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Firefox 3.0 downloads surpass 7 million

Seems that Mozilla's Download Day has a fair amount of traction behind it! by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Download, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Download Counter, Web Browsers, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-06-18

Preliminary autopsy results on Mozilla's Download Day ...

Preliminary autopsy results on Mozilla's Download Day ...It was even betterThis morning it appeared in the repository and my machine just downloaded it automatically, no need to go to the Firefox website whatsoever....RE: Preliminary autopsy results on Mozilla's Download Day ..."Why is Firefox "so good""well its sleek and its got...

Tags: Web browsers, download counter, Download Day, Preliminary autopsy, autopsy, Mozilla Firefox, address bar, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox 3.0

Discussion threads 2008-06-18

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AT&T launches Verizon counter-punch ad, keeps digging that hole

There's a Cr-app for that!I only have one thing to say, Sprint! Well, two things, AT&T neglects to mention 4G. Well, three things, They are the most expensive carrier for the least amount of quality delivered. Oh wait, 4 things, I had an iPhone and loved the interface. In the...

Tags: 3G, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T launches Verizon, AT&T Launches, ATT, Apple iPhone, advertisement

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Rogue security programs are 'ongoing threat'

The sites of these 'rogue security programs'Should be immediately shut down when they are found, by doing a DDoS attack if necessary.There is no reason to allow these bastards to shill their break-ware on the rest of us in the world.Getting worse...I've seen a hugh increase in infections from these...

Tags: rogue security program, ad system, security program, Rogue security program, advertisement, ongoing threat, security, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Mono-mania: It's risky business

M$ must give away its patentsIf M$ want to have its technolgies adopted by FOSS it must give up all its patents and GPLed the code.Until then we must stay away from any code that resembles M$ technologies and support Stallman and FSF in their fight against software tirany.RE: Mono-mania:...

Tags: .NET, C#, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Development tools, Operating systems, Programming languages, Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp., Mono, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast Marsupial

I'm having issues with VirtualBox . . .I'm having issues with VirtualBox: Even though it worked before, lately it's claiming that "VT-X/AMD-V hardware acceleration has been enabled, but is not operational" and not allowing me to run 64 bit Ubuntu :(.RE: Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast MarsupialI had some...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Win 7, Ext4, Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

MS Security Essentials test shows 98% detection rate for 545k malware samples

I have to defend Microsoft on this...I have to defend Microsoft on this because Symantec is probably the [i]last[/i] company to be complaining.I can't tell you how many computers I've "fixed" simply by removing any and all Symantec/Norton products from a computer, then installing Avast or AVG.Symantec makes some of...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., heuristics, security, detection rate, malware

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Ubuntu reveals plans for Lucid Lynx

Linux distro's = futureLinux distro's have a BRIGHT future since the developers are driving this and the code is superior to ANY closed source proprietary lethargic old software vendor. RE: Ubuntu reveals plans for Lucid LynxSame boring linux distros trying to promise the world but don't deliver. Nothing separates...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Distro, Ubuntu, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

Net Meter Pro 6.03 (Windows)

Net Meter Pro is a personal network monitoring application that enables you to log bandwidth usage, IP address changes and weekly/monthly data transfer statistics. You can set data transfer quota limits and receive an alert when your limit was reached, watch a real-time network traffic graph and view long term...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows, Network Monitoring, Wizard Software, Network Administration, Networking

Software downloads 2009-08-27

Will all the good open source companies be acquired?

Another one bites the dust. Add SpringSource to the expanding list of independent open source companies that have been gobbled up by proprietary software giants. Let's consider the growing list: IBM's purchase of Gluecode, Novell's purchase of SUSE, Citrix's XenSource deal, Nokia's Trolltech buy,...

