' touch features, I believe that it is very, very important that they allow users to...
- Tags: Desktops, PC, HP TouchSmart, Hewlett-Packard Co., TV
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- Google: It's not me, it's you
- Wow, this thing is coolI'm a Google fan, but so far this looks much betterI know!I love it. It doesn't have all topics, but it had most of the stuff I searched for.weak, not for techiesJust put some not very popular words and the result yields nothing.Hmm interestingLast I spoke...
- Tags: SEARCH, Google Inc., Kosmix, search engine
- Discussion threads 2009-10-06
- MobilityPass Compass 1.2 (Windows)
- The MobilityPass Compass international SoftPhone is your encrypted Communication "Swiss-Knife" while abroad: Calls In & Out, SMS Text messaging, Unified Instant Messaging, Fax, Push E-Mail, Storage, Follow me numbers, Wifi Hotspot finder, VPN. SoftPhone: Free PC to PC calls, 100% FREE calls at great quality using your contact list. Send...
- Tags: Phone, Microsoft Windows, E-mail, Fax, Telecom & Utilities, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2009-10-06
- Horas 6.0 (Windows)
- With the world becoming more connected, people are following world events, doing business, talking to family and creating friends internationally. Horas is a world clock that helps you keep track of time in different cities by displaying multiple clocks on your desktop. Horas is packed with useful features and yet,...
- Tags: Clock, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Basta Computing, Horas, Productivity, Time Management, Desktops, Hardware
- Software downloads 2009-10-06
- Apple declares its environmental credentials
- Newsweek ArticleNewsweek recently had a list of the top 100 "green" companies. HP was surprisingly #1, with Dell at #2. Microsoft was in the top half as well. Interestingly enough, Apple wasn't anywhere in the top 100 that I saw.PR BS!What Apple fails to show is the mountains of toxic...
- Tags: Public relations, Apple Inc., climate change, aluminum
- Discussion threads 2009-09-30
- Microsoft vs. Google: An e-mail showdown at L.A. City Hall
- Contract worth $7.25 million? Google will probably do it for free, or as a minimum at a greatly reduced price. Cities like Los Angeles should take advantage of the competitive situation to drive the cost of email for the city to near zero.Remember, with Google, they also get GoogleApps. One...
- Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, cloud computing, Google Inc., e-mail, operating system, desktop, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-28
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