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Reviews & Articles :: Software Magazine :: March, 2007

March, 2007 Issue


Business Microsoft makes copying Vista a monster task Microsoft makes copying Vista a monster task

March 30, 2007 | Author: Ina Fried.
With Windows XP, antipiracy measures were a bit of an afterthought. But with Windows Vista, Microsoft had pirates in its sights from the get-go.

System & Utilities Windows cursor flaw poses 'drive by' risk Windows cursor flaw poses 'drive by' risk

March 30, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
A new security vulnerability puts Windows users at risk of serious cyberattacks, Microsoft warned late Wednesday.

Internet & Networks Firms told: Optimise WANs before Longhorn Firms told: Optimise WANs before Longhorn

March 30, 2007 | Author: David Meyer.
Firms looking to optimise their wide area networks (WANs) should make a short-term investment in external units now rather than waiting for the next version of Windows Server, an analyst has claimed.

Internet & Networks With desktop camera, your face can be your password With desktop camera, your face can be your password

March 29, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
A Canadian company on Wednesday announced a new camera that functions as both a Webcam and a security system that scans a face in three dimensions.

Internet & Networks 'Porn browser' serves up malicious software 'Porn browser' serves up malicious software

March 29, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
A Web browser that promises to help the user surf to explicit Web sites bundles malicious software, a researcher has warned.

Business Intel to add memory controllers, threading in 2008 Intel to add memory controllers, threading in 2008

March 29, 2007 | Author: Tom Krazit.
SAN FRANCISCO--Intel on Wednesday confirmed plans to integrate critical system components and reintroduce hyperthreading technology in 2008, when it unveils a new chip blueprint.

Games EA presses play on music label EA presses play on music label

March 28, 2007 | Author: Leslie Katz.
Electronic Arts will team with Nettwerk One Music to form a full-service music label, the game publisher announced Monday. Dubbed Artwerk, the label will sign and develop new and established artists for publishing, master recording and sync deals, as well as digital and physical distribution of musical works in movies, TV shows and video games.

Internet & Networks Yahoo Mail to offer unlimited storage Yahoo Mail to offer unlimited storage

March 28, 2007 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Yahoo will begin offering unlimited storage for its free Web-based e-mail in May, the company announced late Tuesday. The move makes Yahoo the first of the major free e-mail providers to offer unlimited storage, but it likely will not be the last.

Internet & Networks Google Apps' Gmail Faces Downtime Problems Google Apps' Gmail Faces Downtime Problems

March 28, 2007 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
Google is grappling with performance and availability problems in its free Gmail service for at least the third time this month

Internet & Networks Phishing shield makes money for ISPs Phishing shield makes money for ISPs

March 28, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
A Denver start-up has come up with a way for internet service providers to offer customers a phishing shield and make some money doing it.

Web Development Adobe gets Flash-y with mobile design platform Adobe gets Flash-y with mobile design platform

March 27, 2007 | Author: Erica Ogg.
Creative types everywhere are sure to take note of Adobe's release of Creative Suite 3 on Tuesday, but there's also a new component aimed specifically at mobile content creators.

System & Utilities Vista shifts 20 million copies Vista shifts 20 million copies

March 27, 2007 | Author: Ina Fried.
Microsoft claims Windows Vista is off to a fast start, having sold more than 20 million copies since its 30 January consumer release.

Internet & Networks Yahoo expands mobile ad, content offerings Yahoo expands mobile ad, content offerings

March 27, 2007 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Yahoo is expanding its mobile offerings so that companies can make money on the content they serve up to mobile devices and so even sites that aren't optimized for mobile browsing can be displayed on handheld devices.

System & Utilities Windows Mail flaw could expose Vista users Windows Mail flaw could expose Vista users

March 27, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
A possible security vulnerability in Windows Mail could let attackers run applications on PCs running Vista.

Internet & Networks Online Ads Deliver Most Hacks Online Ads Deliver Most Hacks

March 27, 2007 | Author: Computerworld UK staff.
Study finds that 80 percent of all malicious code are supplied through online ads.

Internet & Networks Sprint Announces New WiMax Details Sprint Announces New WiMax Details

March 27, 2007 | Author: Yardena Arar.
Carrier names WiMax device makers, further WiMax expansion plans, and a name for its TV-phone-wireless service.

