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Firefox 3.0 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is released - complete with sneaky change: Firefox 3.0 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is released - complete with sneaky changeChanging the default BrowserI'm not sure I see that as a big deal except if you decide not to make it your default browser and later want to make it the default browser I presume there's some way...; Tags: Web browsers, Web browser, Mozilla Firefox, Firefox 3.0 Release Candidate 1, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, RC1, sneaky change; Discussion threads 2008-05-17
Firefox 3.0 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is released - complete with sneaky change: More Firefox 3.0 RC1 coverage: Firefox 3.0 RC 1 takes the lead on speedÂ Many of you will know that I've been following the progress of the Firefox 3.0 browser carefully over the past few months. Yesterday the browser entered an important phase of development with the unveiling of...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Web Browser, Firefox 3.0 Release Candidate 1, Web Browsers, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-17
Firefox 3.0 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is released: Many of you will know that I've been following the progress of the Firefox 3.0 browser. Yesterday the browser entered an important phase of development with the unveiling of Release Candidate 1 (RC1). by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Web Browser, Firefox 3.0 Release Candidate 1, Web Browsers, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, firefox, rc1, browser; Image galleries 2008-05-17

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Intuit cut 575 jobs - is this "user generated unemployment?": The other day I reported that Brad Smith, the CEO of Intuit, had asked his managers to see which jobs could be cut because there were volunteers among Intuit's 50m users that were doing a better job -- and for free. These seem to be the emerging business benefits from...; Tags: Job, Intuit Inc., Unemployment, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Tom Foremski; Blog posts 2008-07-23
MindTouch Deki: Kilen Woods release: Today, MindTouch Deki releases Kilen Woodds, its latest and biggest release. In conversation with co-founder Aaron Fulkerson I learned that Deki is rapidly transforming itself from being a smart wiki into what Fulkerson calls the 'connecting tissue' between applications. Others might call it mashup environment, still others a means of...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Mashup, Aaron Fulkerson, Management Option, Wiki, Collaboration, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Databases, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-07-23

Microsoft turns to users for new wave of Xbox games: Taking a page from Facebook and YouTube, Microsoft will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types of games available on its console. SEATTLE--Microsoft will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types...; Tags: Microsoft Xbox Live, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, Games, Game Players, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Reuters, Xbox 360, Microsoft, user-generated, video games, Xbox; News items 2008-07-23
Survey: Corporations hold out on Vista: Sixty percent of IT administrators have no plans to deploy Vista despite service pack 1, which fixed the operating systems problems, according to a survey of 1,100 IT managers. The survey, conducted by KACE, which makes systems management appliances, found that there are 10 percent more holdouts...; Tags: Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Kace, Survey, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Marketing Research, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-23
McAfee debunks recent vulnerabilities in AV software research, n.runs restates its position: Several days after blogging about a research conduced by n.runs AG that managed to discover approximately 800 vulnerabilities in antivirus products, McAfee issued a statement basically debunking the number of vulnerabilities found, and providing its own account into the number of vulnerabilities affecting its own products : "A recent...; Tags: Software, McAfee Inc., Antivirus, Vulnerability, Vendor, Flaw, N.Runs, Dancho, Security, Viruses And Worms, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-23
News to know: Yahoo; VMware; Apple; DNS vulnerability: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Vulnerability disclosure gone awry: Understanding the DNS debacle RIM ships fix for BlackBerry code execution bug Dancho Danchev: Georgia President's web site under DDoS attack from Russian hackers 75% of online banking sites found vulnerable to security design...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, DNS, Yahoo! Inc., Vulnerability, Dana Blankenhorn, Health Care, Apple Inc., VMware Inc., App Store, Banking, Vertical Industries, Domain Names, Benefits, Healthcare, Security, Financial Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Internet, Human Resources; Blog posts 2008-07-23
Evil tech administrators: Evil tech administratorsEvil Tech Admin'sI've work at a few places where some of the Admin's I worked with were a bit on the sneeky side. So As a admin I made sure there was a back door incase one fo these admins tried to pull the same stunt. Its happened...; Tags: NETWORKING, Recruitment & Selection, administrator, network; Discussion threads 2008-07-22
