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SysAdmin (zip): RIA-Media SysAdmin simplifies the administration of your network based on Active Directory by providing in a single tool all the necessary features for managing domains, servers, computers, and users. Version 2.0 build 2969 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: system administrator, ria-media, microsoft windows active directory, directory services, enterprise software, software; Software downloads 2008-02-19

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Social giving for charity begets social giving for community: Normally I don't write about specific events but I'm making an exception as this is almost a mini overview for how charity in social media can turn into a benefit for the social Web community. In May I launched a Social Media Charity Auction that raised about...; Tags: social media, greg verdino, inbound marketing summit, jennifer leggio; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Top US online video sites in May 2008 by videos per user: Property Audience, 000 Videos per Viewer Total Internet 141,657 85.3 Google Sites 83,828 50.2 Fox Interactive Media 60,760 12.8 Yahoo! Sites 40,197 8.6 Microsoft Sites 29,471 8.3 Time Warner - Excl. AOL 24,612 5.9 AOL LLC...; Tags: online video, video, site, corporate communications, marketing, nb; Blog posts 2008-08-07
MS Patch Tuesday: Critical IE, Office, Excel patches coming: Next Tuesday (August 12th), Microsoft will ship 12 security bulletins with fixes for serious vulnerabilities in a wide range of of widely deployed products. Seven of the 12 bulletins will be rated "critical," Microsoft's highest severity rating. The critical bulletins will cover remotely exploitable...; Tags: microsoft access, vulnerability, patch management, activex control, microsoft internet explorer, microsoft corp., microsoft excel, microsoft windows, activex/com/com+/dcom, microsoft office, security, operating systems, software, software development, software/web development, office suites, ryan naraine; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Worldwide spending on Internet ads will total $65.2 bln in 2008: Worldwide spending on Internet advertising will total $65.2 bln in 2008, which represents nearly 10% of all ad spending across all media. With IDC’s Digital Marketplace Model and Forecast projecting 15-20% annual growth throughout the forecast period, this share will reach 13.6% by 2011 as Internet ad spending grows to...; Tags: internet advertising, international data corp., internet, nb; Blog posts 2008-08-07

'Conversation Prism' helps corporations visualize social media strategies: Contrary to what many social media pundits say, social media is not a silver bullet nor is it ideal for every company. But the Conversation Prism may help companies determine what tools are right for the ones that need them. by Jennifer Leggio; Tags: social networking, strategy, conversation, network, social media, jennifer leggio; Blog posts 2008-08-07
News to know: Mozilla; Windows Server; LinuxWorld; Apple: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Talking Firefox security with Mozilla's Window Snyder Mary Jo Foley: What's next for Windows Server Microsoft finalizes SQL Server 2008 TechRepublic: 10 questions and answers about Microsoft Live Mesh Dancho Danchev: Today's...; Tags: google inc., larry dignan, microsoft windows server, server, apple inc., mozilla corp., linux, phishing, smart phones, service-oriented architecture (soa), cyberthreats, microsoft windows, operating systems, unix, open source, software, security, spam and phishing, consumer electronics, personal technology, web services, enterprise software; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktop: Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktopIt's GainingI think Ubuntu and Wubi have made big strides in putting Linux on the desktop. My first encounter with Linux was back in the early(?)/mid 90s. I installed an early Slackware version of Linux on my 486 (along with OS/2, PC/DOS, Win 3.1...; Tags: operating systems, unix, open source, intel corp., ubuntu, wubi, newbie, linux, microsoft windows, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Logitech diNovo Edge Mac keyboard: Logitech diNovo Edge Mac keyboardPC Dinovo Edge works on Mac already...I've been using the PC version of the Dinovo Edge for over a year on my Mac Mini and it works fine once you get used to the alternate keyboard layout. I do wish I held out for the Mac...; Tags: keyboards, desktops, apple macintosh, logitech dinovo, logitech dinovo edge mac, logitech dinovo edge, keyboard, logitech; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Top US online video sites in May 2008 by number of videos: Property Videos, 000 Share of Videos Total Internet 12,086,273 100.0 Google Sites 4,205,700 34.8 Fox Interactive Media 778,168 6.4 Yahoo! Sites 346,825 2.9 Microsoft Sites 245,899 2.0 Viacom Digital 206,047 1.7 Time Warner - Excl. AOL...; Tags: online video, video, site, corporate communications, marketing, nb; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Top