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Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy: Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracyarticle rootMoneyYou say: "The fact that laws exist against releasing malicious code doesn't stop the majority of virus and worm authors from writing them. And their incentive to write an exploit has much more to do with bravado and bragging rights than money."This...; Tags: antivirus software, computer, incompetence, Odd H. Sandvik, profit, security, software, virus, viruses, worms; Discussion threads 2005-11-14
Incompetence: IncompetenceHi, this could be more of a pool than a thread.What would you do if you knew your co-worker was incompetent? Would you keep it to yourself or let your bosses know?I would suggest that he see a doctor......to stop IT turning into a pool. Leakage problems like these can...; Tags: Incompetence, it management, thebarrywilliamsshow@...; Discussion threads 2005-03-12
Manage poor performers so they don't upset the entire staff: When it comes to incompetent employees, few managers long to swing the personnel axe despite the problems these employees create. Some managers go all out trying to solve an employee’s performance problems with behavior modification plans or reassignment of duties. That’s admirable and even good business practice when it’s successful....; Tags: performer, poor performer, Toni Bowers; Technical articles 2003-07-03
What to do when your boss is incompetent: Most IT pros have dealt with an incompetent boss at some point, but the situation is much more involved when that boss is the CEO. Columnist Bob Weinstein offers CIOs tips on dealing with what is often a frustrating and politically charged scenario.Virtually everyone on the organizational spectrum has had...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Bob Weinstein, incompetence, Lewis, job; Technical articles 2002-06-12

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Which is the REAL one??: I just happened to see that there is a TestKing.com AND a TestKing.net. The .net site offers the $99 for all you want deal. Which is the real one and which is the best?????Or you could actually learn something...You really want us to help you become another paper cert who...; Tags: wjr777@...; Discussion threads 2004-12-15

The less you know, the more you make: A Mathematical Proof: It's widely held that ignorance rises to the executive level, with a concurrent rise in pay; but, until now, we've had only adnecotal evidence of such. Well, finally, a formal proof is to be had.1) Axiom - Knowledge is Power2) Axiom - Time is Money3) Power = Work /...; Tags: deepsand, knowledge; Discussion threads 2007-02-24
CompTIA no longer has contact info on site to report bad techs: It use to be that CompTIA had an area on their site where you could report bad techs that were A+ certified. I have since been there and found there is no mention of where to report shoddy techs. They have gone to a strictly money making diploma mill. ...; Tags: devlin_X; Discussion threads 2007-09-09
The page you requested cannot be found: All i wish to do is cancel my membership that i began on the 9th May 2005, before the 30 days free period expires and charges are incurred. Ive managed to contact your site once on the 10th May but heard no response back. Since this time i have tried...; Tags: duncan9943@..., e-mail, FAQ, it management; Q&A 2005-05-17
Massive network outage for AT: Doesn't Surprise MeWith the changes in TWC RoadRunner and Comcast currently underway in Houston, I have been thinking about AT&T again...shudder. I left SBC years ago for this same kind of treament and have not written ANY "Bell" a check in over 5 years.JimAnd you're surprised?Pardon my cynicism, but...; Tags: NETWORKING, network, jcole@..., ATT; Discussion threads 2007-05-30
Workspace chaos: Common threadThis all looks very familiar but I notice two things that are common to most of these pictures, my office and those of my friends.1. We tend to run our PCs with the covers off.2. We have scribble sheets and post-it notes everywhere.didn't you know?1) That a clean desk...; Tags: cjmiller@..., clean desk, hardware, workspace chaos; Discussion threads 2005-12-12
about 30 seconds: Please tell me the Gov't isn't this clueless. They can already access what they need w/ provider cooperation anyway.Feds want backdoor in all net hardwarethe FCC wants a backdoor so they can wiretap you, in all net hardware such as routers, firewalls.http://www.networkingpipeline.com/blog/archives/2006/01/feds_want_a_wir.htmlGood guess as to how long it will take...; Tags: back door, Dr Dij, hardware, network security wiretap feds backdoor trojan, security; Discussion threads 2006-01-31
Two years on, Netsky-P tops virus charts: Netsky-P retains bragging rightsAccording to a recent report by Sophos, the Netsky-P e-mail worm, ranked as the worst of 2004, retains bragging rights even though fixes have long been available. During August, Netsky-P accounted for 19.9 percent of all malicious software incidents reported.How has your organization been affected by Netsky-P?Yeah...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Netsky virus, virus; Discussion threads 2006-09-05
Katrina - One Year Later: This is a personal entry and has absolutely no Oracle,database or other technical content. This is more of a mind dump aboutKatrina and life in general. If you don't care to read about Katrina ormy life, please don't read this. This entry is one of my few ramblingrants and it's...; Tags: Databases, Katrina; Blog posts 2006-09-22
Tech Tip: Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy: By Jonathan YardenSince the first computer viruses appeared inthe DOS era, there's been an ongoing digital arms race between theauthors of malicious code and the companies that write antivirussoftware. Many people believe there's a global conspiracy going onbetween these two factions to benefit both groups. And for some,increasing virus and...; Tags: antivirus software, computer, conspiracy, software, virus, vulnerability, worm; Technical articles 2003-12-08
Online shopping, good, bad, and ugly: Online shopping experience Â–NAPA, doing it all wrongIÂ’ve been working with carsand other vehicles as a hobby or business since the early Â‘60Â’s and a few yearsago when NAPAonline.com went up, I found it was a terrific way to get parts.One big advantage was that Icould find parts for rare...; Tags: e-mail, Napa, NAPAonline.com, telephone, Web site didnÂ't; Blog posts 2006-10-02
Mad Irishman ranting; you have been warned: blog rootBuying over the phoneSo, the worst finally happened. A business crucial server is dead as a doornail, not repairable or maybe I should have said, not worth repairing. I get on the phone to a leading market provider of servers and server hardware to ask for a quote and...; Tags: Sales strategy, Sales force management, s.mcgahan@..., sales department, commercial sales department, sales, server; Discussion threads 2006-06-12
Where to go...: Where is the best place for...A. Learning IT?B. The best IT positions?C. The best buys on computer equipment?D. Burying Micro-managers?OK, I'll bite...Tig took the high road. So I guess it's up to me to travel the low road. I'm good at dat.A. In da real world. - but remember that...; Tags: Toboso, IT Position, information technology; Discussion threads 2007-06-03
Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy: Everybody loves a good conspiracy theory, but such theories are often more entertaining than accurate. Case in point: Many believe that there's an ongoing conspiracy between virus writers and antivirus software makers, but Jonathan Yarden says the theory has no basis. Find out why he says such a conspiracy just...; Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, PRODUCTIVITY, virus, vulnerability, worm, antivirus software, computer, software, antivirus, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Money; Technical articles 2005-11-10
Can a CEO's terrible people skills affect company success?: What do these people have in common? Julie Roehm Robert Nardelli Steve Heyer Harry Stonecipher They were all C-level executives at high-profile companies who lost their jobs due to interpersonal incompetence (aka "no people skills"). (Julie Roehm was...; Tags: Job, People Skill, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Toni Bowers; Blog posts 2008-04-01
Talking Shop: What the management-level job requires in skills: By Ruby BayanIn his bestseller, The Peter Principle, Dr. Lawrence J. Peter theorized that in a hierarchy, employees tend to rise to their level of incompetence. His view is that you will advance to your highest level of competence and consequently get promoted to a position where you will be...; Tags: Guest Contributor, Wayne W. Hardy, job; Technical articles 2003-05-19

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