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Straight talk on terrorism: Straight talk on terrorismCybersecurityIMHO1. Virus protection is not enough on its own.That's like giving s flu jab to a guy that's got the flu.2. So we need at least software firewalling as well.3. This should be a minimum requirement of netiquette. If this were so, 99% of infected machines would...; Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Vertical industries, virus protection, terrorism, CLaRK, George W, Clarke, government, Richard Clarke, security, cyberterrorism; Discussion threads 2004-11-18

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Government, markets and regulation: Government, markets and regulationJust Another Gov't Program Gone BadFannie Mae was created in the Depression to create liquidity in the mortgage market. Lequidity had been wiped out by the stock market collapse and bank runs.As with all government programs, it just grew and grew and never went away. ...; Tags: Mortgages, Vertical industries, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, mortgage, government; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
Intel World Mural project - just what will the next 40 years bring?: Intel is turning 40 and while most of us by fast cars, take up motorcycling, or go bungee-jumping to deal with our mid-life crises, Intel asked 500 kids in 21 countries what they expected the next 40 years of computing to bring us. It's actually a great...; Tags: Computing, Computer, Intel Corp., Kid, Productivity, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-20
In America money is life: In America money is lifeWhat a crock[i]while the U.S. is both rich and powerful, it is “woefully behind when it comes to providing opportunity and choices to all Americans to build a better life.”[/i] OK, let me get this straight. There is someplace else in the world that...; Tags: Warm-Weather, Woody Allen; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Viacom, Google cut deal on user data: Viacom, Google cut deal on user dataIf I see one I'll let you know NT&Viacom, Google cut deal on user dataOh this is funny. Google never cared about user privacy before and now that they are going to be sued into oblivion they suddenly care? I hope Viacom hits...; Tags: INTERNET, Digital media, Google Inc., Viacom Inc., user data; Discussion threads 2008-07-15

Remote code execution through Intel CPU bugs: Kris Kaspersky, author of numerous books on reverse engineering and software engineering, will be presenting his research on remote code execution through Intel CPU bugs at the upcoming Hack in the Box Security Conference in Malaysia. If his proof of concept code consisting of JavaScript or TCP/IP packet attacks on...; Tags: CPU, Intel Corp., Processors, Security, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-14
Crackers claim iPhone 3G hack: The iPhone Dev Team claims to have jailbroken the iPhone 3G, while a former member of the team claims the device has not been unlocked. A group of developers has claimed to have cracked the iPhone 3G. Apple's latest version of the iPhone was released to...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Team, PwnageTool 2.0, 3G, Team Management, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management, Tom Espiner ZDNet.co.uk, iPhone 3G, smart phones, Apple, cracking, hack; News items 2008-07-14
Again, why does Microsoft want Yahoo?: Again, why does Microsoft want Yahoo?Again, why does Microsoft want Yahoo?You should be asking why not? Both companies will gain a lot from this buy out. Yahoo has the services, Microsoft has the brand recognition. They can take the best of both worlds and have a dominant...; Tags: Team management, SEARCH, Branding, Microsoft want Yahoo, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft WANT, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-14
At ease, Americans, your government is resting easy on global warming: It is going to be announced today (Friday, when the news cycle goes into snooze control) that the Environmental Procrastination Agency will take no further action on auto emissions or greenhouse gases during the George W. reign. In fact, they will seek much more comment and public input in...; Tags: President, Government, Greenhouse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Global Warming, Healthcare, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-07-10
Viacom statement on YouTube user data: Viacom statement on YouTube user dataGreat news for the entire copyright communityDing dong ... the witch is dead! ... or at least she is starting to melt! Wow ... I would say this is very good news for the entire copyright industry. While potentially inconvenient to YouTube viewers, and understanding...; Tags: INTERNET, Digital media, user data, Google Inc., Viacom Inc., YouTube Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-10
