Date: 07/21/05 (Application Development)    Keywords: software

Q&A Software giant's Martin Taylor soldiers on, evangelizing that open source may not be all it's cut out to be.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Microsoft%27s+eye+on+open+source/2100-9593_22-5798437.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 07/22/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software, crm

Enterprise buyers understand that their CRM software vendor selection decision has long-term consequences. However, vendor alternatives are becoming fewer, and buyers are not fully satisfied with the level of support from leading CRM software providers in working collaboratively to achieve long-term business objectives. To help enterprises make the best choice, Forrester evaluated the strengths and [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/enterprise-crm-software-evaluation-of-top-4-contenders/

Date: 07/22/05 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

The software giant has been scooping up companies in the security field, but analysts wonder what it all adds up to.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Is+there+method+in+Microsoft%27s+security+buys%3F/2100-1009_22-5800199.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 07/23/05 (IT Professionals)    Keywords: software, asp, web, hosting

I had this conversation with FastHosts. Clearly they are either refusing to acknowledge my problem or I am being a bit thick. Please help me someone. I have included the conversation below, with my questions and responses in bold:

Here is an odd problem. When I run my ASP.Net on any server it works. When I run it on my fasthost server everything works except session variables do not persist across pages. Please resolve! It is probably an IIS setting that I can-not set programmatically.

Can you provide further information, including full replication steps on how we can see the fact that the session variables are being lost.

http://www.damn-them.com/login.aspx

username = tester@pcarney.me.uk
password = fish
then click "click here to submit details".

It sets the session variable "level" to 1 everywhere else but on fasthosts, which means that the page redirects to nothing I can use on your server. As I've said, It is MOST probably an IIS setting that I cannot change programmatically. Please resolve as this call should NOT be closed.

The domain is incorrectly configured, as the path to the site appears to be C:\Inetpub\wwwroot which is incorrect on our servers. This should be e:\domains\d\damn-them.com\user\htdocs

Please configure it correctly such that I might use session variables. It is after all a standard feature of ASP.

The problem is with your scripts - please re-configure them.

I do not use that anywhere in my scripts, compile or otherwise. Please give me access to the domain mapping so I might set it myself.

I have no idea unfortunately. I did take a look at the web.config file but couldn't see anything in there, I would advise you to contact the devel-opers of the software.

Here is the debug information:

Row handle is invalid.

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.Data.OleDb.OleDbException: Row handle is in-valid.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

Stack Trace:

[OleDbException (0x80040e04): Row handle is invalid.]
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.ProcessResults(Int32 hr) +63
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.GetRowDataFromHandle() +105
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.FindValueBinding(Int32 index) +34
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.PeekValueBinding(Int32 index) +16
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.GetValue(Int32 ordinal) +40
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.get_Item(String name) +20
damn_them.CDataHandler.DoGetValue(String pQueryString, String pField-Name) in C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\CDataHandler.vb:90
damn_them.CRoutines.IsValidLogin(String ptxtRequestEmail, String ptxtPassword) in C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\CQueries.vb:26
damn_them.login.Button1_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\login.aspx.vb:53
System.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e) +108
Sys-tem.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.System.Web.UI.IPostBackEventHandler.RaisePostBackEvent(String eventArgument) +57
System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(IPostBackEventHandler sour-ceControl, String eventArgument) +18
System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(NameValueCollection postData) +33
System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +1292

The path to your web folder is e:\domains\d\damn-them.com\user\htdocs. I would recommend you rebuild your application as this is clearly a scripting error.

C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\ is the path on the server it was build and it is pro-duced in line with the DLL and symbol debugging code. It does NOT pertain to physical files. I would like someone else to check my IIS settings please.

Unfortunately, IIS settings on the Shared Hosting servers are set up correctly, and cannot be changed. The path within your .Net Application will need to be updated if it is to be used on the Fasthosts servers.

I remain wholly unconvinced considering that the debug information re-ports symbolic debugging information at the time of compilation. Is there anyone there who actually knows about ASP.Net 1.1 and the necessary configuration for IIS?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/itprofessionals/15789.html

Date: 07/23/05 (Asp Dot Net)    Keywords: software, asp, web, hosting

I had this conversation with FastHosts. Clearly they are either refusing to acknowledge my problem or I am being a bit thick. Please help me someone. I have included the conversation below, with my questions and responses in bold:

Here is an odd problem. When I run my ASP.Net on any server it works. When I run it on my fasthost server everything works except session variables do not persist across pages. Please resolve! It is probably an IIS setting that I can-not set programmatically.

Can you provide further information, including full replication steps on how we can see the fact that the session variables are being lost.

http://www.damn-them.com/login.aspx

username = tester@pcarney.me.uk
password = fish
then click "click here to submit details".

