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The Novell-Microsoft deal. Who's the big winner? [i]RED HAT!!![/i] :^0
.[i]"...deployments of Red Hat Linux have grown twice as fast as those for Novell SUSE Linux since Novell signed its controversial patent and interoperability agreement with Microsoft in November 2006..."[/i] (1)[i]"...The number of those new users with Red Hat Linux nearly tripled over that period, while the number of Novell...
Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, TechExec2, Novell Inc., Red Hat Inc., Linux, Microsoft Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-07-23
The [i]TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD[/i] is...
.The tallest building the the world is now a tower in Dubai that is still under construction (1). It is currently 1,680 feet tall. When completed, it will be "above 2,275 feet", about 600 feet TALLER than it already is.This means that if you were standing on the roof of...
Tags: Aerospace & Defense, TechExec2, FEET MSL, supplemental oxygen, aircraft, oxygen
Discussion threads 2007-07-22
Are we witnessing the demise of TechExec2?
TechExec2 had proved to be as pesky as the kids of Scooby Doo. For this gayness I siggest he plays Cludo and not Clue. Do not have a clue what Clue is in terms og a game.Later losers!
Tags: Games, THETECHMAIL@..., TechExec2
Discussion threads 2007-07-15
Are we witnessing the demise of TechExec2?
TechExec2 had proved to be as pesky as the kids of Scooby Doo. For this gayness I siggest he plays Cludo and not Clue. Do not have a clue what Clue is in terms og a game.Later losers!
Tags: Games, THETECHMAIL@..., TechExec2
Discussion threads 2007-07-15
Are we witnessing the demise of TechExec2?
TechExec2 had proved to be as pesky as the kids of Scooby Doo. For this gayness I siggest he plays Cludo and not Clue. Do not have a clue what Clue is in terms og a game.Later losers!TTM you're back! again, and again, and againI think TechExec...
Tags: THETECHMAIL@..., TechExec2, TTM
Discussion threads 2007-07-15
Weekly malware round-up
Beware of people who don't know what they're talking about.Take away: This "exploit" claim is completely bogus nonsense.SANS ISC handler Lorna Hutcheson says (1)(2):[b][i]"...its interesting and scary to find a file that acts like a regular gif file, but contains a script exploit..."[/i][/b]-and-[b][i]"...The second idea, but completely untested at this...
Tags: Scripting languages, malware, TechExec2, PHP, GIF, exploit, server
Discussion threads 2007-06-22
Zero-day RPC flaw in Microsoft DNS
Zero-day RPC [i]EXPLOIT[/i] in Microsoft DNS.[b]Zero-day RPC "flaw" in Microsoft DNS? Its a friggin' zero-day [i]EXPLOIT![/i][/b]It's patently obvious why you refer to a corrected never-exploited vulnerability bug in Firefox as an "exploit" (4) and a zero-day exploit in a Microsoft product as a "flaw".As before, these (1)(2)(3) are the correct...
Tags: Wiki, Microsoft Windows, Domain names, SECURITY, TechExec2, Wikipedia, Zero-day RPC, Microsoft DNS, Microsoft Corp., DNS
Discussion threads 2007-04-13
Vista gets bashed for a single vulnerability
Vista success story? :0.I can always count on you for a good laugh. A Vista security failure is now a "success story"? What fantastic spin! :^0[b]Boeing Corp:[/b] This is a success story! Our new plane falls out of the sky only 20% as often as our old plane. You're only...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), TechExec2, success story, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2007-04-11
[i]ALWAYS[/i] use an AMD CPU when you build your PCs [i]*** UPDATED ***[/i]
.[i][[b]UPDATED 4/10/2007[/b] -- Since I originally posted this on 2/26/2007 (7), a lot has changed. AMD has very significantly lowered prices on its highest speed CPU line while Intel has not. This suggests that customers are no longer willing to buy an AMD CPU that performs the same as an...
Tags: Processors, PC, TechExec2, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CPU, Intel Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo
Discussion threads 2007-04-10
TR site changes
.Hello!I noticed that the time of day is now shown on each post in the "tree" view of each discussion. This is a great thing. Thanks for doing that.Something missing: The "All Discussions" list used to have a link at the bottom where you could go to a longer list...
