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handy backup standard (msi): Handy Backup Standard is a backup software certified with the Microsoft "Works with Windows Vista" logo. Performs automatic backup to DVD/CD, Blu-ray, HD DVD, FTP, USB, Flash, FireWire, LAN and online. Supports ZIP64 compression, 128-bit encryption, has a flexible scheduler, can run as Windows service and notify via e-mail. Has...; Tags: Handy Backup Standard, Backups, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-04-22

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UK education agency nixes OOXML: Office Open XML – the open standard with a trademark in its name – might be good enough for the International Standards Organization but it's not acceptable to British schools, InfoWeek reports. "In the context of the education system," lack of truly open standards in Office 2007 "can result...; Tags: Microsoft Office 2007, Agency, Microsoft Corp., Office Open XML, Microsoft Office, OpenDocument Format (ODF), Office Suites, Software, Emerging Technologies, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Microsoft's health vision is highly proprietary: As more details emerge about Microsoft's health strategy, such as its Common User Interface, one thing that becomes clear is that its vision is highly proprietary. While the result is highly attractive, dependence on technologies such as Microsoft Silverlight and Windows Presentation Foundation guarantees the benefits will...; Tags: Vision, Health Care, Microsoft Corp., Standards, Design Guidance, Quality, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Business Operations, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-13
The key to Windows success? It's all about the drivers: The greatest advantage of the Windows ecosystem is that there are so many choices. The biggest problem with the Windows ecosystem is that there are so many choices. Ironic, isn't it? The sheer number of choices means you can almost certainly...; Tags: Problem, Driver, OEM, Graphics Subsystem, Vista/Server 2008/Win7 Ecosystem, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Notebooks, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Microsoft to raise Windows Small Business Server price 80 percent: When Microsoft starts shipping its Windows Small Business Server 2008 product later this year, its price will be substantially higher -- as much as 80 percent -- than the current version of Small Business Server. Surprisingly, some testers and at least one market researcher don't seem fazed...; Tags: U.S., Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Product, Microsoft Corp., Pricing Strategy, CAL, Microsoft Windows, Pricing, Marketing Research, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Marketing, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-13

VMware debuts premium Recovery, Stage Manager services: VMware has released two new virtualization management services and bundles to advance its technical lead in the market. To that end, the Palo Alto, Calif. announced Tuesday plans to deliver the VMware Site Recovery Manager, VMware Stage Manager and a number of bundles combining those with existing products...; Tags: Recovery, VMware Inc., Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Data Management, Hardware, Storage, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-05-13
HP's bid for EDS: Opportunity costs loom: The debate around Hewlett-Packard's purchase of Electronic Data Systems follows three primary questions. Is the EDS acquisition another Compaq--a deal that will take years to pay off? Is EDS the right acquisition for HP? Are there other places where HP should spend its money? HP on Tuesday...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Dennis, Tools & Techniques, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Outsourcing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
OpenOffice.org 3.0 Mac Beta sports new Aqua look: The OpenOffice.org productivity suite will ditch the need for Mac users to run the X11 windowing system with Version 3.0. The update, now with a Beta Version in release, will offer limited VBA support, unlike Microsoft's Mac Office suite. The compatibility picture is...; Tags: Beta, OpenOffice.org, Compatibility Picture, OpenOffice, Office Suites, Software, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-05-12
McAfee's HackerSafe: When all else fails, rebrand it!: Not to beat a dead horse, that's already been beaten to death time and time again, but... Update 05/12/08: Russ McRee has actually just posted a story about "Why PCI DSS is Doomed". Came across this page on McAfee's site about their "McAfee Secure", "McAfee...; Tags: Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Major career web sites hit by spammers attack: What is the future of spamming next to managed spamming appliances, like the ones already offered for use on demand? It's targeted spamming going beyond the segmentation of the already harvested emails on per country basis, and including other variables such as city of residence, employment history, education, spoken languages,...; Tags: Job, CAPTCHA, Web, Career, Spammer, Malware, Web Site, Spamming, Tool, Attack, E-mail, Spam, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Spam And Phishing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Powerset's search: Does it deliver?: Powerset has rolled out its semantic search engine and has managed to get a ton of attention. The larger question for me: Does it deliver? And where does Powerset make the most sense? Powerset on Monday introduced its natural language search for Wikipedia content (Techmeme). This effort...; Tags: Google Inc., Enterprise Search, Web, Wikipedia, Powerset, Wiki, Semantic Web, Channel Management, Online Communications, Internet, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Is wireless mesh a game-changer?: The biggest untold tech story of this decade has been the overturning of Moore's Law in the telecom sector. Despite technology breakthroughs in optical fiber, in optical switching, and in wireless transmission, you're still paying just as much for just as little bandwidth as you did a...; Tags: Dam, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-12
The application interface problem: I believe that almost any programming language can be used to build almost any kind of user interface, but that the closer the user interface is to the assumptions built into the language, the simpler and more efficient this component of the overall application will be. More importantly, I believe...; Tags: Application, User Interface, Tool, Productivity, Enterprise Software, Software, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Lalim Windows Mail Password Recovery (zip): Lalim Windows Mail Password Recovery is a password recovery tool for Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Windows Mail, which comes in very handy if you forgot, lost, or misplaced your password. Although the password is constantly stored in your computer, the operating system doesn't allow you to watch it. If...; Tags: Password, Recovery, Lalim Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-12
CopyTrans (300): CopyTrans allows to backup - copy - transfer your iPod Music to your PC. Ideal after a hard drive crash or viruses, before sending your iPod for repair or simply to move your iPod Music to a new computer. Features include: backup all song types (MP3/AAC/WAV/AIF), backup directly to iTunes...; Tags: Apple iPod, Apple iTunes, WindSolutions, CopyTrans, Backups, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Phantom Burner (exe): Phantom Burner is a virtual CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R drive. It not only allows you to mount disc image files as virtual CD or DVD discs, but also let you create disc image files by burning to the virtual CD-R drive, from using any disc burning software. By supporting standard SCSI commands, it...; Tags: Disc, CD-R, Phantombility, Phantom Burner; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Kemo Data Security Suite (exe): Kemo Data Security suite 2.0 is the ultimate security solution to your personal and mission critical data. If you want to keep your valuable data secured and protected from theft and prevents unauthorized access and if you want to conceal your confidential information from stranger eyes Kemo Data Security suite...; Tags: AES, Suite, Unauthorized Access, Data Security, KemoSoft, Hacking, E-mail, Security, Network Security, Online Communications, Networking; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Lalim Email Password Recovery (zip): Lalim Email Password Recovery is a password recovery tool for Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Winmail, which comes in very handy if you forgot, lost, or misplaced your password. Although the password is constantly stored in your computer, the operating system doesn't allow you to watch it. if you forget...; Tags: Password, Recovery, E-mail, Lalim Software, Lalim Email Password Recovery; Software downloads 2008-05-12
They died for Reddi-Wip?: Jon Edwards often manages what appears impossible. He has recovered precious data from computers wrecked in floods and fires and dumped in lakes. Now Edwards may have set a new standard: He found information on a melted disk drive that fell from the sky when space shuttle Columbia...; Tags: Disk, Disk Drive, Foam, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-05-11
Is anyone ready to process a trillion events per day?: What is event processing and how could it make a difference? Here is one example of where it could take us: Scientists are talking about the possibility of an in-body network that could detect heart attacks or diabetic collapses and alert emergency services. A typical company deals...; Tags: Event, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Sales Strategy, Financial Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Sales, Joe McKendrick; Blog posts 2008-05-11