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Happy Birthday Blaster. Death nell for NAC?

Happy Birthday Blaster. Death nell for NAC?Death What??It would be interesting to know just what a "Death Nell" is! I have heard of Typhoo Mary and Nell Gwynne and wonder. Is this a cross between the two? Not that I remember Nell Gwynne causing anyone's death. ...

Tags: Hah, Happy Birthday Blaster, NAC

Discussion threads 2006-08-14

Wide-ranging flaw crashes programs

Wide-ranging flaw crashes programsUh Oh ---- Glad I don't use that!Wide-ranging flaw crashes programsHah, this means every linsux distro out there is vulnerable since they all have zlib packaged in. At least with Windows you have to use the application seperately. Between this and Adobe's flaw its another sad...

Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, UNIX, flaw, linsux distro, distro, Hah, chicken, Linux

Discussion threads 2005-07-07

Additional Resources

Microsoft: To spam or not to spam

I'm rather suspiciousLook at the date. December 2008?Show me the headersI would never bother reading the body without checking them first.False dichotomyAnd oh, by the way: just because it's genuine doesn't mean it's not spam.TrashntHumm . . .Humm . . . We really need to start adopting digital signatures.It usually...

Tags: Cyberthreats, spam, header, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Discussion threads 2009-11-27

Intel to pay AMD $1.25 billion as companies end litigation war; Is it a new chip era?

Inhell got off cheaplyProbably AMD needed the cash now because it would have gotten a lot more in a trial.This is good news for computer usersGood news all around. The cross licensing will allow advancements with a minimum of lawyer intervention.Won't matter, AMD is toastThey haven't produced a CPU worth...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, litigation, phenom, amd, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., chip

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Google Dashboard brings security settings to the forefront

Google = power of Linux distro'sDon't tell the rabid Windows users since they sayLinux distro or Linux kernel is a 'niche'....lol sounds like the MS.net passportSo this is google innovating again eh?RE: Google Dashboard brings security settings to the forefrontGoogle and security in the same sentence? That is a...

Tags: E-mail, OPEN SOURCE, Google Inc., security, dashboard

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Android's Weakest Link

92% Post Consumer Waste RecyclingFirst time I'm mentioning this, but not the first time I've noticed.Isn't this essentially Arrington's comments with a nominal wrap around? And this deserves a by-line?Do you agree with the source? Do you disagree? Don't you have anything to add? Does this matter? Can I get...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Mobile applications, Handhelds, Wireless and Mobility, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Apple iPhone, Weakest Link, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-10-11

RIM signals price war potential; Fallout could be substantial

Thesis-changing?Potential MBAs racing to their pcs to start re-writes?RE: RIM signals price war potential; Fallout could be substantialWant to see consumers really scoop up smart phones? Have the carriers charge $5.00 a month for data plans... Some consumers don't see the value in paying $30 a month for mobile...

Tags: Keyboards, E-mail, Smart phones, Handhelds, Research In Motion Ltd.

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

Celio announces REDFLY driver for BlackBerry coming soon

EDC Matt -I find it interesting that you are using this device. I have recently begun testing SOTI Pocket Controller Pro with my WM phone, and I wonder if you forgo your laptop when traveling with the Redfly? (Hah!)I was wondering if you could or would add a sidebar...

Tags: RIM BlackBerry, EDC, REDFLY, Celio

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

Sony could leapfrog Amazon with e-readers

Wireless access: not that importantI do not get why people are so hung up on the wireless access thing. When you consider how much space these readers have and how many books that translates into one of the new 300's can hold my entire reading list for the next 5...

Tags: e-reader, wireless access, wireless, Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-21

Hacker demos persistent Mac keyboard attack

Hacker demos persistent Mac keyboard attackHa ha, hah ah ahahahhah... Mac Security.God... is Apple still running smug "we are so secure" commercials?Doesn't this require physical access to the keyboard?In order to embed a firmware into the keyboard, wouldn't one need physical access to that keyboard? Or are we...

