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- Silverlight suit: Microsoft's conduct is "unlawful" and "willful"
- Silverlight suit: Microsoft's conduct is "unlawful" and "willful"SilverliteSo... the point of this article is... ???Since Silverlight came from Microsoft...and Microsoft is the biggest name in software, it becomes way to easy for those jealous of Microsoft's success to tear down or discredit them with frivilous lawsuits. What if Silverlight came...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-17
- In America money is life
- In America money is lifeWhat a crock[i]while the U.S. is both rich and powerful, it is “woefully behind when it comes to providing opportunity and choices to all Americans to build a better life.”[/i] OK, let me get this straight. There is someplace else in the world that...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-17
- PC shipments solid in second quarter; Apple No. 3 in U.S.
- PC shipments solid in second quarter; Apple No. 3 in U.S.WellWell, that shows that Apple is still not significant worldwide,which is not surprising !MisleadingAlthough Apple slightly edged out Acer in US sales, it comes nowhere close to Acer in international sales. So to claim that Apple topped Acer in shipments...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-17
- Technology that powers Olympics on Web at center of lawsuit
- Technology that powers Olympics on Web at center of lawsuitFragmentParagraph 3 Sentance 1 is a fragment, its missing the part that we need... what the lawsuit is actually about!Nothing new here folks, move along, move along.This isn't something new here. Microsoft is always infringing on someone elses IP.Are these guys...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-16
- Can AOL make or break the Microsoft-Yahoo deal? Mark your calendars.
- AOL has reportedly made its way into the Microsoft-Yahoo story and, once again, there's a feeling of uncertainty surrounding its future. Back in the day, AOL was one of the biggest names on the Internet and its merger with Time Warner drew huge headlines. But since then,...
- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- Protocol handlers cause Mozilla Firefox 3 remote command execution vulnerabilities
- Update 07/16/2008: Apparently I neglected to mention that this has been patched already. Reading over it again and a heads up from a reader pointed out the error to me. As always, great job by Window Snyder and the Mozilla Security Team for getting this patched quickly. ...
- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- Adeona offers independent stolen laptop tracking
- Sorry: hit "post" instead of "save"; this backend system will be the death of me. I first came across Adeona last year when I was doing some external research, and it's only really just come to light. Adeona is an independent system which doesn't rely on any...
- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- Hammering at cost with open source
- Hammering at cost with open sourceThis just shows...the strength of open source in providing services. It is better than proprietary all the way around. They may stick with proprietary Oracle on the data base side but postgres or mysql could do the job just fine.In todays IT environment, there...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-16
- Cars vs Trucks (exe)
- Grab tools, bonuses and powerups without getting hit by trucks pacman style. Drive and navigate your fast car through 50 level mazes of pure excitement. A variety of features included like Nitro Boost that puts the pedal to the medal to give you power acceleration, Maze Warp that lets you...
- Software downloads 2008-07-16
- Linux 2.6.26 kernel update released
-  Linus Torvalds quietly released another update to the Linux kernel over the weekend that offers better support for kernel-based virtual machines, a kernel debugger, improved webcam support and new support for the One Laptop Per Child architecture. Version 2.6.26 was released on Sunday, July 13. What's most...
- Blog posts 2008-07-15
- Children Safer (exe)
- Children Safer is made to help you to: Prevent your children from using computer too much. With this program you can select days and how many hours a day your children are allowed to use computer; Block Web sites with bad content by adding Web site addresses you don't want...
- Software downloads 2008-07-15
- DuckCapture (exe)
- DuckCapture comes with four capture modes that make screen capture easy. In addition to full screen capture, DuckCapture allows you to capture a window on your screen, region of your screen, or the contents of a tall Web page that scrolls. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Software downloads 2008-07-15
- GrandBilliards (exe)
- GrandBilliards is the leading 3D pool hall in the world. Play 8 ball, 9 ball or snooker on our 3D platform and improve your real playing skills. We also offer many tournaments and prizes to support the hours of fun. When playing at GrandBilliards you always need to keep your...
- Software downloads 2008-07-15
- The full cost of ADHD includes ignorance
- The full cost of ADHD includes ignoranceare you a real doctor or like a Doctor Pepper?From your column "In females it displays differently, often as passivity, which means it often goes undiagnosed."Passivity? FYI, "passivity" is one of the symptoms of ADHD. Concentrate and try to answer the question, do you...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-14
- Moving house: diary of a dial-up user (part 3)
- I'm continuing my diary of the troubles I'm having with getting broadband into my new house. I never thought it would be this difficult, but indeed these posts prove it really can be. Monday 14th July 2008 - Today The morning post came with something for...
- Blog posts 2008-07-14
- iPhone 3G SMS charges bypassed using AOL Instant Messenger
- iPhone 3G SMS charges bypassed using AOL Instant Messenger"AOL IM is not SMS"This is an important thing to note.One is not bypassing anything by using a "substitute". SMS message fees are outrageously high and highly profitable for phone companies. Just because people can use something else that provides...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-14
- SeeMyPC (zip)
- SeeMyPC is a small program designed to capture your screen or a certain window every few or single minute, and upload it to the secured server so you can see your computer from away. It is useful if you are downloading something, or just want to show your screen to...
- Software downloads 2008-07-14
- Hidetools Child Control (exe)
- Hidetools Child Control is all-in-one program solution allows you to control access to web sites, programs, files and folders and monitor forbidden activity. The program include powerful Internet filter which protects your child from obscene web sites. Hidetools Child Control helps parents to make a computer and the Internet safely...
- Software downloads 2008-07-14
- Viral Psychic PopUps (zip)
- Free Psychic Exit Grabber/Exit Pop-up Generator Desktop Application. Generate unblockable exit pop ups on your Web pages. Predict the leaving attempts of your site visitors and display your customized exit pop-ups.Version 1 can customize your exit pop window and HTML is allowed.
- Software downloads 2008-07-14
- DeBakey's last act throws medical savings out the window
- DeBakey's last act throws medical savings out the windowRich ,you live-Poor , you dieThat's the norm for America. I was an Ambulance Officer in NZ, during the 70s and 80s, and I recall being told during my training about American values. The first thing an American Ambulance...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-12
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