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Speedy settlement in RIM case seems unlikely

Speedy settlement in RIM case seems unlikelyPatents were nullified...Though a jury found RIM infringed the Patent Office declares those same patents invalide. So how does NTP still hold claim that RIM or any company owes them money on nullified patents? Truly I'm lost on this. To my simple mind the...

Tags: Litigation, Professional Inventors Alliance, Research In Motion Ltd., NTP

Discussion threads 2006-02-27

Judge faces 'reality' in BlackBerry case

Judge faces 'reality' in BlackBerry caseRIMM is stupid"I must admit I was somewhat surprised at RIM's argument, which seems to me to be inconsistent on the one hand, that if the court was to impose an injunction, that it would have a catastrophic effect and the very foundation of western...

Tags: RIM BlackBerry, Professional Inventors Alliance, patent office, patent, Research In Motion Ltd., NTP, RIMM

Discussion threads 2006-02-24

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Numark iDJ2 Mixing Console for iPod

Photo gallery:Numark iDJ2When Numark unveiled the first iDJ iPod mixer in 2005, the half-baked product required two iPods, and lacked many essential features. After three years back at the drawing board, Numark's iDJ2 ($599 retail, $499 street) finally makes good on the promise of a professional iPod DJ mixer....

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, console, Numark iDJ2, Apple iPod

Product reviews 2008-09-05

Mainstream media writes Windows obit

Wow, a tough day for Windows. BusinessWeek reports that HP, the world's biggest PC company, is so troubled by Vista's 'tepid reception' and Apple's resurgence that it is developing its own operating system. Meanwhile a New York Times columnist writes on his blog that Windows is "already...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mainstream Media, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-09-05

The Importance of Dissent

The Importance of Dissentwould be nice...It would be nice if we could "shout from the rooftops" without fear of reprisal. In reality, with most companies, the options are "jump ship" or "keep your mouth shut and do as you're told".It's hard to disagree publicly with your companyI agree with you...

Tags: Drizzle, Mat, open source

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Google Chrome vulnerabilities starting to pile up

Google Chrome vulnerabilities starting to pile upGoogle Chrome vulnerabilities starting to pile upFile this in the "No Surprise" category. The shoddy programming at Google which has been reflected on many of their applications and services should come as no surprise to anyone on Chrome. Google is trying to live...

Tags: SECURITY, Google Chrome vulnerability, Google Inc., Google Chrome, vulnerability, Chrome, programming

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

What the fight against cancer really needs

What the fight against cancer really needsSadly this is where a problem existsCuring cancer would be great on the human level. But it doesn't make good business sense for doctors and pharmaceutical companies that rely on patients to make money. Much like many other diseases, it's more profitable to keep...

Tags: cure, pharmaceutical company, patient, government

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Dell and Salesforce.com: So cozy they could merge (someday)

Dell and Salesforce.com: So cozy they could merge somedayIndeed, not as mad as it soundsThis actually makes a lot of sense. That is, if Google doesn't snap up SFDC first.Ian HendryCEO, WeCanDo.BIZhttp://www.wecando.bizRE: Dell and Salesforce.com: So cozy they could merge somedayWell Dell and Oracle has a "strategic alliance" and...

Tags: Sales force management, Dell Computer Corp., Salesforce.com Inc., Oracle Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Microsoft exec rebuts hypervisor security claims

Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley has answered claims that the company's hypervisor software could be maliciously replaced on PCs without administrators knowing. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA--Senior Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley has used the vendor's TechEd conference in Sydney to rebut claims by a Polish researcher that Microsoft's hypervisor software could...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Virtualization, Hardware, Liam Tung ZDNet Australia, rootkit, hypervisor, Joanna Rutkowska, security

News items 2008-09-05

Chrome's JavaScript poses challenge to Silverlight

Chrome's JavaScript poses challenge to Silverlightis Flash chopped liver?I don't get it... Flash is ubiquitous.. it's on almost every PC out there and has a huge developer base behind it, yet these people are implying Silverlight is THE platform to beat. What does Silverlight have that Flash doesn't (besides a...

