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Windows 7 to spur 64-bit adoption
Consumers have had the option of 64-bit Windows computing since the release of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition in May 2005, four years after the release of Windows XP 32-bit. At the end of 2006, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit versions were released simultaneously. Read more »
Symbian admits Trojan slip-up
The Symbian Foundation has acknowledged that its process for keeping malicious applications off Symbian OS-based phones needs improvement, after a Trojan horse program passed a security test. Read more »
Counting down to the iPhone SDK
While Australia waits for the iPhone, time is quickly closing in on the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the iPhone, one that could signal just how far Apple can take its maiden voyage into the smartphone world. Read more »
iPhone prepares for new life as a PC
Starting from February, you'll finally be able to call the iPhone a mobile computer. Read more »
PDF spam not a threat: Adobe
PDF spam is more a nuisance than a security risk, according to Adobe, which claims there is "no hard evidence" where the junk e-mail has become a serious issue. Read more »
Competition planned for new crypto standards
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is planning a public competition to develop one or more cryptographic "hash" algorithms, it said Tuesday. Read more »
Spying an intelligent search engine
While most would agree that Google has set the current standard for Web search, some technologists say even better tools are on the horizon thanks to advances in artificial intelligence. Read more »
Open-source bugs undermine digital signatures
Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures. Read more »
Sun puts Java 6 beta on display
Mustang is now available for coders who want to get to grips with the next version of Java. Read more »
Torvalds says DRM isn't necessarily bad
Provisions against digital rights management in a draft update to the GPL could undermine computer security, Linus Torvalds said this week in e-mails reflecting the Linux leader's pragmatic philosophy. Read more »
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Get the most out of Java's class loaders
Class loaders are one of Java's most powerful features. However, developers often forget about the class-loading component even though it's essential when you develop anything more complex than a "Hello, world" application. Read more »
Understanding the Java security model
The Java security model, introduced in Java 2, is the basis of highly secured and distributed enterprise Java applications. We'll show you the basics. Read more »
Learn about core enhancements in Java SE 6
Peter V. Mikhalenko covers many of the new features and enhancements introduced in Java SE 6, which is slated for release this year. He also discusses how this release may become a revolutionary step in GUI and desktop Java application development. Read more »
10 security problems unique to IT
Organisations face a host of security concerns driven by the power of technology and the vulnerabilities inherent in its use. IT pros have to be vigilant about all these issues, from system penetration threats to hardware portability to employee turnover. Read more »
Deploy full-featured applications with Java Web Start
Java Web Start provides a platform-independent, secure, and robust deployment technology. Find out how it enables developers to deploy full-featured applications to end users by making the applications available on a standard Web server. Read more »
Java SE 6 in a nutshell
Peter V. Mikhalenko covers many of the new features and enhancements introduced in Java SE 6, which is slated for release this year. He also discusses how this release may become a revolutionary step in GUI and desktop Java application development. Read more »
Authenticate clients and e-transactions with SSL certificate authority
Secure Sockets Layer technology ensures that transactions are encrypted and safe from outside influences. Get the basics of setting up SSL Certificates of Authentication. Read more »
XML--Rodney, are we there yet?
After initially creating a lot of buzz in the late days of the dot-com boom, XML seemed in danger of becoming the Rodney Dangerfield of the technology world. Now, it appears that XML might finally be getting the respect it deserves in the marketplace. Read more »
Use strong names to escape DLL Hell
Learn about the anatomy of strong names and see how you can use them to ensure version compatibility and security in your .NET apps. Read more »
Tools for securing your XML documents
The W3C offers two specifications for securing your XML documents, XML Signature and XML Encryption. Find out which tools can help create secure XML documents that adhere to these standards. Read more »
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