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January 01, 2004
January 30, 2004
MS Fights Phishing, Revamps URLs
By
Brad Shimmin
at 11:25 AM
In an attempt to do away with spoofed urls all together, Microsoft posted a Knowledge Base Article this week outlining its plans to simply do away with user name and authentication information within urls. With a soon-to-be-released update, your IE browser and Windows Explorer will no longer support login urls like this. Problem solved, right?
http(s)://username:password@server/resource.ext
With no end in sight to the terrors of Phishing, it is good to see Microsoft take some sort of action, even if extreme. But isn't this a standard supported by other browsers like Mozilla and built into many applications as a means for allowing users to log in via http sans a log in prompt? Well, at least it's a better plan than the company's previous advice.
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The Father of 'CtrlAltDelete' Retires
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Tom LaSusa
at 10:05 AM
His name may not be familiar to you, but next time you press those three magic buttons on your computer -- Ctrl, Alt, and Delete -- you can thank David Bradley for his indispensible contribution to PC computing.
Bradley is retiring Friday, January 30th, after almost 29 years with IBM. But it's his creation of a snippet of code back in 1975 that enables the depression of the three key combo on your keyboard to restart that stubborn computer, that propelled him to fame.
David, we salute you. Enjoy your retirement. It's well earned!
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January 27, 2004
Doom Worm Net Slowdown
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Brad Shimmin
at 03:11 PM
As of 11am eastern today, the Doom Worm seems to have had its way with the Internet, slowing page downloads from 2.7 seconds (over the previous week)
to 3.8 to 3.9 second across the Keynote Business 40 Internet Performance Index. I can hardly wait for February 1st, when this worm really does its damage. Thanks SCO.
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Open Source Spending Numbers
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Brad Shimmin
at 10:58 AM
Our friends at NOP World are predicting that IT organizations will spend 2.8% more in 2004 on open source than they did the preceding year. That may not sound like a lot, but when you consider that the overall growth in IT spending in 2004 is expected to reach 5.3 percent, it's easy to see that open source will play an important role in enterprise rollouts this year. However, North America will not lead the way in budgeting for open source.
...the country that predicts the largest increase for 2004 is Germany, where government departments have increasingly chosen to drop Microsoft in favour of Open Source. German IT decision makers predict that they will spend 4.3% more on Open Source applications in 2004 than 2003, compared to 2.7% in France, 2.6% in both the UK and the US.
Novell's purchase of SuSE just makes more and more sense as time goes by.
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January 26, 2004
Brilliant Phishing Advice from MS
By
Brad Shimmin
at 05:26 PM
The costs of domain spoofing are indeed staggering, as is the task of heading off the almost daily arrival of Phishing tactics. But according to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 833786
"The most effective step that you can take to help protect yourself from malicious hyperlinks is not to click them."
Ok, so let me get this straight. The way to steer clear of malicious web sites is to not visit them. What was I thinking.
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New Content Online
By
Tom LaSusa
at 11:07 AM
Howdy Folks,
The second half of our January 22nd , 2004 Issue is now online. Here's a peek at some of the fine articles you'll find:
• A Review of Network-Based VPN Services. Darrin Woods investigates services from four worthy competitors. Discover why Newcomer Virtela offers the best value.
• A Workshop on WLAN Design. Building a wireless LAN is no easy job. For starters, you must assess your infrastructure's RF environment and map out access point placement to help ensure good performance. Don't be intimidated; we'll help get you started.
• Our On Location series returns to McCarran International Airport as it breaks new ground with the deployment of an RFID baggage-handling system.
In addition, you'll find BuzzCuts, Quick Takes, Last Mile, and plenty more. Just check out our Table of Contents.
As always, you can find these and many more stories via our RSS feed with ease.
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Just call him Sir Bill
By
Tom LaSusa
at 10:58 AM
Thanks to his "wonderful contributions to the Enterprise," her Royal Majesty the Queen of England, will be bestowing an honorary knighthood on the one and only Bill Gates.
We're sure that this has absolutely nothing to do with the soon-to-be sir William's 210 billion dollar donation to Cambridge. No sir. Not one penny.
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January 22, 2004
My non-Windows desktop is better than yours
By
Brad Shimmin
at 04:10 PM
In response to IBM's alleged memo on migrating all desktops to Linux by 2005, Sun's own Jonathan Schwartz has got some free advice for IBM on moving to a non-Windows environment. Here's a choice excerpt:
Given your recent decision to put Lotus Notes on ice, and that your WebSphere strategy has plagued you with an integration problem best described as "Middleware is Everywhere" - we'd also like to offer you our server system, the Java Enterprise System, at $100/employee (with a cap at $12M).
I guess the notion of a truly altruistic act is indeed nothing more than a pipe dream.
