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September 8, 2010  3:43 AM

Microsoft Binary Planting Bug Disclosed



Posted by: Jay Dugan
binary planting bug, DLL preloading, malware, Microsoft, SMB, WebDAV

On Monday August 23, 2010 Microsoft released a security advisory regarding insecure library loading also known as “DLL preloading or “binary planting,”

October 27, 2009  2:43 AM

The 64 bit computer revolution is coming



Posted by: Jay Dugan
64 bit computing, Adobe, AMD, Apple, Intel, Microsoft, Windows 7

The processor technology for 64-bit computing has been available from Intel and AMD for several years but consumer acceptance has been slow due to hardware issues and a lack of 64-bit...


September 23, 2009  2:12 AM

Hybrid clouds come of age



Posted by: Jay Dugan
Amazon, cloud computing, extranets, Google, Hybrid clouds, Internet, intranets, Microsoft, private clouds

One of the most exciting new technologies to evolve from the Internet, intranets and extranets is cloud computing. Business enterprises are now beginning to implement the concept despite initial...


June 28, 2009  9:28 PM

Confessions of a Windows XP Pro diehard



Posted by: Jay Dugan
Microsoft, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 7 (RC), Windows Virtual PC utility, Windows XP Pro, XP mode

Ok, I admit that I have been hanging onto Windows XP Pro like grim death. I tweaked, patched and massaged it over the years to the point that it was as comfortable as a pair of old shoes. My grip...


June 5, 2009  1:11 PM

Windows 7 Release Candidate ready for testing – part 2



Posted by: Jay Dugan
Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows 7 (RC), XP Pro

In Windows 7 Release Candidate ready for testing – part 1, I talked about how to obtain the OS download and the Windows 7 Upgrade advisor. In this installment, I will discuss the system...


June 4, 2009  6:28 PM

Windows 7 Release Candidate ready for testing – part 1



Posted by: Jay Dugan
Microsoft, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 7 (RC), XP Pro

If your organization is considering an upgrade to Windows 7, now would be a good time to start evaluation and testing.


June 2, 2009  4:39 PM

Microsoft: No limit on apps in Windows 7 Starter edition



Posted by: Jay Dugan
Microsoft, netbooks, Starter Edition, Windows 7

Things are looking better for Windows 7 as Microsoft announced there will be no limit on the number of applications that can be running in the Starter edition. The company originally planned to...


May 30, 2009  9:36 PM

Microsoft updates BI strategy



Posted by: Jay Dugan
analytical functionality, Business Intelligence, dashboarding, Dynamics GP, Microsoft, PerformancePoint Server, scorecarding, SharePoint Server

During the past week, Microsoft has made announcements regarding changes to their business intelligence strategy. One significant announcement stated that dashboarding, scorecarding and analytical functionality were being moved from...


May 14, 2009  7:48 PM

The future of trustworthy computing



Posted by: Jay Dugan
Microsoft, Security, software, Steve Riley, trustworthy computing

The departure of security guru Steve Riley from Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing Group last week raises questions on the direction of Microsoft in the security arena. The move was termed a...


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