Gawkwire: Web Hosting and Internet News Resource: David Dunlap Ballmer Ordered to Testify in 'Vista Capable' Case ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 26 November, 2008 03:00:00 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been ordered to give a deposition in the "Windows Vista Capable" lawsuit after U.S. District Court Judge Marsha Pechman denied a motion to exclude Ballmer. The plaintiffs contend that Ballmer knew Microsoft authorized "Windows Vista Capable" labels for PCs not powerful enough to run all Vista's features. Google Wikifies; Build Your Own Results ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 26 November, 2008 12:28:00 SearchWiki gives users more control over search results. Microsoft feared Mac vs. Vista comparison in '05 ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 19 November, 2008 12:43:00 Newspaper column sparked discussion about OSes and what 'premium' meant The Microsoft-Novell Linux deal: Two years later ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 18 November, 2008 12:28:00 The controversial arrangement over open source and Windows still creates strong feelings, pro and con Is an Apple search engine in the works? ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 17 November, 2008 12:57:00 Rumors are floating around about a possible new search engine by Apple, but is that a good thing? Media Spotlight Scatters a Botnet Host ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 14 November, 2008 12:43:00 ISPs spring into action after a mainstream publication fingers a U.S. Web hosting company for its role in the global spam and malware epidemic. Once-Defiant Yahoo Now Wants a Microsoft Takeover ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 07 November, 2008 09:00:00 Cash-strapped Yahoo, reeling from Google's withdrawal from a search-ad agreement, now wants once-reviled Microsoft to buy it. Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang said a takeover would be "the best thing for Microsoft." While Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has said he's no longer interested in buying Yahoo, a near-60 percent stock drop makes Yahoo a bargain. Google Kills Search-Advertising Deal with Yahoo ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 07 November, 2008 03:00:00 Google pulled out of its search-advertising agreement with Yahoo after the Department of Justice threatened antitrust action. Both Google and Yahoo proposed changes to the agreement, but the DOJ said it would still have "denied cusumers the benefits of competition." Yahoo was "disappointed" Google didn't choose to fight in court. Researcher Finds iPhone 3G Flaw ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 07 November, 2008 12:19:00 The vulnerability, found in the audio portion of Apple's video format, can cause iPhones and iPods to crash. The Seven Deadliest Social Networking Hacks ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 05 November, 2008 12:28:00 Think you know who your real online friends are? You could be just a few hops away from a cybercriminal in today's social networks The Key Elements of Self Regulation in the Call Center ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 05 November, 2008 03:00:00 The Self-Regulatory Organization is well on its way, but its ultimate success will be measured by the peace of mind it gives regulators about our ability to keep our own house in order. If the teleservices industry can become effective at regulating itself, the governing bodies will be less obligated to increase the regulations on us. What's up with the GNOME Linux Desktop? ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 04 November, 2008 12:26:00 Linux Desktop GUI gets more sponsors and $$ as it gears up for the next big thing Worm Exploiting Microsoft Windows Server Spotted ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 04 November, 2008 12:24:00 The vulnerability, which could allow a remote attacker to take over Windows computers without any user interaction, taps into the recent Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067. Blogs Better at Pushing Product? ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 31 October, 2008 09:00:00 New research finds that bloggers' links are gaining heft as trusted guides for finding useful content and product purchases.