Date: 04/27/05 (Application Development)    Keywords: software

Commentary--Macrovision's David Znidarsic says multicore processing is leading some software companies to make poor decisions about licensing.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Getting+it+wrong+on+multicore/2100-9593_22-5687230.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 04/28/05 (Web Technology)    Keywords: software

One copy of an unreleased software program, song or film in a shared folder equals prison time, thanks to a new federal law.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Bush+signs+law+targeting+P2P+pirates/2100-9588_22-5687495.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 04/28/05 (Web Technology)    Keywords: software

One copy of an unreleased software program, song or film in a shared folder equals prison time, thanks to a new federal law.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/New+law+cracks+down+on+P2P+pirates/2100-9588_22-5687495.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 04/29/05 (Open Source)    Keywords: software

Some questions to ponder this weekend.When was the last time you found a really exciting, new Windows application, from a start-up or a near start-up? When was the last time you read about a venture capitalist funding some new Windows software developer? I read these kinds of releases all the time in the open source space. [...]

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=259&part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdblog

Date: 04/26/05 (Open Source)    Keywords: software, asp

Just because a piece of software is open source does not mean we are no longer subject to corporate intrigue.David Berlind and this blog's own Joe Brockmeier combine to teach that lesson today. David explains how JasperReports is being turned back into a commercial product. Joe explains a game of chicken between Sun and IBM [...]

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=254&part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdblog

Date: 05/03/05 (IT Management)    Keywords: software

Indian firms have taken over quite a bit of software development from the U.S. Now, they want to become the guys in the blue suits.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Outsourcing+giant+Wipro+eyes+consulting+gigs/2100-9589_22-5693500.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 05/03/05 (Security)    Keywords: software

Wi-Fi software provider unveils its first premium service: a secure connection in porous public hot spots.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Security+is+a+JiWire+act/2100-1009_22-5693953.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 05/02/05 (Open Source)    Keywords: software

In comments attached to last week's note about Windows ISVs the complaint was raised, who cares?You should. Because the value of an operating system to you depends heavily on the software ecosystem that surrounds it.The software ecosystem consists of every program written for a particular piece of software or hardware. These include operating system ports [...]

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=261&part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdblog

Date: 05/05/05 (Computer Help)    Keywords: software, web, google

I'm so glad I found this community =)

Last Friday, I finally received the modem from my new ISP (Bell Sympatico DSL, if there are any Canadians out there familiar with it). I installed the modem on my laptop first, since we didn't have a long enough phone cord to reach to my boyfriend's desktop. Everything worked really well, the service was fast and there were no problems.

Then I installed the modem on my boyfriend's desktop, and hooked up a wireless router. Since then certain websites like Google, Gmail, Hotmail won't load for us at all. He's not having any problems sending or receiving email through Outlook Express, but I can only receive. I've checked all of my email settings, and they're all fine. Some sites are loading very quickly (livejournal is doing well, but a forum and my local newspaper are annoyingly slow)

Any idea what might be up? Mostly why certain wesbites won't load, others are really slow, and some are fine. I never had problems at all before I got Sympatico. I checked out their website to see if there was any information, but most of the stuff is decently useless. As is the "Net Assistant" that came with the software. I'd love to avoid calling customer support, becuase I'm moderately tech-savvy and I really hate being treated like a complete idiot over the phone.

Thanks in advance =)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/390345.html

Date: 05/09/05 (Mozilla)    Keywords: software, java, security

As I posted in firefoxusers, new security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Mozilla-based products. The first is a cross-site scripting vulnerability which allows sites to execute code in the context of another site. The second, which only affects Firefox, allows arbitrary code execution through the software installation mechanism. Normally this would only be exploitable from sites that are allowed to install extensions (i.e. sites on your whitelist, which by default is only Mozilla Update), but when the two vulnerabilities are used together any site could trigger the execution of arbitrary code.

Patches (updated versions) are not yet available (but are expected soon), as these flaws were prematurely disclosed to the public. For now, the best temporary solution is to disable both JavaScript and Software Installation. See my original post in firefoxusers for more details. Also see these advisories:

• MFSA 2005-42: Code execution via javascript: IconURL
  
• Mozilla "IFRAME" JavaScript URL Cross-Site Scripting
  
• Mozilla Firefox Two Vulnerabilities
  
• Mozilla Arbitrary Code Execution Security Flaw
  

Date: 05/10/05 (Computer Help)    Keywords: software, virus, spyware

Question #1:
Hi I have windowsxp and spyware (there is also probably a virus--I found a trojan.). I want to reformat my harddrive. How do I do that? Is "reformatting" the same as "system restore"? This system restore is when the computer restores the system to a previous period. If I restore it to the time before the spyware came up, will the problem be fixed?
I can't find reformat in the "help" on my computer, and we don't have the windowsxp software cd. So, I'm considering that "system restore" is better because it won't delete programs I want to keep, like Windows Movie Maker and some sound programs.

Question #2:
Can I backup programs (and not need the windowsxp software cd)? For example, Windows Movie maker. Would I need to have the "installer" of this program? (I don't have it, I suppose.)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/393387.html

Date: 05/10/05 (Security)    Keywords: software

Flaw, described as "highly critical" by Secunia, could let an attacker sneak into a system or cause the music software to crash.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Apple+plugs+security+hole+in+iTunes/2100-1009_22-5701556.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 05/10/05 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, virus

New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/OS+makers%3A+Security+is+job+No.+1/2100-1009_22-5697133.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 05/10/05 (Web Technology)    Keywords: software, web

The downloadable software speeds the delivery of Web pages but has its critics. What is it, and how does it work?

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/FAQ%3A+Hard+facts+about+Google%27s+Web+Accelerator/2100-9588_22-5700776.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 05/10/05 (IT Professionals)    Keywords: software

... what backup solutions do you implement at your workplace?

Enterprise level stuff?

Arcserve?
Veritas?
Netvault?
Tivoli?
CommVault?

What environment / how many servers do you have / backup - do you have a backup to hard drive option (Before offlining to tape)

And more to the point... Does it work / do you like it?

I've got (yet another) project - Implementing a Backup Solution for here...

I've got a budget, and just need to wonder about software now...
I'm thinking either Netvault of Veritas at the moment... (already knocked Tapeware out of the selection).

Or anyone seen any reviews on enterprise level backup solutions anywhere recently? (For an entirely Windows Server environment!)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/itprofessionals/11102.html

Date: 05/11/05 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, linux

Snags Immunix, a small company that sells software designed to improve the security of programs running on Linux servers.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Novell+acquires+Linux+security+company/2100-1009_22-5702398.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 05/11/05 (Web Technology)    Keywords: software, web

Company stops downloads of new Web software, blaming capacity issues. However, some have complained it compromises privacy.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Google+puts+brakes+on+Accelerator/2100-9588_22-5702969.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 05/11/05 (Application Development)    Keywords: software

Commentary--Software companies need to adapt to new ways of selling, deploying and supporting applications in order to help customers succeed in an on-demand world.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Is+Software+fighting+the+wrong+battle%3F/2100-9593_22-5703528.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 05/11/05 (Web Development)    Keywords: software

what do you recommend? with all the software ive tried i gives me errors cept smartvid but it only converts 20 seconds to mov. i want the entire avi to be mov.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/webdev/198331.html

Date: 05/13/05 (Security)    Keywords: software, virus, antivirus

Software giant plans subscription service offering antivirus help, automatic computer check-ups.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Security+gripes%3F+Microsoft+feels+your+pain/2100-1009_22-5705430.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn