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Microsoft's Windows XP Mode Needs No Virtualization Hardware Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 4:06PMMicrosoft's Windows XP Mode, designed to provide SMBs that upgraded to Windows 7 with "last ditch" compatibility for proprietary applications that need Windows XP, no longer requires hardware virtualization technology to run.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 With Minor Tweaks Only Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:43PMThe launch date of Windows 7, Microsoft’s latest operating system was October 22, 2009 and some 5 months later, there is now talk about Windows 7 service pack 1 (SP1). Though a service pack can introduce new desktop functionality, it is usually released to address security and bug fixes that have surfaced. It appears that [...]
Starting a Career in Storage Networking Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:35PMIs this a good time to embark upon a storage networking career? Naysayers might point to the tough job market, or a future where storage, networking and systems converge to such a degree that there will no longer be much demand for data storage specialists.
Microsoft dishes out Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 details Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:34PMBoth still seem to be a quite a ways from a release, but Microsoft has now announced a few details for its forthcoming Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 updates. The latter of the two actually seems to be the more significant, as it adds a so-called RemoteFX feature that Microsoft describes as the "special sauce" in its Remote Desktop Services. The short of it is that RemoteFX uses ...
RightScale Upgrades Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:28PMRightScale says it’s got new enterprise features in its cloud management platform. It’s talking better authorization and permissioning control, cost-tracking, and overall management of running virtual servers in the cloud across large organizations with multiple users, departments and projects They support the creation of IT self-service and corporate governance strategies in the cloud that are ...
Microsoft gives first whiffs of Windows 7 SP1 Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:26PMThe first service packs for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 won't have much in the way of meat, Microsoft has said, but we know it will deliver a few key virtualization updates.
In China, A Rise Of 'Passive Subversive' Language Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:21PMIt's become fashionable in China to use the passive voice when authorities have done something to you don't like. Being "harmonized" is now a common expression that means you've been censored.
Comcast Rolls Out Open Source Tech for IPv6 Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:06PMNew technology jointly developed with ISC could be the key to enabling broad IPv6 adoption in the U.S.
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals continue road trip on East Coast Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:37PMCardinal outside attacker Lee Meyer gets the kill over the Scarlet Raider defender in Saturday's 3-2 victory. Who will win Friday's road men's volleyball game?
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Sales Top 2.3 Million Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:33PMDICE's sequel has moved enough copies to make it EA's best-selling March release on record.
Mind Your Uptime Watches ‘Net Performance So You Don’t Have To Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:22PMWhether you’re an Amazon or a hobby blogger, you’d like to know that your website is live all the time. And if it isn’t, you’d really like to know the second the thing goes down. That’s often not the case, so a new Australian service called Mind Your Uptime (from the guys behind Geeks2U ) is offering to do the boring monitoring work so you’ll know if anything goes wrong. (more…)
Cityscape | Restaurants cited for health code violations Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:14PMThe Kansas Department of Agriculture recently cited several Kansas restaurants for six or more critical health code violations. •Ari’s Greek Restaurant, 2049 E. Santa Fe St., Olathe, had seven critical violations during a Feb. 11 routine inspection. Violations included dolmades with mold growth, and raw pooled eggs stored above an open container of cooked beef.
Star Trek Online: Find Common Ground with Devs Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:12PMStar Trek Online players are being invited to the Tribble test server to try out some of the new Common Ground content. Developers will be on hand to play as well. Players will also receive a couple of nifty unlocks. Check it out! Comment | View Article
TERA: Fifty Question, Fifty Answers Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:11PMThe TERA forum site has a new thread containing fifty fan questions and answers between fans and developers. Questions range from the "will High Elves have red hair" type to skill customization. Check out a smattering after the jump. Comment | View Article
Lords Online Facebook Application Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:11PMFacebook members will soon be able to play Lords Online using a special application within the site. The app is set to debut on March 19th. Read on! Comment | View Article
House also OKs tax exemption Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:08PMOLYMPIA (AP) — Giving a boost to Eastern Washington, state lawmakers on Wednesday passed a temporary sales-tax break for companies that build and operate server farms in rural areas. The sales and use tax exemption, which would take effect in April and last until 2018, applies to server equipment, software and electric infrastructure at eligible computer data centers in rural areas.