It sets the session variable "level" to 1 everywhere else but on fasthosts, which means that the page redirects to nothing I can use on your server. As I've said, It is MOST probably an IIS setting that I cannot change programmatically. Please resolve as this call should NOT be closed.

The domain is incorrectly configured, as the path to the site appears to be C:\Inetpub\wwwroot which is incorrect on our servers. This should be e:\domains\d\damn-them.com\user\htdocs

Please configure it correctly such that I might use session variables. It is after all a standard feature of ASP.

The problem is with your scripts - please re-configure them.

I do not use that anywhere in my scripts, compile or otherwise. Please give me access to the domain mapping so I might set it myself.

I have no idea unfortunately. I did take a look at the web.config file but couldn't see anything in there, I would advise you to contact the devel-opers of the software.

Here is the debug information:

Row handle is invalid.

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.Data.OleDb.OleDbException: Row handle is in-valid.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

Stack Trace:

[OleDbException (0x80040e04): Row handle is invalid.]
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.ProcessResults(Int32 hr) +63
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.GetRowDataFromHandle() +105
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.FindValueBinding(Int32 index) +34
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.PeekValueBinding(Int32 index) +16
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.GetValue(Int32 ordinal) +40
System.Data.OleDb.OleDbDataReader.get_Item(String name) +20
damn_them.CDataHandler.DoGetValue(String pQueryString, String pField-Name) in C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\CDataHandler.vb:90
damn_them.CRoutines.IsValidLogin(String ptxtRequestEmail, String ptxtPassword) in C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\CQueries.vb:26
damn_them.login.Button1_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\login.aspx.vb:53
System.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e) +108
Sys-tem.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.System.Web.UI.IPostBackEventHandler.RaisePostBackEvent(String eventArgument) +57
System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(IPostBackEventHandler sour-ceControl, String eventArgument) +18
System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(NameValueCollection postData) +33
System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +1292

The path to your web folder is e:\domains\d\damn-them.com\user\htdocs. I would recommend you rebuild your application as this is clearly a scripting error.

C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\ is the path on the server it was build and it is pro-duced in line with the DLL and symbol debugging code. It does NOT pertain to physical files. I would like someone else to check my IIS settings please.

Unfortunately, IIS settings on the Shared Hosting servers are set up correctly, and cannot be changed. The path within your .Net Application will need to be updated if it is to be used on the Fasthosts servers.

I remain wholly unconvinced considering that the debug information re-ports symbolic debugging information at the time of compilation. Is there anyone there who actually knows about ASP.Net 1.1 and the necessary configuration for IIS?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/aspdotnet/37853.html

Date: 07/24/05 (Open Source)    Keywords: software, microsoft

It’s this open source business model, not open source software per se, which I think proprietary companies like Microsoft and Oracle are unable to get their hands around. It’s the first great business invention of the 21st century. It’s changing the world in Internet Time.

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=387&part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdblog

Date: 07/25/05 (WebDesign)    Keywords: software

Hey guys, I was just at Worth1000.com and there's an advertisement at the top for Adobe and Macromedia products Buyusa.com.. as in Creative Suite $199 and Studio MX (including Flash) for $99.

Surely these prices can't be real? But Worth1000 has a good reputation, I can't imagine them putting something dodgy on their site.. has anyone had any experiences with them?

I'm blown away with these prices. They sound like they're new, but have they fallen off the back of a truck?

At these prices, I'd be seriously thinking about updating my software!

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/webdesign/937294.html

Date: 07/26/05 (Application Development)    Keywords: software

Looking to develop new management software, Cisco agrees to buy start-up in a deal valued at up to $122 million.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Cisco+to+buy+Sheer+Networks/2100-9593_22-5804688.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 07/26/05 (PHP Community)    Keywords: php, programming, software, database, sql, postgresql, web

Having recruited a small army to help me code, I've been trying to sort out a distributed development system. The only problem with this is the fact that I can't find a system that caters for what I need, and building one from scratch is a minor ballache (not to mention was taking far too long - that was my original tactic).

Basically, I need web software that does the following: Bug tracking, project and task management, static content, project and general discussion, SCM/version control (CVS/SVN preferably, SVN looks nicer, either can be installed as needed).

In real terms, I need something to be able to hand out documentation on the web, throw projects up that people can choose to take on, a bug tracking system (for obvious reasons), somewhere to talk about the projects and in general, and manage code. We've looked at GForge - it's nice, but requires PostgreSQL, and I don't have time to rewrite it into ADODB. Combining that with a wiki (or something similar) plus discussion board would probably fit it beautifully, but again, it'd also mean rewriting the login systems and integrating them - which would be a pain in the neck for two seperate database systems. Tried TUTOS, but it's unrefined, and missing many of the things we need - it's more resource and personnel planning. Flyspray is good for tracking bugs, and MediaWiki is good for static code. phpBB of course is an excellent piece of forum software. But none of them actually fit together. Writing a system to combine them is possible, but expensive in terms of time, as I said earlier.

