items tagged with David Heath
Lies, Damned Lies and Percentages
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-05-10 00:25:34
Dear MPA, if you’re going to value the “losses” caused by video piracy, perhaps you would have more people on your side if you offered numbers that make some kind of sense.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-05-10 00:25:34
Dear MPA, if you’re going to value the “losses” caused by video piracy, perhaps you would have more people on your side if you offered numbers that make some kind of sense.
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Here’s my new Business Model: Assume my Customer is a Thief
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-05-08 08:21:55
How many companies survive using a long-term strategy that assumes their customers will steal their product? Only one group I know of seems to have turned this into their primary business model. But can they actually make money from it?
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-05-08 08:21:55
How many companies survive using a long-term strategy that assumes their customers will steal their product? Only one group I know of seems to have turned this into their primary business model. But can they actually make money from it?
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I Was Wrong – there’s a Bigger No-Fly Joke
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-05-05 08:40:45
A few days ago I observed the lunacy that some Air Marshals were being refused permission to fly because someone with a similar name was on the no-fly list. Silly me, I asserted that this was the final laugh.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-05-05 08:40:45
A few days ago I observed the lunacy that some Air Marshals were being refused permission to fly because someone with a similar name was on the no-fly list. Silly me, I asserted that this was the final laugh.
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Star Wars Day
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2008-05-04 05:18:05
Today is that one special day that every fan of the Star Wars franchise revels in. That one day to celebrate. Enjoy it – it’s your day.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2008-05-04 05:18:05
Today is that one special day that every fan of the Star Wars franchise revels in. That one day to celebrate. Enjoy it – it’s your day.
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No-Fly List – the Final Laugh!
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-05-02 08:33:59
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-05-02 08:33:59
Just when you thought the TSA had started to figure itself out (as if!), another belly-laugh comes rushing out of the “No-Fly List.”
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Marshall McLuhan was almost correct: The Patch is the Message
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-04-29 08:10:23
US researchers have uncovered a difficult equation: “Patched Software” subtract “Patch” equals “Unpatched Software.”
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-04-29 08:10:23
US researchers have uncovered a difficult equation: “Patched Software” subtract “Patch” equals “Unpatched Software.”
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Shame, eBay, Shame!
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-04-28 06:18:08
A few days ago, my wife, who is an occasional eBay user and purchaser, completed a survey on payment habits. She doesn’t have a PayPal account and thus has never used it. Oddly, today, she received an email inviting her to use PayPal and be entered in a draw for one of a bunch of iPod nanos.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-04-28 06:18:08
A few days ago, my wife, who is an occasional eBay user and purchaser, completed a survey on payment habits. She doesn’t have a PayPal account and thus has never used it. Oddly, today, she received an email inviting her to use PayPal and be entered in a draw for one of a bunch of iPod nanos.
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Having a Mother of a Day
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-04-27 09:38:05
Every organisation needs to ask itself, ‘when is my “Mothers’ Day?”’ or in other words, when do peak usage loads occur and why do they happen? More importantly, can we cope? For ISPs, it would seem they cannot.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-04-27 09:38:05
Every organisation needs to ask itself, ‘when is my “Mothers’ Day?”’ or in other words, when do peak usage loads occur and why do they happen? More importantly, can we cope? For ISPs, it would seem they cannot.
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Microsoft Continues to sell Linux in China
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2008-04-21 09:08:13
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2008-04-21 09:08:13
As part of the on-going agreement with Novell, Microsoft is identifying and converting unsupported users of Linux to the latest versions of Suse Linux.
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eBay + PayPal = Restraint of Trade
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2008-04-21 07:06:57
By referring their proposed action to the ACCC and seeking exemption from specific sections of the Trade Practices Act, eBay has thrown up an impressive smoke-screen to hide a much bigger problem – it's called "Restraint of Trade."