Tags: TechExec2
Discussion threads 2007-04-06
The [i]LEAVING WINDOWS[/i] Project
.As I posted here (1), last week I decided that I would NEVER upgrade to Vista as my primary operating system. I find it completely unacceptable to be subject to capricious deactivation with 3 days warning whenever Vista decides it does not like software or hardware I might install (yes,...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Intel x86, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, x86 PC, PC, TechExec2, Leaving Windows, now is the time to leave windows, windows
Discussion threads 2007-03-06
Is AMD being hypocritical about benchmark ethics?
Is George Ou out to [i]ANNIHILATE[/i] AMD?.Let's face it, George. You have an obvious very strong bias for Intel, and a very strong bias against AMD. I cannot say why, but it is very clear. This post of yours is yet another example of that.[b]Out of context criticism of AMD[/b]The...
Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., ethics, hardware, Intel Corp., TechExec2
Discussion threads 2007-03-02
Now it's final. I will [i]NEVER[/i] upgrade to Vista.
.[b][i]"...Windows was deactivated due to a hardware change. You must activate Windows within 3 days or Windows will stop working. Click to start activation..."[/i][/b]I just found out that if Vista does not like a change you make to your computer, and requires reactivation, that it sometimes [u]will deactivate within only...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, TechExec2, microsoft has gone too far now, windows, Microsoft Windows, Now IT
Discussion threads 2007-02-28
Highly critical Office 2007 vulnerability
Steve Ballmer on the phone in his office at Microsoft....[b]Steve Ballmer on the phone in his office at Microsoft...[/b].....Yes, that's right, Mom. Office 2007 is very secure......[bzz bzz bzz bzz bzz bzz].....Yes, Mom. It's the most secure Office ever.....No, those days are gone forever. That won't happen to you again....
Tags: Microsoft Office, TechExec2, security update as the microsoft turns, windows, security, Microsoft Office 2007
Discussion threads 2007-02-28
James Kim and family missing - please help if you've seen them!
I hope they are OKI've known of James Kim since the old TechTV days. I hope they are OK.Me tooWhat really struck me is that I have a daughter and son roughly the same age.
Tags: TechExec2, James Kim
Discussion threads 2006-12-01
Birmingham kills desktop Linux project citing runaway expenses
Linux in action: A public library's success storyHoward County, MD Public Library has successfully migrated more than 200 public PCs from Windows to Linux, saved money, and everybody is happy.From (1):[i]"The migration seems to have been alm
Tags: george ou, linux, TechExec2, desktop, desktop Linux, new-PCs
Discussion threads 2006-11-20
ComputerWorld offers FATAL 'fix' for minor flaw in Windows XP!
George Ou, Nonsense Slayer!!Thanks for railing on ComputerWorld and Reguly about this. You remind people to question what they read. But, any administrator who would implement such bad advice is an idiot.It appears that CW has corrected their ar
Tags: Computerworld, firewall, george ou, ICS, ICS Service, Microsoft Windows, network, networking, NW article, Reguly, router, security, TechExec2
Discussion threads 2006-11-01
Firefox 2 crash exploit and IE7 address spoofing flaw surfaces
Internet Explorer is more dangerous to use than FirefoxVulnerability advisory stats are like counting the number of people who leave their front door unlocked. I care more about how many thieves are ravaging the neighborhood. I care more about [u]un
Tags: browsers, exploit, george ou, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, security, software, TechExec2
Discussion threads 2006-10-27
Windows Vista is available for pre-sale on AMAZON.COM
Windows Vista is now available for pre-sale on AMAZON.COM. Versions and pricing appear below. Availability: January 30, 2007.Questions:1. Do you think Windows Vista will really be available on January 30, 2007?2. What do you think about the pricing?3. Will you upgrade to Windows Vista?4. Will you upgrade your company to...
Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, TechExec2, vista, windows
Discussion threads 2006-08-30
China slaughters 50,000 dogs using barbaric methods
China slaughters 50,000 dogs using barbaric methodsThis story is so outrageous, I had to post it. As I work and as I write this, there is a dog sleeping under my desk who has no idea how lucky she is to not live in China. Excerpts, comments, and links follow.Express...
Tags: TechExec2, china dog slaughter barbaric rabies, off-topic, Chinese People
Discussion threads 2006-08-04
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