Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Really cool stuff here
Ever wonder about being spied on? I havent, but some do, and this may be an answer to stop that.
Article here.
Article here.
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
It's official. XP Sp3 wil be here on 07
Here is an excerpt from the Microsoft Press release.
"Simplified deployment:
Customers running Windows Vista or Windows XP SP3 will be able to
easily realize the benefits of a Juniper UAC deployment without
requiring the need to deploy additional client software."
That is a good thing my friends!
"Simplified deployment:
Customers running Windows Vista or Windows XP SP3 will be able to
easily realize the benefits of a Juniper UAC deployment without
requiring the need to deploy additional client software."
That is a good thing my friends!
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Good article on why application need to change
Applications need to change to take advantage of the multi core CPU's that are now becoming the norm.
Article here.
Article here.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Looking for an alternate program for Visio? How about MS Office?
Osalt.com has the answer. They can help guid you to many alternative FREE open source software to many of the common commmercial pplication like MS Office, Visio, Autocad, iTunes, and many more. Check it out!
Happily open sourcing - TMS
Happily open sourcing - TMS
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
OpenOffice now has a virus. Gotta hate that!
Microsoft is always being beat up for its office vulnerabilities. Well, not it's OOo's turn. Read article here.
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Linux on a Dell - This is a great thing for Linux, but what about you?
I have been a proponent of Linux for years. My only gripe is gaming. I understand there are workarounds such as virtual machines and Wine, but gaming on Linux is almost non existent due to the game developers resistance to venture into the Linux world. But for a normal desktop to surf the net and do productivity software, Linux is perfectly fine. Would I suggest my parents buy a Linux Dell? No. Would I buy one? Maybe.
Dell's decision to sell computers with Linux pre-installed, is a great thing for the user community, Linux, and Dell. I can see nothing but good coming from this. Linux gets more of an install base, driver support from hardware manufacturers will be pressured into becoming more reliable and the drivers themselves will become better. User now have a choice. Linux or Windows. For those that want to venture off into the wild blue world of Linux, you can do so now without the struggles of having to install the OS and drivers. For some this is a big deal. Dell will sell more computers. This probably wont become a cash cow anytime soon, but they will sell more computers because of this.
Anyway, enough rambling about this from me. A nice article from the desktop Linux website here.
Wishing I could game on Linux - TMS
Dell's decision to sell computers with Linux pre-installed, is a great thing for the user community, Linux, and Dell. I can see nothing but good coming from this. Linux gets more of an install base, driver support from hardware manufacturers will be pressured into becoming more reliable and the drivers themselves will become better. User now have a choice. Linux or Windows. For those that want to venture off into the wild blue world of Linux, you can do so now without the struggles of having to install the OS and drivers. For some this is a big deal. Dell will sell more computers. This probably wont become a cash cow anytime soon, but they will sell more computers because of this.
Anyway, enough rambling about this from me. A nice article from the desktop Linux website here.
Wishing I could game on Linux - TMS
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Monday, May 21, 2007
I cant say it enough.....UPDATE YOUR SOFTWARE!!!
Here is a good example of the majority of users. Read the comments too. Amazing.
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Click here to get infected!
I dont think I have clicked on 3 banner ads in my entire life. I hate them, they are annoying, intrusive and place spyware cookies on my machine. (I have them blocked but they do try)
I have often wondered who and why for banner ads. They must be profitable as they are still here and are proliferating almost every site you visit.
Someone decided to do a test with Google adwords. He even states in his ad that you will be infected with a virus! Guess what? 400+ people have clicked it! Hello!
Article here.
I have often wondered who and why for banner ads. They must be profitable as they are still here and are proliferating almost every site you visit.
Someone decided to do a test with Google adwords. He even states in his ad that you will be infected with a virus! Guess what? 400+ people have clicked it! Hello!
Article here.
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Friday, May 18, 2007
Microsoft Office and OpenOffice
Although I use OOo (Open Office .org) on a very limited basis, I do support the product as a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. Microsoft and OOo have both been pushing to have "open" standard document formats to better allow ineroperability between competing products as not all companies and consumers use the same office product.
OOo uses ODF with is the industry standard document format. Microsoft uses Open XML and has tried to make it an industry standard.
The article linked is about Microsoft supporting ODF. This is a good thing folks! Article here.
OOo, Ahhh, Ahhh, Ahhh - TMS
OOo uses ODF with is the industry standard document format. Microsoft uses Open XML and has tried to make it an industry standard.
The article linked is about Microsoft supporting ODF. This is a good thing folks! Article here.
OOo, Ahhh, Ahhh, Ahhh - TMS
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Vista and Ready Boost
Vista is capable of using a flash drive as a storage area for frequently used programs so they can be started faster. Most people have been skeptical about this and I have yet to see any real data on if this actually works.
ComputerWorld decided to put it to a small test and see if it actually worked as claimed. Article here.
Readyboosting through my day - TMS
ComputerWorld decided to put it to a small test and see if it actually worked as claimed. Article here.
Readyboosting through my day - TMS
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
I am sure by now...
Most of you have heard that Microsoft claimed that the open source software community had violated 200+ patens. This isa small rebuttle from OpenOffice.org
Article here.
Article here.
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Upgrading is how I have always build my systems
I have never really gone out and purchased a new system. I tend to upgrade my way through the evolution process to a bigger faster now machine.
Microsoft's EULA (End User License Agreement) states that if you upgrade your motherboard, you have to buy a new license. Hmmm..... I do that about once every two years and have never purchased a new WindowsXP cd. Am I a Software thief!
More info here.
Microsoft's EULA (End User License Agreement) states that if you upgrade your motherboard, you have to buy a new license. Hmmm..... I do that about once every two years and have never purchased a new WindowsXP cd. Am I a Software thief!
More info here.
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Linux running from the web. Cool!
OK, I will admit, I didnt read the entire article, but I wanted to post it anyway.
Read it here.
Read it here.
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Funny, I have thought this all along.
I have never bought into the iTunes thing, nor have I ever really wanted to download a movie to my PC. I prefer to buy a DVD. Well it now seems that everyone else is also thinking that iTunes is not the godsend of portable music and video.
More here.
More here.
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I cant believe this! I would be livid!
http://www.cnn.com/2007/EDUCATION/05/13/faked.attack.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories
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Wednesday, May 02, 2007
r u standing in an angry manner?
Are your arms crossed all the time? Do you tend to look away when talking to someone?
Body language says it all. Try to improve!
Body language says it all. Try to improve!
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Too long between posts, oh well
Maybe it's because I have had too much going on at work and home, or maybe it's because I was feeling sick with a sinus infection, or maybe it's because I am lazy, or maybe it's because i sit in a small claustrophobic cube at my office!!!
I don't know why, but here is a cool article about ceiling height and how it affect a persons ability to think.
Article here.
Thinking outside the cubicle - tms
I don't know why, but here is a cool article about ceiling height and how it affect a persons ability to think.
Article here.
Thinking outside the cubicle - tms
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