A default set of permissions and privileges given to non-registered users of a system or service. See guest and guest privileges.
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- Google Chrome OS has arrived as free VMWare download
- Somebody will make it available in a more public area, I'm sure.Being that it's open source, somebody's going to make it available in a more public area, I'm sure. I'll wait until then.RE: Google Chrome OS has arrived as free VMWare downloadthat's not the real release... that's a linux based...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Mac OS X mega patch covers 58 security vulnerabilities
- Yikes, that sounds bad[i]The majority of the flaws could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of an unpatched system, meaning that this update carries an "extremely critical rating."[/i]Makes me glad I run an alternate OS.473MB?!?!?!How do dial up users get this update?There is a potential positive spin on...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Snow Leopard bug deletes all user data (Updated)
- Proves Apple is not perfectI know many ABMers that bashed Microsoft when a bug that only affected a very small user base came on in Windows 7 Release Candidate and said that Microsoft should pay and how can they release software with bugs. All software has bugs I don't...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- Snow Leopard bug deletes all user data (Updated)
- [caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption=""I haz eat yur data!""][/caption] Several posts on the Apple Support forums (1, 2) dating back to 12 September indicate that some users have been losing all their data due to a nasty bug in Snow Leopard, a.k.a. Mac OS 10.6. ...
- Blog posts 2009-10-13
- Has the Snow Leopard bug hosed your data?
- That's a new FEATURE......a real "killer app".Proofreading needed...[b]Users have to have upgraded from Mac OS X 10.6 Leopard to 10.6 Snow Leopard with the Guest account active.[/b]Er.. You meant to write "Mac OS X 10.[u]5[/u]Leopard...", didn't you?Apple is silent...because only PC's lose data and have bugs... I have seen the...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-12
- Another rude awakening for another biofuel dream
- SurpriseSurprise, surprise.Environmentalist are destroying AmericaLets see how long people go without jobs/food trying to believe the lie of 'global warming'......Good grief, I think the Liberal media must be on staff here.Articles about not driving, not using A/C everyone doing with less.Gee, I guess we can all live in mud huts...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-18
- Virtualization: a good idea but still some growing pains to consider
- It's a solution in search of a problemHow on earth is virtualization going to reduce complexity? The only way to reduce complexity is to use *one* platform of course.[Repeat]How on earth is virtualization going to increase security? The holes in windows will still be there, won't they?This shouldn't sell.Show me...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-02
- Soldiers get priority for Google Voice
- Thinking about joining up but the New GI Bill's promises of college tuition aren't enough to sway you? Maybe Google Voice will seal the deal. In a guest post on Google's Official Blog, Army Sgt. Dale Sweetnam announced that military personnel will get priority handling for Google Voice...
- Blog posts 2009-08-04
- iPhone 3G S or Palm Pre? The decision-making process
- iPhone 3G S or Palm Pre? The decision-making processt-Mobile is not the worst....If this can be believed, and resulted from independent testing, t-Mobile my carrier on coastal SC is not the worst: http://cell-phone-providers-review.toptenreviews.com/Certainly J. D. Powers and Associates is to be believed (at least in 2006---I did not search...
- Discussion threads 2009-06-22
- Semantic Technology Conference kicks off with Keynotes from Open Calais and Siri
- This year's Semantic Technology Conference got fully underway this morning, with Keynote presentations from Tom Tague of Thomson Reuters' Open Calais Initiative and Tom Gruber from Siri. Despite the wider economic situation, attendance for this fifth year of the event feels a little up on last year, and there's...
- Blog posts 2009-06-16
- Ciirus Property Manager 2.35 (Windows)
- Property Manager is an Integrated Property Management Administration System specifically designed for vacation rental homes. Specifically designed with enhanced features to fully operate and automate tasks for a multi-user and multi-office Vacation Rental Management Company. The system can be accessed from a PC, an internet web browser or mobile device...
- Software downloads 2009-06-01
- Five IT security pet peeves
- Guest post: Anyone who cares about a field of expertise â€" really cares about it â€" must have some annoyances about things that could, even should, be better, but aren’t for what seem like the dumbest of reasons. TechRepublic's Chad Perrin shares five of his pet peeves in the realm...
- Blog posts 2009-05-06
- Reasons to reconsider the social media release; tips for getting there
- * Jennifer Leggio is at RSA Conference Guest editorial by Serena Ehrlich Over the last four years, public relations and marketing professionals have been inundated with articles, seminars and products designed to create the perfect "social media release." But should...
- Blog posts 2009-04-24
- Culture, measurement and managed expectations critical for social business success
- * Jennifer Leggio is at RSA Conference Guest editorial by Peter Kim Leading up to SXSW and Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco last month, I thought a lot about the latest thinking in social media to prepare for panels at both events. ...
- Blog posts 2009-04-20
- Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (Winter 2009)
- At $179, the new Airport Extreme is on the pricey side among high-end routers and unfortunately, it offers a relatively skimpy amount of networking features, especially for Windows users. It does, however, have high throughput speeds and the ease of use found in most Apple products. This new Airport Extreme...
- Product reviews 2009-03-16
- BBC botnet buy: What were they thinking?
- Guest editorial by Roel Schouwenberg As Dancho Danchev pointed out, the BBC leased itself a botnet. I couldn't quite believe it when I read it. The BBC, arguably one of the very best TV producers in the world, surely should have known better? There are so many...
- Blog posts 2009-03-16
- The downside to corporate wireless plans
- Guest post: When looking at corporate wireless plans, TechRepublic's Jay Rollins finds that the promise of pooled minutes, volume discounts, and a dedicated account manager may seem like Nirvana, but you’re giving something up. You can find more posts like this on TechRepublic's CIO for Hire blog. ...
- Blog posts 2009-03-04
- Laid off? Don't leave your personal security with your former employer
- Employers aren’t the only people who have to look after security in an employment transition period. You should pay attention to threats to your personal privacy and security when you leave a job, too. TechRepublic's Chad Perrin explains in this guest post. Last Thursday’s 10 important categories of employment...
- Blog posts 2009-02-12
- Inside Microsoft's February patch batch
- Guest post by Eric Schultze It's a seemingly light batch of patches this month, trailing an even lighter, single patch release in January. Two critical items were released -- including patches for Internet Explorer 7 and Microsoft Exchange Server. Additionally, two "important" items...
- Blog posts 2009-02-11
- TechRepublic: 10 important categories of employment transition security
- Employment transition is an often overlooked danger to company security. Make sure you pay proper attention to protecting your business from security compromises when someone leaves your company. This guest post by TechRepublic's Chad Perrin walks you through the employee termination security steps. It's quite timely...
- Blog posts 2009-02-06
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