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Samba, Microsoft cooperate on new set of SMB/CIFS docs?

Sweet...Zoom Zoom!RE: Samba, Microsoft cooperate on new set of SMB/CIFS docs?I'd prefer that Microsoft do its own thing rather than work with SAMBA considering the actions of some members of that team.I agree...because interoperability and competition is a bad thing for the market. Btw, what actions of what members?The...

Tags: SMB/SME, Microsoft Windows, Samba, Microsoft Corp., Common Internet File System, Loverock, Jeremy, small and medium business

Discussion threads 2009-08-18

Ubuntu netbook remix 'acid test' wrap-up

Ubuntu netbook remix 'acid test' wrap-upStill no love for Asus 900UNR still doesn't work on my Asus 900 without some kernel work.RE: Ubuntu netbook remix 'acid test' wrap-upIts a shame, computing power like that and you install linux on it which is known to have both application and security issues....

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu Netbook Remix, Ubuntu, Loverock, ASUS

Discussion threads 2009-07-08

'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

Google prepares to open up Google Voice

Google prepares to open up Google VoiceI have one.......and I love it. Now if they would just integrate more with mobile apps...RE: Google prepares to open up Google VoiceI had a GrandCentral account that I upgraded to Google Voice. It's great. I use it even for outgoing calls so the...

Tags: Free SMS, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-21

Run Ubuntu inside Windows with Portable Ubuntu

Run Ubuntu inside Windows with Portable Ubuntuwht happens on Vista x64?Did you try this on a 64bit system (Vista or Win7)? I tried to run it on Vista x64 SP1 but it fails giving an error. I found the same result on the internet.Live CD is betterIt seems to...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, wht, Live CD, Ubuntu, Portable Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-17

Ubuntu: Karmic Koala to make cloud 'dance'

Ubuntu: Karmic Koala to make cloud 'dance' Great to see all of the innovation and competition!!And, we do need free and open cloud software and apis for cloud infrastructure to keep Google and Amazon in line. I want to be able to move my loads to other providers if Amazon...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Food & Beverage, Loverock, Ubuntu, Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-02-23

30GB Zunes go on strike for New Year

30GB Zunes go on strike for New YearEven you must admit...that a hardware failure, such as a hard drive, is not the same as a firmware update that contains a time bomb.Did you buy the puck green one?Never heard of a mass failure of iPods, so this certainly is a...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Loverock, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2008-12-31

T-Mobile G1 to be available in stores today and tomorrow

T-Mobile G1 to be available in stores today and tomorrowIt's a phone. What's the rush?Sorry, I don't get it. It's not like they're going to discontinue it next month. More likely they'll mark it down. What's the hurry?Anxiously awaiting...Mine is "Out for delivery."WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!RE: T-Mobile G1 to...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Phone quality, phone, T-Mobile G1, T-Mobile, Loverock

Discussion threads 2008-10-21

Do we need a LinuxCon?

Do we need a LinuxCon?Do we need a LinuxCon?No, absolutely not!RE: Do we need a LinuxCon?I don't know about LinuxCon but my impression of Jim Zemlin is that he's trying too hard. Like a new manager who makes a lot of changes to a smooth running system just so...

Tags: Loverock, LinuxCon

Discussion threads 2008-09-30

Intel aims to speed Linux gadget development

Intel aims to speed Linux gadget developmentWyse Thin Clients; OLPCIntel has put on the good guy hat recently. Today they distance themselves further from HP and Microsoft. HP is now the largest tech company by revenue and has abandoned the HP way for the wrong ways of identity theft. ...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Loverock, Linux, Intel Corp., Linux gadget development, gadget development, Microsoft Corp., developer

Discussion threads 2007-07-16

Microsoft tries evading new GPL grasp

Microsoft tries evading new GPL graspLoverock Needs To Read Groklaw...if only to understand what he's FUDding about.No one is required to distribute GPL software and/or code. But once one does so, one becomes subject to its terms. To do otherwise is copyright infringement, pure and simple. A plausable argument can...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Loverock, GPLv3, Microsoft Corp., SuSE, GPL, GPLv3 Software, ProVantage, GPL Software, Novell Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-07-06

