Dallas named a hot spot for illegal software Oct 30, 2009
The Washington, D.C.-based organization bills itself as the voice of the world s commercial software industry. The Lone Star State apparently is a hot spot for pirated software, particularly in the Houston area. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Eastern eliminates information technology jobs Oct 24, 2009
The move was needed with changes such as ending use of a mainframe computer and moving from in-house applications to commercial software, said Bill Weber, EIU vice president of business affairs. Weber said the staff whose positions will be eliminated were notified earlier this week or late last week, and the end of those positions will be effective Dec. 21. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Unbreakable' Windows 7 may lock out the law Oct 24, 2009
Even users of other operating system scan use free and/or commercial software (e. g. Truecrypt) to encrypt files, folders, entire hard disks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
When custom software was king Sep 30, 2009
Government's history of adopting commercial software bodes well for cloud technologies. By. (FCW.com)
Open Source Leader Red Hat Edges Sales, Profit Views In Q2 Sep 24, 2009
Unlike commercial software, open source programs are developed for free. Anyone can modify the source code, but all changes must be shared with everyone. (Investors Business Daily)
Microsoft Extends Olive Branch To Open-Source Groups Sep 15, 2009
However, another stated goal for CodePlex is to address a full spectrum of software projects in ways that keep the licensing and intellectual-property needs of commercial software companies in mind. "Our expectation is that we can have the greatest impact on projects where the software industry as a whole would benefit from closer collaboration between software companies and open-source communities," the foundation said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Microsoft funds effort for open source dialogue Sep 11, 2009
The foundation also provides a framework to "facilitate the participation of commercial software developers in open source projects," the statement said ... The endeavor will address software projects with the licensing and intellectual property needs of commercial software companies in mind, according to the foundation ... "We believe that commercial software companies and the developers that work for them under-participate in open source projects," the foundation said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Illegal software prompts Bankers Warranty Group to pay settlement Sep 3, 2009
As part of the settlement with Business Software Alliance, which represents the commercial software industry, Bankers Warranty agreed to delete all unlicensed copies of software on its computers, purchase any licenses necessary to become compliant and commit to implementing stronger software asset management practices, according to a release from the software alliance. Bankers Warranty was reported by a confidential informant and was one of 2,500 reports of software piracy the group receives... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Ciber completes credit financing deal Aug 21, 2009
CIBER Completes Commercial Software Redesign; Awarded New Contract From TeleTracking Technologies. CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR) announced the completion of a 4-year, multi-million dollar re-architecture and redevelopment project with TeleTracking Technologies, Inc. CIBER has also been awarded a new contract to assist with the design and development of new products for TeleTracking Technologies' Patient Flow 2. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Unix uniqueness Aug 21, 2009
However, I had now arrived at a commercial software developer, so I had to work in a commercial language on a commercial operating system, and at BCL that meant coding in the C programming language on a British-built Bleasdale computer running the Unix operating system. I didn't know it at the time, but Unix was more generally used in academia and was relatively rare in commercial settings. (BBC News -- Technology)
Hackers Stole American IDs for Attacks Aug 17, 2009
Identity theft, social networking, and modifying commercial software are all common means of attack, but combining them elevates the attack method to a new level, said Amit Yoran, a former cybersecurity chief at the Department of Homeland Security. "Each one of these things by itself is not all that new, but this combines them in ways we just haven't seen before," said Yoran, now CEO of computer-security company NetWitness Corp.. (Fox News)
Microsoft Acknowledges Linux Threat to Windows Client Aug 6, 2009
"Competing commercial software products, including variants of Unix, are supplied by competitors such as Apple, Canonical, and Red Hat.". The filing goes on to note, in a thinly veiled reference to netbooks, that Linux has gained what Microsoft characterizes as "some acceptance" as an alternative client OS to Windows, in particular in "emerging markets" where "competitive pressures lead OEMs to reduce costs and new, lower-price PC form-factors gain adoption.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Subway tickets via cell phones a ways away Aug 6, 2009
"It is definitely starting to move," Marty Beard, president of a unit of Sybase, which designs business and commercial software, said at the conference. "This is one of those emerging markets influencing developed markets. I think the U.S. kind of tips last on this, but you can see the way it's starting to come," Beard said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
50 Open Source Apps Transforming Education Jul 28, 2009
