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Reviews & Articles :: Software Magazine :: June, 2006

June, 2006 Issue


MP3 & Audio Napster offers subscribers MP3 player Napster offers subscribers MP3 player

June 30, 2006 | Author: Greg Sandoval.
Napster has quietly begun offering customers a branded digital music player when they subscribe to Napster's service for a year, according to the company's Web site.

Business Microsoft shuffles more executives Microsoft shuffles more executives

June 29, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried.
Microsoft on Wednesday shuffled around several more executives as part of its ongoing restructuring of the company.

System & Utilities Two New IE Bugs Uncovered Two New IE Bugs Uncovered

June 29, 2006 | Author: Gregg Keizer.
A pair of unpatched bugs in Microsoft's popular Internet Explorer browser may soon be in play, as proof-of-concept code has gone public for both.

System & Utilities Symantec: Microsoft Not Synonymous With Security Symantec: Microsoft Not Synonymous With Security

June 29, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
Security vendor is ready to compete with the software giant, CEO says.

System & Utilities PC Protection Made Easy PC Protection Made Easy

June 29, 2006 | Author: Tom Spring.
AOL Active Security Monitor helps manage the security of multiple PCs. How well does it work?

Internet & Networks Google to Defend Ranking Methods in Court Google to Defend Ranking Methods in Court

June 29, 2006 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
Search giant seeks dismissal of case involving search index results.

Home & Education It's 2006. Has Google Indexed Your Kid's Social Security # Lately? It's 2006. Has Google Indexed Your Kid's Social Security # Lately?

June 28, 2006 | Author: Steve Bryant.
School's out for summer, but it looks like Google isn't taking any breaks.

Business Report: Google's Online Payment Service Due This Week Report: Google's Online Payment Service Due This Week

June 28, 2006 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
Search giant will test its GBuy online payments service, says The Wall Street Journal.

Software Development PeopleSoft 9 on the way PeopleSoft 9 on the way

June 27, 2006 | Author: Dawn Kawamoto.
Oracle is aiming to reassure nervous PeopleSoft users, concerned the software giant might force them to switch to Oracle's own set of applications

Internet & Networks Open source gets results, while Microsoft blames malware on 'stupid users' Open source gets results, while Microsoft blames malware on 'stupid users'

June 27, 2006 | Author: Ed Burnette.
Two very different news articles crossed my desk today. First, there was a report that open source developers on 32 projects fixed 900 bugs in two weeks that were reported by an automated scan program from Coverity, sponsored by a grant from U.S. Homeland Security. Second, a presentation was given by a Microsoft security official who said that rootkits, phishing, trojans, spyware, and other forms of malware had gotten so bad on Windows that IT departments needed to come up with a fast way to "nuke the systems from orbit", i.e., wipe out the hard drive and start over. He goes on to say that phishing is a problem because "there really is no patch for human stupidity".

System & Utilities Symantec Readies Anti-Phishing Software Symantec Readies Anti-Phishing Software

June 27, 2006 | Author: Jeremy Kirk.
New app, coming in September, is designed to protect against e-commerce and banking fraud.

System & Utilities Microsoft Warns of Dial-Up Bug Microsoft Warns of Dial-Up Bug

June 27, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
If you haven't updated Windows recently, your PC could be vulnerable.

System & Utilities Attack code for Windows flaw heightens risk Attack code for Windows flaw heightens risk

June 27, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Computer code that exploits a "critical" vulnerability in Windows has been released on the Internet, prompting Microsoft to issue a security advisory.

Internet & Networks Warner Bros. strikes deal with video-sharing site Warner Bros. strikes deal with video-sharing site

June 27, 2006 | Author: Greg Sandoval.
Warner Bros. Entertainment on Monday began selling full-length feature films and TV shows over the Internet via Guba, one of a legion of companies presenting amateur-videos on the Web.

Software Development Microsoft to launch code-sharing site Microsoft to launch code-sharing site

June 27, 2006 | Author: Martin LaMonica.
Microsoft on Tuesday is expected to officially launch a community-building Web site where it will share code with developers.

