Archive for November 12th, 2009
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Jetpack is a Mozilla Labs project that enables anyone who knows HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create powerful Firefox add-ons. Mozilla launched “Jetpack Gallery,” a community for developers and add-on users: Users get innovative add-ons that add functionality to Firefox, while developers receive valuable feedback and visibility in the Jetpack community. At Jetpack Gallery, you can
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Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced that all antitrust litigation and patent cross-license disputes between the companies are settled. Under terms of deal, Intel’ll pay AMD $1.25 billion, and has agreed to a set of business practice provisions. AMD and Intel also said they’ve agreed to a new five-year cross-license agreement, and have given up
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An overview of when to use which Windows PowerShell cmdlets in FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint. This document provides an overview of when to use which Windows PowerShell cmdlets in FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint in the functional areas: administration, schema, spell tuning, and security.More info: Download No Comments » - Posted by DG
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A new research collaboration between Massive and comScore, developed an innovative methodology, with which, advertisers'll get an inside look at degree to which in-game ads motivate gamers to visit Web sites, conduct brand-related search queries and engage in other online actions, something that previously had gone unmeasured. The methodology’s similar to ad tracking and measurement standards
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Windows Update Client for Windows 8 is in “planning and preparation” revealed a Microsoft job posting:
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Microsoft pour more fuel on fire driving the perspective that Windows 7 GUI was borrowed from Mac OS X “One of the things that people say an awful lot about Apple Mac is that OS is fantastic, that it’s very graphical and easy to use. What we’ve tried to do with Windows 7 – whether it’s
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Millions of used computers and laptops are discarded each year. Did you know there’re a variety of ways to extend their life? Pre-owned computer that’s decommissioned, refurbished, and loaded with genuine Microsoft software through commercial Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) Program provides cost effective alternative to a new PC. MAR enables eligible refurbishers that partner with Microsoft
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According Net Applications, Windows 7's share of overall PC market continues to rise at a steady clip, having passed 4% by Nov. 9. At this rate, Windows 7's rate of adoption is outpacing that of Windows Vista, which took months to reach same numbers. The data shows Windows 7 as breaking that 4% barrier
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On Nov. 18th, at 10:00:00 AM Pacific, Microsoft'll be hosting a TechNet webcast: Plan for and Deploy Volume Activation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, that’ll give you info on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment planning. Webcast’ll run 60 minutes and will go into best practices and lessons
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Google Movies now let you discover movie times and locations by typing a simple search on Google? You can also click on showtimes search result to get more complete movie listings and information. In addition, Google Movies, now include more detailed movie pages, genre filters and a new map view. Click "showtimes" in your search results
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In a bid to get Windows Mobile 7 devices on ;market as quickly as possible, Microsoft early next year’ll give mobile device OEMs a test build of forthcoming operating system. The program, code-named 'Maldives,' looks like an effort to shrink window between Microsoft's release to manufacturing of Windows Mobile and when it arrives on new devices.
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Microsoft is adding more advanced anti-piracy protection and an improved developer portal for registered ISVs, as well as introducing PC based shopping and account management for Windows phone customers in Windows Marketplace for Mobile.Developer portal improvements and stronger anti-piracy protection – developers’ll now be able to take advantage of these new protections by following
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WP Plugins, The App Store for WordPress, is aimed at improving the quality, support for and standard of WordPress premium plugins. If you’re looking for a plugin, you’ll be happy to know that the team assess, check and scrutinise every plugin on site to ensure they’re of highest quality. WordPress plugin developers can upload their premium
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Microsoft International President Jean-Philippe Courtois joined with other European thought leaders to call for a new era of innovation and creativity in Europe. Courtois is a European Commission Innovation Ambassador this year, part of the EC's Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009. Courtois joined European Commission President Jos No Comments » - Posted by DG
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Microsoft added two more rogue families to its Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), both have been around since early 2009, but have become more prevalent in last few months. “Win32/FakeVimes has gone through a lot of different names, usually with two or three active at any given time. Currently it’s calling itself Windows System Defender
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Random From The FakeVimes and PrivacyCenter added to Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT)
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With a bankruptcy behind it, SGI has decided to go ahead and start expanding again by purchasing Linux Networx's "core assets."What's that Scott - May06Make gadgets error free using Gadget Checker
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“As part of our efforts to help developers get started with building their applications and games on the Windows Phone 7 platform we’re planning a