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- Desktop virtualization - where should the anti-virus run?
- Let's for a moment visualize a virtualized desktop environment. An operating system offering a type 2 hypervisor is acting as the primary operating system in a desktop virtualization implementation. This could be Linux sporting Xen or KVM. It could be Windows running something like Parallels or Virtual PC. It could...
- Tags: Desktop, Virus Protection, Antivirus, Operating System, Guest Operating System, Desktop Virtualization, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Security, Software, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2008-08-01
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- Google Chrome OS has arrived as free VMWare download
- Somebody will make it available in a more public area, I'm sure.Being that it's open source, somebody's going to make it available in a more public area, I'm sure. I'll wait until then.RE: Google Chrome OS has arrived as free VMWare downloadthat's not the real release... that's a linux based...
- Tags: Virtualization, Operating systems, VMware Inc., Chrome, operating system, Google Chrome OS, Google Chrome, Chrome OS, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft
- RE: Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask MicrosoftI built my current desktop in July and purchased/installed an OEM version of Vista Home Premium. I also took advantage of Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium which I installed on the same PC....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Operating systems, cost difference, Microsoft Corp., OEM, Is it OK, Microsoft Windows, PC
- Discussion threads 2009-11-15
- Mac OS X mega patch covers 58 security vulnerabilities
- Yikes, that sounds bad[i]The majority of the flaws could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of an unpatched system, meaning that this update carries an "extremely critical rating."[/i]Makes me glad I run an alternate OS.473MB?!?!?!How do dial up users get this update?There is a potential positive spin on...
- Tags: Patches, Desktops, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, patch management, Apple Inc., exploit, security
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Ubuntu 9.10 advances Canonical's cloud, enterprise goals
- Ubuntu 9.10 advances Canonical's ambitious push into cloud computing -- and the enterprise. Ubuntu is best known for its Linux desktop and there are several desktop improvements in this upgrade -- including a faster boot and login and enhanced audio and and 3G broadband connectivity. ...
- Tags: Ubuntu, Eucalyptus, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Desktops, Servers, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney
- Blog posts 2009-10-29
- Snow Leopard bug deletes all user data (Updated)
- Proves Apple is not perfectI know many ABMers that bashed Microsoft when a bug that only affected a very small user base came on in Windows 7 Release Candidate and said that Microsoft should pay and how can they release software with bugs. All software has bugs I don't...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, S**t, Snow Leopard, user data
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- Virtual Browser 1.0 (Windows)
- If your machine contains sensitive information and you are concerned about the risk of spyware and adware, one option is to surf the web in a Virtual Browser. Virtual Browser allows users to securely browse the Internet using Mozilla Firefox. Run the Virtual Browser to protect against adware, spyware and...
- Tags: Adware, Mozilla Firefox, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Web Browser, V-BROWSER, Virtual Browser, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Web Browsers, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Security
- Software downloads 2009-10-03
- Torvalds calls Linux "bloated" and "scary." Is he right? [poll]
- Why have you ignored the key conclusion?You're not simply intending to start a flame war, are you?Matt Asay concludes in the article you mention:"Has Linux failed?No. Of course not. It has simply grown as its adoption has expanded. This is the problem with success: you get pulled into an ever-widening...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, desktop virtualization, Linux, Linux IS, Torvalds, kernel
- Discussion threads 2009-09-22
- Radisson Hotels report significant data breach
- Add the Radisson Hotels & Resorts chain to the growing list of businesses reporting significant data breaches that exposed sensitive customer data. In an open letter to guests, Radisson chief operating officer Fredrik Korallus said the hotel chain's computer system was hacked between November 2008 and May 2009 and...
