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Microsoft to release "out-of-band" patches this Tuesday

Microsoft to release "out-of-band" patches this TuesdayI say kudos to Microsoftfor making the unpopular but correct decision to protect their users at the cost of convenience. I wish they did it more often, not just when they know for sure it would be catastrophic if they didn't.It will be interesting...

Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Windows Folk, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Protected Mode, user right, Linux, patch management

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

Attackers pounce on Microsoft PowerPoint zero-day

Attackers pounce on Microsoft PowerPoint zero-dayVulnerability patch cycle unacceptableMS would be better spending the $600M advertising (See Mary's blog) waste of money on strengthening the threat response team as several months for an already exploited hole is insane and does not do their reputation any favours.Eg: For Excel 2000...

Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, MOICE, Microsoft PowerPoint, user right

Discussion threads 2009-04-03

Desktop TCO and user rights

Desktop TCO and user rightsDesktop PrisonI agree that this "new" product is aimed at locking down desktops. I wonder just how many people out there have experienced a locked down PC. The inability of being able to do simple tasks (defrag, run your own software, etc.) makes it a real...

Tags: Desktops, menu structure, Thin Client solution, Desktop TCO, desktop, DumbRay, user right

Discussion threads 2008-12-22

Venta4Net 2.1 (Windows)

Venta4Net is a network fax and voice messaging solution based on the same technology as the well-known single-user VentaFax software and can be used on Windows 98/ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP operating systems. Venta4Net allows sending faxes and voice messages from any networked computer client via a modem...

Tags: Server, Venta, Venta4Net, Message Delivery, User Right, Modems, Fax, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-11-15

Gates' house party draws police protection

Gates' house party draws police protectionLOL, when you're hated as much as Sadam..it's to be expected.This should not be allowed...Why is Bill allowed to host the NGA and even sponsor them? A private citizen "owning" the governors of the U.S.? Do you not think this will influence anti-trust...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, VOIP, NGA, user right, tax, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-07-29

Additional Resources

Thanksgiving reading. Soccer and enterprise apps: the similarities and differences

The other evening I had the pleasure of visiting Old Trafford soccer stadium. It's the home of Manchester United, arguably the most successful soccer team in living memory. Consistently at the top or near the top of the British Premier League and European Champions League in the late 20th and...

Tags: Team, SAP AG, Team Management, Management, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-11-25

Samsung partners with NYT for Go netbook and digital subscription deal

Me - NoAssuming I were interested in paying for news (the article does not state the length of the subscription - kind of a key piece on info) I would look for the best device for me AND the best news source for me. I just don't get the bundling...

Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., netbook, NYT, advertisement

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Converber 2.2.1 (Windows)

A powerful unit converter that helps make easy conversions between 1324 various units of measure in 38 categories. Converber converts everything from length and force to flow and temperature. Features include: - Gives immediate access to all categories or single category - Favorites menu to bookmark your frequently-used conversions -...

Tags: Unit, Microsoft Windows, Xyntec Automation, Converber, Mice, Construction, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-11-25

For The First Time in Ages, I Agree With Apple

Spiders and dust on a slippery slopeWorst inside of a computer I've ever seen was a spider infestation. Must have been a million of them. But what I wonder is where does voiding the warranty stop?A generic abuse statement may not be sufficient in the world of EULA's....

Tags: Manufacturing, PRODUCTIVITY, Apple Inc., manufacturer, smoker, First-time, computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Law firm interested in hearing from banned Xbox Live gamers

Maybe "law" can become a GDP driverNow that America has seen virtually every domestic industry go down the toilet, maybe it can provide law services to the rest of the world.If this self-righteous lawsuit is any indication, the is no need to fear the loss of American innovation and savvy;...

Tags: Microsoft Xbox Live, EULA, Microsoft Corp., cheater, contractual obligation, terms of service, law firm, Microsoft Xbox

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Can (and will) Microsoft keep Silverlight compatible across platforms?

The better question is WHEN will it be better for Microsoft to keep it compatible across platforms, and WHEN or under what conditions might it not be better for MS to NOT keep it compatible across platforms.In other works, it is NOT a question of IF, but, at WHAT TIMES...

Tags: Web browsers, Web site development, Operating systems, .NET, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Best Buy adds $197 HP laptop to Black Friday lineup

I hate agreeing with linuxbut alas I must do it this time :( He's right, this is some cheap hardware. Intel celeron? Who uses that anymore? I guess its good for kids, but any power user will not want this laptop. I'm holding out for a...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Black Friday lineup, laptop computer, Intel Celeron, Best Buy Co. Inc., Black Friday, HP Laptop, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Oxygen Phone Manager II for Nokia Phones 2.18.8 (Windows)

Oxygen Phone Manager is the most complete software tool for managing the content and settings of a Nokia cellphone from a personal computer. It is compatible with nearly all currently available models of Nokia and can communicate with the phone through different types of connections: a cable, InfraRed or Bluetooth...

Tags: Oxygen, Phone, Nokia Corp., Microsoft Windows, Oxygen Phone Manager, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-24

Apple to Verizon: 'Can your phone and your network do that?'

The REAL way the commercials should go...caller: Did you get the email I sent you?iPhone user: Well, it was downloading, then the phone dropped to EDGE speed again and I'm still waiting for it to finish.caller: Well, why don't I ju...iPhone user: Hello? Hello? caller calls back: I guess your...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, network, Verizon Communications Inc., phone, Apple iPhone, iPhone User, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Apple's latest TV ads defend AT&T

Defending the bottom lineThe iPhone is AT&T's highest-profile 3G device. Period. And Verizon's attack ads on AT&T's 3G service coverage may be about as devastating as it gets. After all, haven't we seen quite a number of iPhone users on ZDNet complaining about the poor 3G service...

Tags: Smart phones, advertisement, TV, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., iPhone User, Verizon Communications Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Office Starter 2010: The fine print on Microsoft's Works replacement

For me, non-starterA crippled, incompatible, ad supported product makes little sense to me, when Open Office and Google are alternatives.ExactlyThere's already a portable version of OpenOffice that runs on a USB stick - nothing new here.The excluded formats are used in only about 1% of documentsIt is well-known that macros...

Tags: Starter, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Office Starter

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Chrome OS: More questions than answers?

And exactly why....would students be part of the target market or any other particular group for that matter?This is a silly post. Chrome will be lean, cloud based, local caching of data, some and growing off-line capabilities and probably grow in features/capabilities over time. It will NOT be everything to...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Wi-Fi, operating system, Google Inc., Chrome, HTML5, Chrome OS

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Admob: Droid and Android army make big browsing splash

I don't see how....Palm is going to survive in this market. The iPhone vs Android will be interesting to watch however.Android is still milles away from the iPhoneAfter looking at the few Android phones in the market, I can tell you that without a doubt, the Android is competition for...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, RIM BlackBerry, Droid, phone

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Beware business cloud dangers, says EU agency

Spoken like someone without a clueBut then again, what can be expected from trolls anymore?Originality?Security & AccessGrant the LEAST amount of access for the end user.DENY then ALLOW, why would you open up Port 80 to the world if you only do business in the United States or local area...

Tags: agency, cloud provider, legality, data centre, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Schiller: App Store isn't broken

The truth hurtsThe truth is consumer lacks the ability to make good decision regarding the security of their data. We are regularly tricked into click-installing things while surfing the web, download trojans and other malware, give out information over the phone that we shouldn't etc ... and we never...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, approval process, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23