Microsoft adds security muscle

Microsoft adds security muscleMicrosoft has no business in securityThey should devote their efforts to making their software more secure, not to charging their customers for protection against flaws in their software. This is just another case where they have created the need for other companies to provide a service,...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Loverock, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-04-26

Storm Worm strikes again

Storm Worm strikes againStorm Worm strikes againThe worm writes lose again. All corporations strip out attachments with the zip file extension. Those who are receiving this at home have the virus scanning software to block it not to mention the big giant warning that appears when trying to...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Patches, Viruses and worms, Loverock, Hello!, e-mail, password, worm, Microsoft Windows, AVG

Discussion threads 2007-04-13

Apple, Cisco settle iPhone trademark lawsuit

Apple, Cisco settle iPhone trademark lawsuitiSomething it's a cash cowHence I decided to copyright the "iFart" name.Now I'm waiting for Apple to share the dow!Good!:-)*Dons his Loverock Rosy Glasses*This just goes to show that Apple is the inferior company that severely lacks the intelligence to come up with it's own...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Loverock, Loverock Rosy Glasses*

Discussion threads 2007-02-22

Microsoft, Novell talk up 'meat' of technical collaboration

Microsoft, Novell talk up 'meat' of technical collaborationMS could simply publish workgroup protocol"In the area of document interoperability "documentation as requested by the EC and all of there interoperability problems would disappear. Don't hold your breath, its easier to release press releases;-)Marketer's Call; Programmers EmailFriday Novell called me with...

Tags: Linux, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp., voicemail, e-mail, technical collaboration, Loverock, meat, job, collaboration

Discussion threads 2007-02-12

UCLA break-in puts data on 800,000 at risk

UCLA break-in puts data on 800,000 at riskStop beating him with the common sense stickHe can't deal with it and it's not fair!I guess here at Zdnet,depending on the poster, it's the opening shot in a flame attempt or attempt to say gotcha on the OS they hate (can't say...

Tags: Identity theft, Operating systems, UNIX, Loverock, break-in, operating system, laptop computer, University of California at Los Angeles

Discussion threads 2006-12-12

Ballmer: Microsoft's open to more Linux deals

Ballmer: Microsoft's open to more Linux dealsLike Loverock doesn't create FUD?Which is what he does quite often, a little too often which is why no one listens. Everyone with sense is sick of the Loverock BS.The FUD on both sides is deafening ...and you, Loverock, contribute a good deal more...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Balmer, Microsoft Corp., Loverock, Linux, Steve Ballmer, FUD, Novell Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-11-09

New bug found in Microsoft's Core Services

New bug found in Microsoft's Core ServicesLoverock's RepThis is Loverock's Rep, standing in for him since he didn't get a chance to be the first to post..."This is a good thing and shows how hard Microsoft is working. Clearly, they are listening to their customers and distributing much needed...

Tags: SECURITY, Samba team, Microsoft Corp., flaw, Samba, MSXML 4.0, Loverock

Discussion threads 2006-11-06

Google releases customizable search

Google releases customizable searchGoogle releases customizable searchA new Google tool to track even more of what you do so Google can invade your privacy.Google Custom Search UserI have been working on building my own Google custom search engine in an attempt to understand the pratical application of these tools. I...

Tags: Monitors & displays, TVs, PRODUCTIVITY, SEARCH, Loverock, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., customizable search

Discussion threads 2006-10-24

Apple loads Windows virus on iPods

Apple loads Windows virus on iPodsApple loads Windows virus on iPodsApple deliberately placed the virus on the iPods to infect Windows machines so the users would purchase Macs and in return increase the revenue for Apple. This is corporate sabotage and Apple should be held accountable for their crime....

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Apple Inc., virus, Microsoft Windows, Windows viru, Loverock

Discussion threads 2006-10-17