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Sun pushes cheaper Java cards

Sun pushes cheaper Java cardsneed a handwhats a "java card"? something to give java a extra boost up the hill? seriously, is it just a jvm on a card?another nail in M$ coffin!.NYET is loosing every day to Java.Just another lame attemptThis is just another of Sun's lame attempts at...

Tags: Smart cards, Authentication/Encryption, Digital security, Programming languages, .NET, Nyet, card, Java, Microsoft Corp., smart card, JavaCard, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft .NET

Discussion threads 2003-11-17

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16GB iPhone now available ... oh, and a 32GB iPod touch

16GB iPhone now available ... oh, and a 32GB iPod touch32GB iPod TouchThat's half the memory of a flash memory Air. And, a lot thinner, lighter, and cheaper. Very tempting indeed! And SDK's to come to add functionality.A 32GB iPod touch is exactly what I would wantBut...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, job, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-02-05

Microsoft readies early preview of new parallel-computing tool

Microsoft readies early preview of new parallel-computing toolI suppose its a beginning at leastbut it has a very, very long way to go before providing much value to the coder.RE: Microsoft readies early preview of new parallel-computing toolWhy can't MS do for their App servers what BOINC has done for...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Development tools, Programming languages, Java, parallel-computing tool, new parallel-computing tool, Microsoft Corp., early preview, Microsoft Ready, finance, tool, programming, multi-core

Discussion threads 2007-11-29

Sun issues patches for 'highly critical' Java flaws

Sun issues patches for 'highly critical' Java flawsClassic Java FUBARBut then, what can you really expect?After all, they do claim that they are full of beans.... ;0It's not like you don't have to go and dig through the Program Files folder to find their update program.native code is still betterwhy...

Tags: Programming languages, Sun Microsystems Inc., patch management, Java, applet

Discussion threads 2007-10-04

IIS gaining market share

IIS gaining market shareparked domains?[b]"The obvious question is, did Microsoft pay Go Daddy or offer any incentive to move its parked domains to Windows?"[/b][b]"News of Go Daddy's move to Windows brought some criticism from Linux supporters and Microsoft foes, including Go Daddy customers threatening to leave the company as a...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft ASP.NET, Microsoft IIS Server, domain, Apache Software Foundation, parked domain, Microsoft Corp., JavaServer Faces

Discussion threads 2007-07-18

Real ID creator: Law's been misunderstood

Real ID creator: Law's been misunderstoodAnd it's still uselessAnyone can get a passport.My plugged nickle...[B]”But he acknowledged that only a Real ID-compliant license will allow Americans to do things like board airplanes or enter federal buildings. (A U.S. passport issued by the State Department--new ones have RFID tracking chips embedded--could...

Tags: Government, False Security, REAL ID

Discussion threads 2007-04-26

Eager for outsourcing, Russia battles image problem

Eager for outsourcing, Russia battles image problemSend anything to Russia and you will regret it.Sorry, I've done or tried to do business there and it's a complete waste of time.Quality vs cost...When did people forget TCO and ROI? These days it's sticker shock with no THOUGHT put into later-on...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, ROI/TCO, Leadership, outsourcing, Mafia

Discussion threads 2007-02-15

CES battleground: Is LCD or plasma better when picking hi-def big screen flat panels?

CES battleground: Is LCD or plasma better when picking hi-def big screen flat panels?Video'sThe video is fine as an add-on for those that want to see it but please stop using it instead of a printed article.VideosI second the previous comment. I come to this site to read thoughtful analysis...

Tags: Corporate communications, Monitors & displays, Very few people, video, LCD

Discussion threads 2007-01-09

Microsoft sends mixed messages with its new design tools

Microsoft sends mixed messages with its new design toolsanother M$ dud!M$ just released another stillborn.Nobody would touch this proprietary lock in technology with a 10 foot pole since it doesn't run on anything but windoze.Already deployed it...I pulled down our web site today with no notice and my rep and...

