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Ruby on Rails Upgrades Internationalization
The Ruby on Rails team has announced a new internationalization framework to make it easier for developers to build web sites and applications that are suited to languages other than English. Ruby on Rails 2.2 delivers the new internationalization framework. Rails 2.2 was released on Nov. 21.
- With a new framework, Ruby on Rails now has improved support for internationalization.
In a blog post entitled: Myth #6: Rails only speaks English, David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of Ruby on Rails, explains the new addition to the Rails platform that makes it easier for developers to create...
MetaGeek Wi-Spy Offers Cheap, Easy WLAN Analysis
With the proliferation of WLANs in both businesses and homes, the need to plan and police wireless networks is growing. The MetaGeek Wi-Spy USB device and accompanying Chanalyzer software simplifiy sophisticated spectrum study for the masses.
- Wireless spectrum analysis typically falls into two camps: the free open-source software such as NetStumbler or Kismet, and the ultra-pricey hardware-software combo products like the Grasshopper. This leaves a huge gap between those who have the time to play with open-source stuff and those who have...
Do You Know Where Your Laptops Are?
Laptop thefts are a huge problem for individuals and companies of every size. Personal and corporate information are at risk when they're stored on devices that can pick up and walk away easily. This video discusses tools that help prevent laptop theft and that minimize the damage in case a mobile machine is stolen.
- Video Content....
Henry Waxman, Green Energy and Technology Win First Fight of the New Congress
Even before President-elect Barack Obama takes office, House and Senate Democrats are making sweeping changes of their own, deposing old school chairmen on key tech committees. From energy policy to network neutrality, new chairmen Henry Waxman and Jay Rockefeller lean more tech than telecom, more Silicon Valley than Rust Belt. Hold the euphoria, though, as change often brings unexpected results.
- The winds of change are sweeping Washington even before
President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in Jan. 20, heralding in new
agenda priorities on a wide range of issues affecting tech from climate
change to health care reform to network neutrality.
In the U.S. House, Democrats voted Nov. 20 to rep...
Script Fragmentation Attack Could Allow Hackers to Dodge Anti-Virus Detection
Stephan Chenette of Websense describes a new Internet attack vector that could allow hackers to bypass anti-virus protection at the both the gateway and the desktop. The technique, called script fragmentation, involves breaking down malware into smaller pieces in order to beat malware analysis engines.
- Security researcher Stephan Chenette opened up to eWEEK about a new Web attack vector that can potentially render desktop and gateway anti-virus products useless.
Chenette, manager of security research at Websense, calls the attack script fragmentation. Similar to TCP fragmentation attacks, it invo...
Will Microsoft Online Services Cannibalize On-Premise Exchange, SharePoint?
Microsoft executive Chris Capossela denies Microsoft Online Services, including the SAAS Exchange Online and SharePoint Online, will eat up Microsoft's traditional on-premise messaging and collaboration software suites. If this is true, it's good news for Microsoft as it moves deeper into cloud computing to take on Google in Web services.
- Microsoft formally launched Exchange Online and SharePoint Online, Web-based versions of its productivity and collaboration software applications Nov. 17, providing two more logs to stoke the fire fight with Google.
Exchange Online and SharePoint Online are aimed at taking share from Google Apps...
Can Google`s SearchWiki Help SMBs?
Google's SearchWiki announcement promises to democritize search, but it also affects how SMBs view search engine optimization (SEO) and social networking.
- Googles SearchWiki tools are already generating an awful lot of buzz on the Internet, but how can this new functionality benefit the midmarket business owner? In many ways, says John Fairley, a senior account manager for Walker Sands Communications, a Chicago-based marketing communications firm.
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Botnet Operators Likely to Change Tactics in Wake of McColo, Intercage ISP Shutdowns
Botnet operators may change their tactics due to the shutdowns of ISP Intercage and Web hosting company McColo. Security researchers predict a shift to a more distributed botnet model and redundant command and control servers.
- Between the shutdown
of Web hosting company McColo Nov. 11 and the death of ISP Intercage, aka
Atrivo, in September, we may be entering a new phase of Internet security one
where every part of the Internet's ecosystem takes a more proactive role in
securing Web users.
But attackers always adap...
Survey: Spring Framework Adoption Soars
Nearly 50 percent of Java shops use the lightweight, open-source, Java-based Spring Framework, according to an Evans Data survey. In addition, 73 percent of organizations surveyed said they either use Spring now or plan to use it within the next two years. Application developer productivity and reduced complexity stand out as key reasons for using Spring in building enterprise applications.
- A recent Evans Data survey shows that adoption of the Spring Framework has
grown substantially and continues to grow rapidly.
According to the Evans Data study, which looked at organizations of all
sizes, 73 percent of all organizations responded that they use Spring or plan
to use Spring within...
Barack Obama Mobile Phone Call Records Hacked by Verizon Wireless Employee
President-elect Barack Obama's cell phone calls and wireless account records were hacked by a Verizon Wireless employee, Verizon Wireless admitted Nov. 20. Verizon Wireless said Bacack Obama's device was a simple voice phone, not a BlackBerry or other smartphone or mobile device designed for e-mail or other data services. In a statement, Verizon Wireless President and Chief Executive Lowell McAdam apologized to Obama and said all employees who had had access to Obama's account, whether authorized or not, were put on immediate leave with pay.
- NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless said
on Thursday that some employees had gained unauthorized access
and viewed a personal cell phone account held by
President-elect Barack Obama that is now inactive.
