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CIO Jury: Cloud funding is on the rise, but big security questions linger

I've said it before, SaaS will make fools out of people who use itData ownership, security, lock-in licensing, company going under (have any of the Aye-sayers bothered to look at a little thing called "the economy"?)Especially lock-in licensing; will the companies providing these services do a darn thing once set...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Managed hosting, cloud computing, software-as-a-service, security, Double-standard

Discussion threads 2009-09-17

With Android it's the software stupid

With Android it's the software stupidWell, we ARE hoping that Google and TMobile can force other phonemanufacturers to offer completely open phones, and of course force carriers to let them on their networks. Google cares more about getting lots of open phones with features similar to Android and iPhone than...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, fun time, S60, double-standard, phone, Google Inc., software

Discussion threads 2008-09-23

Additional Resources

Dark Internet Fundamentals

We all think we know the internet - the service that has magically transmitted these words from my keyboard to your eyeballs - but how much do you know of the fundamentals? As I wrote about last year, the plumbing of the internet...

Tags: Network, Attack, Internet, Security, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-11-29

Hornil StylePix 1.0.2 (Windows)

Hornil StylePix, or simply StylePix, is a free image editor with a number of advanced features. Stylepix is an acronym for "Style Pictures". This means your pictures with nice style. Hornil StylePix has intuitive user interface. It is designed to control the selected functions easy and conveniently. Even if you...

Tags: Removable Storage, Microsoft Windows, Hornil, Hornil StylePix, StylePix, Flash Memory

Software downloads 2009-11-29

Autoshares Network Connection Manager 1.6 (Windows)

After you install the program, it will automatically connect to any network drives you specify, storing your passwords in an encrypted format on your computer, so if your login onto windows is password protected, that will be the only password you'll need to remember. Just run the program, and it...

Tags: Password, Network, Microsoft Windows, Wieser Software, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-29

Double Entry Accounting 2.14 (Windows)

By using the double entry accounting system a user can enter in up to twenty million journal entries to create any number of accounts, T-account ledgers, running balance ledgers, trial balances, income statements, and balance sheets in a simple but effective form. Accounting periods can be carried over. Also includes...

Tags: Accounting, Microsoft Windows, Entry, Ezyware Software, Operational Accounting, Financial Services, Balance Sheets, Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting

Software downloads 2009-11-27

DateLine 0.86 (Mac)

DateLine is a small, simple app which displays a linear calendar on your desktop in a transparent window. It provides easy access to iCal by double clicking on a day. The background and text colors are customizable with support for transparency.

Tags: Apple Macintosh, CocoaLab Software, DateLine, Construction, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-26

Are cheap LCDs a good choice for classroom sharing?

Are viewing angles an issue? ntntRE: Are cheap LCDs a good choice for classroom sharing?I have a substandard sized classroom for my lab. A 40" screen would be great to have, even have hdmi on one computer to connect.What we've found in the LCD vs Projector issueLCDs are better for...

Tags: Projectors, Monitors & displays, LCD, projector, whiteboard

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Six updates for your parent's computer over Thanksgiving

LOL, great suggestions!![i]Run Disk Utility (it?s in Applications > Utilities) and Repair Disk Permissions. This cleans up a lot of system gunk that builds up over time and makes the Mac run better.[/i]But... but... but... you don't need to defrag OS X and since it has no registry, the system...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, computer, Mozilla Firefox, Thanksgiving, system gunk, Apple Safari

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Apple seeks injunction to end Psystar Mac clones ... oh, and $2.1m

Let's cheer the death of competition!!!Competition is good... as long as it doesn't hurt Apple. Cue the double standards...Apple, congrats for winning in the legal court. Maybe you can take that $2.1M (that you won't get) and add it to your PR budget to repair the damage you've done in...

Tags: Apple Inc., Psystar, gizmo

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

BTM Pro (Net+) 20.11 (Windows)

BTM Pro (Net+) package consists of three Italian card games: Briscola Pro (Net+), Tressette Pro (Net+), and Madrasso Pro (Net+), (Briskula, Treseta, and Trijumf). You can play ordinary or double type of Briscola. And also Tressette with or without declarations. Triumph is Croatian variant of Madrasso. Cards are one player...

Tags: Card, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Drazen Beljan, Net+, Productivity

Software downloads 2009-11-25

Microsoft CFO Liddell to leave by year-end

dump MSFT shares next yearafter the last bump in stock price you'll get from Win7. It's all downhill from there.Why are the shareholders so greedy?Currently MSFT has around 18-19 PE which is very reasonable. It's pretty high seeing that we are in the great global recession. I know that...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Investment, Financial accounting, Strategy, Microsoft Corp., stock

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

USB Secure 1.2.5 (Windows)

USB Secure helps you password protect USB drives, Thumb drives, Memory cards, External drives and Flash drives. It supports plug and play and runs automatically once a USB drive is plugged in, asking you the password for it. USB Secure is hassle free and it doesn't need a rocket scientist...

Tags: Password, Microsoft Windows, USB Flash Drive, USB, NewSoftwares, USB Secure, Flash Memory

Software downloads 2009-11-24

The medical home is reform without objections, so far

Medical HomeThis path is already being broken. At my company, the $56/paycheck credit for not taking a company medical insurance plan has been replaced with a $20 credit IF you participate in a company-sponsored "wellness" program. You have to have a screening on company time - weight, BP,...

Tags: HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, Financial Planning, United HealthCare, DUI, public entity, insurance

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

New iPhone worm found in the wild

But I thought Apple OS X was immune from ALL such things. nt...When you jailbreak your iPhoneyou give it the ability to run things other the "Apple Only" software.Any I thought Zdnet was immune to trolling?Just kidding. I knew it wasn't.I don't think that Apple ever claimed their OS...

Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Operating systems, iPhone platform, Apple iPhone, worm, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Large Hadron Collider back in operation

quick finally will get our planet killing black hole yess ntnt Wont work...the LHC will once aggain be broken by a peice of bread dropped by a random bird...It will be so untill we hit 21 12 2012 at which point the poles will inverse causing...

Tags: black hole, Tardis, LHC, Large Hadron Collider

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Google goes all-in with an open source cloud

RE: Google goes all-in with an open source cloudGoogle is redifing the marketplace each day with calculated innovation to set the table for their advancement and domination in the future. I can't for the fight that is coming with MS Office next year and Google docs.another nail in M$...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Chrome, Windows 7 market share, Google Inc., open source, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

TranslateIt! Deluxe 11.2 build 11201 (Mac)

We are glad to present you TranslateIt! for Mac! TranslateIt! for Mac - is the multilingual dictionary that allows looking up words on the fly! Just hover the pointer over an unfamiliar word in any Cocoa Application, and you will see its translation in a pop-up window. Instantly. ...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Translation, Dictionary, Deep IT, Construction, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-23

EasyAs Accounting Software 6.0 (Windows)

Able to record and account for sales tax, issue invoices and quotes, manage income and expenses. No previous accounting skills needed. Can run up to five businesses at the click of a mouse. Comes with a "Where Am I Calculator" which is only usually found in corporate software. This Calculator...

Tags: Accounting, Income, Microsoft Windows, EasyAsSoftware, Operational Accounting, Mice, Personal Finance, Financial Services, Finance, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-11-21

JiXii 3.0 (Mac)

Start the program with a double-click or by dropping an image file onto the program icon. Scatter pieces by selecting a menu item (under "Puzzle") and drag pieces back to the right position. Rotate a piece, if necessary, by double-clicking it. Take your time & enjoy! Main features:Use your...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Piece, Trollin, Corporate Governance, Desktops, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-20