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Mono 2.0...why not Microsoft?

Mono 2.0...why not Microsoft?Mono is an IP trap. Don't touch it with a barge pole.ntStrategic options[i]What I sometimes wonder, however, is why Microsoft has no interest in doing such a thing themselves.[/i]According to Scoble, MS management is reserving the option of suing non-MS versions into oblivion, as discussed at...

Tags: .NET, Development tools, OPEN SOURCE, Other Software, Mono, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft .NET

Discussion threads 2008-10-06

Older Windows versions win renewed support

Older Windows versions win renewed supportLinux footsteps anyone?...Wulp, you sorry M$ sheep, you can chalk up yet another win for yourselves [i][b]because[/i][/b] of linux. I know it really sucks having competition which gives you extended support on your own software. I'm sure you would have all much rather retired all...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, MediaPlayer, Other Software, software, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 98

Discussion threads 2004-01-13

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Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap (or even free)

RE: Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap or even freeGreat post, Ed! Seeing how you outlined the cheapest way to get Microsoft Windows 7 there should be no reason why anyone would not want to upgrade now. Price is no longer an issue. This would be...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, legal way, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

10 ways to evaluate your IT management software

Does your helpdesk work for you or do you work for your helpdesk? Saar Bitner of SysAid Technologies tells how to manage you IT management software. Commentary - Choosing the right IT management software solution is a strategic decision that requires the careful planning and consideration of every IT...

Tags: IT Administration, Information Technology, Software Solution, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Management, IT management, software, Saar Bitner SysAid Technologies, Special to ZDNet, Saar Bitner SysAid Technologies, Special to ZDNet

News items 2009-11-05

Copyright associations want enforcement for free

The defender of status quo?What a tired old rant. Use technology and the law to enforce ill advised and ill gotten copyright protection.The internet has revolutionized mankind's ability to communicate and share knowledge and culture, and you want to put it under lock and key to deny mankind that benefit?How...

Tags: Benefits, Federal government, Sales force management, Mickey Mouse, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

What would make you trust Microsoft?

Flame on!Let me save a couple people the time of posting"Microsoft is the most evil thing on earth and should be destroyed" - Linux Geek, Ole Man, D.T, No More Microsoft Software ...."I trust Microsoft with my life" - Mike Cox, Loverock, ... "They are a company. I trust them...

Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., extremist, open source, MHD

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Open source needs successful champions

Open Source powers the Internet period!Open_Source powers the ENTIRE Internet withrouters/switches/servers you name it like Microsoft sitting behind caching Linux distroname servers.Now you tell me what does it need now???It is the FUTURE of smart devices, appliancedriven infrastructure, just like VMware using a Linux derived kernel and it is #1...

Tags: Linux, software cost, Linux Distro, open source, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

SMSCaster E-Marketer CDMA Enterprise Edition 3.7 (Windows)

SMSCaster E-Marketer is powerful SMS message broadcasting software for mobile marketing. It allows you to send bulk SMS messages to your customers easily and receive reply from them. If differs from other software that send sms directly with your CDMA mobile phones and does not rely on an Internet SMS...

Tags: Phone, Microsoft Windows, SMS, SDJ Software, SMSCaster E-Marketer, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-05

SMSCaster E-Marketer GSM Standard 3.7 (Windows)

SMSCaster E-Marketer is powerful SMS message broadcasting software for e-marketing. It allows you to send bulk SMS messages to your customers and receive reply from them with mobile phone connected to the computer. If differs from other software which rely on an SMS gateway on the Internet. Mobile phone can...

Tags: Phone, Data Cable, Mobile, Unicode, Cell Phone, Microsoft Windows, Broadcasting, SMS, GSM, SDJ Software, SMSCaster E-Marketer, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular Phones, Telephony, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-05

How fast can remote monitoring move?

