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Vista 32-bit vs. Vista 64-bit - Benchmarked: Vista 32-bit vs. Vista 64-bit - BenchmarkedHad the choice.Had the choice recently, between 64 and 32 bit. I went with 32 bit because I'm not confident enough yet in the maturity of 64 bit drivers and applications for what I specifically want in my pc. It wasn't an easy choice,...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network technology, defender, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit, Vista 64-Bit, PassMark; Discussion threads 2008-02-21
GPL defenders say: See you in court: GPL defenders say: See you in courtOnly fair...If you are going to use the code then you must abide by the terms of the license.I completely understand the SFLC's position. There must be a penalty for violating the license. Otherwise it turns into a game of using the code in...; Tags: Strategy, commons, GPL, GPL defender, defender, patent; Discussion threads 2007-10-01
Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market: Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits marketHEY YOUBULLSHIT!The problem is detectionDefender has done very poorly in malware detection.Spy sweeper and spyware doctor do much better. If you want a good process explorer you should try Process Explorerhttp://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.htmlEasily forgottenis the fact that Microsoft actually stopped defender from exposing some spyware because of...; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., Defender, Windows Defender, rep, anti-spyware; Discussion threads 2006-10-24
Beta of Microsoft's antispyware tech falls short in tests: Beta of Microsoft's antispyware tech falls short in testsAdAware and Spybot were among the also-rans.The comparison was to the results of two other programs. Those programs found more problems, but I'm uncertain so far about the significance.The reason for my patience is the chance for false positives and the...; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, anti-spyware, Ad-aware, Microsoft Corp., Defender, SpyBot; Discussion threads 2006-03-08
Windows defender Beta 2 vs. spyware: Windows Defender Beta 2 vs. spywareTraces or Apps ?Interesting. Is that "65% to 75%" number the traces or actual Spyware apps that were prevented from running again? I tend to subscribe to the theory that knocking out the spyware app is what counts, not necessarily all of the...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Suzi, Microsoft Windows, EXPLORERMENUEXT&Define, Microsoft Corp., spyware, anti-spyware, Defender; Discussion threads 2006-03-06

Windows defender annoyances: I blogged last week about Windows Defender and complained about PCMag.com's review. I said I'd test Defender against some real spyware, not just 6 commercial keyloggers. The next day I started to install Windows Defender on one of my virtual machines. It was a no go because... my VM is...; Tags: service pack, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows; Blog posts 2006-03-01
Photos: defender of the GPL: Photos: Defender of the GPLGod Bless RMSYou look leaner...mind if you release your new diet under GPL-v3? ;); Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Defender, GPL, photograph; Discussion threads 2006-01-18
Windows AntiSpyware becomes "defender": Windows AntiSpyware becomes "Defender"Windows AntiSpyware becomes "Defender"A fitting name for a fitting application. I guess I don't need to point out the fact that Microsoft is once again helping its customers by making them more secure. Anyone who thinks differently obviously doesn't value security.is the source code clouding...; Tags: Rootkits, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, rootkit protection, rootkit, Defender, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows, security, Windows Defender, Microsoft Corp., computer; Discussion threads 2005-11-07
defender of the Linux faith: Defender of the Linux faithsighCompliancy, Enforcement in Linux, I liked the freedom and the open-mindedness of this new and improved OS?I'm seriously considering taking my bong and going home.This guy is doing a real service!And, he is maintaining a very important project. This will encourage more to contribute.Why use GPL?This...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Regulations, Defender, GPL, Linux faith, USA PATRIOT Act, Linux; Discussion threads 2005-03-18

