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On stupid mascots and closed source browser plugins

On stupid mascots and closed source browser pluginsRE: On stupid mascots and closed source browser pluginsI agree, Adobe has done some great things. Can't wait to see how they integrate Adobe Share into their Reader. Hopefully it will make Reader more socially driven and less walled off.

Tags: Web browsers, stupid mascot, mascot, Web browser plug-in, plug-in, Web browser

Discussion threads 2008-09-03

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On stupid mascots and closed source browser plugins

Everyone's been harping on Google this week with the release of Chrome, so I thought I would be different -- today I'm going to give Adobe some love. Because I bet they feel left out. Adobe's Flash and Acrobat Reader plugins are some...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Web Browser Plug-in, Adobe Acrobat, Web Browser, Plug-in, Flash, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-09-03

ICANN and IANA's domains hijacked by Turkish hacking group

ICANN and IANA's domains hijacked by Turkish hacking groupWindows is to blameI hear that the Internet is basically run on Windows servers so it is hardly surprising that this happened. If ICANN would only switch to OS X I'm sure that no hacker would ever be able to break in.As...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Domain names, ICANN, IANA, hacking group, Turkish, hacker, hacking, IP, domain

Discussion threads 2008-06-26

Microsoft COO downplays Vista update problems

Microsoft COO downplays Vista update problems4.0 ... Sorry...... not up to the usual standard.What?No beating the lackeys, or brandy and cigars? And all you got was a T-shirt! What's up with that?Dear Mr. Cox...Though we like the, Heros Happen Here shirt and pen, this is not up to your usual...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, VISTA UPDATE PROBLEM, SP1

Discussion threads 2008-03-04

Microsoft architect compares Volta and Google's GWT

Microsoft architect compares Volta and Google's GWTWow!Thanks so much for taking the time to post this. What a great description and comparison of Volta to GWT!I am so excited about Volta and it's possibilities!-Brandonhttp://dynamics-ax.blogspot.comRE: Microsoft architect compares Volta and Google's GWTNice idea, but slow as hell. Try the demos at...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Scripting languages, Volta, Microsoft Corp., GWT, Google Inc., GWT JSIO

Discussion threads 2007-12-07

Apple flaws put both Macs and PCs at risk

Apple flaws put both Macs and PCs at riskFair's fairMacs used to come with IE ;)what?So now Apple's porous programming practices are going to harm my Windows machine? Come on now! We knew it was bad, but didn't expect to come flodding over OUR doorsteps!I just hope the men and...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple QuickTime, Apple Macintosh, OSX, Microsoft Windows, PC

Discussion threads 2006-05-12

New competitors in Microsoft's crosshairs

New competitors in Microsoft's crosshairsHaven't seen this beforeMicrosoft trying to invade the space of competitors that precede it. My hopes are people are more intelligent in their decisions concerning Web Portals. Google and Yahoo can make the difference and take down Microsoft, but people have to learn to...

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating systems, brand loyalty, Microsoft Corp., Live Era, rep

Discussion threads 2005-11-02

MandrakeSoft ordered to drop trademark

MandrakeSoft ordered to drop trademarkWow...So, an OS and a comic strip are easily confused? Those French really aren't too bright, then, are they?This is getting really old and retardedCome on already! If I owned a company and someone sued me over sorry crap like this I would be doing...

Tags: Linux, Branding, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Strategy, Mandrake, penguin, Xerox Corp., POLO, Mandriva

Discussion threads 2004-02-20