Ler's use mu computer and my iPhoneMay sound nuts, but my notebook mine happens to be a Mac and my iPhone have the ability to work with a lot of medical devices - IF the makers build the connectors and write the software.I can enter my blood sugars on an...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Smart phones, Doc, monitoring, patient, computer, EKG, phone, Apple iPhone, e-mail

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Microsoft fixes IE patch again

A Patch To Fix A PatchMicrosoft is up to its old tricks again.Yes, Microsoft IS up to its old tricks...... fixing things that don't work, repairing broken code, and generally looking after its customers. Too bad they can't do the same for you. (Fixing things that don't work)@Confused...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Network technology, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft fixes IE, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Fixes

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Motorola and Palm; will 2009 be designated as a comeback year?

wrongwell matthew, because you have been wrong consistently about the smartphone market the last few years i would argue they are both doomed, when you like them. the pre doesn't help palm as it should regardless of critical acclaim and motorola will participate in the race to the bottom (margin...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Mobile operating systems, RIM OS, Palm Inc., Pre, GSM, Motorola Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

U.S. Ethics Committee staffer file-shares sensitive document

So the answer will be change the technology, right??...I certainly hope not. The person responsible should be fired immediately, if this group is supposed to be so secretive and protective of their data. Putting ANY work-related material on your personal computer is not only a bad idea, it may be...

Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), U.S. Ethics Committee staffer, U.S. Ethics Committee, sensitive document, staffer, file-sharing

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

1CLICK DVDTOIPOD 2.1 (Windows)

1CLICK DVDTOIPOD converts DVD movies and episodes to iPod compatible files, quickly and easily. Utilizing a CPRx error correction technology ensures the highest level of success when converting the latest generation of DVDs.You can convert all your favorite DVDs to iPocompatible files with just one click. Unlike other software with...

Tags: LG Electronics Inc., Microsoft Windows, 1CLICK DVDTOIPOD, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Software downloads 2009-11-04

You'll be far better off in a future without enterprise software

As per usual...you give no concrete examples only ethereal ideas that go nowhere. You talk about services as though it is something other than software. Everything you propose goes back to the fact that you still have to have infrastructure and software before you can even get started. You use...

Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Tools & Techniques, Middleware, SOA, software, hardware, enterprise software

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

Product Key Explorer 2.2.9 (Windows)

Product Key Explorer displays product key for Windows, MS Office, SQL Server and over 800 other software products installed on your local or remote network computers. In order to install or reinstall Microsoft Office, Windows, or other commercial software, you must have access to a product serial key CD Key...

Tags: Software, Software License, Product Key, Microsoft Windows, Nsasoft, Product Key Explorer, Tools & Techniques, Management

Software downloads 2009-11-03

JumpBox for Tomcat Java Web Application Deployment 1.1.1 (Mac)

Apache Tomcat is an open source servlet container that implements the Java Servlet and the JavaServer Pages specifications. Like other deployment JumpBoxes, the JumpBox for Tomcat makes it easy to deploy a web application (specifically a java-based web application). Notable features of this JumpBox include: Flexible deployment options: Applications...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Web Application, Backup, Apache Tomcat, JumpBox, Application Servers, Open Source, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-03

New Trojan encrypts files but leaves no ransom note

Symantec is warning about a new Trojan horse that encrypts files on compromised computers but offers no ransom note like other software designed to hold data hostage for a fee. Symantec is warning about a new Trojan horse that encrypts files on compromised computers but offers no ransom note...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Trojan Horse, File, Trojan.Ramvicrype, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Security, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, malware, Symantec, Adware & Malware, Elinor Mills CNET News

News items 2009-11-02

Psystar: From Hell's Heart, I Stab at Thee!

No matter who they have to sueApple will never allow competition.agreedthey want as much profits as they can make.too bad their computers aren't very good for anything other than the basics and some visual/audio work ;)with that said, i believe that apple will have its future in their i-products (ipod,...

Tags: Hacking, SECURITY, Apple Inc., hardware, Psystar, OSX

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

rTools Reporting Software for Sage Accpac ERP 4.1 (Windows)

rTools is a Microsoft Excel based reporting software for Sage ACCPAC ERP like none other. rTools reports on Accpac Modules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Purchase Order, Order Entry and Project & Job Costing. All reports are completely auto-generated using powerful, automatic layout and formatting. As you...

Tags: Report, Reporting Software, Microsoft Windows, Kode101, rTools, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-11-02