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Ubuntu to run on ARM-based netbooks
vifv Post in 2008-11-14 20:50 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-249202.html)
Canonical and the chip designer are to collaborate on a version of Ubuntu tailored to ARM's architecture, with a focus on low-cost subnotebooks. Canonical has announced it will be developing a version of its Ubuntu Linux desktop operating system specifically for ARM's Cortex-A8 and Cortex-A9 processor architectures. ... See Details
Mozilla to end support for Firefox 2
vifv Post in 2008-11-18 22:08 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-250172.html)
Stability and security releases for the browser will end next month, despite ongoing problems with Firefox 3 The Mozilla Foundation is planning to end support for the Firefox 2 browser in mid-December, despite the persistence of significant flaws in the most-recent version of the popular browser. ... See Details
Tips and tricks for working on the command line in Linux
vifv Post in 2008-11-08 00:32 ( http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394149)
Vincent Danen believes in the power of the command line as being faster and more powerful than a GUI, once you get the hang of it. Here are some of his favorite tips and shortcuts for working from the CLI. See Details
Sun updates NetBeans with PHP support
vifv Post in 2008-11-20 23:21 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-251081.html)
Version 6.5 of the open-source NetBeans IDE has support for the PHP scripting language and a preview of Python support. Sun Microsystems on Wednesday introduced a version of the open-source NetBeans integrated development environment IDE, with expanded support for web and Java software development. The... See Details
Net bombarded by heaviest ever attacks this year
vifv Post in 2008-11-12 20:32 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-248590.html)
Online networks suffered their heaviest brute force attacks to date this year, with more sites than ever coming under sustained assault. Online networks suffered their heaviest brute force attacks to date this year, with more sites than ever coming under sustained assault. IP networks were... See Details
10+ answers to your questions about IPv6
vifv Post in 2008-11-07 23:05 ( http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=394064)
Michael Kassner recently asked TechRepublic members to share their questions about IPv6, promising to submit them to the experts at ARIN and Command Information. Both groups graciously responded, providing the following in-depth answers.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. See Details
A fraud ring or social networking - it's the same thing
vifv Post in 2008-11-07 22:22 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-247347.html)
Silicon.com sat down with SAS's CEO in Las Vegas this week to find out his thoughts on cloud computing, succession planning and the iPhone. SAS is unique among tech heavyweights for its private ownership - the business intelligence BI company has been run for more than 30 years by... See Details
Ballmer calls Google's Android 'way behind'
vifv Post in 2008-11-06 21:33 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-246795.html)
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer dismissed Google's Android operating system, saying he believed it was financially unsound. Sydney, Australia--Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer on Thursday dismissed Google's Android operating system, saying he believed it was financially unsound. Speaking at Telstra's annual investment day, Ballmer said that Android was... See Details
Non-Disclosure Agreement Template
vifv Post in 2008-11-20 05:52 ( http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=395553)
The Non-Disclosure agreement is a key document to have in place if your organization works with a lot of electronic material or sensitive information of any kind. It can be key in ensuring an organization's documents are not easily compromised. The Non-Disclosure Agreement will also help ensure your employees understand the sensitivity of the information covered by the agreement This document contains two sample Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Use this template as-is or customize it to meet your needs. This download is available for free as part of a TechRepublic Pro membership. See Details
Cell Phone, Smart Phone, and PDA Policy
vifv Post in 2008-11-20 05:57 ( http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=395555)
Cellular telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) - such as Blackberry, Smartphone and Treo devices - enable fast communications, remote wireless network connectivity and more productive mobile employees. However, such devices add significant operating expenses and create additional security concerns for the organization. As such, the organization maintains and enforces this Cell Phone & PDA Policy to help the organization maximize security while also managing costs. The organization's Cell Phone & PDA Policy exists to control costs, secure organization data and protect mobile devices, and the data they contain, from theft. Use this policy as-is or customize it to meet your needs. This download is available for free as part of a TechRepublic Pro membership. See Details