Dewan Rakyat Live Broadcasting Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:06PMThe following links are live broadcasting channels direct from Dewan Rakyat provided by Pakatan Rakyat Information Technology Team. By CC Liew
DealsDirect blacklisted for hosting malware Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:05PMAustralia's largest online bargain shopping site, DealsDirect.com.au, was blacklisted by Google and major internet browsers today after it was found to be hosting malware.
Fujitsu Intros new Xeon Cloud Computing Servers Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:01PMIn the crowded American market, Fujitsu has its work cut out trying to gain market share from the big names. What does it believe will attract customers to its products?
CUSTOMER SUCCESS: Major Southeast Asian Bank Saves Money, Improves IT Performance with BMC Software Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:00PMHANOI, Vietnam----MB Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s most successful commercial banks, is leveraging BMC Software to optimize its core banking application and meet rapidly changing business demands.
Ubuntu's Lucid Lynx: Ubuntu's Most Innovative Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:58PMDatamation: "Ubuntu’s Lucid Lynx (Ubuntu 10.04) is still six weeks away from release. However, on the eve of the first beta release, the daily builds and news releases suggest that Lucid will be one of the most innovative versions of Ubuntu for several years."
Linux-ready SBC offers PC/104 expansion Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:56PMAcrosser announced an ISA half-size embedded single board computer (SBC) based on DM&P's Vortex86DX system-on-chip (SoC) clocked at 800MHz.
Portland State University Begins Enterprise GIS Implementation Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:51PMPortland State University , a longtime user of ESRI's ArcGIS software, has begun the implementation of ArcGIS Server to provide students, faculty, and administrators with the opportunity to use geographic information system technology.
In vino veritas Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:50PMCulinary adventurers, take note: the hottest trend in the restaurant world has arrived in St. Petersburg.
Cisco Adopts Intel Westmere CPU for UCS Blades Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:46PMCisco's high-density blades, designed for virtualization, will enjoy a nice performance bump with the new Xeons, featuring higher clock speed and more cores than their predecessor.
Ep 19: The rundown (March 18, 2010) Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:32PMCheap dentists, misplaced spike strips, and alpacas on surf boards are on this week's hot list. I also select portions of my favorite episodes from the past two quarters to be aired for the last podcast before spring break.
IE9 Won't Support Windows XP Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:28PMMicrosoft's new browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), will not run on Windows XP, now or when the software eventually ships, the company confirmed this week.
HD video chip gains Linux development framework support Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:26PMTimesys announced that its LinuxLink development framework for custom embedded Linux devices supports the Texas Instruments (TI) TMS320DM365 DaVinci video processor.
Dishing It Out: Server brings patrons back to Estero's Blue Water Bistro Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 2:39PMMarge Catena promotes her restaurant anywhere and everywhere — even at her exercise class at the Bonita Springs Recreation Center.
Microsoft Patches its Patch Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:09AMMicrosoft admits its Office patch crashes apps and turns English into Chinese; releases another fix.
Lady Vols' Summitt Hasn't Changed Position On Playing UConn Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 9:46AMThe NCAA women's field of 64 will be announced Monday night and top-ranked UConn (33-0) will be the top seed.
BlackBerry 9930 QWERTY Slider Coming to Sprint Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 9:46AMSprint may be the first carrier to offer a version of the upcoming BlackBerry QWERTY slider, the BlackBerry 9930 to be exact.
Trend Micro Expands its Hosted Security Service and Puts Focus on Channel-Success and Protecting Mobile Workers Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 9:35AM14 March 2010 Trend Micro introduces channel-friendly Worry-Free™ Business Security Services: Anytime, anywhere Web-based protection for small businesses on the go.
3-D films highlight rivalry between tech firms Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:44AM"Alice in Wonderland," Tim Burton's reimagining of the Lewis Carroll tale, is doing more than setting box-office records for a 3-D movie. It's serving as a showdown between two rival projector technologies. On one side is the dominant format from RealD, a...
