Sunday | 31 August, 2008
Debate It: Is the NBN actually worth all the fuss?
Robert Mugabe gets pulled in to the NBn debate.
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Debate It: Is the NBN actually worth all the fuss? 30/08/2008 10:54:00
Robert Mugabe gets pulled in to the NBn debate.Following the [[artid:903132129|termination|new]] of the planned OPEL network , speculation is now rife about what shape the National Broadband Network (NBN) or ‘free internet for everyone’ scheme will take in Australia. - +
Self service desk a hit with TAFE teachers 29/08/2008 08:17:00
Teaching the teachers to help themselves.Paul Paterson, regional manager of ICT services in the NSW Department of Education and Training, has helped ensure TAFEs in his region operate smoothly thanks to an entirely self service support system. - +
Wider implications of the Red Hat breach 29/08/2008 09:11:00
Red Hat's recent server breach isn't the first time that a Linux distribution has been targeted by attackers, but it could be one of the most important attacks in terms of the recovery and mitigation processes.Reports of data losses and system breaches are almost becoming passe but from time to time events happen that take on a life of their own and have effects far beyond what the initial breach would normally represent. - +
Chinese democracy meets US justice 29/08/2008 10:54:00
The US feds have arrested a 27-year-old blogger for posting unreleased Guns N' Roses songs to his site, and Cringely is steamed.Yesterday, FBI agents raided the Los Angeles home of 27-year-old blogger Kevin Cogill and arrested him. Cogill's crime? He uploaded nine unreleased tracks from the upcoming Guns N' Roses album to his blog. - +
Steve Jobs' death greatly exaggerated; obit a mistake 29/08/2008 08:20:00
The four-page Bloomberg obituary outlined Jobs' careerTake heart, Apple fans, it's not true. - +
Scented, other 'fashion' PCs hit the catwalk 29/08/2008 03:45:00
Type-and-sniff computers may be just what seemingly smell-obsessed teens are nosing around forNo two industries appear more dissimilar than those of PCs and fashion. One has long been marketed on style, the other on function. One is dominated by female consumers, the other by male buyers.
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Vista: IT loves it, hates it 29/08/2008 13:55:00
Friend or foe. The debate rages.Last week I suggested that the IT world, particularly when it comes to marketing, is crazy, and I cited as evidence Microsoft's recently announced US$10 million plan to use comedian Jerry Seinfeld to hawk Vista. - +
Microsoft warns of IE8 lock-in with XP SP3 29/08/2008 08:36:00
Also notes other problems, including crashing Windows Live MailMicrosoft yesterday warned users of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) that they won't be able to uninstall either the service pack or Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) under some circumstances.
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Chinese democracy meets US justice 29/08/2008 10:54:00
The US feds have arrested a 27-year-old blogger for posting unreleased Guns N' Roses songs to his site, and Cringely is steamed.Yesterday, FBI agents raided the Los Angeles home of 27-year-old blogger Kevin Cogill and arrested him. Cogill's crime? He uploaded nine unreleased tracks from the upcoming Guns N' Roses album to his blog. - +
Google extends Apps Premier credit for Gmail outages 29/08/2008 10:36:00
The company is hoping to convince users to stay with its SaaS offerings and not be scared away by service outagesDue to the three outages that Gmail suffered earlier this month, Google will extend a credit to all paying customers of its hosted Apps suite and has vowed to improve its problem-notification methods.
More >Linux & Open Systems
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Wider implications of the Red Hat breach 29/08/2008 09:11:00
Red Hat's recent server breach isn't the first time that a Linux distribution has been targeted by attackers, but it could be one of the most important attacks in terms of the recovery and mitigation processes.Reports of data losses and system breaches are almost becoming passe but from time to time events happen that take on a life of their own and have effects far beyond what the initial breach would normally represent. - +
Ericsson demos mobile broadband at 160Mbps 29/08/2008 13:55:00
Long Term Evolution technology is up to 20-times faster than current 3G network speeds.Ericsson has demonstrated wireless broadband technology that can transmit data at 160Mbps.
More >Security
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Wider implications of the Red Hat breach 29/08/2008 09:11:00
Red Hat's recent server breach isn't the first time that a Linux distribution has been targeted by attackers, but it could be one of the most important attacks in terms of the recovery and mitigation processes.Reports of data losses and system breaches are almost becoming passe but from time to time events happen that take on a life of their own and have effects far beyond what the initial breach would normally represent. - +
Best Western forced to play defense on data breach disclosure 29/08/2008 08:08:00
Could hotel chain have done a better job of defusing story about system intrusion?The headline in this week's Glasgow Sunday Herald -- "Revealed: 8 million victims in the world's biggest cyber heist" -- was a grabber.
