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Microsoft patches critical hole in Windows kernel

Microsoft on Tuesday issued six security bulletins fixing 15 vulnerabilities, including a critical patch for holes in the Windows kernel and other Windows and Office components that could allow an attacker to take control of a computer. Read more »

Next Firefox can detect computer orientation

The upcoming version 3.6 of Firefox will be able to tell if you're listing to starboard -- and pass that information along to applications running in the browser. Read more »

Google Maps gets Aussie traffic data

It's taken a while, but it's finally here: Google Maps now includes real-time Australian traffic info. Read more »

Windows 7, Vista zero-day flaw reported

Microsoft said on Tuesday that it is investigating reports of a zero-day vulnerability affecting Windows 7 and Vista. Read more »

Red Hat builds one API for many clouds

Red Hat has launched a project to create an API that will let developers write applications for use across many kinds of cloud. Read more »

Snow Leopard benefits to be longer term

Apple began shipping Snow Leopard on Friday, but the true importance of the Mac OS X update likely will emerge well afterward. Read more »

64-bit Snow Leopard defaults to 32-bit kernel

Apple's OS X 10.6 operating system Snow Leopard by default loads with a 32-bit kernel, despite running 64-bit applications. Read more »

Microsoft signs confidential IP deal over NTFS

Tuxera, the Finnish company behind open-source file system NTFS-3G, has announced a confidential intellectual-property deal with Microsoft, under which it will be permitted to carry on distributing its open-source NTFS product and to offer new exFAT drivers. Read more »

Microsoft rolls out SQL Azure Database preview

Microsoft has rolled out a free trial of its cloud-based relational database, SQL Azure Database. Read more »

Boom in requests for Linux drivers

A steady stream of manufacturers are requesting Linux drivers for their hardware, suggesting growing adoption of Linux operating systems among enterprises. Read more »

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10 tools to connect to wireless networks in Linux

Mobile Linux users have a variety of options when it comes to wireless connectivity tools. This article outlines some of the best choices to help you find one that will work for you. Read more »

Are economic conditions changing how you manage server turnover?

Regardless of the few reports that are out there indicating that the recession might be coming to an end, more people than not are feeling the squeeze these days. Read more »

The current state and future of C++

Justin James thinks there is still great potential for C++ developers to do quite nicely for themselves. Read more »

Reap the green IT benefits of thin client computing

This article notes that applying a selective and rigorous methodology to a thin client migration will position IT teams to reap the enhanced green IT and ROI benefits that the computing model offers. Read more »

Microsoft to release .NET Micro Framework code

Microsoft is to provide users and developers access to the .NET Micro Framework source code, following a round of layoffs that affected the technology's developer team. Read more »

10 reasons you'll want to install Ubuntu 9.04

Ubuntu's most recent release offers numerous improvements over an already solid OS. In fact, it could be the best overall release of a Linux distribution we've seen. Read more »

10 ways Microsoft could help Linux

The author supports an alliance between Microsoft and Linux. Find out why he believes both camps could work together for the benefit of all concerned. Read more »

Set up RPM Fusion with Fedora to shore up multimedia support

This article shows you how to get improved support for MP3s, videos and games in Fedora Core 10. Read more »

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta is available

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta provides new features and many deployment options for evaluation. This article breaks down some of the changes for you. Read more »

Using Storage Explorer in Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 offers a tool to view configuration and resources for systems connected to a storage area network (SAN). Here is what you need to know about this new feature. Read more »

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Keys to kernel reliability

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Ubuntu Karmic Koala released

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Ubuntu 9.10, Karmic Koala, was released overnight. More of this week's news in this edition of the Roundup. Read more »

Symantec's dirtiest websites

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Symantec issued a list of 100 "Dirtiest Websites of Summer 2009", which have an average of 18,000 threats. Read more »

Microsoft's altruism just an illusion

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Microsoft appeared to "get it" earlier this week, but it wasn't all that it seemed. Adobe and Oracle have been targeted by the security minded and the Windows 7 code has gone gold. Read more »

Windows XP's last hurrah

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- The mere fact that Microsoft will stop widespread sale of Windows XP at the end of the day has been a topic here and elsewhere for months. The most immediate question is, with Windows XP moving off the stage, just where is Windows Vista? Read more »

Confessions of an accessibility sadist

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- If your mouse dies because of a software update, most people would rollback the update -- a small minority will continue to move forward regardless. All in the name of science and testing the world of accessibility. Read more »

Plastic bag conquers Google Street View

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Privacy advocates should take note of an effective way to avert the prying eyes of Google Street View: the lowly plastic bag. Read more »

Samba gets an inside look at Microsoft documentation

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- A complicated third-party arrangement means that the open-source Samba project will be able to make use of proprietary documents describing Microsoft file-sharing software. Read more »

Apple shipping the Mark Webber of hard drives

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- The hard drives within Apple computers seem to pull mechnical failure and random incidents into play whenever you think things are fine -- just like our man in F1: M. Webber. Read more »

Promises and Delivery

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- Over the past month or so I have had to deal that section of society where time seems to flow in a completely different fashion - van drivers. Read more »

Vista a step closer

Matt Overington [blogs:bricksandmortar] -- Last week, Microsoft released its Windows Vista February 2006 community technology preview (CTP) on MSDN for beta testers, partners and developers. Read more »

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