Lobby4Linux explains us Internet Explorer's Insecurity

Lobby4Linux explains us Internet Explorer's Insecurity
In an article called "What Part of Virus and Spyware Didn't You Understand?"

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Paris accelerates move to open source

The city of Paris is accelerating its move to free and open-source software as part of a strategy to reduce its dependence on suppliers.

...the migration continues ...

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Google Base OFFICIALLY Launched [via GoogleBlog]

Google just OFFICIALLY launched a new service that crawls services such as Google SiteMaps, Google Print, and Google Video.

I see a great advertisement oportunity, I already made mine.

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OS Upgrade ?

In an article published by Zdnet , regarding Windows Vista at the time I was there, here are the poll results.
It makes me wonder ...

4GB of ECC ram in one large DDR stick!

The 4GB barrier has been broken, and the package is huge.
It's too bad its DDR 333! I wonder how much these babys cost?

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Similarity between Linux and Frankenstein's monster

Small funny article about similarity between Linux and Frankenstein's monster.
A "must read".

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Paint.NET v2.5 Beta 5 is NOW OUT!!

Paint.NET v2.5 Beta 5 is out so download it. Paint.net is just like photo shop but better and FREE!!

and I find out about it just now

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Why Every Windows User Needs a Linux Live CD

Has your Windows computer ever failed to boot or refused to go online? You know that if you could just get online you could search for an answer to your problem. Thats why you have to get one of that Linux Live Cds.

Well writen, I have one in my pocket all the time, cause my friends need them :D

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Kill Bill's Browser - Switch to Firefox

Google is offering $1 for every referral to Firefox with Google toolbar. So, downhillbattle.org made a free script that you can install on your website to detect IE and encourage people to switch. For every user you encourage to switch, you get a $1.

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How Microsoft Takes a Name

Have you heard of the new Microsoft product called Windows Defender ? Find out how they legaly stole the name.

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Student gets $117,500 in website free speech case

A New Jersey school district will pay $117,500 to a student who was punished for creating a website that included critical statements about his middle school.

Too bad this wouldn't work in China

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Leaked Pictures of Socket F

Dutch language site Tweakers.net has the first pictures of AMD's Socket F, aka Socket 1207. This socket introduces support for DDR 2 memory and some say it will offer the ability for a integrated PCI Express controller on the cpu. Socket F is meant to be used in systems with more than one Opteron cpu.
SITE IN DUTCH

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Book: Just Say No to Microsoft

Author Tony Bove gives us another tool to help people understand that Windows isn't the only option. The book discusses the origin of Microsoft as a small software company and explains how the "company's practices over the years have discouraged innovation, stunted competition, and helped foster an environment ripe for viruses, bugs, and hackers."

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VoIP Users May Reach 4 Million

Broadband IP telephony may get big boost from the integration of cellular, Wi-Fi and VoIP, according to a report released Monday by In-Stat.

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Free Link Directory

Today I opened a Free Link Directory
http://linkdirectory.fara-sens.org

Microsoft's 'big bang' could be its last

When Microsoft releases its SQL Server 2005 database on Nov. 7, it will have been five years since the last version debuted. If Windows Vista arrives as scheduled next fall, it too will follow its predecessor by five years.

Me: Who's gonna hear from Microsoft in 5 years? (remember these words)

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Firefox download available from Microsoft Windows Live!

Really funny prank played by a Microsoft Live Gadget developer

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Adware firm helps FBI nab botnet hackers

Adware maker 180solutions claims to be a key witness in the case against three Dutchmen accused of running a botnet which controlled 1.5m PCs.


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Chinese Government Blocks Blog

A popular Chinese blog has been blocked by the Chinese authorities, according to Paris-based press freedom group Reporters Without Borders.


in other news digg was also blocked because it made references to it


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Google Patent for User Targeted Search Results

Google has filed a patent for user targeted, or attention targeted, search results which will change the ranking of Google's organic results per each individual user based upon that user's search behavior, location, sites visited, and even 'typing behavior'.

Those guys at $oogle are making Microsoft look like amateurs when it comes to world domination!
If they want world domination, they will do it with quality products, I can live with that.

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Girl's don't exist on the Internets!

I am a girl on the Internet. Yes, I said it. A girl on the Internet. There really are quite a few of us. I can type. I can play games with the best of you. And you, my friend, are about to get owned by a girl. A supposed myth tells us her adventures on the Internet. Interesting read.

Really love the site ...

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Novell SuSE Dumps KDE!!!

It is a sad day indeed. KDE is being dumped by SuSE. I think people should give Kubuntu, and Mepis a try personally. GNOME is great, but KDE is a good tool to convert Windows users...despite it's proprietary QT Licencse requirement. KDE will still be included in the distrobution, but GNOME will be the development dollars now go.

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Microsoft unveils web-based strategy

Microsoft is to deliver versions of its leading software products over the internet in what senior executives at the company say is the "biggest announcement we have made in a decade".

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,9075-1854479,00.html

Wow, maybe they should have a "Submit ideea" link on their page, to come up with something new.

Do you know what Freecell is?

No, I'm not talking about the game, Some websites sell pixels, this one gives links in a cell for free.

