Date: 05/23/06 (Open Source)    Keywords: software

This has always been the political split between the Free Software movement and the Open Source software movement.

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=659

Date: 05/23/06 (IT Professionals)    Keywords: software, asp, security

hello folks,

does anyone have any experience running this software?

http://www.desktopstandard.com/PolicyMakerApplicationSecurity.aspx

it basically allows applications to run with different privileges than the user that runs them (for
example, granting local administrative access for specific apps that require it). we're looking to be
able to remove our AutoCAD users from the local administrative groups of their workstations.

if you've got any experience with/comments on this tool or the publisher, i'd love to hear from you :)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/itprofessionals/38515.html

Date: 05/23/06 (Java Web)    Keywords: software

Customers who bought Sony CDs with XCP copy control software (rootkit) are set to get refunds as a result of the consolidated class action settlement. Sony was sued in three separate class action lawsuits, which were consolidated into Monday’s settlement. The suits were launched in November 2005, soon after computer science researchers disclosed that Sony’s XCP [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/sony-rootkit-class-action-lawsuit-settled/

Date: 05/24/06 (Security)    Keywords: software

It's considering cutting admin rights on internal desktops, meaning employees wouldn't be able to install any software they like.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6075898.html

Date: 05/25/06 (C Sharp)    Keywords: software, html, xml

I just finished the beta of ZMLC, which can be located at:
http://www.mathgladiator.com/jeff/code.html

In a nutshell, the software lets me (and anyone that wishes) to define an object model in one large file. This file is compiled to produce C++ headers, serialization code to and from XMLjr, and serialization code to and from flat binary. Furthermore, a C# class library is built with the same behavior (except for binary serialization). My goal was to create a C# scene editor for a C++ scene graph that evolves constantly.

Anyone want to beta test?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/csharp/62921.html

Date: 05/25/06 (Open Source)    Keywords: software

Over the last several years the industry has been going through a real-world cost-benefit analyis on software patents, thanks to open source. Patents failed the test.

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=663

Date: 05/25/06 (SQL Server)    Keywords: software, xml, database, sql, microsoft

Okay. So I've been trying to install SQL Server 2005 for about a month now, on and off. I keep running into the usual problems. My boss wants it installed now now now, so this time I went whole hog. I uninstalled everything remotely Microsoft (including all versions of Visual Studio, all versions of the .NET framework, Office, and a bunch of little add-ons I assumed went to Visual Studio, like WSE and the XML parsers) from the machine. I physically deleted every file I could from the C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server directory. (instapi.dll, from the Microsoft SQL Server\90 directory could not be deleted, no matter what I did, but everything else went away). I try to install, and when I get to the point where it's actually going to install the software< I get the following dialog box:

The following components that you chose to install are already installed on the machine. To view a report of available options and alternatives click on Details.
SQL Server Database Services 9.00.1309.06
Analysis Services 9.00.1309.06
Reporting Services 9.00.852
Notification Services 9.00.852
Integration Services 9.00.852
Workstation Components, Books Online, and development tools 9.00.852

Each of these has a checkbox next to it, but all the checkboxes are blank. When I hit Next, I get the following dialog box:
None of the selected features can be installed or upgraded. Setup cannot proceed since no effective change can be made to the machine. To continue, click Back and select features to install.

Now, I know the physical fiels aren't there, since I uninstalled the software and then deleted any artifactas, so the problem must be that there are some stray registry keys telling the install procedure that the software still exists on the machine. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of registry keys written by SQL Server 2005, so I can make sure everything is gone before I try this again?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/sqlserver/48457.html

Date: 05/29/06 (Java Web)    Keywords: software, security, virus, antivirus

Symantec’s antivirus software, which protects some of the world’s largest corporations and US government agencies, suffers from a flaw that lets hackers seize control of computers to steal sensitive data, delete files or implant malicious programs, researchers from eEye Digital Security said. Symantec is investigating the issue. The reported threat to computer users would be severe, [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/symantec-anti-virus-software-exposes-computers-to-hackers/

Date: 05/30/06 (Software)    Keywords: software

Hi!

Pls take a look at this free software - FotoTagger. It allows adding comments to objects on the photo, stores comments' text within JPEG, and publishes photos to LJ blog (to Sponsored account - Free does not allow uploading pics). Works in Windows.

Get it here.

I'd appreciate your comments and ideas.

Thanks!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/software/64677.html

Date: 05/30/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, microsoft

Consumer security software due out this summer is pitted against Microsoft's OneCare and Symantec's upcoming 'Genesis.'

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6078036.html

Date: 05/31/06 (Asp Dot Net)    Keywords: software, xml, database

I’ve been challenged at my work to develop something on the order of a mobile helpdesk.
We run clientele as our helpdesk software, not that it’s important but it’s pretty popular.
Also my department just got new Windows Mobile devices and I’m been exploring different ways to use them and I’m looking into being able to view a database remotely.
Is it possible to extend a database view with ASMX is that what ASMX does, or should I be looking at straight XML for just simply viewing a remote database table.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/aspdotnet/69025.html

Date: 05/31/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

Symantec's next-generation security software, now offically named Norton 360, faces a possible delivery delay.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6078391.html

Date: 06/01/06 (Java Web)    Keywords: software

Assume Foo Bah distributes a software which uses (plugin) API from a GPL’ed software. However this work is not distributed or packaged with the GPL’ed software. It is independently downloaded by the users of GPL’ed software to add functionality to their GPL’ed software. Is Foo Bah’s software required to be under GPL? GPL license states that [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/a-gpl-license-question/

Date: 06/04/06 (Computer Help)    Keywords: software, web

what i am looking for is some software, or a script type of thing, that will auto create thumbnail pages, and when clicked on take you to the image. this is for webpages, i had 2 good leads, but i somehow managed to forget to bookmark them. any and all help would be appreciated.

x-posted like a mofo

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/634856.html

Date: 06/06/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, microsoft

As part of a broader move into the security arena, Microsoft updates and rebrands Antigen e-mail security software.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080284.html

Date: 06/06/06 (Java Web)    Keywords: software, java, web

What is my agenda for Simple Thoughts blog? What are my goals? My goal is to provide accurate and quality information on java and web technologies. It includes providing code samples, software, wordpress plugins, software reviews, news and views, architectural discussions and much more. I share my experiences, my aha moments on software development and also [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/my-simple-goals/

Date: 06/06/06 (Web Technology)    Keywords: software

Software package allows users to create, share digital comic books based on content providers' movies, games.
Images: Creating comics

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-6080551.html

Date: 06/06/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

Designed to consolidate security data, Preventsys software will enhance McAfee's security risk management, company says.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080428.html

Date: 06/06/06 (Computer Help)    Keywords: software

Hey there. I've got a bit of an annoyance with my PC and I was hoping someone would be able to help me with it.

The motherboard has an onboard sound card, but I bought a 5.1 card so I could use my speakers. However, in order to use the front ports (the mic and headphones) I need to have the onboard sound on instead of the new sound card.

It wouldn't be that big of a problem, if I didn't have to keep switching out my speakers with my headset.


So:
Is this a hardware or software problem?
And can I switch the front ports to be used with the sound card?



Thanks for the help, if I get any. :D

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/635703.html

Date: 06/07/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, microsoft

Due out this summer, the consumer security software will rival Microsoft's recently launched Windows Live OneCare and Symantec's products.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080752.html