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Google stingy on malware handout?
To entice security researchers to look for holes in the Chrome browser, Google has announced it will pay US$500 for bugs found in the code. But several experts have said that's not enough money to motivate skilled vulnerability researchers. Read more »
Kaspersky: Target zombie servers too
Russian antivirus tsar, Eugene Kaspersky, says Australian ISPs should not only cut off malware-infected personal computers but also infected web servers run by businesses. Read more »
Microsoft warns of flaw in 32-bit Windows kernel
Microsoft is warning customers of a hole in the kernel of 32-bit versions of Windows that could allow someone to install programs, change data or create new accounts with full user rights. Read more »
Microsoft adds Office, Windows rental option
Although there are plenty of places that rent out time on Windows-based computers, doing so had never been strictly, speaking, legitimate. Read more »
Researchers' protocol denies DoS attacks
Researchers have devised a way to filter out denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on computer networks, including cloud computing systems, to improve security on government, commercial and educational systems. Read more »
Windows Home Server update delayed
Microsoft said problems discovered during testing are prompting it to delay a planned Power Pack 3 update to the Windows Home Server product. Read more »
Researchers exploit flaws in SSL, domain authentication system
Two researchers have separately uncovered flaws in the way domain names are verified on the internet that could allow attackers to impersonate a site and steal information from unsuspecting web surfers. Read more »
Hackers rumoured to have cracked Windows 7 activation
Microsoft only just released the final code for Windows 7 to manufacturers and the company is already facing a security risk. Read more »
Netspace's green box: Caption contest
Netspace regulatory and carrier affairs manager Matthew Phillips has a lovely big green box. But what's inside? Tell us to win a double DVD box set of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films. Read more »
What made Microsoft open up to Linux? Ask Novell
Microsoft's move to offer several Linux drivers owes a lot to a key programmer at Novell. Read more »
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Using a hybrid XSLT solution to send an email
Edmond Woychowsky recounts how a hybrid XSLT solution that he used recently reminds him of his college days. Read more »
10 questions to ask when selecting open source products for your enterprise
To make sure you realise all the benefits of open source, run these simple background checks on an open source project. Read more »
Workflow Patterns
In this serialisation of Chapter 15 from the book Oracle SOA Suite Developer's Guide, we look at some of the more complex, yet common use cases and how these can be addressed in a relatively straightforward fashion by the Workflow Service. Read more »
Message Interaction Patterns
In this serialisation of Chapter 14 from the book Oracle SOA Suite Developer's Guide, we look at the more advanced messaging constructs supported by the Oracle BPEL PM. Read more »
Configuring VoIP in Twinkle
If you need a reliable and capable SIP softphone for Linux, this article suggests using the feature-rich Twinkle to configure its use. Read more »
OutSystems' Agile Platform: The IDE of my dreams
Get in-depth details about OutSystems' Agile Platform, including information about deployment, security, data binding, project management, and more. Read more »
C#'s var keyword
Today, we take a closer look at C#’s var keyword, which was introduced in C# 3.0 Read more »
Code Contracts makes validation easy and accurate
Code Contracts allows developers to create validation logic within their methods and classes without needing to write a lot of if/then statements. This article recommends .NET programmers take a little time to learn this extremely useful new framework. Read more »
Firefox: Some security tips
There are several reasons why Firefox is the web browser of choice for many of us. Providing a safe web surfing experience is one of the more important ones. I'd like to offer some tips that will make surfing the web with Firefox even safer. 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 »
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Adobe: Silverlight is years behind Flash
Mike Downey, principal evangelist at Adobe, talks about RIAs and how good competition validates Adobe's move into the area. Downey then speaks on Silverlight and says that it is "years behind where the Flash Player is today". Read more »
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Apple can give but can't take
-- Apple has complained about Microsoft's laptop ads, a hacker has defaced the RAAF website and Firefox 3.5 users could fall victim to drive-by attacks. Read more »
W3C releases mobileOK
-- W3C has released mobileOK checker, an open source tool for checking the suitability of websites for mobile devices. Read more »
Tools for the Semantic Web
-- This blog post covers some of the technologies available for creating applications for the Semantic Web. Read more »
The 2008 Trends and Threats to Internet security
-- I recently came across the IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force 2008 Mid-Year Trend Statistics report, which outlines issues affecting internet security, including application vulnerabilities, phishing, malware and spam. Read more »
Microsoft services VS2008 & .NET 3.5
-- Microsoft has just announced the release to manufacturing of the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Visual Studio 2008 SP1. Read more »
Australian twitterati talks malware
-- It was inevitable that micro-blogging service Twitter would become infested with malware, according to a number of high-profile Australian users of the service. Read more »
Spry Game
-- At this year's Adobe WebDU conference in Sydney, Greg Rewis gave a presentation on Spry 1.6, the AJAX framework. Read more »
Firefox 3 add-ons to make you a better Web developer
-- Firefox might be a fast browser but it's extensions can transform it into a powerful development tool for Web developers and designers. Here are 10 of the best to get you started. Read more »
Outsourcing made wrong – a real case
-- A few days ago I wrote about how outsourcing goes wrong. Now I will explain more in detail with a real case. Read more »
Dealing with the ego elephant in the room
-- Egomaniacs, swell-heads, know-it-alls, showboats, show ponies, narcissists, ego-trippers, big heads, and peacocks – work with one of these? Read more »
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