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Is "working on it" just open source fud?: Is "working on it" just open source FUD?The long term benefitI believe companies like Sun and IBM are starting to realize that its to their advantage to help build and ecosystem around open technologies...mainly an OS. This sill give them the platform to compete with the full MS stack and...; Tags: Programming languages, FUD, Java, open source, Sun Microsystems Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-14
Microsoft readies Vista, Windows Server 2008 critical patches: Microsoft readies Vista, Windows Server 2008 critical patchesStrange post?What a strange post!! I also got the Microsoft pre-announcement email that lists next tuesdays patches.So I don't understand why you concentrated on listing just the Vista & 2008 "critical" patches??When those SAME patches are also for XP and Server 2003?; Tags: Patches, Microsoft readies Vista, Microsoft readies Vista Windows Server 2008, patch management, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-03
Microsoft OOXML standardization bid: The clock is ticking: Microsoft OOXML standardization bid: The clock is tickingRe:IMHO, it should get standardized as technically it's superior again anyone will argue so I'll say it's supports a superset of features than ODF and can accomodate all the features Office offers. But I doubt it will be standardized by ISO. Foolish Governments...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), ISO standards, Process improvement, Open XML, FUD, Microsoft Corp., OpenDocument Format, ISO; Discussion threads 2008-03-28
He likes it: Linux guy gives Windows Home Server a (qualified) thumbs up: He likes it: Linux guy gives Windows Home Server a qualified thumbs upHeh.Only a Linux guy would like such toy. WHS is a geeky toy...it may be useful for some people, but I still don't see why Joe User would bouy it. This product is going to sell as well...; Tags: Operating systems, CSS, Media Center PCs, UNIX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, FUD, Linux, Linux Guy, server, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Iomega WHS, codec, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-12-24
DNS-changing Trojan opens Mac OS X floodgates: DNS-changing Trojan opens Mac OS X floodgatesIt doesn't self-propagate and a user can't be "infected" simply by...It doesn't self-propagate and a user can't be "infected" simply by visiting the website.In short, the trojan is going nowhere.Pure nonsenseThis is a story with no substance...just sensationalism.The user has to go through a...; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, trojan horse, Mac OS X floodgate, DNS-changing Trojan, Apple Macintosh, floodgate, Linux, FUD, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X; Discussion threads 2007-11-13

Microsoft-Novell: What a long, strange year it's been: Microsoft-Novell: What a long, strange year it's beenVERDICT: Microsoft's cynical patent FUD campaign is a DISMAL FAILURE.Let's be honest here. Microsoft doesn't want to "interoperate" with Linux. Microsoft wants to EMBRACE AND DESTROY Linux. Fortunately, as is often the case when Microsoft gives the "bear hug of death" and then...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, IT Consulting, Microsoft Corp., Linux Distro, Linux, Novell Inc., FUD, patent; Discussion threads 2007-11-08
Google: Does it have to be all fud all the time?: Google: Does it have to be all FUD all the time?UNA: FUDWhat's a FUD? Acronyms are frequently encountered for the first time in an unpredictable way. People who use acronyms and expect to be understood should define them on first use. Or, perhaps ZDNet should keep a...; Tags: FUD, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-11-06
Regular Mac users: wait for v10.5.1 to upgrade: Regular Mac users: wait for v10.5.1 to upgradeThat depends on what you're reading."From everything I’ve read, the Leopard upgrade is cleaner than the upgrade to Vista, but it isn’t clean enough."The Vista upgrade is going fine. It's just that there are a lot more users, software, and hardware for Windows...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Macintosh, Leopard, FUD; Discussion threads 2007-11-01
Busting the fud about Vista's DRM: Busting the FUD about Vista's DRMyou meanthe site that has as most read story:[b]Rove quits to spend more time with iPhone[/b]And 2nd best read[b]Nude publisher Perfect 10 sues Microsoft[/b];)Right from the begininng of his article"Executive SummaryWindows Vista includes an extensive reworking of core OS elements in order to provide content...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Peter Gutmann, Microsoft Windows Vista, FUD, digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2007-08-14
Can Google get OIN over the enterprise hump?: Can Google get OIN over the enterprise hump?Patent refrom, not least in the United States,is definitely needed, as present practice seems to hinder rather than promote the objectives named in [b]Article I[/b], [b]Section 8[/b] of the [b]US Constitution[/b], [i]viz[/i] «To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts. But perhaps...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, OIN, FUD, Google get OIN, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-08-08
