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Open source reputations build brand loyalty: Bing might be lower if..I continue to use Google on a regular basis, but when setting up PCs and having a Windows update change the search provider to Bing, I get frustrated and have to change it back. I am sure that I have entered a query in there...; Tags: Branding, Linux User, Bing, brand loyalty, Open source reputation, open source, Google Inc., brand, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-08-24
Open source reputations build brand loyalty: Linux users are more like to go to Ask.Com than Bing. They may be more likely to shout their questions across the cube farm than try Bing. by Dana Blankenhorn; Tags: Brand, Brand Loyalty, Linux User, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2009-08-24
Michael Jackson's death themed malware campaigns spreading: Michael Jackson's death themed malware campaigns spreadingLeave it to the scum of the world...... to use any and everything to scam users at the drop of a hat. What is even sadder is that people who are genuinely mourning Mr. Jackson's death are being subjected to even more potential loss.Never...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Michael Jackson, malware campaign, malware; Discussion threads 2009-06-26
Linux, user interfaces and copying Apple: Linux, user interfaces and copying AppleIt makes sense[i]He also stated that they have to clone less the look and feel of desktop Windows, even going so far as to state they would do better to clone the look and feel of Mac applications if they are writing applications for the...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Desktops, Linux Interface, Linux, Apple Inc., Linux User, KDE, Microsoft Windows, desktop, PC; Discussion threads 2008-08-12
Banking On The Internet Breaking: Banking On The Internet BreakingThank God!Wow! Finally someone who writes from a historical perspective about the internet "breaking." Excellent analysis of the same old FUD that's been around - as you point out - for the last ten years.On an aside, I don't think the Olympics will impact...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital video, Internet, Olympic Games, Microsoft Windows Vista, banking; Discussion threads 2008-08-08

FBI warns of new Storm worm variant: FBI warns of new Storm worm variantMessage has been deleted.RE: FBI warns of new Storm worm variantThis is a perfect example of a target attack on a very large scale. It seems this is now the new direction for phishing attacks and links to malware. Even the tecgh-savvy would have...; Tags: Federal government, PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, Spam, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Mike Cox, new Storm worm variant, ReceiverNet, Storm Worm variant, FBI, Storm Worm, technique; Discussion threads 2008-07-31
Insurance vs. coverage in New Jersey and elsewhere: Insurance vs. coverage in New Jersey and elsewhereCorollary to 'Insurance is not the same thing as coverage.'Coverage does not guarantee availability of the covered service.RE: Insurance vs. coverage in New Jersey and elsewherethank you! the whole thing is such a scam, doctors aren't even allowed to offer discounts to their...; Tags: Financial Planning, Linux User, insurance; Discussion threads 2008-07-09
First 'stable' Wine puts Windows apps on Linux: First 'stable' Wine puts Windows apps on LinuxRidiculousPoor W32 support. Basically no .NET support.It must be wonderful to spend 15 years working on something billed as a 'Windows Compatibility layer' and, in spite of not meeting any sensible compatibility benchmark with perhaps the exception of Photoshop, declare oneself at version...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux User, Microsoft Windows, wine, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-06-19
Linux Users: no MSDN downloads for you!: Linux Users: no MSDN downloads for you!Firefox? No.On the other hand, the last time I encountered an IE-only site (admittedly several years ago; they're a dying breed) I had no trouble faking it out using Konqueror.just a note:I tried downloading IE8 beta.Works in Safari without spoofing, tho I didn't...; Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, MSDN Downloads, Linux User, Microsoft Developer Network, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-05-27
No security software, no E-banking fraud claims for you: No security software, no E-banking fraud claims for youNote from your insurance company..."Thank you for purchasing your auto insurance from Dewie, Cheatum & Howe.Please refer to stipulation #137 in you policy which clearly indicates your coverage is not applicable if you ever actually start your car and drive it.:About the...; Tags: Banking, UNIX, Operating systems, Insurance, OPEN SOURCE, Spyware, adware & malware, Linux, e-banking fraud, security software, electronic banking, security, Linux User; Discussion threads 2008-05-21