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 unleashed
vifv Post in 2008-11-18 00:02 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-249858.html)
The final specification for so-called SuperSpeed USB, which is said to be 10 times faster than USB 2.0, has been published by the USB Implementers Forum. Version 3.0 of the universal serial bus specification has been released. Unveiled on Monday by the USB Implementers Forum,... See Details
Jaquar chases Roadrunner for fastest supercomputer
vifv Post in 2008-11-18 00:42 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-249874.html)
Two systems, including one based on x86 chips, have become the first ever to break the petaflop/s barrier in the latest Top500 supercomputer list. Cray's XT5 Jaguar supercomputer has narrowly missed displacing IBM's Roadrunner system as the world's fastest supercomputer, according to the results of the bi-annual 'Top500' supercomputing... See Details
It's up to tech to save the world
vifv Post in 2008-11-07 22:09 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-247339.html)
Larry Brilliant, executive director of Google's philanthropic arm, says the IT industry has a major role to play in tackling climate change and global disease. The technology industry can play a major role in tackling global disease and battling climate change, according to the executive... See Details
Webcast: The Four Pillars of Manufacturing Effectiveness
vifv Post in 2008-11-14 03:46 ( http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=395288)
Bill Canis, VP of the Manufacturing Institute, leads this Webcast covering topics such as lean manufacturing, using available resources, workforce development and competing internationally. View this Webcast to learn how: Manufacturers seek partners at every stage of the global supply chain - from research and development through shipping - to capitalize on new growth opportunities By connecting with outside resources - customers, government and academia - manufacturers can expand core competencies and gain economies of scale To take advantage of economic changes nationally and internationally to become a critical player in the supply chain See Details
Schneier slams US border biometrics
vifv Post in 2008-11-04 22:07 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-246285.html)
The Department of Homeland Security has disputed Bruce Schneier's claim that the US-Visit program has had no impact on reducing criminal and terrorist threats. Security expert and BT chief security-technology officer Bruce Schneier has attacked the US-Visit border-biometrics program, saying it has had "zero benefit" in terms of security.... See Details
Gartner: 85 percent of companies using open source
vifv Post in 2008-11-17 22:13 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-249842.html)
The analyst house warns that, although take-up of open-source software is widespread, most companies do not have formal procurement or governance policies in place for such software. Eighty-five percent of companies are already using open-source software, with most of the remaining 15 percent expecting to do so... See Details
40 to 80 In No Time Flat - Proven Techniques to Drive First Call Resolution
vifv Post in 2008-11-14 03:55 ( http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=395291)
The gathering and use of metrics to manage system performance is a common IT practice. Over the last 15 years, similar techniques to assess and manage human performance within IT organizations have been adopted. The Help Desk area within these organizations is a focal point for this practice. This white paper shows you how to improve first call resolution, reduce escalations. The result is lower cost to operate the help desk while increasing customer satisfaction. See Details
Study: BlackBerry has twice the failure rate of iPhone
vifv Post in 2008-11-10 21:58 ( http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-247962.html)
Apple's iPhone has half the failure rate of RIM's BlackBerry in the first year of use, a study carried out by a mobile-phone warranty firm has found. Apple's iPhone has half the failure rate of RIM's BlackBerry in the first year of use, a study carried out by... See Details
Ariz. boy, 8, accused of killing 2, including dad (AP)
vifv Post in 2008-11-08 23:14 ( http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/highestrated/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/child_charged)
AP - It's a crime that police officers in a small eastern Arizona community can hardly fathom yet have to deal with: an 8-year-old charged in the fatal shootings of his father and another man. See Details
Reid looking to remove Lieberman as committee head (AP)
vifv Post in 2008-11-07 13:26 ( http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/highestrated/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/democrats_lieberman)
AP - Sen. Joe Lieberman's affiliation with Democrats was in question after a meeting Thursday with Majority Leader Harry Reid, steamed over the Connecticut independent's high-profile support of John McCain for president.
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