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IT professionals will not drop Windows XP quietly (if ever)

A couple of weeks ago, I asked a series of poll questions about Microsoft Windows XP. The poll results are very informative and definitely give us an indication about where the TechRepublic membership stands with regard to a potential operating system migration. To put it politely and succinctly -- most...

Tags: Operating System, IT Professional, Mark W. Kaelin, Poll Result, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2009-07-01

Is open source more secure?

Is open source more secure?While I have my opinion...as to open source v. proprietary, I think the biggest security issues of either are poor IT management.Vote early, vote oftenThe poll results are currently showing 80% open source and 40% proprietary.Neat trick, eh?Security Through Obscurity ...Open source can't use "security through...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, security, open source, software

Discussion threads 2007-10-02

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California adopts tough new requirements on HDTV energy use: Visionary or draconian?

For years, California has had the nation's toughest emissions standards to counter the pollution from its massive volume of cars and trucks. Now it's turned its sites on the energy consumption coming from its residents' HDTVs. The result? Earlier this week, the California Energy Commission unanimously passed new standards to...

Tags: California, HDTV, Standards, Quality, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Business Operations, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-11-21

Do former CEOs make better politicians than career diplomats?

Well, The Poll is Evidence of the ProblemAt this point, those who think CEOs would not make good politicians outnumber those who do. But the original question was a comparison; do former CEOs make better diplomats than career politicians? Too many people have still been brainwashed into thinking that politicians...

Tags: Professional development, career, career diplomat, U.S. Congress

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Windows 95 wiped out last PC competition

Installed only on IBMAt least, isn't that what wiped out OS/2?OS/2 was a great OS, but everyone heard about Windows through marketing and away the lemmings go. The interesting twist is that Apple's limited hardware base is still getting them more customers. Apple is starting to show up as...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UNIX, Microsoft Windows 95, PC, operating system, IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows, IBM OS/2, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

CIOs hit the snooze button on Snow Leopard

Wow, how wrong can you be?Quote from the first paragraph of the article...[i]The [b]assumption[/b] was that this one feature could have the same kind of impact in opening the Mac market to corporate users as Exchange integration had on bringing the iPhone to business professionals.[/i]Seems that TechRepublic is way out...

Tags: Marketing research, Snow Leopard, snooze button

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

If FaceBook is a "must-use", where does that leave us?

popular but not a must-useit's popularity that drives people to use such online applications and not necessity.we, as humans, like to expose ourselves and facebook seems to be the best social network for exposure as it's the most popular.so i guess i can safely come to the conclusion that there's...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Facebook

Discussion threads 2009-08-20

How to mentor entry level developers

TechRepublic's Justin James has seen enough mentoring boondoggles to have a good idea of what does and doesn’t work. He shares his ideas about how to have a successful software developer mentoring program. One of my recent TechRepublic polls covered the topic of why we hire entry-level...

Tags: Developer, Programmer, Mentor, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-24

Palm Pre defect poll prompts analyst to 'sell'

Palm Pre defect poll prompts analyst to 'sell' palm shares - "sell" recommendationWow, I wonder how much this "analyst" might have invested with Apple? Mmmm... Apple was obviously jolted by Palm's unexpected rise in the market and had to cut it's I-Tune support to this device with a "software upgrade"....

Tags: Smart phones, Eller, Palm Inc., Pre, Palm Pre, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-21

The correct way to use your MacBook's battery

Recently a battery completely failed in a two-year old black 2.16GHz MacBook that was covered under AppleCare. It worked fine one day, went completely dead the next. It wouldn't charge and no LEDs would light up. When I brought it into the genius bar at my local Apple Store I...

Tags: Apple MacBook, Battery, Engineering, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-07-02

Blu-ray's Blo-tards bite back

Blu-ray's Blo-tards bite backI own a BR player and have 3 BR movies ....Only movies worth the extra bucks and that is a very small number will make me think about purchasing a BR movie. For all other, upconverted DVD is good enough.If the BR movies were about the...

