Gawkwire: Web Hosting and Internet News Resource: David Dunlap The rumored Skype sale by eBay: Much ado with little to go by ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 29 January, 2009 12:27:00 Commentary is swirling in the blogsphere this week over the prospect of eBay selling its VoIP property Skype to an acquirer. But does the online auctioneer really have some sort of "plan" in that direction? Cloud computing shapes up as big trend for 2009 ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 29 January, 2009 12:24:00 Vendors ponder benefits, obstacles at event Broadband stimulus passes its first hurdle ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 26 January, 2009 03:00:00 The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has approved $2.8 billion for broadband infrastructure grants Building a better spam-blocking CAPTCHA ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 23 January, 2009 12:45:00 New approaches may give the CAPTCHA antispam technology a second chance Mac OS X Trojan Found In Pirated iWork 09 ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 26 January, 2009 12:33:00 Intego identified the Trojan file name as "iWorkServices" and said it gets installed when the user installs an infected copy of the iWork 09 suite. 70 Of Top 100 Web Sites Spread Malware ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 23 January, 2009 12:40:00 Advice to visit only legitimate Web sites appears to be meaningless as increasing numbers of mainstream sites contain known malicious code. Virtualization: Doing More Harm Than Good? ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 20 January, 2009 12:26:00 A study finds that without adequate tools to manage application performance, you may expect Mobile Internet To Grow Rapidly By 2010 ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 19 January, 2009 12:35:00 The emerging markets will play a key role in the growth of the mobile Web, and integrating location could potentially make it lucrative. Latest Mac Mini Rumors Are Atomic ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 19 January, 2009 12:29:00 An Atom processor and nVidia Ion GPU are at the heart of the Mac family's tiniest, long-neglected member -- if the gossip du jour is accurate. Social Networking Attracting more Adults ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 16 January, 2009 11:00:00 A new study has come out on the popularity of social networks. Not surprisingly, social network users are becoming more prevalent. The study found that 35% of all Internet users use social networks and the bulk of those users have multiple social networking accounts. Buying on Web to Avoid Sales Taxes Could End Soon ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 16 January, 2009 09:00:00 In hopes of unraveling the complex tax rules -- and bringing states more money -- 22 states and many brick-and-mortar retailers support the efforts of a group called the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. The group is getting states to simplify their numerous tax rates and rules, in exchange for a crack at taxing online sales. Microsoft refreshes Azure cloud tools ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 16 January, 2009 02:48:00 The updated tools have improved integration with Visual Studio as well as performance and bug fixes; Microsoft also offers source code for Silverlight 2 controls Oops! Verizon CEO Leaks Microsoft Search Deal ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 12 January, 2009 12:28:00 "Can you hear me now?" Verizon's tagline takes on a new meaning as the wireless carrier steals Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer's thunder. Another DNS flaw? ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 12 January, 2009 12:22:00 ISC quietly issues update for BIND DNS flaw, should we be worried? Record Market Share Loss for Internet Explorer ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 09 January, 2009 12:00:00 According to Net Applications, rivals Firefox and Safari continue to eat at Microsoft IE’s market share. Microsoft lost another 1.6% points in December giving Internet Explorer a total decline of 10.4% since December of 2007. Mozilla’s Firefox in contrast gained 4.5% in 2008 and Apple’s Safari ends the year with 7.93% of browser market share. Microsoft to push IE8 via Automatic Update, issues blocking tool ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 09 January, 2009 09:00:00 Tool kit availability points to an early April release for browser Steve Jobs Addresses Health Concerns ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 09 January, 2009 12:27:00 In an open letter to the public, Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, discussed his continued health problems, Macworld, and his duty as CEO. Hack forces Twitter into 'full security review' ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 09 January, 2009 12:25:00 Analysts say breach could could force IT to rethink its use of the microblogging tool Five things Apple needs to do at Macworld ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 05 January, 2009 12:40:00 Unveil something big, trim prices -- oh, and one more thing... Mozilla, Microsoft Move to Nix Web Security Flaw ================================================================================ David_Dunlap on 02 January, 2009 03:49:00 A vulnerability in a widespread digital certificate technology has lit a fire under major Internet stakeholders, prompting moves by Microsoft, the Mozilla Foundation and others to prevent attackers from using the hack to endanger secure Web sites.