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Firefox 3.1 alpha 1 code freeze is next Monday

Firefox 3.1 alpha 1 code freeze is next MondayNoScript/XHR?[i]as well as support for cross-site XMLHttpRequests XHR for building stronger web applications and more easily implementing mashups.[/i]NoScript will block that, won't it? Is XHR a security problem?RE: Firefox 3.1 alpha 1 code freeze is next Mondayi like corn.corn for allcorn is...

Tags: Web browsers, pea, Firefox 3.1 alpha, Firefox 3.1, alpha, Mozilla Firefox, corn

Discussion threads 2008-07-16

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Thunderbird 3: Near-final version due next week

Thunderbird 3It's about time. Thunderbird, to date, has been a disappointment when compared to its place in the email client sector, compared with Firefox's place in the browser sector.I haven't seen it or read the features yet, but I hope they have made real progress as I would be delighted...

Tags: E-mail clients, Mozilla Thunderbird, Thunderbird 3, Microsoft Outlook, e-mail

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Research: 80% of Web users running unpatched versions of Flash/Acrobat

Thank goodness for regular updates from Adobe's RPM repository!The repository ensures that all my 32 bit Flash and Reader installations are up-to-date. The native 64 bit Flash plugin is still "alpha", and I look forward to the day that is added to the repository too. But at least the appearance...

Tags: Patches, Adobe Systems Inc., Flash/Acrobat

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

Pre-alpha Google Chrome: Fastest Mac OS X browser by 34%

The speedy Google Chrome web browser has been available on Windows PCs for quite some time, but is not yet finalized for Mac. But recent testing on the latest pre-alpha build, numbered 4.0, reveals that it might just blow all other OS X browsers out of...

Tags: Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, Web Browser, Google Chrome, Web Browsers, Apple Mac OS X, Desktops, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-14

First look: Intel's Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop for netbooks

First look: Intel's Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop for netbooksThe menu for choiceI haven't tried Moblin myself, but your report sounds disappointing. Of course any interface should be application centered. What are they thinking?Maybe Intel could provide a choice during installation of Moblin, what kind of interface you want. Some Linux...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Wi-Fi, Web browsers, Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop, netbook, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-26

First look: Google Chrome 2.0 - Fast but lacking features

First look: Google Chrome 2.0 - Fast but lacking featuresSo it means that Google gets to user data faster...Faster spyware...WOWntChrome is a nice fast browserI especially like it when managing devices like printers that have Java based management consoles. I have never actually timed it out, but it does seem...

Tags: Web browsers, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Chrome, Google Inc., Google Chrome 2.0, Google Chrome, First Look

Discussion threads 2009-05-22

News to know: Wolfram; Microsoft's Pink; Swine Flu; Facebook; RealDVD; Ellison;

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Wolfram/Alpha's demo: Search results meet analytics Mary Jo Foley: Could Verizon be a (or 'the') carrier for...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Facebook, Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Flu, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows, Data Centers, E-mail, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Asset Management, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Software, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Online Communications, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Marketing

Blog posts 2009-04-29

Apple announces Safari 4 browser public beta;

Apple announces Safari 4 browser public beta; at least Apple didn't snivel to the EUMost Apple software on PC's sucks. But since Mozilla sniveled to the EU I'd consider putting Safari on Windows, maybe although IE 8 is fine. Good for Apple[i]A new Windows-native look in Safari for Windows, that...

Tags: Operating systems, Web browsers, Web browser, Apple Inc., Apple Safari, Microsoft Windows, Chrome, public beta

Discussion threads 2009-02-24

XP, Vista, Win 7: The brewing of a perfect storm

XP, Vista, Win 7: The brewing of a perfect stormWell if it will make you feel any better......I have an office that is STILL using an MS-DOS application, because that's what the local County office uses for financial reimbursements in a mental health program!I had to go through all sorts...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, XP Vista, Win 7, Microsoft Windows XP, lease, ReactOS

Discussion threads 2009-02-02

Firefox 3.1 beta 3 now due Feb 2

Firefox 3.1 beta 3 now due Feb 2beta !!! how stupid for a "3.1" versionWhen is firefox KRAP going to come out of "beta". what a joke.Looking forward to downloading Firefox 3.1 beta 3when it's released. I hope that add-on developers will also be ready by 2 February - the...

Tags: Web browsers, FF 3, beta, Mozilla Firefox, FF 3.1, Firefox 3.1

Discussion threads 2009-01-16

The Toybox in 2008: A retrospective

It's been an incredible year. This blog was launched, ZDNet Reviews was overhauled, and a whole lot of news 'n' reviews came through The Toybox pipeline. And through it all, you readers were here with us. Here's a recap of the best stories: January:...