Tags: Scripting languages, Adobe RIA, SWF, Chrome, WebKit RiA, Microsoft Silverlight, JavaScript, WebKit, Microsoft Office, SVG, Adobe Systems Inc., developer, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

iOrgSoft MPEG Converter (exe)

iOrgSoft MPEG Converter is a professional MPEG Video Converter which can convert almost any kind of video formats to MPEG file, such as AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, MOV, VOB, MPG/MPEG2, and FLV Flash Video. Not only an MPEG Converter, iOrgSoft MPEG Converter is also a versatile video editing tool. It...

Tags: Video, Doremisoft, iOrgSoft MPEG Converter, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-09-05

Should political postings stay or go? A survey.

I've been blogging for ZD Net for several years, writing for ZD publications for almost 20 years. I've always found readers to be intelligent and thoughtful, which is why I continue to do this while doing other things as "work." My posting, A virus in your genes, think about that,...

Tags: U.S., R&D, Discovery, Blog, Politics, Survey, Creationism, Rational Rants, Research & Development, Blogging, Business Operations, Internet, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2008-09-04

Critical WMP, MS Office bugs on Patch Tuesday swat list

Microsoft today announced plans to ship four security bulletins next Tuesday (September 9, 2008) to cover worm holes affecting Windows users. All four bulletins in September's Patch Tuesday will be rated "critical," Microsoft's highest severity rating.  A "critical" rating is used to rate a vulnerability that can...

Tags: Windows Media, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-09-04

What can we do better?

I'm collecting data from teachers across my district (using a Google Form, of course), trying to get a handle on issues we still haven't addressed, ways we can use technology more effectively, and what their wishlists might be for the coming year. Here's the questionnaire that went...

Tags: Classroom, Teacher, Notebooks, Productivity, Telephony, Projectors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Networking, Components, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-09-04

The easiest little Web page ever built

The easiest little Web page ever built"This post is about how "Really? Saw a lot of what and why but not a lot of how.RE: The easiest little Web page ever builtWebalistic works better - straight to webInspirationalThanks for the inspiration. Great idea. I am sure search...

Tags: Channel management, SEARCH, Web page, Web

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Ten key differences between Linux and Windows

Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Here are the key differences distilled into one list....

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen. TechRepublic, Jack Wallen. ZDNet.co.uk, Windows, Microsoft, GNU Public License

News items 2008-09-04

10 ways to get maximum value from a professional development class

If your company or you invests in training aimed at helping you become more capable and well-rounded, it only makes sense to get everything you can out of the class. Calvin Sun offers some practical tips to help maximize the benefits.This download is also available as an entry in our...

Tags: Professional Development, Calvin Sun, Training And Certification

Download resources 2008-09-04

PrinterAdmin Print Job Manager (zip)

PrinterAdmin Print Job Manager 4.0 print management software has simplified and automated print administration for print server and non-print server environment i.e. direct IP printing atmosphere or workstation connected printer. The software provides centralized control of print manager that helps to administer printer monitor and counter. This software is printer...

Tags: Job, PrinterAdmin Software, Printers, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2008-09-04

IntelliGolf Eagle (Windows Mobile) (zip)

Use this golf software to automate golf scoring, wagering, and shot tracking on the course with your Windows Mobile-based Smartphone Standard or Professional edition. View shot distances with GPS accuracy using industry-leading GPS receivers and smartphones. Upload results to the included Windows desktop software to approximate your handicap, view performance...

Tags: Handicap, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Karrier Communications, Microsoft Windows, GPS, Tools & Techniques, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-09-04

Axigen Mail Server Service Provider Edition (msi)

A complete messaging solution with outstanding technical support, Axigen Service Provider Edition provides speed, security and reliability. Its failsafe, intelligent storage system helps you avoid any interruption of service or loss of data. It offers smooth, automatic migration from any third party mail server and helps build better, more appealing...

Tags: GeCad, Service Provider, Messaging, Business Services, E-mail, Instant Messaging, Groupware, Storage, Servers, Online Communications, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-09-04