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Security pros patch older Windows versions: Security pros patch older Windows versionsin a sense we dont need opensourceif others can patch closed source windoze without even any help from Mother$hip!!unfortulately the os is still crap...that cant be helped!!Alternate ObsolesenceMaybe the OS should be supported for security issues until the usage drops below 10% or other number...; Tags: patches, operating systems, now here, microsoft just, microsoft windows, patch management, microsoft corp., older windows version, security; Discussion threads 2006-09-30

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Dell now ships XPS and Studio notebook with Ubuntu Linux 8.04 factory installed: Dell has launchedÂ an XPS and Studio notebook with Ubuntu Linux 8.04 factory installed.Â The two models are the Dell XPS M153On and Studio 15n.Â Dell "recommends Windows Vista Home Premium" for both of these models, according to the Dell web pages for similar models. Here's the quick blurb...; Tags: ubuntu, dell computer corp., ubuntu linux, notebooks, blogging, hardware, notebooks & tablets, internet, paula rooney; Blog posts 2008-08-07
MS Patch Tuesday: Critical IE, Office, Excel patches coming: Next Tuesday (August 12th), Microsoft will ship 12 security bulletins with fixes for serious vulnerabilities in a wide range of of widely deployed products. Seven of the 12 bulletins will be rated "critical," Microsoft's highest severity rating. The critical bulletins will cover remotely exploitable...; Tags: microsoft access, vulnerability, patch management, activex control, microsoft internet explorer, microsoft corp., microsoft excel, microsoft windows, activex/com/com+/dcom, microsoft office, security, operating systems, software, software development, software/web development, office suites, ryan naraine; Blog posts 2008-08-07
iPhone 3G boot failure complaints pile up: The iPhone 3G appears to be having a few software issues that are leaving a few disgruntled customers in its wake. We were tipped off by a reader who outlined the following: This happened while running iPhone version 2.0. Visited App Store using iPhone - nothing...; Tags: apple iphone, apple iphone 3g, 3g, cellular phones, wireless, consumer electronics, personal technology, larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Last.fm is rocking on various mobile operating systems: While I enjoy listening to music, I actually have a very small personal collection and primarily listen to the FM radio or stream my music over the internet. The recent iPhone 2.0 update opened my eyes to Pandora, AOL Radio, and Last.fm on mobile devices. I enjoy listening to Last.fm...; Tags: apple iphone, microsoft windows mobile, nokia corp., mobile, operating system, music, last.fm, advertising & promotion, tablets, marketing, hardware, notebooks & tablets, matthew miller; Blog posts 2008-08-07

ThinkPad X200 reviews: Great ultraportable . . . but it's no X300: The X200 is one of eight new ThinkPads--including the SL series for small business--that Lenovo announced as part of Intel's Centrino 2 launch. The 12.1-inch wide-screen ultraportable, which replaces the popular ThinkPad X61, is designed to bring some of the features of the pricey 13.3-inch X300 to a broader audience....; Tags: intel centrino 2, intel centrino, ibm thinkpad, lenovo group ltd., thinkpad x200, x300, reviews, notebooks, hardware, notebooks & tablets, john morris; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Will the Olympics melt the Internet?: Okay, sky-is-falling fans and network neutrality proponents: We're about to find out whether the Internet can â€“ or will â€“ break down under the strain of mass consumption of streaming video. At least that's the opinion of Brick Eksten, the president and CEO...; Tags: nbc, network, video, stream, internet, corporate communications, web site development, marketing, tom steinert-threlkeld; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Is it time for concierge emergency medicine?: The membership fees would make a yacht club look cheap, but with wealthy Americans getting older all the time, growing numbers may think the expense worth it -- even if they don't need it. by Dana Blankenhorn; Tags: monitoring, trauma, healthcare, dana blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-08-07
News to know: Mozilla; Windows Server; LinuxWorld; Apple: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Talking Firefox security with Mozilla's Window Snyder Mary Jo Foley: What's next for Windows Server Microsoft finalizes SQL Server 2008 TechRepublic: 10 questions and answers about Microsoft Live Mesh Dancho Danchev: Today's...; Tags: google inc., larry dignan, microsoft windows server, server, apple inc., mozilla corp., linux, phishing, smart phones, service-oriented architecture (soa), cyberthreats, microsoft windows, operating systems, unix, open source, software, security, spam and phishing, consumer electronics, personal technology, web services, enterprise software; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktop: Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktopIt's GainingI think Ubuntu and Wubi have made big strides in putting Linux on the desktop. My first encounter with Linux was back in the early(?)/mid 90s. I installed an early Slackware version of Linux on my 486 (along with OS/2, PC/DOS, Win 3.1...; Tags: operating systems, unix, open source, intel corp., ubuntu, wubi, newbie, linux, microsoft windows, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
