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Dutch court tells Pirate Bay to scram, or else

2009-07-31T09:16:00-04:00

(cnet) According to blog TorrentFreak, the suit goes against The Pirate Bay founders Fredrik Neij, Peter Sunde, and Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, all of whom were reportedly not even aware of the case. As a response they sent back a letter to the court to get it dismissed, and are currently seeking an appeal with legal representation.

The ruling, which took place on Thursday, will put a hefty 3 million euro fine on the three if they choose not to comply, along with a 30,000 euro ($42,227) per day fine if access is still not shut off after that 10 days. ...Go to source

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Revealing Competitive Challenges & Data Protection Policies for Web Hosts

2009-07-31T09:13:00-04:00

(HostingCon) HostingCon 2009 is packed with exceptional keynote presentations spanning topics from cloud computing and virtualization to search engine optimization and professional development. The keynote topics were selected to help web hosts identify strategies to answer critical business questions necessary to compete and thrive in a changing environment. Three particular keynotes focus on market opportunities, competitive challenges, and government policy.

On Monday, August 10th, the opening keynote is Parallels CEO, Serguei Beloussov. He will deliver a presentation that enables attendees to learn first-hand how to leverage cloud computing and evaluate everything from automation to virtualization solutions. If you attended HostingCon 2008, you know that Serquei has a unique ability to break down the competitive environment in a way that shakes out opportunities. For this keynote, he will help hosting services providers identify a unique opportunity to offer their SMB customers applications via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS.)

Following Serquei on Monday afternoon is Iain Grant, Managing Director of Sea Board Group. In this keynote, Iain will review the current business environment, the demands customers are placing on hosting companies, the opportunities hosting companies face and the choices that hosting companies have to make. These choices include building, co-locating and buying services from others. Iain will review the merits of each option, and the limitations, within the constraints of the current changing environment.

On Wednesday morning, August 12th, Frank Schmiedel from the Delegation of the European Commission, David Ritchie from the U.S. Office of Technology and Electronic Commerce and Larry Donahue from Deep Web Technologies are presenting an appropriate subject for a conference in Washington D.C. More importantly, their subject matter is a “need to know” for all web hosts serving customers in the U.S. and/or European Union. Their keynote presentation is titled, “Data Protection Policies in US and EU.” In this keynote panel, David, Frank and Larry will provide you with details on all aspects of data protection laws for both US and EU. Now more than ever, you need to protect your customers’ data by implementing processes today. You’ll learn how to implement processes effectively while improving the value of your services. Plus you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions based on your current data protection environment.

HostingCon is being held August 10 – 12, 2009, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, in National Harbor, MD (just miles outside Washington D.C.) With more than 50 educational sessions and over 100 exhibitors, HostingCon 2009 is the place to learn, network and grow in a changing environment. Don’t miss the enthusiasm and opportunities to take your hosted services business to the next level.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/revealing_competitive_challenges_data_protection_policies_for_we.html

Yahoo Got Binged

2009-07-30T11:27:00-04:00

(TechCrunch) Within a few months time, Microsoft will go from owning 8 percent of the U.S. search market to 28 percent (comScore). That is still less than half of Google’s 65 percent, but it could give Microsoft a fighting chance in the search wars against Google.

While the agreement was a long time coming, Bing was the cherry on top, so to speak. Earlier today, I spoke with the two executives who oversaw the negotiations for both sides, Yahoo EVP Hillary Schneider and Microsoft SVP Yusuf Mehdi. I asked how big an impact Bing’s sudden success had on bringing the deal to a close. “Seeing Bing as a live experience was a nice assurance,” says Schneider, “but did not change our rationale or timing. This was a conversation that went on over several months. Bing was introduced after we had material momentum in how we wanted to approach this partnership.”

Yet Bing was able to gain market share in its very first month, and it took it from Yahoo, not Google. And Bing is just going to get better. Yahoo faced the very real prospect of market share erosion from below as well as from above. Now in one fell swoop, Microsoft will control all of Yahoo’s search volume. In a conference call today, Steve Ballmer explained how important market share is in search: ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/yahoo_got_binged.html

Parallels, Rackspace, SoftLayer, Mezeo are Talking Cloud Services

2009-07-30T11:21:00-04:00

(HostingCon) What’s Cloud Computing? According to a recent Yankee Group webinar titled, “Weathering Cloud-based Services” cloud computing is defined as “Dynamically scalable virtualized information services delivered on-demand over the Internet.” While a definitive definition of cloud computing may still be under debate, the business advantages of cloud computing continue to gain momentum with some early adapters already out ahead of the pack with cloud service offerings.

