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

July, 2006 Issue


System & Utilities FAQ: JavaScript insecurities FAQ: JavaScript insecurities

July 30, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Web sites are becoming more interactive thanks to JavaScript, but the increased use of the decade-old scripting language is raising security questions.

Internet & Networks Tech heavyweights team up on 3G Tech heavyweights team up on 3G

July 30, 2006 | Author: Candace Lombardi.
NEC, Matsushita and TI have launched a joint venture that aims to put competitive chips and platforms into 3G handsets

System & Utilities Firefox fixes critical flaws Firefox fixes critical flaws

July 29, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Mozilla has launched a new version of its browser after several serious vulnerabilities were discovered

Business IT journalists to stand for ICANN board IT journalists to stand for ICANN board

July 29, 2006 | Author: Graeme Wearden.
Two UK technology writers are attempting to wrestle their way onto the body that runs the Internet, on a ticket of openness and accountability

Internet & Networks Opera reveals version 10 vision Opera reveals version 10 vision

July 29, 2006 | Author: Tom Espiner.
The browser company has given a preview of its plans for the next incarnation of Opera, following the recent release of Opera 9

System & Utilities Security Software Expands Protection Security Software Expands Protection

July 29, 2006 | Author: Narasu Rebbapragada.
Symantec, McAfee, and AOL add backup and antiphishing tools to suites.

Internet & Networks Nokia Tests Cellular Wi-Fi Phones Nokia Tests Cellular Wi-Fi Phones

July 29, 2006 | Author: John Blau.
Users in Finland are testing technology that lets users switch between cell and wireless networks without interruption.

Internet & Networks Industry backs Ofcom call for Wi-Fi boost Industry backs Ofcom call for Wi-Fi boost

July 28, 2006 | Author: David Meyer.
Ofcom's proposal to raise Wi-Fi power limits has met with approval from a major hotzone operator, who says it could help the business case for rural broadband

Internet & Networks Kazaa, Recording Industry Reach a Deal Kazaa, Recording Industry Reach a Deal

July 28, 2006 | Author: Nancy Gohring.
In a dramatic close to the legal battle between file-sharing software developer Kazaa and the entertainment industry, Kazaa said today that it has agreed to pay at least $100 million to four record companies and an additional amount to motion picture companies to settle two lawsuits.

Internet & Networks AOL set to become a freebie AOL set to become a freebie

July 28, 2006 | Author: Reuters.
Time Warner, whose shares touched a two-year low in mid-July, is set to introduce on Aug. 2 its fourth plan in five years to save online unit AOL.

Internet & Networks Microsoft to Release IE 7 as Automatic Update Microsoft to Release IE 7 as Automatic Update

July 27, 2006 | Author: Elizabeth Montalbano.
Company will allow users to opt out of receiving the update.

Software Development Bartercard disappointed with Vista and Office 07 betas Bartercard disappointed with Vista and Office 07 betas

July 27, 2006 | Author: Steven Deare.
The company's chief information officer is unconvinced about the benefits of upgrading, after tests of the betas revealed several hiccups

Business Microsoft Buys VPN Vendor Microsoft Buys VPN Vendor

July 27, 2006 | Author: Elizabeth Montalbano.
Whale Communications software offers capabilities that Microsoft's remote access product lacks.

System & Utilities Trojan Cloaks Itself as Firefox Extension Trojan Cloaks Itself as Firefox Extension

July 26, 2006 | Author: Jeremy Kirk.
Malicious software can steal credit card numbers and passwords from PCs.

System & Utilities Exploit code threatening Windows PCs Exploit code threatening Windows PCs

July 26, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Two pieces of computer code that could be used to cause attacks have been released onto the Internet

Internet & Networks Google to reveal click fraud stats Google to reveal click fraud stats

July 26, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Advertisers will receive data showing the number of invalid clicks, plus the percentage of clicks that represents

Internet & Networks Google Maps Adds Traffic Tracking Google Maps Adds Traffic Tracking

July 26, 2006 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
Mobile application also allows users to save routes, company says.

System & Utilities Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk

July 26, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Two new pieces of computer code that could spawn attacks on Microsoft Windows PCs have been released onto the Internet, security companies have warned.

Software Development Bugle Goes Googling for Source Code Flaws Bugle Goes Googling for Source Code Flaws

July 25, 2006 | Author: Ryan Naraine.
The world's most popular search engine can be used to pinpoint software security bugs in source code available on the Internet, according to a new research project launched by a U.K.-based researcher.

