Monthly Archives: July 2008

Remove remnants of Vista SP1 installation

Posted on July 29, 2008 by jmiles

Reclaim up to 800M once you are sure you’ll keep Vista SP1… Remove all remnants of the Windows Vista SP1 installation | Microsoft Windows | TechRepublic.com

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Facebook fends off clones

Posted on July 29, 2008 by jmiles

Facebook fends off attack of the clones In its bid to go global, Facebook is facing off against itself.

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Bikers, pedestrians seeking better Web maps

Posted on July 28, 2008 by jmiles

Bikers, pedestrians seeking better Web maps PATRICK WALTERS – 7/27/2008 10:37:38 AM With the old gas-guzzler in the garage, you’ve got your bicycle ready and your sneakers laced up. Now all you need is a map of the quickest, safest … Continue reading →

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Facebook Takes Steps to Clean House

Posted on July 28, 2008 by jmiles

There will be two levels of validation of 3rd part apps, “Verified” and “Great” Facebook Takes Steps to Clean House At Facebook’s f8 developer conference, the company announced some initiatives to improve the quality of applications on its site…  Facebook … Continue reading →

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VMware to create free version of ESXi hypervisor

Posted on July 26, 2008 by jmiles

VMware to create free version of ESXi hypervisor VMware is moving to create a free version of the VMware ESXi hypervisor. The company’s new CEO also plans to delve deeper into cloud computing and expand VMware’s virtualization technology reach. The … Continue reading →

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MS: Increased Threat for DNS Spoofing Vulnerability

Posted on July 25, 2008 by jmiles

Microsoft Security Advisory (956187): Increased Threat for DNS Spoofing Vulnerability Microsoft released Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-037 on July 8, 2008, offering security updates to protect customers against Windows Domain Name System (DNS) spoofing attacks. Microsoft released this update in coordination … Continue reading →

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The Real Question: Should Oil Be Cheap?

Posted on July 25, 2008 by jmiles

 This is not about IT or IT security, but it is still an interesting perspective.  From Business week… The Real Question: Should Oil Be Cheap? …Amite Foundry’s resurgence is just one of countless examples of a deeper truth: Expensive energy, … Continue reading →

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