Date: 05/19/05 (Data Management)    Keywords: software, microsoft

Gates opens Microsoft's CEO Summit with takes on information overload, data management and search software.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9592_22-5713665.html

Date: 01/18/05 (Data Management)    Keywords: software

Networking giant looks to find the old magic by boosting the software smarts of its gear.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9592_22-5537310.html

Date: 11/13/05 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: software, security, linux

If you have heard about SonyBMG's newest DRM technique, you will know that it opens you up to a lot security problems. Here is how to get rid of the software that they install:

This is copied from: http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/?p=924

This DRM system operates only on recent versions of Windows. If you’re using MacOS or Linux, you have nothing to worry about from this particular DRM system. The instructions here apply to Windows XP.

How to tell whether the rootkit is on your computer: On the Start menu, choose Run. In the box that pops up, type this command:

cmd /k sc query $sys$aries

and hit the Enter key. If the response includes “STATE: 4 RUNNING”, then your machine is infected with the rootkit. If the response includes “The specified service does not exist as an installed service”, then your machine is not infected with the rootkit.

How to disable the rootkit: On the Start menu, choose Run. In the box that pops up, type this command:

cmd /k sc delete $sys$aries

and hit the Enter key. Then reboot your system, and the rootkit will be permanently disabled.

Note that this does not remove or disable the main anti-copying technologies. It only turns off the rootkit functionality that hides files, programs, and directory entries. The main DRM software is still present.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/815884.html

Date: 11/14/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, Korea's two global electronics makers, have reduced their Indian workforce in India, opting instead to outsource its operations to India. "We work project-by-project, so we move between India and South Korea. We don't stay here for a long time," said Joe Antony Lawrence, software engineer from Samsung's Indian branch. Lawrence estimates that [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/samsung-lg-join-indian-outsourcing-bandwagon/

Date: 11/14/05 (Security)    Keywords: software

IT departments are reacting to a new threat: users bringing CDs to work that can introduce rootkit-like software to their systems.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5951177.html

Date: 11/15/05 (Web Technology)    Keywords: software

An oddly named piece of software is fast becoming one of the most powerful tools for individuals, groups and companies to share information.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-5953168.html

Date: 11/16/05 (Software)    Keywords: software, database

Hello.

In an effort to speed up the process (and eliminate the amount of dead tree used) in the course of monitoring my work, I decided to not bother with the paper forms my precessor had been using.

I decided that a Access Database was the way forward (simple to use, and the Access software is on all the computers at work here). For the first couple of weeks I was here, this worked fine, as there was only me using it, and it was on 'my' network drivespace. This morning I was granted access to the shared filespace. This meant that myself and my colleague will be able to use the database.

Now, the problem I have is that sometimes, things that he has entered don't show up, and things that I have altered don't show up. I have had a look at 'help', and it suggested using 'Records -> Refresh' to make any changes show up. I added a button to the form (which looks like this) to make this simpler.

I'm not 100% convinced that this is working 100% of the time. Is there a way of forcing the database to refresh itself, so that the most recent version of the table containing the data is always the most recent?

(x-posted to journal)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/software/59343.html

Date: 11/17/05 (Security)    Keywords: software

Net companies promise new program to promote noninvasive software downloads, but skeptics remain.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5956985.html

Date: 10/27/05 (IT Management)    Keywords: software

The software maker acquires data provider for $24 million in a bid to expand its presence in the retail market.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9589_22-5917440.html

Date: 11/18/05 (Security)    Keywords: software

A vulnerability in software that helps manage iTunes could allow an attacker to launch arbitrary code.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5960413.html

Date: 11/19/05 (Security)    Keywords: software

Label says it will work with Princeton researchers on fix for copy-protection software uninstaller.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5961560.html

Date: 11/19/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software, security

Sony's infamous rootkit based DRM software has been at the center of much attention for the last few week. That are facing a class action lawsuit. In the face of serious consumer backlash they recently decided to withdraw their copy-protected cd's which compromises the security of users. Now it appears Sony is headed for more [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/sony-drm-rootkit-violates-open-source-license/

Date: 11/21/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software

Rentacoder is where companies outsource their software projects. Long time back I dabbled with RentACoder, got 10 out 10 on all the projects and so I still retain a high ranking and often get invited to do projects. BTW: The link above also contains an outdated picture of mine. This is one such project I got [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/outsource-development-of-complete-book-store-website-mini-ebay-for-75/

Date: 11/23/05 (Open Source)    Keywords: software

Think of something other than software that would benefit from open source ideas, and that could be organized to meet that challenge. Get back to me.