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Microsoft Office Live Small Biz suffers outage, lost e-mail 28/08/2008 08:35:00
Appears less severe than outages at MobileMe, GmailMicrosoft loyalists could be forgiven for feeling a little smug after all of the publicity over outages and lost e-mails at online services run by archrivals Apple's MobileMe and Google's Gmail. - +
The Nehalem CPU's secret weapon 28/08/2008 11:11:00
Intel's Nehalem CPU sports an on-chip power management microcontroller capable of turning off CPU cores to save power. This could really change the x86 server game. The question is, will IT be able to use this to cut costs, or will Intel lock the feature away for Dell and Microsoft?Intel Developer Forum has wrapped up, and there's no question that Nehalem owned the show. Intel's engineering crew was practically beside itself; finally, it had something new to say to software and hardware developers. It was hard to tell whether the phrase "most significant update to Intel's x86 in ten years," uttered often by Intel staff, carried a tinge of frustration, but Nehalem's specs elevate that mantra from marketing to reality.
More >Software Development
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Google introduces Android apps store 29/08/2008 08:41:00
Google unveiled plans for the Android Market, where developers can distribute content for Android phones.Google unveiled on Thursday its plans for a store where mobile users can find Android applications, a concept similar to the iPhone's App Store. - +
Developers rest easier with JavaScript reversal 29/08/2008 11:34:00
ECMA standards committee's turn toward a lighter JavaScript 2 meets with programmer approvalThe programmers in the trenches of Web development can breathe a bit easier now that a major committee planning the future of the JavaScript standard has decided to focus on small, incremental changes that will improve the performance in Web browsers. Some members of the ECMA International standards committee still have bigger dreams to enhance the language, known more formally as ECMAScript, to tackle more complicated projects, but these plans receded as the group focused on clearer and more present needs.
More >Storage Solutions
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IBM flash memory breaks 1 million IOPS barrier 29/08/2008 08:29:00
IBM claims to shatter record for fastest storageIBM has claimed a major breakthrough in flash storage, with a research project that's delivering data transfer speeds of more than 1 million input/output operations per second, two and a half times faster than the industry's fastest disk storage. - +
Banks mining cash from their computer gear 29/08/2008 09:10:00
IBM buying up equipment, leasing it back to financial institutionsIn another sign of a tight economy, even those that have the money are getting creative with their IT resources in order to find a little financial wiggle room.
More >Telecoms
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Telstra rejects opposition calls for separation as “totally irresponsible” 28/08/2008 12:33:00
Telco’s new public policy director continues Burgo’s bargy, hits back at separationists, federal opposition.Telstra responded swiftly to the Shadow Communications Minister’s call for structural separation of the National Broadband Network builder, calling Bruce Billson’s comments “totally irresponsible” in a statement released yesterday afternoon. - +
ACCC almost ready to talk NBN 28/08/2008 12:51:00
Cost, access and coverage on the cards.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will begin serious discussions with industry about the cost and access framework for the National Broadband Network (NBN).
More >Mobility & Wireless
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Google introduces Android apps store 29/08/2008 08:41:00
Google unveiled plans for the Android Market, where developers can distribute content for Android phones.Google unveiled on Thursday its plans for a store where mobile users can find Android applications, a concept similar to the iPhone's App Store. - +
Scented, other 'fashion' PCs hit the catwalk 29/08/2008 03:45:00
Type-and-sniff computers may be just what seemingly smell-obsessed teens are nosing around forNo two industries appear more dissimilar than those of PCs and fashion. One has long been marketed on style, the other on function. One is dominated by female consumers, the other by male buyers.