First, schools can use open source apps to replace costly commercial software and free up resources for other purposes. For example, performs the same tasks as closed-source school administration programs (scheduling, grades, report cards, attendance, etc. (Datamation)
EU anti-piracy force to move some air assets south Jul 23, 2009
The Business Software Alliance (BSA), which represents the world's commercial software industry, announced today that Donegal Mutual Insurance Company of Marietta, PA paid $105,000 to settle claims that it had unlicensed copies of Microsoft software installed on its computers ... The Business Software Alliance (BSA), which represents the world's commercial software industry, announced today that Mansfield Industrial of Pensacola, Florida has paid $73,000 to settle claims that it had unlicensed... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Developers Can't Discount Human Nature Jul 17, 2009
I've seen countless instances of developers and commercial software makers creating new technology-based tools that are far more complicated than they have to be. This happens because too many developers want to gratify their own technological curiosities and needs. (IntranetJournal)
Learning the craft of Linux administration Jul 3, 2009
Our first approach was to bridge the understanding gap between commercial software offerings and Linux by describing the similarities in computer systems where possible. Next, we wanted to make sure that basics of System Administration were explained clearly. (Search Enterprise Linux)
Agencies look inward for Web 2.0 Jul 2, 2009
Commercial software still has a place in government, but open-source tools are making it possible to quickly and cheaply develop custom solutions, Cureton said. Using this open-source approach, we were able to easily work through some of the barriers and concerns that people had, she said. (FCW.com)
Eclipse Galileo Releases 33 Open Source Projects Jun 26, 2009
While the goal of the Eclipse release train is to help commercial adoption, it is not clear exactly how many commercial software applications are actually derived from Eclipse technology. "It's a difficult thing to measure because people don't have to do anything to ship or sell a project based on Eclipse," Milinkovich said. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Kundra advocates open source Jun 4, 2009
A misconception about open-source software's status as commercial software also drags the rate of government adoption. Because acquisition relations don't describe open source as commercial software, many agency buyers believe it doesnt meet requirements that give preference to commercial software ... DOD issued such guidance in 2003, the Office of Management and Budget did likewise in 2004, and a Navy memo in 2007 specifically states that open-source software is equivalent to commercial... (FCW.com)
The new economic imperative for open source app dev May 20, 2009
"Sometimes, companies think their time to market will be shorter if they use some commercial software, but the risk is that down the road they'll end up spending much more than they anticipated because they wind up with less technical support than they thought," he says ... He contrasts that to his experience with standard commercial software: "I've had nothing but trouble with closed source software. No software is perfect.... [but] you can't fix closed source yourself, so you wait [for a... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
A Fifth of PC Software in United States is Pirated, Posing Challenges to High Tech Sector and Cyber Security May 12, 2009
The Business Software Alliance () is the voice of the world's commercial software industry and its hardware partners before governments and in the international marketplace. BSA fosters technology innovation through education, policy and legal initiatives in the areas of copyright protection, cyber security, workforce skills, trade, and innovation. (PR Newswire)
Hackers breach US air traffic control computers May 9, 2009
Hackers broke into US air traffic control computers on several occasions over the past few years and increased reliance on Web applications and commercial software has made networks more vulnerable, according to a government audit. WASHINGTON (AFP) - Hackers broke into US air traffic control computers on several occasions over the past few years and increased reliance on Web applications and commercial software has made networks more vulnerable, according to a government audit ... "The need to... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Hackers break into FAA air traffic control systems... May 9, 2009
The FAA's increasing use of commercial software and Internet Protocol-based technologies as part of an effort to modernize the air traffic control systems poses a higher security risk to the systems than when they relied primarily on proprietary software, the report said ... In general, the nation's critical infrastructure is increasingly at risk as previously isolated and closed systems are moved to the Internet and commercial software, like Windows, is used. (The Drudge Report)
How to spot attacks through Apache Web server log analysis Apr 28, 2009
Although there are many different open source and commercial software applications that perform some level of log analysis, one thing is usually common among them -- (regex). Regular expressions are basically a string of characters that allow nearly any scripting language or search tool to perform fast, advanced searches against large amounts of text data. (Search Security, MA)
* How to protect your PC Apr 19, 2009
So avoid X-rated sites, hacker sites and Web sites that offer access to free versions of songs and commercial software. Many sites offering free games are both well-done and amusing X along with being danger spots for adware and spyware. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Severe thunderstorm warning Apr 15, 2009
