items tagged with Software
Google Update goes open source
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 01:55:37
To save other developers from having to re-invent the wheel, Google has decided to open the source code of Google Update. Well, that's what the company implies.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 01:55:37
To save other developers from having to re-invent the wheel, Google has decided to open the source code of Google Update. Well, that's what the company implies.
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He's a Mac, he's a PC, but we're Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 00:14:02
Earlier this year the Linux Foundation launched a competition for budding writers, film makers and just general Linux enthusiasts to make their own grassroots advertisement to compete with Apple’s highly-successful “I’m a Mac” series of adverts. The winner has now been announced.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 00:14:02
Earlier this year the Linux Foundation launched a competition for budding writers, film makers and just general Linux enthusiasts to make their own grassroots advertisement to compete with Apple’s highly-successful “I’m a Mac” series of adverts. The winner has now been announced.
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Microsoft revenues hold up on back of maintenance income
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-13 23:13:34
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-13 23:13:34
Microsoft’s sales of new software have taken a hefty hit from the economic downturn but the sheer size of the company’s existing share of the market, with its software installed on many millions of machines worldwide, has seen its revenues hold up well in a belt-tightening market.
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Pushing IE8: how far will Microsoft go?
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-13 15:29:03
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-13 15:29:03
There has been something of a storm in a teacup brewing over news that Microsoft will be pushing out automatic upgrades of IE8 to IE6 and IE7 users, but just how hard will it be pushing?
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The 5 most epic computer Easter eggs
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-13 08:53:45
For most of us it's just been the Easter season, and what better way for an IT columnist to commemorate than with a collection of the most epic Easter eggs from both games and the serious side of the computer industry?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-13 08:53:45
For most of us it's just been the Easter season, and what better way for an IT columnist to commemorate than with a collection of the most epic Easter eggs from both games and the serious side of the computer industry?
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Virtual server market ramps up despite downturn
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-12 22:51:24
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-12 22:51:24
The global ramping up of large-scale virtual server implementations is likely to drive demand for what IDC is calling a newly defined competitive market - virtual server management software – for distributed systems.
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Mint makes mobile payment system an easy buy for SMEs
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-04-09 02:13:04
The idea of turning a mobile phone into an credit card terminal might not be brand new, but Mint Wireless is certainly making its MiniMint system readily available to small business people.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-04-09 02:13:04
The idea of turning a mobile phone into an credit card terminal might not be brand new, but Mint Wireless is certainly making its MiniMint system readily available to small business people.
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Microsoft dealt AUD$545 million blow in anti-piracy patent case
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-09 01:22:15
In one of the biggest damages awards for software patent infringement in history, the world's largest software company Microsoft has been hit with a US$388 million fine. However, Microsoft is not expected to take the decision laying down.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-09 01:22:15
In one of the biggest damages awards for software patent infringement in history, the world's largest software company Microsoft has been hit with a US$388 million fine. However, Microsoft is not expected to take the decision laying down.
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The best looking Linux is nearly here - and it's not Ubuntu
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-08 07:46:32
Ubuntu Linux 9.04, otherwise known as Jaunty Jackalope, will be released later this month. Forget Windows 7, this is going to be the hottest operating software release of 2009. Yet, the muddy brown and orange theme doesn't do it for me which is why this time I'm eyeing off something else from Canonical's stable.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-08 07:46:32
Ubuntu Linux 9.04, otherwise known as Jaunty Jackalope, will be released later this month. Forget Windows 7, this is going to be the hottest operating software release of 2009. Yet, the muddy brown and orange theme doesn't do it for me which is why this time I'm eyeing off something else from Canonical's stable.
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Beware of malware-loaded PowerPoint files
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-04-06 00:03:29
A fresh wave of malicious documents are being used in targeted attacks on Microsoft Office users. This time, PowerPoint is the vehicle.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-04-06 00:03:29
A fresh wave of malicious documents are being used in targeted attacks on Microsoft Office users. This time, PowerPoint is the vehicle.