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January 21, 2004
The Mouse goes Wireless
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Tom LaSusa
at 02:40 PM
The folks at DisneyWorld have a clever, new way of keeping guests happy and content in the Magic Kingdom -- "Pal Mickey." This ten-inch plush Mickey Mouse is actually a portable information kiosk, providing guests with news on park attractions, the length of lines, tidbits on Magic Kingdom history and more.
The doll is packed full of the latest advances in wireless communication technology, and functions in all four of the Disney Florida Resorts.
How do you know when the Mouse has something important to tell you? Not to worry -- Mickey starts to vibrate and giggle before gabbing.
Get you minds out of the gutter! It's Mickey for pete's sake!
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Wide Open Linux to Debut
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Brad Shimmin
at 01:05 PM
There's a new Linux magazine in town catering to the more technical crowd, called Wide Open Linux. Sure it's published by Red Hat, and sure it will contain much marketing hype/fodder for Red Hat software, certification, and such, but if it can provide the useful chops for both professionals and enthusiasts, who cares. It sounds like a valuable addition to the tech publishing universe. Sign me up.
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Text Message Prayers? Heaven Forbid
By
Tom LaSusa
at 09:26 AM
Anyone can make a buck these days, it seems. Submitted for your consideration: A Finnish service that answered people's prayers with a wireless phone text message sent by "Jesus." For about 1.20 euros ($1.52) per message, Finland residents could send in their text message prayer, and later receive a heavenly response.
Finland's mobile content watchdog, MAPEL, has since shut the service down.
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January 20, 2004
Quote of the Day: Linus on the Desktop
By
Brad Shimmin
at 05:37 PM
Linus Torvalds: from a recent interview with Australian IT:
"It's going to take literally five to 10 years before 'normal users' start seeing Linux desktop, but in the technical space it's doing pretty well, especially in companies that can support it already."
Just who then is using Linux on the desktop, "Abby Someone?"
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From Mars with Love
By
Brad Shimmin
at 11:15 AM
Just look at what the NASA Rover sent back. Evidently, there are no limits to the lengths our editors will go (in this case 40 million miles) to put new technology to the test:
[with apologies to Marvin the Martian]
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New Issue Online
By
Tom LaSusa
at 09:42 AM
Howdy Folks,
The first half of our January 22nd Issue is now online. Here's a peek at some of the excellent articles you'll find inside:
• Jon William Toigo heads up our cover package on Disaster Recovery Planning and Disaster Recovery Services. Follow along with Jon as he explores DR strategies that can tilt your data recovery odds in your favor.
• Steven J. Schuchart, Jr. examines Handheld Storage options in our Buyer's Guide. New handheld storage devices offer increased capacity, but IT faces new compatibility, cost and business suitability challenges. Read up before you buy.
• The debut of our new column, RealityIT. Who is this mysterious IT professional Hunter Metatek? His identity may be a mystery, but his problems are probably all to familiar to you. In this first column, Hunter addresses the problem of getting caught between your CIO and the IT Team you supervise.
In addition, you'll find other columns, our Sneak Previews, Career Coach advice, and plenty more. Just check out our Table of Contents.
As always, you can find these and many more stories via our RSS feed with ease.
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January 16, 2004
USB -- Feel the Steam
By
Brad Shimmin
at 10:34 AM
Just when you thought it wasn't possible to further abuse the USB standard, along comes something so incredibly stupid that it just might become the next nerd rendition of Tickle Me Elmo. It's the Paulownia! a 30ml per hour steam pumping humidifier capable of wetting even the dryest eyes. Obviously no all night coding/gaming session should be without it. However, there is one danger, according to the manufacturer:
In order for the fog not to hit to the personal computer and the like directly with wind direction, 10cm separating, please use.
Right. Don't point the humidifier at the sensitive electronics. Check.
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January 14, 2004
Keeping an eye on CAN-Spam
By
Brad Shimmin
at 10:47 AM
For what is perhaps the first time in recorded history, mere registered voters and other mortals will be able to track the effectiveness of legislation. Meet the CAN-Spam Monitor, a weekly statistical tabulation of spam traffic that does not comply with the CAN-Spam act. This free promotional tool, built by Commtouch Software, also tracks the number of new spam outbreaks over the same period of time. Pretty nifty stuff.
Oh, and in case you're wondering, the score thus far: Spammers 99%, CAN-Spam 1%. Go Team!
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January 13, 2004
Forget Google, how 'bout "Moo-gle"
By
Tom LaSusa
at 11:30 AM
With hamburger lovers fearing that the next bite of their bovine delicacies could result in a dose of mad cow disease -- it should come as no surprise that web sites and search engines have been beseiged by worried consumers trying to sort out the good information from the bad. Unfortunately, with so many sites offering "the facts," finding accurate information can be as easy and navigating a grazing field full of cow-pies.
