Items Tagged With Software
Another month, another QuickTime vulnerability
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-01-13 16:01:29
Deliberately malformed media files and streams have proved successful ways of taking control of computers, so it's not surprising that malware writers and security researchers continue to target software involved in their playback.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-01-13 16:01:29
Deliberately malformed media files and streams have proved successful ways of taking control of computers, so it's not surprising that malware writers and security researchers continue to target software involved in their playback.
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Microsoft chooses Stephen Elop as Raikes' successor
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: IT People
2008-01-10 23:19:36
Stephen Elop, formerly chief operating officer at Juniper Networks, will take over from Jeff Raikes as president of the Microsoft Business Division at the end of January.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people
Category: IT People
2008-01-10 23:19:36
Stephen Elop, formerly chief operating officer at Juniper Networks, will take over from Jeff Raikes as president of the Microsoft Business Division at the end of January.
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IBM, Metro deliver customer-facing RFID
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2008-01-10 22:23:09
Most RFID projects are aimed at supply chain efficiencies, but German retailer Metro Group is taking the technology a step further in order to improve the customer experience.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2008-01-10 22:23:09
Most RFID projects are aimed at supply chain efficiencies, but German retailer Metro Group is taking the technology a step further in order to improve the customer experience.
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Lovable LUGgable: support your Linux user group
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-01-10 06:42:46
There’s no denying that the widespread growth of Linux was due in part to the raw enthusiasm of advocates meeting together under the broad banner of a “LUG” – a Linux User Group. LUG members were pioneers and cowboys, early adopters and passionate hobbyists. Today, the LUG is different. With the rise of commercial backing, the ease of distro installation, and the omniscience of Google do LUGs still have any role to play in the Linux world?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-01-10 06:42:46
There’s no denying that the widespread growth of Linux was due in part to the raw enthusiasm of advocates meeting together under the broad banner of a “LUG” – a Linux User Group. LUG members were pioneers and cowboys, early adopters and passionate hobbyists. Today, the LUG is different. With the rise of commercial backing, the ease of distro installation, and the omniscience of Google do LUGs still have any role to play in the Linux world?
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Parallels Server virtualises Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-01-09 17:05:34
SWsoft claims its Parallels Server virtualisation product, now in private beta, is the first of its kind to run on Apple hardware and to run multiple copies of Mac OS X Server.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-01-09 17:05:34
SWsoft claims its Parallels Server virtualisation product, now in private beta, is the first of its kind to run on Apple hardware and to run multiple copies of Mac OS X Server.
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Patch Tuesday brings quiet though serious start to 2008
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-01-08 16:17:28
Microsoft wasn't joking when it classified as critical one of the vulnerabilities addressed by this month's security updates. A flaw in TCP/IP processing can be exploited by sending maliciously crafted packets, giving the attacker complete control of the targeted system.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-01-08 16:17:28
Microsoft wasn't joking when it classified as critical one of the vulnerabilities addressed by this month's security updates. A flaw in TCP/IP processing can be exploited by sending maliciously crafted packets, giving the attacker complete control of the targeted system.
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Software that gets in the way
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2008-01-07 10:44:47
Do utilities which provide a graphical user interfaces really help us? Or are they merely another layer between people and their own competence? At times, I really wonder.
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2008-01-07 10:44:47
Do utilities which provide a graphical user interfaces really help us? Or are they merely another layer between people and their own competence? At times, I really wonder.
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Firefox authentication spoofing vulnerability
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2008-01-06 22:28:01
A researcher has identified a vulnerability in Firefox's basic authentication dialog that may help phishers fool users into false feelings of security.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2008-01-06 22:28:01
A researcher has identified a vulnerability in Firefox's basic authentication dialog that may help phishers fool users into false feelings of security.
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NetApp to acquire Onaro
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Deals & Wheels
Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
2008-01-06 21:42:50
Storage management software vendor Onaro is set to become part of NetApp.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Deals & Wheels
Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
2008-01-06 21:42:50
Storage management software vendor Onaro is set to become part of NetApp.
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Skype coming to PSP
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2008-01-06 18:32:05
A forthcoming software update to the PlayStation Portable 2000 series will deliver Skype calling to users of the handheld console.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Consoles
2008-01-06 18:32:05
A forthcoming software update to the PlayStation Portable 2000 series will deliver Skype calling to users of the handheld console.
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