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Kaspersky confirms antivirus software flaw

Kaspersky confirms antivirus software flawOff topic but..."A remote attacker could exploit the flaw by sending a malformed CAB file. The CAB file could be sent in an e-mail, for example, and once the Kaspersky antivirus scanner had accepted it, the malicious code would run without user interaction."Claim 1: A remotely...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, ZDNet Logo, flaw, Kaspersky, CAB, computer, antivirus software, piracy, security, antivirus, PC

Discussion threads 2005-10-04

Microsoft ready to ship Virtual Server

Microsoft ready to ship Virtual Servervmware worried - loli don't think sobut i bet longhornwon't work as well on vmware next release - wanna betanyone else think these new web design blowsthanks zdWhat? WordPerfect worried? Never...;-)Yes it doesimmensely!~Yup, something we all seem to agree on.;-)My, you're generous todayEvery...

Tags: Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Virtual Server, server, Microsoft Corp., ZDNet Logo

Discussion threads 2004-09-10

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Microsoft: How we'll take on VMware

The software maker believes it has the tools and the right price point to beat VMware in the battle for the virtualisation market. Microsoft has a three-pronged strategy to beat VMware in the virtualization market, according to the company's senior director for virtualization product management, Zane Adam. ...

Tags: Hypervisor, VMware Inc., Microsoft Corp., Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Colin Barker ZDNet.co.uk, virtualization, Microsoft, VMWare

News items 2008-10-10

Netbook returns blamed on Linux 'teething problems'

Higher return rates for Linux-based netbooks don't necessarily reflect badly on the open-source operating system, according to Ubuntu backer Canonical. The return rate on Linux-powered netbooks may be higher than that for Windows netbooks, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing for Linux, according to Canonical. ...

Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Software, Matthew Broersma ZDNet.co.uk, netbook, Windows XP, MSI Wind, Asus Eeee

News items 2008-10-10

Bureaucracy and open source: Do they mix?

Another high-profile departure from Sun, this time MySQL's David Axmark is taking wing -- citing a dislike for working in a large organization: I have thought about my role at Sun and decided that I am better off in smaller organisations. I HATE all the rules that I need...

Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Open Source, Joe Brockmeier

Blog posts 2008-10-09

Dell speeds backup with disk-to-disk system

The PowerVault DL2000 will simplify and accelerate data backup by offering disk storage and backup in one unit, Dell says. Dell has introduced the Dell PowerVault DL2000, a disk-to-disk system that places backup and recovery alongside the main data storage within one unit, with the aim of...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, PowerVault DL2000, Backups, Storage Management, Servers, Hardware, Colin Barker ZDNet.co.uk, backup, storage, Dell

News items 2008-10-09

Asustek to offer touch-panel Eee PCs?

While the Web swoons over news of Apple's latest $800 market entry, Asustek is planning to launch touchscreen Eee PCs in the first quarter of 2009, which the company expects will help drive sales further, according to Samson Hu, general manager of Eee PC business at Asustek, by way of...

Tags: AsusTek Computer, Keyboards, Notebooks, Sales Strategy, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Processors, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, Sales, Security, Semiconductors, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-10-09

Start-up looks to extend battery life

Intel-backed ZPower's silver-zinc battery is set to make its debut with a large laptop manufacturer next year, promising batteries that are 95 percent recyclable and 40 percent longer life. Intel-backed start-up ZPower may be the first to introduce an alternative to the ubiquitous lithium-ion laptop...

Tags: Battery, Intel-backed ZPower, Mercury, Battery Life, Engineering, Matthew Broersma ZDNet.co.uk, batteries, laptops, ZPower, silver-zinc battery

News items 2008-10-09

New book details how to break iPhone passcodes and recover data

New book details how to break iPhone passcodes and recover dataWhat a bunch of Hooey![i]While the books is intended for “lawful forensic examination” by corporate security officers, law enforcement personnel, and private forensic examiners, it will undoubtedly be popular with the hacker set.[/i]Anyone who buys this is either a thief...

Tags: SECURITY, book detail, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-10-08

Do we we have a way to defeat global warming?