Northwestern McDuffie County. Northwestern Columbia County. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A.E. Petsche settles software claim Apr 15, 2009
BSA, which supports the commercial software industry, said it had received anonymous reports about the company in question and those reports led to the investigation. Through its Know it, Report it, Reward it program, the BSA may provide individuals who report software piracy issues with a financial reward. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Falcons ready for prime time in 2009 Apr 15, 2009
The Atlanta Falcons will get some prime-time exposure in 2009, their reward for being one of the NFL's most surprising teams. They'll also get a much tougher schedule. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Is SC still in drought? Apr 15, 2009
SC panel meeting today to decide if state's still under drought rules 041509 - The Augusta Chronicle. SC panel meeting today to decide if state's still under drought rules Associated Press Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:14 a.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Evans teen rear-ends police car Apr 15, 2009
An Evans teen remains in jail today on charges of drunken driving and striking a Richmond County sheriff s officer s car. Julieann Sommers, 17, of Taft Drive, was driving around 2 a.m. Saturday when she rear-ended an unmarked, stopped sheriff s vehicle driven by Investigator Paul Godden on Washington Road near the Interstate 20 overpass, said sheriff's Maj. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Couldn't make the party? Apr 15, 2009
Couldn't make the party. 041509 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Linux Needs Critics Apr 2, 2009
It implies that Linux is inferior to commercial software because nobody pays for it ... Most of them will have high expectations--the same expectations they have of commercial software. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
It's time to clean what's in, on your computer Mar 14, 2009
If you re like me, you ve downloaded and tried some free programs or even commercial software that just didn t suit you. Use the uninstall feature in Windows to get rid of that stuff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
1 Outfit Your Netbook With Open Source: 21 Tools Mar 14, 2009
Sure, you can still spend $1,000 (or much more) for state-or-the-art hardware that runs the latest versions of commercial software with ease. But now you can also get a netbook that does everything you really need for under $400. (Datamation)
P35 and P11D consolidated resource by Rebecca Benneyworth Mar 10, 2009
List of commercial software providers. Providers who are approved under the payroll standard accreditation scheme are listed. (Accounting Web, UK)
Sustainable Greensboro chooses leadership Mar 5, 2009
Lori Jarrett, an entrepreneur with a background in commercial software, strategic planning, growth and change issues, project management and music. Dianne Ziegler, employed by Pfizer Inc., who is renovating a downtown building into a green home and retail space, aiming for Platinum LEED certification. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Server face-off: Linux vs. Windows Feb 26, 2009
But the open source OS shares the stage with commercial software giant Microsoft, which remains a dominant player with Windows Server. Gartner research published this month found the server OS market shaping up as a battle between Windows Server and Linux. (InfoWorld)
Reporting behind closed doors Feb 25, 2009
The lack of public engagement with the Digital Britain report reflects an approach to government based around control and secrecy, one that is similar in many respects to the ways that much commercial software is written, where proprietary code uses hidden interfaces to talk to files that use locked-down formats. Yet, as we have seen with the growing importance of free and open source software, this is not the only way to do things. (BBC News -- Technology)
Open Source Has Already Gone Green Feb 19, 2009
Commercial software companies probably think the opposite since their marketing partners can sell more hardware if it burns up quicker or you need more of it to gain the same amount of computing power. Open source runs cooler and quicker and uses fewer resources. (Datamation)
Plan: $10 tax to file on paper Feb 19, 2009
us/forms), from a commercial software program such as TurboTax or another source, and then mail them in the old-fashioned way. Mailed returns are processed by workers at Bank of America. (Albany Times Union)
Open Source vs. Proprietary Intranet Software, Part 3 Feb 18, 2009
You want to minimize total cost of ownership by avoiding the rolling costs often associated with proprietary, commercial software. 10. (IntranetJournal)
IBM expands its office in Nigeria in anticipation of growth across west Africa Feb 16, 2009
The group said at the time that it was considering building a software laboratory in South Africa to create and maintain commercial software. "The sub-Saharan African market is poised for continued growth flowing from the development and expansion of telecoms networks, power grids and transport infrastructure," said Harris. (Business Report, South Africa)
Is it Windows 7 or KDE 4? Feb 7, 2009
Is it Windows 7 or KDE 4. Insight - Software - ZDNet Australia. (ZDNet.com.au)
Open source dilemma in the UK? Feb 7, 2009
"That's not to say that commercial software isn't without risks, but any flaws on commercial applications tend to get patched a lot faster than on open source, as the vendors producing the software have a lot more to lose than an open-source programmer," Fortify Vice President Richard Kirk claimed. The statements from Fortify also neglect to mention that it tested a limited number of open-source Java software or that it has been a Microsoft partner. (CNET News)
