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zone-h web defacement data shows platforms don't matter: Zone-H web defacement data shows platforms don't matterSome people will always screamSome people will always scream. They need something to scream about.But you are right that it is the admin and programmer at the end of the day that determines security.There's bound to be a spikewhen people come over...; Tags: Web site development, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft IIS Server, Apache Software Foundation, Zone-H, Web, Web site, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-03-17
zone-h web defacement data shows platforms don't matter: Web defacement archive Zone-H.org has produced a comprehensive three-year report on Web Server defacements for 2005 to 2007. What makes the Zone-H archive unique is that the data is gathered from the hackers/defacers themselves and every defaced website is confirmed and mirrored on Zone-H permanently. Contrary to...; Tags: Web, Defacement, Web Site, News, Microsoft IIS Server, Zone-H, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Internet, George Ou; Blog posts 2008-03-17
Does OS matter anymore for security?: Whenever I've touched on the sensitive topic of Linux vs. Windows or Apache vs. Microsoft IIS security, I expected the usual flame treatment and nasty name calling to fly. It's usually taken as gospel in many IT circles to assume that Windows Security is an oxymoron; anyone who dares...; Tags: Zone-H, server, operating system; Blog posts 2005-07-06

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Aviv Raff drops an 0-day for IE 7.0 and 8.0b on XP: I've been busy all day and just haven't been able to get to it until now, but Aviv Raff is a seriously bad man. I follow his blog religiously as he always has some cool stuff going on and a lot of it tends to be thought provoking for other...; Tags: HTML, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Blog, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Aviv Raff, Blogging, Web Browsers, Internet, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-05-14
UEFA Informer Gadget (zip): The UEFA Informer Gadget tracks football matches scores, fixtures and teams standing in real time for all UEFA Competitions and major domestic leagues from UEFA zone like English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and more (35 countries). The new version of the Gadget with the possibility to create user menu from...; Tags: UEFA Informer, Team Management, Management; Software downloads 2008-05-13

OpenOffice.org 3.0 Mac Beta sports new Aqua look: The OpenOffice.org productivity suite will ditch the need for Mac users to run the X11 windowing system with Version 3.0. The update, now with a Beta Version in release, will offer limited VBA support, unlike Microsoft's Mac Office suite. The compatibility picture is...; Tags: Beta, OpenOffice.org, Compatibility Picture, OpenOffice, Office Suites, Software, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Minimizing XP SP3 woes: Minimizing XP SP3 woesWhat did you expect......it to be as easy as apt-get ? ;]:)RE: Minimizing XP SP3 woesThats a lot of work to install a service packThemes are a problem.If your theme has replaced the logon screen the one with the animated vertical bars you have to remove...; Tags: Firewalls, Microsoft Windows XP, XP SP3, Minimizing XP SP3 woe, Minimizing XP SP3, firewall; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthless: Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthlessSomething is worth exactllywhat someone else is willing to pay for it.Couldn't be because they stink?Their revenue shortfall and lack of growth could just as likely be traced to their notorious right wing bias. As the neocons fall...; Tags: MySpace, social media, advertiser, social networking, advertisement; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
Government IT failures: "Room for improvement" [interview and podcast]: Given the size, scope and frequency of government IT failures, it's important to understand the dynamics underlying these projects. To learn more about federal IT, I interviewed two federal systems experts from CA, developer of the Clarity project portfolio management PPM solution. Gil...; Tags: Project, Podcast, Agency, Information Technology, OMB, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Advertising & Promotion, Government, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Marketing, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Omniquad Personal Firewall (zip): Omniquad Personal Firewall is a personal security system to protect your computer from unauthorised access over the LAN and / Internet. In addition to making your computer invisible, it gives you full control over what programs on your computer gain access to the Internet. It is real time network activity...; Tags: Security, Firewall, Network, Computer, Omniquad, Omniquad Personal Firewall, Productivity, Internet, Networking; Software downloads 2008-05-07
SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix': SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix'there a few people that are out of realitymac bride is one ballmer is also a other one keep spinning idiot spinning .......They aren't dead yet? ]:)The sad thing is......I strongly suspect that he really believes it.Words right outta...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Unix, SCO Group Inc., LINUX IS, SCO Chief; Discussion threads 2008-05-02
Judge decisively rejects RIAA legal theory: Judge decisively rejects RIAA legal theoryNiceOK so if I buy a CD and let strangers walk in my house and listen to them I'm infringing on copyright! hahahaha!This judge probablydissented just to get his name in the paper. Because hundreds of other judges have upheld the theory, because it's pretty...; Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), Copyright-Infringement, theory, legal theory, RIAA, music; Discussion threads 2008-04-30
Will the "12:00 flashers" change Linux?: Will the "12:00 flashers" change Linux?RE: Will the12:00 flashers have enough trouble just pressing a button on their PC and finding the mouse and keyboard. So can you imagine what they will think when you tell them that they have to find the website, download the huge file and...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Canonical, Linux, Adobe Systems Inc., flasher, Ubuntu; Discussion threads 2008-04-28
Koss PortaPro Headphones: With so many funky headphone designs flooding the market right now, it's getting harder and harder to choose which one to buy. Instead of showing you the latest snazzy set of cans, we're taking you back in time to showcase the Koss PortaPros. These headphones are the ultimate in retro...; Tags: earcup, Koss PortaPros, headphone, Koss; Product reviews 2008-04-22
Mobile software Monday: WorldMate for S60 and Windows Mobile: There are thousands of software titles available for mobile devices and I personally load up quite a few on my devices (not uncommon to see 20-30 titles on my smartphones). It has been tough to get reviews written for software titles when there is lots of news and hardware to...; Tags: Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-04-21
News to know: Yahoo; ToorCon; Microsoft Surface, XP; Apple; Psystar: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Microhoo: A frenetic week ahead; Yahoo could turn the tables on Microsoft Nathan McFeters: ToorCon Seattle 2008: Nuke plants, non-existent sub domain attacks, muffin diving, and Guitar Hero ToorCon gallery. Mary Jo Foley:...; Tags: Google Inc., Hard Drive, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows XP, Yahoo! Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Veterans Administration, Help Desk, Open Source, It Operations; Blog posts 2008-04-21
Are SOA-related business concerns outside the IT 'comfort zone'?: Are SOA-related business concerns outside the IT 'comfort zone'?Two quick pointsI've made these before but I'll restate them here:* Stop trying to "sell" SOA to anyone. It is a fruitless exercise. Instead, focus on the business-oriented tasks at hand. Be business driven. Use SO techniques and principles if appropriate but...; Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Middleware, SOA, business concern, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-04-18
Are SOA-related business concerns outside the IT 'comfort zone'?: Those folks at Burton Group really know how to rattle our cages. A few weeks back, Anne Thomas Manes declared that she has yet to see any solid SOA success stories, and reportedly is still looking for one. When the subject of SOA business value came up,...; Tags: Information Technology, Business, SOA, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Joe McKendrick; Blog posts 2008-04-18
ThisTime (20080330): ThisTime is a simple clock and timer program. Create any number of clocks, count up or count down timers, each in its own resizable frame with a customizable title. Uses a digital time display that automatically scales to fit the clock or timer frame. Runs on any OS with the...; Tags: Clock, JRE, Zach Scrivena, ThisTime, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Software downloads 2008-04-15
My kid hates Linux: My kid hates LinuxPlease avoid AutomatixAutomatix has ruined many a system, especially after processing regular updates. The cause of a lot of mysterious and unsolvable problem reports on the Ubuntu fora.Thank God that the Automatix project has been abandoned and won't be available for Ubuntu 8.04. Furthermore, there is no...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, Automatix, Linux, Ubuntu 8.04; Discussion threads 2008-04-14