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Exchange support provided on the Google Android G1 via TouchDown

Exchange support provided on the Google Android G1 via TouchDownBUT will the IT department support it?No, who cares?Just started a job, took my iPhone in and asked them to put my Exchange mail on my iPhone and they said they don't support it.They don't support it. The morons in...

Tags: Strategy, Google Android G1, Touchdown, Google Android, IT Support, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-01-09

Microsoft: Volume licensees to get fewer CDs, shorter contracts

Microsoft: Volume licensees to get fewer CDs, shorter contractsUh, oh....Whenever we see that term "Cutting Complexity" things are about to get very, very complex. And usually more expensive in one way or another.Licensing 6 anyone?RE: Microsoft: Volume licensees to get fewer CDs, shorter contractsApple lowers prices and Microsoft raises...

Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., ISO, shorter contract, fewer CD, CD, Microsoft Windows, IT Support

Discussion threads 2007-09-06

What really drives PC churn?

What really drives PC churn?Business applications - like sap or 12iare mostly CRUD - and whether the database is 10g, CPF, or Unify 3.0 has nothing to do with the nature of the transactions users carry out.--ANd yes, I agree about the GUIs - a screen with many icons representing...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, IT Support, GUI

Discussion threads 2007-07-24

From Gartner Symposium: IT news of the weird

From Gartner Symposium: IT news of the weirdBeen there, done that[i]Then, he mentioned how he's now hearing about companies that ask their employees to not only buy their own comptuers, but take on the responsibility of managing them as well.[/i]Which massively beats dealing with a totally clueless IT "help"...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, own comptuer, IT Support, comptuer, about company, PC, information technology, Gartner Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-10-17

IT productivity? Let the good times roll

IT productivity? Let the good times rollGee maybenow that the pace of hardware tech is slowing, we can spend MORE time on SOFTWARE. The extra "time" should be used to take good software and ENGINEER it to become great software! Software engineering - what a concept! Once software development becomes...

Tags: Strategy, Tools & Techniques, Intellectual property, OASIS, productivity gain, Information and Communication Technology, software, technology innovation, IT Support, information technology

Discussion threads 2005-08-09

Less than 25% of doctor's offices have IT support

In a story on Wellpoint Health Networks, the Techweb article mentions that fewer than 25% of the doctor's offices have any IT support at all.

Tags: IT Support

Blog posts 2004-10-22

Additional Resources

High-risk flaw dings Google Chrome

no NoScript..No Google Chromethis is one of the reasons i don't want to get near this browser. Till Google wakes up and builds an add-on support for Adblock and NoScript, then and only then i might give it a try.Chrome wont even give me the Option to manually disable Scripting....

Tags: Scripting languages, Web browsers, Chrome, Google Inc., JavaScript, NoScript, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

10 ways to evaluate your IT management software

Does your helpdesk work for you or do you work for your helpdesk? Saar Bitner of SysAid Technologies tells how to manage you IT management software. Commentary - Choosing the right IT management software solution is a strategic decision that requires the careful planning and consideration of every IT...

Tags: IT Administration, Information Technology, Software Solution, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Management, IT management, software, Saar Bitner SysAid Technologies, Special to ZDNet, Saar Bitner SysAid Technologies, Special to ZDNet

News items 2009-11-05

The iPhone is one of the best phones in the world, carriers with it are the problem

far from perfect indeedIt's a great gadget...until it freezes and you have to wait several minutes while you reboot it. That is if you know how to reboot it, the first time is always accompanied with panic because you think the thing went dead. Don't blame the carriers,...

Tags: Smart phones, iPhone Screen, BlackBerry Tour, Apple iPhone, phone, carrier, keyboard

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Microsoft does a 180 on Exchange 2007 support (in a good way)

Why does Microsoft continue to be so clueless?I swear some of the decisions this company makes about their products amazes me. What were they thinking by not supporting Exchange 2007 on 2008 R2?Hmm.They were thinking... Why would you upgrade the server OS and not upgrade Exchange? It makes us...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., Exchange 2007 support, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, MicroSoft DOES

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Washington: lots of talk about global warming

Fuller: Too many blogs about the LIE of global warming.Global warming b*llshit demolished:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1533290/Climate-chaos-Dont-believe-it.htmlGuys (or should I say - Fuller), stop LYING.Also, stop saying there's a problem and then coming up with burdening 'solutions' to non-existent problems. The latest FASCIST idea: Blame Children for 'global warming'. Yeah right.http://unitedfamiliesinternational.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/children-to-blame-for-climate-change/Fuller, why are you...

Tags: global warming, carbon dioxide

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

iTunes TV subscriptions: Sure, it could happen - and probably will

Timely My wife and I are currently getting ready to ditch cable because of the price and get our programming from the internet. We like HULU because there are a lot of programs and movies that are free, but with short commercials which are tolerable. This along with other...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple iTunes, Boxee, Plex, TV, Internet, cable, Mini

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Internet performance management makes data center consolidation possible

There are many more advantages to consolidation... Virtual switch technology... Virtual switch technology, is far faster than anything Ciscoor other hardware router vendors can push through your INTRAnet.... In the era of mashups... and multi database applications, you want internet connections that are at memory transfer speeds, not...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, data center consolidation, data center, hub/Switch, IP, hardware, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Mozilla goes back to the beta with Firefox 3.6

Oh bother. Does this mean Firefox 3.5 is buggy and insecure?Having used Firefox since 0.6 I find 3.5 to be one of the less stable versions. I hope that they get the bugs out for 3.6.3 things this version must have or it may fall too far behind1. SELinux/AppArmor...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Firefox 3.6, beta, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Twitterena Pro for iPhone 3.1 (Mobile)

Twitterena Pro for iPhone includes multiple accounts and it is the first premium twitter client to include optional Facebook integration. Twitterena Pro for iPhone features custom tweeting background, sort your friends into lists, quick watch users, watch users multi-timeline, easy profile location update, priority customer support, image support for twitpic,...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Andrew Weekes, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Microsoft to drop Office Accounting product, services

DumbWhat a dumb move their Accounting software was one of the best products they had.Anyone notice a trend?Dumping Money, dumping Office Accounting, and all at a time when the Feds are increasingly regulating Financial firms. While MS is clearly not a "Financial" Company it looks alot like they are...

Tags: Operational accounting, Financial services, accounting, Office Accounting, Microsoft Corp., Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

McAfee vs. Symantec: Dueling in consumer and enterprise

Worked for SYMC - products inadequately testedWe rearchitected stuff as it was going out the door. That experience was one more reason I eventually switched to Mac.Working for SYMCYou should have stuck around...Then you could have said to have been part of improving of the process . Just compare Norton...

Tags: SECURITY, Norton 2010, McAfee Inc., Norton Co., Symantec Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Android 2.0 (Eclair) FAQ

Android 2.0 GPSWill the GPS be functional if I don't buy the expensive Verizon data plan or pay by the Mb.You would need access to the internetto download the maps as needed there would not be enough room on the phone to store the whole country locally. So unless you...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Android 2.0, phone, ECLAIR

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

StarLink Suite x86 2.3b build 3583 (Windows)

StarLink Gateway provides support to send SMS by SMTP Mail Server. It also provide send free SMS to mobile network. The system is multi user Client-server system. Server is running and listening specific port (TCP/IP Port). Users sign in to server by providing their authentication information (user id and their...

Tags: Mobile Network, Mobile, Intel X86, Microsoft Windows, SMS, Babu Software, SMTP Mail Server, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular Phones, Telephony, Wireless And Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-30

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