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Expert: Cyber-attacks on Georgia websites tied to mob, Russian government
Blog: The massive digital attacks that drove some of the government of Georgia's websites offline during the Russian invasion are being called the first overt act of "cyberwarfare" -- or at least the most overt to date.
Los Angeles Times |
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Parallels Server for Mac review
You’ve probably heard about Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion – programs that allow you to run Windows on Intel Macs by creating a ‘virtual machine’ that runs alongside the main Mac OS.
Macworld UK |
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Revision3 Fosters New Talent
Online television network Revision3 is building out a farm team for the Web.
TV Week |
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Midday Buzz: New computers that wake up when you call them
The state's annual sales tax holiday is Friday-Sunday. Stay tuned to star-telegram.com later today for tips on saving money. And check out Friday's Work & Money section, where the Savvy Consumer, Teresa McUsic, clues you in on how to save money on stuff that isn't tax-exempt.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Hunters claim to have nabbed Bigfoot, Internet goes nuts
In a summer when we've already seen a "Montauk Monster" and a grainy video claiming to be of the Chupacabra, two hunters claim they found Bigfoot and have the body to prove it. Hmmm...
CNET |
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Bear prints found on Georgian cyber-attacks
Shots by both sides Security researchers claim to have uncovered evidence pointing to a link between Russian state-run businesses and cyber-attacks against Georgia.…
The Register |
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SECNAP Adds New Email Archiving to Email Security Gateway Powered by SpammerTrap
SECNAP® Network Security Corporation today announced addition of the newest feature to its award-winning Email Security Gateway Powered by SpammerTrap®. The Email Archiving enhancement enables clients to archive both incoming and outgoing mail, and is compatible with virtually all messaging systems including Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes and Novell GroupWise.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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U of T, IBM to build supercomputer
Canada's most powerful supercomputer - 30 times more powerful than the system used by Environment Canada to forecast the weather - will be built by IBM Canada for the University of Toronto.
Canada.com |
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Life After Steve
Apple's boss won't be here forever. Perhaps an outsider will take the helm.
Forbes |
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Top Tip: Windows installer not working!
I am unable to use Windows installer either to install an app or to uninstall an app. I get the message "Windows installer service could not be accesed.....". I'm not running Windows (XP) in safe mode. I went to MIcrosoft's web page and downloaded and installed Windows installer 3.1 (v2).
ExtremeTech |
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liveusb-creator: Run Fedora Linux from a USB flash drive
liveusb-creator lets you install and run Fedora Linux from a USB flash drive without reformatting or partitioning it. This lets you run a small Linux installation on any handy PC that allows booting from a flash drive on a USB port. The liveusb-creator utility runs on either Microsoft Windows or Linux. Unfortunately, I was unable [...]
Geek.com |
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Low-power netbooks run Linux
— Aug. 06, 2008 — A Germany-based retailer called One is shipping four branded, Linux-based netbooks that consume only 3.5 Watts apiece. The One A440, A110, A115, and A140 are all based on the Via C7-M Ultra Low Voltage processor (ULV), and come with integrated Via graphics chips. ...
Linux Devices |
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Bangladesh's Grameenphone fined US$36.5m
DHAKA: Bangladesh's biggest phone company Grameenphone has been fined 36.5 million dollars for using the Internet to divert overseas calls from the state-owned network, a statement said on Thursday.
Channel NewsAsia |
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Sino Fibre Signs Term Sheet to Accept Investment From Singapore BarterXchange
HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2008 -- Sino Fibre Communications, Inc. , a broadband and value added Internet services provider in China, announced that it has executed a "term sheet" to accept the investment from BarterXchange Pte Ltd. for a 15% stake in Sino Fibre's joint venture , China Business Online Company Limited, to Singapore BarterXchange for US$6 million.
PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Whiteford quarry hampered by vandals
The Whiteford Township quarry where someone caused thousands of dollars in malicious damage remains open for business but production has ceased because computer systems that were damaged need to be repaired.
The Monroe Evening News |
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Mobile Internet World 2008 Announces World Class Keynotes and Conference Program
BOSTON----Mobile Internet World 2008 , the leading conference and expo for connecting the people, technologies and trends that will shape the future of the mobile Internet, has announced its program, educational, and speaker details for the October 21-23 conference and expo, to be held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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You've got jail! AOL spammer sentenced to seven years
AOL spammer and identity thief Michael Dolan is headed off to jail for the next seven years, to be followed by three years of additional monitoring. Dolan and his codefendants pled guilty to all charges and received the maximum sentence allowed by law. Read More...
Ars Technica |
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Air America Announces Convention Coverage: "A VOICE we can believe in"
Air America Media (www.airamerica.com) is traveling to both the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and, yes, the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Air America hosts Rachel Maddow, Thom Hartmann, David Bender and Sam Seder will be reporting live from both venues, featuring interviews and analysis with top newsmakers, opinion makers and bloggers. Chuck D., Richard ...
Centre Daily Times |
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SEMPO to Host Speed Networking Reception at SES San Jose on Monday, August 18, at 5:30 pm
The Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) today announced its participation in Search Engine Strategies (SES) San Jose, August 18-22, 2008. SEMPO was launched at SES San Jose five years ago, and today has 830 members representing over 2,000 individuals. Over 900 individuals have participated in SEMPO Institute courses.
Centre Daily Times |
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Luxury Goes Mobile
How many times have you found yourself nowhere near a computer or telephone, and struck by the desperate urge to buy a pair of pleated chinos? Well, consider your problem solved. Ralph Lauren has announced that it will become the ...
Portfolio.com via Yahoo! Finance |
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Bluespring Software Announces Office Business Applications (OBAs) for Business Process Management
Bluespring Software, a leading Business Process Management innovator that brings process agility to the enterprise, announced it has developed Office Business Applications, providing a fast-deploy, easy-to-manage, highly cost effective means of automating key business functions.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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General Data Among First to be Named Intermec Certified Printer Service Partner
CINCINNATI----General Data Company, Inc. has completed its technical certification and is now one of the first partners in the new Intermec Printer Service Partner program . One of only 19 partners in North America, this designation solidifies that General Data provides the highest level of product integration and service for all Intermec products, including printers, mobile computers and ...
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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The iPhone's Impact in Japan
Skeptics and boosters were wrong, the Apple smartphone is different enough to be fun, but hasn't sent Japanese phonemakers back to the drawing board
BusinessWeek |
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Trusted Resource for the Working RF Engineer
Several stories in this week's newsletter highlight products working at wireless frequencies somewhat higher than the "microwave-oven" range of Bluetooth and ZigBee products.
Planet EE |
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New traffic signal at Val Tech and Shiloh Roads
Lowndes County announces a new stop and go traffic signal at Val Tech Road and Shiloh Road. The light will start in flash mode Thursday, Aug. 14, and flash until Tuesday, Aug. 19 when it will be fully activated. Motorist are urged to exercise caution when traveling through the intersection.
The Valdosta Daily Times |
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