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Will weather control become a reality?

Following the recent wave of devastating Atlantic hurricanes that have battered the Gulf Coast and Caribbean, minds at the USAF and elsewhere are thinking of ways to influence the development of these storms, to switch them off, and possibly, turn them on.

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19 year old boy kills after getting forum advice..

19 year old boy kills after getting forum advice..

Too much internet will kill you, too bad we can't ban all the idiots ...

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Basic security for the Home User

A short article, but to the point, regarding security of our Windows systems.

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Microsoft Silently Supporting Linux..

Microsoft hires Aruba Networks to install world's largest next-gen wireless network...covering 17 million square feet, 277 buildings, and 5000 access points. The press release covering this doesn't mention that Aruba's controllers all run linux...

Somehow this doesn't surprise me one bit, like they don't have servers and workstations running linux ...sure ...

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Howto choose your hosting company

Ok, so here's the deal.
I made this website because of people's need for knowledge.
Many people don't know where to buy hosting, or how to buy hosting, and after they paid their money realize that they got something that doesn't match their needs.
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Second is the budget. You must know how much you are willing to pay for the services. This depends of every persons willing to pay. If it is a personal site it won't cost to much, but if it's for business it may cost a little more. (for a small site it can be 3$/month). A host that is cheap doesn't mean it is bad, but my personal opinion is that you get what you pay for. (sometimes technical support costs)
Now that you know this you can start searching for webhosts. (google is a good place – or you can contact us)
When you found some webhosts you need to find additional information about them,
like the servers they are running, uptime, how good their technical support is (contact them), response time, and sites hosted with them, and for how long they existed.
Another personal opinion of mine is that you shouldn't pay in advance for more than 3 months, cause many things can happen in 3 months.
Don't go with hosts that offer unlimited webspace and bandwidth (unlimited hard drive haven't been invented yet), cause that means they are overselling and their servers are overcrowded and very used. Overselling is not bad if it is done right.
It's also very important that you read their Terms of service (TOS), cause maybe they won't like some things you do and your account could get suspended.
Also check their “Money Back Guarantee” and don't hesitate to claim your money back if they don't fit your needs.

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Cost of Bots

Here's the true value of a compromised PC...

"Ancheta's arrest casts light on a shadowy industry so competitive that the sale of access to 2,000 compromised PCs can fetch as little as $400, or 20 cents per machine."

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The Real Cost of Retraining for OpenOffice.org

One of the most frequently voiced objections when discussing a migration to OpenOffice.org is the cost of retraining the users. The argument is raised as a cost barrier, and essentially amounts to claiming that it would be cheaper to upgrade to the next version of Microsoft Office than to retrain users on OpenOffice.org.

I don't really got the idea "to retrain". What is to retrain? ...it is exactly the same thing, just that one is free.
Just install open office and tell the users it is the newest version of office, an upgrade, they will use it.

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Thunderbird 1.5 RC Released

"Thunderbird 1.5 RC 1 is a preview of our award-winning email client. Thunderbird 1.5 RC 1 is for our early adopter community, and our Extension developers."

Just downloaded it, runs smooth as always.

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Microsoft Silently Supporting Linux..

Microsoft hires Aruba Networks to install world's largest next-gen wireless network...covering 17 million square feet, 277 buildings, and 5000 access points. The press release covering this doesn't mention that Aruba's controllers all run linux...

It seems not even Microsoft know what they are doing ...oh well ...good luck.

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Apple wants to have first Intel dual-core processors

Apple wants to be one of the first PC manufacturers utilizing Intel's upcoming dual-core processors in 2006. Apple hopes to launch these processors in new laptops.

Woulden't it be cheaper and better to go with AMD ? I have seen alot of systems in my life, and yes, the newer AMD performs better

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Man Indicted for Installing Adware on 400,000 Machines

Finally the law is beginning to take some action. He made $60,000 installing pop-ups for 180solutions and Gammacash. The government will seize the money and his BMW.

I mean let's be serious ...he made only 60k ?

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Linux VS Windows ...reloaded

You think Linux sucks ?
Windows sucks even better, it dont have su!! What kind of a OS dont have su? Or aleast something that dont require a logout to change to adminstration (or, in *nix terms, root). And, about those companies saying “Windows is more secure then Linux”, they should also burn in hell with Microsoft. How can they compare a bare Windows system with nothing on it to a full Linux Distribution with several hundred applications? Huh? How is that fair? Its Not. Those companies are paid by Microsoft (*hint* *hint*) to prove that Windows is more secure, yet, their benchmarks (the number of vulns released in a period of time) are not too accurate….they compare a basic Windows 2003 Server install to a full Redhat Server install, which contains much more then that. Also, about their “Windows is cheaper then Linux” accusations…….how much did Microsoft bribe them to say that? 10k? 15k? Thats probably how Windows is cheaper….when Microsoft pays you off for saying its cheaper, and Linux dont have to pay you off, because it already is cheaper, and everyone knows it. IT costs are not usually higher with Linux, as long as you dont have a bunch of nitwits working in your IT department…which, in most MS running places is pretty much true..hehe.