items tagged with David M Williams
NSW Government job website hacked
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Government
2009-01-27 09:32:34
The NSW Government has confirmed that a spammed scam job e-mail was actually sent to registered job seekers, with e-mail addresses stolen from their web site.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Government
2009-01-27 09:32:34
The NSW Government has confirmed that a spammed scam job e-mail was actually sent to registered job seekers, with e-mail addresses stolen from their web site.
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Why didn't people vote in the Linux Australia elections?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-27 08:52:10
Linux Australia assert they are the peak body for Linux user groups around Australia and represent some 5,000 Australian Linux users and developers. Yet, the 2009 elections roused a mere 66 voters. Why didn't people vote? (And, in a related incident, why can't I please all the people all the time?)
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-27 08:52:10
Linux Australia assert they are the peak body for Linux user groups around Australia and represent some 5,000 Australian Linux users and developers. Yet, the 2009 elections roused a mere 66 voters. Why didn't people vote? (And, in a related incident, why can't I please all the people all the time?)
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Linux Australia election results are in - but is there a mandate?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-26 20:19:55
Linux Australia has completed its 2009 election process with a new executive and committee announced. Yet, can the organisation maintain its claim to being the peak body when voter turnout suggests major disinterest?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-26 20:19:55
Linux Australia has completed its 2009 election process with a new executive and committee announced. Yet, can the organisation maintain its claim to being the peak body when voter turnout suggests major disinterest?
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Jolly new cloud computing netbook OS seeks to bring market back to Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-26 07:26:41
Out of nowhere, an independent software developer has produced his own fast and fancy netbook operating system. It promises lightning boot times, an iPhone-esque icon-studded interface, modern cloud apps. The secret ingredient is Linux.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-26 07:26:41
Out of nowhere, an independent software developer has produced his own fast and fancy netbook operating system. It promises lightning boot times, an iPhone-esque icon-studded interface, modern cloud apps. The secret ingredient is Linux.
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Telstra release BlackBerry Bold update
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-01-25 19:10:07
The first 3G BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Bold, has not been free from trouble. Telstra have released updated handheld software which they hope will fix things, on their network, at least.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-01-25 19:10:07
The first 3G BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Bold, has not been free from trouble. Telstra have released updated handheld software which they hope will fix things, on their network, at least.
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Xbox Live whets appetites with The Maw
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Reviews
2009-01-25 03:33:39
As cute as his appetite is voracious, the Maw - available for download from the Xbox Live Arcade - is a hit with young and old alike.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Reviews
2009-01-25 03:33:39
As cute as his appetite is voracious, the Maw - available for download from the Xbox Live Arcade - is a hit with young and old alike.
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Telstra mobile memo service suffers as TeleTech offshores operators
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2009-01-22 00:11:14
Users of the Telstra mobile memo service have reported a serious drop in service quality since shortly before Christmas. Telstra has admitted its outsourced provider, Teletech, has offshored 15% of calls to the Philippines, with, it seems, no quality guarantees.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2009-01-22 00:11:14
Users of the Telstra mobile memo service have reported a serious drop in service quality since shortly before Christmas. Telstra has admitted its outsourced provider, Teletech, has offshored 15% of calls to the Philippines, with, it seems, no quality guarantees.
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Congratulations Mr President - Linux Australia goes to the vote
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-21 19:57:15
A new President is about to be inaugurated; yes, Linux Australia's Council is in the midst of its general elections with the results to be declared at the annual general meeting held as part of Linux.Conf.Au (LCA) 2009.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-21 19:57:15
A new President is about to be inaugurated; yes, Linux Australia's Council is in the midst of its general elections with the results to be declared at the annual general meeting held as part of Linux.Conf.Au (LCA) 2009.
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Move over PC and Mac; it's time for "I'm Linux"
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-18 07:00:01
The Linux Foundation hopes to succeed where Microsoft’s short-lived Jerry Seinfeld experiment failed, namely landing a glove on Apple’s unrelenting "I'm a Mac" ads. And not a moment too soon with fear of anything not Windows at a high as demonstrated by this week’s news about a young lady dropping out of College "because of Ubuntu Linux."
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-18 07:00:01
The Linux Foundation hopes to succeed where Microsoft’s short-lived Jerry Seinfeld experiment failed, namely landing a glove on Apple’s unrelenting "I'm a Mac" ads. And not a moment too soon with fear of anything not Windows at a high as demonstrated by this week’s news about a young lady dropping out of College "because of Ubuntu Linux."
