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Aussies give open source golden crumbs from Microsoft table

Swine Flu...And now this!Swine flu, Windows 7...What other diseases are kids picking up in school?Maybe home schooling with low cost FLOSS systems ain't so bad after all!Dana, just to set the record straight,[b]FreeMind[/b], just like [b]Audacity[/b] is also available for [b]Linux[/b] ; I have it installed on my 64-bit [b]Ubuntu...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, learning curve, MuseScore, job, Microsoft Corp., computer skill, Linux, open source

Discussion threads 2009-08-28

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AntiSpam Sniper Pro 3.3 (Windows)

Keep your e-mail clean and safe! E-mail has become an indispensable system of communication for the average man not to mention its importance in the business area. However, where there's a light there's also a switch - the high percentage of spam over the last years has sometimes made e-mail...

Tags: Anti-spam, Microsoft Windows, Best Security Tips, AntiSpam Sniper Pro, E-mail, Cyberthreats, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Online Communications, Security, Spam And Phishing

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Yea Chess 3.15 (Windows)

Yea Chess is a chess versus computer. It has a simple interface and powerful and quick artificial intelligence. You can adjust the skill of the computer and save games. Version 3.14 features many small changes.

Tags: Chess, Computer, Drazen Beljan, Yea Chess, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-11

An unusual day, part 2 (or "My lease is up! Now what?")

Smart Boards...Are Smart Boards such a great idea? Those projectors are all good and nice but there are other ways to achieve the same thing...The Interactive whiteboard is a compelling technology for teachers, it closely mimics what they're already used to. But there are weaknesses. Firstly using a whiteboard is...

Tags: Projectors, Tablets, Notebooks, projector, unusual day

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Absolute Acey Deucey Backgammon 5.2.3 (Mac)

Finally, an Acey Deucey for the Mac, made especially for OS X! Now includes American Acey Deucey, international backgammon, Dutch Backgammon, Nackgammon, shesh besh and European Acey Deucey. Try this attractive and easy to use version of these games. Has many features including 4 different methods to move the pieces,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Gammonsoft, Dice Roll, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-04

40 years ago the Internet was born - now it devalues everything it touches

you are devaluing your proffesionshame on you.internet is one of the greatest invention in human history.Establishing walled islands on the InternetThe Internet is like a huge river, or better yet, sea, that allows users to move from small island to small island web application, to find the things they care...

Tags: Web site development, e-reader software, e-reader, Internet, Web site

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Absolute Backgammon 6.6.1 (Mac)

Ready for a new version of backgammon, made especially for OS X! Try this attractive and easy to use version of the game.Has many features including 5 different methods to move the pieces including your voice, 5 skill levels for all levels of play and, along with the default board,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Gammonsoft, Dice Roll, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 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

Free Silverlight streaming service to be replaced by paid Azure-hosted service

Ought to be interestingSilverlight is the means by which Netflix streams their on-demand content. I cannot help but wonder if MS cut a deal with the new Blockbuster service.Does MS support "open internet", or do they want us to pay for itDoes MS support "open internet", or do they want...

Tags: cloud computing, Strategy, Media Streaming, Microsoft Silverlight, NetFlix Inc., Microsoft Corp., open-Internet

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

32x32 Free Design Icons 2009.3 (Windows)

There are many different ways to get icons for your application. One of them is to design those icons yourself using one of the widely available icon-editing programs. But that could be a hard task, if your drawing skill are low or not present at all. The other way is...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Icon, Aha-soft, Icon Image, File Format

Software downloads 2009-10-18

What makes Microsoft's SharePoint tick?

Make a post explaining what SharePoint is...As you said, it is a complex product. I remember when Lotus Notes came out, it was difficult to pin it to a traditional category - what IS it? SharePoint may have some of the same issues of perception.What is SharePoint:There are 2 SharePoint?s,...

Tags: Content management, Groupware, Collaboration, Enterprise software, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SharePoint

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Byzantine Circular Chess 2.1 (Windows)

Byzantine Circular Chess is a computer chess game. The program actively develops human intellect with a new approach to a traditional chess game. Users can play circular chess against computer or a friend, find new chess strategies or make it the advanced chess tactics trainer. Packed with features this Circular...

Tags: Chess, Microsoft Windows, Computer, DriveMind, Byzantine Circular Chess, Productivity, Games, Corporate Governance, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law

Software downloads 2009-10-16

Seeking a Stallman for open source

Stallman is for OSS what Washington was for USAWe need more people like Stallman to liberate us from the M$ tirany not Benedict Arnolds like Icaza!We need to speek louder about M$ dirty deeds not to seek peace with the devil.Stallman is a liberalJust thought LinuxGeek ought to know that....

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Stallman, open source, Icaza, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-09

How important is 1:1 to literacy?

I think that writing with pencil and paper is over rated. I almost never write anything with a pencil anymore. The newer generations will write even less. Better that they learn to write with modern tools. And, what better way than to give each one a laptop.Tell that to Neal...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Web browsers, computer

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

Annual cost of IT failure: $6.2 trillion

I'm not buying their claims.. It looks like they're declaring all IT activities as a failure which is patently ridiculous.. The companies I support rarely experience a failure. I do the product evaluations up front and determine if a product is worthy of purchase and deployment. I use...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Strategy, software, CPU, information technology, IT Failure

Discussion threads 2009-09-30

SmartBunny Game Pack (Mobile)

A mobile board and puzzle game series with distinct themeSmartBunny game series challenges and improves your fast reaction, dexterity, observation, memory, logical and strategic thinking skills. Enjoy it, have fun, get relaxed and get smarter.Blind DuelA strategy board game in wildlife animal theme. Both sides duel against each other without...

Tags: Mobile, Board, Board Game, Corporate Governance, Games, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-09-22

Open source does not work well for bad guys

Open_Source is the futureOpen_Source 'Linux distro' driven appliances are the future, such as the many companies already doing extremely well.Closed source is a huge lethargic insecure monopoly trying to license/patent everything, however it is failing miserably. Look at the exploits of Windows, $9 Billion in damages last year just from...

Tags: open source, bad guy, Conficker, Linux, Closed Source

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

SmartBunny Game Pack 1.0 (Mobile)

A mobile board and puzzle game series with distinct themeSmartBunny game series challenges and improves your fast reaction, dexterity, observation, memory, logical and strategic thinking skills. Enjoy it, have fun, get relaxed and get smarter.Blind DuelA strategy board game in wildlife animal theme. Both sides duel against each other without...

Tags: Mobile, Board, Board Game, Corporate Governance, Games, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-09-21

Explosive Demo 1.0 (Windows)

Battle head to head with up to 8 players or test your skill against computer opponents in this fast paced arcade classic. Choose between any of the seven unique action packed environments to battle on. Two game modes include deathmatch and team tag for intense action!

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Action, Computer, Black Carbon, Productivity, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-09-16

Not your father's tech school

Tech schools are more important than universities now.The entire economic system has been changed so much that a university education is almost pointless. A person seeking a "job" would usually be far better off with an 18 month targeted investment in a particular skill. And we all know...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, BS Degree, CTE, job

Discussion threads 2009-09-09