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Google Open Sources Its Data Interchange Format
A number of readers have noted Google's open sourcing of their internal data interchange format, called Protocol Buffers (here's the code and the doc). Google elevator statement for Protocol Buffers is "a language-neutral, platform-neutral, extensible way of serializing structured data for use in communications protocols, data storage, and more." It's the way data is formatted to move around ...
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 16th Apr 2007 22:22 UTC
FYI... its not "cross platform". Microsoft is calling it 'cross platform' because it can be run from an APACHE SERVER....but that same linux box cant use it frm its own browser because its for **IE ONLY**.
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Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Fri 17th Aug 2007 02:22 UTC, submitted by randommsdev
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Live ID Web Authentication. This means that WLID (formerly known as Passport) is now opened to third party websites to use as their authentication system. Any Windows Live user can potentially log in to a website that implements Web Authentication.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 9th May 2007 10:15 UTC, submitted by anonymous
Microsoft has released patches for 19 vulnerabilities , 14 of which are critical, hitting at holes in Excel, Word, Office, Exchange, Internet Explorer, cryptographic technology and the whopper of them all, the zero-day vulnerability in the DNS Server's use of RPC. The DNS remote code execution vulnerability affects server-grade operating systems, including Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, ...
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 2nd Sep 2007 18:40 UTC
Eric S. Raymond writes on his blog: "There's been a lot of debate in the community about how OSI should properly handle Microsoft's planned submission of some of its licenses for OSD certification. That debate has been been going on within OSI, too.
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Daily Debrief: For Microsoft, one step forward, two steps back
On Tuesday's edition of the Daily Debrief, CNET News' Kara Tsuboi and Ina Fried discuss the day's Microsoft news.
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Largest Synchronized Internet Security Effort Underway to Patch Newly Found DNS Bug
A fundamental flaw in the design of the Domain Name System (DNS) was found earlier this year by security researcher Dan Kaminsky, renowned Internet Security expert. Researchers say they will fully describe the vulnerability in 30 days, after companies that operate web sites or Internet service providers can put the patches in place. The flaw is big enough that Kaminsky and other companies ...
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Red Door Interactive launches mobile version of Souplantation Web site
Red Door Interactive, a San Diego-based Internet marketing firm, announced Tuesday the launch of Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes' mobile version of its Web site.
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Daily Debrief: For Microsoft, one step forward, two steps back
On Tuesday's edition of the Daily Debrief, CNET News' Kara Tsuboi and Ina Fried discuss the day's Microsoft news.
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Made in IBM Labs: New Technology Paves Way for Visually Impaired Internet Users to Improve Website Accessibility
IBM today previewed a unique Social Accessibility collaboration software, developed by IBM Research, which allows Internet users to improve Web accessibility, particularly for those who are visually impaired.
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Internet Crawling: a New Tool for Tracking Infectious Disease
You needn't be a public health official to know that as of July 1, there were over 40 states with alerts on salmonella outbreaks, nor wait for traditional sources like the WHO or CDC to issue reports. An online project called HealthMap, described in the July PLoS Medicine, extracts, categorizes, filters and integrates a variety of data sources on the Web -- including blogs, listservs, chatrooms, ...
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Industry Moves: NBCU; Baseline StudioSystems; Hearst-Argyle; MySpace; Travel Ad Network
-- NBCU: Veteran program exec Jamila Hunter has been hired to the new position of SVP-programming and development for NBC Entertainment's alternative and digital unit. Hunter will now be responsible for developing alternative programming, including web-based series development and business development for the company's web properties.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 11th Feb 2007 15:51 UTC
Forbes takes a look at Vista, and writes: "More than five years in the making, more than 50 million lines of code. The result? A vista slightly more inspiring than the one over the town dump . The new slogan is: 'The Wow Starts Now', and Microsoft touts new features, many filched shamelessly from Apple's Macintosh.
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Yes, Domain Tasting Will End
After years of complaints ICANN has finally done something about domain tasting, but some are confused over exactly what they have done....
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Orkut Captures Indian Developers' Interest
Many American software developers hang on Facebook's every word. MySpace gets a fair amount of attention, too. But Orkut is popular in other parts of the world, and it turns out that Indian developers are much more interested in it than in any potential competitor. read more
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Shahbaz finding it hard to honour IT varsity commitment
LAHORE — The Punjab government is finding it hard to convert the Chief Minister’s Secretariat into an Information Technology University for women — as promised by Shahbaz Sharif — as the building was a purpose-built for use as secretariat.
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Need a Web Hosting Provider? Try the 3 a.m. Test
Tips on critical criteria to consider when selecting a new Web hosting provider, include availability of tech support, bandwidth and scalable hosting solutions.
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Multi-Use Car Charger with Dual USB Ports [Stuff We Like]
These days most of our portable devices can be charged by either plugging into the wall or plugging into your computer via a USB cable. Sure you can buy a separate car charger to power each device...
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Shahbaz finding it hard to honour IT varsity commitment
LAHORE — The Punjab government is finding it hard to convert the Chief Minister’s Secretariat into an Information Technology University for women — as promised by Shahbaz Sharif — as the building was a purpose-built for use as secretariat.
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SearchCap: The Day In Search, July 8, 2008
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Search Volume Comes To Google Keyword Tool & Live Search Updates I reported at the Search Engine Roundtable that Google has added search volume numbers to the external keyword tool. The volume numbers are approximations, and I would guess are ...
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Canadian Apple stores won't carry iPhone
If you want to buy one of the new 3G iPhones this Friday, don’t bother going to an Apple store.
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MSI finally ships the Wind
Filed under: Laptops After weeks upon weeks of painstaking delays (okay, so maybe that's a stretch... maybe), MSI has finally started shipping the Wind to US customers. As you very well know, these buggers have been showing up everywhere across the pond, but we've just received word that Fry's, NewEgg, Amazon, ZipZoomFly, MWave and Buy.com are all sending units out as we speak ...
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Acushnet, Massachusetts Residents To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Expansion
In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Bristol County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along Main Street in the southern part of Acushnet, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.
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Xbox 360 Pro price drop to hit July 13th
Microsoft's anticipated $50 price drop on the Xbox 360 Pro should take effect this coming Sunday, a note leaked to Kotaku shows. GameStop stores in the US are being given new shelf art saying the 20GB version of the game console should sell for $300 but also notices that the information won't be made public until July 13th, a day ahead of the form...
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Averatec Joins All-in-One PC Market
Averatec's jumping on the all-in-one PC bandwagon. Like Apple, Dell, and Gateway before it, the company has introduced a self-contained desktop unit.
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