Monthly Archives: November 2005
Macromedia Patches Critical Flash Flaw
A gaping security hole in Macromedia Inc.s Flash Player could put millions of Web surfers at risk of PC hijack attacks, the company warned...
The Last of the Big Microsoft Product Launches?
SAN FRANCISCO—Will Mondays official launch of SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2005 be one of Microsofts last big launches?
Thats a...
Kaseya Promotes Rent-to-Own with MSPs
As a software industry veteran who has had a hand in a number of successful startups (such as Platinum Software Corp., for one), Gerald...
Yahoo Ringing, But Not Sprint
Internet giant Yahoo Inc.s latest endeavor, a cell phone service, will use the network of Cingular Wireless, a source said Monday.
Its choice of cell...
CA Spins Off Ingres as Independent Company
CA on Monday announced it has spun off its recently open-sourced database, Ingres, putting it in the hands of Garnett & Helfrich Capital, a...
Mountain West Saves Systems
Whats an application service provider to do when its staff is overworked, its network strained and its ability to deliver promised services endangered? Call...
New Worm Targets Linux Web Service Holes
Over the last few days, a new worm, Linux.Plupii, which attacks Linux systems via Web-server related services, has made its appearance.This worm, also known...
Feel Free to Ignore the New SQL Server
It has been almost six years since Microsoft released a new version of SQL Server, and now after so much discussion it appears we...
Sprint Nextel Launches Push-to-Picture Service
Banking on the success of push-to-talk mobile phone services, Sprint Nextel on Monday announced a walkie-talkie service for sharing photographs.
Nextel Direct Send Picture lets...
Golden Gate Capital to Acquire Geac
Private equity firm Golden Gate Capital announced Monday it intends to acquire Geac in an all-cash transaction valued at about $1 billion, or $11.10...