Microsoft patent fud working against Linux, says new study: Microsoft patent FUD working against Linux, says new studyHow to fight FUDYour opinion on how to fight FUD is interesting. Your camp says ignore them because it simply give them unnecessary publicity. The other camp says fight it by sending out as information debunking it.Both have merits. One problem with...; Tags: Linux, FUD, open source, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-08-02
Microsoft patent fud working against Linux, says new study: Looks like Microsoft's FUD campaign against Linux and open source is paying off, according to a new IDC study. Matthew Lawton, director of IDC's Worldwide Software Business Strategies Group, revealed some interesting tidbits from the non-public study in a conference call this week:The potential for copyright and patent infringement is...; Tags: Patents, Microsoft, Linux, Licenses, General, Community, Commercial; Blog posts 2007-08-02
What is Microsoft really gaining from open source fud?: What is Microsoft really gaining from open source FUD?Consider the audiences.You're looking at Microsoft's actions from the standpoint of open source antagonists to the company. And if Microsoft could lose ground with that group, that unlikely possibility has been encouraged.But consider the situation from the point of view of...; Tags: Linux Distro, Enterprise Customers, Microsoft Corp., open source, FUD; Discussion threads 2007-06-08
Is Apple too focussed on Vista?: Is Apple too focussed on Vista?Take Apple at their word.A company representative commented that, since people were thinking about spending money on a computer with Vista or on the operating system alone, this would be a good time to remind them of the existence of Macs.Apparently a significant number of...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Apple obviously, FUD, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, advertisement, OSX, operating system, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2007-02-15
The Great Vista/Mac Showdown: Wide Area Wait?: The Great Vista/Mac Showdown: Wide Area Wait?Anyone who is running Vista this early is a foolYou have to give at least six months for any new OS. I would suggest this be the policy on most software also. You never want to be running the "latest" because you...; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, PC, Apple Inc., FUD, OSX, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-02-13
Making progress (Silica -- a wireless hacking tool ): Making progress (Silica -- a wireless hacking tool )So is the clapDid you get it?Re to Dantheman123You said, "Sweet! This is a GOOD thing! Don't you GET IT??!" My response:No.Sweet!This is a GOOD thing! Don't you GET IT??!SilicaThat's it. I'm changing careers and becoming a potato farmer. Give one...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Hacking, Operating systems, FUD, Silica, wireless hacking tool, security, Microsoft Windows, hacking tool, network, tool, wireless; Discussion threads 2007-02-07
Microsoft confirms Vista Speech Recognition remote execution flaw: Microsoft confirms Vista Speech Recognition remote execution flawwhat is the relationship?>If a user does run an audio file that attempts to execute>commands on their system, they should close the Windows Media>Player, turn off speech recognition and restart their computerWhat on earth has the "restart their computer" part fit into the...; Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, speech recognition, FUD, microphone, headphone, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-01-31
Apple turning to fud?: Apple turning to FUD?... and a FUD for every season[i]FUD worked when the market was not moving at the pace it does today.[/i]FUD and vaporware worked well then, but they work even better now.The rapid pace of current development at least in some quarters means that instead of holding off...; Tags: Federal government, NOW HERE, FUD, vaporware, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-01-10
Apple turning to fud?: The iPhone will be here in six months. The Macworld keynote has become famous for the “one more thing” that Steve Jobs would, stopping just as he appeared to be wrapping up, introduce by pulling a device from his pocket or under a veiled tabletop and announce that it was...; Tags: Business &, Technology, Apple Computer Inc., iPhone, FUD, Apple iPhone; Blog posts 2007-01-10
Vendor opacity and open source: One of the great games of IBM, back in the day, was to be opaque. The company kept its strategy to itself, announcing moves without offering real direction, and so an enormous "IBM-ology" industry emerged to explain, speculate, and advise customers. Microsoft adopted this into its DNA quite early. The...; Tags: General, Development, Linux, Enterprise Policy, Legal, Strategy, Microsoft; Blog posts 2006-11-21