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SCO Reiterates...Again
By
Brad Shimmin
at 10:23 AM
Those press releases just keep on comin'. No more than 18 hours after the Open Source Development Labs announced an Intel- and Novell-backed, $10 million Linux Defense Fund to pay litigation fees incurred by Linux users who unwittingly fall prey to SCO litigation, SCO handed out a press release of its own. Unfortunately, the Lindon Utah-based SCO didn't have much to say in response, except to restate its "ownership of UNIX Intellectual Property." Oh, and there's a web site illustrating how Santa Cruz Operation purchased UNIX and UnixWare from Novell. Someone wake me up when SCO runs out of paper.
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January 12, 2004
Buddy can you spare an IP?
By
Brad Shimmin
at 04:49 PM
From the inbox of a Network Computing editor:
HiŻ i lost my IP address for my linotronic 200p image setter. Struggling to find it. If you could find it, please send it to my email address. thank you
Yes, please, if anyone has seen this man's IP address, in the name of all that is good, send it to P.O. Box nowhere.
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One man's Potato is another's PC
By
Tom LaSusa
at 02:11 PM
You've heard of cars being lemons right? Well one fellow in Berlin angrily returned a PC he bought in a store because, as he claimed, when he opened the casing, he found potatos instead of computer parts.
The store quickly replaced the produce-filled PC, but became suscpicious when, a few days later, the gentleman returned with the second computer, saying he no longer needed one and wanted his money back.
Sure enough, when they opened the computer, they found more potatos.
The police are now investigating the man for fraud and hoping to "mash" his potato scheme (insert groan here).
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2004: A SPAM-Tacular Start!
By
Tom LaSusa
at 11:05 AM
The new anti-SPAM laws kicked in on January 1st. Has it made a difference in your inbox yet?
Granted, maybe it's a little premature to be asking such questions, but that hasn't stopped a few folks from making observations...and some not so positve ones at that.
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January 11, 2004
It's Your Birthday Jeff Bezos!
By
Brad Shimmin
at 10:20 PM
Those wacky Amazonians are at it again. Instead of the typical gazillion semi-related search results and highly suspect Listmania! entries from very lonely people, if you enter the search phrase "Old Fart," you'll get one very targeted, very shagadelic result.
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January 09, 2004
Quote of the Day
By
Brad Shimmin
at 04:28 PM
Linus on releasing 2.6.1 before taking flight:
I'm going to be in Australia (and on airplanes) for the week, but we're
all in the capable hands of Andrew, so why worry? The fact that I'm
fleeing the country should in no way be construed as anything sinister at
all, no siree. Nope. I'm innocent, and nobody saw me do it.
he is just kidding, right?
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January 08, 2004
IBM to Take The Linux Plunge?
By
Brad Shimmin
at 05:19 PM
Well, if all good things come to those who wait, then the linux community must be the most patient group of people on this globe. According to an internal memo leaked to that irascible publication, the Inquirer, IBM CIO Bob Greenberg wants to move everyone in IBM to a Linux desktop, complete with Open Source accoutrements.
...our chairman has challenged the IT organization, and indeed all of IBM, to move to a Linux based desktop before the end of 2005. This means replacing productivity, web access and viewing tools with open standards based equivalents.
A massive undertaking to say the least. Good luck Big Blue!
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January 07, 2004
Linux/Job Advancement on the Cheap
By
Brad Shimmin
at 02:40 PM
So you've always wanted to pencil in some Linux certification letters behind your name. Well, the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has got a deal for you. If you're going to be at the LinuxWorld Conference at the Javits Convention Center in New York on January 21st and 22nd, the LPI will let you test for LPI 101 and 201 free of charge.
The only catch is you've got to register before the show. You'll also need twenty clams and a photo id...a small price to pay for furthering your IT skills and helping Linux take another important step into the enterprise.
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January 06, 2004
Windows is Cheaper, No Really
By
Brad Shimmin
at 05:37 PM
Microsoft is pushing against Linux again with a new ad campaign focusing on "the facts" of Linux vs Windows TCO. The Microsoft microsite, which is the basis of the campaign truly does a fine job of rolling out "independent" analysis concerning a number of spot issues like staffing and server performance. But interestingly enough, one of the site's main elements, an "I Want To" toolbox, lets users demand to:
- Migrate from UNIX
- Upgrade from Windows NT
- Consolidate Servers
Um, where's the migrate from Linux button?
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January 05, 2004
Command Line Schmmand Line
By
Brad Shimmin
at 11:36 AM
Who says you have to know your grep from your awk to use Linux or *nix for that matter? Robin 'Roblimo' Miller over at NewsForge has been eschewing the command line since 2000. According to Robin, it's now possible to run Linux without knowing any commands besides point-and-click and cut-and-paste. If that's true, then who needs geeks? Bold words to be sure.
What I'm predicting here is exactly what members of the old "Linux should only be for geeks like us" club have always feared: Linux that Sam Sixpack and Polly Pina Colada can use it as thoughtlessly as they use Windows today. It is part of the "World dominates Linux" process, and it is going to happen whether you like it or not.
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