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Who should Software Freedom sue on FAT32?

Who should Software Freedom sue on FAT32?What did MS do wrong?They are not bound by the GPL. They are free to license their technology to anyone they want, under terms agreeable to both. (I assume there might be some Federal restrictions there, but I don't think we crossed that...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, MS Just, FAT32, Microsoft Corp., Software Freedom Sue, GPL, MSFT, software

Discussion threads 2009-03-07

Who should Software Freedom sue on FAT32?

Microsoft owns FAT32, but it didn't appear to pursue its rights against companies that supported FAT32 in their Linux thumb drives and consumer electronics. Until the TomTom case. At which point it comes out that Microsoft had secret cross-licensing deals with all those other guys which violate the GPL. by...

Tags: FAT32, TomTom, Microsoft Corp., Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-03-07

Microsoft: Litigate on FAT, and you'll be the next Unisys

Microsoft: Litigate on FAT, and you'll be the next Unisysread my lipsM$ threts are worth $0.00, even if they succeed, which they will not.When the OS is free their claim is N X $0.00 = ZERO, NADA.RE: Microsoft: Litigate on FAT, and you'll be the next UnisysNice conspiracy there... Microsoft...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Linux, FAT32, Unisys Corp., patent

Discussion threads 2009-03-05

Microsoft: Litigate on FAT, and you'll be the next Unisys

Remember "Burn All GIFs" from 1999? In 2009, the Open Source mantra of choice could very easily turn into "Destroy all FATs" If you've been following the news in the Linux community, you've probably heard that Microsoft is currently in a lawsuit with...

Tags: FAT32, Consumer Electronics, Patent, TomTom, Unisys Corp., File System, Microsoft Corp., Tom Tom, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-03-05

Easy Data Recovery 2.11 (Windows)

Easy data recovery is a program designed for recovering deleted files from NTFS or FAT32 volumes. It even can recover files from formatted or reformatted disc. It can scan disc and find lost files and data blocks, these lost files may be deleted by mistakes, viruses, trojans, spywares, or other...

Tags: NTFS, FAT32, Disc, Microsoft Windows, Easy Data Recovery, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-05-04

Flash drives: your mileage WILL vary

Flash drives: your mileage WILL varyYou are both rightI'm updating the post and reformatting the drive to re-run my tests.Thanks!RobinMight Sound Obvious, But . . .. . . with those 32kb cluster sizes on a 2GB drive, you might want to double-check and make sure that the drive wasn't formatted...

Tags: Chipsets, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Computer Associates International Inc., antivirus, FAT32, NTFS, chipset, USB flash drive

Discussion threads 2007-07-30

Vista Capable vs. XP Ready: Microsoft's semantic choices make a big difference

Vista Capable vs. XP Ready: Microsoft's semantic choices make a big differenceAu contraire!Microsoft are at fault not Acer. It may be stupid of Acer to install FAT32 on the drives but doing so meets the specifications laid down by Microsoft. Thus Acer were entitled to put that sticker on the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Acer Inc., sticker, FAT32, Microsoft Corp., NTFS

Discussion threads 2007-02-15

Vista Hands On

Vista Hands OnAlready ran into thisI already had to deal with this Vista defect.My ACER notebook came with XP pre-installed on a FAT32 partition.I did the convert as I don't do anything important in Windows but this situation can cause huge problems.What if an average user runs into this and...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, FAT32, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2007-02-14

Vista Hands On #3: Check your disk before upgrading

Any day now, the folks who bought new PCs that qualified for free Windows Vista upgrades through Microsofts Express Upgrade program will begin receiving their disks. Others are buying shrink-wrapped retail upgrades. For most people, the upgrade process should be straightforward. But a relatively small handful of people will be...

Tags: Windows Vista, Tips

Blog posts 2007-02-14

Total FAT Undelete 1.2a (Windows)

Total FAT Undelete is an application that will recover and undelete files on your local hard disk only FAT32 file system. Recover wiped and deleted or lost file and data no possibility undelete specialist software to regaining data. Solution to FAT32 file system. Version 1.2a may include unspecified updates, enhancements,...