Business Companies want Web 2.0 tech from bigger vendors Companies want Web 2.0 tech from bigger vendors

March 25, 2007 | Author: Martin LaMonica.
Forrester Research published a report this week with a classic good news-bad news conclusion for Web 2.0 start-ups: corporate buyers want Web 2.0 technologies, but they'd rather buy from bigger vendors.

Business EU official: Microsoft abuse continues EU official: Microsoft abuse continues

March 25, 2007 | Author: Reuters.
The European Union's top antitrust official, Neelie Kroes, told the European Parliament on Thursday that Microsoft continues to gain market share through "abusive behaviour".

Web Development JavaScript bug hunting tool demonstrated JavaScript bug hunting tool demonstrated

March 25, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
WASHINGTON--A security researcher at ShmooCon on Saturday demonstrated, but did not release, a tool that turns the PCs of unknowing Web surfers into hacker help.

Internet & Networks Trojan variant plagues Skype Trojan variant plagues Skype

March 24, 2007 | Author: David Meyer.
A new variant of a well-known Trojan horse virus is spreading through Skype's instant-messaging network, a security company has warned.

Internet & Networks Mozilla: Hackers control bug disclosure Mozilla: Hackers control bug disclosure

March 24, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
WASHINGTON, DC--Software makers are at the mercy of bug hunters when it comes to flaw disclosure, Mozilla's security chief said Saturday.

Business Microsoft joins Fuji Xerox in patent deal Microsoft joins Fuji Xerox in patent deal

March 23, 2007 | Author: Ina Fried.
Microsoft said late on Wednesday that it has inked a patent swap deal with Fuji Xerox that paves the way for the companies to use each other's technology.

Internet & Networks Net porn ban faces another legal setback Net porn ban faces another legal setback

March 23, 2007 | Author: Declan McCullagh.
Congress' efforts to muzzle pornography on the Web were dealt another serious setback on Thursday, when a federal judge ruled a 1998 law was unconstitutional and violated Americans' First Amendment rights.

Internet & Networks Yahoo appoints click fraud tsar Yahoo appoints click fraud tsar

March 23, 2007 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Yahoo has promoted one of its staff attorneys to an executive-level position that is akin to being click fraud tsar at the second largest web search provider.

System & Utilities Microsoft goes on green Vista offensive Microsoft goes on green Vista offensive

March 22, 2007 | Author: Andrew Donoghue.
Microsoft has commissioned a report which claims the new power-management features in Vista can help companies "massively" reduce carbon emissions resulting from the use of desktop PCs.

Graphics & Design Adobe users wanting Vista must get CS3 Adobe users wanting Vista must get CS3

March 22, 2007 | Author: Martin LaMonica.
Adobe Systems, poised to release Creative Suite 3 later this spring, said it will not support Windows Vista on the current version.

Internet & Networks Google Expands Pay-Per-Action Ads Test Google Expands Pay-Per-Action Ads Test

March 21, 2007 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
In the new model advertisers would pay only when the ad-click yeilds a specific result.

Games Microsoft probes possible Xbox Live fraud Microsoft probes possible Xbox Live fraud

March 21, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
Microsoft is investigating possible fraud on its Xbox Live online gaming service, the company said Tuesday.

Internet & Networks Google ad push spurs action reaction Google ad push spurs action reaction

March 21, 2007 | Author: Margaret Kane.
In a move that has shaken up parts of the Web advertising world, Google announced Tuesday that it would begin testing a new ad program that lets advertisers pay only when consumers take action, whether it's making a purchase, signing up for a newsletter or performing some other predetermined task.

Business Nokia files EU patent claim against Qualcomm Nokia files EU patent claim against Qualcomm

March 20, 2007 | Author: Reuters.
The world's top mobile phone maker, Nokia, said on Monday it had filed complaints against Qualcomm patents in Germany and the Netherlands in the latest case between the two technology giants.