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Microsoft plugs Office leaks; Delivers 4 critical patches: Microsoft on Tuesday delivered four critical patches for vulnerabilities Office and Windows XP. There were six patches delivered. Here's a look by the CVE: CVE-2008-1091: Microsoft patched an object parsing vulnerability in Microsoft Word. Affected software includes Office 2000, 2003 and 2007. Microsoft explains:...; Tags: Microsoft Word, Attacker, Microsoft Office, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Zero Day Initiative, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Microsoft previews three critical bulletins; two for Office: Microsoft on Thursday previewed three critical bulletins for Microsoft Office and Windows and a moderate denial of service vulnerability for the company's security software. According to Microsoft's advance notification, the software giant will address the following in its Patch Tuesday update May 13: A...; Tags: Denial Of Service, Microsoft Corp., Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Office Suites, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Star defender 3 (exe): Get ready to fight through hoards of alien beasts as they mercilessly attack the Earth. Blast through eight huge missions as you prove who's boss, once and for all. With fantastic weapons, a progressive system of bonuses and brilliant locations, the excitement never stops. The explosions will blow you away,...; Tags: GameFools; Software downloads 2008-05-05
Yahoo may go nuclear vs. Microsoft: Close to Google ad deal: Yahoo may go nuclear vs. Microsoft: Close to Google ad dealanything is better than being assimilated by M$M$ brings only waste, death and slavery to what it aquires!Google must step in and save the day.Fire at willNext shot is MS taking it to the streets.. watch.RE: Yahoo may go nuclear...; Tags: advertisement, Yahoo shareholder, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Legg Mason Inc., shareholder; Discussion threads 2008-04-09
Gartner: Windows collapsing under its own weight; Radical change needed: Gartner: Windows collapsing under its own weight; Radical change needed...LOL... get too greedy and lose your focus. This is the eventual outcome, and Like IBM, Microsoft will have to pare down, rethink and take some serious blows. I don't think Microsoft will go away (too bad...) but they are sure...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Oops IT, Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Linux, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-04-09
Who's giving Vista a miss and waiting for Windows 7?: Who's giving Vista a miss and waiting for Windows 7?Windows 7I have let Vista take over for XP and I dont regret it and I dont see what the drivel is about the constant griping about it. Yes there are driver issues but MS isnt to blame -- its your...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7; Discussion threads 2008-04-08
Defending Java against Paul Murphy: Defending Java against Paul MurphyA musician's mindObviously no musician created it. But did he (or she) hang around a radio station before throwing the logic in there?Sorry Mr. Carroll...... but I'll remind you that "What moved me to respond ... was what I consider to be an inaccurate portrayal...; Tags: Programming languages, C/C++, SECURITY, Paul Murphy, Java, flaw, C, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-08
Microsoft's End to End trust vision: Can this identity, trusted stack thing work?: Microsoft unveiled its "End to End Trust" security vision and now the real work begins: Will anyone buy into it? At RSA, Microsoft rolled out a whitepaper that at the very least is quite the conversation piece. Reading through the whitepaper--something I encourage everyone...; Tags: Software, Audit, Privacy, Vision, Microsoft Corp., Hardware, Identity, Accountability, Audit Data, Internet, Financial Accounting, Security, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-08
Startup defender (zip): Startup Defender is a small program that sits in your Windows tray and constantly monitors the startup locations on your PC to help prevent programs from auto starting up behind your back. If a program tries to write itself into any startup location Startup Defender will popup a windows and...; Tags: Program, Startup Defender, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Management; Software downloads 2008-04-08
RRT - With Removable Media Malware defender (zip): RRT (Remove Restrictions Tool)with Removable Media Malware Defender is a tool that does the work for AVs, it re-Enables all what the virus had disabled, and brings every thing back. RRT (Remove Restrictions Tool) was designed & published for free, if you found it useful please let me know. No...; Tags: Media, Malware, iSergiwa Software, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-04-03
2nd-generation Intel Classmates reviewed: Intel recently sent me two examples of their second-generation Classmate PC for testing. The Classmates include numerous improvements on their already well-thought-out first-gen machines and mark the first versions that we can expect American and European OEMs to begin distributing in so-called mature markets. My students,...; Tags: Intel Corp., Intel Classmates, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Memory, Mesh Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-04-02