Monthly Archives: October 2005
Coalition Posts Spyware Risk Guidelines
The Anti-Spyware Coalition published new guidelines on Thursday designed to help consumers assess whether or not a software product is considered spyware. The group...
SCO Isnt Going Away Anytime Soon
The only person who has written more about SCO than yours truly is Pamela Jones of Groklaw. So, when PJ—a real, live person by...
Sun Extends Support for Java Platforms
Sun Microsystems, Inc. is working hard to ensure that its Java Desktop and Java Enterprise Systems are supported on as many Linux, Unix and...
Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Security Processes
Last week I participated in an IT executive roundtable in New York, where we asked the audience what subjects were currently top of mind....
UPS Credits Supply Chain Services for Growth
New logistics technologies, supply chain services, an integrated shipping network, and strong branding are the key drivers behind the financial growth gained by United...
MSN Plays Nice With Book Publishers
MSNs announcement of a plan to digitize 150,000 out-of-copyright books came as no surprise, given that Google has been embarked on the same sort...
Google Opens Up About Open Source
The rumors never stop.
Google Inc. and Sun Microsystems Inc. will release a Web-based StarOffice desktop suite. Google will soon announce a new operating system.
The...
Microsoft Launches the Next Generation of Certifications
Microsoft Corp. Monday unveiled what it called a new generation of certifications for partners and IT executives, more reflective of the skills required.
The new...
IBM Gears Cell Chip for Industry and Game Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif.—IBM chip designers said that the Cell processor it is developing with partners Sony Corp and Toshiba Corp. will be suitable for...
Requirements of .Mobi Make Sense
Should Internet registrars be able to impose requirements on the sites that reside within the top level domains they organize? In general, Id say...