Tags: Consumer electronics, HD DVD, DVD

Discussion threads 2009-06-26

Poll: Blu-ray adoption is slow; big challenges ahead

Poll: Blu-ray adoption is slow; big challenges aheadLarge TVs and projectorsIf you are running a 30" TV, then I would agree with your statement that the difference between a DVD and a Blu-Ray disk is not noticible ... But on my 140" projected screen, the difference between a...

Tags: Blu-ray, Consumer electronics, Standard DVD, Blu-ray disc, DVD

Discussion threads 2009-06-22

Dell's major units take first quarter hits; IT demand indicators 'remain mixed'

Dell's major units take first quarter hits; IT demand indicators 'remain mixed'Wow!I don't like Dell, but those are horrible numbers.Where is all that government stimulus money?How does Dell compare to Apple these days?Forget market share.How does Dell compare in terms of Net Profit Dollars?The embarrassing part is that Dell has...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Supply chain management (SCM), Desktops, Sales strategy, information technology, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-28

Nine worst social media fails of 2009... thus far

Social media has taken the marketing world by storm. Major agencies and internal divisions are hosting think tank sessions to try and come up with witty ideas to market their products and drive customer loyalty. Some of the ideas they come up with  are great. But others, let's face it,...

Tags: Pizza Hut, Brand, Stunt, Social Media, Twitter, Motrin, Nannerpuss, Jack, Skittles Home Page, Ashton Kutcher, Branding, Marketing, Jennifer Leggio

Blog posts 2009-05-22

Pop quiz - Which would you choose?

Pop quiz - Which would you choose?Pop quiz - Which would you choose?PC, I am not a vista fan, but for the money you get more machine for the buck with a PC than a Mac. RE: Pop quiz - Which would you choose?The last time I went shopping...

Tags: Desktops, PRODUCTIVITY, Notebooks, Games, Operating systems, Pop Quiz, Apple Macintosh, computer, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-05-21

Americans do not agree on global warming

Americans do not agree on global warmingFamous Lenin quote...Yes, the Communist Leader Lenin is known for this quote; 'A lie told often enough becomes the truth'....Obama is nothing more than a closet Communist, he wants Americans to suffer, look at the damage he has done telling GM & Chrysler to...

Tags: global warming, survey

Discussion threads 2009-05-19

The wireless escapades: the inevitable journey into frustration

After recently moving into my new house, I have discovered connectivity to the Internet to be somewhat problematic. The actual ADSL connection is perfectly fine, but wireless technology has been developed for a certain "type" of building, rather than other practical means. Sure, I can understand wireless...

Tags: Router, Wireless, ADSL Connection, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking, Routers & Switches, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-05-10

Will greentech investors discover food?

The first known death in the U.S. from the current round of infulenza has been reported. This swine flu bruhaha adds ammunition to arguments of those who favor more humane farming methods. The poor pigs may be getting a bad rap on "swine flu." There's no evidence...

Tags: Food, Investor, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-04-29

Windows 7 "XP Mode" system requirements

Windows 7 "XP Mode" system requirementsAnother limitation: Chip-set virtualizationMany PCs don't have that support (Intel-VT, AMD-V).Wow...I'm glad I have a Mac!More Reasons For Not UpgradingIf you are a regular, non business consumer, you get this:1) Non business users can't download this for Windows 72) Have to check to...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, hardware, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-29

The XO-2 is going Embedded RISC? So will everyone else!

The XO-2 is going Embedded RISC? So will everyone else!At a minimum, Arm will cause big problems for BOTH Intel and Microsoft.No, x86 and Windows will not die any time soon, but, low power, lower cost Arm will be hot in the netbook segment starting this year, and that cuts...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Processors, netbook, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Intel x86, XO-2, RISC

Discussion threads 2009-03-13