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VMware bug causes worldwide chaos

A flaw in the VMware licensing code is responsible for problems with the software that are affecting users worldwide. Read more »

McNealy's cold feet and other tales of Sun

Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy had to be wined and dined at a Silicon Valley McDonald's before he gave up his reluctance to help launch the workstation maker in 1982, according to one of many tales the company cofounders recounted on Wednesday. Read more »

Vodafone Australia to launch 3G in October

Vodafone today announced its third-generation (3G) network would be commercially launched in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra this October with other capital cities to follow in 2006. Read more »

Fujitsu upgrades Unix servers

Weeks after introducing a new high-end server family using Intel's Itanium processor, Fujitsu has upgraded a separate product based on its own Sparc64 processor. Read more »

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Can you be a self-respecting Web developer without knowing HTML?

I can't accept a so-called Web developer who doesn't fully understand the technology used to create their applications. Do you think a Web developer is doomed if he doesn't know HTML? Read more »

Using vi key bindings in bash and zsh

By default, most shells use emacs-style key bindings for command-line editing and modification. For users of vi or vim, however, you can configure shells to use vi key bindings instead. Read more »

Backing up an entire hard drive under UNIX

Backing up an entire disk under any operating system is a necessary evil. Justin James walks you through the process needed to create an identical copy of an entire disk under UNIX. Read more »

Using script to record terminal sessions

Most sys admins know the importance of keeping an action log where various tasks, configuration changes, etc. are kept. One answer is to use a little-known program called script, which is part of the util-linux package on most Linux distributions. Read more »

Java jams: five IDEs tested

We put five of the most popular Java Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) up against each other. Find out which tool is tailor made for your development requirements. Read more »

Use vi to edit files in a UNIX environment

Here are the basic tips and tricks you need to know to use the vi text editor in Linux/UNIX. Read more »

Jump start your vi editing

In this jump start to vi editing, learn how to use the most popular commands and shortcuts to edit text and script files. Read more »

Vi for programmers

Love it or hate it, the vi editor is a powerful and flexible developer tool. Learn how put vi to work for you with this article on the top 10 vi features. Read more »

Reviewed: FrontPage 2003

We got our hands on a brand spanking new copy of FrontPage 2003 and decided to take it for a spin. With all the powerful new features and upgraded UI, this is definitely not your father's FrontPage. Read more »

Do you use wizards in your programming work?

Wizards are common development tools--but is that a good thing? We're looking for your feedback on this topic. Do you use wizards or avoid them? Read more »

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The typical Linux conference geezer

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- Asking delegates to pick their distribution, shell and editor of choice gives us a chance to gain some insight into the average Linux conference attendee. Read more »

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  • Staff XP stays on life support for longer

    This week's Roundup looks at Microsoft's decision to extend the life of Windows XP, the release of Microsoft Surface SDK, Firefox's new Geode plug-in, Yahoo's new tool -- Smush It and more. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Chris Duckett The good and truly awful celluloid depictions of computers

    Ever wonder why your lawyer uncle leaves the room whenever you turn over to Boston Legal? Or why your forensic science cousin can't stand crime drama? You know the answer: it’s the horrid trivialisation and dumbing down of an occupation to make it appear entertaining. Sometimes it is so unbelievable that it actually hurts and yelling at the screen is the only outlet. Read more »

    -- posted by Chris Duckett

  • Brendon Chase Apple's iPhone engineers to tour Sydney, Melbourne

    Aussie developers will be able to get up close and personal with some of the iPhone engineers in November to learn how to build applications for the platform. Read more »

    -- posted by Brendon Chase

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