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Enquiring minds want to know - why no Linux for NSW high school laptops?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-05 06:17:10
It comes as both a surprise and not a surprise that the New South Wales (NSW) state government chose a "safe bet" of Lenovo and Microsoft to supply many thousands of taxpayer-funded laptops to secondary school students. Was Linux ever on the short list?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-05 06:17:10
It comes as both a surprise and not a surprise that the New South Wales (NSW) state government chose a "safe bet" of Lenovo and Microsoft to supply many thousands of taxpayer-funded laptops to secondary school students. Was Linux ever on the short list?
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Colossal open source mobile framework lets you write code once, run on many devices
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-03-31 21:08:10
The claim is so impressive you might mistake it for an April Fool's prank, but this time it is true: Rhomobile have released version 1.0 of their open source mobile framework - "Rhodes" - to build native mobile apps for any smartphone.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-03-31 21:08:10
The claim is so impressive you might mistake it for an April Fool's prank, but this time it is true: Rhomobile have released version 1.0 of their open source mobile framework - "Rhodes" - to build native mobile apps for any smartphone.
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WinRoute 6.6 adds cross-platform VPN clients
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-03-31 00:42:47
The latest version of Kerio WinRoute Firewall includes VPN clients for Mac OS X and Linux as well as Windows, among other improvements.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-03-31 00:42:47
The latest version of Kerio WinRoute Firewall includes VPN clients for Mac OS X and Linux as well as Windows, among other improvements.
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What's new in Linux kernel 2.6.29?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-29 22:04:40
Last week a brand new Linux kernel came out, 2.6.29 released from the hands of Linus Torvalds himself. Besides a cutesy new mascot this edition comes with a host of new features that highlight future directions. There are two new file systems, improved graphics and WiFi support, faster boot times and more.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-29 22:04:40
Last week a brand new Linux kernel came out, 2.6.29 released from the hands of Linus Torvalds himself. Besides a cutesy new mascot this edition comes with a host of new features that highlight future directions. There are two new file systems, improved graphics and WiFi support, faster boot times and more.
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Firefox 3 exploit code in circulation
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-03-27 00:47:17
Exploit code attacking a security flaw in Firefox 3 has been made public. An update is expected next week.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-03-27 00:47:17
Exploit code attacking a security flaw in Firefox 3 has been made public. An update is expected next week.
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Are Linux apps and games worth paying for?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-25 07:48:49
The Linux operating system is free; you can download it without paying any licensing fees. You can use it in the home, you can run a business on it, even a data centre. You can embed it within tiny custom hardware. Despite this, Linux hasn't become a household name. Paradoxically, it may be the perceived dearth of commercial applications which is a cause.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-03-25 07:48:49
The Linux operating system is free; you can download it without paying any licensing fees. You can use it in the home, you can run a business on it, even a data centre. You can embed it within tiny custom hardware. Despite this, Linux hasn't become a household name. Paradoxically, it may be the perceived dearth of commercial applications which is a cause.
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CA axes 31 staff at Australian security R&D lab
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2009-03-25 03:07:33
Enterprise management software vendor CA has axed 31 staff at its Melbourne security R&D Lab in what it is calling a restructuring move. Melbourne is one of CA's largest centres for international R&D outside of the US and the move amounts to a downsizing of about 20%.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2009-03-25 03:07:33
Enterprise management software vendor CA has axed 31 staff at its Melbourne security R&D Lab in what it is calling a restructuring move. Melbourne is one of CA's largest centres for international R&D outside of the US and the move amounts to a downsizing of about 20%.
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Significant hardware improvements ahead for iPhone, say tipsters
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-03-23 20:54:55
Having heard what Apple's brewing for the iPhone 3.0 software, the rumour mill is turning to hardware features expected in 2009's next-generation iPhone.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-03-23 20:54:55
Having heard what Apple's brewing for the iPhone 3.0 software, the rumour mill is turning to hardware features expected in 2009's next-generation iPhone.
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