items tagged with Software
45% think using pirated software OK so Microsoft unleashes OGA
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature
Category: Enterprise
2009-02-03 20:51:55
In a stunningly frank admission, Microsoft has admitted that nearly half of all Australians believe that it’s okay to use pirated software for personal use. The study commissioned by Microsoft Australia is being used to promote its new Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) program which has been launched in Australia today.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature
Category: Enterprise
2009-02-03 20:51:55
In a stunningly frank admission, Microsoft has admitted that nearly half of all Australians believe that it’s okay to use pirated software for personal use. The study commissioned by Microsoft Australia is being used to promote its new Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) program which has been launched in Australia today.
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5 reasons to upgrade from Windows Vista to Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-09-07 09:15:43
Windows Vista has been out for almost two years now but it still suffers from stability and compatibility issues, let alone an insatiable desire for beefier hardware. You don't have to live with it; here are five reasons why Linux makes a better choice for your computer.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-09-07 09:15:43
Windows Vista has been out for almost two years now but it still suffers from stability and compatibility issues, let alone an insatiable desire for beefier hardware. You don't have to live with it; here are five reasons why Linux makes a better choice for your computer.
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64-bit goodness coming to Leopard
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2007-06-12 02:48:01
Apple CEO Steve Jobs used his keynote address at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to talk up Mac OS X 10.5's 64-bit capabilities.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2007-06-12 02:48:01
Apple CEO Steve Jobs used his keynote address at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to talk up Mac OS X 10.5's 64-bit capabilities.
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A bright open source future
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-04-09 08:37:58
Some exciting new software items are on the verge of release. This includes an update to the core Linux kernel itself, a new release of Ubuntu, and a brand new Firefox. Here’s the low down on each and why the immediate future is all good news.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-04-09 08:37:58
Some exciting new software items are on the verge of release. This includes an update to the core Linux kernel itself, a new release of Ubuntu, and a brand new Firefox. Here’s the low down on each and why the immediate future is all good news.
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A cacophony of ASUS Eee Linux PC tips and tricks
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2007-12-27 19:15:25
Congratulations to all the new Christmas owners of the year's hottest subnotebook, the ASUS Eee, putting Linux square in the mainstream and right in the hands of the masses. Here's a collection of tiny – but dead useful – hints and tips to help you get the most out of it.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2007-12-27 19:15:25
Congratulations to all the new Christmas owners of the year's hottest subnotebook, the ASUS Eee, putting Linux square in the mainstream and right in the hands of the masses. Here's a collection of tiny – but dead useful – hints and tips to help you get the most out of it.
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A conversation with Anthony Towns
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2006-09-19 18:46:23
Ever had the experience of contacting someone for an interview, getting the subject's agreement and then not being able to carry it through for some reason or the other?
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2006-09-19 18:46:23
Ever had the experience of contacting someone for an interview, getting the subject's agreement and then not being able to carry it through for some reason or the other?
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A cry from Xandros: please, take note of us
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2007-06-05 18:54:07
The deal Xandros Corporation signed with Microsoft on June 4 is an indicator of several things.
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2007-06-05 18:54:07
The deal Xandros Corporation signed with Microsoft on June 4 is an indicator of several things.
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A dirty little secret of SaaS
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2006-10-01 09:19:40
Once again, I'm writing this little article on Google's online wordprocessor Writely. I think it's a great little application and I actually prefer using it to Microsoft Word. However, Writely, like all SaaS (software as a service) applications, has a dirty little secret.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2006-10-01 09:19:40
Once again, I'm writing this little article on Google's online wordprocessor Writely. I think it's a great little application and I actually prefer using it to Microsoft Word. However, Writely, like all SaaS (software as a service) applications, has a dirty little secret.
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A Linux Christmas Carol explained
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-28 07:47:06
On Christmas Eve I suggested what "Jingle Bells" may look like if it were a Linux shell script. Here it is for those who missed out, and some interpretation for those who didn't.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-28 07:47:06
On Christmas Eve I suggested what "Jingle Bells" may look like if it were a Linux shell script. Here it is for those who missed out, and some interpretation for those who didn't.
