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Hardware 2.0 - Best software applications/tools/utilities

Why VMware workstation?Why VMware workstation and not VMware server?That was nice. Only, you do all this stuff in Linux for FREEntYes, whats the difference between the two? ntntI was thinking the same thing......just replacing them with other apps.For example, I use Notepad++ which is open source instead of UltraEdit, and...

Tags: Virtualization, desktop virtualization, AnyDVD, Foxit, applications/tools/utility, Hardware 2.0, Best Software, VMware Inc., MagicISO, Adobe Systems Inc., hardware

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Foxit PDF Reader being exploited in the wild

Adobe isn't the only PDF software maker facing in-the-wild malware attacks. Just weeks after the availability of patches for critical security flaws in the popular FoxIt Reader, there is word that malicious hackers are already targeting unpatched versions of the software. ...

Tags: Software, Malware, Exploit, Foxit, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-03-25

Adobe PDF patch released, but only for some

Adobe PDF patch released, but only for someJust switch to FoxITsmaller, faster, works with folder redirection, Outlook/Explorer preview works, You can easily deploy it without having to get approval from Adobe, and at the time of this post, won't get you rooted.Adobe Acrobat is the IE of PDF readers.

Tags: Adobe PDF

Discussion threads 2009-03-10

Critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, Reader: Patch coming March 11

Critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, Reader: Patch coming March 11not a good advice...Your suggestion doesn't solve the problem, you are still vulnerable. These are some better suggestions:- Use another pdf reader like Sumatra on Windows, and Okular/etc on Linux- Ask people to send you files on some other format- Run...

Tags: Foxit Reader, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader, critical vulnerability

Discussion threads 2009-02-20

Adobe ships critical PDF Reader, Acrobat patch

Adobe ships critical PDF Reader, Acrobat patchTwo words:Foxit. Reader.Like MacOS, you have the added "security" layer of being a minority target. Until Foxit reaches Acrobat's market share, no one will bother much writing exploits, or even looking for holes. (Yes, also like MacOS, you may not get targeted, but...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Foxit, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat, Acrobat patch, critical PDF Reader, PDF Reader, patch, Adobe PDF

Discussion threads 2008-06-24

Adobe confirms PDF backdoor, offers unsupported workaround

Adobe confirms PDF backdoor, offers unsupported workaroundThe security cost of feature bloatA "mailto" feature in Acrobat Reader? Why, oh why? The vast majority of people who have Acrobat Reader installed only have it for those occasional times when web sites insist on providing certain documents only in PDF....

Tags: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe PDF

Discussion threads 2007-10-07

'High risk' zero-day flaw haunts Adobe Acrobat, Reader

'High risk' zero-day flaw haunts Adobe Acrobat, ReaderIn the meantimePeople can use kpdf -- the 3.5.7 version is pretty slick.more reasons to switch to Linux!only on windoze you can get such an attack.Time to switch to Linux.This is the HTML control again!From a comment on the announcement page: I would...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Web browsers, Foxit, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Systems Inc., flaw, HTML, High Risk, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-09-20

Additional Resources

Foxit Reader 3.1.3.1030 (Windows)

Foxit Reader is a free PDF document viewer, with incredible small size, breezing-fast launch speed and rich feature set. Its core function is compatible with PDF Standard 1.7. In the past, you've had to download a huge PDF reader from another software company, go through a lengthy installation process and...

Tags: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Windows, Foxit Software, Foxit Reader

Software downloads 2009-11-05

Adobe Shockwave haunted by critical security holes

> Adobe Shockwave haunted by critical security holesShould Adobe rename parts of their software suite not only this one as Shockware? ;-) The simple justification is that it was shocking to the vendor.On one of my machines with all security software up to date and running in the background, visiting...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Shockwave, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

(Gallery: E-book e-reader list is growing)

Re: Gallery: E-book e-reader list is growingI've been using eBook eReaders for several years now, I started with the eBookwise 1150, then migrated to the Sony PRS505, finally changing to the Sony PRS700. I've come to realize that each of these eReaders, while being a great way to read, are...

Tags: E-books, Nintendo DS, e-book, E-book e-reader, e-reader, Gallery

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Windows 7 reliability scorecard - looking good!

It's very easy to keep reliability highwhen you change very little but what's on the surface. It's like an automobile say a Corvette that changes the body style every two years, but the same small block V8 for the most part has been in use for over 50 years. Very...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

PBS.org hacked, serving malware cocktail

They must be running linux.yes, they are running LinuxSurprise, Linux is not immune...However, to be fair this hack was likely through some application layer vulnerability, not a Linux exploit, unless the admin is really inept. Most likely a SQL injection attack.Linux nor Windows are really hackable when set up as...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, malware, Linux, Foxit Reader, PBS

Discussion threads 2009-09-18

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

UPDATE x1: Is it time to dump Adobe's Flash player?

With news that 92% of Windows PCs are vulnerable to a zero-day attack that Adobe won't patch until Thursday, is it time to dump Adobe's Flash player? The most current versions of Flash player, 9.0.159.0 and 10.0.22.87, are both vulnerable to hackers. According to security companies, hackers...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Hacking, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-07-29

ASUS N90Sv X1 - Core 2 Duo T9550 2.66 GHz - 18.4" TFT

ASUS N90Sv X1 - Core 2 Duo T9550 2.66 GHz - 18.4" TFTDon't waste your timeI am very surprised to see any review of this product in "the high numbers".First off, it is SLOW. I mean, it is VERY SLOW.Playing audio files is virtually impossible because they "hesitate" so often....

Tags: Monitors & displays, Wi-Fi, Intel Core 2 Duo, Boot-up, Express Gate, ASUS, TFT

Discussion threads 2009-07-24

Adobe ships insecure version of Reader from official site

Adobe ships insecure version of Reader from official siteHonestly, I've had it with AdobePeople complain about microsoft for shipping bloatware but Adobe is the worst one of all. It is ALWAYS the slowest pieces of software on my machine, and I run a rather powered machine. And its constantly full...

Tags: Web browsers, Tools & Techniques, Adobe Systems Inc., insecure version, official site

Discussion threads 2009-07-21

Foxit PDF Editor 2.1 Build 0702 (Windows)

With Foxit PDF Editor, you can open a PDF file, create a brand-new file, add or remove pages, change anything, and save. All graphic details will be retained with no quality loss. You can select, modify, delete, and insert text, images, or graphic objects. Like any real editor, Foxit PDF...

Tags: Editor, Foxit Software, Foxit PDF Editor, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Software downloads 2009-07-09

$299 Kindle: Great, now make it read PDF!

$299 Kindle: Great, now make it read PDF!Great writeup, but... Much thanks, Jason, your usual great blogpost... but I really do not see the point of these readers... Like you, I have tons of books on pdf and chm(and thanks for the heads-up reminder on the IBM Redbooks, that had...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, Adobe PDF, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-08

Secunia: Average insecure program per PC rate remains high

Secunia: Average insecure program per PC rate remains highGeneralizations are always bad ;)I see Secunia quoted as saying "Failing to do so is playing Russian Roulette with your IT security ? it is only a question about time ? and luck ? when your system will be compromised."Yes, patching is...

Tags: Linux, Web browsers, Operating systems, PC, Secunia PSI, Secunia, insecure program

Discussion threads 2009-06-25

ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight apps

In February, I asked ZDNet readers for the free, lightweight applications they simply can't live without. After tallying the suggestions in the comments and via e-mail -- and there were an awful lot of good suggestions, believe me -- here are the 25 most popular. ...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Open Source, Site, Evernote, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-25