HostingCon 2009 is bringing together senior executives from a few of these cutting-edge companies to participate on a panel titled, “Offering Cloud Services to Your Customers.” Are you ready to see the best models and approaches to implementing cloud services?

Panelists Nathan Day (CTO at SoftLayer), Emil Sayegh (General Manager at Mosso, Rackspace Cloud Division), Steve Lesem (CEO of Mezeo), and Jack Zubarev (President at Parallels), show you the applications that are best suited for each type of cloud service. These panelists will explain the experiences that their companies went through in creating their cloud services, and what suggestions they have for hosters to differentiate themselves when planning to offer cloud services.

Additionally this panel will inform you how to:

* Understand the benefits of using the cloud
* Explain their view of how the cloud works
* How to generate revenue using various cloud models

This is an interactive session and moderator, Iain Grant from the Sea Board Group, will look for audience participation. The goal of this panel is to provide clarity around how to use the cloud as an independent hosting company and to gain an effective perspective to compete and thrive in the changing environment.

Join this panel and more than 50 other exceptional speakers in Washington D.C., August 10-12 for HostingCon 2009! Registration is open for only a couple more weeks so don’t wait. Visit: http://www.hostingcon.com/2009/attend/ for more details and to register today. And if you really hurry - you can grab the savings offered for a limited time with the early bird revival.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/parallels_rackspace_softlayer_mezeo_are_talking_cloud_services.html

Report finds fake antivirus on the rise

2009-07-29T09:51:00-04:00

(cnet) PandaLabs found 1,000 samples of fake antivirus software in the first quarter of 2008. In a year, that number had grown to 111,000. And in the second quarter of 2009, it reached 374,000, Luis Corrons, technical director of PandaLabs said in a recent interview. ...Go to source

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-10298253-245.html?tag=TOCmoreStories.0

"We've created a specific team to deal with this," he said, of the rogue antivirus software that issues false warnings of infections in order to get people to pay for software they don't need. The programs also typically download a Trojan or other malware. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/report_finds_fake_antivirus_on_the_rise.html

CDN Services Projected to Nearly Double

2009-07-29T09:45:00-04:00

(HostingCon) Fueled by consumer demand for online video, the Content Delivery Network (CDN) services market has been growing at a compound annual growth rate of 48%. Analyst firm In-Stat expects the growth to continue. In a recent report, In-Stat projects that CDN services will nearly double to $2 billion worldwide over the next 5 years.

Are you up-to-speed on the technology, the industry players and the industry trends so that you can take advantage of this opportunity? If not, plan to attend Mike Flatin’s session at HostingCon 2009. Mike, the COO and co-founder of BandCon, will be presenting the state of the industry, a technology overview, industry trends, and key considerations when choosing a CDN provider.

Click here to register for HostingCon 2009. We hope to see you there.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/cdn_services_projected_to_nearly_double.html

Linux Launches Branded Credit Card. Yes, It Features Tux.

2009-07-28T09:25:00-04:00

(TechCrunch) Reading the press release announcing the new credit card made me raise my eyebrows, but after giving it a bit of thought I think that this is actually not that bad an idea.

Jim Zemlin, executive director of The Linux Foundation in a statement says people can contribute to Linux in a variety of ways (writing code, marketing, etc.) but now have a convenient way of identifying themselves as supporters of the community “by carrying Tux in their pocket”. And then of course there’s the financial incentive. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/business/linux_launches_branded_credit_card_yes_it_features_tux.html

Protect yourself from Gmail hackers

2009-07-27T02:46:00-04:00

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Microsoft Bows to Appleâ€™s Pressure, Changes Ad

2009-07-24T11:00:00-04:00

(TechCrunch) Looks like Devin was right, as he often is. Microsoft has updated the “Laptop Hunter” ad that had annoyed Apple, and now it’s much more benign. ...Go to source

This is the ad as it appears now:

http://www.gawkwire.com/business/microsoft_bows_to_apple_s_pressure_changes_ad.html

Super Juicy SEO Strategies - New Keynote at HostingCon 2009

2009-07-24T10:56:00-04:00

(HostingCon) Search engine optimization (SEO) has always played a significant role in the hosted services industry. Now, even while the economy slows, search engine optimization is continuing to take the lead as a highly effective marketing strategy for generating leads and sales. According to a March 2009 Media Post article, “Every company is losing some business because of the economy, whether they buy less, or not at all,” said David Hallerman, eMarketer senior analyst. “There is a greater focus on customer acquisition. Search is the best tool for that.”