Decisions That Shaped Video Game History Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:16AMWithout these moments, life would be a lot less fun. If our favorite plumber had never made it stateside, would video games, as we know them, still exist? What world would we inhabit if SEGA had stuck with the Dreamcast? Or what if Microsoft had never acquired Bungie?
CARLIE KOLLATH: Be prepared to answer tourists’ questions Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:54AM“Where’s a good place to eat in Tupelo?” The right answer would have been rewarded with $20. Unfortunately, the woman advised the tourist, who happened to be local restaurant owner Bernard Bean, to drive miles down the road. None of the restaurants within walking distance were mentioned.
Weather spotter classes Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:07AMThe Elbert County office of emergency management has teamed up with the National Weather Service to bring the residents of Elbert County weather spotter classes again for 2010. Spring is approaching quickly, and Elbert County would like to make sure everyone has an opportunity to learn how to read the skies.
Wissahickon School Board announces goals for 2010 Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:42AMThe Wissahickon School Board released a set of goals it hopes to achieve during 2010 at its March 8 meeting.
VirnetX, Microsoft spar over use of VPNs Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:17AMIf you ask VirnetX, Microsoft Office Communicator sets up a virtual private network for secure instant messaging. If you ask Microsoft, the software doesn't use a VPN.
How to eat like a Parisian Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:56AMAmericans in France can indeed eat like the French. All it takes is tact, timing and a soupcon of politesse. Americans in France can indeed eat like the French. All it takes is tact, timing and a soupcon of politesse.
Marketing plan puts downtown salon styles on downtown city employees Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:26AMCHEYENNE -- Hayley Trowbridge's customers often ask about her new look. At the beginning of the year, an asymmetrical blond bob replaced her shoulder-length brown locks. The dramatic change meant it was common to hear: Who did your hair?
An invitation to crime: How a friendly click can compromise a company Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:48AM"Hey Alice, look at the pics I took of us last weekend at the picnic. Bob". That Facebook message, sent last fall between co-workers at a large U.S. financial firm, rang true enough. Alice had, in fact, attended a picnic with Bob, who mentioned the outing on his Facebook profile page.
County to consider easement Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:43AMThe North Platte Telegraph A proposed acquisition for a conservation easement on land located south of Maxwell will be brought back to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners for final approval at their regular meeting on Monday.
‘Spring forward’ this weekend Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:17AMWhen you go to bed tonight, don’t forget to set your clock forward one hour in observance of daylight saving time, which begins at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Here comes the ... stress Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:54AMWhen Kate Resetarits starts to stress over her upcoming wedding, she remembers one thing. “It's in Key West,” she said. “And no matter what happens, you can't go to Key West and not have a good time.”
Songs of Alfred Apaka will fill Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:37AMThe Hilton Hawaiian Village will be filled with songs and hula Friday when it marks the 90th birthday of the late Alfred Apaka , the "Golden Voice of Hawaii."
COMACC conference room receives major upgrade Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:48AMThe Air Combat Command commander’s conference room underwent a major overhaul in recent weeks, receiving state-of-the-art upgrades to 100 percent of its communications equipment.
EMC Turns Storage Management Over to VMware Admins Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:42AMEMC (NYSE: EMC) this week boosted its data protection and storage management capabilities for VMware (NYSE: VMW) environments and also unveiled a new email archiving and compliance product.
Livie and Luca to Implement BlueCherry® Hosted Business and E-commerce Solution Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:17AMFast-growing baby and toddler shoe marketer Livie & Luca will implement the latest CGS BlueCherry® Infinity software-as-a-service business solution. The new web-based service will replace a number of independent software tools to improve efficiency and visibility of virtually every aspect of the company’s financial, operations, and online sales processes (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010) Read the full story ...
Mozilla Jetpack ripped off our design, says MetaLab Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:50AMMozilla removes mock-ups of Jetpack editing tool from site A Canadian interface design firm accused Mozilla of stealing user interface (UI) elements for a development tool in the browser maker's Jetpack project, which aims to simplify add-on making.