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=504&part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdblog

Date: 11/23/05 (Microsoft Windows)    Keywords: software, virus, spyware

I'm getting DSL, and I've been advised that I need to get serious about protecting my computer. I'm asking for recommendations for anti-virus/firewall/spyware software. Is there anything that does all three? It's always irritated me that I'm expected to buy three kinds of software.

Thanks,
Eric

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/ms_windows/52287.html

Date: 11/25/05 (Computer Help)    Keywords: software, spyware, microsoft

I just posted a post about scanning for network computers, because when i open adware lavasoft on the laptop, it always freezes at this scanning:
software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run

The laptop has MAJOR problems, on the backroung saying: "spyware infection" on a black box in red writing and there is also a red circle with a white X in the icon tray that always pops up a message saying: "your computer is infected, windows has detected spyware infection.....windows will now download and install the most up=to-date spyware for you"

So PLEASE help. I dont know how to get rid of it, and it wont let you browse the internet just keeps going to weird pages with a whole lotta links.

So please help me!! what should i do? it's on a network, so I'm wondering if there is anything I can do from THIS computer to help THAT one?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/535574.html

Date: 11/25/05 (Web Development)    Keywords: software, browser

Whenever I visit www.loot.com in Firefox (1.0.7) the browser crashes. There seems to be plenty of rich media on the Loot. Is it my software or does this happen to anyone else? (ie, is it loot?)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/webdev/273914.html

Date: 11/27/05 (Computer Help)    Keywords: software, yahoo

( i'm using my sister's comp if anyone is wondering.)

my comp info:

windows 98 se
ie 6.0
people pc dialup

Ok, so I had to get people PC dial-up internet cause SBC dsl sucked and it kept going out. Took a unsually long time to get the cd in the mail, and then when I finally got it, the software was incredibly slow and buggy, I kept getting script errors from their stupid "home page" that you CANT close unless you want to disconnect (you have to leave it open, like aol), which I found very annoying, not to mention their joke of "Accelerated speed" service which wasn't too much faster, and made all images look like crap. (I'm sorry, even aol 9.0 is faster.)


So then, I had an idea. I installed windows 98 dialup networking with my people pc login info and local access number, and then uninstalled the people pc software. I tried to connect with dialup networking, it connected fine,didn't require me to have any stupid page open, and I thought everything was fine, so I restarted.

Ok, so my home page is set to yahoo.com. This is the problem -

NOW EVERY SITE IS BLOCKED EXCEPT FOR PEOPLEPC.COM!

wtf? I type in yahoo.com, gmail.com, etc, it either gives me a "cannot find page error", or redirects me to a peoplepc.com site that tries to force me to download their software again. I cannot access ANY other site but THEIRS - every other site is blocked. I don't think I should be forced to use their buggy, slow and poorly written software if I don't want to - i'm simply using the service I pay for. Any site I go to will not load unless it's on peoplepc.com. I also tried to go on aim, yahoo, etc. That didn't work either.

I tried to look for where the sites may be blocked, but I can't fix it. I find this kinda ridiculous - can anyone tell me how to fix it or what they did? I can't use the software, it keeps freezing my otherwise pretty fast computer, and I refuse to download or use it again. I just want to browse the internet in peace without them in my face.

Thanks!

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/537382.html

Date: 11/27/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software, java

I have received several questions regarding java certifications. This is a concise guide to java software certification options for java developers, software architects, non-developers like project managers, product managers etc. considering your current expertise and career goals. There are two main choices: Certification(s) from Sun Microsystems or BrainBench. Sun certifications are held in much higher esteem than [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/guide-to-java-software-certifications/

Date: 11/30/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software, java, web

This blog (Simple Thoughts on Java and Web Software) has been featured again in Feedster Top 500 list. This time we ranked 33. Last time we ranked 97. Each month, Feedster brings you a list of 500 of the most interesting and important blogs. Enjoy browsing to see what people are reading, to find feeds that [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/this-blog-is-featured-in-feedster-top-500-november-december-ranked-33/