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- Back to Linux
- Back to Linuxummmm...because it's free.never mind that you're obviously trolling with egregious overstatements and wildly inaccurate FUD scenarios; the appeal of Linux is elementary: it's free. And any future admin whose effectiveness upon being hired is contingent on hundreds if not thousands of dollars in MS licenses better be prepared...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-20
- Travelex Secures Remote Endpoints With UTM-1 Edge
- While the IT department, which is based in the company's North American headquarters in Toronto, Canada, was operating over a point-to-point ISDN connection, many branch locations were connecting to the Internet through unsecured dialup. In a nutshell, there were two specific challenges: There was no way to ensure that all...
- Case studies 2008-10-02
- Microsoft: It's time to consummate the marriage with Citrix already
- The relationship between Microsoft and Citrix is much like that of a man who has been serially dating the same woman for 15 years, but never seems to be able to consummate the deal. He's afraid of commitment, or perhaps like that old expression goes, why...
- Blog posts 2008-09-13
- Would you abort George Clooney
- Would you abort George ClooneyWowNot willing to take on controversial topics, are you? Good luck with this one. :)Here's my two cents: Genetic research and the possibility of using it to "purify" the gene pool using whatever criteria can be justified reminds me of an episode of the old Muppet...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-03
- Qwest CTO on FTTP, bandwidth caps and integrated services
- Qwest plans to roll out integrated home services where it ties its services in with those from its partners such as MSN and DirecTV in a move enabled by a thin layer of software, according to Qwest CTO Pieter Poll. Poll right talked about Qwest's broadband strategy...
- Blog posts 2008-08-25
- So what do I do first?
- I almost titled this post "Tales of a newb technology director." Today is my first day in my new job as Technology Director for my school district. No more teaching except professional development, just technology. The BlackBerry has been ordered, I've finished mourning the loss of my...
- Blog posts 2008-08-01
- The war against tobacco escalates
- The war against tobacco escalatesCan't waituntil tobacco is a distant memory. The stench of smokers is appalling and I make it a point to stand as far away from them as possible. And when they try to get closer I tell them not to. When asked why, my answer is...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-29
- NetTimeSaver (rar)
- It's a free software, that runs automatically with windows, hidden in taskbar, savesstores your connecting duration with Modem, ISDN, and X.25 one connection at a time, then you can view your connecting durations logs and manage them, by double clicking in taskbar icon, and show the main window. After viewing...
- Software downloads 2008-07-22
- Internet Cyclone (exe)
- Internet Cyclone is a easy-to-use, Internet Optimizer for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP designed to automatically optimize your Windows settings which will boost your Internet connection up to 200%. Internet Cyclone is compatible with all modems and high-speed LAN, ISDN, CABLE, DSL, T1 or other connections. This...
- Software downloads 2008-07-04
- Students (unaware/don't care) about music legalities
- I think the vast majority of people aren't too concerned about the inconsistencies, confusion and misunderstood legalities of sharing, trading and even possession of music tracks. But it does seem to be a growing problem, as a news reports suggest. Many university networks appear limited to some...
- Blog posts 2008-06-16
- Comcast's true speeds and the BitTorrent deal
- So, I talked to former ZD technical director and editor at large George Ou last week. He's been looking at Comcast's claims for its DOCSIS 3.0 rollout in Minneapolis. I passed along Comcast's projections that the service would 50 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps up. ...
- Blog posts 2008-04-09
- ISDN Q-Interface Signaling Protocol Q.931 Tunneling Over the IP Network: Reduce the Cost of Private Telephony Networks
- Private Branch eXchanges PBXs are crucial communication components in any organization. As an organization grows and expands to multiple locations, it needs to establish multiple PBXs to keep the locations connected. The primary challenge in operating these multiple PBXs is to get them to work as a single entity so...
- White papers 2008-04-01
- Dr. Bott T3 USB 2.0 hub
- If you use a lot of USB devices (heck, two) with a MacBook Air, a hub is a necessity. The MBA has a single USB port which can give fits to people that need more. The problems with hubs is that they can be bulky and some require a separate...
- Blog posts 2008-03-21
- The cheapest way to do VoIP is still analog
- The cheapest way to do VoIP is still analogVery interesting!But these are probably more than I need at home. kiddingThanks George for a good topic!WiringThe problem with splitting out to analog is all the wiring punch down that has to be done. Being able to use an IP phone...
- Discussion threads 2008-03-20
- Friday Rant - More "Vista is doomed" nonesense
- Friday Rant - More "Vista is doomed" nonesenseUpgrade cycle is over, Win7 is DOOMED TOOApps are moving online, virtualization is increasing and we might be very close to the entire business market forcing MS to support XP indefinitely.This is definitely not like the other upgrade cycles. They are still...
- Discussion threads 2008-03-14
- Taking images of individual atoms in color
- Researchers at Cornell University are using a new kind of scanning transmission electron microscope STEM to take pictures of individual atoms in color for the first time. It seems odd, but 'the current generation of electron microscopes can be thought of as expensive black and white cameras where different atoms...
- Blog posts 2008-02-22
- Ninja Basic (exe)
- Ninja Basic offers the basic functions of the Ninja series. With some limitations to our Lite & Pro versions the Ninja Basic is thought as a first step into the Voice over IP world. Learn more about the possibilities of Ninja. The software phone Ninja offers the same features like...
- Software downloads 2008-02-21
- Brand-Rex and RiT Score With Arsenal Football Club
- With efficient and error-free network management a top priority, Arsenal Football Club looked for an advanced infrastructure management solution that would give them full visibility into network connections - whether in training rooms, conference facilities or special function communications boxes - and maximum control of the numerous ISDN lines used...
- Case studies 2008-02-21
- Nanotechnology-based self-cleaning fabrics
- Nanotechnology-based self-cleaning fabricsSelf cleaning clothes or anythingIf the researchers had a problem bonding the coating to organic protein based material then presumable it was easier to bond to non-organic surfaces like bare metal metal or paintwork. If that is the case then we could have self cleaning planes, cars or...
- Discussion threads 2008-02-14
- Smart holograms to monitor our health?
- In a short news release, the Institute of Physics reports that smart holograms, which use materials called hydrogels that shrink or swell in response to local environmental conditions, can be used to monitor many physical conditions than three years ago. These smart holograms could soon be used 'by diabetics to...
- Blog posts 2008-02-05
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