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The black lining to Symantec's silver cloud

The black lining to Symantec's silver cloudAnother multi-million dollar industry reliant on MS substandard software... perhaps Microsoft should entertain the notion of integrating the viruses into the OS, so that ... errrr ... oh, they already did!!!Consumer sales is the ONLY way a ...business grows. Maybe you've discovered some...

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Consumer sale, Symantec Corp., Norton Co., virus, antivirus, software

Discussion threads 2004-04-27

Wi-Fi market surges on consumer sales

Wi-Fi market surges on consumer sales4 yearsLest one forget it was just over 4 years ago that 802.11b in the name of Airport was introduced by the risk takers at Apple and the market for WiFi began. Thanks Apple. One IBM laptop, two iMacs and two iBooks are on my...

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi, consumer sale, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2004-02-10

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ZDNet readers don't care about celebrity endorsements

I agree with the poll. I'm not buying a new camera because Ashton Kutcher is pimping one out, or because Justin Timberlake is doing it in his commercials. I'll buy one based on the features I need. I'd rather see the commercials prop up the features rather than the celebrity.Oh...

Tags: camera, celebrity endorsement, advertisement, ZDNet-reader

Discussion threads 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

Netflix arriving on PlayStation 3 next month

Hail PS3!! PS3 is on the roar.. After beating XBox after a long time in console sale, they are back in news again after a successful deal with netflix.I was expecting this deal a year before. But its never too late. All the things will turn out to be good...

Tags: Game players, Linux, Right Now IT, XBL, Sony PlayStation 3, NetFlix Inc., Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Why Android is beating Windows Mobile

So, the analysts have it wrong.because they do not agree with your assesment, but they have it correct when they do?That seems quite selective, but then again, it could be true. That is why when I see anaylyst that believe that Android (for as good as an operating system that...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, operating system, Microsoft Windows, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

IAB to FTC: Rescind blogger rules

Completely self-servingBy this rationale, why does anyone ever have to disclose anything? You can apply this logic to traditional media as well. Afraid to admit in the blog that you got the stuff you rave about was free? The real impact is it opens a channel for the vendor to...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, blogger, free speech, traditional media, blog, blogging, Interactive Advertising Bureau, FTC

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

8 reasons I like the Motorola Cliq Android smartphone and 7 reasons I don't

"Surface" is not a transitive verb.Sheesh.That's incorrect.You'd know that if you ever surfaced your driveway with asphalt.RE: 8 reasons I like the Motorola Cliq Android smartphone and 7 reasons I don'tSo what about someone who is not a social social networking fanatic but likes good access to email and facebook...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Smart phones, Cellular phones, smart phone, phone, carrier, SIM card, Apple iPhone, Motorola Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

PC report: Apple pushing 10 percent share; Win 7 not expected to have big Q4 impact

Not what I'm seeingNot sure where this guy thinks people are buying PCs AHEAD of Windows 7 release. Most people that I know that are looking or have been looking for PCs are INDEED waiting for Windows 7. Why would you go through the trouble of upgrading when you...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

BuyersGuide 99 4.1.2 (Windows)

Awards include coveted Tucows.com 5-cows award. Easy to install and intuitive user interface. Prints great looking "As-Is" warranty status Window Stickers FTC Buyers Guide labels as mandated by federal law. Must be affixed to any used car offered for sale in USA (check with your legal advisor for local venue...

Tags: Car, Leadersoft, Sales Strategy, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Sales, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-12

Update: Collecting bad stories about Ticketmaster

It's like the mobA while ago, there was a "government inquiry" into Ticketmaster and their practices. The newspapers read like it was the mob against the government. And the inquiry just went away. Without government proactively acting to protect us, we are at the mercy of big, greedy...

Tags: Vertical industries, box-office, Ticketmaster Corp., government

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

News to know: XP Mode; Cisco; Comcast; 'Ardi'

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization to manufacturing [video=346621] Larry Dignan: Cisco doubles down...

Tags: Google Inc., Web, Larry Dignan, Advertisement, Microsoft Windows XP, Comcast Corp., Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Channel Management, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing

Blog posts 2009-10-02

Dell Latitude Z 16" thin-and-light revealed; Lamborghini angles hide boardroom muscle

So Sweet.Thats all I got, that thing is frigg'in cool!I just can't see paying that much...For so little. I would honestly rather buy a mac, and that's saying a lot, as they're horribly overpriced.I travel 75% of the year, and everything that implies: planes, rental cars, subways, metro bus/rail, the...

Tags: Notebooks, Dell Latitude Z 16, Dell Latitude Z, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Latitude

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

RIM signals price war potential; Fallout could be substantial

Thesis-changing?Potential MBAs racing to their pcs to start re-writes?RE: RIM signals price war potential; Fallout could be substantialWant to see consumers really scoop up smart phones? Have the carriers charge $5.00 a month for data plans... Some consumers don't see the value in paying $30 a month for mobile...

Tags: Keyboards, E-mail, Smart phones, Handhelds, Research In Motion Ltd.

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

News to know: Skype; reCAPTCHA; Oracle Q1; Zune HD; Bing

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Report: Skype founders sue eBay; could complicate Skype sale Dave Greenfield: Skype Founders Sue eBay and...

Tags: Google Inc., Oracle Corp., Microsoft Zune, Andrew Nusca, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Phishing, Microsoft Project, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Cyberthreats, Web Browsers, Handhelds, Security, Spam And Phishing, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Hardware, Internet

Blog posts 2009-09-17

More electronics salespeople recommend Samsung, not Sony LCD HDTVs

Why Samsung?Inquiring minds want to know.Is it just because Sammy makes Sony's panels?RE: Why Samsung?Good question. MAYBE - Samsung reaches out to them more? Just speculating, but when I did retail computer sales (15+ years ago) we had vendors reps that were in the store all the time. They did...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Sales force management, Salesmen, Sony Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., electronics salespeople, Sony LCD, Sony LCD HDTV, HDTV, electronics

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

Tech Needs New Words: Tech Marketing Needs Your Help

A few other words..."Microsoftonomics" - How to deal with economies of scale like where Microsoft lives. The high tech version of Voodoo Economics."Google-google dancing" - For those times where someone using Google finds something on the first try and just has to dance."Ciscotem Engineering" - Building systems with just...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Tech marketing, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-09-11

Wall Street still worrying over netbook impact on Microsoft's Windows 7 sales

Now if I could pay $15/year to keep Windows running .... I would be happy and MS would have a "steady" yearly cash stream. Unfortunately, the current setup is, "pay me now, enjoy later maybe".With the pay me now scheme, there is no incentive to keep me happy once...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, sales, netbook, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

Forget Linux. Microsoft trains retailers on how to pitch Win 7 PCs vs. Macs

Better than setting up shop next to an Apple Store. [i]That[/i] idea makes BOB look brilliant.RE: Forget Linux. Microsoft trains retailers on how to pitch Win 7 PCs vs. i think microsoft should work to convince xp users to upgrade to windows 7 as that will let the numeroususers of...

Tags: Desktops, Retail, Operating systems, Ksplice, Microsoft Corp., reboot, Win 7 PC, Apple Macintosh, PC, Linux, Win 7, average user, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

iPod touch camera modules failing?

Apple camera problemsThe rumors are definitely true. Shipments are going to be delayed until after christmas, there is a bigger problem than with just the camera unfortunately. There will be a fresh new lineup of the ipod Made in China crapTop dollar product made in China by dirt-cheap suppliers and...

Tags: Notebooks, iPod touch camera module, camera, camera module, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2009-09-08