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Gmail disabled, eggs in one basket, etc.: Gmail disabled, eggs in one basket, etc.LOLComputing in the 'cloud' makes your head spin, doesn't it?Or maybe the it's cloud-computing spin-machine....This is why I cringe at thin clients......because it doesn't matter how good your backups are, if the server goes down nobody can work. Unless, of course, you can get...; Tags: E-mail providers, Google Gmail, IMAP, KMail, backup; Discussion threads 2008-02-20
Even SSL Gmail can get sidejacked: Even SSL Gmail can get sidejackedZDNet requires cookies to work...when using talkback. This is ridiculous. According to this blog, this is a security risk. Even though security is not a real issue when using talkback, requiring cookies, by this blogs own admission is not the most secure way to conduct...; Tags: SSL/TLS, Authentication/Encryption, E-mail providers, Network security, SECURITY, Last Line, SSL Gmail, SSL, Google Gmail, HTTP, KMail; Discussion threads 2008-01-31
Storm worm goes phishing: Storm worm goes phishingFast Flux[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_flux]FYI[/url]A 100% reliable solution to stopping spam is to move to PGP or OpenPGP (e.g. [url=http://gnupg.org/]Gnu Privacy Guard[/url]) with signed certificates.As such, the spam will be excluded from your trusted PGP encrypted 'channel' and you can safely ignore.Until this becomes mandated, you'll be left to your...; Tags: Cyberthreats, E-mail providers, KMail, spam, Google Gmail, Storm Worm, phishing; Discussion threads 2008-01-10
Google's GMail product manager: 'User data should never be held hostage': Google's GMail product manager: 'User data should never be held hostage'Google Mobile Java[i]"Although Gmail’s full support of IMAP is limited to certain clients (as far as mobile is concerned, only Apple’s iPhone is “officially supported”), IMAP support is what makes it possible for mail items that are filed into certain...; Tags: E-mail providers, Web 2.0, Quality, Google Inc., Google Gmail, IMAP, KMail; Discussion threads 2007-12-17
GMail backdoor patched, time to check your filters: GMail backdoor patched, time to check your filtersFirefox/NoscriptIt's warrants repeating--Gmail who aren't already doing so might want to consider using Firefox along with addon NoScript[1].Also, don't leave yourself logged into Gmail and be sure you've set up a 'strong' password.Aside from the Javascript 'backdoor' issue highlighted by Ryan, I've...; Tags: E-mail providers, Scripting languages, Spam, Google Gmail, JavaScript, KMail; Discussion threads 2007-10-01

(Images: Alphabet makes words colorful): (Images: Alphabet makes words colorful)I can see what's coming next......an image of, for example, Shakespeare, where the individual pixels spell out all of his plays--a cool problem in identifying a chroma-to-character mapping that achieves that effect.Not so hot if you are colorblind...If the statistics I've seen are accurate, 10% of...; Tags: alphabet, KMail; Discussion threads 2007-05-30

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Logged into Google? You may see more ads: Logged into Google? You may see more adsThis is win-winI've seen people arguing in the past that behavioral ads are a violation of their privacy but I say: give me more! Properly targeted ads are actually [b]beneficial[/b] to both the consumer and to the business because they do what middle-men...; Tags: advertisement, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Xubuntu 8.04 stellar on low-power machines: Xubuntu 8.04 stellar on low-power machinesXubuntu 8.04 on low-power machinesI plan to load Xubuntu on two old machines -- so thanks for the info. I have had some success putting Puppy on some very old (98) machines. Why don't you try Puppy 3.01 or the latest beta (very...; Tags: Linux, Memory, Microsoft Windows XP, OPEN SOURCE, Xubuntu, Xubuntu 8.04, low-power machine; Discussion threads 2008-05-04
Malware pain for my users: Malware pain for my usersI agree wholeheartedlyPeople always ask me if linux will be ready for the desktop, or rather, if this is the year of the linux desktop. I usually respond with a 'hope not.' I'm one of a few avid linux enthusiasts who like linux the...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Port 22, malware, Linux, SSH, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-03-18
Google gives developers access to your contacts: Google gives developers access to your contactsYes it does have an odor.I agree this is one bad development and I intend to voice my displeasure to both directly to Google and on message boards and articles like this one. I would suggest that all Google users do the same.Frank Woodman...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Google Inc., developer; Discussion threads 2008-03-06
