17 Feb
Computerworld News reports Hackers follow Microsoft patches with malware. “Hackers have posted attack code that takes advantage of two recently patched Windows Media Player bugs and could allow them to take over a Windows PC that doesn’t have the latest security updates.”
Did I mention that you need to get patching? What are you waiting for?
Posted in Microsoft, Security by: Ted Roche
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17 Feb
InfoWorld: Top News is reporting It’s official: Office ‘12′ to become Office 2007.
(InfoWorld) - “Microsoftæis set to unveil on Thursday its long-awaited branding, packaging, and pricing for the next version of Office, which is expected to be available later this year… There will be seven Office suites in the 2007 Microsoft Office System, including one [...]
Posted in Microsoft, Technology by: Ted Roche
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17 Feb
Ars Technica is reporting that the RIAA et al. says CD ripping, backups not fair use. What a disturbing idea. I avoid Digital Restriction Management because I don’t want a hard disk failure or the bankrupcy of my supplier to invalidate my ability to play what I’ve paid for. I rip my CDs to enjoy [...]
Posted in Technology by: Ted Roche
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