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ID thieves go phishing for GTalk, GMail passwords

ID thieves go phishing for GTalk, GMail passwordsStupid people yet again perpetrate their own stupidity.I generally remove people who get caught up in crap like this from any of my personal lists and generally block anything from them.RE: ID thieves go phishing for GTalk, GMail passwordsUnfortunately, in the case of...

Tags: E-mail providers, Cyberthreats, cloud computing, Spam, SECURITY, ID Thieves, Gmail password, Google Gmail, phishing, Google Talk, Meek, Bible, password

Discussion threads 2009-02-25

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John Galt is dead or Linus shrugs

John Galt is dead or Linus shrugsLinux isn't a good example.It's expense reduction vs Unix for servers, funded by lower staffing costs.A better example is a product like OpenOffice.org, proprietary software given to a project as a desperation play because the former owner4 couldn't make a profit. And hopes...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Dana, Whole Community, John Galt, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Linus

Discussion threads 2008-10-27

Two more Microsoft execs fly the coop

Two more Microsoft execs fly the coopIt's a mystery........Are the rats abandoning a sinking ship?Or, are they being placed in strategic positions for future attacks on the World's citizens?RE: Two more Microsoft execs fly the coopI think it's safe to assume that Microsoft's HD DVD initiatives are on the back...

Tags: coop, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-13

A disposable camera for the 21st century...sort of.

Well, it's certainly not disposable in the most literal of senses, but the $50 spent for the 3-megapixel Phillips PT44434 Retro-Inspired Ultra Slim Digital camera is about the best bang-for-buck deal I've ever seen. "Retro" terminology aside -- there's nothing retro about the lithe 0.5-inch profile that...

Tags: Camera, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-03-12

New Microsoft deal in the works with Red Hat? Don't bet on it

New Microsoft deal in the works with Red Hat? Don't bet on itMicrosoft Is Sucking AirAnd dog-paddling for solid ground after their vista suppository.Plus they are seeking more victims to join Novelle on their certain trek to the netherworld.Poor Novelle. They never learn. Has there ever been a successful Microsoft...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Well Let, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Red Hat Inc., Novell Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-02-19

Vista makes its business debut

Vista makes its business debutThe scene here is WILD...My rep and I flew in first class yesterday. We dined at Sardi's and took in a Broadway show. Then we went down to the launch event this morning. I got a "SteveB, SteveB" chant going in my section and had big...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-11-30

DHS Secure Border cost could hit $30 billion

The Dept. of Homeland Security inspector general says that the high-tech "virtual fence" on the Mexican border is likely to cost not $2 billion but as much as $30 billion, The Washington Post reports. The problem with the plan to deploy sensors, cameras and drones is likely...

Tags: Government technology, DHS, Contracting, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Blog posts 2006-11-17

Oracle has yet to prove Linux cred

Oracle has yet to prove Linux credOracle has yet to prove Linux credThe better headline would be "Linux has yet to prove any cred". So much internal conflicts with linux that its only proving to be a very unstable platform to use. You can think of this little...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Red Hat Inc., Linux, Oracle Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-10-27

'Bully' video game to be released in October

'Bully' video game to be released in OctoberANYTHING to make that almighty buck...The scum show up any time there is a chance to make a quick buck from the naive and gullible.What harmful effects of violent video games?Last I checked, youth violence was down. Infact, it has been down...

Tags: Games, game, video game, video

Discussion threads 2006-08-09

Microsoft plugs 21 security holes

Microsoft plugs 21 security holesMicrosoft plugs 21 security holesGood work on Microsoft's part. This is 21 less holes we have to worry about. I'm sure the linux fanboys will be here shortly to tell us how bad Microsoft is for taking security seriously and patching the holes so the...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., security, security hole

Discussion threads 2006-06-13

Wired and wireless at the same high speed

The next generation of optical networks needed to satisfy our appetite for bandwidth is currently under development. And researchers from Georgia Tech have built a new architecture which delivers super-broadband wired and wireless service simultaneously. This hybrid system "could allow dual wired/wireless transmission up to 100 times faster than current...