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Ericsson demos mobile broadband at 160Mbps 29/08/2008 13:55:00
Ericsson has demonstrated wireless broadband technology that can transmit data at 160Mbps. - +
Wider implications of the Red Hat breach 29/08/2008 09:11:00
Reports of data losses and system breaches are almost becoming passe but from time to time events happen that take on a life of their own and have effects far beyond what the initial breach would normally represent. - +
Self service desk a hit with TAFE teachers 29/08/2008 08:17:00
Paul Paterson, regional manager of ICT services in the NSW Department of Education and Training, has helped ensure TAFEs in his region operate smoothly thanks to an entirely self service support system. - +
Aussie telcos hit with record complaints 28/08/2008 13:52:00
Complaints against telecommunications providers are skyrocketing with no end in sight, according to the industry ombudsman. - +
ACCC almost ready to talk NBN 28/08/2008 12:51:00
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will begin serious discussions with industry about the cost and access framework for the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Windows Server 2008
Microsoft releases the successor to Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008.- +
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 RC 1 31/07/2008 08:33:49
It's hard to argue with the value the suite approach brings to a midmarket businessRecently, Microsoft released its second release candidate build, RC1, of Windows Essential Business Server, or EBS, a midmarket server solution for businesses with 50 to 300 users and computers. - +
Preview: Microsoft's "Katmai" filled to the brim 18/07/2008 08:52:33
Katmai, the code name for Microsoft's imminent SQL Server 2008 release, comes from an Alaskan territory know for volcanoes, which may not be the best symbol for a database. So far, however, Katmai hasn't blown up on me. And the lower-profile Katmai seems like a good follow-on to Yukon, the code name for the gigantic SQL Server 2005 release. - +
It's not Vista: Windows Server 2008 gets nod from IT 01/07/2008 08:37:03
It may look like Windows Vista. It shares the same code base as Vista. It even rolls in Vista's first Service Pack. But in terms of customer adoption plans, Windows Server 2008 is no Vista.
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Locked iPhones can be unlocked without a password 28/08/2008 10:13:00
Private information stored in Apple's iPhone and protected by a lock code can be accessed by anyone with just a few button presses.Private information stored in Apple's iPhone and protected by a lock code can be accessed by anyone with just a few button presses. - +
iPhone 3G reception 'normal,' say Swedish engineers 26/08/2008 10:39:00
Apple's iPhone 3G offers "normal" reception, Swedish engineers who tested the smart phone said today, adding to the controversy over recent user reports of dropped calls and slow surfing speeds. - +
Apple's MobileMe lacks key security feature 25/08/2008 07:25:00
Users of Apple's MobileMe have already discovered that the US$99-per-year service is sometimes slow and unreliable, and they're now talking about another shortcoming that was intentional.
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Vista: IT loves it, hates it 29/08/2008 13:55:00
Friend or foe. The debate rages.Last week I suggested that the IT world, particularly when it comes to marketing, is crazy, and I cited as evidence Microsoft's recently announced US$10 million plan to use comedian Jerry Seinfeld to hawk Vista. - +
Microsoft reveals IE8 Beta 2 28/08/2008 08:00:00
With several days to spare before its self-imposed deadline, Microsoft yesterday launched the second beta version of its upcoming Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) browser, but would not commit to a ship date for the final. - +
Filling in the gaps in Windows Vista/Server 2008 27/08/2008 10:27:00
We all have them. Those favorite tools and utilities that help make our Windows environment just a little bit more comfortable. For me, the following eight utilities aren't so much conveniences as they are life preservers for my sanity. Each one has become an integral part of my day to day, Windows Workstation 2008 experience, to the point where the thought of life without them leaves me contemplating a nice stroll out an 18th story window. Simply put, they're must-haves -- for me and, frankly, for any sane IT professional dealing with Windows on a daily basis.
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Computerworld Live Podcast #97: The Future of Enterprise Networking 25/07/2008 09:45:36
This week CW Live chats with Mark Thompson, global sales and marketing manager for HP ProCurve, on the future of the enterprise networking. Mark discusses the trends we can expect to see in the near future and how the right infrastructure can ensure your enterprise network is secure. - +
Computerworld Live Podcast #96: Security at the Edge 11/06/2008 09:22:22
CW Live speaks with Amol Mitra, HP ProCurve Director of Marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan. Today's topic: how enterprises are starting to shift away from simply controlling security via server logins, firewalls and moving to more adaptive security frameworks. - +
Data Management Edition #10: Multi-Petascale Systems 02/05/2008 09:12:33
This week we look at sustainability and the development of multicore technologies to build multi-petascale systems. - +
IT Security Edition #11: How to poison the Storm botnet 01/05/2008 08:51:55
This week CW Live presents a case study on how to poison the notorious Storm botnet . Plus we take a look at Cisco's plans for Ironport. - +
IT Security Edition #10: Cyber-battles fought and won 24/04/2008 11:09:47
Vendors bow to end user pressure to improve product security, and we take a look at the latest concepts shaping the cyber-battlefield of the future.
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