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Ubuntu 9.04's blazing boot times
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-14 20:34:50
An alpha version of Ubuntu's coming April release is now available and the results are spectacular. Ubuntu 9.04 looks set to live up to its Jaunty Jackalope monicker with the ext4 filesystem already receiving great verdicts.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-14 20:34:50
An alpha version of Ubuntu's coming April release is now available and the results are spectacular. Ubuntu 9.04 looks set to live up to its Jaunty Jackalope monicker with the ext4 filesystem already receiving great verdicts.
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It's 2009 and SCO are maintaining the Linux rage - what the?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-11 22:08:55
Yes, this is a 2009 headline. Who'd have thought? The SCO Group is back in the news with plans to auction off its core products so the proceeds can continue its lawsuits over alleged copyright violations in Linux. Is CEO Darl McBride mad?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-11 22:08:55
Yes, this is a 2009 headline. Who'd have thought? The SCO Group is back in the news with plans to auction off its core products so the proceeds can continue its lawsuits over alleged copyright violations in Linux. Is CEO Darl McBride mad?
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iTWire journo nominates for Linux Australia council
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-07 17:32:59
Linux Australia is undergoing its annual election process; if you're a member be sure to register your vote to further the cause of Linux in 2009! (Plus! iTWire columnist nominates!)
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-07 17:32:59
Linux Australia is undergoing its annual election process; if you're a member be sure to register your vote to further the cause of Linux in 2009! (Plus! iTWire columnist nominates!)
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How does Ubuntu Linux differ from Debian?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-07 08:54:51
Bring up the topic of Ubuntu and you'll receive a mixed response from unexpected corners. No, it's not the Windows brigade, but the Debian crowd. So just how does Ubuntu differ from Debian to inflame such passion?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-07 08:54:51
Bring up the topic of Ubuntu and you'll receive a mixed response from unexpected corners. No, it's not the Windows brigade, but the Debian crowd. So just how does Ubuntu differ from Debian to inflame such passion?
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How on earth do you make a dime out of Linux and open source software?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-05 07:32:32
Software piracy is a scourge on the world of computing. Yet it's a problem the open source community doesn't have. That makes sense; it's all freely available. But this raises the question: if it's free how do the developers make any money? And how can it be any damn good?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-05 07:32:32
Software piracy is a scourge on the world of computing. Yet it's a problem the open source community doesn't have. That makes sense; it's all freely available. But this raises the question: if it's free how do the developers make any money? And how can it be any damn good?
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2008: A year of the Linux Distillery in review
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-31 01:23:09
As 2008 draws its final breath let's reflect on some of the highlights of the year. There were major new FOSS releases, battles with Microsoft, arguments to further the cause of Linux as a viable server and desktop platform and more.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-31 01:23:09
As 2008 draws its final breath let's reflect on some of the highlights of the year. There were major new FOSS releases, battles with Microsoft, arguments to further the cause of Linux as a viable server and desktop platform and more.
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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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If Santa Claus used Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-25 02:59:45
If "Jingle Bells" was a Linux shell script it might look something like this.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-25 02:59:45
If "Jingle Bells" was a Linux shell script it might look something like this.
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New York Governor seeks iPod tax
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-21 01:10:43
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-21 01:10:43
The Governor of New York, David Paterson, has proposed a 4% tax on music downloads as one of 137 new fees to be levied on New Yorkers in the 2009-10 budget.
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Why the latest IE flaw proves Linux got it right from the start
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-20 23:59:55
You've all heard a major new flaw has been found affecting Internet Explorer all the way back to version 5. Microsoft pushed out a fix out of their regular "patch Tuesday" monthly schedule. The flaw has prompted some commentators to call for the replacement of IE with alternate browsers like Firefox. Just what was so serious? And what do Microsoft say that show Linux has the superior design?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-20 23:59:55
You've all heard a major new flaw has been found affecting Internet Explorer all the way back to version 5. Microsoft pushed out a fix out of their regular "patch Tuesday" monthly schedule. The flaw has prompted some commentators to call for the replacement of IE with alternate browsers like Firefox. Just what was so serious? And what do Microsoft say that show Linux has the superior design?
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Dumbass consumers squander netbook experience by rejecting Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-18 05:48:24
ASUS created the whole netbook market single-handedly with the ASUS Eee Linux PC. The diminutive portable sold in numbers far beyond expectations catching both ASUS and its competitors by surprise. Fast forward to today and Microsoft have gained the upper hand. In this instance the customer isn't right and by rejecting Linux end users are missing the best experience they could have.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-12-18 05:48:24
ASUS created the whole netbook market single-handedly with the ASUS Eee Linux PC. The diminutive portable sold in numbers far beyond expectations catching both ASUS and its competitors by surprise. Fast forward to today and Microsoft have gained the upper hand. In this instance the customer isn't right and by rejecting Linux end users are missing the best experience they could have.
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