This year HostingCon 2009 is embracing SEO in a very big way and pulling no punches to pack the conference room with eager hosted services professionals ready to absorb the knowledge! We went outside the hosting industry and recruited a heavy-weight in the search engine optimization field whose company is among the top for defining which SEO strategies work best to deliver real, long-term results. On August 12, Rand Fishkin, CEO and co-founder of SEOmoz, will show you search engine optimization (SEO) like you have never seen it before at HostingCon!

Rand will move quickly through basic right into advanced strategies that bring high value, long-term SEO success. Here is what you’ll have in store from attending Rand’s keynote:

Be exposed to some common misconceptions about what works and doesn’t with SEO
Deep dive into super juicy tips about powerful search strategies
Uncover tools that provide rich insight into competitive intelligence
Get the truth about what it really takes to rank well in a competitive market like web hosting
Identify how to obtain links from reputable industry organizations
If you’re serious about growing your hosted services business in 2009 and beyond, you must be front and center for this no-holds-bar keynote. Unfortunately you can’t experience it unless you first take the step and register to attend HostingCon 2009! What are you waiting for? Do it NOW and prepare to experience SEO like never before at HostingCon.

http://www.gawkwire.com/seo_sem/super_juicy_seo_strategies_-_new_keynote_at_hostingcon_2009.html

Microsoft finalizes Windows 7

2009-07-23T09:34:00-04:00

(cnet) The software maker is hoping the response to the new operating system differs from the lukewarm reviews and compatibility challenges that marked the release of Windows Vista, which hit the market in January 2007. In contrast to Vista, Windows 7 has been marked by the company consistently hitting its deadlines and receiving largely positive feedback along the way.

"That is our final engineering milestone in what has been a three-year journey," said Mike Angiulo, general manager for planning in the Windows unit. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/video_tv/microsoft_finalizes_windows_7.html

Google, Microsoft, Salesforce.com, Rackspace Take Center Stage at HostingCon

2009-07-23T09:28:00-04:00

(HostingCon) On August 11, 2009, Salesforce.com, Google, Microsoft and Rackspace, are coming together center stage at HostingCon 2009 in Washington D.C. for a ground-breaking panel discussion.

The keynote, “Shaping the Cloud Opportunity” will peel-back the vision and growth expectations driving these technology giants into the Cloud.

While debates exist around the real substance of the term Cloud Computing, it is undeniable that the term and the technology have gained tremendous attention within not only the hosted service industry but top-of-mind with leading-edge customers including corporate IT and SaaS providers. With strong growth expectations of corporate IT outsourcing and projected SaaS growth in excess of 40% in 2009, according to IDC, hosted service providers should be beware the technology giants are investing big to build out their cloud computing services.

The seriousness of Salesforce.com, Google, Microsoft and Rackspace’s commitment to pursuing the cloud opportunity is showcased by their senior leaders participating on the panel:

• Zane Adam, Senior Director of Virtualization Strategy, Microsoft
• Stephen Cho, Director of Google Apps Channels, Google
• Daniel Burton, Senior Vice President, Salesforce.com
• Emil Sayegh, General Manager, Mosso, Rackspace Cloud Division

Further amplified by the fact that the panel is happening center stage at the largest gathering of hosted service professionals in the world. HostingCon is a hotbed for independent web hosts seeking strategic opportunities. As such, the keynote panel will help lay out the playing field for independent web hosts. The panel moderator, Antonio Piraino, senior analyst for the cloud services and virtualization sector at Tier 1 Research, will pose critical strategic questions like - partner or competitor, target enterprise or SMBs – that are top-of-mind among hosted service executives.

With the inclusion of Rackspace, independent web hosts will hear first-hand experiences about how the Mosso, Rackspace Cloud Division was created and what suggestions they have for web hosts to differentiate themselves in this rapidly growing market.