An Obama aide said his voice-mail messages and e-mails were
not breached in the...
Analyzing Social Networks
In this IT Link podcast hosted by Mike Vizard, Lexalytics CEO Jeff Catlin explains why tools that help companies keep track of what is being said by whom on social networks are becoming increasingly important.
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RIM's BlackBerry Storm Smartphone Draws Hundreds at Verizon Wireless Store
Research in Motion's BlackBerry Storm, aimed at competing against Apple's iPhone and other smartphones, drew hundreds of people to Verizon Wireless stores looking to pick up the smartphone. Some problems ensued when stores ran out of the BlackBerry Storm.
- NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hundreds of people lined up at Verizon Wireless
stores on Friday to buy the BlackBerry Storm, the first touch-screen
phone from Research In Motion that aims to compete with Apple's iPhone.
More than 200 people had waited at a Verizon store in mid-town
Manhattan early in the ...
Six Tips to Build Your Brand
Social networking tools such as Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and others offer SMBs new ways to build communities and your brand. Here are the best ways to build both at the same time.
- In todays business climate, money is tight and competition is
fierce. The Internet and 24-hour news cycle flood our brains with
information and advertising. But how much of it sticks?
The midmarket business owner needs to spend advertising money wisely to
make the maximum impact thats obvious. B...
Microsoft Adds jQuery IntelliSense to Visual Studio
Two months after stating its intent to support the open-source jQuery JavaScript library, Microsoft announces support for jQuery IntelliSense in Visual Studio and Visual Web Developer Express for application development. IntelliSense is Microsoft's implementation of auto-completion.
- Microsoft has added jQuery IntelliSense support within Visual Studio 2008
and its free Visual Web Developer 2008 Express tool.
In a blog
post Nov. 21, Scott Guthrie, a corporate vice president in the Microsoft Developer
Division, said, quot;Over the last few weeks we've been working with the
j...
Intelligent Power Management
Data center power consumption continues to rise. And as such, the cost for electricity to power and cool equipment is shooting through the roof. With the worsening economic climate, there is great interest in reining in these costs. Increasingly, organizations are turning to intelligent power management systems that allocate electricity dynamically to save money and reduce waste. These systems collect real-time information about data center equipment power consumption, utilization rates, and temperatures. Having this information, managers can then optimize the use of electricity and cut their power costs.
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FolderShare Beta a Windows Live Service
I was checking out the new site for the release of Microsoft's Origami project and I noticed a reference to a windows live service I hadn't seen before. On Nov 3, 2005 Microsoft Acquired FolderShare from ByteTaxi Inc. and made it available free as a beta product. There is a Windows and Mac version and claims "NO spyware or adware".
It is basically a Peer to Peer file synchronization application which can synchronize specified folders across multiple computers and between a PC and Mac. It also has the ability to provide access to files in synchronized folders from the web but the file transfer is not secure yet. The folder synchronization is authenticated via RSA and encrypted via AES over SSL. You can also set up folders to share with friends and send them an invitation with a link to download FolderShare so they can access you files. There are four user permission levels you can give to friends:
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Reader (can only download and open files, cannot alter your files)
Contributor (can add new files)
Editor (can edit and delete files)
Senior Editor (can invite other users to this library)
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There is a maximum of 10,000 files per library, and you may create up to 10 libraries and works with any file type, although FolderShare can not transfer files larger than 2GB.
I have been using it for a couple days now and I got to say it doesn't use much resources and transfers files quickly. As I mentioned at the beginning of the post FolderShare will be installed on Microsoft's new Ultra-Mobile PC's which deserve there own post.  
Firefox 1.5 Released
Firefox 1.5 is boasting about a host of new and improved features including but not limited to:
- A Better Web Experience
- Faster Browsing
- Automatic Updates
- Tabbed Browsing
- Improved Pop-up Blocking
- Integrated Search
- Stronger Security
- Clear Private Data
- Live Bookmarks
- Next Generation Web Support
Firefox 1.5 is currently available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linix in 35 different languages.
Know issue that affected me:
"Older versions of Adblock may cause the Clear Private Data confirmation window to appear when Firefox 1.5 starts. If you experience this, make sure you are using the newest version of Adblock or Adblock Plus."
 
Windows Live Beta
Everything Microsoft is live, at least that looks like the direction they are moving.
- Live.com beta
- Windows Live Mail beta
- Windows Live Safety Center beta
- Windows Live Favorites beta
- Windows OneCare Live beta
- Windows Live Messenger beta
- Windows Live Search beta-mobile
Lots to check out enjoy.
PS: Firefox Users
Firefox support is coming soon. Please be patient :-)
Update: More details about Microsoft’s Live Offerings
Visual Studio 2005 and .NET Framework Version 2.0 Shipped
Visual Studio & SQL Server 2005 Launch Events
If you can't go to one of the main launch events Microsoft is also hosting Special Edition Launch 2005 events in cities across America. The Best of Microsoft Ready Launch 2005 tour is actually two events: Best of SQL Server 2005 Launch Powered by TechNet EventsAnd
If taking the day off work isn't a good enough reason to go then free software should be.
If you attend the SQL Server Launch you will get a free copy of SQL Server™ 2005 Standard Edition and if you also attend the Visual Studio Launch you will get a free copy of Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition.
 
Kahuna Hotmail Beta
I've been running the Hotmail Beta Kahuna for about two weeks now and I got to say I have been impressed about how stable it is.
There are to many new features to mention here and the UI is an all new AJAX implementation.
If you want to try it for yourself you can sign up for the beta here. 
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