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Copyright czar is born: Prez signs Pro-IP law

Copyright czar is born: Prez signs Pro-IP law"This law will dramatically move the priority of IP enforcement up..."I certainly hope so, because we all know that IP enforcement is much more important than the minor issues like counter-terrorism, border patrol, organized crime and the thousands of unsolved murders committed...

Tags: Copyright Czar, Pro-IP, Prez

Discussion threads 2008-10-13

Will Bush sign Pro-IP? Biz, labor, schools push for it

Will Bush sign Pro-IP? Biz, labor, schools push for itHard to believeIt's hard to believe that the Bush Administration is on the right side of this one. I guess the RIAA didn't grease the pockets all the way to the top. Live and learn. Next time they will...

Tags: Pro-IP, Bush, biz, labor

Discussion threads 2008-10-10

Congress passes 'unconstitutional' Pro-IP bill, Bush likely to veto

Congress passes 'unconstitutional' Pro-IP bill, Bush likely to vetoGee...What a surprise that a bunch of compromised congresscritters pass another attack on the People with the backing of the "Copyright Alliance". (read, BSA, MPAA, RIAA, MS, Time Warner, Disney...)It's good that Bush will veto it. Even though he's only doing it...

Tags: Blogging, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Bush, Pro-IP, U.S. Congress

Discussion threads 2008-09-29

Additional Resources

Will email and text messages get shorter with the BlackBerry Storm?

I am admittedly a very big fan of physical keyboards on my mobile phones and have what fellow MobileTechRoundup podcast co-hosts James and Kevin call "magic thumbs". I am able to pick up devices like the Palm Treo Pro, HTC Fuze, T-Mobile G1 or BlackBerry Bold and quickly type emails...

Tags: Apple iPhone, RIM BlackBerry, E-mail, BlackBerry Device, Storm, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2008-11-21

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 5

Today is the last day of a 5-day course on iPhone programming class led by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. During the course I've been taking notes on how development for the iPhone compares to development for Android. By the way, BNR also offers Android courses if you're interested....

Tags: Program, Apple iPhone, Web Service, Android, iPhone API, Settings App, Android Preference, Cloud Computing, Web Services, XML, Channel Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Marketing, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-21

What does the spam ISP shutdown really mean?

It has been over a week since the takedown of an ISP responsible for directing a large portion of Internet's spam. While many groups immediately hailed a massive drop in spam, the true story was more nuanced. Everyone, save the spammers, hates spam, and this story...

Tags: Internet Service Provider, Cyberthreats, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Spam, Security, Internet, Spam And Phishing, Adam O\'Donnell

Blog posts 2008-11-19

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top 10 camcorders

This year's hottest product category is arguably digital video, and there are a ton of options available on the market. So which camcorder should you choose? To aid you in your search for the best gadget for your visual adventures, here's my list...

Tags: Camcorder, Video, Canon Inc., Canon HG10, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-11-19

Cell Phone, Smart Phone, and PDA Policy

Cellular telephones and personal digital assistants PDAs - such as Blackberry, Smartphone and Treo devices - enable fast communications, remote wireless network connectivity and more productive mobile employees. However, such devices add significant operating expenses and create additional security concerns for the organization. As such, the organization maintains and enforces...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, Smart Phone, Cell Phone, PDAs, Handhelds, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Download resources 2008-11-19

Non-Disclosure Agreement Template

The Non-Disclosure agreement is a key document to have in place if your organization works with a lot of electronic material or sensitive information of any kind. It can be key in ensuring an organization's documents are not easily compromised. The Non-Disclosure Agreement will also help ensure your...

Tags: Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement

Download resources 2008-11-19

Peer to Peer File Sharing Policy

As an addendum to the company's Acceptable Use Policy—which details the utilization of the company network, the Internet, e-mail, and employees' personal computers—this policy prohibits the use of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing applications on company equipment. Use this policy as-is or customize it to meet your...

