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New iTunes version still not fully Vista-ready: New iTunes version still not fully Vista-readyI think it's obviousIMHO Apple is using it's ipod marketshare combined with dragging it's feet to try and keep ipod users from moving to Vista. It's either that or IMHO Apple has a horrible engineering and development staff. Sort of like their proprietary hardware...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital music, Digital media, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, S/W; Discussion threads 2007-03-06
Microsoft blogging software available in beta: Microsoft blogging software available in betaOh danghow long before1. It gets pulled because somehow somewhere, some business manager will say it could pose a security risk, even though it blogging software, but MS will go all proactive and pull it with a woops our bad.2. It be labeled as non...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Joe Average, Microsoft Corp., S/W, blogging, blog, blogging software, software; Discussion threads 2006-08-14
Senate report blasts Mass. OpenDocument policy: Senate report blasts Mass. OpenDocument policyStopping the freedomI believe that the powerful individuals are here actually leaders of Microsoft. Through their effect on the market, they're stopping the government from implementing a democratic way of thinking (meaning rule-of-people, not in sense of d. party). Open software has been fighting for...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Open Software, S/W, OpenDocument Format, open standard, Microsoft Corp., U.S. Senate; Discussion threads 2006-06-29
Microsoft launches long-awaited updates: Microsoft launches long-awaited updatesAT last there are here!Yiipiiiieeeeeeeee.....Now let the re-re-re-re....-repatching start, the incompatibilities come to the front and new money spent to purchase OLD s/w.Why is it news that a VERY LARGE company managed after ALL THESE YEARS to release product refreshes? In the f/w industry much smaller teams...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, ROI/TCO, Microsoft Corp., Edmonton Ontario, S/W, rep, Linux; Discussion threads 2005-11-07
Flaw found in Kaspersky antivirus: Flaw found in Kaspersky antivirusUhohh That's the one I use on my Wintel LaptopIn good company though"ISS has discovered bugs in products from security software makers including Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro and F-Secure."I ain't worried though, no email comes through it and unless the few blogs and Zdnet I frequent...; Tags: Now IT, S/W, Kaspersky Antivirus, flaw, Kaspersky, security, antivirus, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2005-10-03

Is Word 'open enough for Government work'?: Is Word 'open enough for Government work'?Mass. is just trying to stick it to MSAnd that's all there is to this. Maybe Mass. is just being a sour-puss about the anti-trust bit.ArthasSimple compromiseIt looks like the MS camp are arguing that MS formats will always be there and be...; Tags: Word processors, Microsoft Office, industry standard, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, public document, S/W; Discussion threads 2005-09-07
Make software quality the rule: Make software quality the ruleDon't we know?This isn't really new to anyone is it? Hasn't this been taught for years? My gut reaction is to say, "Throw more buzz words into it, and put it in an exec mag."It appears to me that it is those who are...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Corp., Functional Testing, S/W, s/w industry, software, Taguchi Method, Perfection; Discussion threads 2005-08-15
Jail for DrinkOrDiers who cost Microsoft dear: Jail for DrinkOrDiers who cost Microsoft dearMy only complaint, too short of prison terms.Other than that, outstanding!!Walk the plank with a concrete life preserver!;)These guys are heroes!And they are just one group out of hundreds in the scene.Newer groups are much more careful and have more safequards in place... so...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Corp., software, S/W, DrinkOrDiers, hacker; Discussion threads 2005-05-06
Microsoft delays patch management tool: Microsoft delays patch management toolYa think?--"...given that many companies are increasingly reluctant to continually upgrade their Microsoft products..."--The sad thing is that the patches have become THE core applications for Windows-based operating systems. We spent waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time downloading and applying patches and fixes and "updates" that only open...; Tags: Patches, Operating systems, Unix kernel, patch management, Microsoft Corp., S/W, Web browser, Microsoft Longhorn, kernel; Discussion threads 2004-07-13
Microsoft 'guarantees' SP2 release: Microsoft 'guarantees' SP2 releaseBy 2 months we mean by September, or OctoberWell, by the end of the year. And by that we mean Q1 of 2005...Just kidding. Honestly, I don't care as much about the service pack being late as I care about it working properly and not...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Developers, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 2, S/W; Discussion threads 2004-07-02
