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Cloud computing: Resistance is futile

Cloud computing: Resistance is futileSecurity issues unresolved; resistance is futile = what a jokeAt an RSA conference no less.Here is a a news flash: Security has to be the PRIMARY concern. Not just some inconvenient speed bump on the way to making money.For someone to say this is quite revealing....

Tags: Virtualization, cloud computing, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE, security

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

Resistance is futile...I want to buy a Mac

Resistance is futile...I want to buy a MacAnd they last longerGoing to Our University's Surplus warehouse, I would find Dell's that were less than 1 year old. (I'm pretty sure I saw a model we bought like 6 months ago). I never found a Mac that was newer than...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE, Apple Inc., Parc

Discussion threads 2007-12-16

Christmas gift to Entertainment Cartel: DVD Copy protection cracked?

Christmas gift to Entertainment Cartel: DVD Copy protection cracked?Go ahead, revolk the keyRevolking a key is a temporary fix. Another key will be found on a different device and open up DVDs for copying again.video is goneYoutube says "This video has been removed at the request of copyright owner...

Tags: Corporate communications, Consumer electronics, Advertising & Promotion, YouTube Inc., Entertainment Cartel, video, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE, DVD Copy Protection, DVD, Christmas Gift, entertainment

Discussion threads 2007-01-02

Additional Resources

mySQL founders fork on the post-Oracle future

The co-founders of mySQL have profound disagreements on the future of the open source database following Oracle's takeover. Monty Widenius wants mySQL sold, not given to Oracle, telling reporters his Monty AB encouraged the investigation that has held up the Oracle-Sun deal. Meanwhile Marten...

Tags: Oracle Corp., MySQL, Sun Microsystems Inc., Monty Widenius, Monty, Open Source, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Is Apple worried by Windows 7?

I think Apple smells blood. Windows 7 is vulnerable.But, that said, the future is an OS that just gets out of your way and runs a browser.Apple should be worried, because.....once again Apple will be the big loser in this round. Why don't we wait until both OSes are out...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Web browsers, Operating systems, Snow Leopard, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

Could Apple really dictate iPhone terms to Verizon Wireless?

The bricks just keep being thrown through AT&T's reputation window. This time, TechCrunch's MG Siegler has an entertaining rant on how Apple needs to dump AT&T and put the iPhone on Verizon Wireless. As noted before, the iPhone may be the worst thing that has ever happened...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Verizon Wireless, MG Siegler, Apple-AT&T Partnership, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-19

Microsoft seeks trademark for 'hohm'

Microsoft seeks trademark for 'hohm'hohm acronymyou're prob right, it's likely some nifty acronym using 'Home' and 'Office' and 'Mobile' with Microsoft's Mesh or Live Services.Hey Butch, what's that thing? Umm it's my Zune.. Care for a squirt?What is it with MS and these annoying little swishy, names? Bing,...

Tags: Ho-Hum, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-16

Apple to developers: Conform or die

Apple to developers: Conform or dieWhat if end users don't want 3.0?What if I'm an iPod Touch user and don't want to paid for the upgrade?I know a few friends still on iPod 1.0. They can make do with no AppStore. If Apple is forcing 3.0 down to developer's throat,...

Tags: Apple Inc., developer, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-05-07

Open source becomes irresistible political force

Open source becomes irresistible political force"has resistance to open source really become futile?"Ask Microsoft that same question!I will say that I'm all in favour of cloud services, and less data being held locally as this makes it much harder for miscreants to abuse technology.As with the banking industry, we'll see...

Tags: open source, Microsoft Corp., FOSS mentality

Discussion threads 2009-02-25

I am Linux (and so can you!)

I am Linux (and so can you!)No wormsI can say the worm is not hammering it!RE: I am Linux (and so can you!)Few people can say that. By that I mean, huh?RE: I am Linux (and so can you!)There is a reason there are no linux ads, because nobody wants...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Foundation, Linux, advertisement

Discussion threads 2009-01-27

TV Trivia 1.0 (Mobile)

Emmy to Envy, TV Trivia is the best trivia game for any television couch potato. Adam's Family to Zany employees from a dysfunctional radio station. Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated into TV Trivia. Compete with yourself, your friends and the whole iPhone universe, with the Top Couch Potato...

