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Apple fixes 12 Safari security flaws

Apple fixes 12 Safari security flawsApple engineers are an odd bunchApple zealots praise Apple because Apple releases a patch [b]as soon as it is ready[/b] instead of waiting until they can bundle it up in a package that is more convenient to end users. What I find interesting about Apple...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Patches, SAY IT, Apple Inc., Apple fixes 12 Safari security flaw, Apple fixes 12 Safari, Apple Fixes, security flaw, security, Apple Macintosh, Apple Engineers, flaw

Discussion threads 2008-11-13

Conflict between Rich Internet Apps and SOA? Say it isn't so

Conflict between Rich Internet Apps and SOA? Say it isn't soIt's been solved.SOA is not being adopted. No ROI = no adoption.http://www.techworld.com/applications/news/index.cfm?newsID=106479&pagtype=all

Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Middleware, Enterprise software, SOA, Rich Internet App, SAY IT

Discussion threads 2008-11-05

China stepping back from proposed blog rules

China stepping back from proposed blog rulesBush Solution Was a Good OneThe current US President Bush solved the slander via blog problem by applying existing laws involving voice communication. If you think of a divorce, the solution is easy to understand. Say a person wants to for legal strategy discredit...

Tags: Blogging, Litigation, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SAY IT, real name, harassment, husband

Discussion threads 2007-05-22

Spyware pushers tricks of the trade or how to trash a machine with one bundle of spyware

Spyware pushers tricks of the trade or how to trash a machine with one bundle of spywarewhy be vulnerable?None of this malware afflicts any system but Microsoft Windows. So, if you CHOOSE to use the vulnerable system, you're going to fight this garbage your whole life. If your...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Viruses and worms, PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, SAY IT, spyware, malware, computer

Discussion threads 2006-05-31

The myth of the missing Vista features

The myth of the missing Vista featuresVista is virtually a rewrite of WindowsThere is a huge amount of new and enhanced external features in Vista, and literally thousands new and enhanced internal features in Vista. Vista's development cost amounts to several billion dollars. Therefore Vista will be anything but a...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, .NET, SAY IT, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2006-05-12

Additional Resources

Canadians get a taste of American medical system with IMS Health buy

Oh the ironyJust another ironic investment made on behalf of Canadians over the years. As far as I know CPP is not investing using an ethical or green model, so there are probably lots of examples of very "un-Canadian" companies receiving investment via CPP.Not sure what your point is,...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, IMS Health Inc., CPP, Dana, drug company, Obama

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

10 ways to evaluate your IT management software

Does your helpdesk work for you or do you work for your helpdesk? Saar Bitner of SysAid Technologies tells how to manage you IT management software. Commentary - Choosing the right IT management software solution is a strategic decision that requires the careful planning and consideration of every IT...

Tags: IT Administration, Information Technology, Software Solution, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Management, IT management, software, Saar Bitner SysAid Technologies, Special to ZDNet, Saar Bitner SysAid Technologies, Special to ZDNet

News items 2009-11-05

Browser rivals to register official complaints about Microsoft's ballot screen proposal

Opera"Browser rivals to register official complaints about Microsoft's ballot screen proposal". . . and by "browser rivals" you really mean Opera, who has been whimpering and whining the whole time. A browser that barely appears on anybody's charts, but still retains a cult following.I think Microsoft is improving with IE7...

Tags: Web browsers, ballot screen, Web browser, Opera Software ASA, ballot screen proposal, Microsoft Corp., official complaint

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Not tolerating the intolerant

My thoughts"Most reject volunteerism in search of making money, satisfying career ambitions, relaxing or spending time with friends and family."Some volunteerism is fine, and I'm glad to help out when I can - but I don't think it can or should sustain an economy or nation. And yes, I think...

Tags: tolerance, volunteerism, apathy

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

The iPhone is one of the best phones in the world, carriers with it are the problem

far from perfect indeedIt's a great gadget...until it freezes and you have to wait several minutes while you reboot it. That is if you know how to reboot it, the first time is always accompanied with panic because you think the thing went dead. Don't blame the carriers,...

Tags: Smart phones, iPhone Screen, BlackBerry Tour, Apple iPhone, phone, carrier, keyboard

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Walmart unveils 15.6" HP Pavilion G60 laptop for $298

hmmfor once, i agree with you. why are they still making the celeron...? shouldn't the atom replace that?Intel Celeron?is Inhel still making this 10 year old crap?surplus maybe? ntnti feel 298 is bad for celron processor..but still good option for ppl who r new to these creepy labtops..RE: Walmart unveils...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, HP Pavilion, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Google Maps and the mystery of the non-existent town

anagram softwareDid you get the words "not real" out of it? With an extra "G" left over?Brilliant!Good find! If that isn't the solution, then it sure is one heck of a coincidence.It wouldn't surprise me at all if that is it. Similar things -- adding a fictional item...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Network technology, Zack, Yahoo Maps, Google Inc., Google Maps, Argleton

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

New York AG files antitrust charges against Intel; alleges bribery, coercion

Normally I'd say this is just another NY AG trying to run for higher officebut this seems to have legs. I hope Intel didn't do it - but if they did, they need to be repremanded.Great to see some justice against InhellI can hardly wait to see the M$...

Tags: Video cards, Corporate law, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., antitrust, graphics

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Oracle giving EU a hard time over Sun buy

Oh my, must not up set the crazy EU.Pfttt....A small question why EU can stop or affect a deal inside usa ..... or is the deal is global ....Also we EU dont fork MYSQL into something purely EU ... and tell Oracle to go to hell. If the...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Databases, Oracle Corp., MySQL, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Smartplanet: Apple can grab more share by slashing Mac prices

RE: Smartplanet: Apple can grab more share by slashing Mac pricesIf they wanted marketshare at a lower entry price they could have pulled that off years ago with cloner acquisitions and more mfg on their own part with rigid standards and practices to ensure quality and lower production costs. ...

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Mac proponent, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Audi AG, Mac Share

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Adobe Shockwave haunted by critical security holes

> Adobe Shockwave haunted by critical security holesShould Adobe rename parts of their software suite not only this one as Shockware? ;-) The simple justification is that it was shocking to the vendor.On one of my machines with all security software up to date and running in the background, visiting...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Shockwave, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

Calling all innovators: Google hangs "Help Wanted" sign

Google hangs help Google provides no conduit for unsolicited ideas. It is arrogance - that one can get away with whilst the web is young. ZDNet should try asking why, rathering than pandering...Perhaps if their staff were given 15 minutes a week of free time to ponder on what is...

Tags: Benefits, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

Survey: mobile access to files is critical to small business

As companies of all sizes adopt mobile technologies, small businesses also need ways to access their own business files from a mobile phone. They say it's critical to success of their business. by Sam Diaz

Tags: Mobile, Small Business, Survey, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-11-03

Toshiba Satellite L455-S5975

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: especially in this economy, it's hard to hate a laptop that only costs $350. It's even harder to hate a Windows 7 laptop that costs that much. The Toshiba L455-S5975 is, by 50 dollars, the least expensive notebook computer in our...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Intel Celeron, Microsoft Windows 7, Toshiba Corp., laptop computer, processor, Toshiba Satellite

Product reviews 2009-11-02

Clean install with Windows 7 upgrade media? Get the facts!

Unbelievable"Last week I complained about Microsoft?s shoddy documentation of how its upgrade procedures are supposed to work. I?m delighted to report that I got a tremendous and immediate response from within Microsoft, offering assistance in my testing and also promising to clean up and expand their documentation."So what exactly did...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, product key, acccount, clean install, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-02