Tags: VMware Inc., SpringSource, OpenBravo, Open Source, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-08-12

Software goes direct

Counterforces are gatheringWhile it would be NICE to be able to download CD-ROM-sized software packages now or in the future, many/most ISPs are currently taking steps that will discourage or perhaps outright prevent this, namely, they are establishing monthly bandwidth caps which limit the number of bytes each customer can...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Tools & Techniques, software

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

Downloading content illegally vs. getting away with it

Downloading content illegally vs. getting away with itBasically, student don't appreciate the effort going into music/videosTheir world is focussed on their own wants and desires, rather those those with whom they do not share much thinking-wise.It is only after having to appreciate the value of their own efforts that values...

Tags: Operational accounting, Overall IT, Downloading Content, music

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

Microsoft: European XP and Vista users to get the ballot screen, too

Microsoft: European XP and Vista users to get the ballot screen, tooWhy is MS doing this??Why are they backing down? MS did exactly what Opera asked for and wanted:"Opera requests the Commission to implement two remedies to Microsoft?s abusive actions. First, it requests the Commission to obligate Microsoft to...

Tags: computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Opera Software ASA, operating system, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

Google moves to show YouTube has 'a very credible business model'

Google on its second quarter earnings call went out of its way to say it was pleased with YouTube's "trajectory" and indicated that the company would make money on the video site. The motive: Combat a bevy of worries about YouTube's profit potential. YouTube monetization has become...

Tags: Google Inc., YouTube Inc., Video, YouTube Monetization, Munster, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-17

$tock Trader II - Return of the Bear 2.0 (Mobile)

$tock Trader - Return of the Bear, is the full release version of the most downloaded stock trading game for the popular Palm OS environment!The thrill of the action, the pulse pounding excitement, the challenge of you against the market! Will you get the bear - or will the bear...

Tags: Trader, Mobile, Stock, GlobalSync Enterprises, Games, Investment, Personal Technology, Finance

Software downloads 2009-07-08

Net Meter Pro 6.01 (Windows)

Net Meter Pro is a personal network monitoring application that enables you to log bandwidth usage, IP address changes and weekly/monthly data transfer statistics. You can set data transfer quota limits and receive an alert when your limit was reached, watch a real-time network traffic graph and view long term...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows, Network Monitoring, Wizard Software, Network Administration, Networking

Software downloads 2009-07-02

Survey: 45% of IT departments will move to Windows 7; 43% refuse to migrate off Windows XP

Survey: 45% of IT departments will move to Windows 7; 43% refuse to migrate off Windows XPPenny wise, pound foolish.XP is unsecurable. Enterprise AV, all the tools, etc, it is fundamentally broken. All these enterprises deal with constant and unrelenting security threats. It really has no place...

Tags: Operating systems, survey, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-07-01

BitTorrent-powered iPhone App Store in beta

BitTorrent-powered iPhone App Store in betaNo need for countermeasures[i]I wonder what counter-measures if any Apple and its carrier partners will implement to try to stop it. Or can they?[/i]The slow download speed + high price/KB will take care of it.Bittorent is for serious downloads like movies and does not belong...

Tags: Smart phones, iPhone App Store, BitTorrent, Apple iPhone, BitTorent

Discussion threads 2009-06-29

Brick and Click Stores: How Circuit City Could Re-Open Its Doors

Why doesn’t a consumer electronics store work this way, in the age of the Internet? You walk into the digital photography section. On a slanted shelf sit 15 different cameras, each tied to its stanchion for security. But there’s a big screen...

Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Camera, CompUSA Inc., Fiorentino, Internet, Retail, Branding, Marketing, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld

Blog posts 2009-06-12

Allowing users to 'vote' for browsers could be Microsoft's worst nightmare

Allowing users to 'vote' for browsers could be Microsoft's worst nightmareUsers are already able to choose a browser based on features/functionality.[i]I?d say Microsoft could be in some serious trouble if users really are allowed to choose browsers based on features and functionality.[/i]Your blog makes it sound as if they are...

Tags: Web browsers, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-08