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Yankee Group slams 'Linux extremists'

Yankee Group slams 'Linux extremists'its about time someone put these people in placeheck the this forum is full of these linux zealots you can not reason with thes people all that can do is bash MS and everyone that they don't like pretty much every company that is not open...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, extremist, The Yankee Group, Linux, Linux extremist, open source

Discussion threads 2005-04-07

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What would make you trust Microsoft?

Flame on!Let me save a couple people the time of posting"Microsoft is the most evil thing on earth and should be destroyed" - Linux Geek, Ole Man, D.T, No More Microsoft Software ...."I trust Microsoft with my life" - Mike Cox, Loverock, ... "They are a company. I trust them...

Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., extremist, open source, MHD

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

How to jailbreak the iPhone 3GS

Why does Apple persistI am amazed the game of cat and mouse Apple users must play to get a phone that they can do with as they please. The same people who openly criticize Microsoft for all and sundry, but the beloved Steve Jobs whom it appears must own their...

Tags: Smart phones, Pwnage, Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., jailbreak

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Mono-mania: It's risky business

M$ must give away its patentsIf M$ want to have its technolgies adopted by FOSS it must give up all its patents and GPLed the code.Until then we must stay away from any code that resembles M$ technologies and support Stallman and FSF in their fight against software tirany.RE: Mono-mania:...

Tags: .NET, C#, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Development tools, Operating systems, Programming languages, Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp., Mono, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Watch Out for That Meteor, Stallman.

Show me the innovation StallmanWhile Microsoft pushes forward software technology and produces modern software, open source continues to copy the trailing edge of the innovators. Want an Office97 copy? Want a media player that works on all platforms but just not as well as Windows Media Player, want...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Jason, F/OSS, Stallman, software

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

Will Office Web Apps overcome cloud biases?

[i]since GAPE Google Apps for Education is right up there with sliced bread in my book.[/i]Of course it is, all your blogs ever do is profess your undying love for all things Google. We already know how your next blog is going to turn out. You are going to...

Tags: cloud computing, Web application, Office Web Apps, Office Web, Google Inc., Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-09-18

Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday

I think the EU is the only one who caresI really cannot believe this is such a big deal. If people don't know how to change their defaults. I hardly think they know about any browser but IE.Could the argument not be made against any Linux version? I have tried...

Tags: Web browsers, Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, IE 8, IE8, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

'Acid test' for Ubuntu on a netbook

'Acid test' for Ubuntu on a netbookI thought UbuntuHad packaged installers? Or has skype not been approved by the Ubuntu Community?Try opening CheeseCheese is the native UNR webcam application used for quick pictures and videos. If that program works then the drivers are okay and it's a Skype problem. If...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Loverock, Built-in Camera, Ubuntu, Acid-test, netbook, Skype Technologies S.A., Linux

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

Why Windows users don't switch to Mac

Why Windows users don't switch to MacPeople don't seem too understand Apple's ads...:PApple is not after every Windows user at least not yet. Apple is targeting those who are not happy with Windows and would like an alternative. Seems like Apple has found some considering her market share...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-10-10

Is Microsoft fiddling with system files without permission?

Is Microsoft fiddling with system files without permission?Its their OS which you rentso why shouldn't they update if they want?Sounds like Applehttp://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=496Just shoving stuff in at random with updates, trying to slide stuff by while not informing the end user.Hope MS hasn't looked too closely at Apple's playbook.have to agree...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., permission, EULA, IS MICROSOFT, system file, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-09-12

Is the era of Microsoft ending?

Is the era of Microsoft ending?open sourceopen source doesn't mean free. Systems people need to eat and most of them are paid by some one. A lot of companies support Linux as way of balancing off Microsoft's need to own the world. In my unhumble opinion the os out...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, open-source idea, Dana, Microsoft Corp., open source

Discussion threads 2007-08-10

Windows CardSpace gets Firefox support

Windows CardSpace gets Firefox supportIE browser is about deadWith just one feature, RSS, there is a compelling reason to upgrade the internet browser on corporate and government computers. I did so last week on my wife's computer. As had been reported to me by half a dozen others, it doesn't...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows CardSpace, RSS

Discussion threads 2006-12-13

Blogging rings and The Truth

Blogging rings and The TruthFor someone that muses over people's actionsyou sure don't have an interest in Psychology. Yes, Sigmund Fraud spoiled it for everyone with an intellect with his id and ego and pen1s envy. Other than snorting coke with, and raping his very rich clientèle - his ideas...

Tags: blog, Diversity IS, blogging

Discussion threads 2006-10-05

Critical flaws squashed in Firefox update

Critical flaws squashed in Firefox updateYes, squashed like a bugexcept people remember, if you turned off autoupdating, you need to start the updating.Critical flaws squashed in Firefox updateUpdated first thing this morning when I got into work. Luckily I changed the default hompepage to just www.mozilla.org that actuall displays...

Tags: Web browsers, Loverock, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox Update

Discussion threads 2006-06-02

British parliament attacked using WMF exploit

British parliament attacked using WMF exploitWill the West figure out China is NOT their friend?I doubt it...At least not until it's too late.attacks...We get attempts to break in from the Chinese at least 10 times a day on our mail and web servers...this is news?Is Microsoft governments friend?There needs to...

Tags: Linux, INTERNET, Operating systems, MSFT, Microsoft Windows Metafile, bad people, Microsoft Corp., IP, IP address, WMF vulnerability

Discussion threads 2006-01-23

Feds take porn fight to Google

Feds take porn fight to GoogleYou must of missed the news about ...... the terrorists killed in the predator attack in Pakistan. It seems the government can pursue criminals and go after terrorists at the same time. It is not a situation of one or the other. ...

Tags: Government, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-01-19

Supreme Court vacancy fight goes online

Supreme Court vacancy fight goes onlineTruth, most people haven't a clue...On why this is important or the process itself. sigh...Why bother with the public?I'm not sure I get the point of these grass roots movements, or the television ads in the struggle for approval for a court nominee. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, nominee

Discussion threads 2005-07-06

Will content companies avoid open source?

Will content companies avoid open source?OpenSource Hacking of iTunes DRMHacking the iTunes DRM software was simply a developer/programmer exercising the fundamental notion of having a "itch to scratch". If you run GNU/LINUX as your primary desktop operating system and use one of the many media players capable of playing...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, UNIX, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, open source, software, Apple iTunes, Linux, DRM'ed, hacking

Discussion threads 2005-05-26

Microsoft reverses position on gay rights

Microsoft reverses position on gay rightsJust a different capitulationSo, instead of caving to conservaitve pastors, MS caves to liberal homosexual activists.I think MS is just taking the path of least resistance, here. Conservative activists ten to hold prayer vigils. Liberal activists tend to riot.Alright all you conservatives ...Time for you...

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Corp., activist, gay

Discussion threads 2005-05-06

A critical look at Ubuntu or: What companies could learn about PR from open source

Matthew Thomas has posted a very critical look at Ubuntu on his weblog. Actually, he calls it "My first 48 hours enduring Ubuntu 5.04," which follows his 48 hours enduring Mac OS X. Thomas is an interface designer, and he has plenty to say about the Ubuntu interface, some of...

Tags: public relations, Ubuntu

Blog posts 2005-04-13