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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

HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool 2.1.8 (Windows)

HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool utility will format any USB flash drive, with your choice of FAT, FAT32, or NTFS partition types. You can also make the disk bootable by specifying a file location.

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Storage, Microsoft Windows, Tool, Disk Storage, Productivity

Software downloads 2009-11-17

BDV SecretFolder 2010 (Windows)

Copy BDV SecretFolder in any folder of your USB Flash Drive (it must be FAT or FAT32 formatted) and start from there. After first start program will create SecretFolder on this drive. You may put there any files and folders you want to keep from any prying eyes. There are...

Tags: Folder, Button, Badevlad Software, Microsoft Windows, Flash Memory, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-13

Cloud Engines Pogoplug

Photo gallery:Cloud Engines PogoplugWouldn't it be nice to quickly access your data from anywhere without a complicated network setup? That's exactly what the Cloud Engines Pogoplug offers. Priced at $100, this tiny gadget turns any USB external storage devices--anything from a Seagate FreeAgent Go to a Western...

Tags: NETWORKING, Network technology, Pogoplug, network, home network

Product reviews 2009-11-10

BDV DataHider 3.1 (Windows)

BDV DataHider is software for hiding of data. It can create Secret Storages where you will place your files and folders. Hidden data cannot be found in usual ways. Second kind is Disk Secret Storage. It may be created on NTFS, FAT and FAT32 drives. For example, you may create...

Tags: Folder, Disk, Microsoft Windows, Badevlad Software, BDV DataHider

Software downloads 2009-11-10

Linksys WRT160N

Basic functions OK but no USB storage!Router is advertised to allow the add-on of a USB external hard drive. I've spent 12+ hours on Linksys phone calls with tech people, supervisors, and customer service and still cannot get this feature to work. They replaced the router under warranty, but still...

Tags: Home networking, Linksys Inc., USB

Discussion threads 2009-11-08

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