Internet & Networks The Eurovision spam contest The Eurovision spam contest

March 20, 2007 | Author: Leader.
The world looks very different from cyberspace. We've all got our own ideas of the places where the rule of law is lopsided - America with its gun crime, China with its one-party state - but Sweden? Civilised to a fault, its only sins to date have been Abba and flat-pack furniture. Yet Symantec's latest survey of international cybercrime hotspots put Sweden in second place, behind the US and before China, as a home of compromised servers that focus online crime. Fifteen percent of the global total live in the land of lakes and pickled herring, say the numbers.

Home & Education Google's new African outreach Google's new African outreach

March 19, 2007 | Author: Caroline McCarthy.
The latest Google press release isn't about a new Google Earth add-on or an advertising acquisition: rather, it sounds like it came from the Gates Foundation. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company has announced two separate partnerships with organizations in two African countries, the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure in Kigali, Rwanda; and the non-governmental Kenya Education Network in Nairobi, Kenya. Google's goal is to provide free access to its Google Apps software suite to students in both countries as well as to government officials in Rwanda.

Home & Education High-speed academic networks to merge High-speed academic networks to merge

March 19, 2007 | Author: Desiree Everts.
Two consortia that aim to facilitate research by linking universities via high-speed networking have announced plans to merge.

System & Utilities Hackers Sell IDs for $14, Symantec Says Hackers Sell IDs for $14, Symantec Says

March 19, 2007 | Author: Jeremy Kirk.
Malicious documents help crack servers and steal data, according to security report.

Internet & Networks Why Would Google Want a Phone? Why Would Google Want a Phone?

March 19, 2007 | Author: Dan Nystedt.
Analysis: Rumors are in full swing, but a cell phone comes with conflicts and challenges.

Business Google Buys In-Game Ad Firm Google Buys In-Game Ad Firm

March 19, 2007 | Author: John Blau.
Acquisition of Adscape Media provides software and developers in interactive video game ads and statistics.

Internet & Networks Hackers Promise Month of MySpace Bugs Hackers Promise Month of MySpace Bugs

March 19, 2007 | Author: Robert McMillan.
They won't divulge their real names, they call their project a "whiny, attention-seeking ploy," and they appear to take their fashion cues from Beastie Boys music videos.

Web Development Adobe brings Apollo to light Adobe brings Apollo to light

March 19, 2007 | Author: Martin LaMonica.
Adobe Systems on Monday released an early version of Apollo, software that will let people run web applications online and offline.

System & Utilities Fujitsu adopts flash memory for new tablets Fujitsu adopts flash memory for new tablets

March 19, 2007 | Author: Michael Kanellos.
Tablet PCs probably get dropped more than other computers, so Fujitsu has created two machines that store data by using flash memory rather than traditional hard drives.

Business Skype Expands Community Skype Expands Community

March 18, 2007 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
Skype Ltd. has released a new version of its Internet telephony and instant messaging software that adds a feature to let users create business reviews, and another one to sell expertise, as the eBay Inc. subsidiary promotes interaction among its users.

Business Ballmer: Google's growth strategy 'insane' Ballmer: Google's growth strategy 'insane'

March 18, 2007 | Author: Ina Fried.
While many investors have knocked Microsoft for not moving as quickly as Google, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer suggested that his chief rival may be trying to grow too fast.

System & Utilities Mozilla to beta test its Firefox version 2.0.0.3 security updates Mozilla to beta test its Firefox version 2.0.0.3 security updates

March 17, 2007 | Author: Robert Vamosi.
According to Mozilla, everyone who participated in the beta process for Firefox 2 will be offered a prerelease version of the next security and stability update within the next 24 hours.

System & Utilities Microsoft partner: Vista less secure than XP Microsoft partner: Vista less secure than XP

March 16, 2007 | Author: Tom Espiner.
Security company Kaspersky claims that Vista's User Account Control (UAC), the system of user privileges that can be used to restrict users' administrative rights, will be so annoying that users will disable it.

System & Utilities Microsoft: OneCare should not have been rolled out Microsoft: OneCare should not have been rolled out

March 16, 2007 | Author: Tom Espiner.
Microsoft has said that its OneCare security suite has "a problem" with the underlying antivirus code, and admitted that security is just "a little part of Microsoft".

Business Skype to connect buyers with sellers Skype to connect buyers with sellers

March 15, 2007 | Author: David Meyer.
The latest software from the Luxembourg-based Internet telephony specialist, acquired by the online-auction king in 2005, enables users to offer services over the company's Internet voice and video network.

