If we just admit we are heading in to a technology Duopoly split between Microsoft and Google. Microsoft is the reigning king of the desktop, Office Automation, and all things local.  Google reigns over all things Net, Search, and Connected.  As the lines blur between the desktop, the Net, and the Cloud, the two kings [...]

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The impact of technology in our lives has grown exponentially over recent years. The demand for better, faster, more productive software and hardware equipment has increased the need for more experienced and better qualified IT (Information Technology) specialists. These IT professionals must possess a degree of knowledge and expertise that sets them apart from others [...]

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DonkeyOnAWaffle.com is hosting a Powerpoint file which even if fake outlines a very real possibility in which fake Cisco Routers could be used to gain access to sensitive areas of US Government networks. Through reverse engineering, or simply purchasing chips from the same supplier Cisco uses, companies have been able to create nearly exact duplicates [...]

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It hasn’t even been a month and there are already cracks in the much- vaunted peace accord between Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT). The chief executives of the two companies, John Chambers and Steve Ballmer, got on stage last month — together with Charlie Rose, playing the role of peacemaker — and declared [...]

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If the 1990s were all about client server wars – Oracle versus Microsoft versus everyone – the coming years will be all about communication centric software. And that means Microsoft will tussle with Cisco, current peace accord not withstanding. Continue reading to find out why. Read more » Future of Software: Is Enterprise Failing The [...]

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If the 1990s were all about client server wars – Oracle versus Microsoft versus everyone – the coming years will be all about communication centric software. And that means Microsoft will tussle with Cisco, current peace accord not withstanding. Continue reading to find out why. Read more » Future of Software: Is Enterprise Failing The [...]

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You can’t fault Microsoft.  It is intrinsic to their roots.  You let a bunch of engineers drive your development and you are going to get names that are well utilitarian. Windows Named for the biggest feature of the OS.  Office which was short for Office Automation. Home Media Server; Windows Presentation Foundation/Everywhere.  Boring, boring, boring.  [...]

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Recently Nike added the option to custom create your own version of the Nike Air Turbulence. At first I was impressed with the ability to create my own shoe with custom color combinations from awesome to ugly. While the color combinations prevent you from making totally stupid choices (Pink with lime green highlights) they do [...]

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That “Other” Iphone, for VOIP from Cisco (not the ipod like one from Apple) is based on Linux and as such is required to make the source available.  GPL Violation.org reported that Cisco would conform to the GPL with in the next month.  Computer World has more…. This is really only news because Cisco was [...]

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