Wordpress attacked by Google
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Wordpress, which offers one of the biggest blogging software platforms on the internet, has been penalised by Google for spamming its index with advertising.
Allegations of were raised while the WordPress creator and lead developer, Matt Mullenweg, was out […]
March 30, 2005
Internet Statistics: Is This You?
by royAccording to the Pew Reports on the Internet and American Life, the general statistics of users of the Internet break down this way: “the average American Internet user is young, ‘European-American’, employed, well-educated, affluent and suburban.” This represents the so-called “digital divide” between Internet users and the rest of the country. The survey was taken […]
March 29, 2005
Windows Media Player N
by brian_turner
After concerted wrangling between Microsoft and the European Commission, Microsoft has been forced to name its new releases of Windows without its media player as “Windows XP N”.
Microsoft last year lost a mammoth battle against EU over anti-trust issues, which specifically focussed on Microsoft’s restrictions on allowing competitors to develop software for the company’s Windows […]
DVForge pulls back from OS X virus writing contest
by brian_turner
A contest that promised $25,000 to the person who could write a virus to infect computers running Apple’s OS X, has been withdrawn after legal advice.
DVForge, a company that develops digital products, including for Apple, made the offer apparently in response to warnings by Symantec that computers using the Apple OS X operating system were […]
Spam: 30% click, 10% buy
by brian_turner
According to a MiraPoint survey as many as 10% of people are buying products/services from spam e-mails.
In the server, which covered the company’s e-mail server and e-mail security application customers, as many as over 30% of respondents will reportedly click on embedded links in e-mails.
However, the company also reported the surprising response that as many […]
March 28, 2005
Gentoo release and Linux repackages
by brian_turner
Gentoo Linux today launched its Gentoo Linux 2005.0 release, which aims to bring added functionality to the popular Linux software distribution.
While some people use Microsoft Windows as their operating system environment, Linux remains an increasingly popular alternative. Gentoo Linux is already one of the most popular free Linux distributions,
As well as added media compatibility, the […]
US data: privacy violations?
by brian_turner
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which obtained personal information on around 12 million airline passengers to test a new computerized system, stands accused by a report from by the Homeland Security Department Acting Inspector of misleading Congress.
Not only was the data on this passengers allegedly used in an unauthorised manner, but was also claimed […]
Adobe Photoshop CS2: announcement coming
by brian_turnerRumours are circulating that Adobe are about to announce plans of the next stage in their Photoshop graphics software, which will be named “Adobe Photoshop CS2″.
Adobe Photoshop is one of the most common graphics software packages among graphic designers, and a market leader in graphical editing.
The new Adobe Photoshop CS2 software will apparently feature:
New Vanishing […]
March 24, 2005
The Layman’s Handbook to Doing Business Online
by royThe Layman’s Handbook to Doing Business Online
Expanded 2nd Edition by
Aaron Turpen
This manual probably should be called The Beginner’s Handbook, because it’s an introduction for beginners to the world of e-marketing small businesses. However, since we all tend to forget the basics from time to time, it’s worth a quick read. Or, it’s a book […]
March 23, 2005
eBay PowerSeller’s Book of Knowledge
by royeBay PowerSeller’s Book of Knowledge
By Aaron Turpen
AaronzWebWorkz
If you’re new to eBay auctions, this book will skillfully explain such topics as setting up your seller account, your listing options, payment options, and an idea of the types of wholesalers you can buy from if you don’t already have a product. Even if you’re experienced with eBay […]
March 20, 2005
.EU domains to appear next year?
by brian_turnerICANN will meet tomorrow, where it is expected to agree to laying the ground rules for .eu domains to be distributed and applied on the internet.
The .eu domain name was originally proposed in February 2000, but due to bureaucratic processes with the European Union and ICANN, there had been no solid plans for ajudging plans […]
Giants stand behind open source
by brian_turnerIBM and Novell are pushing on the development of SUSE linux applications to run on IBM’s eServer platforms.
The companies are seeking closer working ties, in terms of “consulting support and technical expertise” to help them develop applications for SUSE Linux on IBM platforms.
The move is part of a wider push by IBM to move Linux […]
Debt is a timebomb
by brian_turnerA report to be published tomorrow highlights the dangers of current high debt in Britain.
It warns that up to 15 million people are vulnerable to economic shocks, with unsecured debt levels at close to £1 trillion.
The reports findings are publishing by Lord Griffiths, vice-chairman of banking group Goldman Sachs, and a prior director of the […]
Threadwatch comes of age
by brian_turnerWebmaster resource Threadwatch has changed its design and implemented advertising, as the site focuses on developing long-term goals.
Started by Nick Wilson, the project began as a way to post the most interesting news and information from webmaster forums.
However, Threadwatch has since become much more orientated on marketing and technology news, and has attracted keen […]
Try FuseMail For Mail Away from Home
by royProduct Review
Ever been stranded in a Starbucks or other Wi-Fi hot-spot and can’t get your email, because your copy of Outlook is configured on your PC at home? Or maybe your address book is on your other laptop, not the one you brought with you?
This is the kind of problem that FuseMail might solve. If […]
March 17, 2005
Microsoft clashes on EC anti-trust ruling
by brian_turnerThe European Commission has dismissed Microsoft’s attempts to implement last year’s landmark anti-trust case in Europe, and has told the company to rewrite its approach.
Microsoft was told to license to its rivals 80 communication protocols, which would allow them to develop abd improve the inter-operability between their servers and Windows PCs.
However, developer companies had complained […]
Treasury plans REITs for 2006
by brian_turnerAlongside the budget, the UK Treasury has announced that it is planning to introduce legislation over the coming year to allow REITs from 2006.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a method of investment fund management using property, that has been popular in the USA, and are usually subject to tax-breaks.
The treasury posted more information on […]
NTL pushes on ADSL2+
by brian_turnerNTL is now extending trials of ADSL2+ to on-demand streaming of high-definition TV (HDTV).
ADSL2+ offers superior connectivity to the internet, with speeds of 18 megabits per second being tested. Currently, the highest broadband speeds in the UK are up to 8 megabits per second, although most homes are only connected to broadband via 1 megabit […]
Blackberry settles dispute
by brian_turnerShares in Research In Motion, makers of the iconic Blackberry, rose 18% after a long running patent dispute with Canada-based RIM was settled yesterday.
RIM had alleged infringement of a number of its patents, including on its use of radio technology, and was upheld by the appeal courts in a $450m (£233m) ruling.
Blackberry already have over […]
France slams Google and prints
by brian_turnerFrench President, Jacques Chirac, has commission the French national libary to digitise its works and present a European archive of non-English texts to rival the Google print project, which aims to digitise major libraries.
It comes on the back of French objections that Google Print would present too much of an English-speaking view of the world, […]