How much would it cost with Linux?: How much would it cost with Linux?Not just in AmericalandHere in Oz it's very hard to find a linux netbook. The Eeepc 1000H is available, but not the linux model. Same with the MSI wind. I'm considering getting a friend to buy one overseas & ship it.At the retail end,...; Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, linux; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Logitech diNovo Edge Mac keyboard: Logitech diNovo Edge Mac keyboardPC Dinovo Edge works on Mac already...I've been using the PC version of the Dinovo Edge for over a year on my Mac Mini and it works fine once you get used to the alternate keyboard layout. I do wish I held out for the Mac...; Tags: keyboards, desktops, apple macintosh, logitech dinovo, logitech dinovo edge mac, logitech dinovo edge, keyboard, logitech; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
How much would it cost with Linux?: PCWorld is reporting that US buyers won't get a chance to purchase Lenovo's least expensive netbooks slated for release this fall. While higher-end models of their new S10 IdeaPads with 10.2 inch screens and Windows XP will be selling in the States, buyers in every other major market will...; Tags: lenovo group ltd., linux, microsoft windows, microsoft windows xp, monitors & displays, operating systems, unix, open source, software, hardware, components, christopher dawson; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Talking Firefox security with Mozilla's Window Snyder: LAS VEGAS -- Mozilla security chief Window Snyder wants to open-source much more than the Firefox browser. During a sit-down chat at the Black Hat security conference here, Snyder announced plans to launch three new initiatives around threat modeling, training and vulnerability metrics that push the envelope...; Tags: mozilla firefox, window, training, web browser, mozilla corp., window snyder, web browsers, security, internet, ryan naraine; Blog posts 2008-08-06
What's next for Windows Server: What's next for Windows ServerOh! I know what's next!Microsoft wants to raise price of Windows Server 2008 R2 to $1999, while Windows Small Business Server 2008 R2 will cost $1,499!After that, Windows 7 Ultimate will cost $599, while Windows 7 Home Premium will cost $299!:D :D :D :D :DMicrosoft loves...; Tags: operating systems, server, microsoft windows, microsoft windows server; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Expert: SOA vulnerable to DNS security flaw, too: This just in from the Black Hat security confab currently taking place in Las Vegas: Dan Kaminsky, a well-known IT security researcher, disclosed his findings around the Domain Name Server flaw or DNS cache poisoning vulnerability, and where it can bite. Tim Wilson of Dark Reading reported on Kaminsky's presentation,...; Tags: security, dns, server, soa, flaw, domain names, service-oriented architecture (soa), networking, internet, web services, enterprise software, software, joe mckendrick; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Fake CNN news items malware campaign spreading rapidly: A currently active malware campaign taking advantage of a known social engineering tactic, namely, to entice the spammed user into clicking on a site with a fake news item in order to trick them into installing a fake Flash player (flashupdate.exe; get_flash_update.exe and watchmovie.mpg.exe), was massively spammed last night, with...; Tags: malware, social engineering, cnn, spyware, adware & malware, cyberthreats, e-mail, viruses and worms, security, online communications, dancho danchev; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Microsoft aims to close Patch Tuesday vulnerability window: Microsoft aims to close Patch Tuesday vulnerability windowThis is good, potentially anyway.MFST did not get to be where it is by being "stupid". Granted, they have their "flaws", but so does everyone on this Planet. The reason that "hackers" virus writers, etc. target Windows is clear. The OS is the...; Tags: construction, microsoft windows nt, security, viruses and worms, patch tuesday vulnerability window, patch tuesday, microsoft corp., window; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Mozilla taps crowd for concepts: Will the browser usurp the OS?: Mozilla taps crowd for concepts: Will the browser usurp the OS?1997 called. It wants its article backAs a reader of News.com and ZDNet for years and years, I had to laugh when I saw the headline for this one. Sounds familiar, except it would have been about Netscape.Next maybe you...; Tags: operating systems, web browsers, desktops, operating system, web browser, desktop, mozilla corp.; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Microsoft contracts stymie IBM laptop Linux plans: Microsoft contracts stymie IBM laptop Linux plansWhere had you read that?[i]When it comes to new hardware, most makers charge you for Windows even if you don’t get it. They do this to maintain their relationship with Microsoft[/i]Actually, I hear that these companies charge you for FreeDos, (though they claim it...; Tags: operating systems, ibm corp., microsoft corp., oem, lenovo group ltd., microsoft windows, agreement, linux; Discussion threads 2008-08-06