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Linux group buys up 22 patents

Nothing but good news here. You are now free to innovate.And Microsoft was hoping these would end up with a patent troll who would assert them against open source companies . . . . Makes me want to cry!!And where in your paranoid imagination did you come up with that?Honestly,...

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Corp., Linux Group

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

Linux group rebuffs movie piracy charge

Linux group rebuffs movie piracy chargeHey a couple more mistakes like this andthe MPAA will be getting it's fanny chewed off in court...People will cheer thisSo the MPAA gets caught making a mistake in its effort to stop criminals and the theives all rejoice. I wonder if those same thieves...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, movie, MPAA, digital-rights management, Linux, music, RIAA, Linux Group

Discussion threads 2004-09-20

Linux group aims for Google-like search

Linux group aims for Google-like searchMany new Search tools and SE's HERE!If you want to see the future of search engines, software and tools see.http://www.webcenter.squarespace.comSearch is changing at the speed of light,learn more today.LOL.. and that STILL beats Longdrawn..Wanna laugh some more.. read the latest SCO story, I think Mike...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Research & Development, Operating systems, Google Inc., KDE, Linux, Google like search, useability, Google Like, Linux Group, R&D

Discussion threads 2004-08-26

Wind River joins Linux group

Wind River joins Linux groupFool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...Is this not the same Wind River Systems that bought Walnut Creek, and summarily axed Slackware without any consideration of its place in the open source community? You'll have to excuse my lack of trust, Wind River; you've...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Wind River Systems Inc., Linux Group, Linux

Discussion threads 2004-01-09

Additional Resources

Ballmer: Windows 7 sales on a roll

Oh boy... this should be a fun Talkback... ntntyeap...for sure we'll be hearing what everyone has already said "ad nauseum".BallSack is a MoronPlain and Simple.I'm sure Win7 sales are decent. After all, it's hard to get an OS-less computer.....It is easy enough to get linuxpre-installed.Or buy a MacHowever,...

Tags: Sales strategy, Operating systems, Mac sale, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Linux, sales, Steve Ballmer, Windows 7 sale, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Google makes Chrome OS open source today

Contrary to rumors, Google did not release a beta version of its much anticipated Chrome operating system today. And nothing is coming anytime soon: the final version is at least a year away, the mega giant web company said. But there was some significant news for the...

Tags: Google Inc., Web, Operating System, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Open Source, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup

To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Programming languages, Linux Distro, operating system, John Gruber, Linux, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

An interesting exchange on politics and IT

Was just thinking about thisExcept I was thinking about what I've heard Linux advocates say in the past, that most consumers make dumb technology choices, and whether this squares with advocating for free markets? Yes, I think it does. People will buy products that they can relate to and feel...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, PRODUCTIVITY, information technology, Linux, computer, software

Discussion threads 2009-11-14

Groklaw suggests Microsoft sue, do over authentication

Are you in any way trying to legitimize patent trolling?You are well aware that what Microsoft is doing is what we all used to call patent trolling aren't you?My guess...Nothing will happen... this is just MS trying to protect UAC and runas from paten lawsuits.Besides MS would be idiot... well...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, authentication, Groklaw, patent, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Friday Challenge: What's your take on OS/browser market share trends?

Firefox is taking over...With Firefox the days of vendor lock-in withIE required are over, like banking sites theyare cross-platform as they should be.I use CentOS/Fedora/RHEL and use I am able todo all of my job functions and use any applicationI want without the fear of security holes andthreats from a...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, COMPANIES, Other Countries, Web browser, Friday Challenge, operating system, Mozilla Firefox, browser market share, security hole, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Microsoft bracing for malware attacks from embedded fonts

Not too worried here......Been using group policy for a long time with font downloads always being disabled for all users on my network. I am patching no doubt, but much less concerned knowing I have always had this blocked. I'm coveredno windoze , no threat.Again with the fear...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, font, Microsoft Windows, malware attack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, malware, Windows7, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Eric Schmidt on whether Google is getting evil

I Am A Victim of EvilHere is evil to me.I cannot stop Google from spamming me...or at least one of their Google Groups.A while back I bought an Ubuntu mini 9 from Dell.It was great.I loved it.It got stolen by some druggos while I was using it at Westlake plaza...

Tags: E-mail, Spam, Eric Schmidt, Google Inc., Evil, Google Groups, motto

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero-day hole

I hope Jeremy got some sleep last nightbecause he probably won't be getting much in the near future.first of many zillionsis there anything worse than being MS security programmer?poor bastards.YesYeah, being a mindless repetitive troll.yeah, being a poor Mac user. yeah, being a poor Mac user....

Tags: Wireless LANs, Firewalls, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, zero-day hole, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Windows, firewall

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Microsoft Patents Sudo - So Sudo me!

i do think that it time for some rule and regulation .and some major MS legal bashing . anti-trust Adrian this is shameless self promotionYou would not even have this if a reader had not given it to you. Means nothing but what youre getting out of it, HITS....

Tags: Idiocy, patent, Microsoft Corp., Adrian

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Counting vulnerabilities is pointless

Suddenly it doesn't matter any more? Vulnerability count is an indication of software qualityIt goes directly to the process the vendor went through to root out vulnerabilities before shipping. At least if you compare products with the same general purpose and which receives the same amount of scrutiny.Time to fix...

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Mozilla Firefox, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, malware, risk period

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples

RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic"

RE: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are One report has at 4% market share the weekend of launch so im sure its past that already.Has Windows 7 marketshare eclipsed total OS X marketshare yet?Just wondering. :)MSFT: 1/2000 = $56. Today, $28.40Win 7 may not be the catastrophe the last...

Tags: Sales strategy, Businesses, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, stock split, Win7, recession, Steve Ballmer, sales, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

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

Not tolerating the intolerant

My thoughts"Most reject volunteerism in search of making money, satisfying career ambitions, relaxing or spending time with friends and family."Some volunteerism is fine, and I'm glad to help out when I can - but I don't think it can or should sustain an economy or nation. And yes, I think...

Tags: tolerance, volunteerism, apathy

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Software that automatically fixes itself, without shutting down

Invariant DetectionThis is supposing that the software is simple enough to determine invariants and not block valid code paths that are infrequently used. It sounds a lot like applying design by contract after the fact.Software That Fixes Itself?The headline implies an application that fixes itself. The article describes and...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, invariant, software, Clearview, erroneous execution

Discussion threads 2009-10-29