Business ClearCube launches first 'Vista blades' ClearCube launches first 'Vista blades'

June 26, 2006 | Author: Colin Barker.
New dual-core blades with updated software and virtualisation support will cut the cost of deploying a blade farm, ClearCube says

Business Microsoft plans unified messaging push Microsoft plans unified messaging push

June 26, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried.
Analysis: Later today, Microsoft will reveal plans to grab a stake in the emerging market for products that bring together voice, email and video communications

Internet & Networks Using Gmail as Your Universal Email Account Using Gmail as Your Universal Email Account

June 25, 2006 | Author: GT.
Having a multitude of email addresses, I thought of simplyfing my life and workflow one day. I realized I’ve been wasting too much time checking up on my email from various places. There are the different Gmail accounts, Yahoo mail accounts, and even those from my own domains.

Business Google sells stake in Baidu Google sells stake in Baidu

June 24, 2006 | Author: Tom Espiner.
The Internet search giant wants to concentrate on its own Chinese operations

Software Development Microsoft: Forget BI apps, the future is LOBi Microsoft: Forget BI apps, the future is LOBi

June 24, 2006 | Author: Colin Barker.
Business Intelligence is "too expensive and doesn't have high traction" says Microsoft's head of platform strategy

Internet & Networks Google to Test Display Ads on Google Video Google to Test Display Ads on Google Video

June 23, 2006 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
Search giant appears to be testing waters for new ad revenues.

Internet & Networks Google details Mountain View Wi-Fi service Google details Mountain View Wi-Fi service

June 23, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
SAN FRANCISCO--Google does not plan to use ads to pay for the free wireless Internet service it's offering in its hometown of Mountain View, Calif., and there's no secret plan to monetize the service, a Google Wi-Fi product manager said Wednesday.

Internet & Networks Australians to get free porn filters Australians to get free porn filters

June 22, 2006 | Author: Patrick Gray.
The Australian government is taking a pro-active stance over email filtering

Internet & Networks Microsoft Plans Link Between Directory, Live Services Microsoft Plans Link Between Directory, Live Services

June 22, 2006 | Author: Elizabeth Montalbano.
Users would get a single sign-on for both the company's Active Directory and its Windows Live Web-based services.

Internet & Networks Web browsers getting facelifts Web browsers getting facelifts

June 21, 2006 | Author: Associated Press.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The major Web browsers are getting facelifts as they increasingly become the focal point for handling business transactions and running programs over the Internet rather than simply displaying Web sites.

Internet & Networks Opera Plans Desktop Browser Push Opera Plans Desktop Browser Push

June 21, 2006 | Author: Elizabeth Montalbano.
Version 9 of the alternative Web browser will be launched today, blogger says.

Internet & Networks Computer Worm Lures Victims With 'Naked World Cup' Computer Worm Lures Victims With 'Naked World Cup'

June 21, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
Disguises itself as pictures from nonexistent 'Naked World Cup.'

Internet & Networks PayPal Fills Phishing Hole PayPal Fills Phishing Hole

June 21, 2006 | Author: Matt Hines.
Online payment company PayPal reported that it has fixed a Web site glitch through which the operators of a phishing scheme had been attempting to steal personal data of the company's customers.

Home & Education Microsoft enters robotics race Microsoft enters robotics race

June 20, 2006 | Author: Stefanie Olsen.
Imagine a world with Windows-powered robots that can perform house chores, schedule appointments or walk the dog.

Internet & Networks Google Pages Used to Host Trojan Horse Google Pages Used to Host Trojan Horse

June 20, 2006 | Author: Jeremy Kirk.
Free Web hosting service was being used by hackers trying to steal money.

Internet & Networks Phishing Scam Uses PayPal Secure Servers Phishing Scam Uses PayPal Secure Servers

June 19, 2006 | Author: Peter Sayer.
Scripting flaw makes fake page with valid security certificate possible.

Business Microsoft loses appeal in Office patent spat Microsoft loses appeal in Office patent spat

June 19, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried.
An appeals court agrees that Microsoft's method of linking its Access database and Excel spreadsheet infringes on technology patented by a Guatemalan inventor

System & Utilities Vulnerability found in Microsoft Excel Vulnerability found in Microsoft Excel

June 18, 2006 | Author: Jeremy Kirk.
A new vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Corp.'s Excel spreadsheet program, just a few days after the company fixed problems with several of its applications in its monthly patch distribution.