Tags: Keyboards, Physical Access, Apple Macintosh, keyboard, firmware

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

While the EC wastes time with IE, Russia tackles bigger issues

While the EC wastes time with IE, Russia tackles bigger issuesConsumer Issue. Congress can enact same legislation.ntWell over due {nt}.Lack of SuperstructureThese are all independent companies. Without proof that there is some collaboration between them that results in a monopoly, can their independent actions,...

Tags: Operating systems, Economies-of-Scale, OS Installed, OEM, Linux, DVD, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2009-07-31

Is $400 billion a lot of money?

One U.S. Senator says we spend that much every year importing petroleum from our friends in Saudi, Nigeria, Canada, Mexico, Russia and Venezuela. I use the term "friend" advisedly. They are in fact pushers for the American addiction former President George W. Bush called out so pointedly. ...

Tags: Car, Solar Energy, Telecom & Utilities, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-07-24

Linux exploit evades security barrier

Linux exploit evades security barrierActually ....The C programming code had a check for this already in it. The COMPILER, in optimizing the code, removed the check.I wonder how many times this happens in all of the various compilers in the world ?RE: Linux exploit evades security barrierlinux is secure?LOL!!! ...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, security, Linux, LOL!!

Discussion threads 2009-07-20

Apple reconsidering anti-glare screen options; users rejoice

Apple reconsidering anti-glare screen options; users rejoiceofcourse!Hah! Thats what you get for giving steve a lot of money! Spend half of that and get a standard notebook where you can choose from a larger variety of components. Or just give steve the money that he planned on bilking from you...

Tags: Notebooks, screen option, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-15

Newly nationalized General Motors goes online...any greener?

Newly nationalized General Motors goes online...any greener?Tragic endIf GM had been allowed to conduct its affairs based on its own marketing expertise, I would have assumed it would do just fine, once the onerous union agreements were modified.Now, it appears to be doomed. The corporate management puppets are echoing...

Tags: Government, Engineering, NOW IT, Volt, General Motors Corp., battery

Discussion threads 2009-07-10

Has the U.S. already lost green tech to other nations?

Is it too late for the green tech boom in the U.S.? Is the nation now second-rate technologically? Did the eight years of aerobics during the Bush Administration leave the U.S. one lap behind nations actually in the running? There are certainly lots of folks counting on a...

Tags: U.S., Green Technology, Pew, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-07-08

Google Chrome OS announced, It should just work

Google Chrome OS announced, It should just workNice for Google USersThis is challenge for the Microsoft. I think Microsoft will be prepare to face this google challengeRE: Google Chrome OS announced, It should just worklet's wait and see.. "should" is always a dangerous word... Everything "should" always work...Netbook needs?My netbook,...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Google Inc., operating system, Linux, Google Chrome OS, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-07-07

Survey: 45% of IT departments will move to Windows 7; 43% refuse to migrate off Windows XP

Survey: 45% of IT departments will move to Windows 7; 43% refuse to migrate off Windows XPPenny wise, pound foolish.XP is unsecurable. Enterprise AV, all the tools, etc, it is fundamentally broken. All these enterprises deal with constant and unrelenting security threats. It really has no place...

Tags: Operating systems, survey, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-07-01

So how 'bout them universities?

So how 'bout them universities?I'll just reply here . . . Not being the social networking nut that most ZDNet authors are, I'll just reply here, thanks. Don't have twitter, not interested.But I am a student, so I've got a few things to say . . ."Enhancing communication and collaboration...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Literacy, Universities, computer science

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

Businesses struggling with Adobe PDF security advice

Businesses struggling with Adobe PDF security adviceFoxit ReaderYou might add Foxit Reader 3.0.1506 to your list for Windows.RE: Businesses struggling with Adobe PDF security adviceVery interesting post!You know my first impression was "wow how ridiculous is that for Adobe to say". And then I let the thought brew for...

Tags: Adobe PDF Security, Foxit Reader, Adobe PDF

Discussion threads 2009-05-05