My OS is the best OS because ...: My OS is the best OS because ...I stick with Dos 6.6rotflThat's because linux users are too busyrecompiling their kernels. Ha!this looks like another flamebait article to me.OK, OK....Ubuntu 8.04 is the best OS. Because it's easy, secure, stable, easy on the resources and free.Tip: for the time being, I...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux User, Ubuntu 8.04, operating system, Linux, Microsoft Windows 98, Gentoo; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
Silverlight 1.1 tools available for Visual Studio 2008: Silverlight 1.1 tools available for Visual Studio 2008Alpha product in VS???only M$ can crum an Alpha product in a paid productVS!More reasons to stick with OSS: free and superior.RE: Silverlight 1.1 tools available for Visual Studio 2008I think the idea that Microsoft left out Silverlight development in Visual Studio Express...; Tags: Microsoft development tools, tool, Linux User, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008; Discussion threads 2007-11-28
Gauging Microsoft threat to Europe's Linux users: Gauging Microsoft threat to Europe's Linux usersPatents are the only choice left for M$With the latest resounding EU defeat and the phenomenal growth for Linux & OSS, that's the last choice for M$.Soon M$ will be another $co filling for bankrupcy!RE: Gauging Microsoft threat to Europe's Linux usersRehashing this old...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Linux User, patent; Discussion threads 2007-09-20
Second Life gets a voice; Slashdot adds social news features; Pandora lands on Facebook; Digg vs Netscape (redux): Second Life gets a voice; Slashdot adds social news features; Pandora lands on Facebook; Digg vs Netscape reduxSecond Life gets a partial voice...Just to clarify your roundup about the Second Life voice client, it's currently only available to Windows and Mac users. Linux users, however, are SOL until the proprietary...; Tags: Second Life, voice, Second Life Get, Linux User, Linux, Facebook, Slashdot, Netscape Communications Corp., Digg; Discussion threads 2007-08-05
Kaspersky: Mac and Linux viruses to rise 'significantly': Kaspersky: Mac and Linux viruses to rise 'significantly'And this will just go to show......the OS vendors' security stance relies on the end-user to an important degree. Once the home lusers start washing up on their shores, then they'll enjoy the double-edged sword the home lusers represent.A Call to all Linux...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, virus, Apple Macintosh, Linux User; Discussion threads 2007-04-25
Microsoft announces Xbox 360 Elite: Microsoft announces Xbox 360 EliteHDMIMS better plan on offering an HDMI "add-on" for existing 360 owners.They were idiots not to include it in the first place. They better not make it worse by burning their early adopters. The hardware is there - just not the interface.Still may be a hard...; Tags: Game players, Make IT, Nintendo Wii, Sony Corp., Linux User, Microsoft Xbox, cable, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., Xbox-360 Elite, Linux, HDMI, hardware, xbox; Discussion threads 2007-03-28
Microsoft watch keeps up with the times: Microsoft watch keeps up with the timesMicrosoft watch, lolhttp://www.microsoft-watch.com/:o)and as such it has only a minutes hand .... ;-) classic MS ntMSFT trading at 5 year lows"Microsoft watch keeps up with the times"Clearly they aren't.MSFT trading at $US21.51, looks like its lowest level since 1998!How's ZDNet going to spin this...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Cyberthreats, Linux User, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Watch, Linux; Discussion threads 2006-06-13
Microsoft to fix Windows patch: Microsoft to fix Windows patchThey are addressing it.......................[b]Lets move on, I wish they would patchor actually FIX 1/2 the bugs in Linux ANDmake it work with new hardware.[/b]Microsoft to fix Windows patchIf there's a problem yo Microsoft will solve it, check it while their DJ revolves it. Microsoft recognizes...; Tags: Patches, Operating systems, UNIX, Linux User, Microsoft Corp., patch, Linux, Windows patch, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2006-04-21
Judge blocks Microsoft 'end-run' in EU antitrust case: Judge blocks Microsoft 'end-run' in EU antitrust caseSubmit and admityour defeat in court. Abide by the very simple request for the documentation for undocumented API's and it will all go away. Fight a losing fight and well... it's fun watching Microsoft finally feel the pain it has inflicted on others...; Tags: Linux, Linux User, Microsoft Corp., EU Commission; Discussion threads 2006-04-21
Is Ballmer's latest more than mere FUD?: Is Ballmer's latest more than mere FUD?yeah rightYou got nothing to say, so write an article to bash Microsoft.FAT? We don't need no stinkin' FAT!It would be a public relations [i]disaster[/i] were MS to invoke IP action on Linux.They may have a legitimate position with respect to FAT, but, that...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Steve Ballmer, Linux Source Code, Linux User, Linux, IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-03-27