I have 37,240 unread email messages...: I have 37,240 unread email messages...I thought my 10,586 was bad...eomForrest for the Trees...use an email client or your web browser?A good email client can use cachedimap and gmail supports imap.Labels are your friend. You can create filters to prioritize hierarchical folders for follow-up or just moving the 'don't...; Tags: e-mail; Discussion threads 2008-01-30
Notebook: Google Toolbar flaw; Gmail issues; Microsoft assessment tool: Notebook: Google Toolbar flaw; Gmail issues; Microsoft assessment toolSafe Surfing Best PracticesKeep your browser 'lean and mean'. o Don't add extraneous tool bars and pluginso Do add Firefox plugins NoScript and AdBlocko If at all possible run your browser in a VM snapshot or sandboxo Use a decent Email...; Tags: E-mail providers, Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., Google Gmail, Gmail Issues, XSS, Google Toolbar, tool, Google Inc., notebook, toolbar; Discussion threads 2007-12-19
Friday Rant - When antivirus software goes bad: Friday Rant - When antivirus software goes badDoctor, it hurts when I do this[i]I’ve long held the belief that antivirus software can be almost as bad as the malware it’s trying to protect you from. In fact, I believe that it’s a lot worse. [/i]So you keep doing this...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Norton Co., Friday Rant, antivirus software, malware, Linux, virus, software; Discussion threads 2007-12-14
As the ham to spam ratio continues to plummet, what are your plans for 2008?: As the ham to spam ratio continues to plummet, what are your plans for 2008?Excellent spam filterGmail has a first-rate spam filter. Just to make sure, I have a second spam filter in reserve: I empty my Gmail e-mail boxes with Mozilla Thunderbird. Thunderbird has a built-in self-learning intelligent spamfilter....; Tags: Cyberthreats, E-mail providers, Mozilla Thunderbird, spam, Google Gmail, spam filter, e-mail; Discussion threads 2007-12-06
What's new on Gmail? :): What's new on Gmail? :)Gmail, What's new besides New York, New Haven and New Jersey...I've avoided using the web interface because of recent Javascript exploits which were promptly rectified by Google. But it's great to see the quota is now up over 5.3GB and being able to write Google...; Tags: E-mail providers, Google Gmail, Consilient Push, Consilient, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-11-30
Auctioneer hyping sale of 'ravaging' ClamAV vulnerability: Auctioneer hyping sale of 'ravaging' ClamAV vulnerabilityClamAV 0.91.2Users should update to the most current version of ClamAV: 0.91.2BTW, SpamAssassin and ClamAV work well with Kmail installation wizards found on Tools menu. I fetchmail Gmail imap, postfix (port 25 SMTP) to dovecot imap which Kmail client pipes to SpamAssassin and ClamAV...; Tags: E-mail providers, Spam, E-mail, ClamAV; Discussion threads 2007-11-16
Thoughts on Google accounts: Thoughts on Google accountsGoogle AccountsYikes - I am almost completely tied into Google - extensive gmail usage, with teams, family, work..and our family runs on goog's calendar...and all my hockey and soccer schedules/team lists on docs & spreadsheets...what do you mean locked out?RE: Thoughts on Google accountsIt would be a...; Tags: SECURITY, Spam, Backups, Google Inc., Google Accounts; Discussion threads 2007-11-09
What's worse? The spam itself? Or how anti-spam solutions block legitimate mail?: What's worse? The spam itself? Or how anti-spam solutions block legitimate mail?False positivesHmmm.I get more than 2,000 spam per day, and that's [b]after[/b] the DNSBL filtering weeds out most of it. The automated filters might flag an occasional false positive, but I know that I, personally, have been responsible...; Tags: Cyberthreats, spam, e-mail, anti-spam; Discussion threads 2007-10-29
Gmail now supports long awaited IMAP: Gmail now supports long awaited IMAPMost Excellente Garett!!...I am good to go Kmail!.Mobile Users of Google's [url=http://www.google.com/mobile/mail/index.html] Gmail Mobile[/url] will find IMAP is supported![1]======[1]Java required; Sorry iPhone Folks; Tags: E-mail providers, IMAP, Google Gmail; Discussion threads 2007-10-24
Gmail goes IMAP; iPhone users rejoice: Gmail goes IMAP; iPhone users rejoiceThank You for the information .I am now setting up my systems to use IMAP . I know the technology isn't new , but it's great to know that companies are now using this technology .IMAP new kid on the block?Thanks for dumbing-down the internet...; Tags: E-mail providers, Apple iPhone, IMAP, Google Gmail; Discussion threads 2007-10-24