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DIGITS and DATES - The SQL Procedure Goes "Loopy"

Although PROC SQL, with its descriptive approach to programming, is very good at manipulating data, it lacks an important feature that is found in traditional procedural programming languages - the ability to loop over a range of values, some of which might not exist in an input data set. This...

Tags: procedural-programming, sas institute, sql

White papers 2006-02-28

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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

Welcome Zack and other good stuff

We're beefing up resources by adding in Zack Whittaker as a contributor. For those that don't know, Zack is already contributing under the iGeneration banner. That makes him the perfect candidate for Alley. Tough, knowledgeable, a great communicator and a product of the computing generation, he's the go-to guy on...

Tags: twitter, development tools, strategy, software development, software/web development, management, dennis howlett

Blog posts 2008-08-06

MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktop

MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktopAwesome, butThe Apple ][ was based on the 6502 processor, which I'm not even sure is even produced today. They'd probably have better success with a Zilog Z-80 derivative or even a Motorola Dragonball which powered the Palm Pilots. At least the 68000-derived...

Tags: team management, desktops, apple ii, mit team, massachusetts institute of technology, apple inc., team, desktop

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

Should colleges really teach hacking?

Should colleges really teach hacking?Bartending SchoolIn the mid-70's I took one of those vocational courses you see advertised on late-night TV: "Learn to be a Bartender in One Week". Although I never used it (I went at night, which takes 2 weeks and over the weekend I got my...

Tags: food & beverage, security, cyberthreats, tools & techniques, beverage, hacking, chemistry

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

Cablevision, part 2: Is RS-DVR like a VCR or a copy shop?

(See Part 1: Buffering is not copying) Direct liability for creating playback copies The plaintiffs charged that Cablevision violated its reproduction right by creating copies for playback to customers. The question here is who made the copies. "If it is Cablevision, plaintiffs' theory of...

Tags: cablevision systems corp., vcr, netcom, consumer electronics, personal technology, richard koman

Blog posts 2008-08-05

The Cablevision decision, part 1: Buffering is not copying

This Cablevision decision looks like it may make its way to the Supreme Court on questions of the interpretation of the Copyright Act, so I'd like to take an in-depth look at the decision PDF. It's long so I'm dividing it into several posts. Technology First...

Tags: cablevision systems corp., buffer, dvr, memory, digital video, development tools, personal technology, home entertainment, semiconductors, hardware, components, software development, software/web development, richard koman

Blog posts 2008-08-05

An apology to the Vietnam vets out there

On July 18, I wrote a post on Microsoft's search ambitions and how it was an unwinnable war. I made the connection to Vietnam and offended more than a few fine folks that served in that war. I had no intention of doing that but screwed up the following ways:...

Tags: vietnam, development tools, software development, software/web development, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-05

Everywhere I look, I see Clouds

Everywhere I look, I see CloudsThe only eruption of clouds...is by bloggers. The only ones actually using the cloud are small businesses that either don't have the money for their own network or don't have the qualified IT personnel to do their own.Bloggers need to get a handle on reality....

Tags: channel management, cloud computing, xml, web 2.0, web

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

Free Flash Video Converter (exe)

Free Flash Video Converter is the program for converting flash files (*.flv file extension) to more commonly used AVI, 3GP, WMV, MOV, PSP formats. This handy programming tool set is intended for common use. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: video, flashvideodownloader, digital video, corporate communications, development tools, personal technology, marketing, software development, software/web development

Software downloads 2008-08-05

Twitter being used to distribute malware

Last week, when I wrote about Aviv Raff's auto follow-me vulnerability on Twitter, I warned that it was only a matter of time before we see nasty social engineering malware attacks on the popular microblogging service. Well, it's here. Malware hunters at Kaspersky Lab...