The environment is set for an unprecedented look into the future of cloud computing and the foreshadowing of new opportunities and threats that are approaching hosted service providers now and in the years to come. Will you be there? Register to attend HostingCon 2009 today!

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/google_microsoft_salesforce_com_rackspace_take_center_stage_at_h.html

100,000 users to get Google Wave this fall

2009-07-22T09:35:00-04:00

(cnet) While about 6,000 developers got their hands on Wave Monday, a post on the Google Wave developer blog says the company isn't planning to open it up to everyday users until September 30th. At that time, some 100,000 users will be let into the program. To be a part of that first run, users will have had to have signed up to use the service on Google's invite page. ...Go to source http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/100_000_users_to_get_google_wave_this_fall.html

Have Functional Hosts Killed Mass Market Hosting?

2009-07-22T09:33:00-04:00

(HostingCon) A wave of Web 2.0 companies have come to market offering function-specific hosted services at no charge to the consumer, and they are a clear threat to the shared hosting market. Do you really need a personal website if you are on Facebook? Do you need a website to share photos with your family when there is Flickr? Do you need a hosting account for offsite data storage if there are services like Box.net? As a web host, should your strategy be to move up the value stream to begin to offer consumer-focused services beyond just bare bones shared hosting accounts? Or should you simply exit the mass market to focus on the needs of businesses, IT departments, and more sophisticated clients?

At HostingCon 2009, you can walk away with hard facts and an actionable strategy. Philbert Shih from Tier1 Research will be presenting his firm’s research findings in the mass market space, as well as other segments of the hosting industry. In the session “Following the Web Hosting Trends“, Phil will review the current and emerging trends. You will learn what it will take to be competitive, improve your product line, and stay ahead of the competition. And you will walk away with ideas you can implement today.

Join us at HostingCon 2009 to learn how to compete and thrive in a changing environment.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/have_functional_hosts_killed_mass_market_hosting.html

Digg stops redirecting some URLs, links to self

2009-07-20T15:49:00-04:00

(cnet) Users of the site's URL-shortening service noticed that if the Web address they had shortened had been submitted to Digg, the shortened URL would then take its visitors to the story's page on Digg instead of the page it linked to. At least it was this way for users who were not logged into Digg; registered users who had turned off the DiggBar (and who had a recent log-in cookie from Digg) would not see the change in behavior. ...Go to source http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/digg_stops_redirecting_some_urls_links_to_self_instead.html

What to expect from Apple's third-quarter progress report

2009-07-20T09:20:00-04:00

(TechCrunch) Recent company news has been mixed, but certainly more positive than negative. During the quarter, which ended June 30, the company released the third-generation iPhone, the iPhone 3GS, which by all accounts, was a blockbuster. But its Mac and iPod divisions didn't experience the same kind of runaway success. Apple has had a string of successful quarters, even in the midst of the worst economic environment since the Great Depression.

One thing the company did do, in a nod to consumers' tight budgets, was lower prices on its Mac notebook lineup. On Tuesday we'll see if it was able to continue attracting shoppers. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/business/what_to_expect_from_apple_s_third-quarter_progress_report.html

Candy.com Sets Up Shop After $3 Million Domain Name Sale

2009-07-20T00:19:00-04:00

(TechCrunch) Candy.com is now a shiny new, online store for all sorts of sweets after the domain name was sold for a whopping $3 million back in June. The fairly old-school website offers a range of lollipops, jelly beans, gum, candy bars and dispensers which it ships all across the United States.

According to the website, Candy.com even ships internationally but I think they just left out the word ‘not’ by accident (seriously).

The new owner of the candy.com domain name is G&J Holdings, a Weymouth, Massachusetts-based Internet candy retailer that has been in business since 2005. The $3 million question for them: how quickly, if at all, will they make up for the price it paid for the admittedly attractive .com domain name? ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/domains/candy_com_sets_up_shop_after_3_million_domain_name_sale.html

HostingCon Booth Space Sold Out! Sponsorships Still Available

2009-07-20T09:17:00-04:00

(HostingCon) The HostingCon Team announced today that all booth space for HostingCon 2009 is SOLD OUT! Nearly 100 exhibitors, representing a wide range of companies from web security to SaaS providers are geared up for a highly productive event.