Internet & Networks 'Power failure' cuts off Yahoo users 'Power failure' cuts off Yahoo users

July 25, 2006 | Author: David Meyer.
After users reported being locked out of Yahoo's mail, IM, search and content services over the weekend, the web giant blames a power outage

Internet & Networks Registrars accused of stockpiling 74,000 .eu domains Registrars accused of stockpiling 74,000 .eu domains

July 25, 2006 | Author: David Meyer.
The organisation responsible for administering the .eu domain extension is suing 400 US-based registrars, accusing them of stockpiling 74,000 domain names through three UK-registered 'front' companies

System & Utilities Symantec stays on trail of Vista bugs Symantec stays on trail of Vista bugs

July 25, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Researchers have unearthed a vulnerability to privilege-escalation attacks in an early version of the Windows XP successor

Internet & Networks Net Watchdog: Hacked Sites Cause Headaches Net Watchdog: Hacked Sites Cause Headaches

July 25, 2006 | Author: Tom Spring.
What do a former Playboy pinup, a small Michigan toy company, and a mild-mannered real estate agent have in common?

Internet & Networks YouTube dances the copyright tango YouTube dances the copyright tango

July 24, 2006 | Author: Greg Sandoval.
If Robert Tur has his way, YouTube will soon have its day of reckoning in court.

Business Google makes nice with Wall Street Google makes nice with Wall Street

July 24, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
When Google announced strong earnings last week, executives reached out to analysts in a way that, while not exactly revealing the inner workings of the company, at least showed a thawing of the search giant's often icy relationship with Wall Street.

Software Development Yahoo Software Lands on Motorola Phones Yahoo Software Lands on Motorola Phones

July 22, 2006 | Author: Nancy Gohring.
Yahoo Go for Mobile will be pre-loaded on handsets, companies say.

Internet & Networks Amnesty Blasts Google, Microsoft, Yahoo Amnesty Blasts Google, Microsoft, Yahoo

July 22, 2006 | Author: Sumner Lemon.
BEIJING -- Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo have undermined the rights of Chinese to freedom of expression through their actions in China, according to Amnesty International.

Games Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Dark Messiah of Might and Magic

July 21, 2006 | Author: gamesxtreme.net.
Ubisoft have opened the doors to an exclusive sign up for the upcoming PC action fantasy game Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. The lucky chosen few will be inducted into the dark rituals of the game's inner circle and gain an insight into the workings of the recently announced Multiplayer.

Internet & Networks Google wows investors with solid results Google wows investors with solid results

July 21, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
With advertising revenue still growing, Google plans to hire more people and build new data centres

Internet & Networks Webmaster accused of running 'terrorist' sites Webmaster accused of running 'terrorist' sites

July 21, 2006 | Author: Declan McCullagh and Anne Broache.
A UK citizen faces extradition to America over charges that he ran Web sites promoting violence against the West

Internet & Networks Google site to aid the blind Google site to aid the blind

July 20, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Google was set to unveil a Web search site on Thursday designed to help blind people find results that will work best with their text-to-speech software.

Business Microsoft Licenses New 3D Technology Microsoft Licenses New 3D Technology

July 20, 2006 | Author: Elizabeth Montalbano.
Technology allows users to manipulate 3D images on screen by hand.

Internet & Networks Wi-Fi hotspot phone launched by Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot phone launched by Samsung

July 20, 2006 | Author: Graeme Wearden.
Samsung has become the latest company to launch a dual-mode phone, which can connect over GSM or Wi-Fi

System & Utilities Vulnerability auctions compromising security Vulnerability auctions compromising security

July 20, 2006 | Author: Munir Kotadia.
A security firm has warned that the market trading in vulnerabilities is 'hotting up', at the expense of responsible disclosure

Business Microsoft promises to be good Microsoft promises to be good

July 20, 2006 | Author: Anne Broache.
Software giant has vowed to respect competition and fair play in the future

Internet & Networks Qualcomm provides Super 3G's missing uplink Qualcomm provides Super 3G's missing uplink

July 20, 2006 | Author: David Meyer.
The company claims success in testing HSUPA, which should provide an uplink speed to match HSDPA's downlink and may shut mobile WiMax out of the market

System & Utilities Microsoft smoothes out patch flaws Microsoft smoothes out patch flaws

July 20, 2006 | Author: Dawn Kawamoto.
The software company has fixed two problems relating to a recent security patch

System & Utilities Google Hacking Malicious Code Google Hacking Malicious Code

July 19, 2006 | Author: Sean Michael Kerner.
Security researcher H.D. Moore has released a new malware search engine and its underlying code to help searchers find malware code that Google has indexed.