Should free broadband be neutral?: Should free broadband be neutral?It should remain free or it shall be replacedIt should remain free, but most likely greed will prevent this for some time. Smutty content like spam should be penalized but not taxed.Telcos would love to profit by regulating bandwidth. Now this is not what capitalism...; Tags: Taxes, Government, Network technology, Broadband Internet, Federal government, Socialism, broadband, tax, Internet, FCC; Discussion threads 2008-07-09
Storm Worm says the U.S have invaded Iran: Storm Worm says the U.S have invaded IranA little more convincing....Maybe if the storm worm article didn't sound as such a blatantly obvious fabrication some idiot who didn't know how far a was from z on a keyboard would have fallen for it. With all the things the storm worm...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Storm Worm, U.S, storm worm; Discussion threads 2008-07-09
Trick out your fleet with fuel consumption monitors from Networkcar: OK, I admit it. When I bought my car a year-and-a-half ago, comparing the fuel consumption metrics among the different models WAS part of the equation, but not the most important part. Now, with gas lines forming in my own little town and people putting summer trips...; Tags: Monitor, Performance, Technology, Performance Management, GPS, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Airport security part 4: Attack of the body scanners!: If you read my blog postings semi-often, you know that I'm very, very critical of problems with airport security.Â Nicole Wong of the Boston Globe reported that Boston's Logan International Airport will become the next airport toÂ implement full-body scanners (thanks for the link from the LiquidMatrix guys!) that can see...; Tags: Imaging, Airport Security, Privacy, Transportation Security Administration, Image, Attack, Madness, Scanners, Document Management, Security, Hardware, Peripherals, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4: Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.Get the environazi boot of our neck.Build more refineries.Reduce government regulations.Eliminate the Endangered Species Act.Build more dams for flood control.Build more highways to relieve traffic congestion.Relax nuclear power plant requirements to build more reactors.Your mindset is...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Strategy, Telecom & Utilities, vision, computer; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
A boon to the Webtop: Adobe makes indexing Flash in search easier: A boon to the Webtop: Adobe makes indexing Flash in search easierWow!This is a really big deal for Flash developers. We've been waiting a long time for this. No more alternate content solutions and having SEO dweebs trying scab your clients over this issue.Now, all we need is Flash on...; Tags: SEARCH, WebTop, Adobe Systems Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
Smartphone battle royale: The land grab is good for buyers: Smartphone battle royale: The land grab is good for buyersDon't forget HTCThey are certainly not a software player, but neither is Samsung, LG or Moto for that matter. HTC is a major hardware player in this market and is arguably the "go-to" WM platform mfg'er right now - and...; Tags: Handhelds, Operating systems, Cellular phones, Windows Mobile Platform, land grab, High Tech Computer Corp., grab, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Smartphone, Apple iPhone, phone, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Would Microsoft ever split itself up?: Would Microsoft ever split itself up?they couldThey could, but they'll never do that. Micro$oft is too greedy. In my perfect world I want to see Microsoft as a software company and another branch as a hardware company for actual computers, Phones and other devices, like Music Players, GPS, and Car-Support.The...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Major Projects, Micro$oft, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-27
U.S. tech sector jobs show strong growth, but lack of engineers could hurt in future: U.S. tech sector jobs show strong growth, but lack of engineers could hurt in futureIn other news...IBM, AMD, Intel, Boeing..announce job cutsThese "shortage of engineer" articles are starting to smell fishy when balanced against job cuts and outsourcing news from the same companies that complain about shortages.Why not just cut...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, Brother-In-Law, U.S. tech sector job, sector job, U.S. Tech, job, strong growth, H1B; Discussion threads 2008-06-26
Intel stays behind the curve ... again: Intel stays behind the curve ... againsorry analysisSo Intel's behind the curve because XP works just fine for them. Maybe they have better things to do than upgrade all workstations for marginal improvements.The Inquirer presented a biased article against Windows?Say it isn't so! Who would have thought! If the Inquirer...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-06-26