The software side of Intel: The software side of IntelImpressive profit, IBM!From the article:IBM increasingly sees its software division as a strategic weapon to drive both hardware and consulting sales. It's also a source of profits. The company sold $28 billion worth of hardware in 2003, generating profits of just under $8 billion, while its...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Tools & Techniques, OPEN SOURCE, Network technology, Intel Corp., Linux, Microsoft Corp., software, IBM Corp., hardware, operating system, S/W; Discussion threads 2004-06-30
Linux report falls flat: Linux report falls flatMicrosoft pulling the strings?How convenient - this report comes out the day IBM filed a motion for summary judgement in the SCO case - asking the court to declare that Linux does not infringe on SCO's alleged copyrights.Is this attempt by the convicted monopolist to slander Linux...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Unix, operating system, SCO Group Inc., Microsoft Corp., Linus, S/W; Discussion threads 2004-05-20
More Microsoft class-action documents on Web: More Microsoft class-action documents on WebIt is NO SURPRISE thatthe ms windows PC s/w has a %90+ markup. Looking at the latest financial reports from MS, one could see that their client + office s/w division raked in billions in pure profit. At the same time their 'server' division had...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Marketing research, Web, class action, Microsoft Corp., S/W; Discussion threads 2004-03-18
Attack concerns slow Microsoft's pace: Attack concerns slow Microsoft's paceReading between the lines...[i]"Microsoft has said it is exploring ways of further updating both PC and server versions of Windows XP prior to the arrival of Longhorn"[/i]What was actually said was...[i]"Or next upgrade is right on track, it's due in mid 2008. But we can't...; Tags: Operating systems, wtf, Microsoft Corp., red wine, S/W, wine; Discussion threads 2004-03-16
Gates: "Everything" impacted by security concerns: Gates: "Everything" impacted by security concernsAs if he'd ever mention these things if not for 9/11 and linuxSecurity is just the latest industry buzzword. If Gates thought that he couldn't make any money on this latest sham, he'd think nothing of leaving everyone open to being slimed..Let put a brick...; Tags: Construction, security, S/W, Microsoft Corp., network; Discussion threads 2004-02-24
Microsoft shines more light on Longhorn: Microsoft shines more light on LonghornProgress is a good thing.Yes I know, people are going to start whining the second they read this but then they pretty much whine regardless of what MS does so it matters little. The fact of the matter is COM has reached its limits...; Tags: OOA/OOD/OOP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., S/W, Microsoft Longhorn, object-oriented; Discussion threads 2004-01-27
Lock 'em up for substandard software: Lock 'em up for substandard softwareFitting Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer for handcuffsAnd the IT Director says, "if I go to jail for choosing Microsoft products I'm taking Bill and Steve with me!"POLL: Who would you rather have as a cellmate?1). Bill Gates2). Steve BallmerOne concern I have..Lets say that...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Leadership, Desktops, software, motivation, S/W; Discussion threads 2003-12-19
Virus hunter: It's a 'horrible world': Virus hunter: It's a 'horrible world'Another Lucky 'Businessman'Johnson is another enterpreneur who is very happy to provide the plaster to close all the holes -- of 'varying shape and size' -- in the s/w written by the s/w giant.Security is one of the main dimensions in the design and implementation...; Tags: Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, virus, Johnson, S/W, razor blade; Discussion threads 2003-12-09
$100,000 bounty offered for stolen PC: $100,000 bounty offered for stolen PCTo bad it wasn't DRM protected.A perfect example of why Paladimum is needed.Stolen ps's are just another arguement for centralized storageAs much as the desktop centric view and arguement for Palladium/DRM goes, centralizing a clients data on a NAS for example is a better idea....; Tags: Financial services, HEALTHCARE, Fax, bank, health problem, bounty, S/W, PC; Discussion threads 2003-11-24
PC security audits for businesses?: PC security audits for businesses?Waste of taxpayer's money"One limitation of the Putnam bill is that it covers only publicly traded corporations. Other companies, including water companies, power companies, cooperatives and tens of millions of small businesses, would not face mandatory security assessments."So, pretty much, this covers the big companies who...; Tags: PC security audit, S/W, security, PC; Discussion threads 2003-11-06