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VIPRE performance shoot-out - Does it really not slow down your PC?

VIPRE performance shoot-out - Does it really not slow down your PC?How about the corporate versionI've been using Symantec Anti-Virus corporate for years and subjectively it seems a lot less "in your face" i.e. much less of an impact compared to its consumer cousin Norton Anti-Virus. I actually steer...

Tags: Performance management, Firewalls, Desktops, SECURITY, Network security, Viruses and worms, VIPRE performance, DOES IT, PC, NOD32, performance

Discussion threads 2008-08-07

Yahoo kicks off open search; Does it have the open platform street cred?

Yahoo kicks off open search; Does it have the open platform street cred?RE: Yahoo kicks off open searchIt helps that Yahoo was already using open-source products. By trying to move their initiative open source, they are recruiting the strength of the open source community to help fend off Microsoft. Seriously,...

Tags: SEARCH, Recruitment & Selection, irony, Yahoo! Inc., search engine, open source, platform street

Discussion threads 2008-02-26

Apple releases iPhone update - Does it trash unlocked phones?

Apple releases iPhone update - Does it trash unlocked phones?Buried in there...And, buried in there was a big security update. 10 vulnerabilities in all:See: http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=548_ryanRE: Apple releases iPhone update - Does it trash unlocked phones?It might be difficult to find anyone who was willing to take that risk.Engadget has...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Operating systems, Handhelds, Cellular phones, MCS, Windows ecosystem, Engadget, Apple iPhone, phone, iPhone Update, Apple Inc., DOES IT, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-09-27

XPS printing in Vista

XPS printing in VistaFollowing the linksJohn, maybe the links resolve differently inside of Microsoft.[url=http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/xps/xpsspec.mspx]The specification link[/url] leads to a standard trade-secret nondisclosure agreement which specifically disclaims any patent use authorization and requires agreement to eyes-only distribution, nondisclosure of contents, destruction of copies following merger or acquisition, etc.It doesn't require royalties,...

Tags: Printers, Microsoft Windows Vista, PDF technology, Adobe PDF, XPS, printer, DOES IT, patent

Discussion threads 2007-04-10

New hacker trick may expose Oracle databases

New hacker trick may expose Oracle databasesGee I am glad I got [b]LINUX[/b]Haha another hole in the windows programs . . I am glad I went to [b] LINUX [/b] now its not funny . . so much for ever using Windows again ! !Not usually a problemTypically, Oracle databases...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Databases, DOES IT, programmer, Linux, Oracle Corp., database, Oracle Database

Discussion threads 2007-03-05

Amateurs and pros seek common ground in open source

Amateurs and pros seek common ground in open sourceRedhat LinuxIsn't Redhat the most commercially used Linux platform and supported for corporate requirements.Ashokhttp://www.binaryspectrum.comAmateurism vs ProfessionalismDana, if the Debian chappies come after you weilding a large, dangerous operating system then you've only yourself to blame. I think you need to clarify the...

Tags: Operating systems, programmer, operating system, open source, Debian, Unix, amateur, DOES IT, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-02-17

Does IT create risky behavior?

Does IT create risky behavior?Users are the enemyWe have a small percentage of users that fit the description of this story. My staff and I are in a constant battle with these users constantly repairing, re-imaging and running spyware scans on their machines. I think until the management...

Tags: DOES IT

Discussion threads 2005-09-22

At CeBit, bejeweled MP3 players, cuddly Webcams

At CeBit, bejeweled MP3 players, cuddly WebcamsWho cares?Does it really matter that this TV is the largest? Does anyone really need a snooping teddy bear?7 MegaPixel Cell CameraHOW LONG would it take to transmit a single 7MP photo? Talk about using up all of your minutes!

Tags: Media players, Digital music, Digital media, DOES IT, Webcam, MP3 player, MP3

Discussion threads 2005-03-11

Microsoft settles Arizona antitrust suit

Microsoft settles Arizona antitrust suitYes, they are determined to use cash to get rid of distractions.But they will NOT remove Media Player unless they have exhausted all appeals. For Microsoft they will pay out Billions as long as they do NOT have to change business practices. The only way to...

Tags: Litigation, Operating systems, antitrust, Microsoft Corp., class action, operating system, DOES IT

Discussion threads 2004-06-28