Tags: P2P File Sharing, P2P, Policy, File-sharing, Peer To Peer (P2P), Internet

Download resources 2008-11-19

Software Installation Policy

The purpose of this policy is to address all issues relevant to software installation and deployment on your company's computer systems. Use this policy as-is or customize it to meet your needs. This download is available for free as part of a ...

Tags: Software, Policy, Tools & Techniques, Productivity, Management

Download resources 2008-11-19

Service Level Agreements Policy

Trying to determine what should be included in the service level agreements between your IS department and your business units? This sample service level agreement outlines service level roles, responsibilities, and objectives between a company's IT department and one of its business areas. Use this policy as-is...

Tags: SLA, Service Level Management, It Operations, It service Management

Download resources 2008-11-19

Streaming Media Policy

Several independent surveys confirm worldwide streaming media use has grown significantly. While there are many legitimate business applications for streamed audio and video files, much streaming media content is strictly entertainment-based and serves no enterprise value. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, temporaries,...

Tags: Streaming Media, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Digital Media, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Download resources 2008-11-19

Telecommuting Policy

Telecommuting is the concept of working from home or another location on a full- or part-time basis. Telecommuting is not a formal, universal employee benefit. Rather, it is an alternative method of meeting the needs of the company. This policy allows your organization to detail if, how, and what's expected...

Tags: Telecommuting, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Download resources 2008-11-19

Privacy Policy

Privacy is very important to organizations and individuals. Keeping your organization secure and its data and employees transactions secure. This template is designed to assist your company in protecting the privacy of the company and the employees. Use this...

Tags: Policy, Privacy, Security

Download resources 2008-11-19

Get Up To Speed: LAMP

All network administrators should know about the LAMP server. LAMP servers can not only save your IT department money, it can add a level of reliability and flexibility that you would never have with a Microsoft server. In this Get Up To Speed, you will be introduced to the LAMP...

Tags: Servers, Hardware

Download resources 2008-11-19

Commercial vendor of spyware under legal fire

Just like every decent marketer out there, vendors of commercial malware tools are very good at positioning their tools. However, their pitches often contradict with themselves in a way that what's promoted as a Remote Administration Tool, has in fact built-in antivirus software evading capabilities, rootkit functionality and tutorials on...

Tags: Malware, FTC, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Security, Online Communications, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-11-18

Microsoft kills OneCare, replaces it with freebie 'Morro'

Microsoft today announced plans to kill its Windows Live OneCare PC care and security suite and replace it with a free anti-malware utility. The new product, code-named "Morro," will be designed for a smaller footprint that will use fewer computing resources, making it ideal for low-bandwidth scenarios...

Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Live, Malware, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-11-18

News to know: Jerry Yang, MLB.com, Mark Cuban, USB 3.0

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Sam Diaz: Jerry Yang to step down as CEO, back to Chief Yahoo Larry Dignan:  With Yang out as Yahoo CEO, Steve Ballmer licks chops ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Jerry Yang, MLB, Larry Dignan, Richard Koman, Information Technology, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Mark Cuban, Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, USB, CEO, One Laptop Per Child Project, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-11-18

Review: Sprint Touch Pro and AT&T HTC Fuze Windows Mobile devices

Last week I was quite excited about the BlackBerry Bold and think it is fantastic piece of hardware and the best BlackBerry device currently available. However, I could not get my Outlook Web Access to work with my work Exchange server and the BlackBerry security settings prevented the connection and...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., AT&T Corp., RIM BlackBerry, Mobile Device, Sprint Communications, BlackBerry Bold, Handhelds, Microsoft Outlook, Hardware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Matthew Miller, Device, HTC Touch, HTC Fuze, Sprint Touch Pro, HTC Touch Pro, Power Button, Bottom Row, Backlight, TouchFLO 3D, Keyboards, Peripherals

Blog posts 2008-11-17