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- iPhone black screen of death (updated)
- I received an email from an iPhone user greatly concerned about "either an unaddressed issue with both 2.0 and 2.01 software - or a rogue apps that is taking down the entire OS." After visiting the App Store from his iPhone "nothing loaded, the screen just stayed...
- Tags: apple iphone, apple inc., black screen, btl, e-mail, online communications, jason d. o\'grady
- Blog posts 2008-08-07
- News to know: Mozilla; Windows Server; LinuxWorld; Apple
- Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Talking Firefox security with Mozilla's Window Snyder Mary Jo Foley: What's next for Windows Server Microsoft finalizes SQL Server 2008 TechRepublic: 10 questions and answers about Microsoft Live Mesh Dancho Danchev: Today's...
- Tags: google inc., larry dignan, microsoft windows server, server, apple inc., mozilla corp., linux, phishing, smart phones, service-oriented architecture (soa), cyberthreats, microsoft windows, operating systems, unix, open source, software, security, spam and phishing, consumer electronics, personal technology, web services, enterprise software
- Blog posts 2008-08-07
- Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktop
- Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktopIt's GainingI think Ubuntu and Wubi have made big strides in putting Linux on the desktop. My first encounter with Linux was back in the early(?)/mid 90s. I installed an early Slackware version of Linux on my 486 (along with OS/2, PC/DOS, Win 3.1...
- Tags: operating systems, unix, open source, intel corp., ubuntu, wubi, newbie, linux, microsoft windows, desktop
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- How much would it cost with Linux?
- How much would it cost with Linux?Not just in AmericalandHere in Oz it's very hard to find a linux netbook. The Eeepc 1000H is available, but not the linux model. Same with the MSI wind. I'm considering getting a friend to buy one overseas & ship it.At the retail end,...
- Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, linux
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- Microsoft aims to close Patch Tuesday vulnerability window
- Microsoft aims to close Patch Tuesday vulnerability windowThis is good, potentially anyway.MFST did not get to be where it is by being "stupid". Granted, they have their "flaws", but so does everyone on this Planet. The reason that "hackers" virus writers, etc. target Windows is clear. The OS is the...
- Tags: construction, microsoft windows nt, security, viruses and worms, patch tuesday vulnerability window, patch tuesday, microsoft corp., window
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- Mozilla taps crowd for concepts: Will the browser usurp the OS?
- Mozilla taps crowd for concepts: Will the browser usurp the OS?1997 called. It wants its article backAs a reader of News.com and ZDNet for years and years, I had to laugh when I saw the headline for this one. Sounds familiar, except it would have been about Netscape.Next maybe you...
- Tags: operating systems, web browsers, desktops, operating system, web browser, desktop, mozilla corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- Microsoft contracts stymie IBM laptop Linux plans
- Microsoft contracts stymie IBM laptop Linux plansWhere had you read that?[i]When it comes to new hardware, most makers charge you for Windows even if you don’t get it. They do this to maintain their relationship with Microsoft[/i]Actually, I hear that these companies charge you for FreeDos, (though they claim it...
- Tags: operating systems, ibm corp., microsoft corp., oem, lenovo group ltd., microsoft windows, agreement, linux
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- Mozilla taps crowd for concepts: Will the browser usurp the OS?
- Mozilla Labs has launched a casting call for concepts for the successor to Firefox and after watching a few videos it's striking how a common theme emerges: The browser could nudge the operating system out of the way. Mozilla's concept series is really a crowd sourcing effort...
- Tags: operating system, web browser, mozilla corp., mozilla labs, web browsers, operating systems, internet, software, larry dignan
- Blog posts 2008-08-06
- IBM should spend another $1B to drive consumer adoption of its Symphony OpenOffice-Linux desktop
- IBM should spend another $1B to drive consumer adoption of its Symphony OpenOffice-Linux desktopIbm should spend 1% of its revenueeach years to help , expend and monitor/sponsored open sourceUp to a certain point IBM OS/3 "pay back" linux or bsd flavor since we are into the "if/why not"...
- Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, servers, desktop, ibm corp., linux, microsoft corp., symphony, server
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?
- Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I'm telling you whatBuy a pc twice as fast as a mac in hardware performance terms.RE: Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I can agree with him. I wouldn't want to pay out that much money for a desktop or laptop when they will...
- Tags: desktops, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), microsoft windows, low-end pc, apple macintosh, macs are, microsoft windows vista, apple inc., pc, adrian
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- Cheap and cheerful Vista-capable PC for $260 plus change
- Cheap and cheerful Vista-capable PC for $260 plus changeA sempron could run aeroI got a AMD Sempron for my neice with only 512mb RAM. Windows Vista32 Ultimate, it could run aero. I use a ATI 9600 vid card. I had to get rid of XP, hurts my...
- Tags: microsoft windows vista (longhorn), refurbished pc, microsoft windows vista, vista capable pc, cheerful vista capable pc, vista capable, pc
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- Today's assignment : Coding an undetectable malware
- Today's dynamic Internet threatscape is changing so rapidly, that the innovations and creativity applied by malware authors can easily render an information security course's curricular on malware outdated pretty fast, or worse, provide the students with a false feeling of situational awareness about today's malware that's driving the entire cybercrime...
- Tags: malware, antivirus software, virus, cyberthreats, spyware, adware & malware, viruses and worms, security, dancho danchev
- Blog posts 2008-08-06
- It's not good for everything, therefore it's not good for anything
- It's not good for everything, therefore it's not good for anythingScientific vs. Data Processing: Did you just switch sides?Even in a research institute, most of the people will use boring finance and word processing applications that are well supported on all the major computing platforms. On the other hand, niches...
- Tags: internet, desktops, operating systems, nich, sun ray, mission critical, institute, pc, sun microsystems inc., research institute
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- News to know: LinuxWorld; Cisco; Microsoft; Yahoo
- Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft sending mixed messages about Windows futures with 'Fiji'? Sam Diaz: LinuxWorld keynotes: Now is the time to invest. Larry Dignan: IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on Vista A new data center?...
- Tags: apple iphone, linuxworld, larry dignan, yahoo! inc., microsoft corp., cisco systems inc., cloud computing, help desk, data centers, corporate communications, it operations, storage, hardware, data management, marketing
- Blog posts 2008-08-06
- Are you a Dog or a Cat?
- Are you a Dog or a Cat?You proved my point.People do not like change unless they are the implementors.Dog/Cat/FishI liked the way you put that! vista is a pretty configuration but it is a new learning venture for us all..I'm a dog/cat person...who also loves fish..hehehehThey moved everything around......to create...
- Tags: productivity, vista
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- Windows wars: Are you a dog or cat?
- Â All this Vista versus XP versus Windows Server 2008 stuff got me thinking. Maybe its not just technological issues with Microsoft's latest desktop OS that is creating strife between the user bases. Perhaps -- if we take a page from Jungian theory -- there is a...
- Tags: desktop, operating system, microsoft windows vista, microsoft windows, operating systems, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), software, jason perlow
- Blog posts 2008-08-05
- MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktop
- MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktopAwesome, butThe Apple ][ was based on the 6502 processor, which I'm not even sure is even produced today. They'd probably have better success with a Zilog Z-80 derivative or even a Motorola Dragonball which powered the Palm Pilots. At least the 68000-derived...
- Tags: team management, desktops, apple ii, mit team, massachusetts institute of technology, apple inc., team, desktop
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on Vista
- IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on VistaHoo that could be painful very painfulibm ,red hat, ubuntu working together..... ough Microshot may feel this a bitRE: IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on VistaUnless they make programs and hardware as easy to install &...
- Tags: unix, open source, operating systems, driver installation, linux, ibm corp., ubuntu, novell inc., microsoft windows vista, red hat inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- Apple: Shut down MobileMe immediately
- Apple: Shut down MobileMe immediatelyWhat about .Mac?I'd have been happy with them waiting to release it until it was perfect, but in it's current state it's exactly like .Mac with a flashier interface. I don't see how it's really a detriment to keep it going. MobileMe's sync actually...
- Tags: recruitment & selection, mme, apple inc., shut-down mobileme, mobileme, shut-down, job, apple macintosh
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
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