Do we we have a way to defeat global warming?WORTHLESSyou article is worthless. you spew a LIE and others believe you, so you make your livelyhood on a LIE, get a real job, earn honest money,Get a clueThr Russian capitalists want more gov't control, not possible. Remember the oil...

Tags: global warming, government

Discussion threads 2008-10-08

Forget about the name - The real question is how many flavors will Windows 7 come in?

Forget about the name - The real question is how many flavors will Windows 7 come in?They'll all be bitter.Don't get me wrong. I'm what passes for a happy Microsoft user, but all the "flavors" have and shall continue to leave a bitter taste and confused consumers. Another plus for...

Tags: Home entertainment, 64-bit, Operating systems, Games, SKU, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft NEEDS, real question, home theater

Discussion threads 2008-10-08

Forget the damn Linux netbooks. Can Windows replace Windows?

My esteemed ZDNet colleague Ed Bott, God bless him, wrote a very insightful piece in which he discusses Taiwanese PC mainboard and component manufacturer  MSI's challenges of selling Linux-based versions of their netbook, the Wind U90. Apparently, according to MSI, Linux-based versions of their netbook are...

Tags: MSI, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-10-07

I'm well aware what I pay for Google's services

My post on Google earlier Tuesday was met with mixed reactions. A few folks agreed that, in fact, Google's suite of services is quite slick, long live GOOG, etc. Others, like fellow ZDNet blogger, Michael Krigsman, disagreed pretty strongly. In his response, Michael didn't leave much doubt...

Tags: Google Inc., OpenOffice, Productivity, E-mail Providers, Open Source, Office Suites, Software, Internet, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-10-07

Google is NOT your friend

ZDNet Education blogger, Christopher Dawson, wrote a post titled, "Google is your friend." Dude, I can assure you that Google is NOT my friend. by Michael Krigsman

Tags: Google Inc., Times, Web 2.0, Productivity, Financial Services, Internet, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2008-10-07

Researchers publish details on London travel card hack

First there was Boston's Charlie card. Now, Dutch researchers have exposed the inherent weakness in the RFID chip used in London's Oyster travel smartcard, ZDNet UK says. Researchers released details at the Esorics security conference in Malaga on Monday and an academic paper PDF...

Tags: Card, Researcher, London, Chip, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-10-07

CIO Sessions: Visa's Michael Dreyer

Michael Dreyer, CIO of Visa talks to ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das about developing transaction technologies for its financial payment network including new wallet-less and contact-less payment solutions. Dreyer also discusses what it takes to process and handle more than 300 million transactions on a daily basis, and the company's response...

Tags: Visa Inc., Payment, Operational Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-10-07

Google is your friend

Google is your friendThe underlying principles should determinewho is a freind, or who is not.There is nothing wrong with being a [b]for profit[/b] company, which is what Google is. It would be an entirely different issue should they hide their EULA agreements, or who they deal with, or what they...

Tags: Channel management, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-07

Visa CIO: Michael Dreyer

Michael Dreyer, CIO of Visa talks to ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das about developing transaction technologies for its financial payment network including new wallet-less and contact-less payment solutions. Dreyer also discusses what it takes to process and handle more than 300 million transactions on a daily basis, and the company's response...

Tags: Visa Inc., Payment, Operational Accounting, Finance, Administrator

Blog posts 2008-10-07

How a Mac Mini can beat a quad-core Vista behemoth (or how Apple can't write good software for Windows)

How a Mac Mini can beat a quad-core Vista behemoth (or how Apple can't write good software for Windows)Adrian - why would Apple write good Windows software?Apple has historically had an edge with video editing / graphical design applications. Now, since they've moved to an Intel platform, any hardware advantages...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital music, Desktops, Digital media, Operating systems, software, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Vista behemoth, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple QuickTime, quad-core

Discussion threads 2008-10-07

ZDNet blogger: working from home

ZDNet blogger: working from homeYou crazy Brits and your teaI don't mind tea, but I just don't get the fascination. Give me a pot of Deans Beans and I'm in hog heaven. Give me a cup of tea and, well, I'll drink my cup of tea and then...

Tags: Blogging, tea, cup

Discussion threads 2008-10-07