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Sun StarOffice 9 to launch Nov 19, OpenOffice 3 launch on Oct 13

Sun StarOffice 9 to launch Nov 19, OpenOffice 3 launch on Oct 13who MS Office thenWe are switching to Open Office with this new version. No more dollars for MS Office when OO is free.RE: Sun StarOffice 9 to launch Nov 19, OpenOffice 3 launch on Oct 13I still...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, OpenOffice, Sun StarOffice 9, Nov 19, Oct 13, OpenOffice 3, Microsoft Office, Nov, Oct, StarOffice, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-13

Google transfers domains including Gtaxes.com

Google transfers domains including Gtaxes.comHere's another one they owngoogleporn.comRE: Google transfers domains including Gtaxes.comWell, what about all the subdomains:*.spreadsheets.google.com 6 Jun 2006*.svc-1.google.com 6 Jun 20061.qos.google.com 216-239-33-25.google.com 31 Aug 2006216-239-37-81.google.com 31 Aug 2006216-239-37-82.google.com 31 Aug 2006216-239-37-83.google.com 31 Aug 2006216-239-37-84.google.com 31 Aug 2006216-239-45-4.google.com 24 Aug 200635820365512262.qos.google.com 66-102-14-1.google.com 31 Aug...

Tags: Google Inc., Oct, Jan, Sep 2007

Discussion threads 2007-11-21

Universal does YouTube a favor, and sues MySpace

Yesterdays news that Universal Music Group is suing MySpace for copyright infringement signifies the latest round of MySpace vs YouTube - and this time YouTube comes out on top.A quick recap of the fight so far:MySpace blocks access to YouTube videos, only to reinstate them after a user backlash. (Dec...

Tags: YouTube Inc., YouTube, Social Networks, MySpace

Blog posts 2006-11-18

Gartner: IT hiring on the rise again

Gartner: IT hiring on the rise againI genuinely hope so.Except I know government agencies are cutting costs left and right... I'll wait and see on this one, but I hope you're right. Having a job and therefore means to live is kinda nice, I've discovered.And in order to...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, IT Hiring, information technology, Oct 1, USCIS, Gartner Inc., job, quota, H-1B visa, IT job, Oct

Discussion threads 2005-07-25

EU online government presence reaches 43%

The proportion of basic government services fully available online rose from 17% to 43% between Oct 2001 and Oct 2003.

Tags: Oct

Blog posts 2004-02-20

Additional Resources

Apple to Verizon: 'Can your phone and your network do that?'

The REAL way the commercials should go...caller: Did you get the email I sent you?iPhone user: Well, it was downloading, then the phone dropped to EDGE speed again and I'm still waiting for it to finish.caller: Well, why don't I ju...iPhone user: Hello? Hello? caller calls back: I guess your...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, network, Verizon Communications Inc., phone, Apple iPhone, iPhone User, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Barnes & Noble Nook to make debut November 30?

Release date wasn't my problem...I was in the market for an ebook reader. I really wanted to purchase the Nook, and I didn't care that I would have a little bit of a wait. I liked the features, and I like Barnes and Noble. I ended up...

Tags: Wireless LANs, B&N, Barnes & Noble Inc., Nook, Nov, Sony Corp., Christmas

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Groklaw suggests Microsoft sue, do over authentication

Are you in any way trying to legitimize patent trolling?You are well aware that what Microsoft is doing is what we all used to call patent trolling aren't you?My guess...Nothing will happen... this is just MS trying to protect UAC and runas from paten lawsuits.Besides MS would be idiot... well...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, authentication, Groklaw, patent, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Is Windows 7 a Mac OS X wannabe? That explains why I like it

no, it looks like kde but doesn't have it's functionalityjust put kde 3.5. with transparent taskbar and crystal theme and you got what win7 looks like.and kde 3.5. was way older than vista and 7.So it IS about pride after all?To Apple fans it is always important who copied who....

Tags: Operating systems, TRANSPARENCY, Apple Mac OS, task bar, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Bing 2.0 debuts

Bing Image SearchSpeaking of Bing, I recently did some Bing Image Searches, and found that they produced better results than Google Image Searches.Just keeps getting better.I don't know how anyone using Bing could find anything to complain about. In fact all the complaints I do see come from people...