Tags: malware, social engineering, twitter, spyware, adware & malware, cyberthreats, corporate communications, viruses and worms, security, marketing, ryan naraine

Blog posts 2008-08-04

Mobile TV - not dead, just not ready for primetime

Just because some technologies are just ahead of their time doesn't mean they're dead. Sure, companies behind them may fall but the technologies themselves sometimes are just waiting for the moment when consumer or businesses are ready to act or the computing power has finally caught up. ...

Tags: mobile, mobile tv, tivo inc., digital video recorder, mashable blogger, advertising & promotion, tvs, tv & home theater, marketing, personal technology, home entertainment, sam diaz

Blog posts 2008-08-04

The astounding $14million Ethernet extender

I was helping a friend find a good price on a powerline Ethernet extender like the one I bought a few months ago, and stumbled upon this bargain: Luckily I found one cheaper here: When I...

Tags: ed burnette

Blog posts 2008-08-04

Intel Larrabee - Will it be AMD/ATI or NVIDIA that gets squeezed the most?

Intel Larrabee - Will it be AMD/ATI or NVIDIA that gets squeezed the most?Intel will have to prove their metal...in the video arena. I find it hard to believe they can cut it there.Definitely nVidia.AMD has their own platform in terms of processor and GPU. nVidia does not....

Tags: chipsets, intel graphics, nvidia corp., intel corp., intel larrabee, amd/ati

Discussion threads 2008-08-04

Multi-core Intel chips to be used in handhelds and supercomputers?

Multi-core Intel chips to be used in handhelds and supercomputers?Wow, good news!First off, great article. Enjoyed reading it.Secondly, I have a system that is about three years old in general. Well, the box and mobo. A wonderful DouCore 3.0Mhz machine for testing purposes. I am running, at the time, an...

Tags: semiconductors, fsb, multi-core intel chip, multi-core intel, larrabee, processor, nvidia corp., chip, supercomputer, multi-core, handheld

Discussion threads 2008-08-04

Goodbye, comp-sci -- now it's 'service' as a science

Goodbye, comp-sci -- now it's 'service' as a scienceI once thought that wayThats until I stop taking what I learned for granted. That happened when I started working with more CIS and MIS people that could whip up a quick VB app for show but brought down servers under load....

Tags: service-oriented architecture (soa), development tools, service system, goodbye, ide

Discussion threads 2008-08-04

Tvile First Pakistan & Indian TV Software (exe)

Tvile First Pakistan & Indian TV Software is an Internet television tuner program that allows you to view 1900 online TV stations from around the world. All you need is a Windows PC and an Internet connection. There is no need for a PC TV card because the TV channels...

Tags: internet tv, mfarhanonline, tvile first pakistan & indian tv software, tvs, tv & home theater, personal technology, home entertainment

Software downloads 2008-08-04

Ethaba (exe)

Ethaba is a cost-free automation scripting environment, a programming language that simulates clicks, typing, mouse movement, and folder/file deletion/creation. Full documentation is provided, but since Ethaba is written in plain english we trust you'll have no problem getting to grips with it. This version is the first release on CNET...

Tags: mouse, willt, ethaba, mice, hardware, peripherals

Software downloads 2008-08-04

Nimbus Basic Edition (exe)

Create amazing 3D scenes in less time with Nimbus software. This full featured modeling, animation, and rendering application will integrate your DirectX, XNA, or any DirectX based Game Engine 3D Content production pipeline, without any extra effort. Those looking to quickly and efficiently generate convincing characters, seamless HLSL effects, or...

Tags: directx, simulart entertainment, nimbus, games, research & development, personal technology, business operations

Software downloads 2008-08-04

Database Designer Platinum Edition (exe)

Database Designer is a tool for designing and developing standalone custom commercial database applications for beginners and experts alike. No programming experience is required. Design and distribute your own personal software with a few clicks of the mouse, with the math functions that are similar to those used in spreadsheets,...

Tags: ezyware software, database designer, e-mail, storage, databases, online communications, hardware, enterprise software, software, data management

Software downloads 2008-08-04