Business Show preview: CeBIT 2007 Show preview: CeBIT 2007

March 14, 2007 | Author: Cath Everett.
One of the big themes at CeBIT 2007 will be geographical information systems, including the controversial Galileo project — the European equivalent of the US satellite-based Global Positioning System.

Business Microsoft buys speech recognition company Microsoft buys speech recognition company

March 14, 2007 | Author: Ina Fried.
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it is buying privately held speech recognition maker Tellme Networks in a deal believed to be in the range of $800 million.

Business Countdown to CeBIT Countdown to CeBIT

March 13, 2007 | Author: Tom Espiner.
One of the highlights of the European tech calendar, CeBIT, the world's largest technology fair, kicks off on Wednesday.

Business Microsoft to Offer 'MySpace' for Business Apps Users Microsoft to Offer 'MySpace' for Business Apps Users

March 13, 2007 | Author: China Martens.
Software giant introduces first in a series of online communities for its Dynamics apps users.

Internet & Networks New shield repelled internet backbone attack New shield repelled internet backbone attack

March 12, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
An attack in early February on key parts of the backbone of the internet had little effect, thanks to new protection technology, according to a report released this week.

Internet & Networks GoDaddy says its Servers are Ready for Time Switch GoDaddy says its Servers are Ready for Time Switch

March 11, 2007 | Author: Juan Carlos Perez.
Some customers are concerned that domain registrar and hosting firm can't handle early move to Daylight Saving Time.

Internet & Networks Bug may pose risk to encrypted email Bug may pose risk to encrypted email

March 11, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
A problem related to a widely used open-source cryptography technology could let miscreants tamper with digitally signed and encrypted emails.

Web Development Open-source Eclipse unveils Ajax projects Open-source Eclipse unveils Ajax projects

March 11, 2007 | Author: Martin LaMonica.
The Eclipse Foundation, an open-source consortium, on Tuesday detailed three projects designed to make Ajax-style web development easier.

Internet & Networks Google's buses help its workers beat the rush Google's buses help its workers beat the rush

March 11, 2007 | Author: Miguel Helft.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--The perks of working at Google are the envy of Silicon Valley. Unlimited amounts of free chef-prepared food at all times of day. A climbing wall, a volleyball court and two lap pools. On-site car washes, oil changes and haircuts, not to mention free doctor checkups.

Graphics & Design Adobe expands Photoshop with second CS3 Adobe expands Photoshop with second CS3

March 10, 2007 | Author: Stephen Shankland.
Adobe Systems, weeks away from delivering its Creative Suite 3 version of Photoshop, said on Wednesday that it's adding a second edition that expands the software's abilities significantly beyond its traditional role of editing static, two-dimensional images.

Business Vonage hit by $58m payout to Verizon Vonage hit by $58m payout to Verizon

March 10, 2007 | Author: Marguerite Reardon.
Internet phone provider Vonage has been ordered to pay $58m to Verizon Communications for infringing on three of the company's patents.

Internet & Networks International domain names succeed in testing International domain names succeed in testing

March 9, 2007 | Author: David Meyer.
Internationalised domain names (IDNs) have moved a step closer to reality, after ICANN announced it had successfully completed testing.

System & Utilities Microsoft's antivirus deletes users' emails Microsoft's antivirus deletes users' emails

March 9, 2007 | Author: David Meyer.
Microsoft has admitted that its Live OneCare security suite has been accidentally deleting some users' Outlook and Outlook Express emails.

Internet & Networks VoIP cost savings main draw for UK business VoIP cost savings main draw for UK business

March 9, 2007 | Author: Sylvia Carr.
Cost and quality of service remain the top concerns for businesses using voice over IP.

System & Utilities No patches this Tuesday from Microsoft No patches this Tuesday from Microsoft

March 9, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
Microsoft has no new security updates planned for Tuesday, despite at least five zero-day vulnerabilities that are waiting to be fixed.

Business Microsoft search exec may be leaving Microsoft search exec may be leaving

March 8, 2007 | Author: Reuters.
The Microsoft executive in charge of closing the gap on web search leader Google is leaving the company, a source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.