Tags: Apple iTunes, Europa Pictures, Home Entertainment, Mobile, Personal Technology, Resistance, Tv & Home Theater, TVs

Software downloads 2008-12-02

Resistance is Futile 1.0 (Mobile)

Determine the colors for any given value, and see the closest matching E6 - E192 values. By having the numbers on the colors, your brain is constantly associating them, helping you learn the values for each color quicker. Ranges: Multiplier 0.01 to 10^9 Tolerance 0.05% to 10% Temp co...

Tags: Mobile, Color, Apple iTunes, David Phillips, Resistance, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-11-28

Intel: Enough with the whining; We're not holding back USB 3.0

Intel: Enough with the whining; We're not holding back USB 3.0I'll believe it when I see itSATA and eSata is already at 3.0 Gb/s, which is way faster than most drives can use. FireWire 1600 and 3200 will be available by the end of the year, providing competition for...

Tags: Intel Corp., USB, FireWire, USB 2.0, eSATA, USB 3

Discussion threads 2008-06-12

A Security Strategy for Web 2.0 and Social Networking

The onslaught of Web 2.0 and social networking is essentially unstoppable. Many enterprises are embracing related technologies and solutions to take advantage of promised benefits, such as efficient collaboration and greater adaptability to rapidly changing business plans. But even for shops trying to avoid it, resistance is essentially futile. Web...

Tags: Security, Web, Network, Security Strategy, Missing Link Security, Web 2.0, Social Networking, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion

White papers 2008-05-01

Microsoft: June 30 Windows XP cut-off set in stone

Microsoft: June 30 Windows XP cut-off set in stoneFrom a consumer *AND* business perspective..Killing off XP is just stupid at this point on both counts. The premise, and success, of free enterprise is giving the customer what they want. If people want XP, TAKE THEIR MONEY. If people want Vista,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Market Demand, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, stone, Linux, PC

Discussion threads 2008-04-03

Build your own Windows Home Server for only $380

Build your own Windows Home Server for only $380Sure you can. ;)Easilly sets up the drives, backups, every lat little thing.Then just load the included Ubuntu client tool disk onto your Ubuntu desktop and let the automation begins!Oh, wait, So you [i]can't[/i] do that?Then why did you just say you...

Tags: Operating systems, Backups, OPEN SOURCE, WHS Team, server, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-02-14

New majority loses nerve on net neutrality

Now that Democrats have a majority in Congress, they are losing their appetite for direct confrontation with the phone monopolies over network neutrality. HR 5353, introduced by Rep. Edward Markey, carries no enforcement provision on network neutrality, and even carries the co-sponsorship of a neutrality opponent, Rep....

Tags: Chip Pickering, Democrat, Network, Majority, Edward Markey, Net Neutrality, Networking, Telecom & Utilities, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-02-13

Surveillance society needs privacy safeguards

Surveillance society needs privacy safeguardsMessage has been deleted.How can people expect privacy on a public street?This whole hullabaloo must be coming from city dwellers. Country and small-town people don't expect to go out on the street and not be recognized.Anonymity, perhaps, is a better term for what they're trying to...

Tags: privacy safeguard, surveillance society, privacy

Discussion threads 2008-02-12

Brief: 5

This is the fourth excerpt from the first book in the Defen series: The Board Member's IT Brief. From chapter 2 "Evaluating IT Proposals Section 2.2.1 "Mergers and acquisitions" You usually have no real choices...

Tags: Consultant, Merger, Information Technology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Investment, Finance, Management, Paul Murphy

Blog posts 2008-02-08

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang to employees: We're looking at other options; Don't get distracted

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang to employees: We're looking at other options; Don't get distractedTranslation:"Sell now and get the hell out while you can."Jerry Yang is desperate.Employee's keep working as hard as you can till we lay you off. (Yeah, that makes sense.)We haven't even thought about the MS offer....

Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Jerry Yang, stock

Discussion threads 2008-02-04