- Tags: Debit Card, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Financial Services, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-08-19
- Sony kills virtualization on Vaio notebooks
- I wonder what recourse a buyer has?Will Sony issue a refund?This is like buying a "sports car" and not being told it won't do more than 55mph til you try it ('cause no one in New York City can drive over 30mph).Yea, I know my logic is way out there,...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, cloud computing, Utility computing, Storage management, Cyberthreats, Sony Vaio, notebook, Sony Corp., VW, virtualization, computer
- Discussion threads 2009-08-11
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Releases to Manufacturing
- Windows Server 2008 R2, which released to manufacturing today, July 22nd, 2009, contains major functionality improvements in virtualization and networking over the previous version. This afternoon, Microsoft has announced the Release to Manufacturing RTM of Windows Server 2008 R2, which incorporates many hundreds...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Manufacturing, Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Feature, Live Migration, Hyper-V Live Migration, CSV, NTFS CSV, SCVMM 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Virtualization, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2009-07-22
- Sun xVM VirtualBox 3.0: Virtual Developer's Delight
- Windows 7 Ultimate RC 64-Bit Edition virtualized on Fedora 11, 64-Bit using Sun xVM VirtualBox 3.0 With little fanfare, Sun Microsystems released version 3.0 of xVM VirtualBox, the Open Source and multi-platform desktop virtualization tool for Unix, Linux, Windows and Mac. The new...
- Tags: Innotek VirtualBox, Developer, Operating System, Sun Microsystems Inc., OpenGL 2.0, Desktop Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Hardware, Virtualization, Software, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2009-06-30
- 10 ways to secure the Apple iPhone
- Guest post: TechRepublic's Michael Kassner highlights 10 ways to secure an iPhone. For more posts like this see TechRepublic's 10 Things blog. The Center for Internet Security CIS is well -known for developing security benchmarks for operating systems, applications, network devices, and now the Apple iPhone. I’ve read...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Step, Apple Inc., Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wireless And Mobility, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-06-12
- Why Linux is ready for the desktop today
- Why Linux is ready for the desktop todayNot to be offensive, but....What does Novell's marketshare look like nowadays?This seems like a bit of wishful thinking from the 'Anybody but Microsoft' camp.I'm not a MS fanboy, but I think Novell is in about the same place that Mac is right now.......
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, desktop, Linux IS
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- What's the big deal about the Windows 7 "XP Mode"?
- What's the big deal about the Windows 7 "XP Mode"?Perhaps it's the licensing?Just a thought, but could the big deal be licensing? I'm no expert, but can most of us run an XP or other Windows OS on an existing XP or Vista install WITHOUT having 2 licenses? ...
- Tags: Operating systems, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-04-27
- 10 seriously annoying default configurations
- Guest post: Into every life, a little stupidity must fall. And sometimes, you just have to vent about it. Rick Vanover shares a few of the default configurations he finds especially frustrating and idiotic…. What are yours? For more posts like this see TechRepublic's 10 Things blog. ...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Installation, VMware Inc., Rick Vanover, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-04-24
- 10 things you should look for in a netbook
- Guest post: When you’re evaluating netbooks, you have to weigh the convenience of their small form factor against a variety of limitations. TechRepublic's Erik Eckel explains several key considerations that will help you find a suitable middle ground. For more posts like this see TechRepublic's 10 Things blog. ...
- Tags: CPU, Netbook, CPU Detail, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-04-17
- Patch Tuesday heads-up: 8 bulletins, 5 critical
- Patch Tuesday heads-up: 8 bulletins, 5 criticalPatch TuesdayGood ol' patch Tuesday. We definitely need a Google Operating system. http://googlescloud.blogspot.comTo the blind with screen readers, this image contains a table.This table has 9 rows and 2 columns.Heading Row 1Heading Column 1: Bulletin IDHeading Column 2: Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability ImpactRow...
- Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Patch Tuesday, operating system
- Discussion threads 2009-04-09
- Windows ACPI Emulated Devices Table
- Modern PC platforms often use devices that have known errata. In this case, the Windows family of operating systems may include mechanisms to work around these known errata whenever possible. Two example devices are the Real-Time Clock RTC and the ACPI Power Management PM timer, as implemented in some chipsets....
- Tags: Device, Operating System, Microsoft Windows, ACPI, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2009-04-06
- Novell, VMware unveil collaboration pact
- Novell and VMware said Tuesday that they are collaborating so independent software vendors can build SUSE Linux Enterprise virtual appliances. The two companies will also develop VMware-ready appliances on SUSE Linux. In a statement, the companies said: With VMware Studio, ISVs can use VMware-based tools to...
- Tags: Novell Inc., Collaboration, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware Inc., SuSE Linux, SuSE, Game Plan, Open Source, Servers, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-02-24
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