Kelly Kleiner, VP of Sales and Events for iNET Interactive, the producers of HostingCon 2009, stated, “Selling out the booth space is a strong sign for the confidence exhibitors have in iNET Interactive and their expectation for HostingCon 2009 delivering a successful outcome.”

Although all available booth space is sold, a number of valuable sponsorship opportunities still exist including:

Networking Reception sponsorships
WiFi sponsorship
Bag inserts
Video Advertising
Please contact us to discuss creative ways you can get your marketing messages in front of hundreds of hosted services professionals,

Attendance is building for the biggest and best HostingCon in its five year history. Make sure you register to attend! You don’t want to miss HostingCon 2009!

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/hostingcon_booth_space_sold_out_sponsorships_still_available.html

Google revenue climbs, meets expectations

2009-07-17T00:32:00-04:00

(cnet) In what it termed "a very good quarter," Google posted revenue of $4.07 billion for the second quarter, excluding commissions paid to advertisers, up from a year ago and a smidge higher than analyst estimates.

In a conference call, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said he was very pleased with the results the company posted as the economy struggles to recover. "It demonstrates our resilience in what continues to be a very difficult environment," he said. "Google's business appears to have stabilized," as consumers turned to the Web to find the best deals and ad sales were strong.

Schmidt said he couldn't forecast when the economy would improve. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/business/google_revenue_climbs_meets_expectations.html

Protecting your customersâ€™ data - do you know the U.S. & EU Policies?

2009-07-17T09:26:00-04:00

(HostingCon) If you host customer data, you need to know the various policies on data protection in the US and EU. Has your company implemented all the necessary policies and standards to comply with data protection laws?

David Ritchie, International Trade Specialist from the U.S. Office of Technology and Electronic Commerce, Frank Schmiedel, First Secretary, Political, Justice & Home Affairs at the Delegation of the European Commission and moderator Larry Donahue, COO and Corporate Counsel from Deep Web Technologies will provide you with details on all aspects of data protection laws for both US and EU. Now more than ever, you need to protect your customers’ data by implementing processes today.

You’ll learn how to implement processes effectively while improving the value of your services. Plus you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions based on your current data protection environment. Protect your data and win customer confidence.

Additionally, David, Frank and Larry will teach you how to:

* Understand US and EU data protection policies
* Implement data protection processes
* Improve your existing data protection procedures

Gain peace of mind and stay ahead of your competition! But you can’t get started if you don’t attend HostingCon 2009! Catch seven keynotes and over 40 educational sessions. Plus network with other hosted services professionals in Washington D.C., August 10-12.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/protecting_your_customers_data_-_do_you_know_the_u_s_eu_policies.html

Web Security Concerns? Find Solutions at HostingCon 2009

2009-07-16T09:25:00-04:00

(HostingCon) “It’s not getting better, it’s getting worse,” says Litan. “I think this coming year will be more severe. A lot of the stolen data had been yet to be used.” (Website hacks — and identity theft — on the rise; USAToday by Byron Acohido; March 2009.)

According to Symantec’s State of Phishing Report for July 2009, “More than 143 Web hosting services were used in [Phishing attacks], which accounted for 10 percent of all phishing attacks; a staggering increase of 96 percent from the previous month with an overall 21 percent increase from the previous month in all phishing attacks.

The size of Google malware blacklist, which is used to mark sites with a “This site may harm your computer” annotation in their search results, exceeded 200,000 sites for the first time last week, reaching an all-time high of 229,980 today. (Dasient; “Web-Based Malware Attacks at an All-Time High”; May 27,2009)

A report from Arbor Networks found that Internet service providers spend a majority of their IT resources detecting and mitigating distributed denial-of-service attacks.

According to the Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report, ISPs related that they not only saw an increase in the size of DDoS attacks, the attacks had strained their resources more. (ISPs Strained by DDoS Attacks; CNET News on November 11, 2008)

As a hosting provider, are you doing everything you can to protect your network and your customers from the rise in cyber attacks?

