Monthly Archives: October 2008
Microsoft Releases Patch Tuesday Fixes with New Exploitability Index
Microsoft released 11 security bulletins for Patch Tuesday Oct. 14 as well as a new measuring stick to judge them by.The "Exploitability Index" appears...
Novell Gets CMDB Through Acquisition of Managed Objects
Novell added a major piece to its data center management software portfolio Oct. 15 when it acquired privately held Managed Objects. Terms of the...
Study: Use of Ruby Language on the Rise
A recent study from Black Duck Software shows that usage of the Ruby programming language is on the rise.Black Duck Software, which provides software...
Cisco CEO John Chambers Sees Company Growing Its Presence in Cloud Computing
ORLANDO, Fla.-When it comes to the future of cloud computing, CEOs John Chambers and Larry Ellison have different visions of what this technology can...
Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Features and Specs
The 2.0 GHz, 13-inch aluminum MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299, includes:
13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display
2.0 GHz Intel Core...
Why Google’s Search Dominance Won’t Wane
Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia and Wikia, last week shared his view on why search engine startups bother to compete with Google. The search...
What Makes a Critical Vulnerability Critical?
Today's Patch Tuesday bulletins announced 11 vulnerabilities: four critical, six important, and one moderate. What do these terms mean?You see severity ratings most of...
UC Adoption: Proceed with Caution
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FCC Clears Path for Free Wireless Broadband
It appears the Federal Communications Commission is ready to move forward with a spectrum auction in 2009 that would require the winning bidder to...
The Mac Moment: Apple Advice for IT Support Professionals
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This is the Mac Moment. Five years ago, Macs were still a fringe product for their fans. Today, Mac market share is 8 percent...