Tags: Georgia Tech, network

Blog posts 2006-03-18

Open source, open wallet

Open source, open walletYeah baby, pour mo money mo moeny into the sourcethis rise can never truly bust, because no matter the code is out there for the meek to use whenever and forever, no matter the demise of any commercial entity. Like a sugar daddy, they're mostly needed...

Tags: open source

Discussion threads 2005-11-07

SBC chief: Vonage, other VoIP providers should pay to use our pipes

SBC chief: Vonage, other VoIP providers should pay to use our pipesDouble dippingSo SBC wants to charge its customers for a broadband connection, and then charge them again for using it? What century does this guy think his company is operating in?CEO Ed Whitacre is a scared little executive..Mr. Whitacre...

Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Telephony, Government, Telecom & Utilities, Broadband Internet, Vonage Holdings Corp., Level 3 Communications Inc., SBC, VoIP company, VoIP

Discussion threads 2005-10-31

Intel chip glut may bring holiday cheer to PC buyers

Intel chip glut may bring holiday cheer to PC buyers$100 dollar computer myth.How can you expect to get a Computer for less than $100 if the cheapest you can get OEM Copy of Windows is around $70. I am busting my tail just trying to get one down under...

Tags: Desktops, Semiconductors, Intel Centrino, Intel Corp., PC, chip

Discussion threads 2005-10-21

Netscape update fixes Firefox bugs

Netscape update fixes Firefox bugsStrange titleThe handling of Firefox and Netscape is a little weird at times:"Netscape update fixes Firefox bugs".It makes it sound as if Netscape made a patch to fix Firefox's browser.I've noticed the way the browser stories seem to play out on ZD ... It seems when...

Tags: Web browsers, AdBlock, Netscape Communications Corp., Mozilla Firefox, Web browser

Discussion threads 2005-10-19

FAQ: Inside Microsoft's Client Protection

FAQ: Inside Microsoft's Client ProtectionI ...I .... I'm at a loss for commentThe possible comebacks to MS running security and spyware software is actually leaving me speechless.This is a lead in to about 1,000 punch lines. So "have at it, boys" .... I think I'm going into the corner of...

Tags: Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system, security

Discussion threads 2005-10-06

Adware maker seeks to thwart rogue installs

Adware maker seeks to thwart rogue installsUmmm yeah right...This is the case of the wolf in sheep clothing pretending to be meek and mild. I doubt the public will ever fall for an adware maker promises. After all, if the software wasn't created in greed, most of the pop up...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, adware, rat, spyware

Discussion threads 2005-09-07

The week that was

The week that wasCompanies that sell Linux machineshttp://www.systemax.com/divisions.htmhttp://www.microtelpc.com/http://www.linuxcertified.com/http://www.outpost.com/http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=395 1&path=0%3A3944%3A3951http://www.sub300.com/Skins/greyTech/greyTech_inde x.aspxhttp://www.linare.com/http://www.linspire.com/featured_partner/featured_ partner.phphttp://www.us.debian.org/distrib/pre-installedhttp://www.linux.org/vendor/system/index.htmlhttp://www.xandros.com/partners/oempcs.htmlWait a minute..."You know what's worst about this? Microsoft causes it, and wins big. They release security vulnerability information, some people take advantage of this to launch world wide service disruptions, and a lot of people still using Windows 2000...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, SECURITY, Linux, Microsoft Corp., security vulnerability information, Microsoft Windows, flaw

Discussion threads 2005-08-18

E-mail wiretapping case can proceed, court says

E-mail wiretapping case can proceed, court saysIt's a Miracle !!! Court protection for personal privacy. HOORAY NT.a can of wormsThis will be interesting to watch. I'm a major privacy advocate, but this is the electronic equivalent of a mail carrier reading your postcards.IMO, if you send unencrypted...

Tags: e-mail, addressed receipant, receipant, letter agency

Discussion threads 2005-08-11

U.K. cops want to take out terrorism Web sites

U.K. cops want to take out terrorism Web sitesWill they try internment again?I think we've been here before, for a while the British Government banned the voice of Sinn Fein members on television because they gave sucker to terrorists. It didn't work, it just made them look more 'oppressed' and...

Tags: Homeland security, Web site development, Web technology, Osama, Web, Skull, dictatorship, terror, terrorism, Web site

Discussion threads 2005-07-25