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Should Mozilla release a Linux?

Should Mozilla release a Linux?yes a million timeI dont know if mozilla should be IBM should open up there deep pocket and invest a large some of money into open source.A BSD based os could also be very nice PC-bsd is right now by far the best bsd version...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Web browsers, Word-of-Mouth, Sunbird, Linux, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2007-09-20

MP3s for pennies? Russian cops say no

MP3s for pennies? Russian cops say noWhat about mp3search.ru ??That site also a part of the investigation?Bah[i]"We are pleased that the police are bringing this important case to the attention of the prosecutor."[/i]Yeah, it's much more important than those missing warheads, isn't it Igor?So lets see the license translations then..."The...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Apple Inc., Yeah, Word-of-Mouth, MP3

Discussion threads 2005-02-22

Why SP2 deserved every shred of the scrutiny

Why SP2 deserved every shred of the scrutinyTry a different Linux distro- another benefit of competition.Some are easier than others... that's the beauty of true competition. Go to distrowatch.comNot some company who wasted so much time on FUD that Longdrawn got features axed.Note to Mr. BerlindWhen you start off...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Operating systems, Desktops, Word-of-Mouth, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., Service Pack 2, Apple Macintosh, security, Linux, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-09-02

Google IPO: No longer a sure thing?

Google IPO: No longer a sure thing?The Emperor Has No ClothesI can't help but laugh when I read about Google "democratizing" the IPO process and their "don't be evil" motto, etc. What a joke! They are displaying unvarnished greed when it comes to their IPO -- they've priced...

Tags: Financial Planning, Investment, SEARCH, Financial accounting, Emperor, Word-of-Mouth, Google Inc., IPO

Discussion threads 2004-08-05

Additional Resources

Android losing its mojo fast

Android started off being a great idea, from a great company, with lots of support from carriers and manufacturers, and an awesome $10million contest to get developers drooling. With some stiff competition from Apple, and loss of developer morale, I'm afraid of what the future might hold for this...

Tags: Google Inc., ADC Telecommunications Inc., SDK, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2008-07-19

Windows "Workstation" 2008 better than Vista? OK then, show me the money!

Windows "Workstation" 2008 better than Vista? OK then, show me the money!dre` typo, i think"...nothing I would lie better than to..."It's the cost, Adrianlook at the difference in price.if i paid that much for a "desktop" OS, you can bet that I'd convince myself it was faster ;)The other thing...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Desktops, workstation, Vista x64, Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, desktop, server, Vist-___

Discussion threads 2008-07-18

Obama calls for comprehensive cyber-security measures; looks for a national cyber ninja

Update: It would seem that Richard Stiennon agrees with me on the concept of a group of experts to advise, also on keeping away from spending ridiculous amounts of money. Cyber-terrorism... ah, what a fancy buzz word that is. Defined on Wikipedia as: "The premeditated use...

Tags: John McCain, Cybersecurity, Security, Nathan McFeters

Blog posts 2008-07-18

Untrustworthy students: lighten your restrictions

You know the drill. You spend thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars on higher education at your college or university of choice. But when you go to use your Internet connection or a public computer on campus, you login and it's locked down so tight, you can barely...

Tags: Software, Apple Macintosh, Network, IT Administrator, Operating System, Web Site, Computer, Productivity, Web Site Development, Networking, Internet, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-07-18

Tough love: Linux needs more haters

Tough love: Linux needs more hatersGood article, JeremyI'm currently setting up our company network on Linux and will likely be bumping into some of those Samba issues. Complicated by having a mixed OS environment on the client side. Yeah, that's going to be fun. Nice that Google...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-07-18

Office 2008 vs. iWork vs. NeoOffice vs. OpenOffice

The more I use these, the more I really don't care for iWork. Sure, Keynote makes some darned pretty presentations, but NeoOffice and OpenOffice for the matter cuts the mustard quite handily. For real polish, you still can't beat Office 2007/2008, as much as I hate to admit...

Tags: Suite, Apple iWork, Office 2008, NeoOffice, X11, OpenOffice, Open Source, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-07-18

Google earnings fall short; Says it can thrive in weak economy

Google earnings fall short; Says it can thrive in weak economyGoogle earnings fall short; Says it can thrive in weak economyAnd the ship starts to sink...I hope no one was expecting them to have a good quarter considering their lack of innovation, discontinuing services, and their prized possession of search...

Tags: Financial accounting, earnings miss, GOOG, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-07-17

AMD CEO Ruiz out; Can Meyer turn it around?

Updated: AMD CEO Hector Ruiz has stepped down and the chipmaker has named chief operating officer Dirk Meyer as its new leader. The news comes amid the latest financial miss for AMD--a second quarter loss that missed estimates by a wide margin. Meyer's job: Restore credibility. According...

Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Meyer, Product Momentum, Asset Management, Research & Development, Processors, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-17

Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'

Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'So Linus admits that there are security flaws in linux as well as other bugs? I've been saying that for a long time but the fanboys wouldn't believe me. Now that their leader finally admits to it perhaps...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, L.D., Name-calling, Linus, Torvalds, security, attack, IT industry, OpenBSD

Discussion threads 2008-07-17

HP unveils Centrino 2 business tablet PC

The good people over at AVING USA have images of HP's new business tablet PC in the Korean market, the 'Compaq 2730p,' packed with Intel Centrino 2 power. According to pictures, the machine is loaded with a 12.1-inch WXGA LCD screen, Intel Core 2 Duo L9400 (1.86GHz)...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Intel Centrino, PC, Tablet PC, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., Tablets, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-07-17

Dreams come true: network guy holds city hostage

Dreams come true: network guy holds city hostageMY HEROIt's about time that somebody had the JEWELS to do this, but it is not worth the jail time.I know an Island where they take people like him and make them cry or put him in with other folk to do some...

Tags: NETWORKING, Construction, Abbie, network guy, network

Discussion threads 2008-07-17

Enchanted Cavern (exe)

The moment you step through the mouth of the cave, your eyes behold an amazing sight: the walls are lined with thousands of glittering jewels! By matching groups of precious stones, you'll be able to work your way toward a treasure of untold value! Featuring exhilarating gameplay, stunning visuals and...

Tags: SpinTop Games, Construction

Software downloads 2008-07-17

Spelling Depot (exe)

Spelling Depot is the student and educator's one-stop solution for the practice, assessment, and mastery of spelling lists. Lists can be generated within the program or imported from a text document. Each word can include its definition. After taking a spelling test within the program, words missed by the student...

Tags: Student, Spelling Depot, Tools & Techniques, Games, Financial Services, Management, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-07-17

MSearch (exe)

MSearch application with the help of which you can always find the necessary file if you have at least a part of its name or content, or approximate time of its creation. It's enough to have just a part of the file name to find it. For example, the name...

Tags: Name, File, Msk Pocket Software

Software downloads 2008-07-17

JLearnIt (dmg)

JLearnIt is a multilingual dictionary where words are sorted by categories. Each word has a level of use, so you can begin by learning words often used. The languages included are English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Hebrew, and many other languages. You can also find words even incomplete words,...

Tags: Word, Anthony Goubard, JLearnIt

Software downloads 2008-07-17

2008 Honda Odyssey Touring

Photo gallery:2008 Honda OdysseyAlthough Honda claims a major update for its 2008 Honda Odyssey minivan, the results look to us like a minor facelift, just a little work around the eyes and mouth but the same old body. The front of the car exhibits some modern touches around the headlights...

Tags: Odyssey, Honda Motor Co., navigation system

Product reviews 2008-07-16