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Another free security utility: Trend Micro's RUBotted: Another free security utility: Trend Micro's RUBottedI'll not payAntivirus, anti-malware, anti-bot, anti-adware.... Where does it end? It's like having several different gangs extorting protection money from your small neighborhood grocery store. Really, one single "anti-bad-stuff" package should do it all.How about RU-Ed-Bott-ed?Mr. Bott frequently comes out and...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Astaro, RUBotted, Trend Micro Inc., security utility, Microsoft Windows Vista, Norton Co., security; Discussion threads 2008-01-11

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IBM reworks storage strategy: IBM is making a major push to upgrade the computer storage products and services it offers customers struggling to breath under mountainous piles of data. SAN JOSE, California--IBM is making a major push on Monday to upgrade computer storage products and services it offers customers struggling to manage mountainous...; Tags: Strategy, Data, IBM Corp., Storage, Hardware, Reuters, IBM, EMC, data storage, data centers; News items 2008-09-08
Image Gallery: Aerovation Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bag speeds you through the X-ray system: The TSA has started a new program that allows compliant laptop bags to pass through the X-ray security system without being removed from the bag. These bags should be popular with frequent travelers and so far the TSA seems to be accepting of compliant bags. by Matthew Miller; Tags: Transportation Security Administration, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Matthew Miller, product photos, laptop, notebook, air travel, security; Image galleries 2008-09-08
Are browsers the answer for the 3-D Web?: Just got back from a camping trip in northern Israel when I saw this release announcing GoWeb3D, a new virtual world venture that will bring virtual offices, conference rooms, classrooms, exhibit halls, and retail spaces to the Web. GoWeb3D is...; Tags: 3D, Virtual World, Thin Client, Web Browser, GoWeb3D, Thin Clients, Hardware, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-09-08
News to know: Google; Green IT; Oracle; Apple: Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Jason Perlow: To Boldly Go Where No Search Engine Has Gone Before Beet.TV: Breaking News: Satellite to Gather Exclusive Images for Google Earth Blasts off in California...Larry...; Tags: Google Inc., Oracle Corp., Dana Blankenhorn, Green IT, Apple Inc., Video, Microsoft Corp., Google Chrome, Corporate Communications, Rootkits, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microsoft Windows, Game Players, Marketing, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-09-08

Fortisphere Virtual Essentials 2.0: As I'm clearing my desk to prepare for Citrix's event this week, I thought it would be good to post about Fortisphere's recent move. Fortisphere, a Kusnetzky Group Client, recently launched version 2 of its Virtual Essentials. Virtual Essentials is a tool that provides agentless, policy-based mangement of virtual machines....; Tags: Virtual Machine, Fortisphere, Virtual Essentials, Desktop Virtualization, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-09-08
Apple workers setting up for Tuesday's iPod announcement: Workers have spent over a day tying down a new banner on Yebra Buena Center for the Arts right next to Moscone. I saw some big trucks with Apple security unloading on 3rd St., right next to the venue. ...; Tags: Apple iPod, Apple Inc., Worker, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Andrew Mager; Blog posts 2008-09-07
Iceberg: cuts code, evolves your enterprise: This is a dual post written and posted simultaneously. For the perspective of how Iceberg this benefits student, check the post over at iGeneration. Some bits are the same and used in both entries; ain't easy posting the same thing for different audiences. A few weeks ago...; Tags: Web, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SharePoint, Client, Web Site, Workflow, Iceberg, Collaboration, Groupware, Web Site Development, Storage, Enterprise Software, Databases, Software, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-09-07
Iceberg for students: developing made simple: This is a dual post written and posted simultaneously. For the enterprise side of Iceberg, check the post over at Enterprise Alley (that's right readers, I'm cheating on you). Some bits are the same and used in both entries; ain't easy posting the same thing for different audiences. ...; Tags: Web, Microsoft .NET, Server, Iceberg, Cynicism, Channel Management, Storage, Web 2.0, Databases, Marketing, Hardware, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-09-07
Review: Aerovation Checkpoint Friendly Laptop bag simplifies security process: If you read my post on "checkpoint friendly" bags back in July you may be wondering what is going on with this program. Starting on 16 August, the TSA announced they were ready allow compliant "checkpoint friendly" bags through the X-ray machines while remaining in the bags. The TSA always...; Tags: Security, Transportation Security Administration, Laptop Computer, X-ray, Aerovation Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bag, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-09-07
How to: Securing iPhone: The iPhone has vulnerabilities. In the past, some have been very serious. Sometimes, Apple takes a very long time to get them fixed. The security hiccups have done nothing to slow down the sales and usage of the device so it just might be a good idea...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Wired Inc., Wiki, Security, Online Communications, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-09-06
Enterprise password management really isn't a good idea: Enterprise password management really isn't a good ideaLastpas password manager a new alternative to roboform et. alAs a user of the service, lastpass has been developed to conform to user behavior making web browsing easier, faster and safer. On the security side and control side, Lastpass does all the encryption...; Tags: Enterprise Password Management, password, password management; Discussion threads 2008-09-06
Mainstream media writes Windows obit: Mainstream media writes Windows obitMS should have never...killed off XP. Especially when such a huge segment of the market is tired of being forced fed what they do not want.This article makes a good point about users beginning to realize that as long as they can hit the web rather...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), LIKE IT, Microsoft Windows, Hewlett-Packard Co., mainstream media, Windows obit, Microsoft Windows Vista, obit, Microsoft Corp., operating system; Discussion threads 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
Echelon wins smart meter project in Germany; plus insight on smart grid in Europe: A reseller for smart grid technology player Echelon announced a deal this week to deploy an advanced metering infrastructure system that will serve roughly 10,000 customers in Hassfurt, Germany. The contract, which will be rolled out over the next three years, is being handled by EVB Energie AG. The utility...; Tags: Germany, Green Technology, Echelon, Grid, Cloud Computing, Utility Computing, It Management, Network Technology, It service Management, Networking, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-09-05
Demo Facebook app creates DoS botnet: Demo Facebook app creates DoS botnetLike Facebook, MySpace Cares?Cost to much to do it the right way.They might have to hire real systems management and security staff.RE: Demo Facebook app creates DoS botnetSod the DoS - look at the cute little picture of the chick!! So cute! I WANT ONE!I...; Tags: Web site development, Web technology, SECURITY, Facebook, botnet, DoS botnet, DOS; 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
Google Chrome vulnerabilities starting to pile up: [ UPDATE: See below for Google's official response to these issues ] Security vulnerabilities in the new Google Chrome browser are beginning to pile up. Following our coverage of the carpet bombing combo threat and denial-of-service crashes, several readers have sent pointers to...; Tags: Google Inc., Vulnerability, Web Browser, Google Chrome, ModSecurity, Web Browsers, Security, Internet, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-09-05
Enterprise password management really isn't a good idea: Being at a university and working for a government department allows me to understand this concept well. There are shared resources here, there and everywhere, provided by different people and providers, all open to a "certain type" of person - employees or students. By having a single sign-on SSO point...; Tags: Software, Password Management, Mozilla Firefox, Password, Single Sign-on, RoboForm Enterprise, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-09-05
Are we "done" with rich Internet applications?: Are we "done" with rich Internet applications?Rich Internet ApplicationOne issue to be considered is people like me who for security reasons, and to avoid distracting material, is to disable popups, Flash and Javascript. I run two browsers. The default which is called by email links is Safari with RIA switched...; Tags: rich Internet application; Discussion threads 2008-09-05