Client: Definition and additional resources from ZDNet

(1) The user's computer (PC, Mac, workstation). The term implies that the client is connected to a network. See client download, client/server, thin client and fat client.

(2) One end of the spectrum in a request/supply relationship between programs. See X Window and OLE.

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Storm Worm's Independence Day campaign: A Storm Worm's Independence Day campaign is circulating online using email as propagation vector, attempting to trick users into visiting a Storm Worm infected host, where a multitude of what looks like over five different exploits attempt to automatically infect the visitors next to the malware binary fireworks.exe. Historically, Storm...; Tags: Software, Malware, Worm, Exploit, Storm Worm, Day Vulnerability, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-04
Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update: Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update updateStill got it wrong?!?!What part of "check for updates but let me decide" do they not understand???If the people at MS are feeling so benevolentwhy not have the programmers pop up a box when the update occurs, sort of hand holding for the wary.If...; Tags: Operating systems, Opting-Out, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, proper warning; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
I have to stop using Gmail :(: I have to stop using Gmail :(You can enable POP3 support in Gmail...If you switch on POP3 support in Gmail, then you can still comply with archiving procedures: http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=13273That way, you can both send and receive e-mails with an e-mail client like Thunderbird or Evolution or even Outlook Express. I...; Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Using Gmail, Google Gmail, archiving, e-mail; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update: For years, Microsoft has occasionally updated its Windows Update client software automatically on systems that are configured to check for updates. This has been true even when Windows Update is set to simply check for (and optionally, download) updates but not to install them. That decision led...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Update, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Weekend Gadget Guidance: Sync files between computers over the Web, free: Freeware application and Web service Dropbox instantly backs up and syncs your files over the Internet and to any Windows or Mac computer. Once you install the application, it will create a Dropbox folder on your hard drive. Any file you put inside that folder will sync...; Tags: Web, File, Computer, Dropbox Web Interface, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Channel Management, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-03