HostingCon 2009 features a number of educational sessions aimed at arming hosting providers with the latest technology, strategies and insight to battle cyber attacks. Sessions include:

Understand PCI / DSS Compliance standards and requirements
Learn how to Stop Web-based Malware Attacks
Discover how Security Researchers Run Web Servers
Explore the Next Generation in Email Security
Uncover New Advances in Continuous Data Protection Technology
Even for the worse of times when technology and security standards fall short of eliminating sophisticated cyber attacks, a session titled, “How to respond to legal threats to your business” will help you respond to subpoenas demanding volumes of information about your customers, threats to take you to court based on the information your clients give you, and how to develop strategies to proactively prevent law suits.

Attend HostingCon 2009 and don’t miss a convenient opportunity to learn the latest strategies, technologies and trends for improving your web security! Network with web security experts and prepare your plan to compete and thrive in a changing environment.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/web_security_concerns_find_solutions_at_hostingcon_2009.html

Time To Regulate Search Engine Marketing And SEO

2009-07-15T00:32:00-04:00

(TechCrunch) Let’s further imagine that the borders to this continent were controlled by a single company. Let’s also hold that the rules for search engine optimization listings and search engine marketing were not only defined but were completely controlled at the whim of this single company. Of course, we all realize that word-of-mouth marketing and viral marketing also contribute to traffic to individual websites. That said, the primary methodology for all users to reach any individual website destination is still search, of either paid or organic listings.

Or suppose the paradigm is the streets of Los Angeles. Let’s imagine that in order to enter the city you had to pass through a single gate. And once you entered that gate, the streets you were or were not allowed to go down — and thus the businesses you were or were not allowed to visit — could be randomly blocked from your access. Blocked to a point where you might not even know they exist; whatever streets were available for you to traverse were in essence the only streets you knew where business could be transacted. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/seo_sem/time_to_regulate_search_engine_marketing_and_seo.html

Networking @ HostingCon â€” 3 Steps to Scheduled Meetings

2009-07-15T09:26:00-04:00

(HostingCon) The most targeted way to network at HostingCon is to schedule meetings in advance. This year, HostingCon is leveraging the event capabilities of LinkedIn to facilitate these meetings. If you want to make it known that you are attending HostingCon and are open to meeting requests, or if you want to find a person or company of interest:

1. Go to the HostingCon Event page in LinkedIn

2. Let it be known that you are attending/speaking/exhibiting at HostingCon by indicating your status in the RSVPs box in the upper right hand corner of the Overview page.

3. Browse the RSVPs to find companies and contacts of interest, then connect via LinkedIn

There are many places available to meet both in and around the HostingCon event. Most notably, you can meet in the WHIR’s Networking Lounge on the exhibit hall floor. If more privacy is needed, there are great venues within the Gaylord National. National Harbor, the area surrounding the Gaylord, also has outstanding bars and restaurants.

Can’t wait to network with you at HostingCon 2009!

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/networking_hostingcon_3_steps_to_scheduled_meetings.html

Rumor redux: Apple Netbook coming in October?

2009-07-14T09:27:00-04:00

(cnet) The latest: the Mandarin-language publication Chinese Times is reporting that Apple will release a Netbook in October. We tend to put a question mark on our rumor headlines, but there doesn't seem to be any question mark in the reporting here--at least according to a translation of the article that appeared within MacRumors.com's forum.

Naturally, this all comes from a "reliable source." Here's the key quote in the article (again, we are going by the translation that appeared on MacRumors):

"Taiwan's high-tech supply chain companies said Apple will debut its first Netbook in October; Apple will pose itself to tackle the Christmas shopping season. Three (Taiwanese) corporations--Foxconn, Wintek, Dynapack--have received direct orders from Apple. (Wintek will be producing touch screens and providing relevant technologies for Apple.) In addition, some supply chain companies have privately confirmed deals related to Netbooks." ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/reviews/rumor_redux_apple_netbook_coming_in_october.html

Final Chance! HostingCon Early Bird Deadline Extension Expires Today!

2009-07-14T09:23:00-04:00

(HostingCon) Join your peers from around the world, and:

-Take advantage of the best educational sessions ever offered by HostingCon

-Enjoy three days of powerful networking, and

-Walk away with a better vision for growing your business.

HostingCon is THE place to make it all happen! Will you be there?

HostingCon

August 10-12, 2009

Washington D.C.