Tags: ASUS, Apple iPhone, Sony Corp., T-Mobile, Apple Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Blu-ray, ZDNet Reviews, CES 2008, Josh, Andrew, Firefox 3 Beta 5, Flip Mino Camcorder, MSI, BlackBerry Storm, Barack Obama, CES 2009, Handhelds, Hd Dvd, Hardware, Personal Technology, DVD, Home Entertainment, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-12-19

Opera 10.0 alpha 1 is impressive, but does it stand a chance against Firefox?

Opera 10.0 alpha 1 is impressive, but does it stand a chance against Firefox?I really want to...I really want to love Opera, but I guess I just haven't seen any reason to switch from Firefox for every day use.I run it every now and then, mostly to check website layouts,...

Tags: alpha 1-i, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera 10.0, Opera 10.0 alpha 1-i, Opera Software ASA

Discussion threads 2008-12-04

A deep dive into Windows 7 (build 6801)

A deep dive into Windows 7 (build 6801)Sad, but Snipping Tool is still the sameIn classic MS fashion, the snipping tool is not able to capture the borders of all aero themed windows neatly, for e.g. the Firefox "About" dialog box. Sadly this has not changed even in Windows 7...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-11-18

Is Chrome a security risk?

Is Chrome a security risk?My scary experience with chromeI am the kind of guy who would even use IE without fear because I know how to stay away/get out of trouble.So I downloaded chrome after reading all the hyped stories and this is what happened to me in the first...

Tags: Web browsers, Chrome, security risk, security, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2008-09-25

iMacros for Firefox 6.0.7.5 (Windows)

If you love the Firefox Web browser, but are tired of repetitive tasks like visiting the same sites every days, filling out forms, and remembering passwords, then iMacros for Firefox is the solution you've been dreaming of. iMacros was designed to automate the most repetitious tasks on the Web. If...

Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Internet

Software downloads 2008-09-24

News to know: Palin's email hacked; Seinfeld-Microsoft; Tech meltdown; Visual Studio

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Ryan Naraine: Sarah Palin's Yahoo account hijacked, e-mails posted online Adam O'Donnell: Don't be the next Sarah Palin (security victim, not VP candidate) Wikileaks: Sarah Palin...

Tags: Microsoft Visual Studio, Yahoo! Inc., Blog, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Corp., Brondell, Microsoft Windows, Virtualization, E-mail, Remote Access, Cloud Computing, Blogging, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Online Communications, Internet, Storage, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-09-18

Firefox 3.1 beta cycle pushed back to pack in more features

Firefox 3.1 beta cycle pushed back to pack in more featuresrace to death in sep!!Okey, i am care for this many months,but when i try to use firefox 3.1, i am just found it out of my mind,which to hard to say it works good:)i can't open web flash video,movies:!!con't...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Firefox 3.1, Firefox 3.1 beta, beta

Discussion threads 2008-09-18

Google downplays Chrome's carpet-bombing flaw

Google downplays Chrome's carpet-bombing flawGreatAnother company that doesn't understand blended threats when it's pointed out to them. Even worse with them responsible for Web 2.0 stuff that's a great set of vectors for attacks.RE: Google downplays Chrome's carpet-bombing flawOh the ignorance at Google never fails to amaze me. They...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Google Inc., Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, carpet-bombing flaw, Microsoft Internet, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-16

Mozilla Firefox 3.1 alpha allows users to access 'old' Facebook

Mozilla Firefox 3.1 alpha allows users to access 'old' FacebookOk, swell, butFacebook, schmacebook. Those of use who use FF are still waiting -- after 11 weeks -- to be able to actually read the text of emails in Yahoo Mail. Maybe someone could pause from Facebook for a moment...

Tags: Web browsers, Facebook, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox 3.1, Mozilla Firefox 3.1 alpha, Mozilla Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-16

News to know: HP; Apple patches; Microsoft; Social networking

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Sam Diaz: HP to cut nearly 25,000 jobs as part of EDS integration Larry Dignan: IBM targets HP's server beachhead HP vs. IBM: The looming IT...

Tags: Security, Facebook, High Tech Computer Corp., Larry Dignan, Mozilla Firefox, Hewlett-Packard Co., Network, Patch Management, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Shuttleworth, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Apple Mac OS X, Social Networking, Operating Systems, Digital Media, Software, Internet, Apple Mac OS, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Blog posts 2008-09-16