I have to stop using Gmail :(: Regular readers know that I'm a Google devotee. Between Gmail and Google Apps, I spend more time accessing Google servers than any other place on the Net. Since I forward my other school accounts to Gmail, I can use the slick Gmail interface with all of my mail....; Tags: Google Gmail, LG EnV, E-mail Providers, Cloud Computing, Internet, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Google Talk optimized for iPhone: Google Talk optimized for iPhoneIM as a free substitute to SMSIM could only be a free substitute if you could receive messages without having to keep the browser/client open all the time on your phone. If I understand the iPhone 3G's push platform properly, they could get it to work...; Tags: Instant messaging, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, 3G, Cellular phones, Google Inc., IM, Apple iPhone, Google Talk, SMS, IM client; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Google Talk optimized for iPhone: A blog post by software engineer Adam Connors from the Google mobile team announces a new version of Google Talk for iPhone and iPod touch. In addition to sending your friends Gmail messages from your iPhone, you can now chat with them while you're on the move, too! ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Google Talk, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Team Management, Web Browsers, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking, Management, Internet, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Google Talk isn't the only iPhone optimized IM client: The news that Google Talk has now been optimized for the Apple iPhone web browser is all over the internet this morning. I also wanted to let IM users know there are other web browser based options for clients other than Google Talk. by Matthew Miller; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Google Talk, IM, Web Browser, IM Client, Instant Messaging, Web Browsers, Internet, Online Communications, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-07-03
DJ your Independence Day party with your Mac: If you're having people over to your house this weekend to celebrate Independence day (04 July, here in the U.S.) â€“ a few tunes are probably in order. Luckily the Mac is one of the best platforms for creating a great party environment thanks to its vast music playback options,...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Radio, Apple iTunes, Music, Pandora, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-03
WordPress, Gears, and the converging browser/desktop: I had a good conversation today about the browser/desktop hybrid and where the converging is going to happen. Will it be more on the desktop side or will it be more on the browser side? I think we've seen the original browser-based development model win out as more and more...; Tags: Wordpress, Blogging, Web Browser, Desktops, Web Browsers, Hardware, Internet, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Microsoft to ratchet IE8 security another notch in Beta 2: Sometime in August, Microsoft plans to release Beta 2 of Internet Explorer 8. Yesterday, I spoke with Austin Wilson, Director of Windows Client Product Management at Microsoft, about some of the security-related changes due in this milestone, and got a preview of the changes announced today. Here are some details...; Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, ActiveX Control, Microsoft Corp., Beta, Site, Web Browser, IE8, Microsoft Windows, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Phishing, Web Browsers, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Spam And Phishing, Internet, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Demystifying BIOS updates - The DOs and DO NOTs: Demystifying BIOS updates - The DOs and DO NOTsSome of this advice is overly-cautious ...[i]When there’s a darn good reason for doing the update (as a rule I find that if I buy a cutting-edge board then there can be a lot of BIOS updates released over a short period...; Tags: BIOS, BIOS update, motherboard; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Costing Sun Ray vs Wintel: Costing Sun Ray vs WintelSo, you like Sun Ray, Yes? KiddingSeriously, interesting article--Sun Ray is looking better and better!There are so many good reasons to consider using Thin Client. Sun Ray just reinforces that.A few questionsWhy did you so much oversize the client. why use E7200 core duo ? why...; Tags: Servers, server, VMware Inc., Sun Ray, Costing Sun Ray, Sun Microsystems Inc., Wintel; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
FreeFTP (exe): Free FTP is a multithreaded FTP client with the look-and-feel of Windows Explorer, and makes moving files between the Internet and your computer as simple as local file manipulation. FreeFTP can be used for: Web site publishing and maintenance, Upload and download of images, documents, movie and music files Create...; Tags: Internet, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Web Site Development, Operating Systems, Software, Management; Software downloads 2008-07-02
ClicksAndWhistles (exe): ClicksAndWhistles is a free IRC client for Windows. It supports multiple server connections and identities. Desktop and tabbed windows, connection explorer and connection monitor, themes and color schemes including PNG backgrounds and outline fonts. Support for unicode (UTF-8) and customizable messages is included. Full text formatting support is included...; Tags: Leigh Johnston, ClicksAndWhistles, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Microsoft Windows, Servers, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-02
Researcher claims thousands of identities stolen during Social Engineering pentests: Kelly Jackson Higgins of Dark Reading, reported on research conducted by Joshua Perrymon, hacking director for PacketFocus Security Solutions and CEO of RedFlag Security, who has been performing social engineering exploitsÂ for numerous clientsÂ in the past yearÂ andÂ has apparently stolen thousands of identities with a 100 percent success rate. ...; Tags: Social Engineering, Identity, Dark Reading Article, Identity Theft, Security, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-01
Could Twitter become the next PayPal?: Could Twitter become the next PayPal?How about a secure system?Nothing in your presentation discusses security or reliability. If it is not secure then it doesn't matter how cool it is. Why is security not a priority?Twitter outages are the norm, what happens when they are down and you want to...; Tags: Instant messaging, SECURITY, Twitter, PayPal; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
Distributed decision making in IT: Distributed decision making in ITMoving the SPOF rearrainging deckchairs.Lets make something clear - that the central SRSS/DumbRay server IS a SPARC. x86 just doesn't cut it for hosting so many users. SO please don't do the same thing as big blue and pull the old bait and switch - OF...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, information technology, server, decision-making; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
UK builder switches email to Google Apps: UK builder switches email to Google AppsTaywood adoption of SaaSNot only is this significant in terms of enterprise adoption, it is also significant for adoption by a company within a notoriously conservative and risk-averse industry sector. The architecture, engineering and construction AEC market is sometimes also regarded (perhaps a bit...; Tags: cloud computing, Google Inc., Taywood, UK Builder, Google Apps, e-mail; Discussion threads 2008-07-01