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

http://www.gawkwire.com/video_tv/final_chance_hostingcon_early_bird_deadline_extension_expires_to.html

Faster Actions Needed Against Phishing Domains

2009-07-13T09:12:00-04:00

(Domain News) Unlike the other common phishing site scenarios phishing sites that have their own domain name can be harder to remove, because the website owner and domain owner is the fraudster. Only the hosting and DNS providers and the domain registrar are able to take the site down and also likely to cooperate. ...Go to source http://www.gawkwire.com/domains/faster_actions_needed_against_phishing_domains.html

Crave giveaway of the week: HP MediaSmart Server LX195

2009-07-13T09:11:00-04:00

(cnet) In case you're wondering what CNET really thinks about it, CNET editor Dong Ngo recently gave the LX195 an Editors' Choice award. He says, "The device offers stellar performance, and great backup and remote access options for a reasonable price." (Read the full review of the HP MediaSmart Server LX195.)

Normally, HP's MediaSmart Server LX195 costs about $400, but you have the chance to get one gratis.

So, how do you try to win a free HP MediaSmart Server LX195? Let me enumerate the basic rules. Please read them carefully; there will be a test. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/promotions/crave_giveaway_of_the_week_hp_mediasmart_server_lx195.html

Leveraging What You Learn at HostingCon 2009. Gain a Competitive Advantage

2009-07-10T09:37:00-04:00

(HostingCon) At HostingCon 2009, Dan Hackett, Director of Consulting at Aileron, will help you alleviate this consistent problem while showing you how to leverage what you learned to build a competitive advantage!

As a veteran consultant with Aileron, Dan believes in helping business owners lead and manage their companies, driving growth, innovation, and jobs. In fact, Aileron was founded in 1996, by Clay Mathile –former owner of the The Iams Company (pet food company acquired by Proctor and Gamble)–to help fuel private business and free enterprise, providing business owners with the tools and support they need to mature and succeed.

This closing day keynote on Wednesday, August 12, is titled, “Moving to the Next Level: Professional Management for Your Career and Your Business.” During this keynote, Dan will show you (whether you’re a business owner or manager) how to build a professional management framework using the four tracks presented at HostingCon 2009. You’ll learn how to get immediate results by implementing the techniques taught and the partnering opportunities identified. After hearing Dan’s presentation, you’ll gain a greater confidence for competing and thriving in a changing environment.

As acclaimed management consultant, Tom Peters, stated, “The thing that keeps a business ahead of the competition is excellence in execution.” Attend HostingCon 2009 to learn, network and grow to stay ahead of your competition. And be sure to catch Dan’s closing keynote to develop a plan of execution to achieve excellence in your future.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/leveraging_what_you_learn_at_hostingcon_2009_gain_a_competitive_.html

HostGator's Human Billboard

2009-07-08T14:00:00-04:00

(HostGator) I’m going to share some quick facts about our business with you. HostGator currently spends:

    * More than $30,000 per month advertising with Google Adwords
    * More than $350,000 per month on affiliate commissions
    * And $100,000’s more per year on random advertising.

When you spend as much as we do on advertising, you start to run out of places to advertise online. This has left us with no other choice but to become a lot more creative and a lot crazier with our choice of advertising venues and locations. I present to you Billy the Billboard.

Billy proudly wears the first ever permanent HostGator Tattoo on the back of his neck. Billy, an accomplished boxer and entrepreneur who is currently located in Anchorage, Alaska, sold the first chunk of his body to Goldenpalace.com. The funds were used to purchase a flight to San Diego, where he donated his kidney to a complete stranger that he met off of MatchingDonors.com. Billy has even tried to donate part of his liver to patients in need (he was denied due to having already donated a kidney).

Billy’s current goal in life is to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the most advertisements tattooed on him. He currently has six tattoos and won’t be stopping until every inch of his body is sold. “I guess I’m like a male prostitute; I sell my body,” he told me when we were talking one day.

So what does branding someone’s neck for the rest of their life go for?

We paid $3,000 for what will most likely be one of the best investments we’ve made to date. If we get one sale a year we break even. Plus, with all the media attention this will generate, we should easily be able to make back ten or even a hundred times our investment in Billy’s lifetime.