The empire strikes back: Can Microsoft's ads cure my Vista psychosis?: The empire strikes back: Can Microsoft's ads cure my Vista psychosis?180 million soldMany buyers are selecting more expensive versions. Microsoft revenues are up extraordinarily. Despite Apple's ads and sales, PC sales are up significantly.And the SP 1 release usually helps sales.You might consider that the reputation you discuss...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft revenue, Microsoft Windows Vista, advertisement, Apple Inc., Vista psychosis, psychosis, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune; Discussion threads 2008-07-22
Open Source VoIP: Asterisk or FreeSwitch?: Open Source VoIP: Asterisk or FreeSwitch?FreeSWITCH is a great choiceBrian's experience is not an isolated one. FS is starting to gain momentum as people realize just how much it can do and how well it can do it. Prior to the 1.0.0 release we saw a trickle of new users,...; Tags: Telephony, VOIP, open source, Asterisk, FreeSwitch; Discussion threads 2008-07-22
A look at the recent Firefox 3 vulnerability: True to form, Billy Rios promised a more in depth look at the MSFA2008-35 vulnerability which is another protocol handler flaw in Firefox 3.Â As previously reported here, this was another protocol handler flaw that led to arbitrary remote command execution, and is especially dangerous since it can be deployed...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Vulnerability, Protocol Handler, Firefox3, Security Decision, Web Browsers, Security, Internet, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Open Source VoIP: Asterisk or FreeSwitch?: When the time came for a new PBX, Brian Snipes chose to do something a bit unconventional. The IT manager at law firm Hare, Wynn, Newell, and Newton LLP didn't purchase a commercial PBX, nor did he settle on the open source market leader,...; Tags: Phone, PBX, Attorney, FreeSwitch, Asterisk, Telephony, VOIP, Open Source, Telecom & Utilities, Networking, Telecommunications, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad falls flat for me: Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad falls flat for meI have to agree: The flat Earth thing is funny.Unlike Vista, no one changed the Earth in an attempt to prove the common belief wrong.Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad falls flat for meTom Servo!Crow!The ads aren't that bad, it's just retro.RE: Microsoft'si mentioned all...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), App£e, Microsoft Windows Vista, advertisement, flat-Earth, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-22
Vulnerability disclosure gone awry: Understanding the DNS debacle: On July 7, the day before the release of the patch for the now infamous DNS design flaw, hacker Dan Kaminsky with the help of Black Hat conference organizers invited reporters to a press conference to "discuss the massive multivendor patch being released this Tuesday." "A synchronized...; Tags: Black Hat, DNS, Conference, Dan Kaminsky, Thomas Ptacek, Domain Names, Patches, Security, Networking, Internet, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-22
News to know: Apple, Crapware; Icahn and Yahoo; Brocade: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook; Jobs health worries Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Apple reports record Q3 08 Does Apple need to announce a post Steve Jobs plan? Dennis Howlett: Apple chaos theory Jason O'Grady: Apple Q3 2008...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Sony Corp., Facebook, Larry Dignan, Yahoo! Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Apple Inc., Mice, Utility Computing, 3G, Open Source, Hardware, Peripherals, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Please tell me an actual Apple netbook is on the way: Please tell me an actual Apple netbook is on the waymac as thin client ?Somehow I don't think so Apple will go the netbook route as they have prided themselves an premium quality notebook makerStill it would be great if they release a low cost netbook which is a thin...; Tags: Thin clients, Apple Inc., Please Tell; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
Apple Q3 2008 earnings: revenue up 38%; Mac shipments up 41% (updated): Apple announced their fiscal third quarter 2008 financial results today in a conference call with analysts. A press release and a re-broadcast of the audio webcast is available on Apple's investor relations Web site and you can subscribe to the Apple Quarterly Earnings Call podcast in iTunes. ...; Tags: Revenue, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Earnings, Sales Strategy, Desktops, Operational Accounting, Financial Accounting, Digital Music, Digital Media, Sales, Hardware, Finance, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Sequoia bets on enterprise apps in the cloud: Sequoia bets on enterprise apps in the cloudA Future On-DemandGreat description of our philosophy and approach. As you noted and we expand on in our blog we are just as excited about what doesn't change -our core business model- as we are about what does - being even more...; Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Groupware, Google Gmail, Sequoia, enterprise app, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-21