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Munich's Linux migration slips to 2006

Munich's Linux migration slips to 2006Unwanted disruption(?)For Munich, the more expensive solution is also the more disruptive solution.From the article:Employees at the city administration have had a mixed response to the news that Munich is migrating to Linux, according to Hofmann. "Some employees are anxious that nothing will work (once...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, IBM Corp., Linux, Linux migration slip, Linux Migration, slip, information technology

Discussion threads 2005-09-06

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Foxconn owns up to dodgy BIOS crippling Linux

Foxconn owns up to dodgy BIOS crippling LinuxSure it works......."Microsoft said so!"Seriously though, Windows covers up most bad BIOS behavior, for disreputable companies that want to make a quick buck, the Vista seal is all they're wanting, screw you, you just BOUGHT the product, not like they need happy customers....

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, glove, Foxconn, Linux, BIOS

Discussion threads 2008-07-29

Xandros deal is Microsoft water torture strategy

Xandros deal is Microsoft water torture strategyWon't workIf MS is counting on people leaving distros which sign their devilish deals, they are sorely mistaken.Look what is happening to OpenSUSE. That distro has been in freefall on DistroWatch since they signed the deal. In fact they have been knocked out of...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Processors, strategy, Microsoft Corp., PCLinuxOS, distro, Novell OpenSuse, Xandros

Discussion threads 2007-06-05

Gates goes from architect to oddsmaker

Gates goes from architect to oddsmakerthat was a poor shotIts a fact that Bill Gates mentioned that there is an 80% chance for Vista to ship in January.However I think you are taking his statement out of context. Vista can be released even today. But its better to have crossed...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, software development, software, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-07-11

Microsoft sues nine MAPS partners

Microsoft sues nine MAPS partnersJust do what I do...I buy everything directly from Microsoft. My rep and I signed an agreement where we buy everything direct. We receive no discounts and actually pay a premium. Why do we do it? Because my rep told me it was the best way...

Tags: Retail, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., MAPS partner

Discussion threads 2005-12-15

Microsoft looks to quell VB uprising while Real Software and Sun try to woo it

According to a report by Mary Jo Foley at Microsoft Watch, Microsoft has launched its VBRun Web site in hopes of that it can calm down outraged "VB Classic" users by helping them to transition to VB.NET. On the site's front door is a message from Microsoft's Visual...

Tags: Microsoft Visual Basic

Blog posts 2005-04-06

Hackers step up search for unpatched servers

Hackers step up search for unpatched serversSANS takes 4 days to alert ITThis is one reason to dump MS server products and go Novell, Linux or BSD.WINS on internet?Who in their right mind has a WINS server that is accesible from the Internet? Do people really do that?Responsibility all around.Even...

Tags: Hacking, Servers, Patches, SECURITY, server, Microsoft Corp., hacker

Discussion threads 2005-01-05

SP2 upgrade sparks concern among IT managers

SP2 upgrade sparks concern among IT managersWhinersI got out of this article that IT manangers like to complain about having to DO THEIR JOBS.Find a new job if you can't handle itIf you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.In other words, anything worthwhile is hardwork, with testing,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Corp., job

Discussion threads 2004-08-24

IT buyers lay out new plans for 2004

IT buyers lay out new plans for 2004Linux and WindowsAlthough i like rooting for Linux, as a IT manager, i continue to see a single huge compelling reasons to continue our migration to Windows: speed to deployment.In our datawarehouse the cost to design, code, and deploy a end to end...

Tags: Operating systems, Outsourcing, Microsoft Windows, Linux, information technology

Discussion threads 2004-01-07