Internet & Networks Google: Semantic Web must overcome incompetence Google: Semantic Web must overcome incompetence

July 19, 2006 | Author: Candace Lombardi.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee has a vision of a Web where machines as well as people can read content, but Google sees plenty of hurdles

Business Symantec spots potential instability in Vista Symantec spots potential instability in Vista

July 18, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Researchers warn they have found security bugs in Windows Vista's networking technology that may affect stability in the short term

Business Microsoft Sues Resellers for Piracy Microsoft Sues Resellers for Piracy

July 18, 2006 | Author: Sumner Lemon.
Microsoft has filed 26 lawsuits against alleged dealers of pirated software in seven U.S. states, the company said today.

System & Utilities New Tool Searches Google for Malware New Tool Searches Google for Malware

July 18, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
Researcher releases code that can be used to mine Google's database for malicious software.

Internet & Networks Microsoft Fights Web Spam Microsoft Fights Web Spam

July 18, 2006 | Author: Elizabeth Montalbano.
New tool is designed to prevent spammers from using search engines to drive traffic to spam URLs.

Software Development Microsoft gives Linux a virtual hug Microsoft gives Linux a virtual hug

July 18, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried.
After years of hoping to crush Linux, Microsoft is trying to show it can get along with its open-source rival.

Software Development Virtual Windows on a Mac coming to stores Virtual Windows on a Mac coming to stores

July 18, 2006 | Author: Tom Krazit.
Apple Computer retail stores will soon start selling Parallels' virtualization software, allowing users to run Windows and Mac applications simultaneously.

Software Development Microsoft supports Linux, virtually Microsoft supports Linux, virtually

July 18, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried.
An alliance with XenSource means that versions of Linux optimised for Xen will run on Microsoft's Veridian virtualisation platform

Software Development Write your name in the Firefox code Write your name in the Firefox code

July 18, 2006 | Author: Tom Espiner.
Firefox browser users have the chance to 'immortalise' their names in Firefox 2, according to Mozilla Foundation

Internet & Networks Click fraud scams on the increase Click fraud scams on the increase

July 18, 2006 | Author: Tom Espiner.
Advertisers have been warned of an increase in fraudulent scams on Google and Yahoo

Business Intel to cut 1,000 manager jobs Intel to cut 1,000 manager jobs

July 17, 2006 | Author: Stephen Shankland and Michael Kanellos.
As the company takes steps to become more competitive, further layoffs could be coming

Business EC: We had to fine Microsoft EC: We had to fine Microsoft

July 17, 2006 | Author: Dawn Kawamoto.
Q&A: Commissioner Neelie Kroes can't believe that Microsoft didn't understand how to document server protocols

Internet & Networks AOL Offers Total Care PC Protection AOL Offers Total Care PC Protection

July 17, 2006 | Author: Tom Spring.
AOL is set to become the latest company to enter the security software market, releasing a beta of its all-in-one PC health care suite.

Internet & Networks Google ranking case dismissed Google ranking case dismissed

July 16, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Claims that the search giant deliberately downgraded a rival's pages have been rejected, but could yet return to court

Business Microsoft warns Google off enterprise search Microsoft warns Google off enterprise search

July 16, 2006 | Author: Mike Ricciuti.
'It's our business, and Google's not getting its hands on it' says Microsoft's chief operating officer

Business Microsoft to appeal EU fine Microsoft to appeal EU fine

July 14, 2006 | Author: Tom Espiner.
The software giant will appeal its fine for failing to comply with the 2004 EC antitrust ruling

Business Symbian OS gets native Wi-Fi support Symbian OS gets native Wi-Fi support

July 14, 2006 | Author: David Meyer.
Version 9.3 will provide native Wi-Fi support, as part of a move towards mobile convergence

System & Utilities Google joins OpenDocument group Google joins OpenDocument group

July 14, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Search giant may be planning to support the ODF file format in its online word processing and spreadsheet packages

Business Microsoft fine splits industry Microsoft fine splits industry

July 14, 2006 | Author: Dawn Kawamoto.
The European Commission's tough approach has delighted some trade groups but appalled others, especially those with links to Microsoft

Internet & Networks Microsoft looks to foil Web spammers Microsoft looks to foil Web spammers

July 14, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
Researchers at Microsoft have developed a tool to scrub search engines of major Web sites that pollute search results and ultimately help clean the Web of spam.

System & Utilities Microsoft Patches 'Critical' Excel, Office Bugs Microsoft Patches 'Critical' Excel, Office Bugs

July 12, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
Patches expected to fix widely reported flaws.

Business Google expansion showcases universities as growth engines Google expansion showcases universities as growth engines

July 12, 2006 | Author: Jim Hopkins.
Google's (GOOG) plan to hire 1,000 workers over five years at a new complex near University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, spotlights the bigger role universities hold in economic development.