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2008-04-21 07:06:57
By referring their proposed action to the ACCC and seeking exemption from specific sections of the Trade Practices Act, eBay has thrown up an impressive smoke-screen to hide a much bigger problem – it's called "Restraint of Trade."
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Someone took the Myki a while ago!
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-04-16 07:44:19
Myki is a carcass. All we’re waiting for is the medical examiner to ‘pronounce,’ and the undertaker to drag it away.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-04-16 07:44:19
Myki is a carcass. All we’re waiting for is the medical examiner to ‘pronounce,’ and the undertaker to drag it away.
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Your Tyres will be Dobbers
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-04-14 08:59:16
Recently enacted legislation in various European, Asian and North American countries mandates the installation of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for all new vehicles. Due to amazing foolishness in the implementation of this technology, your car will be electronically identifiable up to a few metres away, ANYWHERE and by ANYONE.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-04-14 08:59:16
Recently enacted legislation in various European, Asian and North American countries mandates the installation of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for all new vehicles. Due to amazing foolishness in the implementation of this technology, your car will be electronically identifiable up to a few metres away, ANYWHERE and by ANYONE.
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Gillard: All Workers are Possible Terrorists
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-04-13 23:52:10
This morning, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard suggested that permitting bosses to spy on their workers’ email would help reduce terrorism. What a total crock!
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-04-13 23:52:10
This morning, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard suggested that permitting bosses to spy on their workers’ email would help reduce terrorism. What a total crock!
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Unfortunately, The Power is in Their Hands
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-04-07 07:51:07
Melbourne’s recent storm-caused electricity crisis was just like déjà vu all over again!
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2008-04-07 07:51:07
Melbourne’s recent storm-caused electricity crisis was just like déjà vu all over again!
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Adobe (Photo) Shops their Online Users
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-04-01 06:00:52
Recent reports have boldly announced the release of Adobe Photoshop Express. Very quickly, other reports surfaced, here for instance, regarding a major issue with the “General Terms of Use” agreement. Basically, it sucked, big time!
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-04-01 06:00:52
Recent reports have boldly announced the release of Adobe Photoshop Express. Very quickly, other reports surfaced, here for instance, regarding a major issue with the “General Terms of Use” agreement. Basically, it sucked, big time!
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It’s Our Earth, Well for One Hour Anyway
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Vendors
2008-03-28 23:27:56
In a few hours time, Australia will celebrate Earth Hour. Another triumph of style over meaning.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Vendors
2008-03-28 23:27:56
In a few hours time, Australia will celebrate Earth Hour. Another triumph of style over meaning.
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Beware of Geeks Bearing Grifts!
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2008-03-23 22:22:45
During a retrospective discussion of his 1973 album ‘Berlin,’ Lou Reed was drawn to dump heavily on modern music delivery systems – the iPod in particular, although the others were clearly guilty by association.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2008-03-23 22:22:45
During a retrospective discussion of his 1973 album ‘Berlin,’ Lou Reed was drawn to dump heavily on modern music delivery systems – the iPod in particular, although the others were clearly guilty by association.
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Will the RFID Industry EVER Get It?
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-03-20 07:58:25
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-03-20 07:58:25
A recent article from a representative of the RFID industry makes it very clear that the industry still has no comprehension of the privacy concerns of ordinary consumers.
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Suse Linux Enterprise 11 – Lean, Mean and Green!
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2008-03-19 07:25:46
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2008-03-19 07:25:46
Novell announces development plans for the next generation of Suse Linux, promising mission-critical abilities in a power-friendly package.
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Saving the Internet, One Kid at a Time
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-03-18 23:05:20
Having been in development and beta for two years before officially launching this very moment, KidZui is a new restricted browser offering a sanitised view of the Internet for children aged 3 to 12.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-03-18 23:05:20
Having been in development and beta for two years before officially launching this very moment, KidZui is a new restricted browser offering a sanitised view of the Internet for children aged 3 to 12.
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