Business Gates to step down from Microsoft Gates to step down from Microsoft

June 16, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried and Scott Ard.
Bill Gates will withdraw from his day-to-day work as Microsoft chairman in 2008, to spend more time on his charitable foundation

Internet & Networks Yahoo patches email security hole, stops virus' spread Yahoo patches email security hole, stops virus' spread

June 15, 2006 | Author: Riva Richmond.
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) said it fixed a security hole that allowed an email virus to spread among users of its Web-based Yahoo Mail service Monday, ending the virus' ability to spread.

Internet & Networks Internet Pioneers Warn of VoIP Wiretapping Problems Internet Pioneers Warn of VoIP Wiretapping Problems

June 15, 2006 | Author: Grant Gross.
Government-mandated wiretapping could cause serious Internet security problems, they say.

Internet & Networks Windows Live gets a LifeCam Windows Live gets a LifeCam

June 15, 2006 | Author: Candace Lombardi.
Microsoft's Hardware Group is playing a significant role in the development of Windows Live Messenger, with more LifeCam products on the way this autumn

System & Utilities Exploit code quick to follow Microsoft patches Exploit code quick to follow Microsoft patches

June 15, 2006 | Author: Greg Sandoval.
Malware writers have wasted no time in targeting the latest weaknesses in Microsoft's software

Internet & Networks E-Mail Virus Count Drops E-Mail Virus Count Drops

June 15, 2006 | Author: Jeremy Kirk.
Antivirus firm Sophos says our e-mail is safer than it was last year.

Business Judge Denies Request to Block Google Earth Judge Denies Request to Block Google Earth

June 15, 2006 | Author: Nancy Gohring.
Skyline Software Systems claims Google's app infringes upon its patents.

Internet & Networks Yahoo launches customised IE7 beta Yahoo launches customised IE7 beta

June 13, 2006 | Author: Tom Espiner.
The lines are being drawn in the search wars, with Yahoo and Microsoft squaring off against Firefox and Google

Internet & Networks Social networks poised to shape Net's future Social networks poised to shape Net's future

June 13, 2006 | Author: Stefanie Olsen.
Yahoo and other big portals may have to team with the likes of MySpace to take advantage of their growing influence on Web surfers, analysts say

Business Microsoft eyes data-gathering services Microsoft eyes data-gathering services

June 13, 2006 | Author: Martin LaMonica.
Data on how customers use Microsoft products, automatically gathered when the software 'phones home', will be sold on to partners and corporate customers

Internet & Networks Google Earth zooms in Google Earth zooms in

June 13, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
A new version adds much higher resolution and integration with 3D modelling software

Internet & Networks Worm Attacks Yahoo E-Mail Worm Attacks Yahoo E-Mail

June 13, 2006 | Author: Jeremy Kirk.
Mass-mailing worm exploits a vulnerability in the Web-based e-mail, but its impact is low.

Games Explaining the disconnect between women and video games Explaining the disconnect between women and video games

June 12, 2006 | Author: Nicole Girard.
Video game companies that want to market to female gamers need to provide a way for players to become acquainted with their characters, according to a prominent game designer

Internet & Networks How Google Is Killing the Internet How Google Is Killing the Internet

June 11, 2006 | Author: Seth Jayson.
It's nothing, I'm sure. No really, I mean it. It's just that, well, I noticed that Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) insiders are continuing to drop shares on the public at a rate that boggles the mind. Here's just a brief peek at the latest tallies.

System & Utilities PGP Corporation sees potential of deperimeterisation PGP Corporation sees potential of deperimeterisation

June 11, 2006 | Author: Tom Espiner.
The encryption specialist plans to move into the identity management market, which will grow to over £2bn in the next three years, according to analysts

Internet & Networks Google Develops Browser Sync Tool for Firefox Google Develops Browser Sync Tool for Firefox

June 10, 2006 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
New utility does not work with other browsers, including Internet Explorer.