I can't find anything that seems to fit the bill. I could write one, but it takes far too long, especially with a one-man programming team.

Is there anything that anyone knows of out there that may fit the bill? Either that, or it's going to be a long few days coding for me :-/

(X-posted to my own journal, and a couple of communities.)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/php/325046.html

Date: 07/27/05 (Security)    Keywords: software

Senate could vote this year on controversial treaty, beloved by software makers but opposed by privacy groups.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/First+%27cybercrime%27+treaty+advances+in+Senate/2100-1009_22-5805561.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 07/27/05 (Security)    Keywords: software, database, security, virus, antivirus

Security industry event to focus on exploiting holes in antivirus, database and device driver software to break into computers.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Antivirus+insecurity+at+Black+Hat+confab/2100-1009_22-5805750.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 07/27/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software, microsoft

Microsoft Corp. has started a new program aimed at severely limiting the ways people using pirated copies of its Windows operating system can get software updates. When a Windows operating system user starts to download updates, the new program, called Windows Genuine Advantage, will scan the machine to see if it's running an authentic version of [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/microsoft-clamps-down-on-windows-piracy/

Date: 07/27/05 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

Commentary--Oracle's Mary Ann Davidson says myths have grown up around the role of security researchers who seek out software flaws.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/When+security+researchers+become+the+problem/2100-1009_22-5807189.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 07/29/05 (Security)    Keywords: software

Agreement bars further discussion on a presentation on exploiting vulnerabilities in Cisco router software.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Flaw+researcher+settles+dispute+with+Cisco/2100-1009_22-5809390.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 07/28/05 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

Software giant weighs what to do with almost half of Sybari's work force after taking over the security tools maker.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Fate+uncertain+for+ex-Sybari+workers+at+Microsoft/2100-1009_22-5808920.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 07/30/05 (Open Source)    Keywords: software, microsoft

As one might imagine, I occasionally disagree with fellow ZDNet blogger and Microsoft employee John Carroll, on topics like software patents, DRM and other issues. However, I'm mostly in agreement with Carroll on this one. (For the record, I'm also sick of Tom Cruise.) While I don't care [...]

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=394&part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdblog

Date: 07/30/05 (Software)    Keywords: rss, software

Hello!

There's a new folksonomy software project - MyProgs.net.
You can store there list of programs you use, but the real point is something much more interesting:
You can easily find new / interesting / popular software in various categories, track after specific categories and many other things, like always knowing when your friend or colleague found another interesting program.
For example, here is my list: MyProgs.net/kuchin
There is also RSS support :)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/software/54872.html

Date: 07/30/05 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: rss, software

Hello!

There's a new folksonomy software project - MyProgs.net.
You can store there list of programs you use, but the real point is something much more interesting:
You can easily find new / interesting / popular software in various categories, track after specific categories and many other things, like always knowing when your friend or colleague found another interesting program.
For example, here is my list: MyProgs.net/kuchin
There is also RSS support :)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/738968.html

Date: 07/31/05 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: php, programming, software, css, html, xml, database, asp, sql, java, security, web

A few weeks ago, I asked about programming languages and which I should learn, and your reaction had me thinking that I could have offered more info about what I hoped to do with computers. My request was so vague that I can see why you found it difficult to reply. Perhaps this time I'll do better. To make things easier, I'm providing a list of what I want to do, and I ask you if you know what languages or applications I should consider in order to fulfill my technological goals. I'd like to: build web pages provide internet security for large & small clients make computer games build my own OS from scratch (a big task, I know) create, edit, download, and manipulate multi-media images and files develop application software build and manage my own server develop databases get a general feel for everything else, in case I ever need it So my current list of stuff I wish to learn now includes: Java Java Script Perl C, C+, & C++ PHP SQL CSS HTML XML Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Flash & Dreamweaver .Net (VB.net, ASP.net, C#) CGI If you know anything about the above, feel free to post: What are each of the above used for? How did it come out? Are any of them similar or used for similar tasks? Etc., etc., etc. Finally, I was told to learn some Assembly language, but unless I am mistaken, I think I learned that already. If someone could give me a rundown on what it is, I could be sure if its what I think it is. I think I learned 8086 in my day (came with a card, too), so all I have to do is review it I think. Your help and suggestions are welcome and I thank you in advance for your time.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/740093.html

Date: 07/31/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software

Joel Spolsky of Joel on Software fame has written an excellent article on the value of star programmers in a product development team. To summarize: Star programmers significantly outperform average programmers often with 5-10 times difference in productivity. However substituting 5 or 10 programmers instead of a star programmer doesn't work because thay are not equivalent. Multiple programmers [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/on-the-value-of-star-programmers-in-product-development-or-hitting-the-high-notes/