Monthly Archives: November 2005
Legal Analyst Sees Defects in Microsoft Open XML Initiative
Microsofts open standard Office XML format announcement may not be that big a deal, according to one standards attorney.
When Microsoft announced Monday that it...
Verizon Wireless Sues Another Spammer
Unwanted text messages from a Florida-based travel company were sent recently to 98,000 Verizon Wireless customers, according to a new lawsuit filed by the...
SANS Warns of Attack Shift to Apps, Network Devices
An increase in the number of holes in software applications and network devices like routers and switches is allowing malicious hackers to gain access...
SAP to Acquire Retail Software Developer
SAP AG announced Thursday the acquisition of Khimetrics Inc., a privately held retail analysis and optimization software development company thats been ranked as one...
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire: Microsoft and Open Standards
Kids know that when one kid lies all the time, the next thing out of his mouth is likely to be another lie.
So whats...
Two Sides to the Municipal Wi-Fi Story
Politicians have managed to stifle any sort of argument on the pros and cons of having government involved in providing free municipal-sponsored wireless Internet...
How Open Can Microsofts Formats Be?
Microsofts decision to submit its Office 12 file formats for adoption as formal standards has the spinmeisters working overtime. Id like to offer my...
Provias Web Services Simplify Warehouse Management
Provia Software Inc. is targeting a new release of its warehouse management system software, launched on Monday, at business and IT managers alike.
The distributed...
Office 12 Beta Brings UI Changes
Microsoft says Office "12"—the 12 is always in quotes since the company will probably end up calling the final release Office Vista or something—is...
TiVo Handheld Device Software Draws Ire at TV Network
TiVo Inc. announced this week that new software it plans to make available next year will allow users to download TV shows and films...