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Windows Vista Build 5231: Parts I and II
Windows Vista Build 5231: Parts I and II
Microsoft is right on schedule with this months Windows Vista CTP (Community Technology Preview). We had to really pull some strings to get this release slightly ahead of schedule, but we managed it and its our pleasure to bring you our initial analysis of the new build, titled 5231. Well publish a follow-up piece once weve had the chance to analyze it in greater detail.
Interface: Nothing much has changed since the 5129 build, as the UI appears to be more or less set in pattern, though we do hope that Microsoft makes the color scheme a bit more cheery than a hybrid of translucent colors.
New Features and Applications: Even though Microsoft has not made any graphical changes to the interface, there are a lot of new features and updated applications that have made their way into 5231.
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Putting SUSE Linux 10.0 on a Laptop
Putting SUSE Linux 10.0 on a Laptop
I recently acquired a new laptop, so I thought I'd see what would happen if I installed SUSE Linux 10.0 on it. So, I put in the CD, and made the appropriate changes to exploit my being at Novell, such as switching from CD-ROM installation to HTTP installation. Before I continue I must mention that this laptop came with Windows XP pre-installed and, just for the sake of seeing what SUSE Linux would do, I left it on there.
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Migrating apps is Munich's major Linux headache
Migrating apps is Munich's major Linux headache
The stumbling block for the widely publicised shift from Windows to Linux by the city of Munich is migrating business applications, the project's manager has revealed. The project requires the migration of around 300 business apps. "We knew from the start that migrating our many city administration-specific applications would not be easy," said Florian Schiessl, the "LiMux" project manager. "And it isn't, frankly."
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Microsoft Launches Next Generation of Certifications
Microsoft Launches Next Generation of Certifications
Microsoft Learning has formally announced the release of its new three-level certification program, which is comprised of (from bottom to top) the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Microsoft Certified IT Professional or Professional Developer, and Microsoft Certified Architect. This reorganization will start with Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 certifications, which will be available next month. Microsoft is making the change to the certification program to better meet the needs of our customers, with literally thousands of customers and businesses providing feedback on the design, said Al Valvano, business and product strategy group manager for Microsoft Learnings certification and assessment operations. We have heard from IT managers that the proliferation of credentials is making it more difficult for them to understand which credentials best meet the needs of their...
Advanced Certifications: Taking Your Career to New Heights
Advanced Certifications: Taking Your Career to New Heights
There are only so many things you can do to a device. You can install it, configure it, manage it, monitor it, troubleshoot it and design larger networks that use it. Most certification families follow this path pretty reliably. Foundation-level certifications are focused on installation and basic configuration. Mid-tier certifications focus on management and troubleshooting. And advanced certifications center around design or even business-case development for a given type of solution.
Certifications provide extraordinary benefits in establishing the baseline skills required to fit certain job roles, especially at the entry-level. Foundation-level certifications like A+ and Network+, as well as the somewhat more advanced Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) do a good job of helping prospective employers assess the knowledge and...
CompTIAs RFID+ Exam to Enter Beta Testing
CompTIAs RFID+ Exam to Enter Beta Testing
Vendor-neutral certification provider CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, has announced that the beta exam for its forthcoming CompTIA RFID+ credential will be available on October 31. The test (#RF1-001) is aimed at professionals who possess a basic comprehension of RFID (radio frequency identification) concepts, as well as six to 24 months of work experience with this technology. The test will cover topics related to the installation, configuration and maintenance of RFID hardware and device software, including interrogation zone basics, testing and troubleshooting, standards and regulations, tag knowledge, design selection, installation, site analysis, RF physics and RFID peripherals. Candidates who successfully complete the beta exam will receive the RFID+ certification.
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A guided tour of the Microsoft Command Shell
A guided tour of the Microsoft Command Shell
On the Linux platform, the text-based shell is the nexus of computational control and the point at which proper articulation of will can transform commands into consequences. The emulated DOS command shell found in Windows is a shallow farce by comparison, and Microsoft has done little over the years to imbue it with greater power. Now Microsoft is prepared to augment its antiquated command line with a revolutionary new shell that will provide Windows users with a whole new level of control. The Microsoft Command Shell (MSH) features a unique object oriented syntax, extensive support for versatile .NET technology, and an adequate assortment of commands. Available for free download from Microsoft's Beta site, the second MSH beta release provides profound insights into the future of the Windows command line.
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More Microsoft patch problems
More Microsoft patch problems
Windows users are continuing to experience problems with Microsoft's latest round of security patches. This time, a problem with a critical patch relating to Microsoft's DirectShow streaming media software is leaving some Windows 2000 users unprotected, even after they've installed a patch. Windows 2000 users who have installed Microsoft DirectX version 8.0 or 9.0 may not have actually fixed their software by installing Microsoft Security Update MS05-050, Microsoft said in a statement on its website.
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Rootkit creators turn professional
Rootkit creators turn professional
Signalling a trend towards increased 'outsourcing' of some elements of malware creation, security experts are reporting a surge in the level of professionalism and commercialisation in the creation of so-called rootkits. A rootkit is a tool that helps worm authors to slip past malware detection tools. The rootkit is 'wrapped around' the virus, and hides its payload from detection engines. After the rootkit has penetrated a system's defences, the worm can start doing its work. Antivirus vendor F-Secure reported last week that it had detected a new rootkit designed to bypass detection by most of the modern rootkit detection engines.
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Google fails to find the G-spot in UK
Google fails to find the G-spot in UK
Google is to change its web-based e-mail service in the UK. In future, anyone signing up for an e-mail account from a computer with a British IP address will be offered the @googlemail.com e-mail address instead of @gmail.com.
The name change means that new users won't have to worry about the outcome of a pending challenge to the Gmail trademark from another company in the UK, according to Google spokeswoman Ema Linaker. Google made a similar change for new customers in Germany in May, following a trademark challenge from a company there, she said.
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