Tags: SEARCH, Bing, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

News to know: Apple tablet; Android; Social Search; Netflix on PS3; Verizon

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Jason D. O'Grady: Times exec hints at Apple tablet Larry Dignan: Apple slate "impending," says NYT exec editor; Much...

Tags: NetFlix Inc., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Phone, Social Search, Sony PlayStation 3, Dana Blankenhorn, Verizon Communications Inc., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Tablets, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Telecom & Utilities, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Web Services, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-10-27

Get a vendor-neutral overview of your virtualization options

This sample chapter from Practical Virtualization Solutions examines popular virtualization strategies from an application and performance perspective and looks at the pros and cons of each technology. Title: Practical Virtualization Solutions: Virtualization from the Trenches Authors: Kenneth Hess and Amy...

Tags: Pearson Education Inc., Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware

Book chapters 2009-10-27

RIM BlackBerry Storm2 coming to Verizon on Oct. 28; $179

Sprint Version?Will there be a Sprint Version? Anyone know? If not... why not?Do yourself a favor...and download this update. You'll definitely notice how much more responsive the device is. Other benefits include flick scrolling on the browser and predictive text enhancements. This makes a great device...

Tags: RIM BlackBerry Storm2, Verizon Communications Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

RIM BlackBerry Storm2 coming to Verizon on Oct. 28; $179

Verizon announced on Monday the official availability of the highly-anticipated BlackBerry Storm2, the successor to the ill-received BlackBerry Storm, Research in Motion's first touchscreen handset. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Handhelds, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-26

PG Real Estate Solution OCT.2009 (Windows)

PG Real Estate--a turnkey solution to build a Real Estate Web Site. Highly flexible, it is a perfect solution for Powerful Real Estate Portal (property lease, rent and sale marketplace), Independent Realtors or Real Estate Agencies. The script has a flexible structure allowing you to manage your site via site...

Tags: Payment, Administrator, Microsoft Windows, Pilot, Operational Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-10-22

Ubuntu, SUSE, Fedora Linux updates prepped as Win7 release nears

another nail in M$ coffinThe upcomming failure of windoze 7 and M$ going under will not leave the users exposed.Linux is here to save the day!Wrong Answerhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/windows-7-breaks-amazon-uk-pre-order-volume-record-ousts-harry/DesperationGuess it shows how desperate Vista users are to get onto Win7Windows 7 a failure?Didn't it already surpass Linux's market share? BEFORE it's GA?Failure...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, SuSE, Linux, Fedora Project, Microsoft Corp., Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

How long until Windows 7 market share beats Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard?

RE: How long until Windows 7 market share beats Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard?snow leopard is 10.6 the figures don't even mention that!!!???!Years if you look at adoption ratesBased on percent of existing users. RE: How long until Windows 7 market share beats Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard?One week.RE: How...

Tags: Operating systems, Windows 7 market share, Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Another strong quarter for Apple; credit strong iPhone, Mac sales

Over-reaction of marketThis Apple news will be diluted once Windows7 ships this week. Plus, with the new Zune HD and Windows Mobile 6.5, Apple's days are definitely numbered. Microsoft is poised to take control of all markets once and for all. I would sell AAPL if I were a shareholder...

Tags: Investment, Digital music, Digital media, Financial accounting, Personal finance, Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, Apple iPhone, sales, Apple stock price, Windows Mobile 6.5, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., market capitalization, stock

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

New power management software targets "unused" servers

1E, the self-proclaimed market-share leader in power management software for client PCs with 4 million licenses deployed, is now targeting servers. 1E CEO Sumir Karayi figures, based on another independent study, that approximately 4.7 million of the servers in use today are wasting energy to the tune of about...

Tags: Software, Power Management, Data Center, 1E Ltd., Data Centers, Servers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-10-19

Calling all global cooling, how about a little help here?

Don't shoot the messenger, you might not like it that the earth is getting hotter and that we need to do something about it, but, don't get mad at those reporting it.You probably don't like all of the photos of open water over the arctic either. Nor would you want...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, tax, climate change

Discussion threads 2009-10-16