US online video sites in May 2008 by number of videos: Property Videos, 000 Share of Videos Total Internet 12,086,273 100.0 Google Sites 4,205,700 34.8 Fox Interactive Media 778,168 6.4 Yahoo! Sites 346,825 2.9 Microsoft Sites 245,899 2.0 Viacom Digital 206,047 1.7 Time Warner - Excl. AOL...; Tags: online video, video, site, corporate communications, marketing, nb; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Fake CNN news items malware campaign spreading rapidly: A currently active malware campaign taking advantage of a known social engineering tactic, namely, to entice the spammed user into clicking on a site with a fake news item in order to trick them into installing a fake Flash player (flashupdate.exe; get_flash_update.exe and watchmovie.mpg.exe), was massively spammed last night, with...; Tags: malware, social engineering, cnn, spyware, adware & malware, cyberthreats, e-mail, viruses and worms, security, online communications, dancho danchev; Blog posts 2008-08-06
18ò0of Obama supporters likely to sign an online petition: 18ò0of Obama supporters likely to sign an online petitionObama supportersThis clearly shows that the majority of Obama suppoters have been "Charmed" by Big Media & Obama's very good oratory skills. I say: "Actions speak louder than words". Has anyone that supports Obama been to the Senate's website & checked His...; Tags: obama, online petition; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
The social media corporate identity crisis: The recent "hijacking" of the ExxonMobil brand for Twitter use made a whoosh as the news traveled around the socialsphere. It also brought into view a lot of questions around brand validity and responsibility in terms of social networking. Joel Postman, principal of Socialized, authored this guest piece on the...; Tags: brand, social media, twitter, joel postman, popeyes chicken, q., branding, social networking, marketing, online communications, advertising & promotion, jennifer leggio; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Logitech diNovo Edge Mac keyboard: Keyboards are keyboards, right? Not exactly... I've taken Apple to task before about their new thin-profile aluminum keyboards, but like anything, you get used to them eventually. If you're looking for something completely different in the keyboard department, check out the Logitech ...; Tags: apple macintosh, logitech, keyboards, hardware, peripherals, jason d. o\'grady; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Google unloads Performics to Publicis Groupe: Publicis Groupe will buy Google's Performics search engine marketing unit for an undisclosed sum. Google acquired Performics via the DoubleClick acquisition and the unit sparked a little bit of a firestorm. The problem: Owning Performics could be viewed as a conflict of interest for Google. After all,...; Tags: google inc., performics, advertisement, marketing research, marketing, larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?: Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I'm telling you whatBuy a pc twice as fast as a mac in hardware performance terms.RE: Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I can agree with him. I wouldn't want to pay out that much money for a desktop or laptop when they will...; Tags: desktops, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), microsoft windows, low-end pc, apple macintosh, macs are, microsoft windows vista, apple inc., pc, adrian; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
An apology to the Vietnam vets out there: An apology to the Vietnam vets out thereWhat?*roflhao trying not to wet himself* oh jesus!... i mean... oh my goodness (no offense intended to all those right side of the fence, sandle wearing, western, monotheists out there!).i mean for the love of mary!! political correctness is far far far far...; Tags: vietnam vet, vietnam war; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Cheap and cheerful Vista-capable PC for $260 plus change: Cheap and cheerful Vista-capable PC for $260 plus changeA sempron could run aeroI got a AMD Sempron for my neice with only 512mb RAM. Windows Vista32 Ultimate, it could run aero. I use a ATI 9600 vid card. I had to get rid of XP, hurts my...; Tags: microsoft windows vista (longhorn), refurbished pc, microsoft windows vista, vista capable pc, cheerful vista capable pc, vista capable, pc; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Telecom spending to reach $923.91 bln in 2008: Total communications spending is projected to increase 5.4% to $923.91 bln in 2008, as strong gains in the institutional and alternative media sectors offset the downward pressure of declining traditional advertising spending, according to Veronis Suhler Stevenson. The industry’s primary growth driver in 2008 is the institutional sector, particularly professional...; Tags: telecommunications, compound annual growth rate, sector, investment, workforce management, advertising & promotion, training and certification, finance, human resources, marketing, am; Blog posts 2008-08-05