Billy still has plenty of prime locations available. In fact, he’s currently taking bids to sell his forehead! If you are interested you can reach him at BoxingChampAK-at-aol.com or at his blog: Billy The Human Billboard

I believe in the potential of tattoo advertising so much I had this awesome plan to pay the first 200 people willing to get a HostGator tattoo more than $300,000 combined. Within 24 hours of the word getting around our office, I had over a dozen employees offering to sell their skin. The plan was going to be huge and the media attention was going to be even bigger!

Everything was going great until we pitched the idea to our lawyers. They basically said that it would have been impossible to protect ourselves from lawsuits, no matter what contract we came up with. They went on to say that the fact that Billy is an entertainer is completely different than the average person in need of quick cash by getting a tattoo with our logo on it.

Since the HostGator Tattoo Stimulus plan had to be killed, we are just going to have to find other ways to get our name out to the public. In the spirit of more traditional advertising, we recently signed a deal for ten billboards on some of Houston’s busiest freeways.

And even more recently we bought some air time on The High-Tech Texan Show with radio personality Michael Garfield. You can listen to his show online if you’re not in Houston, and you can hear an audio clip from our advertisement here: HostGator’s Radio Ad. on High Tech Texan

http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/billy_the_human_billboard.html

First Look: Mac OS X Snow Leopard

2009-07-07T09:36:00-04:00

(cnet) View the Mac OS X Review by clicking here. http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/first_look_mac_os_x_snow_leopard.html

HostingCon Early Bird Registration Extended to July 13â€“just one week left!

2009-07-06T10:29:00-04:00

(HostingCon) Join the other 300+ companies who’ve already registered to attend. You will not want to miss the extraordinary program and 100 exhibitors who are sharing information to help you grow your business.

We’ll see you there!

August 10-12, Washington D.C.

Gaylord Naitonal Resort & Convention Center

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/hostingcon_early_bird_registration_extended_to_july_13_just_one_.html

Some Vista users say they're getting the Ultimate shaft

2009-07-06T09:28:00-04:00

(cnet) However, for many, those extras turned out to be little more than a few screensavers and a poker game, prompting some significant grousing.

Now, that frustration has turned to anger after Microsoft offered its pre-order program for Windows 7. Through July 11, Microsoft is offering a steep discount for those moving to cheaper versions of Windows 7, but nothing for those who want to stay on Ultimate. Under the terms of Microsoft's discount pre-order program, users can buy an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional at roughly half the list price, but the Ultimate version is offered at the full $219 price. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/business/some_vista_users_say_they_re_getting_the_ultimate_shaft.html

Authorize.net Goes Down, E-Commerce Vendors Left Hanging

2009-07-03T03:44:00-04:00

(TechCrunch) That has big implications: since the service is used by tens of thousands of e-commerce vendors to accept credit card and electronic checks payments on their websites (example), it likely means millions are being lost during its downtime. PayPal and Google Checkout are still up and running. ...Go to source http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/authorize_net_goes_down_e-commerce_vendors_left_hanging.html

Net neutrality gets a boost from the feds

2009-07-03T09:30:00-04:00

(cnet) Companies winning grants to help build new broadband infrastructure will have to follow the Federal Communications Commission's Internet Policy statement, which prohibits companies from deliberately blocking or slowing Internet traffic on their networks.

Proponents of that concept, Net neutrality, have been pushing the government to pass laws or set stricter requirements to ensure that consumers get access to content they want and that competitors are not run out of business by network operators.

The phone companies and cable operators have opposed such legislation, a sentiment that seemed to be shared by the Republican-controlled FCC under the previous presidential administration. But now that Democrats are in charge, Net neutrality advocates have been looking for indications of how the new FCC led by recently sworn-in Chairman Julius Genachowski will handle the issue.

It is still too early to know whether Democrats will push for new laws. But it's becoming more clear that protecting access on the Internet is an important issue to many.

Consumer and advocacy groups, such as Public Knowledge and Free Press, applauded the decision to make Net neutrality a condition of the grants. ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/net_neutrality_gets_a_boost_from_the_feds.html

Jay Leno wins domain name case

2009-07-03T09:28:00-04:00

(Domain News) On May 4,2009 he submitted a complaint with thw WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center,claiming rights over thejaylenoshow.com domain name.

Obviously,he has rights over this domain name ,as long as he had a 30-year career in entertainment,being the host of the highly popular show,"The Tonight Show". ...Go to source

http://www.gawkwire.com/domains/jay_leno_wins_domain_name_case.html