Internet & Networks Could Your VoIP Phone Be Wiretapped? Could Your VoIP Phone Be Wiretapped?

June 10, 2006 | Author: Grant Gross.
Court upholds ruling requiring Internet phone providers to offer wiretapping capabilities to law enforcement agencies.

Internet & Networks Spam: Made in Taiwan? Spam: Made in Taiwan?

June 10, 2006 | Author: Candace Lombardi.
The majority of spam servers are physically located in Taiwan, according to CipherTrust.

System & Utilities Microsoft Defends Antipiracy Tool Microsoft Defends Antipiracy Tool

June 9, 2006 | Author: Elizabeth Montalbanom.
Does utility track activity after verifying Windows is a legit copy, user asks.

Internet & Networks Google Crushes Competitors Google Crushes Competitors

June 9, 2006 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
Search engine handles nearly 60 percent of Web's queries, study shows.

Business Microsoft and Mozilla admit 'minor' security flaw Microsoft and Mozilla admit 'minor' security flaw

June 9, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Both Internet Explorer and Firefox contain a JavaScript vulnerability, but don't expect to see any patches rushed out

System & Utilities Microsoft lets public download Vista beta Microsoft lets public download Vista beta

June 8, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried.
This is your chance to see how Microsoft's next operating system measures up against its rivals

Internet & Networks Google pushes on with free Wi-Fi Google pushes on with free Wi-Fi

June 8, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
The search giant will start offering a free wireless service in its home town within weeks

Internet & Networks Mozilla Squashes Bugs Mozilla Squashes Bugs

June 5, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
Firefox, Thunderbird users urged to update to patch serious flaws.

Internet & Networks Hotels.com Customer Data Stolen Hotels.com Customer Data Stolen

June 5, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
Theft of more than 200,000 credit card numbers reported.

Internet & Networks Live Anywhere Adds Platform Live Anywhere Adds Platform

June 5, 2006 | Author: Stephen Lawson.
Microsoft endorses Brew technology for gameon mobile phones and other handheld devices.

Internet & Networks Return of Porn-Fetching 'YapBrowser' Raises Eyebrows Return of Porn-Fetching 'YapBrowser' Raises Eyebrows

June 2, 2006 | Author: Ryan Naraine.
A rogue Web browser that was removed from the Internet after security researchers found it was serving up child porn advertising has suddenly reappeared, with a peculiar twist.

System & Utilities Windows Live OneCare Software Ships Early Windows Live OneCare Software Ships Early

June 2, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
Microsoft's desktop antivirus software now available for purchase.

Internet & Networks Microsoft probes Windows DoS flaw Microsoft probes Windows DoS flaw

June 2, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Microsoft is looking into a report of a Windows flaw that could cause certain applications to crash, the software maker said Thursday.

Business Google answers analyst questions Google answers analyst questions

June 1, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Google executives held a live question-and-answer Webcast with analysts to give more insight into the company's business and strategy

Business Skype software to ship on Dell laptops Skype software to ship on Dell laptops

June 1, 2006 | Author: Marguerite Reardon.
The communications package also includes an integrated Webcam and microphone, noise isolation earbuds, and a mobile broadband antenna

Business Symantec to keep watch over Web transactions Symantec to keep watch over Web transactions

June 1, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Symantec is readying a new security product designed to protect consumers as they do business online.

Games Electronic Arts Gets Ready for New IP Electronic Arts Gets Ready for New IP

June 1, 2006 | Author: e3insider.com.
The industry’s biggest third-party publisher has unveiled new titles for the next-gen, current-gen, mobile, and handheld platforms at E3. Along with new game announcements, the company has also pledged a renewed focus on original and wholly owned intellectual properties that it says will drive gameplay innovation forward.

Business Microsoft splits Office duties Microsoft splits Office duties

June 1, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried.
With Steven Sinofsky moving to head Windows development, Microsoft has said it will split its Office development in two units and has named executives to head each one.

Graphics & Design Parts of JPEG Patent Rejected Parts of JPEG Patent Rejected

June 1, 2006 | Author: James Niccolai.
Legal battle over image compression technology will continue, as Forgent Networks plans to appeal.

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