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A Linux users' guide to Google Chrome
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-09-03 18:38:58
Google's Chrome web browser is upon us, with performance already hitting legendary status. Yet, it is presently available only for use on Microsoft Windows systems? What then for us, the Linux user? Here's how to begin poking around and see what the future looks like.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-09-03 18:38:58
Google's Chrome web browser is upon us, with performance already hitting legendary status. Yet, it is presently available only for use on Microsoft Windows systems? What then for us, the Linux user? Here's how to begin poking around and see what the future looks like.
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A million reasons to develop a better movie ratings system
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2006-10-02 20:46:26
Netflix is serious about recommending the right products for customers. In fact the online movie rental company is so serious that it's prepared to offer a software developer a US$1 million prize to come up with an improvement on its current movie ratings system.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2006-10-02 20:46:26
Netflix is serious about recommending the right products for customers. In fact the online movie rental company is so serious that it's prepared to offer a software developer a US$1 million prize to come up with an improvement on its current movie ratings system.
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A moving tale
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2006-09-18 08:35:03
If the move from Windows to Linux, which the government of the south Indian state of Kerala has been making a noise about, actually does come off, then it would be the largest such migration ever seen.
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2006-09-18 08:35:03
If the move from Windows to Linux, which the government of the south Indian state of Kerala has been making a noise about, actually does come off, then it would be the largest such migration ever seen.
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A new Frendt for Haley
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: Appointments
2008-06-05 01:49:38
Natural-language specialist Haley has appointed Scott Frendt to the new position of vice president of sales for the Americas.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: Appointments
2008-06-05 01:49:38
Natural-language specialist Haley has appointed Scott Frendt to the new position of vice president of sales for the Americas.
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A real-world web site crack before your eyes
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-11-13 07:42:12
15 years ago Dan Farmer wrote a program called SATAN designed to help sysadminis detect vulnerabilities in their networks. He was criticised because of the massive potential for malice if used by "the wrong people" and was fired by his employer, SGI. Now, I'm not in Farmer's league but I'm going to risk my reputation here and now to practically explain SQL injection by cracking two publicly available web sites.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-11-13 07:42:12
15 years ago Dan Farmer wrote a program called SATAN designed to help sysadminis detect vulnerabilities in their networks. He was criticised because of the massive potential for malice if used by "the wrong people" and was fired by his employer, SGI. Now, I'm not in Farmer's league but I'm going to risk my reputation here and now to practically explain SQL injection by cracking two publicly available web sites.
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A spotter’s guide to open-source Linux package formats
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-01-16 07:14:15
Want to find open source tools? Linux distros have long had the tradition that software is bundled into easily-installed packages. Yet, finding packages can be less than intuitively obvious and even then they may not appear to be available for your flavour of choice. Here’s how to get the most out of Linux packages.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-01-16 07:14:15
Want to find open source tools? Linux distros have long had the tradition that software is bundled into easily-installed packages. Yet, finding packages can be less than intuitively obvious and even then they may not appear to be available for your flavour of choice. Here’s how to get the most out of Linux packages.
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Access your PC from any Internet capable cellphone
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2007-03-25 19:42:37
WebEx has partnered with mobile technology provider, SoonR, to enable anyone with an Internet enabled cellphone to access a range of facilities on their Windows PC, including making phone calls via Skype.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2007-03-25 19:42:37
WebEx has partnered with mobile technology provider, SoonR, to enable anyone with an Internet enabled cellphone to access a range of facilities on their Windows PC, including making phone calls via Skype.
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Accounting package supports Vista and Intel Macs
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2007-02-27 00:18:32
MoneyWorks Gold 5, the latest version of Cognito Software's cross-platform multi-country, multi-currency accounting software, works with Windows Vista and ships as a universal binary for full-speed operation of Intel-based Macintoshes.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2007-02-27 00:18:32
MoneyWorks Gold 5, the latest version of Cognito Software's cross-platform multi-country, multi-currency accounting software, works with Windows Vista and ships as a universal binary for full-speed operation of Intel-based Macintoshes.
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Acer: Vista is an excuse for Microsoft price hikes
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-10-29 03:20:00
Vista is tailored to increase its licence revenues by introducing a basic edition that no user will put up with, the Taiwanese PC giant has said.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-10-29 03:20:00
Vista is tailored to increase its licence revenues by introducing a basic edition that no user will put up with, the Taiwanese PC giant has said.
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