Tags: FAT32, File System, Microsoft Windows

Software downloads 2006-12-20

CompuApps SwissKnife V3 3.22 (Windows)

SwissKnife allows creation of FAT32 & NTFS partitions. FAT16 option is provided for compatibility. Supports Internal interfaces such as IDE and SCSI and External interfaces such as Hi-Speed USB, Parallel port, PCMCIA, USB On-The-Go, Firewire®, SATA interfaces etc. Creates Fixed and Removable Disk Format types. Formats faster than the OS...

Tags: Removable Disk, FAT32, Microsoft Windows, Partition, SwissKnife, Serial ATA, FireWire, Storage, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2005-12-03

Exploit code puts Windows XP and 2000 at risk

Exploit code puts Windows XP and 2000 at riskString this guy up!I don't care whether you run Windows, Linux, MAC, whatever! IF someone publishes an exploit before notifiying the vendor and giving them a chance to correct the problem, they are as guilty as the person who then uses...

Tags: Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Construction, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Fire Wall, Microsoft Windows, NTFS, exploit, trojan horse, FAT32, Microsoft Windows XP, Linux, EXPLOIT CODE

Discussion threads 2005-11-17

Sun releases OpenSolaris file system

Sun releases OpenSolaris file systemAnd the train gathers speed.Watch out Linux, your about to be pushed off the track.Java please"Sun executives have said that they intend to open source large portions, if not all, of the company's software portfolio."What is desperately needed is an open source implementation of Java. This...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, PRODUCTIVITY, OPEN SOURCE, file system, FAT32, Sun Microsystems Inc., OpenSolaris, Linux, Sun Solaris, indemnification, tool

Discussion threads 2005-11-17

Additional Resources

DERescue Data Recovery Master 2.72 (Windows)

DERescue data recovery master is a powerful data recovery software for recover data from damaged/lost/formatted FAT, NTFS, NTFS5 partition or recover data from damaged/lost/formatted hard drive. Data recovery software can recover the data that are lost by deleting or formatting or repartition or Ghost. Data recovery software supports IDE/SCSI/SATA/Usb-disk data...

Tags: Data Recovery, Microsoft Windows, Shuqing, DERescue, Storage Management, Databases, Storage, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-10-09

File Uneraser 1.4.5 (Windows)

Let's consider one of the most useful file uneraser--RaidLabs File Uneraser software. This file recovery program has the main advantage--its simplicity is as far as the user is concerned. It means that the file uneraser scans a target drive automatically and selects the right solution in each given case. You...

Tags: Disk, File, Raidlabs, RaidLabs File Uneraser, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Tools & Techniques, Construction, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Software downloads 2009-10-08

Cobra File Defrag 1.9 (Windows)

File Defrag is a useful utility that performs file based defragmentation. Most defragmentation tools work on an entire disk or individual drives. File Defrag is different as it allows you, using an Explorer style screen, to see defragmentation of every file and folder on each of your disks. Each fragmented...

Tags: Disk, Microsoft Windows, Defragmentation, Cobra Apps

Software downloads 2009-10-07

DMGConverter 5.2.0.6 (Mac)

DMGConverter is a disk image (.dmg, .cdr, .iso) creation and conversion tool which is simple and easy to use. It is a very useful tool for the collective processing of more than one file and every folder, and it can deal with all the fundamental processing with the drag &...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Disk, Sunskysoft, DMGConverter

Software downloads 2009-09-26

MySecretFolder 4.4 (Windows)

With MySecretFolder, you can hide or lock with password your personal folder on your computer, on both NTFS and FAT/FAT32 volumes. Supports hot key, protection from Windows and Office applications, as well as from MS-DOS programs. Highly customizable and user-friendly.

Tags: WinAbility Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-09-25

Folder Guard 8.2 (Windows)

Folder Guard is a Windows security program which you can use to restrict access to files, folders, and other computer resources. If you share your computer with your business colleagues, family, or roommates, you can use Folder Guard to stop other users from opening your personal files, or even completely...

Tags: Folder, WinAbility Software, Folder Guard, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Consumer Electronics, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-09-25

Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)

The new Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax is a great upgrade from the Netgear WNDR3300. It now supports true dual bands, offering simultaneous Wireless-N performance in both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands. The router also offers a decent network storage feature when coupled with a USB external hard drive. It includes a traffic...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, router, WNDR3700, Netgear Inc., network

Product reviews 2009-09-23