Tags: Channel management, PRODUCTIVITY, Web technology, Adobe PhotoShop, Nothing, Illustrator, Adobe Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp., Web, rep, tool

Discussion threads 2006-12-04

Apache project keeps pace with Java changes

Apache project keeps pace with Java changesApache should convert to GPLbecause GPL is the best license to fight M$ windoze and .nyet!Web 2.0 vs return to retro terminal/ mainframe style computingThe possibility of retro terminal/ mainframe style computing makes this move important. Citrix concepts and virtualization of the PC...

Tags: Mainframes, Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Operating systems, mainframe, GPL, Apache Software Foundation, PC, Web 2.0, Java, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-11-14

Next week's patch Tuesday going to be a doozie

I am over pointing fingers at Microsoft for having buggy, vulnerable code. As we see the tremendous effort they are putting forth to secure their OS and applications we are all slowly coming to understand that it is truly not their fault. They are doing just about all that is...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Patch Tuesday

Blog posts 2006-10-06

Kaspersky boss debunks security myths

Kaspersky boss debunks security mythsDon't blame press, blame Putin"Another issue close to his heart, which Kaspersky said needs to be addressed, is the idea that cybercrime is predominantly a Russian issue. "There has been this stereotype thanks to the American press"Wasn't it Putin who boasted of Russia having the best...

Tags: Hacking, Kaspersky, security myth, Putin, security

Discussion threads 2006-01-23

Con artists 'phish' for campaign donors

Con artists 'phish' for campaign donorsI am collecting for candidate "X"If you would like to donate to this person please post a reply to this message and we will arrange to collect your donation.While I am at it, I represent Mr. ZD Nyet TawKbaccus from the land of LinRedmondnux who...

Tags: Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spam, Con Artist

Discussion threads 2004-08-03

Mono bringing .Net to Linux

Mono bringing .Net to LinuxNT Congratulations and WELL DONE!:-)Why would anybody want to?Do we need to expand the use of MS defective software to other platforms?Oh no, Mike's .NET soiledOK Mike here's your chance to really shine.Mono bringing .Net to LinuxWow, now this is funny. I remember all the...

Tags: .NET, Application servers, Development tools, Middleware, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft ASP.NET, Linux, Microsoft .NET, Mono, developer

Discussion threads 2004-07-15

Microsoft preps new search services

Microsoft preps new search servicesWhat M$ doesn't get....is that no matter what you do, if you have a bad criminal reputation people will not use your stuff no matter how good it is. M$ will NEVER win the "war of search" simply because if they ever did get a monopoly...

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, SEARCH, Operating systems, search technology, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., MSN, MSN Search

Discussion threads 2004-03-26

Gates unveils new MSN

Gates unveils new MSNBut its still MSN!MSN is for people too stupid for AOL.Oh whe nare they goin to realise we dont need all that crap. Just give me a broadband connection at an afordable price.New Again?But not improved.New MSNCan Bill let us know how many patches and upgrades I...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Cable, CABLE MODEM SERVICE, MSN, broadband, America Online Inc.

Discussion threads 2004-01-08

Microsoft signs .Net deal in China

Microsoft signs .Net deal in ChinaIf they are going to do outsourcing, why not?They will be doing outsourcing to US companies that do not have a clue and will demand .Net. You might as well take thier money! And there will be come companies in China using .Net as well....

Tags: .NET, Application servers, Middleware, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Corp., Chinese People, Linux

Discussion threads 2003-11-21

Microsoft re-explains .Net strategy

Microsoft re-explains .Net strategy.NET = microchannel?Now before all the hair triggers go off here, let me be clear that this is a question rather than a value judgement. It's just that I recall clearly when the basic PC architecture began to settle in, one company invested heavily in redundant...

Tags: .NET, Application servers, Middleware, Programming languages, strategy, Microsoft .NET, Java, real zeal, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2003-11-20

Novell delays open-source project

Novell delays open-source project"Novell delays open-source project" is a BOGUS LEDE!Yet another ZD distortion. C'mon guys!So Manuel (way too optimistic, sometimes) says late 2003 and Novell reports a little creep to Q2 2004. SO? Why beat up on Novell? M$ "delays" run into years, not months.Unnecessary roughness...What?The headline is not...

Tags: .NET, Application servers, Middleware, Development tools, Novell Inc., Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Corp., critical user, Mono, open source

Discussion threads 2003-11-18