Business VMware Slams Rivals' Virtualization Strategy VMware Slams Rivals' Virtualization Strategy

March 8, 2007 | Author: Robert Mullins.
VMware president questions wisdom of integrating virtualization functionality into operating systems.

Internet & Networks My Yahoo start page gets new beginning My Yahoo start page gets new beginning

March 8, 2007 | Author: Caroline McCarthy.
Yahoo announced Thursday a new beta version of its My Yahoo personalized start page, which it will begin gradually rolling out over the next few months.

Business Google races Baidu to build China's online library Google races Baidu to build China's online library

March 8, 2007 | Author: Reuters.
Web search leader Google and its top rival in China, Baidu.com, are racing to build their online library services as they battle for a slice of the world's second-largest internet market.

Business IBM brings relational XML tools to mainframes IBM brings relational XML tools to mainframes

March 8, 2007 | Author: Colin Barker.
IBM has made its Viper engine available on mainframes, and the company predicts a bright future for Viper in driving through service-oriented architecture environments.

System & Utilities Microsoft's antivirus fails another test Microsoft's antivirus fails another test

March 8, 2007 | Author: David Meyer.
Microsoft's Live OneCare security suite has been rated bottom of the league in the latest industry antivirus tests.

Internet & Networks Microsoft readies VoIP software beta Microsoft readies VoIP software beta

March 7, 2007 | Author: Marguerite Reardon.
After months of anticipation, corporate customers will soon get their hands on a beta version of Microsoft's VoIP software, an event that marks an important step in the evolution of corporate communications.

Business Open-source CRM firm marches into Europe Open-source CRM firm marches into Europe

March 6, 2007 | Author: Graeme Wearden.
SugarCRM is opening an office in Dublin as part of a push into Europe.

Games Microsoft patches Xbox 360 Microsoft patches Xbox 360

March 6, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
Microsoft has quietly released a fix for a security vulnerability that could let Xbox 360 owners run their own applications or operating systems on the console.

Web Development Researcher kicks off 'Month of PHP Bugs' Researcher kicks off 'Month of PHP Bugs'

March 5, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
A security researcher has kicked off a project to put the spotlight on flaws in the widely used PHP scripting language.

Web Development Adobe sees future on the Web Adobe sees future on the Web

March 5, 2007 | Author: Mike Ricciuti and Martin LaMonica.
If you need more evidence of the Web shaking up the packaged software business, talk to Bruce Chizen.

Business Google and SEC in tax dispute Google and SEC in tax dispute

March 5, 2007 | Author: Colin Barker.
Google and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have been in dispute since March over "various issues" including the way in which Google accounts for income tax, the search giant revealed on Friday.

System & Utilities Intel 'hacker' sentence expunged Intel 'hacker' sentence expunged

March 3, 2007 | Author: Tom Espiner.
A former Intel contractor has seen his conviction for hacking into the company's systems expunged, after a battle lasting more than a decade.

Internet & Networks BBC joins forces with YouTube BBC joins forces with YouTube

March 3, 2007 | Author: Reuters.
he BBC said on Friday that it had started showing promotional trailers for new programs and clips from old hits on Google's YouTube video site in a bid to reach new audiences and boost sales at its commercial arm.

System & Utilities Citrix vulnerability found Citrix vulnerability found

March 3, 2007 | Author: Tom Espiner.
A vulnerability has been found in Citrix's Presentation Server Client, an application that allows remote users to access corporate servers from outside the office.

Internet & Networks Adobe to take Photoshop online Adobe to take Photoshop online

March 2, 2007 | Author: Martin LaMonica, Mike Ricciuti.
Hoping to get a jump on Google and other competitors, Adobe plans to release a hosted version of its popular Photoshop image-editing application within six months, the company's chief executive said on Tuesday.

Internet & Networks Your Wi-Fi can tell people a lot about you Your Wi-Fi can tell people a lot about you

March 2, 2007 | Author: Joris Evers.
RLINGTON, Va.--Simply booting up a Wi-Fi-enabled laptop can tell people sniffing wireless network traffic a lot about your computer and about you.

System & Utilities Worms as Dangerous as Ever Worms as Dangerous as Ever

March 1, 2007 | Author: Paul F. Roberts.
Despite downplays, worm viruses are still an increasing menace, researcher says.

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