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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
Site helps developers navigate open-source jungle: Site helps developers navigate open-source jungleSite helps developers navigate open-source jungleThe main page is a little cluttered but after clicking on the project page its got a pretty nice layout.Stark illustration of MS incompetence"A few former Microsoft employees have launched a Web site that evaluates open-source projects."MS talks whilst a...; Tags: Loverock, open source, Microsoft Corp., Site helps developer; Discussion threads 2006-07-14
Mobile phone companies join forces on Linux: Mobile phone companies join forces on LinuxMuch like you just did[i]oncept of the high-end, critical domains in which Linux is the de facto choice of OS. [/i]Sorry its not, that is Solaris.DeFacto Standard?Again, Linux is a Unix derivative. Unix was designed for mission critical and secure computing in the 70s,...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Loverock, Linux, mobile, cell phone; Discussion threads 2006-06-15
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
New iPods for the holidays: New iPods for the holidaysNew iPods for the holidaysThey might be a little too diverse in their ipod offerings which could hurt them. Too many models to choose from, confusing customers.Nice TicYou are correct sir. That was wrong of me to include all the OS's from Apple that...; Tags: Digital music, Operating systems, Digital media, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Inc., iPODS, SKU, New iPods, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Loverock, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2005-10-11
Air traffic tech systems vulnerable, report says: Air traffic tech systems vulnerable, report saysThe problem is people...I won't get into the silly arguments over which OS or application is used because it doesn't really matter. The real security hole is the people with access to the systems. Horrible passwords, disgruntled employees forced to go on...; Tags: Aerospace & Defense, Loverock, security hole, radar, transponder, security; Discussion threads 2005-09-27
Survey: Tagging tech gets to work: Survey: Tagging tech gets to workSurvey: Tagging tech gets to work[i]Some of those that are creating a good deal of buzz, however--like Linux, grids and utility computing--won't be taking a noteworthy slice of manufacturers' IT budgets.[/i]No surprise there.so this dude...ok, we have a tech that tags (you know, g), and...; Tags: Marketing research, Loverock, Tagging tech, survey, tagging, Linux; Discussion threads 2005-04-29
Open-source developers focus on accessibility: Open-source developers focus on accessibilityI like the competition between KDE and GNOME.It keeps the inovation flowing. Also notice that this is compatible with what they have done in GNOME, another win. In general, because of open source, these two desktops can run all of the same applications.Outstanding!The folks with diabilities...; Tags: KDE-Apps, Loverock, GNOME, KDE, FUD, open source; Discussion threads 2004-08-25
Escaping the jaws of Microsoft: Escaping the jaws of MicrosoftEscaping the jaws of Microsoft"Escaping the jaws of Microsoft" ?? What a crappy title for an article considering they only mention Microsoft twice. How about "Interview with SAP CEO" and what direction the company is taking. Had very little to do with MS. ...; Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Databases, Microsoft Corp., jaw, Loverock, SAP AG; Discussion threads 2004-07-07
Linux gets trial 'NX' security support: Linux gets trial 'NX' security supportLinux gets trial 'NX' security supportWait!! The Linsux posters on these talkbacks said that Linsux wans't vulnerable to viruses and worms, yet this article is telling me that they need to take security measures so that they won't be. ROFLMAO!!! I guess...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Construction, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Loverock, security, window; Discussion threads 2004-06-04