Internet & Networks First Firefox 2 beta ready First Firefox 2 beta ready

July 12, 2006 | Author: Graeme Wearden.
Update: Software developers should test whether today's extensions will work with the Firefox of tomorrow, says Mozilla

System & Utilities Microsoft to Show Vista at Hacker Conference Microsoft to Show Vista at Hacker Conference

July 12, 2006 | Author: Dan Nystedt.
Company will offer an inside look at the security features in the new OS.

System & Utilities Microsoft hands out 'private' folders Microsoft hands out 'private' folders

July 11, 2006 | Author: Dawn Kawamoto.
Microsoft has introduced Private Folder 1.0, free software that lets people store sensitive data on their home or work computers in a password-protected folder.

System & Utilities Excel hit by security hole Excel hit by security hole

July 11, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Malicious hackers could use the vulnerability to take over a user's machine

System & Utilities Microsoft says goodbye to Windows 98 - but some users still can't Microsoft says goodbye to Windows 98 - but some users still can't

July 11, 2006 | Author: Robert L. Mitchell.
Tuesday is D-Day for Windows 98, 98 SE and ME users. After some extensions, Microsoft is finally ending its association with the eight-year-old Windows 98 operating system by dropping all support and updates on July 11th (see the details here).

Internet & Networks Phishers turn to VoIP Phishers turn to VoIP

July 11, 2006 | Author: Joris Evers.
There is growing evidence that Internet criminals are abusing Voice over IP services, rather than email

Internet & Networks How Google Works How Google Works

July 10, 2006 | Author: David F. Carr.
News Analysis: Even Google has to work through common business problems such as reporting revenue and tracking projects. But it sometimes addresses those needs in unconventional—yet highly efficient—ways, and others are starting to follow its lead. (Baselinemag.com)

System & Utilities Hackers Fine-Tuning Trojan Attacks Hackers Fine-Tuning Trojan Attacks

July 10, 2006 | Author: Jeremy Kirk.
Improved computer security drives cybercrooks to change their tactics.

System & Utilities Microsoft Plans Patches for Windows, Office Microsoft Plans Patches for Windows, Office

July 7, 2006 | Author: Robert McMillan.
Seven software patches expected next week from Microsoft.

System & Utilities Microsoft bends on OpenDocument Microsoft bends on OpenDocument

July 6, 2006 | Author: Martin LaMonica.
Microsoft said it plans to sponsor an open-source project to create software that will convert Office documents to OpenDocument, a rival format gaining ground, particularly among governments.

Internet & Networks With Checkout, Google is ready to take your order With Checkout, Google is ready to take your order

July 5, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
news analysis In 1999, Microsoft caused a tech industry ruckus when it introduced Passport, an online wallet and payment system that would allow shoppers to use one sign-in username and password to buy things from multiple retailers.

System & Utilities Microsoft Rolls the 64-Bit Dice Microsoft Rolls the 64-Bit Dice

July 5, 2006 | Author: Andy Patrizio.
Goodbye 32-bits. Sometime next year, Microsoft will release a 64-bit only version of its popular Exchange messaging server software, but has no plans to upgrade the current 32-bit version which will continue to be supported.

Internet & Networks Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 may have memory handling advantages over Firefox Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 may have memory handling advantages over Firefox

July 2, 2006 | Author: Scott M. Fulton, III.
Redmond (WA) - Demonstrating that the entire world doesn't have to be delayed on account of Microsoft Office 2007, the company's Internet Explorer 7 team triumphantly plowed ahead with its Beta 3 release this morning. If the troubles we had with installing IE7 Beta 3 - after repeated uninstallations and Registry tweaks - is indicative of the problems others are having across North America, then maybe the bad news doesn't stop here.

Software Development Microsoft says Vista beta testers better hurry Microsoft says Vista beta testers better hurry

July 1, 2006 | Author: Ina Fried.
For those who want to try out the current test version of Microsoft's Windows Vista, it may be now or never.

Internet & Networks IE and Firefox hit by bug IE and Firefox hit by bug

July 1, 2006 | Author: Dawn Kawamoto.
Newly discovered security flaws affect the two most popular Internet browsers

Business Eastern Europe dominates Google Code Jam Eastern Europe dominates Google Code Jam

July 1, 2006 | Author: Andrew Donoghue.
The top three winners from the search giant's first ever Code Jam programming competition were from Poland and Russia, with two-thirds of finalists hailing from Eastern Europe

Business Microsoft: Don't sweat over software licensing Microsoft: Don't sweat over software licensing

July 1, 2006 | Author: Colin Barker.
As Microsoft makes changes to its Windows Genuine Advantage program, the company reveals it is also building tools to make software licensing more transparent

Business Google Book project gets reprieve in Germany Google Book project gets reprieve in Germany

July 1, 2006 | Author: Elinor Mills.
German publisher WBG has dropped its legal challenge to Google's Books Library Project, according to the Internet search giant.

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